Laurence des Cars, the director of the Louvre Museum, resigned amid criticism following a daring daytime robbery that exposed security flaws. French President Emmanuel Macron accepted her resignation, acknowledging the need for a new direction for the museum. Des Cars had previously warned about the museum's deteriorating conditions and security issues. The Louvre, the world's most visited museum, faces structural problems and staff strikes, leading to a partial closure. A major renovation project, 'New Renaissance', is planned, costing around 700-800 million euros. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)