My colleagues explain how the brazen daytime jewel heist at the Louvre happened and why.
Tag: France
Louvre Museum Remains Closed After Jewelry Robbery: What to Know
A stunning heist has raised uncomfortable questions about security at the Paris museum.
Louvre Robbers Take ‘Priceless’ French Jewels
The robbers employed a portable electric ladder to break into a second-floor wing of the Paris museum that holds the French crown jewels.
‘Don’t Touch My Retirement!’ Wins the Day in France
The country’s attachment to an early pension, seen as a fundamental right, forced a major concession by the government, allowing it to survive, for now.
France’s Government Narrowly Survives No-Confidence Vote
The result gives Sébastien Lecornu, France’s prime minister, a reprieve after weeks of political turmoil. But he still has to get a budget passed by the end of the year.
Iran Sentences 2 French Citizens to Prison on Spying Charges
The Fars news agency, which is affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, identified them as Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris. France has called the accusations against them baseless.
French Premier Offers to Delay Pension Overhaul, in a Bid to Calm Turmoil
Sébastien Lecornu said the government was ready for “a new debate” on the issue, a major concession as he faces no-confidence votes that threaten to topple his government again this week.
Hoping to Steady Political Crisis, French Prime Minister Offers to Suspend Pension Overhaul
The move by Sébastien Lecornu was a major concession as he faced no-confidence votes that threatened to topple his government again this week.
Hoping to Calm Political Crisis, French Prime Minister Offers to Suspend Pension Overhaul
The move by Sébastien Lecornu was a major concession as he faced no-confidence votes that threatened to topple his government again this week.
Macron Urges Stability Despite Calls for Government Ouster
President Emmanuel Macron of France is facing some of the country’s worst political turmoil in decades. A new government has been appointed, but how long it will last is anyone’s guess.