Monday, January 30, 2012

CPAC Meeting on Renewal of MOU with Cyprus

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The United States Cultural Property Advisory Committee (CPAC) met on January 18, 2012, to discuss the Cypriot MOU. Once again, CPAC Chair Pr...
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Sunday, January 29, 2012

ICOM "Red List" to Pave the Way for New Restrictions on Egyptian Cultural Goods?

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In the US, Congress has established the following process for imposing import restrictions: (1) a State Party to the 1970 UNESCO Convention ...
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Renewal of Import Restrictions on Cypriot Coins Being Considered

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The ACCG has issued this press release about the recent CPAC hearing about the potential renewal of the Cypriot MOU: http://www.sacbee.com/2...
Friday, January 20, 2012

Italian Justice on Trial: Bob Hecht Vindicated?

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Well, that is one way this sorry tale can be spun: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2012/01/italian-antiquities-robert-hecht-c...
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Chasing Saddam's Butt

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UK police have arrested a British veteran and have charged him with trying to sell a piece of a Saddam statute given to him by US Marines fo...
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

There is No Reason for CPAC to Change its Recommendations on Coins

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Here is my prepared oral statement regarding the proposed renewal of the MOU with Cyprus: I’m speaking on behalf of IAPN and PNG, which repr...
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Acropolis for Rent

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In a move that will no doubt leave archaeological purists aghast, the bankrupt Greek state is considering putting up its major historical si...