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A large fish statue has been stolen in Tampere, Finland, causing surprise among locals.

The Greek Police have arrested a well-known gallerist and an employee for allegedly possessing and selling counterfeit artworks and ancient artifacts.

A stolen painting from a New Year's Eve party in a Curitiba art gallery has been returned over two months after its theft.

Authorities are investigating a secret storage facility in Greece linked to art dealer George Tsangarakis due to concerns over the legality of over 500 paintings and an 18th-century Bible showcased in a controversial video.

A stolen textile artwork by Linda Lasson, taken from the Härnösand Art Hall, has been returned anonymously in a paper bag.

The PSA confiscated a painting of the 'Virgin of the Milk' at Santiago del Estero Airport, suspected to have been illegally acquired in Peru.

Egyptian media figure Maha El-Saghir received a new ruling that overturned her previous sentence of one month in prison for allegedly stealing artwork and violating intellectual property rights.

Irish police have recovered two gilded wooden reliquaries from the 18th century, believed to have been stolen from a Czech church nearly 30 years ago.

The investigation into masterpieces stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 36 years ago remains unresolved, with millions of dollars worth of art still missing.

Mārtiņš Rubenis, a former luge athlete turned coach, reported the theft of several valuable artworks from his family's home in Imanta, including a significant landscape painting by Jānis Jaunsudrabiņš.

An artwork by Argentine painter Ricardo Celma, titled 'Peter and Wendy', was recovered in England after an international search involving Interpol and social media.

New footage of the robbery at the Mário de Andrade Library in December 2025 was released, showing criminals leaving the scene and abandoning some artwork on the street.

A planned theft at the Mário de Andrade Library in São Paulo resulted in the loss of 13 irreplaceable artworks, captured on security cameras during the execution of the crime.

Argentine artist Ricardo Celma's painting 'Peter and Wendy' was stolen during a DHL shipment to England, prompting a viral social media plea for its return and listing by Interpol.

A new Arte series investigates the mystery behind the 1969 art theft of a Caravaggio painting in Palermo, potentially linked to the Cosa Nostra.

A case regarding the painting "Portrait of a Lady," stolen by the Nazis and found in Mar del Plata, has evolved as the court seeks to determine Friedrich Kadgien's role during the Third Reich and analyze other paintings found in connection to him.

In 1976, a significant art theft took place at the Palais des Papes in Avignon, where 119 Picasso paintings were stolen, shocking both France and Spain.

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

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

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

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.