Europol reports increase in museum thefts across Europe

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A string of museum thefts across France, Italy, and Spain—including a March 22 heist of €9 million in artworks near Parma and a 2025 theft at the Louvre—has sparked concerns over the security of smaller cultural institutions. Analysts identified a 'Louvre effect,' suggesting that successful high-profile robberies have emboldened criminals to target sites…

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