Two valuable Lenkiewicz paintings have been stolen from a Plymouth home
(United Kingdom)C Turner (2017). Two valuable Lenkiewicz paintings have been stolen from a Plymouth home. The Herald. 20 February.
Looted Iraqi Art, Since Recovered, Will Be Shown at the Venice Biennale
(Iraq; Italy)Christopher D. Shea (2017). Looted Iraqi Art, Since Recovered, Will Be Shown at the Venice Biennale. The New York Times. 20 February.
"Spiderman" art thief gets eight years for €100 million heist of works including Matisse and Picasso
(France)Henry Samuel (2017). "Spiderman" art thief gets eight years for €100 million heist of works including Matisse and Picasso. The Telegraph. 20 February.
Ancient artefacts leave Iraq for the 57th Venice Biennale
(Iraq; Italy)Colin Randall (2017). Ancient artefacts leave Iraq for the 57th Venice Biennale. The National. 20 February.
Israeli authorities foil ancient Roman coin smuggling attempt
(Israel; Palestine; Jordan)Ido Ben Porat (2017). Israeli authorities foil ancient Roman coin smuggling attempt. Arutz Sheva. 20 February.
Top London museums increase security over suitcase bomb fears
(United Kingdom)Robin de Peyer (2017). Top London museums increase security over suitcase bomb fears. Evening Standard. 20 February.
With an eye to national identity, Beijing vows to stem loss of cultural treasures
(China)Jun Mai (2017). With an eye to national identity, Beijing vows to stem loss of cultural treasures. South China Morning Post. 20 February.
Public asked to photograph 'secret collection' of works stored in homes across the UK
(United Kingdom)Gareth Harris (2017). Public asked to photograph 'secret collection' of works stored in homes across the UK. The Art Newspaper. 20 February.
Sabah to probe whether UMS salvage work broke law
(Malaysia; Japan)Avila Geraldine (2017). Sabah to probe whether UMS salvage work broke law. The Straits Times. 20 February.
Policeman sacked for keeping gold coin proceeds
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2017). Policeman sacked for keeping gold coin proceeds. BBC News. 20 February.