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As Europe protests overtourism, Louvre staff walks out. Sanjeev Sanyal reacts
The Louvre strike, though sudden, was not without cause. Workers described 'untenable' conditions worsened by overcrowding, ...
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Tourists queue up for hours as popular Paris attraction staff have 'had enough'
The Louvre in Paris was forced to close on Monday (June 16) after staff went on strike due to the 'untenable' working ...
Louvre Closes Due to Work Stoppage Protesting Overtourism
Staff at the Louvre staged a rare work stoppage over poor working conditions and relentless crowds, as Europe grapples with ...
Abrumado y con poco personal, el Louvre cierra sus puertas: señal de advertencia por sobreturismo
El Louvre, el museo más visitado del mundo y un símbolo global de arte, belleza y resistencia, ha resistido guerras, ...
Paris Louvre closure leaves thousands waiting amid staff 'emergency meeting'
The Louvre Museum in Paris delayed its opening on Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stranded in long lines outside the iconic glass pyramid.
World’s most famous museum closes as over tourism overwhelms staff — Louvre shutdown sparks global alarm
Louvre Museum in Paris unexpectedly shut down due to a staff strike, leaving tourists stranded. Workers cite unbearable ...
Union protest forces the Louvre in Paris to delay opening as visitors wait in long line-ups
The Louvre Museum failed to open on time Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stuck in long, unmoving lines outside the iconic Paris institution as staff held a protest over working conditions ...