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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

On the Trail of the Secret: Where is Raphael's Young Man?

The article explores the mysterious disappearance of Raphael's "Portrait of a Young Man" during the chaotic final months of World War II.

Feb 26 • 13:04 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

France tasks Versailles director with overhauling Louvre after heist

France has appointed the director of the Palace of Versailles to oversee significant changes at the Louvre following a recent heist.

Feb 25 • 15:02 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Louvre director resigns after heist highlights security failures

The director of the Louvre museum in France has resigned following a high-profile heist that exposed significant security weaknesses at the institution.

Feb 25 • 10:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

France: The Director of the Louvre Resigns

Laurence des Cars has resigned as the director of the Louvre four months after a high-profile theft, a move described by President Emmanuel Macron as an 'act of responsibility.'

Feb 24 • 19:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

France: The Director of the Louvre Resigns

Laurence des Cars has resigned as director of the Louvre, a move seen as a response to intensified pressure following a significant heist at the museum.

Feb 24 • 19:01 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The director of the Louvre has resigned - again

Laurence des Cars has resigned from her position as director of the Louvre Museum, with President Emmanuel Macron accepting her resignation following a high-profile jewelry heist.

Feb 24 • 18:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

The judge made them draw - And in 53 minutes, a 30-year-old lie collapsed

A court case in 1986 reveals that Margaret Keane, a talented artist, was the true creator of the iconic 'Big Eye' paintings, after her husband Walter Keane falsely claimed credit for decades.

Feb 22 • 05:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Dresden Museum is Under Constant Police Watch, Another Heist of the Century is Threatened

The police are continuously monitoring the Dresden Museum due to threats of another potential significant heist.

Feb 19 • 15:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Spanish police have tracked down the statue of Pontius Pilate stolen years ago from Budějovice

Spanish police recovered a 17th-18th century statue of Pontius Pilate that was stolen from the Czech Republic in 2009.

Feb 19 • 13:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A painting disappeared from a well-known restaurant in Klaipėda: it is very dear to the owner

A cherished painting went missing from a restaurant's restroom in Klaipėda, causing emotional distress to the owner.

Feb 19 • 10:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

There was negligence at the Mário de Andrade Library, says former director, after thefts

Ex-director Luiz Armando Bagolin claims that negligence has led to significant thefts at the Mário de Andrade Library in São Paulo, while the city's Culture Secretary denies any management failures.

Feb 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Yet more embarrassment for the Louvre amid ticket fraud revelations and leaky pipes

The Louvre has encountered further scandal due to a large-scale ticket fraud network that led to the arrest of two employees and adds to previous high-profile theft incidents.

Feb 14 • 15:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

How did a fraud network infiltrate the world's most famous museum?

A sophisticated fraud network has caused over $11 million in losses at the Louvre Museum in Paris through counterfeit tickets used over the past decade.

Feb 14 • 12:13 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The black year of the Louvre: after the theft and the scam, water nearly touches the Mona Lisa

The Louvre Museum faces a series of crises including theft, floods, and closures following the announcement of its ambitious renovation project.

Feb 14 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

The Louvre Museum is haunted by a curse: this time, one of the most visited galleries was flooded

The Louvre Museum has faced another flood, affecting a key gallery that houses significant artworks, including the Mona Lisa.

Feb 13 • 18:54 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This Day in History: 'Thank you for the weak security system!' – The Theft of Munch's Painting 'The Scream' in Oslo

On February 12, 1994, Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' was stolen from the National Gallery in Oslo during the Winter Olympics opening, highlighting significant security failures.

Feb 12 • 05:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The shock that shook France and Spain: 50 years ago, 119 Picassos were stolen in one night

The article recounts the 50th anniversary of the theft of 119 Picasso artworks from the Palais des Papes in Avignon, a high-profile crime that shocked France and Spain.

Feb 11 • 10:56 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese probe into Nanjing Museum scandal alleges historic mismanagement and corruption

A scandal involving the Nanjing Museum highlights allegations of corruption and mismanagement regarding the sale of donated paintings that were supposed to be preserved.

Feb 10 • 08:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Artnapping: What is the Real Purpose Behind Art Theft

The article discusses the connection between criminal underground activities and art theft, focusing on a notable incident at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.

Feb 8 • 06:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

It is known what happened to the crown stolen from the Louvre. The museum showed photos

The crown of Empress Eugenie, stolen by thieves in October 2025, was abandoned during their escape, and despite its damage, it can be restored to its former glory according to Louvre representatives.

Feb 6 • 13:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Stone head of an official. The Netherlands returned a 3500-year-old stolen statue to Egypt

The Netherlands returned a 3500-year-old stolen statue to Egypt, which was identified after appearing at an art fair in Maastricht and confirmed to have been illegally taken during the Arab Spring in 2011.

Feb 6 • 12:12 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Crown from Louvre Heist Restorable: The Media Afterlife of the Crown Jewels

The damaged and recovered crown of Empress Eugénie can be fully restored following the art theft from the Louvre in Paris on October 19, 2025, which generated significant media coverage and interest in the international museum community.

Feb 5 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The Louvre announces that the crown of Eugenia de Montijo can be restored

The Louvre has announced plans to fully restore the crown of Empress Eugenia de Montijo, which managed to escape theft but suffered significant crushing damage.

Feb 5 • 11:01 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

A stolen sculpture by Gil de Siloé from the 15th century returns to Palencia 45 years later

A 15th-century polychrome wooden sculpture stolen from the main altar of the Santa Eugenia church in Astudillo returns to Palencia after being recovered in Genoa.

Feb 4 • 23:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Remember the theft of more than a hundred works by Picasso that marked history 50 years ago

Fifty years ago, thieves stole around 119 works by Pablo Picasso from the Palais des Papes in Avignon, France, in a heist notable for its audacity and execution without the intervention of guards or police.

Feb 3 • 16:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Nantes: a contemporary statue stolen in the city center

A contemporary statue titled 'the genius of protest' by artist Willem de Haan was stolen from downtown Nantes overnight, with a complaint filed regarding the theft.

Jan 14 • 11:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Theft at the Louvre: the crown of Empress Eugénie suffered from a 'massive deformation'

The crown of Empress Eugénie was significantly damaged during a theft at the Louvre as burglars crushed it while attempting to remove it from its display case.

Jan 6 • 17:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Agnelli Heritage, 35 paintings have disappeared: traces found in confidential documents

Important updates on the investigation regarding the art pieces of the Agnelli family reveal that 35 significant paintings are currently being searched for by investigators in Rome.

Dec 30 • 19:33 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The Art That Americans Took

The second episode of 'La memoria en ruinas' explores the little-known fact revealed by José María Sadia and Andrea Morán, that Spain functioned as an auction house in the early 20th century, with art experts explaining how international dealers took various artistic treasures to sell to American tycoons.

Dec 28 • 08:56 UTC

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