Switzerland
New Swiss Commission Opens Mediation for Disputed Cultural Treasures
A newly established Swiss commission is ready to mediate disputes over cultural assets linked to Nazi persecution and colonialism.
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restitution
Bern museum returns colonial-era artefacts to Namibia
The Bern Historical Museum has transferred ownership of a collection acquired in colonial-era Namibia back to Usakos.
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Neuchâtel
Watch collection stolen from private museum in Le Locle
Thieves broke into the Ulysse Nardin museum in Le Locle and removed watches from display cases. Police and prosecutors are investigating, while the museum works to establish the value and inventory of the stolen collection.
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Basel
Basel returns Indigenous Kawésqar remains to Chile
Basel City is returning the remains of three Kawésqar ancestors to Chile following provenance research and a restitution process involving the Natural History Museum and the University of Basel.
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art
Geneva and Zurich Museums to Restitute Looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
In a significant move towards cultural reparation, ethnography museums in Geneva and Zurich are returning 28 artefacts to Nigeria. Provenance research confirmed the objects were looted from the Kingdom of Benin by British troops in the late 19th century.
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culture
University of Lausanne study reveals Swiss museums hold thousands of human remains acquired during colonial era, sparking debate about repatriation and ethical collection practices.
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culture
Geneva's Red Cross Museum launches innovative 'Tuning In' exhibition, showcasing unique humanitarian sound archives and shared human experiences.
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culture
Valuable ring gifted by Tsar Alexander I in 1814 taken from alarmed display case at Haus zum Kirchgarten museum, triggering international cultural property alert
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art
Kunstmuseum Bern relinquishes ownership of Alfred Sisley's 'Le Chemin des Bois à Ville-d'Avray' following provenance research revealing its forced sale during Nazi persecution.
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culture
Parliament approves CHF987. 9 million culture budget for 2025-2028 after resolving dispute over Nazi-looted art management
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culture
The Museum of Art and History in Geneva showcases 44 preserved Gaza artifacts, highlighting Switzerland's role in protecting cultural heritage during international conflicts.
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culture
Groundbreaking digital preservation project launches, making centuries of Swiss cultural heritage accessible online through advanced 3D scanning
culture
Groundbreaking digital preservation project launches, making centuries of Swiss cultural heritage accessible online through advanced 3D scanning technology
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