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France unanimously passes bill to return colonial-era looted art
France's National Assembly on Monday unanimously approved a bill to streamline the return of cultural artefacts looted during the colonial era, advancing a promise President Emmanuel Macron first made nearly nine years ago. The vote, 170 in favor with zero…
Switzerland pledges Benin Bronzes return as Nigeria talks deepen ties
Switzerland has committed to returning Benin bronzes and cultural artifacts to Nigeria, Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar announced on Tuesday following a high-level meeting between the two countries' vice presidents in Abuja.
Netherlands to return 3,500-year-old sculpture stolen from Egypt
The Netherlands announced it will return a 3,500-year-old stone sculpture to Egypt after determining the ancient artifact was looted during the country's 2011 Arab Spring upheaval. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof made the commitment Sunday during the grand opening of…
Argentine police recover Nazi-looted painting
Argentine authorities have recovered an 18th-century painting stolen by the Nazis over 80 years ago, ending an extraordinary investigation that began when the artwork was spotted in a real estate listing online. The portrait by Italian artist Giuseppe Ghislandi was…