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Articles for June 2015

187 articles found.

Museums band together to watch for looted Iraqi artifacts

(Iraq)

Associated Press (2015). Museums band together to watch for looted Iraqi artifacts. Yahoo News. 1 June.

Hunt on for missing national treasure

(North Korea)

Kang Mi Jin (2015). Hunt on for missing national treasure. Daily NK. 1 June.

Idol thieves held from Varanasi

(India)

Sandhya Nair (2015). Idol thieves held from Varanasi. The Times of India. 1 June.

Kasargod: Police arrest two persons for precious idol theft

(India)

Steephan Kayyar (2015). Kasargod: Police arrest two persons for precious idol theft. Daijiworld. 1 June.

Paris Auction of Hopi Artifacts Decried in US Stirs Protest

(France; United States of America)

Jamey Keaten (2015). Paris Auction of Hopi Artifacts Decried in US Stirs Protest. ABC United States. 1 June.

Egypt recovers 32 smuggled artefacts from Switzerland

(Egypt; Switzerland)

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt recovers 32 smuggled artefacts from Switzerland. Ahram Online. 1 June.

Swepstone church roof stripped of £50k of lead

(United Kingdom)

BBC News (2015). Swepstone church roof stripped of £50k of lead. BBC News. 1 June.

Someone's Stealing Stained Glass Out of Ohio Churches

(United States of America)

Katie Zavadski (2015). Someone's Stealing Stained Glass Out of Ohio Churches. The Daily Beast. 1 June.

Art: the new frontier in the fight against money laundering

(Switzerland)

Isabelle Eichenberger (2015). Art: the new frontier in the fight against money laundering. Swiss Info. 1 June.

Theft of Bolivar Oil Painting: A New Attack on Colombian Heritage

(Colombia)

Prensa Latina (2015). Theft of Bolivar Oil Painting: A New Attack on Colombian Heritage. Prensa Latina. 1 June.

Stolen art? Why no one can say for sure

(General)

Charlotte Burns (2015). Stolen art? Why no one can say for sure. The Art Newspaper. 2 June.

The secret way Islamic State makes its money

(Iraq; Syria)

Charis Chang (2015). The secret way Islamic State makes its money. news.com.au. 2 June.

Federal agents comb records for disgraced dealer Subhash Kapoor's sales and gifts

(United States of America)

Jason Felch (2015). Federal agents comb records for disgraced dealer Subhash Kapoor's sales and gifts. The Art Newspaper. 2 June.

Boston's Mayor Walsh Fears Other Valuables Also Missing from BPL

(United States of America)

Shafaq Hasan (2015). Boston's Mayor Walsh Fears Other Valuables Also Missing from BPL. Nonprofit Quarterly. 2 June.

Ex-Chihuly employee charged with stealing $3 million in art

(United States of America)

Elizabeth Wiley (2015). Ex-Chihuly employee charged with stealing $3 million in art. King5. 2 June.

Archaeologists and criminologists are looking at ways to combat the illicit trade in antiquities

(General)

Donna Yates (2015). Archaeologists and criminologists are looking at ways to combat the illicit trade in antiquities. History Today. 2 June.

Museum officials on hunt for lost Cranach

(Germany)

Martin Bailey (2015). Museum officials on hunt for lost Cranach. The Art Newspaper. 2 June.

Calls to open looted-art archives grow louder

(General)

Melanie Gerlis (2015). Calls to open looted-art archives grow louder. The Art Newspaper. 2 June.

Sotheby's Cancels Auction of Stolen Aivazovsky Painting

(Russia; United Kingdom)

Asbarez (2015). Sotheby's Cancels Auction of Stolen Aivazovsky Painting. Asbarez. 2 June.

Two curators arrested in Egypt for forging antiquities

(Egypt)

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Two curators arrested in Egypt for forging antiquities. Ahram Online. 2 June.

Indo-Scythian era: Silver rush eats away at 2,000-year-old city

(Pakistan)

Muhammad Sadaqat (2015). Indo-Scythian era: Silver rush eats away at 2,000-year-old city. The Express Tribune. 2 June.

York woman steals National Geographic "Afghan Girl" print from photographer, DA says

(United States of America)

Ted Czech (2015). York woman steals National Geographic "Afghan Girl" print from photographer, DA says. York Daily Record. 2 June.

Cross and artefacts stolen from Limpopo church

(South Africa)

Dan Mdluli (2015). Cross and artefacts stolen from Limpopo church. The Citizen. 3 June.

Gunmen kill two tourism police near Giza pyramids

(Egypt)

Ahram Online (2015). Gunmen kill two tourism police near Giza pyramids. Ahram Online. 3 June.

Shoddy Inventory System Enables Theft Of $3 Million Worth Of Chihuly Art

(United States of America)

Cheryl Eddy (2015). Shoddy Inventory System Enables Theft Of $3 Million Worth Of Chihuly Art. io9. 4 June.

Kullu temples remain vulnerable to thefts

(India)

Dipender Manta (2015). Kullu temples remain vulnerable to thefts. Hindustan Times. 4 June.

UN unable to stop IS relic-smuggling from Iraq and Syria

(Syria; Iraq)

James Reinl (2015). UN unable to stop IS relic-smuggling from Iraq and Syria. Middle East Eye. 4 June.

For preventing theft Japan temple worships 3D printed Buddha

(Japan)

Simon (2015). For preventing theft Japan temple worships 3D printed Buddha. EDers. 4 June.

Two missing artworks found at Boston Public Library

(United States of America)

Shelley Murphy (2015). Two missing artworks found at Boston Public Library. The Boston Globe. 4 June.

Jewish Heritage Group to Publish Photos of Nazi-Plundered Hungarian Torahs Stashed in Russia

(Hungary; Russia)

The Algemeiner (2015). Jewish Heritage Group to Publish Photos of Nazi-Plundered Hungarian Torahs Stashed in Russia. The Algemeiner. 4 June.

Ecuador analiza convenio de cooperación con Reino de Camboya para protección de patrimonio cultural y natural

(Ecuador; Cambodia)

Ecuador considers a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kingdom of Cambodia for the protection of cultural and national heritage

Ecuador Inmediato (2015). Ecuador analiza convenio de cooperación con Reino de Camboya para protección de patrimonio cultural y natural. Ecuador Inmediato. 4 June.

Chichester artist's stolen painting is found in Italy

(Italy)

Chinchester Observer (2015). Chichester artist's stolen painting is found in Italy. Chinchester Observer. 4 June.

Isis-looted treasures seized en route to Russia

(Syria; Finland; Russia)

YLE (2015). Isis-looted treasures seized en route to Russia. YLE. 5 June.

Treasure Hunters Raid Soon-to-Be-Excavated Ancient Thracian Tumuli in Bulgaria's Tatarevo

(Bulgaria)

Ivan Dikov (2015). Treasure Hunters Raid Soon-to-Be-Excavated Ancient Thracian Tumuli in Bulgaria's Tatarevo. Archaeology in Bulgaria. 5 June.

Police looking to identify owner of suspected stolen brass artifacts

(United States of America)

KEPRTV (2015). Police looking to identify owner of suspected stolen brass artifacts. KEPRTV. 5 June.

The world may be ignoring the destruction of cultural treasures in Yemen

(Yemen)

Adam Taylor (2015). The world may be ignoring the destruction of cultural treasures in Yemen. The Washington Post. 5 June.

Trio held for gun stolen from police museum

(South Africa)

Diek Lotriet (2015). Trio held for gun stolen from police museum. News24. 5 June.

British Museum 'guarding' object looted from Syria

(United Kingdom; Syria)

BBC News (2015). British Museum 'guarding' object looted from Syria. BBC News. 5 June.

Duke rejects £4.25 million claim over return of stolen da Vinci

(United Kingdom)

The Telegraph (2015). Duke rejects £4.25 million claim over return of stolen da Vinci. The Telegraph. 5 June.

Divers acquitted of stealing from shipwreck

(Finland)

YLE (2015). Divers acquitted of stealing from shipwreck. YLE. 6 June.

Digital Monuments Men wage online war against Islamic State looting

(United Kingdom; Iraq; Syria)

Ben Farmer (2015). Digital Monuments Men wage online war against Islamic State looting. The Telegraph. 6 June.

Late period bronze artefacts are in GEM storage, not missing: Ministry

(Egypt)

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Late period bronze artefacts are in GEM storage, not missing: Ministry. Ahram Online. 6 June.

A rush to judge at the Boston Public Library

(United States of America)

Yvonne Abraham (2015). A rush to judge at the Boston Public Library. The Boston Globe. 6 June.

A grave injustice: Saginaw Chippewas reclaim their dead

(United States of America)

John Carlisle (2015). A grave injustice: Saginaw Chippewas reclaim their dead. Detroit Free Press. 6 June.

Painting Stolen from Bushwick Gallery Turns Up on Roosevelt Island

(United States of America)

Hrag Vartanian (2015). Painting Stolen from Bushwick Gallery Turns Up on Roosevelt Island. Hyperallergic. 6 June.

Meteorite worth more than $16,000 stolen from Queensland museum

(Australia)

ABC Australia (2015). Meteorite worth more than $16,000 stolen from Queensland museum. ABC Australia. 8 June.

Concierto en Fusagasugá terminó en riñas y robo a la iglesia del municipio

(Colombia)

Fusagasugá concert ends in fights and the robbery of the local church

LA FM (2015). Concierto en Fusagasugá terminó en riñas y robo a la iglesia del municipio. LA FM. 8 June.

Giordano's Dürer Forgery—Too Late to Prosecute?

(Germany)

Blake Gopnik (2015). Giordano's Dürer Forgery—Too Late to Prosecute?. ArtNet News. 8 June.

German Expressionist Kollwitz print stolen from Leicester's New Walk Museum

(United Kingdom)

Dan J. Martin (2015). German Expressionist Kollwitz print stolen from Leicester's New Walk Museum. Leicester Mercury. 8 June.

Vijayawada Police Nab Notorious Temple Burglar

(India)

Express News Service (2015). Vijayawada Police Nab Notorious Temple Burglar. The Indian Express. 8 June.

Intercepted ceramic artefact not from Syria

(Finland)

YLE (2015). Intercepted ceramic artefact not from Syria. YLE. 9 June.

'Cave of the Skulls' Robbers Get Prison Term in Israel

(Israel)

Tia Ghose (2015). 'Cave of the Skulls' Robbers Get Prison Term in Israel. Live Science. 9 June.

Russia-bound 'looted ceramic' was not pillaged from Syrian museum, says antiquities chief

(Finland)

Umberto Bacchi (2015). Russia-bound 'looted ceramic' was not pillaged from Syrian museum, says antiquities chief. International Business Times. 9 June.

Bonhams Returns Ancient Hermes Head Illegally Smuggled Out of Greece

(Greece)

A. Makris (2015). Bonhams Returns Ancient Hermes Head Illegally Smuggled Out of Greece. Greek Reporter. 9 June.

Buscan a unos ladrones dedicados al robo de capiteles en iglesias románicas de Soria

(Spain)

Looking for the thieves targeting capitals from the Romanesque churches of Soria

20 Minutos (2015). Buscan a unos ladrones dedicados al robo de capiteles en iglesias románicas de Soria. 20 Minutos. 9 June.

Hopi Tribe Makes Another Attempt At Halting French Auction

(France; United States of America)

Aaron Granillo (2015). Hopi Tribe Makes Another Attempt At Halting French Auction. KNAU. 9 June.

Roban iglesia en Maripí, Boyacá

(Colombia)

Church in Maripí, Boyacá robbed.

El Espectador (2015). Roban iglesia en Maripí, Boyacá. El Espectador. 9 June.

Detenido el autor de un robo de piezas de plata en una parroquia de La Ribera

(Spain)

Perpetrator of a robbery of silver object from a parsonage in La Ribera arrested

Burgos Conecta (2015). Detenido el autor de un robo de piezas de plata en una parroquia de La Ribera. Burgos Conecta. 9 June.

Kauri gum theft 'devastating'

(New Zealand)

The Northland Age (2015). Kauri gum theft 'devastating'. The Northland Age. 9 June.

Church's stolen statue head found on ebay after two years and returned to Forest of Dean

(United Kingdom)

Gloucester Citizen (2015). Church's stolen statue head found on ebay after two years and returned to Forest of Dean. Gloucester Citizen. 9 June.

Senators Attempt to Protect Stolen Jewish Artifacts in Iraq From ISIS

(United States of America; Iraq)

Suzanne Vega (2015). Senators Attempt to Protect Stolen Jewish Artifacts in Iraq From ISIS. JP Updates. 10 June.

Vindolanda thieves steal face from 2,000 year-old Roman statue

(United Kingdom)

Mike Kelly (2015). Vindolanda thieves steal face from 2,000 year-old Roman statue. Chronicle. 10 June.

Judge Rejects Claim for a Pissarro by Heirs in Nazi Art Case

(United States of America)

Raphael Minder (2015). Judge Rejects Claim for a Pissarro by Heirs in Nazi Art Case. The New York Times. 10 June.

Conmen scam HK art collector out of 1 mil euros

(Hong Kong)

Ejinsight (2015). Conmen scam HK art collector out of 1 mil euros. Ejinsight. 10 June.

Tres detenidos por el robo de una campana de la iglesia de Santiago donada días antes por un feligrés

(Spain)

Three arrested for stealing a bell from the church of Santiago that had been donated by a parishioner only days before

Diario Sur (2015). Tres detenidos por el robo de una campana de la iglesia de Santiago donada días antes por un feligrés. Diario Sur. 10 June.

Militants Hit Karnak Temple, in 2nd Recent Attack on Egyptian Tourist Sites

(Egypt)

David D. Kirkpatrick (2015). Militants Hit Karnak Temple, in 2nd Recent Attack on Egyptian Tourist Sites. The New York Times. 10 June.

Heritage Watch scheme launched at Hedingham Castle

(United Kingdom)

East Anglian Daily Times (2015). Heritage Watch scheme launched at Hedingham Castle. East Anglian Daily Times. 10 June.

Des objets d'art kanak « volés » présentés lors d'une grande vente aux enchères en Suisse ?

(New Caledonia; Switzerland)

Stolen Kanak art objects offered at a large auction in Switzerland?

Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes (2015). Des objets d'art kanak « volés » présentés lors d'une grande vente aux enchères en Suisse ?. Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes. 10 June.

Antiquities: An Open Market Won't Stop Smuggling

(India)

S. Vijay Kumar (2015). Antiquities: An Open Market Won't Stop Smuggling. Swarajya Magazine. 11 June.

Libraries And Cities Are Terrible At Keeping Track of Art

(United States of America)

Sarah Laskow (2015). Libraries And Cities Are Terrible At Keeping Track of Art. Atlas Obscura. 11 June.

Living in the Past: Landowners often loot or destroy archaeological sites. Is this new subdivision a solution?

(United States of America)

Nick Romeo (2015). Living in the Past: Landowners often loot or destroy archaeological sites. Is this new subdivision a solution?. Slate. 12 June.

Human skeletons missing from museum discovered in Atherton backyard

(United States of America)

Anne Rubin (2015). Human skeletons missing from museum discovered in Atherton backyard. KTVU. 12 June.

How provenance became sexy

(General)

Gina Fairley (2015). How provenance became sexy. Visual Arts Hub. 12 June.

Lebanon safeguards region's cultural heritage

(Lebanon)

Elise Knutson (2015). Lebanon safeguards region's cultural heritage. The Daily Star. 12 June.

Divers search lake for stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers

(United States of America)

News 13 (2015). Divers search lake for stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers. News 13. 12 June.

Robaron una réplica del sable corvo de San Martín y lo busca Interpol

(Argentina)

Replica of the curve sword of San Martín stolen, Interpol looking for it

Roxana Badaloni (2015). Robaron una réplica del sable corvo de San Martín y lo busca Interpol. Clarín. 12 June.

US House of Representatives Passes Controversial Art Protection Bill

(United States of America)

Laura C. Mallonee (2015). US House of Representatives Passes Controversial Art Protection Bill. Hyperallergic. 12 June.

Explosion Destroys Ancient Cultural Heritage Site in Yemen Capital

(Yemen)

Rick Gladstone (2015). Explosion Destroys Ancient Cultural Heritage Site in Yemen Capital. The New York Times. 12 June.

Idol Pursuit: Intrepid bloggers try to retrieve stolen sacred art from around the world

(India)

Gayatri Jayaraman (2015). Idol Pursuit: Intrepid bloggers try to retrieve stolen sacred art from around the world. India Today. 12 June.

Trece piezas subastadas en EE.UU. salieron del Perú ilegalmente

(Peru; United States of America)

Thirteen pieces auctioned in the U.S. left Peru illegally

El Comercio (2015). Trece piezas subastadas en EE.UU. salieron del Perú ilegalmente. El Comercio. 12 June.

SA Police search for Boer War artefacts, papers stolen from State Library

(Australia)

The Advertiser (2015). SA Police search for Boer War artefacts, papers stolen from State Library. Perth Now. 12 June.

Sofia Airport customs officers foil attempt to smuggle out ancient coins in routers

(Bulgaria)

The Sofia Globe (2015). Sofia Airport customs officers foil attempt to smuggle out ancient coins in routers. The Sofia Globe. 12 June.

Cyprus, Iraq sign agreement on bilateral political cooperation

(Iraq; Cyprus)

Famagusta Gazette (2015). Cyprus, Iraq sign agreement on bilateral political cooperation. Famagusta Gazette. 12 June.

Illegal antiquities trade grows as NGA door guardians remain on display

(India; Australia)

Michaela Boland (2015). Illegal antiquities trade grows as NGA door guardians remain on display. The Australian. 13 June.

Definen factores que afectan a zona arqueológica

(Mexico)

Defining factors that have an effect on archaeological sites in Escuinapa.

Sugey Estrada (2015). Definen factores que afectan a zona arqueológica. Noreste.com. 13 June.

Cops crack sensational temple idol theft case

(India)

The Hindu (2015). Cops crack sensational temple idol theft case. The Hindu. 13 June.

La vente d'art kanak suspendue

(New Caledonia; Switzerland)

Sale of Kanak Art Suspended

Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes (2015). La vente d'art kanak suspendue. Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes. 13 June.

Unique stolen ancient Egyptian statue to return from Germany soon

(Egypt)

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Unique stolen ancient Egyptian statue to return from Germany soon. Ahram Online. 14 June.

The stench of scandal

(General)

B. N. Goswamy (2015). The stench of scandal. The Tribune. 14 June.

A trident and gold stolen from 5 devalaya's in a temple in Dehiwala

(Sri Lanka)

Hiru News (2015). A trident and gold stolen from 5 devalaya's in a temple in Dehiwala. Hiru News. 14 June.

Statue of Virgin Mary Restored to Syria's Maaloula

(Syria)

Almanar News (2015). Statue of Virgin Mary Restored to Syria's Maaloula. Almanar News. 14 June.

Archaeological Survey of India discovers smuggled Indian antiques in Singapore museum

(India; Singapore)

Press Trust of India (2015). Archaeological Survey of India discovers smuggled Indian antiques in Singapore museum. The Indian Express. 14 June.

Diver Pleads Guilty to Fraud Involving Historic Cannons

(United Kingdom)

Eric Haun (2015). Diver Pleads Guilty to Fraud Involving Historic Cannons. Marine Link. 15 June.

What Happens to Stolen Art After a Heist?

(General)

James Tarmy (2015). What Happens to Stolen Art After a Heist?. Bloomberg. 15 June.

Sufre Tamaulipas saqueo arqueológico

(Mexico)

Armando Castillo (2015). Sufre Tamaulipas saqueo arqueológico. La Verdad de Tamaulipas. 15 June.

Historical carpet lost at museum

(Turkey)

Anadolu Agency (2015). Historical carpet lost at museum. Hurriyet Daily News. 15 June.

Heist or art? Ex-MIT lecturer pleads guilty to bank robbery

(United States of America)

Malcolm Gay (2015). Heist or art? Ex-MIT lecturer pleads guilty to bank robbery. The Boston Globe. 16 June.

Arsonists torch storerooms with 4,000-year-old artifacts

(Israel)

Ilan Ben Zion (2015). Arsonists torch storerooms with 4,000-year-old artifacts. The Times of Israel. 16 June.

Yemen: the Unesco heritage slowly being destroyed

(Yemen)

Lizzie Porter (2015). Yemen: the Unesco heritage slowly being destroyed. The Telegraph. 16 June.

'Opportunist' posed as apartment employee to steal $40K painting

(United States of America)

Jamie Schram (2015). 'Opportunist' posed as apartment employee to steal $40K painting. New York Post. 16 June.

Rannali 'stoked' painting found 12 years later

(New Zealand)

Sonya Bateson (2015). Rannali 'stoked' painting found 12 years later. Bay of Plenty Times. 16 June.

Questions over authenticity of Russborough painting

(Ireland)

Michael Parsons (2015). Questions over authenticity of Russborough painting. The Irish Times. 16 June.

NY State Senate Passes Bill Protecting Art Authenticators from Bogus Lawsuits

(United States of America)

Laura C. Mallonee (2015). NY State Senate Passes Bill Protecting Art Authenticators from Bogus Lawsuits. Hyperallergic. 16 June.

U-boat propeller returned to Germany

(United Kingdom; Germany)

Belfast Telegraph (2015). U-boat propeller returned to Germany. Belfast Telegraph. 16 June.

Pretendía vender por Internet 187 piezas arqueológicas

(Spain)

Attempt to sell 187 archaeological objects on the internet

La Opinión de Murcia (2015). Pretendía vender por Internet 187 piezas arqueológicas. La Opinión de Murcia. 17 June.

Stolen 'ashtadhatu' idols of Mahavira recovered in Bihar

(India)

Press Trust of India (2015). Stolen 'ashtadhatu' idols of Mahavira recovered in Bihar. Z News. 17 June.

United States Returns Stolen Antique Books to the National Library of Sweden

(United States of America; Sweden)

U.S. Attorney's Office (2015). United States Returns Stolen Antique Books to the National Library of Sweden. FBI. 17 June.

Silver valuables stolen from Uppinangady temple found beneath channel

(India)

Daijiworld Media Network (2015). Silver valuables stolen from Uppinangady temple found beneath channel. Daijiworld. 17 June.

Obras de arte de ex-dono do Banco Santos são trazidas de volta ao Brasil

(Brazil; United States of America)

Art belonging to ex owner of Banco Santos returned to Brazil

Globo (2015). Obras de arte de ex-dono do Banco Santos são trazidas de volta ao Brasil. Globo. 18 June.

New Documentary Hopes To Shed Light On Banksy Artwork Heist

(United Kingdom)

Artlyst (2015). New Documentary Hopes To Shed Light On Banksy Artwork Heist. Artlyst. 18 June.

Fire damages landmark Christian site in Israel; arson suspected

(Israel)

Bathsheva Sobelman (2015). Fire damages landmark Christian site in Israel; arson suspected. Los Angeles Times. 18 June.

العراق يسترد 663 قطعة أثرية مهربة لثلاث دول

(Iraq)

Iraq recovers 663 artefacts smuggled to three countries

Face Iraq (2015). العراق يسترد 663 قطعة أثرية مهربة لثلاث دول. Face Iraq. 18 June.

Idol thieves are adopting innovative ways: Philip

(India)

Gayatri Jayaraman (2015). Idol thieves are adopting innovative ways: Philip. India Today. 18 June.

Greek former archaeologist held for allegedly pilfering digs

(Greece)

Associated Press (2015). Greek former archaeologist held for allegedly pilfering digs. The San Diego Union-Tribune. 18 June.

PERÚ: Invasores persisten en ocupar sitio arqueológico ubicado en Trujillo

(Peru)

Peru: Squatters continue to occupy archaeological site in Trujillo

Entorno Inteligente (2015). PERÚ: Invasores persisten en ocupar sitio arqueológico ubicado en Trujillo. Entorno Inteligente. 18 June.

Police recover painting looted by Nazis

(Italy; Poland)

ANSA (2015). Police recover painting looted by Nazis. ANSA. 19 June.

Maintenance Worker Accidentally Trashes Sculpture at Outdoor Art Show

(United States of America)

Cait Munro (2015). Maintenance Worker Accidentally Trashes Sculpture at Outdoor Art Show. ArtNet News. 19 June.

Queensland Art Gallery may have to return stolen antiquities

(Australia; India; Nepal)

Michaela Boland (2015). Queensland Art Gallery may have to return stolen antiquities. The Australian. 19 June.

Italy's Artifacts Police Wage Global War, Recover 137,000 Objects

(Italy)

Frank Viviano (2015). Italy's Artifacts Police Wage Global War, Recover 137,000 Objects. National Geographic. 19 June.

«Μουσείο» έκρυβε 65χρονη στην Κάλυμνο

(Greece)

Kalymnos "Museum" hid 65 looted antiquities

In.gr (2015). «Μουσείο» έκρυβε 65χρονη στην Κάλυμνο. In.gr. 20 June.

The Chinese Want Their Art Back

(China)

Karl E. Meyer (2015). The Chinese Want Their Art Back. The New York Times. 20 June.

Ma'arra Mosaic Museum suffers massive destruction in barrel bomb attack by 'Syrian army helicopters'

(Syria)

Fiona Keating (2015). Ma'arra Mosaic Museum suffers massive destruction in barrel bomb attack by 'Syrian army helicopters'. International Business Times. 20 June.

'Intent to Deceive: Fakes and Forgeries in the Art World' at Reading museum

(United States of America)

Reading Public Museum (2015). 'Intent to Deceive: Fakes and Forgeries in the Art World' at Reading museum. The Mercury. 20 June.

University Of Ibadan Raided By Robbers

(Nigeria)

Judith Blodun (2015). University Of Ibadan Raided By Robbers. Naij. 21 June.

Committee to dig into allegations of fraud at Archaeology Dept

(Sri Lanka)

Rishan Hannan (2015). Committee to dig into allegations of fraud at Archaeology Dept. News First. 21 June.

Antique coins smuggling attempt foiled by Cairo airport authorities

(Egypt)

Rany Mostafa (2015). Antique coins smuggling attempt foiled by Cairo airport authorities. The Cairo Post. 21 June.

UK to adopt Hague Convention to protect artefacts in war zones

(United Kingdom)

BBC News (2015). UK to adopt Hague Convention to protect artefacts in war zones. BBC News. 21 June.

Robos de patrimonio en España: ¿Quién está detrás de ellos? ¿Cómo funciona el mercado negro?

(Spain)

Theft of heritage in Spain: Who is behind this? How does the black market function?

Rodrigo Carretero (2015). Robos de patrimonio en España: ¿Quién está detrás de ellos? ¿Cómo funciona el mercado negro?. Huffington Post. 21 June.

Spanish police return art stolen from Swedish churches

(Spain; Sweden)

AFP (2015). Spanish police return art stolen from Swedish churches. Yahoo News. 22 June.

Iran, Syria sign security cooperation MoU

(Iran; Syria)

KUNA (2015). Iran, Syria sign security cooperation MoU. Kuwait News Agency. 22 June.

Ukraine community seeks return of cultural artifact

(Canada)

Sarah Moore (2015). Ukraine community seeks return of cultural artifact. Timmins Press. 22 June.

Owner wins his paintings back

(South Africa)

Zelda Venter (2015). Owner wins his paintings back. IOL. 22 June.

Victimized by Vandals

(Canada)

Gabriela Panza-Beltrandi (2015). Victimized by Vandals. Cold Lake Sun. 22 June.

Chhatisa Nijog alleges theft of daru pieces; demands action on Daitas

(India)

Odisha Sun Times (2015). Chhatisa Nijog alleges theft of daru pieces; demands action on Daitas. Odisha Sun Times. 22 June.

Two British public schoolboys freed after arrest on suspicion of stealing items at Auschwitz

(Poland)

Matthew Day (2015). Two British public schoolboys freed after arrest on suspicion of stealing items at Auschwitz. The Telegraph. 23 June.

Another Treasure Lost in Iraq: The Story of Mar Behnam Monastery

(Iraq)

Christopher Jones (2015). Another Treasure Lost in Iraq: The Story of Mar Behnam Monastery. Hyperallergic. 23 June.

Saqueadores afectan zonas de importancia histórica en Zapotitlán

(Mexico)

Looters hit areas of historical significance in Zapotitlán

Elizabeth Rodríguez Lezama (2015). Saqueadores afectan zonas de importancia histórica en Zapotitlán. La Journada de Oriente. 23 June.

Three 'astdhatu' idols stolen from the 1,200-year-old temple in Kanpur's Mahoba

(India)

Faiz Rahman Siddiqui (2015). Three 'astdhatu' idols stolen from the 1,200-year-old temple in Kanpur's Mahoba. The Times of India. 23 June.

'Bumfights' fugitive wanted for baby body parts theft resurfaces in US

(Thailand; United States of America)

Todd Ruiz (2015). 'Bumfights' fugitive wanted for baby body parts theft resurfaces in US. CocoBKK. 24 June.

Capturan a ladrón de iglesias en la ciudad de Durango

(Mexico)

Church thief arrested in the city of Durango

UnoTV (2015). Capturan a ladrón de iglesias en la ciudad de Durango. UnoTV. 24 June.

117-kg silver items, cash stolen from Ramdeora Temple found

(India)

Vimal Bhatia (2015). 117-kg silver items, cash stolen from Ramdeora Temple found. The Times of India. 24 June.

Nazi-looted painting from Munich fetches close to $3m

(Germany; United Kingdom)

Ruth Holmes (2015). Nazi-looted painting from Munich fetches close to $3m. The Times of Israel. 24 June.

Gods safe as govt ups security at temples

(India)

Niranjan Kaggere (2015). Gods safe as govt ups security at temples. Bangalore Mirror. 24 June.

Here's What Happens When Some Yale Bro Steals Your Art

(United States of America)

Arabelle Sicardi (2015). Here's What Happens When Some Yale Bro Steals Your Art. The Muse. 24 June.

मंदिर में चोरी के 50 दिन बाद चोरों को हुआ पश्चाताप! लोग रह गए हैरान

(India)

Items stolen from temple recovered after 50 days. People were left shocked.

ETV Rajasthan (2015). मंदिर में चोरी के 50 दिन बाद चोरों को हुआ पश्चाताप! लोग रह गए हैरान. News 18. 24 June.

Stolen manuscripts returned to Turkey

(Turkey)

Hasan Ay (2015). Stolen manuscripts returned to Turkey. Daily Sabah. 25 June.

Washington Governor Inslee Says Corps Should Give Kennewick Man To Northwest Tribes

(United States of America)

Rhodi Lee (2015). Washington Governor Inslee Says Corps Should Give Kennewick Man To Northwest Tribes. Tech Times. 25 June.

New York Prison Escapee Traded Art for Favors From a Guard

(United States of America)

Susanne Craig (2015). New York Prison Escapee Traded Art for Favors From a Guard. The New York Times. 25 June.

Sleuth Work Leads to Discovery of Art Beloved by Hitler

(Germany)

Alison Smale (2015). Sleuth Work Leads to Discovery of Art Beloved by Hitler. The New York Times. 25 June.

Christie's sale of Russborough paintings postponed

(Ireland)

Martin Bailey (2015). Christie's sale of Russborough paintings postponed. The Art Newspaper. 25 June.

Art dealer admits selling fake paintings

(United Kingdom)

Steven Morris (2015). Art dealer admits selling fake paintings. The Guardian. 25 June.

Tome Raiders: Rare Items Stolen From Libraries

(United Kingdom)

Richard Suchet (2015). Tome Raiders: Rare Items Stolen From Libraries. Sky News. 25 June.

Artist Who Got Turkish President Fined Now Facing Four Years in Jail

(Turkey)

Benjamin Sutton (2015). Artist Who Got Turkish President Fined Now Facing Four Years in Jail. Hyperallergic. 25 June.

Report: US museums increasingly evading restitution of Nazi-looted art through legal tactics

(United States of America)

Ula Ilnytzky (2015). Report: US museums increasingly evading restitution of Nazi-looted art through legal tactics. Star Tribune. 25 June.

Did an Auction of Hitler's Art Go Too Far?

(Germany)

Erin Blakemore (2015). Did an Auction of Hitler's Art Go Too Far?. Smithsonian. 25 June.

Shepard Fairey Hit with Felony Charges, Arrest Warrant Issued by Detroit Police

(United States of America)

Henri Neuendorf (2015). Shepard Fairey Hit with Felony Charges, Arrest Warrant Issued by Detroit Police. ArtNet News. 25 June.

Panchaloha idols stolen from cave temple

(India)

The Hindu (2015). Panchaloha idols stolen from cave temple. The Hindu. 25 June.

US judge halts release of massive Brazilian emerald

(United States of America; Brazil)

Stephen Ceasar (2015). US judge halts release of massive Brazilian emerald. The Sydney Morning Herald. 26 June.

Holy Grail found (thanks to Crimewatch appeal)

(United Kingdom)

John Bingham (2015). Holy Grail found (thanks to Crimewatch appeal). The Telegraph. 26 June.

Yemeni Heritage, Saudi Vandalism

(Yemen)

Lamya Khalidi (2015). Yemeni Heritage, Saudi Vandalism. The New York Times. 26 June.

From Pollock to Rothko, How to Spot a Fake

(United States of America)

Robert Milburn (2015). From Pollock to Rothko, How to Spot a Fake. Barron's. 26 June.

Detenida una banda que robaba antigüedades en capillas del suroccidente

(Spain)

A gang that robbed antiquities in chapels of the southwest arrested

Asturias 24 (2015). Detenida una banda que robaba antigüedades en capillas del suroccidente. Asturias 24. 26 June.

Udupi: Thieves break into Barkur temple, caught on CCTV cameras

(India)

Daijiworld Media Network (2015). Udupi: Thieves break into Barkur temple, caught on CCTV cameras. Daijiworld. 26 June.

Hallan 14 tumbas pertenecientes a culturas Mochica, Chimú y Lambayeque

(Peru)

14 tombs of the Moche, Chimu, and Lambayeque cultures found

Andina (2015). Hallan 14 tumbas pertenecientes a culturas Mochica, Chimú y Lambayeque. Andina. 27 June.

Stone thieves are dismantling Yorkshire's heritage, warn police

(United Kingdom)

Jamie Doward (2015). Stone thieves are dismantling Yorkshire's heritage, warn police. The Guardian. 27 June.

Tiruvannamalai Temple Gets Centuries-old Panchaloha Idols Back

(India)

R Prince Jebakumar (2015). Tiruvannamalai Temple Gets Centuries-old Panchaloha Idols Back. The Indian Express. 27 June.

Outrage after "disgusting" thieves steal massive veterans' memorial from Calgary cemetery

(Canada)

Michael Platt (2015). Outrage after "disgusting" thieves steal massive veterans' memorial from Calgary cemetery. Calgary Sun. 28 June.

Egypt's Karnak temple theft claims 'unfounded': Officials

(Egypt)

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt's Karnak temple theft claims 'unfounded': Officials. Ahram Online. 28 June.

Sin funcionar el sistema de videovigilancia en templos de Cholula

(Mexico)

Security camera systems not functioning in the temples of Cholula

Arturo Manzano (2015). Sin funcionar el sistema de videovigilancia en templos de Cholula. Municipios. 28 June.

Lucrar con el pasado: venta del patrimonio arqueológico de Michoacán

(Mexico)

Profit from the past: The sale of the archaeological heritage of Michoacán

José Luis Ceja Guerra (2015). Lucrar con el pasado: venta del patrimonio arqueológico de Michoacán. Cambio de Michoacán. 29 June.

Almost a third of China's Great Wall has disappeared

(China)

AFP (2015). Almost a third of China's Great Wall has disappeared. The Guardian. 29 June.

Chinese visitor face charges in ancient art scam

(Canada)

Chuck Chiang (2015). Chinese visitor face charges in ancient art scam. Vancouver Sun. 29 June.

Indigenous man's skull returns to his people more than 150 years after its theft

(Australia)

Mark Colvin (2015). Indigenous man's skull returns to his people more than 150 years after its theft. ABC Australia. 29 June.

The Fine Art of Forgery

(United States of America)

Henry Grabar (2015). The Fine Art of Forgery. The Atlantic. 29 June.

Security alert after historic stone artefact stolen from church

(United Kingdom)

Stuart Minting (2015). Security alert after historic stone artefact stolen from church. Darlington & Stockton Times. 29 June.

Calculan saqueo de 30 mil objetos de cultura maya

(Mexico)

Looting of 30,000 cultural objects calculated

Notimex (2015). Calculan saqueo de 30 mil objetos de cultura maya. El Universal. 29 June.

Museums and looted art: the ethical dilemma of preserving world cultures

(General)

Kanishk Tharoor (2015). Museums and looted art: the ethical dilemma of preserving world cultures. The Guardian. 29 June.

Museum searching for 'devastated' boy who accidentally smashed ancient jug

(United Kingdom)

Oliver Wheaton (2015). Museum searching for 'devastated' boy who accidentally smashed ancient jug. Metro. 29 June.

शिव मंदिर मे चोरी

(India)

Theft at Shiva Temple

Amar Ujala (2015). शिव मंदिर मे चोरी. Amar Ujala. 29 June.

US Museums Criticized for Mishandling Nazi Art Restitution Cases

(United States of America)

Jillian Steinhauer (2015). US Museums Criticized for Mishandling Nazi Art Restitution Cases. Hyperallergic. 29 June.

மதுரை கோயிலில் 120 வருட பழமையான நடராஜர்- சிவகாமியம்மன் ஐம்பொன் சிலைகள் திருட்டு

(India)

120-year-old idol stolen

Vijayalashmi (2015). மதுரை கோயிலில் 120 வருட பழமையான நடராஜர்- சிவகாமியம்மன் ஐம்பொன் சிலைகள் திருட்டு. One India. 29 June.

Art stolen from Whanganui gallery

(New Zealand)

Thomas Mead (2015). Art stolen from Whanganui gallery. 3 News. 30 June.

Why two American museums are fighting to keep art stolen by the Nazis

(United States of America)

Geoff Edgers (2015). Why two American museums are fighting to keep art stolen by the Nazis. The Washington Post. 30 June.

Windows to the past

(India)

Rishabh Shroff (2015). Windows to the past. The Indian Express. 30 June.

Signing up to the Hague Convention will do nothing to stop ISIS

(United Kingdom)

Tiffany Jenkins (2015). Signing up to the Hague Convention will do nothing to stop ISIS. Apollo. 30 June.

Delaware Art Museum Completes Sale of Artworks to Repay Debt

(United States of America)

Randy Kennedy (2015). Delaware Art Museum Completes Sale of Artworks to Repay Debt. The New York Times. 30 June.

Midnight thief steals $160,000 sculpture from Westmount art gallery

(Canada)

John Meagher (2015). Midnight thief steals $160,000 sculpture from Westmount art gallery. Montreal Gazette. 30 June.