It has been reported that the Louvre Museum in Paris, the capital of France, is closed due to a strike by its employees.

In a statement shared on the Louvre Museum’s official social media account, the museum said: “The museum is closed today due to a strike. We apologize for the inconvenience.”

The General Confederation of Labour (CGT) and the French Democratic Confederation of Labour (CFDT) announced that approximately 400 Louvre employees unanimously decided to go on strike.

It was stated that museum staff are demanding additional personnel and measures to cope with excessive crowding at the iconic Paris landmark, particularly following a jewelry theft that took place in October.