12.01.2026 17:04
One of the most visited museums in the world, the Louvre, has closed its doors to visitors due to a strike restarted by the staff. Staff shortages and reactions to working conditions have once again silenced the iconic museum in Paris. Unions have reacted to the management, citing technical malfunctions and building conditions as reasons.
The Louvre, one of the world's most famous museums located in Paris, the capital of France, has been closed to visitors due to employees going on strike again. The museum management announced that the doors could not be opened due to staff shortages.
In a written statement made by the Louvre management, it was stated that necessary services could not be maintained due to the strike, and it was expressed that the museum would remain temporarily closed to prevent visitors from being inconvenienced.
HARSH CRITICISM FROM UNIONS
Unions have pointed out the technical malfunctions and inadequate building conditions at the museum, accusing the management of not taking necessary measures for a long time. For these reasons, the first strike call was made on December 15.
ABOUT 350 EMPLOYEES STRIKE AGAIN
Following the strike on December 15, it was reported that approximately 350 employees working in different units of the museum decided to go on strike again at the call of the unions on January 5. The duration of the strike has not yet been clarified.