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British Museum has recovered some of the estimated 2,000 stolen artefacts, chairman reveals

British Museum director Hartwig Fischer announced his resignation on Friday, while his deputy, Jonathan Williams, agreed to step back until the independent review into the theft had concluded

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British Museum deputy director steps back after boss quits over theft probe

Director Hartwig Fischer and his deputy Jonathan Williams both announced their decisions on Friday.

The Independent UK

After the British Museum thefts, what other major art heists have there been?

One Rembrandt has been stolen four times, and works by Van Gogh, Munch and Picasso have also been targeted by criminals

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The Guardian view on the British Museum losses: a diplomatic own goal

Editorial: The disappearance of artefacts has delivered a propaganda coup to nations campaigning for the return of historical treasures

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Artefacts stolen from British Museum ‘may be untraceable’ due to poor records

Many examples of missing gold jewellery, gems and ancient items were not catalogued, say cultural heritage experts

The Guardian - UK

British Museum seeks interim leadership following resignation of director

Hartwig Fischer announced his resignation from the position on Friday.

The Independent UK

Director of British Museum steps down amid controversy over thefts of ancient items - OLD

The director of the British Museum says he's stepping down immediately amid investigations into the theft or disappearance of hundreds of items from its massive collection, including gold jewelry, semi-precious gems and antiquities dating to the 15th century B.C. Hartwig Fischer says he's resigning now, rather than waiting until next…

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British Museum director Hartwig Fischer quits and his No2 steps down over stolen treasures

British Museum director Hartwig Fischer will step down after treasures were reported to be stolen or missing from the London institution.

Evening Standard

British Museum director Hartwig Fischer steps down amid theft inquiry - OLD

The German art historian has been in the post since 2016.

The Independent UK

British Museum director resigns after spate of treasure thefts

Hartwig Fischer admitted the museum ‘did not respond as comprehensively as it should have in response to warnings in 2021’

The Independent UK

Police interview man in connection with suspected British Museum thefts

No arrests made and Met is working with museum, which said last week it had sacked a member of staff

The Guardian - UK

Man interviewed by police following reported thefts at British Museum

It is believed that items including gold and precious stones were taken over a significant period of time

Evening Standard

Man interviewed by police following ‘thefts’ at British Museum

It is believed that items including gold and precious stones were taken over a significant period of time

The Independent UK

Hundreds of items ‘missing’ from British Museum since 2013

Police investigating after exhibits including gold coins and silver necklaces disappear

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The Independent UK

Hundreds of items missing from British Museum since 2013, records show

A Greek silver coin, a 4th-century Roman coin and a German coin disappeared from the museum in April 2014.

The Guardian - UK

Brand aid: have Britain’s arts venues sold out to The Man?

Manchester’s Aviva Studios is the latest venue to give its naming rights to the highest bidder. Is corporate sponsorship a necessity for the survival of the arts?

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British Museum director says extent of missing items was ‘not revealed’ in 2021

Hartwig Fischer says person who first raised concerns is believed to have ‘had many more items in his possession’

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Greek archaeologists claim British Museum losses show Parthenon Marbles not safe

Legal action is being taken by the museum against an unnamed member of staff, who has been sacked.

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Greece accused of ‘blatant opportunism’ for suggesting British Museum is not safe

Greece has been campaigning for decades for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures

Evening Standard

British Museum ‘must work on better catalogue to stop more theft’

More than 1,500 items have reportedly been taken from the Museum over 20 years

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Greece accused of 'blatant opportunism' in claiming British Museum is 'not safe'

The chairman of the British Museum All-Party Parliamentary Group has accused Greece of “blatant opportunism” in claiming the institution is…

The Independent UK

MP accuses Greece of ‘blatant opportunism’ following British Museum thefts

Legal action is being taken by the museum against an unnamed member of staff, who has been sacked.

Evening Standard

Art dealer ‘alerted British Museum to thefts two years ago’ but was told there’s ‘no evidence of wrongdoing’

The British Museum was warned precious artefacts were allegedly being stolen and sold online two years ago but bosses insisted “all objects were accounted for”, it is reported.

Evening Standard

‘Almost 2000’ items worth ‘millions’ stolen from British Museum

Almost 2,000 objects are now believed to have been stolen or destroyed by a thief at the British Museum, according to reports.

Evening Standard

OPINION - The British Museum has outdone itself in neglect

THE founder of the British Museum, Hans Sloane (as in Square) was a shocker in some respects — as a doctor in Jamaica he owned slaves — but in a fundamental way he benefited us all.

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