Includes the whole of the European continent, including Russia. Sacred art from this region includes (but is not limited to) all periods of Christian art such as the Orthodox art of Russia and Greece, the medieval art and architecture of western Europe, the manuscripts associated with Jewish communities throughout the continent, and the Islamic art and architecture of Spain.
Treasures of Afghan History, Art and Culture
(France; Afghanistan)Nazanin Lankarani (2022). Treasures of Afghan History, Art and Culture. The New York Times. 19 October.
Mass Looting of Ukrainian Museums "a War Crime" says Culture Minister
(Ukraine; Russia)Jay Beecher (2022). Mass Looting of Ukrainian Museums "a War Crime" says Culture Minister. Kyiv Post. 10 October.
The ghosts of colonialism at the Pitt Rivers Museum
(United Kingdom)Andrew Dickson (2022). The ghosts of colonialism at the Pitt Rivers Museum. Prospect Magazine. 6 October.
Two UK museums open up their collection to Cambodian archaeologists looking for looted treasure
(Cambodia; United Kingdom)Alisha Rahaman Sarkar (2022). Two UK museums open up their collection to Cambodian archaeologists looking for looted treasure. Independent. 30 September.
Why a small British museum went out of its way to repatriate Haida Nation artifacts Social Sharing Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit LinkedIn
(Canada; United Kingdom)Mouhamad Rachini (2022). Why a small British museum went out of its way to repatriate Haida Nation artifacts Social Sharing Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit LinkedIn. CBC. 30 September.
Sokoto Caliphate seeks return of artefacts from UK, France
(Nigeria; United Kingdom; France)Musa Ubandawaki Sokoto (2022). Sokoto Caliphate seeks return of artefacts from UK, France. Vanguard. 29 September.
The repatriation of Evangelistary Manuscript 220 at the Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of Eikosiphoinissa
(Greece; Turkey; United States of America)Orthodox Times (2022). The repatriation of Evangelistary Manuscript 220 at the Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of Eikosiphoinissa. Orthodox Times. 29 September.
Thousand-year-old Gospel manuscript to return to Greek monastery in Museum of the Bible repatriation
(Greece; Turkey; United States of America)Mark A. Kellner (2022). Thousand-year-old Gospel manuscript to return to Greek monastery in Museum of the Bible repatriation. The Washington Times. 28 September.
Un testigo condujo hasta los sospechosos de robar arte sacro en iglesias y pazos
(Spain)López Penide (2022). Un testigo condujo hasta los sospechosos de robar arte sacro en iglesias y pazos. La Voz de Galicia. 25 September.
El mercado negro del arte religioso pone en jaque a las iglesias de Vigo y la provincia
(Spain)Ana J. Pastor (2022). El mercado negro del arte religioso pone en jaque a las iglesias de Vigo y la provincia. Atlántico. 24 September.
Homecoming: More than 250 artefacts returned to the Kingdom in five years
(Cambodia; United States of America; Japan; Hungary; Thailand; United Kingdom)Khmer Times (2022). Homecoming: More than 250 artefacts returned to the Kingdom in five years. Khmer Times. 22 September.
he story behind the looted Agios Anastasios Royal Doors
(Cyprus; Japan)In Cyprus (2021). he story behind the looted Agios Anastasios Royal Doors. In Cyprus. 2 September.
Tara: The Sri Lankan Deity At The British Museum
(Sri Lanka; United Kingdom)Nation (2021). Tara: The Sri Lankan Deity At The British Museum. Nation. 18 August.
Stolen 16th-century Qur'an to be returned to Turkey
(Turkey; United Kingdom)Arab News (2021). Stolen 16th-century Qur'an to be returned to Turkey. Arab News. 16 August.
Roban una campana de 120 kilos de una iglesia
(Spain)120-kilogram bell stolen from church
Jaime Sotomayor (2021). Roban una campana de 120 kilos de una iglesia. AS. 15 August.
Stained-glass windows used for `target practice' in English church
(United Kingdom)Charles Collins (2021). Stained-glass windows used for `target practice' in English church. Crux. 7 April.
Donations needed after `heritage crime attack' at village church
(United Kingdom)Louth Leader (2021). Donations needed after `heritage crime attack' at village church. Louth Leader. 5 April.
Detenida una pareja por robar el cáliz y la patena de la iglesia de Hinojedo
(Spain)Couple detained for thect of chalice and paten from the church of Hinojedo
El Diario Cantabria (2021). Detenida una pareja por robar el cáliz y la patena de la iglesia de Hinojedo. El Diario Cantabria. 30 March.
Conmoción en Humanes tras el robo de un Copón de plata y varias formas consagradas
(Spain)Commotion in Humanes after the theft of a silver ciborium and various consecrated items
Nueva Alcarria (2021). Conmoción en Humanes tras el robo de un Copón de plata y varias formas consagradas. Nueva Alcarria. 29 March.
Ghent Altarpiece: 'most stolen' artwork has new €30m home in bulletproof glass
(Belgium)Daniel Boffey (2021). Ghent Altarpiece: 'most stolen' artwork has new €30m home in bulletproof glass. The Guardian. 25 March.
36 antique idols, artefacts returned to India by US, Australia, UK in last 5 yrs, govt says
(India; United States of America; Australia; United Kingdom)Soniya Agrawal (2021). 36 antique idols, artefacts returned to India by US, Australia, UK in last 5 yrs, govt says. The Print. 17 March.
The 49 historic buildings at risk across Leicestershire - including churches and windmills
(United Kingdom)Tom Mack (2021). The 49 historic buildings at risk across Leicestershire - including churches and windmills. Liecester Mercury. 14 March.
Africa must unite to demand stolen art's return
(Germany)Harrison Mwilima (2020). Africa must unite to demand stolen art's return. DW. 21 December.
Nisga'a woman spearheads new effort to repatriate family house pole from Europe
(Canada; United Kingdom)Denise Ryan (2020). Nisga'a woman spearheads new effort to repatriate family house pole from Europe. Vancouver Sun. 12 December.
Smithsonian and Berlin museums join forces to investigate Asian art provenance
(Germany; United States of America)Catherine Hickley (2020). Smithsonian and Berlin museums join forces to investigate Asian art provenance. The Art Newspaper. 10 December.
Dutch government criticizes its own policy on Holocaust-stolen art
(Netherlands)Cnaan Liphshiz (2020). Dutch government criticizes its own policy on Holocaust-stolen art. The Times of Israel. 9 December.
Greek Monastery Seeks Return of Stolen Religious Objects from Bulgaria
(Greece; Bulgaria)Anthee Carassava (2020). Greek Monastery Seeks Return of Stolen Religious Objects from Bulgaria. Voice of America. 30 November.
Tamil Nadu: Stolen antique idols reinstalled in temple
(India; United Kingdom)Gokul Rajendran (2020). Tamil Nadu: Stolen antique idols reinstalled in temple. The Times of India. 28 November.
Church crime team becomes national model for police forces everywhere
(United Kingdom)Tom Mack (2020). Church crime team becomes national model for police forces everywhere. Leicester Mercury. 27 November.
Passing sentences … what's the worst kind of book thief?
(United Kingdom)Shaun Bythell (2020). Passing sentences … what's the worst kind of book thief?. The Guardian. 27 November.
Museum of the Bible returns hand-written gospels looted from Greece during the First World War
(Greece; United States of America)David D'Arcy (2020). Museum of the Bible returns hand-written gospels looted from Greece during the First World War. The Art Newspaper. 26 November.
Un intento de robo en la iglesia de La Concepción acaba con la detención de un hombre acusado de cinco hurtos con fuerza en La Laguna
(Spain)An attempted robbery in the church of La Concepción ends with the arrest of a man accused of five robberies with force in La Laguna
El Diario (2020). Un intento de robo en la iglesia de La Concepción acaba con la detención de un hombre acusado de cinco hurtos con fuerza en La Laguna. El Diario. 24 November.
Hundreds of metal thefts in West Yorkshire last year
(United Kingdom)Will Killner (2020). Hundreds of metal thefts in West Yorkshire last year. Telegraph & Argus. 6 September.
A Rare Buddha's Head Statue Once Looted by the Nazis Goes up for Auction in New York
(United States of America; China; France)The Value (2020). A Rare Buddha's Head Statue Once Looted by the Nazis Goes up for Auction in New York. The Value. 6 September.
ICE recovers 19th century painting stolen from Italian monastery
(Italy; United States of America)ICE (2020). ICE recovers 19th century painting stolen from Italian monastery. ICE. 3 September.
St Luke's Church roof vandalised by metal thieves
(United Kingdom)Darryl Chamberlain (2020). St Luke's Church roof vandalised by metal thieves. The Charlton Champion. 27 August.
Campaign raises £2,000 after gravestone stolen and churchyard desecrated in St Michael's on Wyre
(United Kingdom)James Graves (2020). Campaign raises £2,000 after gravestone stolen and churchyard desecrated in St Michael's on Wyre. The Gazette. 25 August.
Trio admit stealing lead from Lincolnshire churches
(United Kingdom)Louth Leader (2020). Trio admit stealing lead from Lincolnshire churches. Louth Leader. 21 August.
Auction House Repatriates Sacred Indigenous Items, Possibly a Human Scalp
(Canada; Germany)Josh Gabert-Doyon (2020). Auction House Repatriates Sacred Indigenous Items, Possibly a Human Scalp. Vice. 11 August.
150 Jewish Gravestones Uprooted by the Nazis Found in Polish Town
(Poland)Ofer Aderet (2020). 150 Jewish Gravestones Uprooted by the Nazis Found in Polish Town. Haaretz. 9 August.
Stolen religious icon returned from UK
(Greece; United Kingdom)eKathimerini (2020). Stolen religious icon returned from UK. eKathimerini. 4 August.
Stolen in 1998, rare Shiva statue on way from London to India
(India; United Kingdom)Prasun Sonwalkar (2020). Stolen in 1998, rare Shiva statue on way from London to India. Hindustan Times. 30 July.
500-year-old handwritten Bibles seized near Turkey-Greece border
(Turkey; Greece)Daily Sabah (2020). 500-year-old handwritten Bibles seized near Turkey-Greece border. Daily Sabah. 12 May.
CRIME FILES: Prolific church raider ends up behind bars
(United Kingdom)James Connell (2020). CRIME FILES: Prolific church raider ends up behind bars. Malvern Gazette. 10 May.
Crime epidemic: Our historical rural churches are facing a raft of threats
(United Kingdom)James More (2020). Crime epidemic: Our historical rural churches are facing a raft of threats. Express. 16 March.
Thieves cause costly damage targeting lead from Somerset's rural churches
(United Kingdom)Steven Salter (2020). Thieves cause costly damage targeting lead from Somerset's rural churches. County Gazette. 15 March.
Looted by Nazis, almost blown up and now restored: on the trail of the art crime of the century
(Belgium)Mick Brown (2020). Looted by Nazis, almost blown up and now restored: on the trail of the art crime of the century. The Telegraph. 11 March.
India seeks return of 15th century Tamil statue in Oxford
(India; United Kingdom)Prasun Sonwalkar (2020). India seeks return of 15th century Tamil statue in Oxford. Hindustan Times. 23 February.
Italy hands Nazi-looted Renaissance sculpture from the Uffizi to Germany
(Germany; Italy)Catherine Hickley (2020). Italy hands Nazi-looted Renaissance sculpture from the Uffizi to Germany. The Art Newspaper. 21 February.
India asks Oxford museum to return 'stolen' bronze statue
(India; United Kingdom)David Batty (2020). India asks Oxford museum to return 'stolen' bronze statue. The Guardian. 21 February.
Thief smashes priceless Cambridge church windows by Victorian artist
(United Kingdom)Alex Spencer (2020). Thief smashes priceless Cambridge church windows by Victorian artist. Cambridge Independent. 14 February.
Picture of stolen Thirumangai Alwar idol matches one in London Museum
(India; United Kingdom)TNN (2020). Picture of stolen Thirumangai Alwar idol matches one in London Museum. The Times of India. 13 February.
'Shady and unscrupulous' metal detectorist hits Winchelsea
(United Kingdom)Harry Bullmore (2020). 'Shady and unscrupulous' metal detectorist hits Winchelsea. The Argus. 13 February.
Los vigilantes del patrimonio rural
(Spain)The Guardians of Rural Heritage
Gabriel de la Iglesia (2020). Los vigilantes del patrimonio rural. Burgos Conecta. 8 February.
Roban la corona del Niño Jesús de la Virgen del Rosario de Lorquí
(Spain)Crown of the Baby Jesus from the Virgin of the Rosary of Lorquí stolen
J. Ruiz Palacios, R. Hernández (2020). Roban la corona del Niño Jesús de la Virgen del Rosario de Lorquí. La Verdad. 7 February.
Robo en el retablo del Rosario de la iglesia de Santo Domingo
(Spain)Altarpiece of the Rosary stolen from the church of Santo Domingo
Diario de Jerez (2020). Robo en el retablo del Rosario de la iglesia de Santo Domingo. Diario de Jerez. 6 February.
Roban la Virgen de la Inmaculada de un altar en una calle de Osuna
(Spain)Diario de Sevilla (2020). Roban la Virgen de la Inmaculada de un altar en una calle de Osuna. Diario de Sevilla. 4 February.
Turkish ministry seeks return of Panagia Soumela artefacts
(Turkey; Greece)Neos Kosmos (2020). Turkish ministry seeks return of Panagia Soumela artefacts. Neos Kosmos. 4 February.
Ex-museum director acquitted of non-return of ancient icons to Russia
(Russia)RAPSI (2019). Ex-museum director acquitted of non-return of ancient icons to Russia. RAPSI. 4 February.
Stolen fresco fragments welcomed home
(Cyprus; Netherlands)Evie Andreou (2019). Stolen fresco fragments welcomed home. Cyprus Mail. 25 January.
British aristocrat confronted by 'Indiana Jones of art world' over priceless stolen artefacts
(United Kingdom; Spain)Helena Horton (2019). British aristocrat confronted by 'Indiana Jones of art world' over priceless stolen artefacts. The Telegraph. 22 January.
Tebra recupera el cáliz de su iglesia 35 años después del robo
(Spain)Tebra recovers a chalice stolen from their church 35 years ago
M. Oliva Tomiño (2019). Tebra recupera el cáliz de su iglesia 35 años después del robo. Atlántico. 19 January.
Los guardianes del patrimonio religioso de iglesias y capillas
(Spain)The guardians of the religious heritage of churches and chapels
S.G. Rial (2019). Los guardianes del patrimonio religioso de iglesias y capillas. Le Voz de Galicia. 19 January.
Chinese villagers mourn lost deity as Dutch reject claim to mummified monk
(Netherlands; China)Isaac Beech (2018). Chinese villagers mourn lost deity as Dutch reject claim to mummified monk. The Sunday Times. 30 December.
Repatriation of 6th century mosaics 'important for cultural heritage'
(Cyprus; United States of America)CNA News Service (2018). Repatriation of 6th century mosaics 'important for cultural heritage'. Cyprus Mail. 22 December.
University offers £10,000 reward in bid to recover stolen silverware
(United Kingdom)Bex Bastable (2018). University offers £10,000 reward in bid to recover stolen silverware. Brighton & hove Independent. 21 December.
'Unique' paintings stolen from Limerick church found `tattered' and `crumbling'
(Ireland)Jess Casey (2018). 'Unique' paintings stolen from Limerick church found `tattered' and `crumbling'. Limerick Leader. 21 December.
Thief steals £100,000 worth of silverware from university chapel
(United Kingdom)Harry Bullmore (2018). Thief steals £100,000 worth of silverware from university chapel. The Argus. 17 December.
Church Leaders Sue Princeton Over `Stolen' Manuscripts
(Greece; United States of America)Colin Moynihan (2018). Church Leaders Sue Princeton Over `Stolen' Manuscripts. The New York Times. 14 December.
¿Cómo parar los expolios en las iglesias y ermitas sorianas?
(Spain)How to stop the looting of the churches and hermitages of Soria
Soria Noticias (2018). ¿Cómo parar los expolios en las iglesias y ermitas sorianas?. Soria Noticias. 2 November.
Thieves take entire roof from Grade I listed church
(United Kingdom)Press Association (2018). Thieves take entire roof from Grade I listed church. Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 5 October.
Roban en la iglesia de Valdegrulla en un nuevo ataque al patrimonio de la Diócesis de Osma-Soria
(Spain)Theft in the church of Veldegrulla in a new attack against the heritage of the Diocese of Osma-Soria
Europa Press (2018). Roban en la iglesia de Valdegrulla en un nuevo ataque al patrimonio de la Diócesis de Osma-Soria. 20 Minutos. 5 October.
Ancient Bible Stolen, Turns up Years Later at Museum of the Bible
(Greece; United States of America)Ben Kennedy (2018). Ancient Bible Stolen, Turns up Years Later at Museum of the Bible. CBN. 4 October.
Nuevo expolio en Soria: Roban dos capiteles románicos de la ermita de Boós
(Spain)New pillage in Soria: Two Romanesque capitals stolen from Boós hermitage
ABC Spain (2018). Nuevo expolio en Soria: Roban dos capiteles románicos de la ermita de Boós. ABC Spain. 1 October.
El patrimonio histórico de varios siglos en España, bajo la amenaza de los cazatesoros
(Spain)Centuries of historical heritage in Spain under threat from treasurehunters
Silvia Pisani (2018). El patrimonio histórico de varios siglos en España, bajo la amenaza de los cazatesoros. La Nación. 22 September.
Thieves steal £40,000 worth of lead from North Lincolnshire church
(United Kingdom)Simon Leonard (2018). Thieves steal £40,000 worth of lead from North Lincolnshire church. Grimsby Telegraph. 21 September.
Stolen icon of St George now back in Cyprus
(Cyprus; Switzerland)Evie Andreou (2018). Stolen icon of St George now back in Cyprus. Cyprus Mail. 20 September.
Stolen church bell in north recovered
(Cyprus)Kristian Chrysostomou (2018). Stolen church bell in north recovered. Cyprus Mail. 17 September.
Greek Orthodox Church Attempting to Reclaim Centuries-Old Manuscripts in U.S. Collections
(Greece; United States of America)Darden Livesay (2018). Greek Orthodox Church Attempting to Reclaim Centuries-Old Manuscripts in U.S. Collections. The Pappas Post. 17 September.
The pelican thief ... police probe after golden bird statue stolen from church
(United Kingdom)Kelly Williams (2018). The pelican thief ... police probe after golden bird statue stolen from church. Daily Post. 11 September.
Feds: US tribal items sold at Paris auction houses declines
(France; United States of America)Mary Hudetz (2018). Feds: US tribal items sold at Paris auction houses declines. The Journal Times. 7 September.
Twenty-one ancient skulls stolen from Kent church
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2018). Twenty-one ancient skulls stolen from Kent church. BBC News. 18 July.
Roban las joyas de la Virgen de la iglesia de Villamayor de Calatrava
(Spain)Jewels of the Virgin of the church of Villamayor de Calatrava stolen
ABC Spain (2018). Roban las joyas de la Virgen de la iglesia de Villamayor de Calatrava. ABC Spain. 5 July.
Should the Getty Return Its Famed "Victorious Youth' Statue?
(United States of America; Italy)Sarah E. Bond (2018). Should the Getty Return Its Famed "Victorious Youth' Statue?. Hyperallergic. 5 July.
Westminster Abbey urged by African ambassador to hand over looted relic
(Ethiopia; United Kingdom)Alex Williams (2018). Westminster Abbey urged by African ambassador to hand over looted relic. Premier. 4 July.
Police arrest 2 suspected illicit icon traders in Achaia
(Greece)eKathimerini (2018). Police arrest 2 suspected illicit icon traders in Achaia. eKathimerini. 2 July.
Berlin museum returns Nazi-looted 15th century relic to Jewish collector's heirs
(Germany)Polina Garaev (2018). Berlin museum returns Nazi-looted 15th century relic to Jewish collector's heirs. i24 News. 2 July.
Ethiopia claims Ten Commandments tablet hidden in Westminster Abbey
(Ethiopia; United Kingdom)Martin Bailey (2018). Ethiopia claims Ten Commandments tablet hidden in Westminster Abbey. The Art Newspaper. 2 July.
Centuries old artefacts stolen from Catton Hall chapel over bank holiday weekend
(United Kingdom)Beth Pridding (2018). Centuries old artefacts stolen from Catton Hall chapel over bank holiday weekend. Burton Mail. 8 May.
Cyprus regains rare Orthodox Christian mosaic stolen in '70s
(Cyprus)Associated Press (2018). Cyprus regains rare Orthodox Christian mosaic stolen in '70s. Waterloo Region Record. 28 April.
Stolen heart of Dublin's patron saint returned intact
(Ireland)Conor Humphries (2018). Stolen heart of Dublin's patron saint returned intact. Reuters. 26 April.
Ceremony to greet return of priceless looted Kanakaria mosaic
(Cyprus)Jean Christou (2018). Ceremony to greet return of priceless looted Kanakaria mosaic. Cyprus Mail. 23 April.
Tasoula Hadjitofi on Reclaiming Her Heritage
(Cyprus)Brian Tanguay (2018). Tasoula Hadjitofi on Reclaiming Her Heritage. Santa Barbara Independent. 18 April.
La Guardia Civil de Navarra investiga a un hombre por robar vestimentas eclesiásticas de la Iglesia de Arraiza
(Spain)The Guardia Civil of Navarra investigating a man for theft of ecclesiastical vestments from a Arraiza church
Navarra Información (2018). La Guardia Civil de Navarra investiga a un hombre por robar vestimentas eclesiásticas de la Iglesia de Arraiza. Navarra Información. 18 April.
Tardan 64 años en descubrir que les robaron un cuadro gótico con un «cambiazo»
(Spain)ABC Spain (2018). Tardan 64 años en descubrir que les robaron un cuadro gótico con un «cambiazo». ABC Spain. 17 April.
Norwich church burglar escapes jail sentence after help
(United Kingdom)Network Norfolk (2018). Norwich church burglar escapes jail sentence after help. Network Norfolk. 12 April.
Man who looted "irreplaceable" antiques from Norwich churches while homeless escapes jail
(United Kingdom)Dominic Gilbert (2018). Man who looted "irreplaceable" antiques from Norwich churches while homeless escapes jail. Eastern Daily Press. 11 April.
Britain's Secret Theft of Ethiopia's Most Wondrous Manuscripts
(Ethiopia; United Kingdom)James Jeffrey (2018). Britain's Secret Theft of Ethiopia's Most Wondrous Manuscripts. Atlas Obscura. 11 April.
Bible that Goering stole from Jew discovered
(France; Israel)Arutz Sheva (2018). Bible that Goering stole from Jew discovered. Israel National News. 11 April.
Painting stolen in Rome recovered
(Italy)ANSA (2018). Painting stolen in Rome recovered. ANSA. 11 April.
Roban un cáliz, un copón y unas crismeras de plata en la iglesia de San Martiño de Andrade
(Spain)C. López (2018). Roban un cáliz, un copón y unas crismeras de plata en la iglesia de San Martiño de Andrade. La Voz de Galicia. 11 April.
Nepali artefacts taken to Denmark: 'Six decades on, too easy to call collectors thieves'
(Nepal; Denmark)OnlineKhabar (2018). Nepali artefacts taken to Denmark: 'Six decades on, too easy to call collectors thieves'. OnlineKhabar. 1 February.
Antique painting stolen from St Philip's church in Senglea
(Malta)Independent (2018). Antique painting stolen from St Philip's church in Senglea. Independent. 22 January.
Tiny French Town Demands the Restitution of a Religious Reliquary From the Met
(United States of America; France)Naomi Rea (2018). Tiny French Town Demands the Restitution of a Religious Reliquary From the Met. ArtNet News. 16 January.
Theft of silverware and records from Whitton church was 'attack on community'
(United Kingdom)Andrew Hirst (2017). Theft of silverware and records from Whitton church was 'attack on community'. East Anglian Daily Times. 31 December.
Turkey requests France return tiles stolen from Sultan Selim II's tomb at Hagia Sophia
(Turkey; France)Daily Sabah (2017). Turkey requests France return tiles stolen from Sultan Selim II's tomb at Hagia Sophia. Daily Sabah. 26 December.
German museum returning objects robbed from Alaskan graves
(United States of America; Germany)Associated Press (2017). German museum returning objects robbed from Alaskan graves. KTUU. 19 December.
Scuffles break out as artworks removed from Catalan city's museum
(Spain)Sam Jones (2017). Scuffles break out as artworks removed from Catalan city's museum. The Guardian. 11 December.
'Pandora', operación contra el expolio
(Spain)'Pandora': operation against looting
Verónica Viñas (2017). 'Pandora', operación contra el expolio. Diario de León. 11 December.
Case over non-return of ancient icons to Russia sent back to prosecutors
(Russia; United States of America)RAPSI (2017). Case over non-return of ancient icons to Russia sent back to prosecutors. RAPSI. 11 December.
Russia and Israel sign historic deal to share digitised Gunzburg Collection
(Israel; Russia)Anny Shaw (2017). Russia and Israel sign historic deal to share digitised Gunzburg Collection. The Art Newspaper. 7 November.
York Minster to be protected with anti-terror security blocks
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2017). York Minster to be protected with anti-terror security blocks. BBC News. 6 November.
Stolen statue returned to church in huge recovery
(Italy)Elisabetta Povoledo (2017). Stolen statue returned to church in huge recovery. Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. 4 November.
Hurghada airport officials foil attempt to smuggle 18th-century Coptic icon
(Egypt; Germany)Nevine El-Aref (2017). Hurghada airport officials foil attempt to smuggle 18th-century Coptic icon. Ahram Online. 29 October.
Turkey seeks return of 16th-century Quran from London
(Turkey; United Kingdom)Anadolu Agency (2017). Turkey seeks return of 16th-century Quran from London. Daily Sabah. 24 October.
Hundreds of Italy's Churches Were Robbed of Artworks. This One Was Recovered.
(Italy)Elisabetta Povoledo (2017). Hundreds of Italy's Churches Were Robbed of Artworks. This One Was Recovered.. The New York Times. 22 October.
Tourist killed by falling masonry in famous Florence church
(Italy)Associated Press (2017). Tourist killed by falling masonry in famous Florence church. The Guardian. 19 October.
Border guards detain Briton who tried to smuggle collection of antiquities from Ukraine
(Ukraine; United Kingdom)Interfax Ukraine (2017). Border guards detain Briton who tried to smuggle collection of antiquities from Ukraine. Interfax Ukraine. 12 October.
The damage being done to our churches
(United Kingdom)KLFM (2017). The damage being done to our churches. KLFM. 6 October.
Roban las joyas de la Virgen de la Alegría de Majadahonda y destrozan el despacho parroquial de Santa Catalina
(Spain)Jewels of the Virgen de la Alegría of Majadahonda stolen and parish office of St Catherine destroyed
Majadahonda Magazin (2017). Roban las joyas de la Virgen de la Alegría de Majadahonda y destrozan el despacho parroquial de Santa Catalina. Majadahonda Magazin. 25 September.
Un detenido por robar piezas arqueológicas del yacimiento íbero de Ulldecona
(Spain)One detained for stealing archaeological pieces from Iberian site of Ulldecona
"La Vanguardia" (2017). Un detenido por robar piezas arqueológicas del yacimiento íbero de Ulldecona. La Vanguardia. 24 September.
Stolen church items found after tipoff during confession
(Malta)Times of Malta (2017). Stolen church items found after tipoff during confession. Times of Malta. 19 September.
Thieves break into Armenian Orthodox church in Istanbul's Beyoğlu, steal artefacts
(Turkey)Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Thieves break into Armenian Orthodox church in Istanbul's Beyoğlu, steal artefacts. Hurriyet Daily News. 15 September.
Police in Italy fight back against theft of art from churches
(Italy)The Local (2017). Police in Italy fight back against theft of art from churches. The Local. 13 September.
Italy police recover $8.4m worth of stolen church art
(Italy; Belgium)The News (2017). Italy police recover $8.4m worth of stolen church art. The News. 13 September.
Cospicua men charged with stealing €34,000 worth of items from parish church
(Malta)Matthew Agius (2017). Cospicua men charged with stealing €34,000 worth of items from parish church. Malta Today. 7 September.
Two in court on Cospicua church robbery charges
(Malta)Times of Malta (2017). Two in court on Cospicua church robbery charges. Times of Malta. 7 September.
The Mystery Behind The Lost Books Of A Cherished Lublin Yeshiva
(Poland; Germany)Barbara Finkelstein (2017). The Mystery Behind The Lost Books Of A Cherished Lublin Yeshiva. Forward. 31 August.
Briton arrested in Spanish hotel on suspicion of stealing ancient artifacts from Italy
(Spain; United Kingdom; Italy)James Badcock, Nick Squires (2017). Briton arrested in Spanish hotel on suspicion of stealing ancient artifacts from Italy. The Telegraph. 29 August.
Pagans demand return of church buildings 'stolen' 1,300 years ago
(United Kingdom)Olivia Rudgard (2017). Pagans demand return of church buildings 'stolen' 1,300 years ago. The Telegraph. 27 August.
Saving Italy's earthquake art
(Italy)Margaret Stenhouse (2017). Saving Italy's earthquake art. Wanted in Rome. 24 August.
Cologne secures cathedral in light of Sagrada Familia terror plot
(Germany; Spain)DW (2017). Cologne secures cathedral in light of Sagrada Familia terror plot. DW. 23 August.
Preocupación en Cantabria Ante el Robo de Campanas en Las Iglesias Rurales del Norte de España
(Spain)Concern in Cantabria about the Theft of Bells from Churches in Northern Spain
Francisco Medina (2017). Preocupación en Cantabria Ante el Robo de Campanas en Las Iglesias Rurales del Norte de España. Mituin. 16 August.
Thieves steal ancient chest from church at Ringstead, near Hunstanton
(United Kingdom)Chris Bishop (2017). Thieves steal ancient chest from church at Ringstead, near Hunstanton. Eastern Daily Press. 14 August.
Burglar admits damaging ancient wooden panel at Carlisle cathedral
(United Kingdom)News and Star (2017). Burglar admits damaging ancient wooden panel at Carlisle cathedral. News and Star. 10 August.
Desaparece una figura de un Niño Jesús durante una procesión
(Spain)FPA (2017). Desaparece una figura de un Niño Jesús durante una procesión. Diario de Sevilla. 8 August.
Thieves target historic Portuguese decorative tiles
(Portugal)The Sun Daily (2017). Thieves target historic Portuguese decorative tiles. The Sun Daily. 8 August.
La 'banda de las campanas' que arrasa las iglesias rurales: "No van a dejar ni una"
(Spain)The 'Bells gang" that devastate rural churches: "they won't leave a single one"
David Brunat (2017). La 'banda de las campanas' que arrasa las iglesias rurales: "No van a dejar ni una". El Confidencial. 6 August.
Detenido tras robar donativos de los feligreses y un cofre del siglo XVIII de una iglesia de Puente Genil
(Spain)Arrest made for theft of parishioner donations and 18th century chest from Puente Genil church
ABC Spain (2017). Detenido tras robar donativos de los feligreses y un cofre del siglo XVIII de una iglesia de Puente Genil. ABC Spain. 5 August.
More than £250,000 needed for alarms for Norfolk's churches
(United Kingdom)KL (2017). More than £250,000 needed for alarms for Norfolk's churches. KL. 3 August.
Cospicua parish church gets security alarms
(Malta)Ivan Martin (2017). Cospicua parish church gets security alarms. Times of Malta. 26 July.
Roban cinco campanas de las iglesias de Zuazo de Kuartango y Morillas
(Spain)Five bells from churches in Zuazo, Kuratango, and Morillas stolen
Ignacio Gatón (2017). Roban cinco campanas de las iglesias de Zuazo de Kuartango y Morillas. Gasteiz Hoy. 20 July.
El obispo denuncia el robo del copón de la Basílica de San Pascual en Vila-real
(Spain)Bishop denounces the theft of ciborium from Basilica of San Pascual in Vila-real
Europa Press (2017). El obispo denuncia el robo del copón de la Basílica de San Pascual en Vila-real. Europa Press. 16 July.
Chinese villagers demand identity of stolen mummy Buddha's new holder
(China; Netherlands)Xinhua (2017). Chinese villagers demand identity of stolen mummy Buddha's new holder. Xinhua. 15 July.
China villagers launch Dutch court bid to retrieve mummy
(China; Netherlands)BBC News (2017). China villagers launch Dutch court bid to retrieve mummy. BBC News. 14 July.
Robo de las campanas en la antigua iglesia de Abades
(Spain)Bells stolen from the ancient church of Abades
La Voz de Galicia (2017). Robo de las campanas en la antigua iglesia de Abades. La Voz de Galicia. 13 July.
Chinese villagers to claim back stolen mummy Buddha in Dutch court
(China; Netherlands)Liping Gu (2017). Chinese villagers to claim back stolen mummy Buddha in Dutch court. ECNS. 13 July.
Roban el campanil de la ermita Nuestra Señora de los Remedios de Villallano
(Spain)Campanile of the chapel of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios in Villallano robbed
SE12 (2017). Roban el campanil de la ermita Nuestra Señora de los Remedios de Villallano. SE12. 12 July.
Dutch court to hear Buddha relic case
(China; Netherlands)Caiyu Liu (2017). Dutch court to hear Buddha relic case. Global Times. 11 July.
Norway returns stolen antique Buddha sculpture to Myanmar
(Myanmar; Norway)WQOW (2017). Norway returns stolen antique Buddha sculpture to Myanmar. WQOQ. 6 July.
«Corrimos la voz de que si aparecía el Códice Calixtino dejaríamos la investigación»
(Spain)"We worked with the understanding that if the Codex Calixtinus appeared, we'd close the investigation"
La Voz de Galicia (2017). «Corrimos la voz de que si aparecía el Códice Calixtino dejaríamos la investigación». La Voz de Galicia. 4 July.
Indomitable champion of Cyprus' cultural heritage
(Cyprus)Marina Christofides (2017). Indomitable champion of Cyprus' cultural heritage. Cyprus Mail. 2 July.
Roban dos campanas de 200 kg en Labeaga (Navarra)
(Spain)Two bells weighing 200g stolen in Labeaga (Navarra)
EITB (2017). Roban dos campanas de 200 kg en Labeaga (Navarra). EITB. 27 June.
Unos ladrones roban la reliquia del hueso de San Hipólito Mártir en una iglesia de Cocentaina
(Spain)Thieves steal the bone reliquary of San Hipólito Mártir from a Cocentaina church
ABC Spain (2017). Unos ladrones roban la reliquia del hueso de San Hipólito Mártir en una iglesia de Cocentaina. ABC Spain. 21 June.
Roban un cáliz de plata de la Iglesia Mayor de Baza
(Spain)Silver chalice stolen from the main church of Baza
José Utrera García (2017). Roban un cáliz de plata de la Iglesia Mayor de Baza. Ideal. 18 June.
Recuperan la reliquia de Don Bosco
(Italy)"Periodista Digital" (2017). Recuperan la reliquia de Don Bosco. Periodista Digital. 16 June.
Vandals daub anti-christian messages on Tamworth's St Editha's Church
(United Kingdom)Tamworth Herald (2017). Vandals daub anti-christian messages on Tamworth's St Editha's Church. Tamworth Herald. 15 June.
Recuperan reliquia de Don Bosco que había sido robada
(Italy)Recovered: relic of Don Bosco that had been stolen
ACI Prensa (2017). Recuperan reliquia de Don Bosco que había sido robada. ACI Prensa. 15 June.
Picón se muestra "disgustado" por el robo y "preocupado" por los desprendimientos
(Spain)Picón "disgusted" by theft and "worried" by landslides
Burgos Conecta (2017). Picón se muestra "disgustado" por el robo y "preocupado" por los desprendimientos. Burgos Conecta. 10 June.
Roban las campanas de Villacibio
(Spain)Bells of Villacibio stolen
El Norte de Castilla (2017). Roban las campanas de Villacibio. El Norte de Castilla. 8 June.
Catholic Saint's Brain Stolen From Italian Church
(Italy)Ronel Puello (2017). Catholic Saint's Brain Stolen From Italian Church. Latin Post. 7 June.
Roban reliquias de San Bosco en Turín
(Italy)Relics of Saint Bosco stolen in Turin
El Debate (2017). Roban reliquias de San Bosco en Turín. El Debate. 3 June.
Millions at stake as Chinese villagers take collector to court over "man in the Buddha"
(China; Netherlands)John Hooper, Ted Plafker (2017). Millions at stake as Chinese villagers take collector to court over "man in the Buddha". AFR. 2 June.
Hopis Hoping to Recover Katsina Friends
(United States of America; France)John Christian Hopkins (2017). Hopis Hoping to Recover Katsina Friends. Lake Powell Life. 1 June.
Thieves raid safe and loot artefacts during church break-in
(United Kingdom)Christopher Gage (2017). Thieves raid safe and loot artefacts during church break-in. The Brecon & Radnor Express. 24 May.
El robo del retablo de Olivares
(Spain)The theft of the altarpiece of Olivares
Agapito Ojosnegros Lázaro (2017). El robo del retablo de Olivares. El Norte de Castilla. 15 May.
Million-euro crown stolen from Lyon museum
(France)AFP (2017). Million-euro crown stolen from Lyon museum. RFI. 14 May.
La Hermandad de la Resurrección denuncia el robo de varias joyas a la Virgen de la Aurora
(Spain)The Hermandad de la Resurrección denounces the theft of various jewels from the Virgin de la Aurora
Europa Press (2017). La Hermandad de la Resurrección denuncia el robo de varias joyas a la Virgen de la Aurora. La Vanguardia. 11 May.
Church regains three icons stolen from the north
(Cyprus; Germany)Cyprus Mail (2017). Church regains three icons stolen from the north. Cyprus Mail. 5 May.
Roban un Cristo del siglo XVI de la capilla del cementerio de Artea
(Spain)16th century Christ stolen from the chapel of the cemetery of Artea
El Correo (2017). Roban un Cristo del siglo XVI de la capilla del cementerio de Artea. El Correo. 27 April.
Priceless cross back on display at Murcia cathedral museum 40 years after being stolen
(Spain)Murcia Today (2017). Priceless cross back on display at Murcia cathedral museum 40 years after being stolen. Murcia Today. 24 April.
Germany to appeal first ruling allowing Nazi-looted art claim against it in U.S. court
(United States of America; Germany)Spencer S. Hsu (2017). Germany to appeal first ruling allowing Nazi-looted art claim against it in U.S. court. The Washington Post. 14 April.
Online ad leads Vienna couple to buy ancient Jewish headstone for $300
(Austria)JTA (2017). Online ad leads Vienna couple to buy ancient Jewish headstone for $300. JTA. 7 April.
Medieval stones stolen from Edinburgh hospital
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2017). Medieval stones stolen from Edinburgh hospital. BBC News. 4 April.
Ingresan en prisión los presuntos autores de un robo en una iglesia de O Carballiño
(Spain)Suspects in robbery of O Carballiño church sent to prison
La Voz de Galicia (2017). Ingresan en prisión los presuntos autores de un robo en una iglesia de O Carballiño. La Voz de Galicia. 24 March.
Teenager caused £5,000 of damage to ancient church in Dalgety Bay
(United Kingdom)Dunfermline Press (2017). Teenager caused £5,000 of damage to ancient church in Dalgety Bay. Dunfermline Press. 17 March.
Detenido tras robar limosnas y varias joyas en siete iglesias
(Spain)Arrest for theft of offerings and various jewels in seven churches
A. Rodriguez Ourense (2017). Detenido tras robar limosnas y varias joyas en siete iglesias. Atlántico. 17 March.
Los enemigos del patrimonio histórico
(Spain)The enemies of historic heritage
Aludena Ruiz (2017). Los enemigos del patrimonio histórico. El Diario. 13 March.
Was ancient church at Santon Downham, near Thetford, targeted by nighthawks?
(United Kingdom)Chris Bishop (2017). Was ancient church at Santon Downham, near Thetford, targeted by nighthawks?. Eastern Daily Press. 6 March.
La Xunta tendrá mayor control sobre bienes de la Iglesia en los que invierte
(Spain)Regional government will have more control over the items in Churches that it funds
Juan Capeáns (2017). La Xunta tendrá mayor control sobre bienes de la Iglesia en los que invierte. La Voz de Galicia. 2 March.
Detienen a un vecino de Calonge que robó el cáliz de la iglesia de Sant Martí
(Spain)Resident of Calonge arrested for stealing a chalice from the church of San Martí
EFE (2017). Detienen a un vecino de Calonge que robó el cáliz de la iglesia de Sant Martí. La Vanguardia. 28 February.
Stolen Guercino found in Casablanca
(Morocco; Italy)ANSA (2017). Stolen Guercino found in Casablanca. ANSA. 16 February.
Greek police arrest 81-year-old ex-poultry baron for undeclared antiquities
(Greece)Tornos News (2017). Greek police arrest 81-year-old ex-poultry baron for undeclared antiquities. Tornos News. 15 February.
Vandals target display of multifaith artworks at Gloucester Cathedral
(United Kingdom)Vanessa Thorpe (2017). Vandals target display of multifaith artworks at Gloucester Cathedral. The Guardian. 12 February.
Church secured against thieves - at cost of £311,000
(United Kingdom)Mark Foster (2017). Church secured against thieves - at cost of £311,000. Darlington & Stockton Times. 10 February.
Recuperan un misal y un sacro antiguos robados en Pinos del Valle
(Spain)Missal and ancient sacrum stolen in Pinos del Valle recovered
Granada Hoy (2017). Recuperan un misal y un sacro antiguos robados en Pinos del Valle. Granada Hoy. 7 February.
Cathedral-goers get up-close look at snatched medieval crucifix
(United Kingdom)Alex Williams (2017). Cathedral-goers get up-close look at snatched medieval crucifix. Premier. 6 February.
Call for Italy's quake-stricken works to return home for treatment
(Italy)Hannah McGivern (2017). Call for Italy's quake-stricken works to return home for treatment. The Art Newspaper. 3 February.
Date set for Chinese villagers' Dutch court battle over ownership of 1,000-year-old 'stolen' gilded statute
(Netherlands; China)Kinling Lo (2017). Date set for Chinese villagers' Dutch court battle over ownership of 1,000-year-old 'stolen' gilded statute. South China Morning Post. 3 February.
Antiques dealer jailed for stealing painting from Chester Cathedral
(United Kingdom)Nazia Parveen (2017). Antiques dealer jailed for stealing painting from Chester Cathedral. The Guardian. 31 January.
Roban cuatro imágenes de santos de la ermita de San Antonio de Frailes
(Spain)Four sculptures of saints stolen from the hermitage of San Antonio in Frailes
Belén Ramírez (2017). Roban cuatro imágenes de santos de la ermita de San Antonio de Frailes. Alcalá la Real. 27 January.
Ancient Welby church banned from displaying 'tasteless' plaque thanking lottery windfall
(United Kingdom)Tom Mack (2017). Ancient Welby church banned from displaying 'tasteless' plaque thanking lottery windfall. Leicester Mercury. 23 January.
Roban y profanan imágenes de la Virgen y el Niño en ermita de Córdoba
(Spain)Blanca Ruiz (2017). Roban y profanan imágenes de la Virgen y el Niño en ermita de Córdoba. ACI Prensa. 23 January.
Un ladrón llama al 112 tras caerse del tejado de la iglesia de San Pablo
(Spain)A thief calls 112 after falling off the roof of the Church of San Pablo
El Periódico (2017). Un ladrón llama al 112 tras caerse del tejado de la iglesia de San Pablo. El Periódico. 22 January.
Thieves steal lead from church roof
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2017). Thieves steal lead from church roof. BBC News. 19 January.
El Obispado de Cádiz afronta una multa por abandonar una iglesia paleocristiana
(Spain)The bishopric of Cádiz faces fine for abandoning early Christian church
Jesús A. Cañas (2017). El Obispado de Cádiz afronta una multa por abandonar una iglesia paleocristiana. El País. 18 January.
Young church bell thieves fined, given suspended sentences
(Malta)Matthew Agius (2017). Young church bell thieves fined, given suspended sentences. Malta Today. 17 January.
A prisión por robar un cáliz y dinero de la lotería de una iglesia de Onda
(Spain)Prison for theft of a chalice and lottery money from an Onda church
El Mundo (2017). A prisión por robar un cáliz y dinero de la lotería de una iglesia de Onda. El Mundo. 11 January.
Detenidos por robar en una iglesia de Onda
(Spain)Arrests for theft in an Onda church
Paula Varella (2017). Detenidos por robar en una iglesia de Onda. Cadena Ser. 11 January.
Thousands of pounds worth of damage caused to ancient church
(United Kingdom)Helen Machin (2017). Thousands of pounds worth of damage caused to ancient church. Tamworth Herald. 2 January.
Early Christian book shrine caused much soul searching
(Ireland)Fiona Gartland (2016). Early Christian book shrine caused much soul searching. The Irish Times. 29 December.
Roban dos campanas de bronce de 500 kilos en una iglesia de Porto do Son, A Coruña
(Spain)Two 500 kilo bronze bells stolen from the church of Porto do Son
Antena 3 (2016). Roban dos campanas de bronce de 500 kilos en una iglesia de Porto do Son, A Coruña. Antena 3. 28 December.
Modern fight over ancient library
(Germany)David Rising (2016). Modern fight over ancient library. The Journal Gazette. 27 December.
Una Hermandad de Guillena restituye la corona y el Niño Jesús robado para la Misa del Gallo
(Spain)Brotherhood of Guillena restores the stolen crown and the Baby Jesus for midnight mass
F. Cabanillas (2016). Una Hermandad de Guillena restituye la corona y el Niño Jesús robado para la Misa del Gallo. Arahal Información. 27 December.
London church to be reunited with stolen 16th-century carving
(United Kingdom; Belgium)Dalya Alberge (2016). London church to be reunited with stolen 16th-century carving. The Guardian. 21 December.
A Master Work, the Ghent Altarpiece, Reawakens Stroke by Stroke
(Netherlands)Milan Schreuer (2016). A Master Work, the Ghent Altarpiece, Reawakens Stroke by Stroke. The New York Times. 19 December.
New Exhibition Shows Poland Using Jewish Gravestones to Build Walls, Sidewalks, Playgrounds
(Poland; United States of America)JNi.Media (2016). New Exhibition Shows Poland Using Jewish Gravestones to Build Walls, Sidewalks, Playgrounds. The Jewish Press. 13 December.
Abren un boquete en la puerta de la capilla de San Antón, en Cedeira, para robar el cepillo
(Spain)Hole opened in the door of the chapel of San Anton in Cedeira to rob the chapel
Ana F. Cuba (2016). Abren un boquete en la puerta de la capilla de San Antón, en Cedeira, para robar el cepillo. La Voz de Galicia. 6 December.
La Policía detiene a los presuntos autores del robo en la iglesia y la rectoral de Cea
(Spain)Police arrested suspects in the robbery of the church and rectory of Cea
Faro de Vigo (2016). La Policía detiene a los presuntos autores del robo en la iglesia y la rectoral de Cea. Faro de Vigo. 5 December.
Man guilty of stealing Chester Cathedral's Greek Lazarus painting
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2016). Man guilty of stealing Chester Cathedral's Greek Lazarus painting. BBC News. 5 December.
Man 'stole' Chester Cathedral's Greek Lazarus painting
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2016). Man 'stole' Chester Cathedral's Greek Lazarus painting. BBC News. 30 November.
Man accused of stealing Chester Cathedral icon stands trial
(United Kingdom)Frances Barrett (2016). Man accused of stealing Chester Cathedral icon stands trial. The Chester Chronicle. 30 November.
Roban una reliquia del siglo XVI del Museo de Arte Sacro y la entregan a la Policía Local
(Spain)Sixteenth century relic stolen from the Museum of Sacred Art and deliver to Local Police
David Gonzalez (2016). Roban una reliquia del siglo XVI del Museo de Arte Sacro y la entregan a la Policía Local. El Correo. 29 November.
Trente ans aprés, le dénouement d'un vol rocambolesque d'albâtres précieux?
(France)Thirty years later, the denouement of a fantastic flight of precious alabaster?
Le Point (2016). Trente ans aprés, le dénouement d'un vol rocambolesque d'albâtres précieux?. Le Point. 18 November.
Stealing Hosts for anti-Catholic art? Not illegal, Spanish judge says
(Spain)CNA (2016). Stealing Hosts for anti-Catholic art? Not illegal, Spanish judge says. Catholic News Agency. 16 November.
Recuperados el sagrario y el copón sustraídos de la iglesia de Polloe
(Spain)Tabernacle and ciborium stolen from Polloe church recovered
El Diario Vasco (2016). Recuperados el sagrario y el copón sustraídos de la iglesia de Polloe. El Diario Vasco. 10 November.
Roban dos tallas de los siglos XVI y XVIII en la iglesia de Villaldavín
(Spain)Carved sculptures from the 16th and 18th centuries stolen from the church of Villaldavín
El Norte de Castilla (2016). Roban dos tallas de los siglos XVI y XVIII en la iglesia de Villaldavín. El Norte de Castilla. 8 November.
Dutch court reportedly issues notice to collector of mummified statue
(China; Netherlands)Li Yan (2016). Dutch court reportedly issues notice to collector of mummified statue. ECNS. 8 November.
Minister vows tough control on cultural heritage after fire damages ancient Vardzia frescos
(Georgia)Agenda News (2016). Minister vows tough control on cultural heritage after fire damages ancient Vardzia frescos. Agenda News. 7 November.
Historic painting looted from church in Italy destroyed by earthquake
(Italy)Allen Cone (2016). Historic painting looted from church in Italy destroyed by earthquake. UPI. 7 November.
Obras de arte en 'busca y captura'
(Spain)Works of art in 'search and capture'
Carlos Fonesca (2016). Obras de arte en 'busca y captura'. Voz Populi. 5 November.
14th century Italian manuscript transferred to ICE following probe
(United States of America; Italy; Switzerland)ICE (2016). 14th century Italian manuscript transferred to ICE following probe. ICE. 4 November.
Italian Preservationists Save 900 Artworks From the Ruins of Earthquake-Struck Amatrice
(Italy)Danny Lewis (2016). Italian Preservationists Save 900 Artworks From the Ruins of Earthquake-Struck Amatrice. Smithsonian. 25 October.
These Sifrei Torah made it through hard times in Poland, Iraq, Portugal, Russia and elsewhere, before being reborn in new communities.
(Israel; Iraq; Poland; Portugal; Czech Republic; Russia)The Jerusalem Post (2016). These Sifrei Torah made it through hard times in Poland, Iraq, Portugal, Russia and elsewhere, before being reborn in new communities.. The Jerusalem Post. 24 October.
Roban ornamentos religiosos y joyas en la iglesia de Santa María en Ocaña
(Spain)Religious ornaments and jewellery stolen from the church of Santa María in Ocaña
ABC España (2016). Roban ornamentos religiosos y joyas en la iglesia de Santa María en Ocaña. ABC España. 18 October.
Roban la campana de la iglesia de Quintana del Pino
(Spain)Loreto Velázquez (2016). Roban la campana de la iglesia de Quintana del Pino. El Correo De Burgos. 14 October.
Art detectives track down stolen 12th-century Indian sculpture
(India; United Kingdom)Richard Morris (2016). Art detectives track down stolen 12th-century Indian sculpture. India GB News. 3 October.
Spanish thieves find easy source of loot: unprotected churches
(Spain)Jordi Pérez Colomé (2016). Spanish thieves find easy source of loot: unprotected churches. El País. 30 September.
When Art Thieves Target Treasures In Churches
(Germany)Tobias Heimbach (2016). When Art Thieves Target Treasures In Churches. World Crunch. 30 September.
Russian collector repatriates 17th-century icon to Yaroslavl church
(Russia; Italy)Sophia Kishkovsky (2016). Russian collector repatriates 17th-century icon to Yaroslavl church. The Art Newspaper. 30 September.
Una carta anónima desvela el robo de cuatro campanas en la Casa del Chavo
(Spain)An anonymous letter reveals the theft of four bells from the Casa del Chavo C
Javier Martínez (2016). Una carta anónima desvela el robo de cuatro campanas en la Casa del Chavo. Las Provincias. 27 September.
Un tapiz robado multiplica por diez su precio tras 'perder' el nombre
(Spain)A stolen tapestry that's price multiplied by ten after 'losing' its name.
Eduardo Bayona (2016). Un tapiz robado multiplica por diez su precio tras 'perder' el nombre. Publico. 25 September.
The ghost of Vaman Ghiya is rising
(India; United Kingdom)Vijay Kumar (2016). The ghost of Vaman Ghiya is rising. DNA. 24 September.
Buddha statue theft from temple treated as hate crime
(United Kingdom)Jenny Thomson (2016). Buddha statue theft from temple treated as hate crime. STV. 20 September.
Yobs 'mindlessly' smash historic stained-glass window in 12th-century Rye church
(United Kingdom)Adrian Imms (2016). Yobs 'mindlessly' smash historic stained-glass window in 12th-century Rye church. The Argus. 15 September.
Vandals daub bizarre message on cathedral's 900 year old walls
(United Kingdom)The Plymouth Herald (2016). Vandals daub bizarre message on cathedral's 900 year old walls. Plymouth Herald. 13 September.
US Judge Approves Warrant for Acoma Shield Listed for Sale by Paris Auction House
(United States of America; France)Allison Meier (2016). US Judge Approves Warrant for Acoma Shield Listed for Sale by Paris Auction House. Hyperallergic. 7 September.
200-year-old priceless bibles returned to church after break-in
(United Kingdom)Ben Philip (2016). 200-year-old priceless bibles returned to church after break-in. Daily Record. 3 September.
Robo frustrado de noche en la iglesia de Santa María de Laredo
(Spain)Theft thwarted in the night at the church of Santa María de Laredo
Abel Verano (2016). Robo frustrado de noche en la iglesia de Santa María de Laredo. El Diario Montañes. 3 September.
Roban las joyas de la Virgen en la ermita de Tiagua
(Spain)Jewels of the Virgin of the hermitage of Tiagua stolen
La Voz de Lanzarote (2016). Roban las joyas de la Virgen en la ermita de Tiagua. La Voz de Lanzarote. 1 September.
Judge OKs return of Native American shield sent to Paris
(United States of America; France)Mary Hudetz (2016). Judge OKs return of Native American shield sent to Paris. Las Cruces Sun-News. 31 August.
Assisi basilica declared safe after fatal earthquake strikes central Italy
(Italy)Hannah McGivern (2016). Assisi basilica declared safe after fatal earthquake strikes central Italy. The Art Newspaper. 24 August.
El hermano mayor de la Fe da por perdidas las 37 piezas de joyería robadas pese a la detención del ladrón
(Spain)The head of La Hermandad de la Fe give up as lost 37 pieces of jewellery stolen, despite the arrest of the thief
Europa Press (2016). El hermano mayor de la Fe da por perdidas las 37 piezas de joyería robadas pese a la detención del ladrón. La Informacion. 20 August.
Burglars steal brass from altar of Shipley church
(United Kingdom)Steve Wright (2016). Burglars steal brass from altar of Shipley church. Telegraph & Argus. 19 August.
Police appeal for information following silver theft from Gloucestershire church
(United Kingdom)Alex Capon (2016). Police appeal for information following silver theft from Gloucestershire church. Antiques Trade Gazette. 19 August.
Brass ornaments stolen from Chelmondiston Church
(United Kingdom)Ellis Barker (2016). Brass ornaments stolen from Chelmondiston Church. East Anglian Daily Times. 19 August.
Our Prayers Are Answered as Beast Jesus Stars in a Comic Opera
(Spain)Claire Voon (2016). Our Prayers Are Answered as Beast Jesus Stars in a Comic Opera. Hyperallergic. 15 August.
Polynesian sculpture admired by Picasso and Henry Moore far older than previously thought
(French Polynesia; United Kingdom)Martin Bailey (2016). Polynesian sculpture admired by Picasso and Henry Moore far older than previously thought. The Art Newspaper. 15 August.
St Peter Mancroft memorial desecrated after "disgraceful" theft
(United Kingdom)David Hannant (2016). St Peter Mancroft memorial desecrated after "disgraceful" theft. Eastern Daily Press. 13 August.
Charity saddened by theft of irreplaceable Tudor stained glass from Leicestershire chapel
(United Kingdom)Dan J. Martin (2016). Charity saddened by theft of irreplaceable Tudor stained glass from Leicestershire chapel. Leicester Mercury. 8 August.
Ancient plaque welcoming visitors to Ayr's historic Auld Kirk vanishes
(United Kingdom)Stephen Houston (2016). Ancient plaque welcoming visitors to Ayr's historic Auld Kirk vanishes. Daily Record. 7 August.
Priceless stained glass window stolen from historic village church
(United Kingdom)Harborough Mail (2016). Priceless stained glass window stolen from historic village church. Harborough Mail. 3 August.
Cologne cathedral hires lawyer to stop Pokemon players
(Germany)Associated Press (2016). Cologne cathedral hires lawyer to stop Pokemon players. Catholic Herald. 27 July.
Iran's National Library receives 2 rare Quran manuscripts
(Iran; Germany)Mehr News Agency (2016). Iran's National Library receives 2 rare Quran manuscripts. Mehr News Agency. 23 July.
U.S. files complaint to recover Acoma war shield
(United States of America; France)Anne Constable (2016). U.S. files complaint to recover Acoma war shield. Santa Fe New Mexican. 23 July.
Destrozan con pintadas la fachada de la ermita del Calvario y sus estaciones de penitencia
(Spain)The facade of the hermitage of Calvario and it's stations of the cross destroyed by graffiti
Marbella Directo (2016). Destrozan con pintadas la fachada de la ermita del Calvario y sus estaciones de penitencia. Marbella Directo. 13 July.
Un año y tres meses por robar en una iglesia rumana de Roquetas
(Spain)On year and three month for theft from a Romanian church in Roquetas
Diario de Almería (2016). Un año y tres meses por robar en una iglesia rumana de Roquetas. Diario de Almería. 13 July.
Roban una de las campanas de Duález
(Spain)One of the bell of Duález stolen
David Carrera (2016). Roban una de las campanas de Duález. El Diario Montañes. 7 July.
Detienen a presuntos autores del robo de las coronas de la Virgen de la Cabeza
(Spain)Assumed robbers of the crown of the Virgen de la Cabeza arrested
CLM24 (2016). Detienen a presuntos autores del robo de las coronas de la Virgen de la Cabeza. CLM24. 30 June.
'Heartless' burglars smash up church with sledgehammers
(United Kingdom)Kelsey Maxwell (2016). 'Heartless' burglars smash up church with sledgehammers. Leigh Journal. 29 June.
Welcome home party for Devon church's priceless panels
(United Kingdom)W.M.N.H. Finch (2016). Welcome home party for Devon church's priceless panels. The Herald. 29 June.
Stolen medieval panels restored and reinstalled in Devon church
(United Kingdom)Steven Morris (2016). Stolen medieval panels restored and reinstalled in Devon church. The Guardian. 24 June.
Police appeal for witnesses after thieves steal lead from Hillhouse Parish Church roof
(United Kingdom)Kirsten Mcstay (2016). Police appeal for witnesses after thieves steal lead from Hillhouse Parish Church roof. Daily Record. 24 June.
Thieves cause £20,000 of damage to one of Stockton's most historic buildings
(United Kingdom)Chris Webber (2016). Thieves cause £20,000 of damage to one of Stockton's most historic buildings. The Northern Echo. 23 June.
Roban joyas y causan daños por valor de 90.000 euros en la parroquia de la Trinidad
(Spain)Jewels robbed and 90,000 euros of damage caused in the parish church of Trinidad
Juan Cano (2016). Roban joyas y causan daños por valor de 90.000 euros en la parroquia de la Trinidad. Diario Sur. 23 June.
Over ten thousand stolen items con scated from Bullas antique collector
(Spain)Murcia Today (2016). Over ten thousand stolen items con scated from Bullas antique collector. Murcia Today. 22 June.
Tribes hail shield's halted sale; collectors ask what's next
(United States of America; France)Mary Hudetz (2016). Tribes hail shield's halted sale; collectors ask what's next. News Times. 22 June.
Trémel. Un joyau du XVIe siécle ravagé par un incendie
(France)Trémel. A sixteenth century jewel destroyed by fire
Le Télégramme (2016). Trémel. Un joyau du XVIe siécle ravagé par un incendie. Le Télégramme. 21 June.
Locals fear alcohol fueled vandalism will destroy the last remaining relics of Old Palmerstown Church
(Ireland)Claire Scott (2016). Locals fear alcohol fueled vandalism will destroy the last remaining relics of Old Palmerstown Church. Dublin Live. 18 June.
Thieves strip lead off East Meon church roof
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2016). Thieves strip lead off East Meon church roof. BBC News. 17 June.
Lawsuit Underway to Bring Illegally Traded Chinese Self-Mummified Buddhist Statue Back Home
(China; Netherlands)Margaux Schreurs (2016). Lawsuit Underway to Bring Illegally Traded Chinese Self-Mummified Buddhist Statue Back Home. The Beijinger. 17 June.
Villagers in court over stolen statue
(China; Netherlands)Xinhua (2016). Villagers in court over stolen statue. Shanghai Daily. 16 June.
Vandals damage up to 40 gravestones in Inverness cemetery
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2016). Vandals damage up to 40 gravestones in Inverness cemetery. BBC News. 15 June.
Valuable 16th century silver stolen in church raid
(United Kingdom)ITV News (2016). Valuable 16th century silver stolen in church raid. ITV News. 14 June.
Copper worth thousands stolen from roof of St Mary's Church in Clothall, Baldock
(United Kingdom)Hertfordshire Mercury (2016). Copper worth thousands stolen from roof of St Mary's Church in Clothall, Baldock. Hertfordshire Mercury. 14 June.
British doubts over Joan of Arc's ring
(United Kingdom; France)Martin Bailey (2016). British doubts over Joan of Arc's ring. The Art Newspaper. 9 June.
Tres detenidos por 35 robos en colegios e iglesias
(Spain)Three arrested for 35 robberies in schools and churches
Europa Press (2016). Tres detenidos por 35 robos en colegios e iglesias. Europa Press. 9 June.
Revealed: how altarpiece broke in disastrous fall at London's National Gallery
(United Kingdom)Emily Sharpe (2016). Revealed: how altarpiece broke in disastrous fall at London's National Gallery. The Art Newspaper. 9 June.
Moscow Roadworks Damaging Archaeological Remains, Activists Say
(Russia)The Moscow Times (2016). Moscow Roadworks Damaging Archaeological Remains, Activists Say. The Moscow Times. 6 June.
Relic of Pope John Paul II stolen from Cologne Cathedral
(Germany)Reuters (2016). Relic of Pope John Paul II stolen from Cologne Cathedral. Business Insider. 5 June.
Editorial: Acoma shield closer to home
(United States of America; France)Albuquerque Journal (2016). Editorial: Acoma shield closer to home. Albuquerque Journal. 5 June.
Detenido el autor del robo en la iglesia del Perpetuo Socorro
(Spain)Robber of the Church of Perpetual Help arrested
Diario de Alto Aragón (2016). Detenido el autor del robo en la iglesia del Perpetuo Socorro. Diario de Alto Aragón. 4 June.
Priest nabbed for robbing churches
(Greece)eKathimerini (2016). Priest nabbed for robbing churches. eKathimerini. 2 June.
Arqueólogos piden apoyo "decidido" a las administraciones para detener el expolio del yacimiento de Malamoneda en Toledo
(Spain)Archaeologists ask administration for support to stop the looting of the site of Malamoneda in Toledo
Europa Press (2016). Arqueólogos piden apoyo "decidido" a las administraciones para detener el expolio del yacimiento de Malamoneda en Toledo. La Vanguardia. 2 June.
Two arrested after two-month crime spree at east Norfolk churches
(United Kingdom)Geraldine Scott (2016). Two arrested after two-month crime spree at east Norfolk churches. Evening News 24. 1 June.
Student who scrawled 'don't bomb Syria' in giant black letters on historic World Heritage-listed church opposite Parliament is spared jail
(United Kingdom)Mark Duell (2016). Student who scrawled 'don't bomb Syria' in giant black letters on historic World Heritage-listed church opposite Parliament is spared jail. The Daily Mail. 1 June.
Vandals damage headstones at Leslie Cemetery, Glenrothes
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2016). Vandals damage headstones at Leslie Cemetery, Glenrothes. BBC News. 30 May.
US hails 'small victory' as Paris auction withdraws Native American shield
(United States of America; France)France 24 (2016). US hails 'small victory' as Paris auction withdraws Native American shield. France 24. 30 May.
Paris auction house cancels sale of Acoma shield
(United States of America; France)Michael Coleman (2016). Paris auction house cancels sale of Acoma shield. Albuquerque Journal. 30 May.
Acoma shield being auctioned in Paris
(United States of America; France)Michael Coleman (2016). Acoma shield being auctioned in Paris. Albuquerque Journal. 30 May.
Shock after thieves behead angel statue in Cambridge graveyard
(United Kingdom)Chris Elliott (2016). Shock after thieves behead angel statue in Cambridge graveyard. Cambridge News. 30 May.
La Policía recupera un óleo de Berruguete del siglo XVI robado a una iglesia de Lantadilla (Palencia)
(Spain)Police recover a 16th century Berruguete painting stolen from a Lantadilla church (Palencia)
EcoDiario (2016). La Policía recupera un óleo de Berruguete del siglo XVI robado a una iglesia de Lantadilla (Palencia). EcoDiario. 29 May.
Roban las coronas de la patrona y la Esperanza de Hinojos
(Spain)The crowns of the patron saint and the Esperanza of Hinojos stolen
José Javier Comas Rodríguez (2016). Roban las coronas de la patrona y la Esperanza de Hinojos. Pasión en Sevilla. 27 May.
The Latest: Officials say Acoma shield was stolen years ago
(United States of America; France)Associated Press (2016). The Latest: Officials say Acoma shield was stolen years ago. Yahoo News. 27 May.
Heinrich: Halt French Auction of Sacred Native American Artifacts
(United States of America; France)Martin Heinrich (2016). Heinrich: Halt French Auction of Sacred Native American Artifacts. KRWG. 26 May.
Native Americans implore France to halt artifact sale: 'It harkens to slave auctions'
(United States of America; France)David Smith (2016). Native Americans implore France to halt artifact sale: 'It harkens to slave auctions'. The Guardian. 25 May.
Teenager, 15, charged over vandalism at historic Fife church
(United Kingdom)Craig Smith (2016). Teenager, 15, charged over vandalism at historic Fife church. The Courier. 24 May.
Native Americans step up fight over sacred object auctions
(United States of America; France)AFP (2016). Native Americans step up fight over sacred object auctions. The Daily Mail. 24 May.
Ocultar los elementos de valor de los templos a partir de ahora, una de las soluciones
(Spain)Hide the valuable items of the churches from now on, one of the solutions
Ángel García (2016). Ocultar los elementos de valor de los templos a partir de ahora, una de las soluciones. Zamora 24 Horas. 23 May.
El Gobierno admite el robo en 58 iglesias de Zamora entre febrero y mayo
(Spain)The Government admits to robberies of 58 churches in Zamora between February and May.
I. Gómez (2016). El Gobierno admite el robo en 58 iglesias de Zamora entre febrero y mayo. La Opinión de Zamora. 23 May.
No fue Thomas Crown, fue un butronero: el perfil del ladrón de arte en España
(Spain)Not Thomas Crown, but a hole-maker: the profile of an art thief in Spain
Rebeca Fernández (2016). No fue Thomas Crown, fue un butronero: el perfil del ladrón de arte en España. El Confidencial. 22 May.
Stolen Chalice Remains Missing
(United Kingdom)Rebecca Cain (2016). Stolen Chalice Remains Missing. Hereford Times. 19 May.
Más de medio centenar de templos, asaltados desde el mes de marzo
(Spain)More than 50 churches attacked since the month of March
Alejandro Bermudez (2016). Más de medio centenar de templos, asaltados desde el mes de marzo. La Opinión de Zamora. 18 May.
Police launch appeal after church silver worth more than £3,000 stolen from Cambridgeshire village
(United Kingdom)Florence Sneed (2016). Police launch appeal after church silver worth more than £3,000 stolen from Cambridgeshire village. Cambridge News. 16 May.
Ukraine's first printed book stolen from library
(Ukraine)Ukraine Today (2016). Ukraine's first printed book stolen from library. Ukraine Today. 16 May.
Los ladrones roban y provocan serios daños en el santuario de la Carballeda, en Rionegro
(Spain)Thieves steal from and cause serious damage to the sanctuary of Carballeda in Rionegro
La Opinión de Zamora (2016). Los ladrones roban y provocan serios daños en el santuario de la Carballeda, en Rionegro. La Opinión de Zamora. 16 May.
Zamora, en jaque por los continuos robos en su patrimonio religioso
(Spain)Zamora held in check by continuous robberies of its religious heritage
Alberto Ferreras (2016). Zamora, en jaque por los continuos robos en su patrimonio religioso. ABC España. 13 May.
Guelph Treasure Heirs Explain Why Case Belongs in U.S. Court
(United States of America; Germany)Nicholas O'Donnell (2016). Guelph Treasure Heirs Explain Why Case Belongs in U.S. Court. JD Supra. 13 May.
Antique dealer who plundered churches for profit jailed
(United Kingdom)Steven Morris (2016). Antique dealer who plundered churches for profit jailed. The Guardian. 10 May.
Six items stolen from chapels still missing
(Malta)Sarah Carabott (2016). Six items stolen from chapels still missing. Times of Malta. 6 May.
Church raider jailed after stealing priceless relics, including ancient coffin
(United Kingdom)Jeanette Oldham (2016). Church raider jailed after stealing priceless relics, including ancient coffin. Birmingham Mail. 6 May.
El robo en la necrópolis de Elorrio abre el debate sobre la protección del patrimonio
(Spain)Theft in the necropolis of Elorrio starts debate about the protection of heritage
Alain Salterain (2016). El robo en la necrópolis de Elorrio abre el debate sobre la protección del patrimonio. Deia. 6 May.
Desarticulada una banda por robo con fuerza en iglesias
(Spain)Gang busted for aggravated theft in churches
EFE (2016). Desarticulada una banda por robo con fuerza en iglesias. La Cronica de Badajoz. 5 May.
Las iglesias de Torres, Almendra y Almaraz, últimas "víctimas" de la oleada de robos
(Spain)The churches of Torres, Almendra, and Almaraz, latest "victims" of theft spree
La Opinión de Zamora (2016). Las iglesias de Torres, Almendra y Almaraz, últimas "víctimas" de la oleada de robos. La Opinión de Zamora. 5 May.
Roban el Sagrario de la Iglesia del Perpetuo Socorro
(Spain)The tabernacle of the Church of Perpetual Sorrow stolen
Radio Huesca (2016). Roban el Sagrario de la Iglesia del Perpetuo Socorro. Radio Huesca. 4 May.
Detenido por robar dos candelabros de plata de la iglesia de la Victoria
(Spain)Arrest for stealing two silver candelabras from the church of la Victoria
César Pérez Pacheco (2016). Detenido por robar dos candelabros de plata de la iglesia de la Victoria. Jerez Sin Fronteras. 3 May.
Los ladrones asaltan los templos de Requejo, Barrios, Santa Colomba, San Miguel y Riego
(Spain)Thieves attack the temples of Requejo, Barrios, Santa Colomba, San Miguel, and Riego
La Opinión de Zamora (2016). Los ladrones asaltan los templos de Requejo, Barrios, Santa Colomba, San Miguel y Riego. La Opinión de Zamora. 1 May.
Forget the Kohinoor, could we have the Amaravati Stupa sculptures back please?
(India; United Kingdom)Ruchika Sharma (2016). Forget the Kohinoor, could we have the Amaravati Stupa sculptures back please?. Scroll.in. 1 May.
Roban la corona de oro de la Virgen del Rosario en la iglesia de Gallegos del Río
(Spain)Gold crown of the Virgin of the Rosary stolen from the church of Gallegos del Río
La Opinión de Zamora (2016). Roban la corona de oro de la Virgen del Rosario en la iglesia de Gallegos del Río. La Opinión de Zamora. 30 April.
Roban una de las tres campanas de la iglesia de Carracedo tras utilizar una grúa
(Spain)One of the three bells of the church of Carracedo stolen with the use of a crane
La Opinión de Zamora (2016). Roban una de las tres campanas de la iglesia de Carracedo tras utilizar una grúa. La Opinión de Zamora. 29 April.
Le piden 3,5 años de cárcel por robar una pila bautismal del siglo XIII
(Spain)3.5 years in prison sought for the theft of a 13th century baptismal font
Ricardo Sánchez Rico (2016). Le piden 3,5 años de cárcel por robar una pila bautismal del siglo XIII. El Norte de Castilla. 19 April.
'Valuable' artworks found three years after Kiltullagh church theft
(Ireland)BBC News (2016). 'Valuable' artworks found three years after Kiltullagh church theft. BBC News. 12 April.
Nationally important 12th century monument spray-painted by vandals
(United Kingdom)Brian Donnelly (2016). Nationally important 12th century monument spray-painted by vandals. The Herald. 2 April.
More looted antiquities welcomed home
(Cambodia; France)Vong Sokheng (2016). More looted antiquities welcomed home. The Phnom Penh Post. 31 March.
Special ceremony to mark return of valuable icons
(Cyprus)Cyprus Mail (2016). Special ceremony to mark return of valuable icons. Cyprus Mail. 30 March.
Stop the Roof Raiders: Lead thieves strike Boxted church as total hit by suspected gang reaches 16 in Suffolk
(United Kingdom)Matt Reason (2016). Stop the Roof Raiders: Lead thieves strike Boxted church as total hit by suspected gang reaches 16 in Suffolk. East Anglian Daily Times. 25 March.
Yobs set fire to historic Prestwick church and burn ivy from ancient walls
(United Kingdom)Stuart Wilson (2016). Yobs set fire to historic Prestwick church and burn ivy from ancient walls. Daily Record. 25 March.
Trio of rare Viking artefacts reported stolen from church at Sockburn, near Darlington
(United Kingdom)Charlotte Bowe (2016). Trio of rare Viking artefacts reported stolen from church at Sockburn, near Darlington. The Northern Echo. 23 March.
La diócesis estima que el 70%de las piezas sustraídas en este siglo han sido recuperadas
(Spain)The diocese estimated that 70%of the pieces stolen in this century have been recovered
Diario de Burgos (2016). La diócesis estima que el 70%de las piezas sustraídas en este siglo han sido recuperadas. Diario de Burgos. 22 March.
10 «valiosas» obras robadas en el último gran expolio de arte sacro no aparecen
(Spain)10 valuable works stolen in the recent large plundering of sacred are have not been found
I. Elices (2016). 10 «valiosas» obras robadas en el último gran expolio de arte sacro no aparecen. Diario de Burgos. 22 March.
La Iglesia de Jaén reza en desagravio tras el robo de la Custodia de Las Bernardas
(Spain)The church of Jaén prays for help after the theft of the Custodia of Las Bernardas.
Javier López (2016). La Iglesia de Jaén reza en desagravio tras el robo de la Custodia de Las Bernardas. ABC España. 14 March.
Córdoba rejects Catholic church's claim to own mosque-cathedral
(Spain)Stephen Burgen (2016). Córdoba rejects Catholic church's claim to own mosque-cathedral. The Guardian. 13 March.
Cathedral reopens home of historic order after thefts
(United Kingdom)Diane King (2016). Cathedral reopens home of historic order after thefts. Edinburgh Evening News. 12 March.
Roban una pieza del paso de misterio del Ecce - Homo
(Spain)Piece of the paso de misterio of Ecce-Homo stolen.
A. Cañadas (2016). Roban una pieza del paso de misterio del Ecce - Homo. Cofrademania. 10 March.
Stolen artworks and archaeological artifacts seized as Bullas resident is arrested
(Spain)Murcia Today (2016). Stolen artworks and archaeological artifacts seized as Bullas resident is arrested. Murcia Today. 9 March.
Medieval Reliquary Discovered at Christian Monastery Looted by Treasure Hunters ahead of Archaeological Excavations
(Bulgaria)Ivan Dikov (2016). Medieval Reliquary Discovered at Christian Monastery Looted by Treasure Hunters ahead of Archaeological Excavations. Archaeology in Bulgaria. 7 March.
Elderly pair held after 3,000 French church objects found
(France)Expatica (2016). Elderly pair held after 3,000 French church objects found. Expatica. 7 March.
'The toilets were absolutely full of crucifixes': Two elderly people arrested over theft of religious items
(France)AFP (2016). 'The toilets were absolutely full of crucifixes': Two elderly people arrested over theft of religious items. The Journal. 6 March.
A theft in Old Believers' community in western Ukraine
(Ukraine)Ukraine Today (2016). A theft in Old Believers' community in western Ukraine. Ukraine Today. 2 March.
Bible valued £2,000 stolen as church thefts go on the rise in Powys
(United Kingdom)Robert Doman (2016). Bible valued £2,000 stolen as church thefts go on the rise in Powys. News North Wales. 29 February.
Decenas de joyas y obras de arte están perdidas por los robos en iglesias
(Spain)Dozens of jewels and works of art are lost to robberies in churches
Antonio Botías (2016). Decenas de joyas y obras de arte están perdidas por los robos en iglesias. La Verdad. 29 February.
Church congregation in shock after thieves steal priceless medieval stained glass window
(United Kingdom)ITV News (2016). Church congregation in shock after thieves steal priceless medieval stained glass window. ITV News. 24 February.
Cambridge church community devastated by theft of 'priceless' stained glass window
(United Kingdom)Freya Leng (2016). Cambridge church community devastated by theft of 'priceless' stained glass window. Cambridge News. 23 February.
Tres detenidos por robar piezas de oro y plata de la parroquia de Aes (Cantabria)
(Spain)Three arrested for theft of gold and silver pieces from the church of Aes (Cantabria)
Europa Press (2016). Tres detenidos por robar piezas de oro y plata de la parroquia de Aes (Cantabria). El Diario. 9 February.
Robos en iglesias, un patrimonio en peligro
(Spain)Robberies in churches, heritage in danger
Fernando Pérez Ávila (2016). Robos en iglesias, un patrimonio en peligro. Diario de Sevilla. 7 February.
Esclarecen otros 3 robos de arte sacro en iglesias
(Spain)Three other robberies of religious art from churches clarified
El Correo De Burgos (2016). Esclarecen otros 3 robos de arte sacro en iglesias. El Correo De Burgos. 6 February.
Detenidas en Ourense dos personas implicadas en 20 robos en iglesias
(Spain)Two people implicated in 20 church robberies detained in Ourense.
Europa Press (2016). Detenidas en Ourense dos personas implicadas en 20 robos en iglesias. 20 Minutos. 5 February.
Fuerzan dos iglesias de Bande pero no se llevan ningún botín
(Spain)Doors forced on two Bande churches but nothing was taken
Laura Fernández (2016). Fuerzan dos iglesias de Bande pero no se llevan ningún botín. La Region. 4 February.
Se roban a 'La Conchita' de Tonanitla
(Mexico)'La Conchita' of Tonanitla stolen
Juan Manuel Barrera (2016). Se roban a 'La Conchita' de Tonanitla. El Universal. 3 February.
Roban el sagrario barroco de la iglesia de Olveira y provocan un incendio en la sacristía
(Spain)Baroque tabernacle from the church of Olveira solen and fire started in the sacristy
Javier Romero (2016). Roban el sagrario barroco de la iglesia de Olveira y provocan un incendio en la sacristía. La Voz de Galicia. 3 February.
La Policía detiene al presunto autor del robo de piezas litúrgicas del Corpus Christi
(Spain)Police arrest suspect in the robbery of liturgical pieces from Corpus Christi.
Sevilla Directo (2016). La Policía detiene al presunto autor del robo de piezas litúrgicas del Corpus Christi. Sevilla Directo. 27 January.
La Policía recupera un cáliz de plata robado en una iglesia de Zamora
(Spain)Police recover silver chalice stolen from a Zamora church
La Opinión de Zamora (2016). La Policía recupera un cáliz de plata robado en una iglesia de Zamora. La Opinión de Zamora. 27 January.
Atacan y profanan tres iglesias en Sevilla y Lugo
(Spain)Three churches in Sevilla and Lugo attacked and profaned
La Gaceta (2016). Atacan y profanan tres iglesias en Sevilla y Lugo. La Gaceta. 26 January.
Roban tres copones de plata, cálices y la recaudación del cepillo en una iglesia de Sevilla
(Spain)Actuall (2016). Roban tres copones de plata, cálices y la recaudación del cepillo en una iglesia de Sevilla. Actuall. 25 January.
Piden hasta 2 años de cárcel para tres implicados en la compraventa de piezas robadas en iglesias
(Spain)Up to 2 years in prison sought for three involved in the sale of art stolen from churches
El Norte de Castilla (2016). Piden hasta 2 años de cárcel para tres implicados en la compraventa de piezas robadas en iglesias. El Norte de Castilla. 24 January.
Government's Search for Antiques Boundless as Harihara Ceremony a Success
(Cambodia; France)Mom Kunthear (2016). Government's Search for Antiques Boundless as Harihara Ceremony a Success. Khmer Times. 21 January.
France's Guimet Museum returns looted statue head to national museum in Phnom Penh
(Cambodia; France)AFP (2016). France's Guimet Museum returns looted statue head to national museum in Phnom Penh. Art Daily. 20 January.
Los robos y falsificaciones de arte abortados en el último lustro superan los 150 millones
(Spain)Robberies and forgeries of seized art in the last year tops 150 million
José Ramón Villalba (2016). Los robos y falsificaciones de arte abortados en el último lustro superan los 150 millones. Ideal. 20 January.
'Stealing my painting from St Mary's Church in Beverley was like a plot from The Archers'
(United Kingdom)Hull Daily Mail (2016). 'Stealing my painting from St Mary's Church in Beverley was like a plot from The Archers'. Hull Daily Mail. 17 January.
Suspected arson at Fontainebleau church
(France)Margot Boutges (2016). Suspected arson at Fontainebleau church. The Art Newspaper. 13 January.
Historic mosque attacked in Crimea
(Ukraine; Russia)World Bulletin (2016). Historic mosque attacked in Crimea. World Bulletin. 12 January.
Tres detenidos por el robo de más de 200 piezas en iglesias de la provincia de Burgos
(Spain)Three arrested for the theft of more than 200 pieces from churches in Burgos province.
Pablo Morquecho Martínez (2016). Tres detenidos por el robo de más de 200 piezas en iglesias de la provincia de Burgos. Tribuna Salamanca. 12 January.
From Auschwitz to Israel, the Saga of a Long-Lost Mini-Torah
(Israel; Austria)Shlomo Rizel (2016). From Auschwitz to Israel, the Saga of a Long-Lost Mini-Torah. Chabad.org. 11 January.
Roban el niño Jesús de la imagen de la Virgen del Rosario de Valencina
(Spain)Baby Jesus and statue of the Virgin of the Rosary stolen in Valencia
EFE (2016). Roban el niño Jesús de la imagen de la Virgen del Rosario de Valencina. Diario d Sevilla. 1 January.
Thief stole painting from St Mary's Church in Beverley during wedding
(United Kingdom)Lucy Leeson (2016). Thief stole painting from St Mary's Church in Beverley during wedding. Hull Daily Mail. 1 January.
Top policeman calls for CCTV at Glasgow Necropolis
(United Kingdom)Graham Fraser (2015). Top policeman calls for CCTV at Glasgow Necropolis. BBC News. 26 December.
Revientan la puerta de la iglesia para robar la corona a la patrona de Guillena
(Spain)Church door broken down to steal crown of the patron saint of Guillena
Juan Carlos Romero (2015). Revientan la puerta de la iglesia para robar la corona a la patrona de Guillena. ABC España. 24 December.
El fuego arrasa dos piezas religiosas del siglo XVI
(Spain)Fire destroys two pieces of religious art from the 16th century
Diario de Mallorca (2015). El fuego arrasa dos piezas religiosas del siglo XVI. Diario de Mallorca. 19 December.
Hanukkah at the Arch of Titus
(Israel; Italy)Steven Fine (2015). Hanukkah at the Arch of Titus. Yale University News. 15 December.
El robo del Códice Calixtino: una peripecia digna de un guión de Berlanga
(Spain)The theft of the Codex Calixtino: a premise worthy of a script by Berlanga
Pedro García Martín (2015). El robo del Códice Calixtino: una peripecia digna de un guión de Berlanga. El Mundo. 14 December.
Chinese court accepts suit over stolen mummy
(China; Netherlands)Yao Lan (2015). Chinese court accepts suit over stolen mummy. ECNS. 13 December.
El Códice Calixtino optará al Registro de la Memoria del Mundo de la Unesco, lo que reforzaría su protección
(Spain)The Codex Calixtinus has been placed on UNESCO's Memory of the World list to ensure its protection
Europa Press (2015). El Códice Calixtino optará al Registro de la Memoria del Mundo de la Unesco, lo que reforzaría su protección. 20 Minutos. 13 December.
Violento robo en la iglesia de las Carmelitas de Peñaranda con el encargado maniatado
(Spain)Violent robbery in the Church of the Carmelitas in Peñaranda, manager bound
Raúl Martín (2015). Violento robo en la iglesia de las Carmelitas de Peñaranda con el encargado maniatado. Salamanca 24 Horas. 10 December.
Another church hit by lead thefts – St Mary's in Cratfield the latest to be targeted
(United Kingdom)Edmund Crosthwaite (2015). Another church hit by lead thefts – St Mary's in Cratfield the latest to be targeted. East Anglian Daily Times. 8 December.
Dutch collector puts conditions on stolen Buddha statue's return to China
(China; Netherlands)Wang Fan (2015). Dutch collector puts conditions on stolen Buddha statue's return to China. ECNS. 8 December.
Indigenous objects return to Australia in new exhibition
(Australia; United Kingdom)Amelia Caddy (2015). Indigenous objects return to Australia in new exhibition. Australian Geographic. 7 December.
AP Vows to Bring Back Amaravati Artefacts from Brit Museum
(India; United Kingdom)Express News Service (2015). AP Vows to Bring Back Amaravati Artefacts from Brit Museum. The New Indian Express. 6 December.
Statement on Paris Auction of Native American Objects
(United States of America; France)Evan Ryan (2015). Statement on Paris Auction of Native American Objects. United States Department of State. 4 December.
Arte, millones y bajas pasiones: la historia del robo del Códice Calixtino
(Spain)Art, millions, and lusts: the story of the theft of The Codex Calixtinus
Eva Lamarca (2015). Arte, millones y bajas pasiones: la historia del robo del Códice Calixtino. Vanity Fair. 4 December.
Secretary Jewell Advances Discussion on Repatriation of Tribal Sacred Objects with French Authorities
(United States of America; France)United States Department of the Interior (2015). Secretary Jewell Advances Discussion on Repatriation of Tribal Sacred Objects with French Authorities. United States Department of the Interior. 2 December.
Inuit shaman parka 'copied' by KTZ design well-studied by anthropologists
(Canada; United Kingdom)Sima Sahar Zerehi (2015). Inuit shaman parka 'copied' by KTZ design well-studied by anthropologists. CBC. 2 December.
«La Puerta Santa abrirá, pero esto no es un año santo compostelano»
(Spain)The Puerta Santa is open, but this isn't a Holy Year
Xurxo Melchor (2015). «La Puerta Santa abrirá, pero esto no es un año santo compostelano». La Voz de Galicia. 29 November.
Looted artefacts from occupied Cyprus returned
(Cyprus; Canada)In Cyprus (2015). Looted artefacts from occupied Cyprus returned. Parikiaki. 28 November.
Ancient Gravestone Used As Battering Ram In Lightning Jewelry Store Heist
(United Kingdom)Lee Moran (2015). Ancient Gravestone Used As Battering Ram In Lightning Jewelry Store Heist. Huffington Post. 27 November.
Decapitan a una virgen al robar su corona
(Spain)Virgin decapitated to steal her crown
Alfonso Alba (2015). Decapitan a una virgen al robar su corona. Cordopolis. 26 November.
Encounters exhibition: a stunning but troubling collection of colonial plunder
(Australia; United Kingdom)Paul Daley (2015). Encounters exhibition: a stunning but troubling collection of colonial plunder. The Guardian. 26 November.
Recuperan un farol de plata del siglo XVIII robado en la Catedral en 1977
(Spain)Silver 18th century lantern stolen from the Cathedral in 1977 recovered
EFE (2015). Recuperan un farol de plata del siglo XVIII robado en la Catedral en 1977. La Verdad. 26 November.
Investigan el robo a una virgen que han mutilado en una iglesia de Córdoba
(Spain)Robbery of a virgin that was mutilated in a Cordoba church is being investigated
Europa Press (2015). Investigan el robo a una virgen que han mutilado en una iglesia de Córdoba. Europa Press. 26 November.
Yangchun Villagers Hire Lawyers to Sue Dutch Collector Over Stolen Mummified Buddha Statue
(China; Netherlands)Francis Eduard Ang (2015). Yangchun Villagers Hire Lawyers to Sue Dutch Collector Over Stolen Mummified Buddha Statue. Yibada. 20 November.
Nazi Art Case Tests Start Date Of Shoah
(Germany; United States of America)Stewart Ain (2015). Nazi Art Case Tests Start Date Of Shoah. The Jewish Week. 19 November.
China Exclusive: Fujian villagers sue after Dutch collector refuses to return stolen god
(China; Netherlands)Huaxia (2015). China Exclusive: Fujian villagers sue after Dutch collector refuses to return stolen god. Xinhua. 18 November.
Field investigation complete on village's case to reclaim 1,000-year old statue
(China; Netherlands)Wang Fan (2015). Field investigation complete on village's case to reclaim 1,000-year old statue. ECNS. 17 November.
El patrimonio histórico es de todos
(Spain)Historic heritage is everyone's
El Día de Córdoba (2015). El patrimonio histórico es de todos. El Día de Córdoba. 16 November.
Fujian villagers turn to legal act to claim Buddha statue with a mummified monk
(China; Netherlands)China Daily (2015). Fujian villagers turn to legal act to claim Buddha statue with a mummified monk. What's On Xiamen. 16 November.
Cultura elevará el control sobre bienes de la Iglesia para frenar su deterioro
(Spain)Culture to increase security over religious good to prevent their deterioration
Daniel Domínguez (2015). Cultura elevará el control sobre bienes de la Iglesia para frenar su deterioro. Faro de Vigo. 14 November.
Former head of ancient Italian abbey accused of embezzling charitable funds
(Italy)Nick Squires (2015). Former head of ancient Italian abbey accused of embezzling charitable funds. The Telegraph. 12 November.
Vandalised St Helen's Church rises from the ashes to be rebuilt at Beamish Museum
(United Kingdom)Hannah Chapman (2015). Vandalised St Helen's Church rises from the ashes to be rebuilt at Beamish Museum. The Northern Echo. 12 November.
La Unidad Policial de Patrimonio investiga el robo de San Clemente
(Spain)The Heritage Police Unit investigated the robbery of San Clemente
La Tribuna de Toledo (2015). La Unidad Policial de Patrimonio investiga el robo de San Clemente. La Tribuna de Toledo. 6 November.
Saving an Ancestral Cemetery
(Poland)Lara Ehrlich (2015). Saving an Ancestral Cemetery. BU Today. 26 October.
Un año de cárcel por robar en la iglesia de Feáns
(Spain)One year in jail for robbing the church of Feáns
Tania Suárez (2015). Un año de cárcel por robar en la iglesia de Feáns. La Opinión a Coruña. 23 October.
Artefacts returned by collector
(Cambodia; Sweden)Vong Sokheng (2015). Artefacts returned by collector. The Phnom Penh Post. 21 October.
Saquean la iglesia de Balerma
(Spain)The church of Balerma is looted
Fran Gavilán (2015). Saquean la iglesia de Balerma. Ideal. 20 October.
Un inventaire pour protéger le patrimoine religieux
(France)An inventory for protecting religious heritage
Ouest France (2015). Un inventaire pour protéger le patrimoine religieux. Ouest France. 17 October.
Un preso fugado es detenido tras intentar vender dos valiosas reliquias de una iglesia de Morón
(Spain)Escaped prisoner arrested trying to steal two precious relics from the church of Morón
ABC España (2015). Un preso fugado es detenido tras intentar vender dos valiosas reliquias de una iglesia de Morón. ABC España. 17 October.
Return of mummified statue urged before 'birthday'
(China; Netherlands)Wang Fan (2015). Return of mummified statue urged before 'birthday'. ECNS. 15 October.
Fem års fängelse för kyrkstölder
(Sweden)Five years in prison for church theft
Sveriges Radio (2015). Fem års fängelse för kyrkstölder. Sveriges Radio. 14 October.
Suffolk churches count 'devastating' cost of lead roof thefts
(United Kingdom)Harriet Sherwood (2015). Suffolk churches count 'devastating' cost of lead roof thefts. The Guardian. 10 October.
Sophisticated gangs using drones to target church roofs for their lead
(United Kingdom)David Connett (2015). Sophisticated gangs using drones to target church roofs for their lead. The Independent. 9 October.
Mystery of monks missing gravestone is finally solved
(United Kingdom)Andy Done-Johnson (2015). Mystery of monks missing gravestone is finally solved. Chad. 9 October.
Sikh temple ransacked with cash and gold artefacts stolen
(United Kingdom)Dave Comeau (2015). Sikh temple ransacked with cash and gold artefacts stolen. Crawley News. 8 October.
Germany returns idol stolen from Kashmir
(India; Germany)Press Trust of India (2015). Germany returns idol stolen from Kashmir. The Hindu. 6 October.
How did a former Italian art thief end up dead in a London canal?
(United Kingdom)Andrew Anthony (2015). How did a former Italian art thief end up dead in a London canal?. The Guardian. 4 October.
El acusado de robar una medalla a una Virgen afrima que era de su abuela
(Spain)Person accused of stealing the medallion of a Virgin claims it was their grandmother's
P. García-Baquero (2015). El acusado de robar una medalla a una Virgen afrima que era de su abuela. ABC España. 1 October.
Atacan una iglesia y profanan el sagrario en Bigastro
(Spain)Lola González Giraldós (2015). Atacan una iglesia y profanan el sagrario en Bigastro. Infovaticana. 30 September.
Lot-et-Garonne: 700 objets découverts chez les pilleurs d'églises
(France)Lot-et-Garonne : 700 objects found in the home of church robbers
Sud Ouest (2015). Lot-et-Garonne: 700 objets découverts chez les pilleurs d'églises. Sud Ouest. 26 September.
Se enfrenta a prisón por robar el cepillo la iglesia y la corona de la Virgen
(Spain)Prison sentence for theft of the crown of the Virgin
P. García-Baquero (2015). Se enfrenta a prisón por robar el cepillo la iglesia y la corona de la Virgen. ABC España. 25 September.
150.000-Euro in Offerings Stolen from Greek Orthodox Church in Paros
(Greece)Ioanna Zikakou (2015). 150.000-Euro in Offerings Stolen from Greek Orthodox Church in Paros. Greek Reporter. 24 September.
Germany returns Hindu statue to India
(India; Germany)Dana Scherle (2015). Germany returns Hindu statue to India. DW. 23 September.
German museum all set to return 9th century stolen Durga idol
(India; Germany)Sobhana K Nair (2015). German museum all set to return 9th century stolen Durga idol. Mumbai Mirror. 19 September.
Church roof lead thieves labelled 'callous' after fifth Suffolk incident since end of August
(United Kingdom)Ellis Barker (2015). Church roof lead thieves labelled 'callous' after fifth Suffolk incident since end of August. Ipswich Star. 17 September.
Reception to welcome back stolen artefacts
(Cyprus)Cyprus Mail (2015). Reception to welcome back stolen artefacts. Cyprus Mail. 15 September.
Lead Stolen from Church Roof
(United Kingdom)Suffolk Constabulary (2015). Lead Stolen from Church Roof. Suffolk Constabulary. 15 September.
U.S. judge fines Russia $43.7 million in diplomatic feud over Jewish collection
(Russia; United States of America)Spencer S. Hsu (2015). U.S. judge fines Russia $43.7 million in diplomatic feud over Jewish collection. The Washington Post. 13 September.
Urwali rękę Chrystusowi, okradli kościół
(Poland)The hand of the statue of Christ was stolen
Tomasz Jóźwiak (2015). Urwali rękę Chrystusowi, okradli kościół. Miedziowe. 7 September.
Painting stolen from church
(United Kingdom)The Beverly Guardian (2015). Painting stolen from church. The Beverly Guardian. 7 September.
Roban piezas de orfebrería de la Virgen del Carmen en la Iglesia del Santo Ángel
(Spain)Jewelry pieces stolen from the Virgen del Carmen in the church of Santo Ángel
ABC España (2015). Roban piezas de orfebrería de la Virgen del Carmen en la Iglesia del Santo Ángel. ABC España. 4 September.
Visitors to Orkney's Italian Chapel to be charged entrance fees
(United Kingdom)Victoria Weldon (2015). Visitors to Orkney's Italian Chapel to be charged entrance fees. The Herald. 31 August.
Detienen a una segunda persona por el robo en las 22 iglesias y ermitas
(Spain)Second person arrested for robberies of 22 churches and chapels
Alberto Abascal (2015). Detienen a una segunda persona por el robo en las 22 iglesias y ermitas. Diario Palentino. 31 August.
Mystérieux vols dans le trésor de Lézat sur Lèze: la gendarmerie de Castelginest (31) démantèle un réseau de pilleurs d'église
(France)Castelginest police dismantle a church robbers network
Laurence Cabrol (2015). Mystérieux vols dans le trésor de Lézat sur Lèze: la gendarmerie de Castelginest (31) démantèle un réseau de pilleurs d'église. Ariege News. 31 August.
Detenido un vecino de El Carpio por el robo en la iglesia de Malpica
(Spain)El Carpio man arrested for theft from Malpica church
La Tribuna de Toledo (2015). Detenido un vecino de El Carpio por el robo en la iglesia de Malpica. La Tribuna de Toledo. 29 August.
Stolen artefacts repatriated
(Cyprus; Germany)Cyprus Mail (2015). Stolen artefacts repatriated. Cyprus Mail. 28 August.
Donations made after drug addicts smash ancient Bodmin church window
(United Kingdom)CG Oscar (2015). Donations made after drug addicts smash ancient Bodmin church window. Cornish Guardian. 27 August.
Desaparecen dos reliquias religiosas de la parroquia de Berja de «gran valor afectivo»
(Spain)Two religious relics "of great emotional value" disappear from the parish of Berja
María Torres (2015). Desaparecen dos reliquias religiosas de la parroquia de Berja de «gran valor afectivo». Ideal. 27 August.
Tercer robo en iglesias de Guadalajara, esta vez en Alcolea del Pinar
(Spain)Third robbery of a church in Guadalajara, this time in Alcolea del Pinar
ABC España (2015). Tercer robo en iglesias de Guadalajara, esta vez en Alcolea del Pinar. ABC España. 25 August.
Detenido el presunto autor del robo en 22 iglesias de León, Zamora, Palencia y Valladolid
(Spain)Man alleged to have committed the robberies of 22 churches in León, Zamora, Palencia and Valladolid arrested
iLeon (2015). Detenido el presunto autor del robo en 22 iglesias de León, Zamora, Palencia y Valladolid. iLeon. 25 August.
Roban mediante el alunizaje las iglesias de Utande y Muduex
(Spain)Robberies by breaking and entering at the churches of Utande and Mudux
Redacción/EFE (2015). Roban mediante el alunizaje las iglesias de Utande y Muduex. GuadaQue. 21 August.
Thieves smash ancient Bodmin church window to steal collection box
(United Kingdom)CG Oscar (2015). Thieves smash ancient Bodmin church window to steal collection box. Cornish Guardian. 19 August.
La triple desaparición de la Santa Paterna de Arnois
(Spain)The triple disappearance of the Santa Paterna de Arnois
Rocío García (2015). La triple desaparición de la Santa Paterna de Arnois. La Voz de Galicia. 19 August.
Family to be compensated for Burrell Collection Nazi loot
(United Kingdom)Nicola Sullivan (2015). Family to be compensated for Burrell Collection Nazi loot. Museums Journal. 18 August.
Lithuanian Jews Dump Chief Rabbi for 'Lies' as Lengthy War over Fate of Ancient Cemetery Rages On
(Lithuania)JNi.Media (2015). Lithuanian Jews Dump Chief Rabbi for 'Lies' as Lengthy War over Fate of Ancient Cemetery Rages On. The Jewish Press. 18 August.
Investigan el robo nocturno de varias piezas del museo San Pío V
(Spain)Investigation into the nighttime robbery of various pieces from the San Pío V museum
Levante (2015). Investigan el robo nocturno de varias piezas del museo San Pío V. Levante. 18 August.
2600 Zim artefacts looted
(Zimbabwe; United Kingdom)Lovemore Mataire (2015). 2600 Zim artefacts looted. The Herald. 14 August.
Un botín eclesiástico
(Spain)An ecclesiastical booty
Ignacio Cabanes (2015). Un botín eclesiástico. Levante. 9 August.
Court: National Gallery must return Madonna painting
(Czech Republic)Prague Post (2015). Court: National Gallery must return Madonna painting. Prague Post. 7 August.
Outrage at desecration of St Columba's grave on Iona
(United Kingdom)David Scott (2015). Outrage at desecration of St Columba's grave on Iona. Express. 7 August.
A Museum Survives in Crimea
(Ukraine; Russia)Masha Lipman (2015). A Museum Survives in Crimea. The New Yorker. 3 August.
The antiquities thief who became one of Britain's richest men
(Israel; United Kingdom)Ofer Aderet (2015). The antiquities thief who became one of Britain's richest men. Haaretz. 2 August.
Crucifixes and plaque of Christ discovered in Fulham estate
(United Kingdom)Goolistan Cooper (2015). Crucifixes and plaque of Christ discovered in Fulham estate. Get West London. 31 July.
Roban un cáliz de la parroquia San Juan Bautista de Estella
(Spain)Chalice stolen from the parish church of San Juan Bautista Estella
María Puy Portillo (2015). Roban un cáliz de la parroquia San Juan Bautista de Estella. Diario de Navarra. 30 July.
Roban dos medallas de la Virgen de los Dolores de Villanueva del Trabuco
(Spain)Two medals stole from Our Lady of Sorrows in Villanueva del Trabuco
Rocío Luque (2015). Roban dos medallas de la Virgen de los Dolores de Villanueva del Trabuco. La Opinión de Málaga. 30 July.
The National Museum: Gilded threads of gifting and looting
(India; Russia)Nayanjot Lahiri (2015). The National Museum: Gilded threads of gifting and looting. Hindustan Times. 24 July.
Heartwarming honesty of car boot punter sees stolen medieval brass returned to Lincolnshire church
(United Kingdom)East Lindsey Target (2015). Heartwarming honesty of car boot punter sees stolen medieval brass returned to Lincolnshire church. East Lindsey Target. 22 July.
Enduring controversy: BP sponsorship ignites new row over British Museum's Indigenous exhibition
(Australia; United Kingdom)Paul Daley (2015). Enduring controversy: BP sponsorship ignites new row over British Museum's Indigenous exhibition. The Guardian. 21 July.
Cheshire places of worship have almost 300 items stolen from them in three years
(United Kingdom)Frances Barrett (2015). Cheshire places of worship have almost 300 items stolen from them in three years. The Chester Chronicle. 16 July.
Germany to gift stolen durga idol back to PM Modi
(India; Germany)Mail Today (2015). Germany to gift stolen durga idol back to PM Modi. India Today. 14 July.
Detenidos dos vecinos de Arnedo por robos en iglesias y viviendas
(Spain)Two men from Arnedo arrested for robberies of churches and homes
La Rioja (2015). Detenidos dos vecinos de Arnedo por robos en iglesias y viviendas. La Rioja. 10 July.
Theft threatens the future of Britain's historic churches
(United Kingdom)Matthew Cooper (2015). Theft threatens the future of Britain's historic churches. Apollo. 9 July.
Jewish Woman Works to Return 100 Torahs Ransacked by Nazis
(United States of America; Russia)Sol Rieger (2015). Jewish Woman Works to Return 100 Torahs Ransacked by Nazis. JP Updates. 6 July.
Acto de desagravio ante el robo sacrílego en Valencia
(Spain)Act of atonement against a sacrilegious robbery in Valencia
Religión Digital (2015). Acto de desagravio ante el robo sacrílego en Valencia. Religión Digital. 4 July.
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.
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.
Holy Grail found (thanks to Crimewatch appeal)
(United Kingdom)John Bingham (2015). Holy Grail found (thanks to Crimewatch appeal). The Telegraph. 26 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Intercepted ceramic artefact not from Syria
(Finland)YLE (2015). Intercepted ceramic artefact not from Syria. YLE. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Isis-looted treasures seized en route to Russia
(Syria; Finland; Russia)YLE (2015). Isis-looted treasures seized en route to Russia. YLE. 5 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.
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.
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.
Hopis seek federal help to stop katsina auctions
(United States of America; France)Dennis Wagner (2015). Hopis seek federal help to stop katsina auctions. AZ Central. 27 May.
Veinte detenidos de una banda que intentó robar las imágenes de la iglesia de Santiago
(Spain)Twenty arrested from a gang that planned to rob the statues of the church of Santiago
Diario de Almería (2015). Veinte detenidos de una banda que intentó robar las imágenes de la iglesia de Santiago. Diario de Almería. 22 May.
Detectives unearth scores of church thefts dating back 10 years
(United Kingdom)Steven Morris (2015). Detectives unearth scores of church thefts dating back 10 years. The Guardian. 20 May.
Dutch owner vows to send 'living Buddha' statue back to China
(China; Netherlands)Shanghaiist (2015). Dutch owner vows to send 'living Buddha' statue back to China. Shanghaiist. 20 May.
Stolen 15th-century Torbryan church icons recovered by police
(United Kingdom)Steven Morris, Maev Kennedy (2015). Stolen 15th-century Torbryan church icons recovered by police. The Guardian. 19 May.
Missing 13th-Century Painting to be Returned to Owners in Court Settlement
(United States of America; Switzerland; United Kingdom)Tom Mashberg (2015). Missing 13th-Century Painting to be Returned to Owners in Court Settlement. The New York Times. 12 May.
Un español ocultaba en Tenerife arte sacro robado en iglesias suecas
(Spain; Sweden)Spaniard hides sacred art stolen from Swedish churches in Tenerife
El País (2015). Un español ocultaba en Tenerife arte sacro robado en iglesias suecas. El País. 11 May.
Dutch Collector Agrees to Return Mummified Buddha
(China; Netherlands)Ma (2015). Dutch Collector Agrees to Return Mummified Buddha. CRIEnglish. 8 May.
Stolen art returned to Herefordshire churches
(United Kingdom)Bill Tanner (2015). Stolen art returned to Herefordshire churches. Hereford Times. 7 May.
Mummy Displayed in Hungary Sets Chinese Villagers in Pursuit of Lost Icon
(China; Hungary)Amy Quin (2015). Mummy Displayed in Hungary Sets Chinese Villagers in Pursuit of Lost Icon. The New York Times. 3 May.
Mummy Displayed in Hungary Sets Chinese Villagers in Pursuit of Lost Icon
(China; Hungary; Netherlands)Amy Qin (2015). Mummy Displayed in Hungary Sets Chinese Villagers in Pursuit of Lost Icon. The New York Times. 3 May.
Putin Returns Nazi-Looted Icon to Greek Prime Minister
(Russia; Greece)The Moscow Times (2015). Putin Returns Nazi-Looted Icon to Greek Prime Minister. The Moscow Times. 9 April.
La Iglesia valora la posibilidad de hacer una réplica de la imagen de la Virgen de Cristal
(Spain)Church considers the possibility of making a replica of the image of the Virgin of Cristal
P. Enríque Méndez (2015). La Iglesia valora la posibilidad de hacer una réplica de la imagen de la Virgen de Cristal. Info Católica. 1 April.
Dutch Collector Willing to Return "Mummy Buddha"
(China; Netherlands)Wei Wang (2015). Dutch Collector Willing to Return "Mummy Buddha". CRIEnglish. 27 March.
Stolen 16th century tapestry returned to Huesca
(Spain)Spanish News Today (2015). Stolen 16th century tapestry returned to Huesca. Spanish News Today. 26 March.
Roban 5 anillos de la Virgen de las Servitas
(Spain)Five rings stolen from the Virgin of Servitas
Diario Córdoba (2015). Roban 5 anillos de la Virgen de las Servitas. Diario Córdoba. 21 March.
Encuentran en una papelera una talla del XVII robada en Medina
(Spain)17th century statue stolen in Medina found in rubbish bin
Patricia González (2015). Encuentran en una papelera una talla del XVII robada en Medina. El Norte de Castilla. 17 March.
El robo de la pequeña Virgen del Cristal, posible móvil del crimen de Celanova
(Spain)Theft of the small Virgin of Cristal, possible motive for the crime in Celanova
ABC España (2015). El robo de la pequeña Virgen del Cristal, posible móvil del crimen de Celanova. ABC España. 16 March.
El histórico saqueo de la colegiata
(Spain)The historic plunder of the temple
Diario de León (2015). El histórico saqueo de la colegiata. Diario de León. 4 March.
Interpol sigue la pista de 75 obras de arte robadas en Aragón
(Spain)Interpol tracking 75 works of art stolen from Aragon
E. Pérez Beriain (2015). Interpol sigue la pista de 75 obras de arte robadas en Aragón. Heraldo. 4 March.
El extraño robo del tesoro de la catedral vieja de Vitoria
(Spain)The strange robbery of the treasure of the old cathedral of Vitoria.
Francisco Góngora (2015). El extraño robo del tesoro de la catedral vieja de Vitoria. El Correo. 3 February.
State rejects most restitution claims
(Czech Republic)Czech News Agency (2015). State rejects most restitution claims. Prague Post. 7 January.
Se llevan la corona de la Virgen de la Piedad de Villanueva de Alcardete
(Spain)The crown of the Virgen de la Piedad of Villanueva de Alcardete stolen
E. Quintanar Villanueva (2015). Se llevan la corona de la Virgen de la Piedad de Villanueva de Alcardete. ABC España. 5 January.
Detenidos dos hombres cuando intentaban robar en una iglesia de Palencia
(Spain)Two men arrested who intended to rob a Palencia church
EFE (2014). Detenidos dos hombres cuando intentaban robar en una iglesia de Palencia. ABC España. 1 December.
Catholic church to clamp down on religious art theft
(Italy)Andrea Vogt (2014). Catholic church to clamp down on religious art theft. The Telegraph. 28 November.
Devenish Island: Vandals damage ancient gravestone
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2014). Devenish Island: Vandals damage ancient gravestone. BBC News. 27 November.
Cuatro detenidos por el robo de cobre en Muros de Nalón, Tineo y Degaña
(Spain)Four detained for the theft of copper from walls in Nalón, Tineo and Degañ
La Nueva España (2014). Cuatro detenidos por el robo de cobre en Muros de Nalón, Tineo y Degaña. La Nueva España. 27 November.
Grottarossa, scoperta "casa-museo" con reperti rubati: nei guai avvocato
(Italy)Paola Ambrosino (2014). Grottarossa, scoperta "casa-museo" con reperti rubati: nei guai avvocato. Roma Capitale News. 25 November.
La parroquia realiza una copia artística de las cuatro tablas robadas en 1987
(Spain)Parish commissions a copy of paintings stolen in 1987, Spain
Álvaro Pinela (2014). La parroquia realiza una copia artística de las cuatro tablas robadas en 1987. El Adelantado. 24 November.
Stolen Almora idol back home after 50 years
(India; United States of America)Raju Gusain (2014). Stolen Almora idol back home after 50 years. India Today. 12 October.
Poland: Headstones Removed from Lodz Jewish Cemetery to be Returned
(Poland)Arutz Sheva (2014). Poland: Headstones Removed from Lodz Jewish Cemetery to be Returned. Arutz Sheva. 6 October.
Police Raid Pub In 'Holy Grail' Relic Hunt
(United Kingdom)Sky News (2014). Police Raid Pub In 'Holy Grail' Relic Hunt. Sky News. 7 August.
Middle Age art stolen from Swedish church
(Sweden)The Local (2014). Middle Age art stolen from Swedish church. The Local. 9 July.
Stolen Ethiopian Saint John Turns Up at Paris Auction
(Ethiopia; France)ArtNet news (2014). Stolen Ethiopian Saint John Turns Up at Paris Auction. ArtNet News. 7 July.
Angels and paintings vandalised at Tintagel Parish Church
(United Kingdom)Cornish Guardian (2014). Angels and paintings vandalised at Tintagel Parish Church. Cornish Guardian. 4 June.
International treasures missing
(Italy)Judith Harris (2014). International treasures missing. Catholic Herald. 9 April.
Unique 600-year-old brass plaque stolen from Herefordshire church
(United Kingdom)Hereford Times (2014). Unique 600-year-old brass plaque stolen from Herefordshire church. Hereford Times. 2 April.
Hearings in Croatia-Serbia case before ICJ to end on Tuesday
(Croatia; Serbia)Dalje (2014). Hearings in Croatia-Serbia case before ICJ to end on Tuesday. Dalje. 31 March.
Stolen Czech Ark Cover Returned to Prague Musuem
(Czech Republic)JTA (2014). Stolen Czech Ark Cover Returned to Prague Musuem. The Jewish Daily Forward. 28 March.
Back where they belong
(Nepal; Germany)Bhrikuti Rai (2013). Back where they belong. Nepali Times. 20 December.
Priceless Tibetan Buddha statue looted by Nazis was carved from meteorite
(Tibet; Germany)Mark Taylor (2012). Priceless Tibetan Buddha statue looted by Nazis was carved from meteorite. The Guardian. 28 September.
Gods in exile
(Nepal; Germany; United States of America)Kanak Mani Dixit (1999). Gods in exile. Himal. 1 October.