https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=59366 A daylight theft at the Louvre involved forcible entry to the Apollon Gallery via a basket lift, the smashing of two display cases and the removal of eight Napoleonic royal collection items; one item, the emerald-set imperial crown linked to Empress Euge nie, was later recovered. Authorities reported scene evidence including a motorcycle with a license plate and are investigating. Officials acknowledged security failures; the museum closed for one day, offered refunds to ticketed visitors, and referenced a multi-year modernisation plan that includes security improvements to protect collections and manage visitor flows. en-us Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:31:02 +0530 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:31:02 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=59366 A daylight theft at the Louvre involved forcible entry to the Apollon Gallery via a basket lift, the smashing of two display cases and the removal of eight Napoleonic royal collection items; one item, the emerald-set imperial crown linked to Empress Euge nie, was later recovered. Authorities reported scene evidence including a motorcycle with a license plate and are investigating. Officials acknowledged security failures; the museum closed for one day, offered refunds to ticketed visitors, and referenced a multi-year modernisation plan that includes security improvements to protect collections and manage visitor flows. News - Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:31:02 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=59366