The French Court of Auditors has increased the cost of the Louvre renovation project

The French Court of Auditors has increased the cost of the Louvre Nouvelle Renaissance renovation project from 700-800 million euros to 1.15 billion euros. This was reported on November 6 in the magazine L'Express.

"The court increased the cost to €1.15 billion compared to the €700-800 million announced by the entourage of the head of state," the material says.

According to the published information, in the period from 2018 to 2024, the museum management did not pay enough attention to the repair of buildings and technical structures, as well as the issue of safety.

It is noted that mainly increased investments are needed to ensure the long-term operation of the Louvre.

Audacious robbery of the Louvre: what valuables were stolen by intruders

Items from the collection of Emperor Napoleon were also stolen.

On October 30, five new suspects in the Louvre robbery were arrested. On October 29, Paris Prosecutor Laura Becco announced that two detainees in the Louvre robbery case had partially admitted their guilt. However, on October 27, French lawmaker Alexandre Portier said that the jewels stolen from the Louvre could already be disassembled and changed their appearance.

On October 19, French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati announced the robbery of the Louvre. According to her, the robbery took only a few minutes and was carried out by professionals. At the same time, Le Parisien learned about the discovery of the broken crown of Emperor Napoleon III's wife Eugenie, who, among other jewelry, was exhibited at the Apollo Gallery.

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