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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…

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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Hundreds of items ‘missing’ from British Museum since 2013

Police investigating after exhibits including gold coins and silver necklaces disappear

The Guardian - 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 Independent 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?

The Guardian - UK

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’

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

‘Well over 1,000’ items worth ‘millions’ stolen from British Museum – report

The museum has not detailed what is missing from the collection.

Zenger

Stolen British Museum Treasures Found On Ebay

Artifacts from London's famed British Museum were discovered advertised on the online marketplace eBay for under $50.

Evening Standard

What was allegedly stolen from the British Museum? George Osborne calls thefts an 'inside job'

Mark Jones, the museum’s interim director, has said security at the museum will be improved

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Someone Has Been Quietly Stealing From The British Museum For Years & This Is Too Good

How the tables have turned.

The Guardian - UK

Plenty of questions await British Museum when it begins search for next director

Challenges facing institution include debate over Parthenon marbles, protests about BP links and a police investigation into missing items

Evening Standard

British Museum ‘knew three years ago that treasures were being sold on eBay’

The British Museum was facing fresh criticism on Friday after it was claimed that it was warned three years ago that missing artefacts were being sold on eBay.

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