Louvre Struggles Amid Strikes and Security Concerns

Despite an ongoing staff strike over pay and working conditions, Paris's Louvre museum partially reopened to the public. The protest highlights issues such as security gaps following a jewel heist and infrastructure problems. Nearly 9 million visitors in 2023 compound pressures on staff seeking better terms.

France's iconic Louvre museum in Paris managed a partial reopening on Wednesday, although staff voted to continue their strike over pay and working conditions.

The museum's reopening allows access to masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, even as it faces criticism over recent security breaches, including a jewel heist and infrastructure issues.

With nearly 9 million visitors in 2023, unions argue Louvre staff are overextended, demanding more hires and better pay. Louvre director Laurence des Cars will address the French Senate regarding these issues and recent high-profile thefts.

(With inputs from agencies.)