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The Louvre Effect: Surge in European Museum Burglaries Sparks Alarm
A wave of art thefts across France, Italy, and Spain has triggered widespread concern among cultural institutions. Experts attribute this trend to the 'Louvre Effect,' where criminals target smaller museums with limited security budgets following the high-profile heist at the Louvre last year. In response, authorities are ramping up protection measures. France has launched a 30-million-euro security initiative, while insurance companies are exploring the integration of artificial intelligence to better safeguard priceless masterpieces and historical artifacts.