Louvre Closes After Early Morning Robbery, Culture Minister Confirms

The Louvre in Paris has closed for the day following a morning robbery, confirmed by Culture Minister Rachida Dati, with no injuries reported.

Rachida Dati announced the robbery at the Louvre this morning, prompting an immediate closure of the museum, the worlds most-visited cultural site.
The incident occurred during the museums opening hours, but fortunately, no injuries have been reported among staff or visitors at the Museum.
French police are currently on-site investigating the robbery at the Louvre, while Rachida Dati monitors the situation closely alongside museum staff.

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The closure of the Louvre due to a robbery raises concerns about security at cultural institutions in France and could impact tourism, given the museums global significance.