But the process has stalled as far as large-scale restitution between Russia and Germany is concerned

Even after treaties have been signed, legal wrangles between Germany and Russia persist

Rumours of a Sotheby’s valuation have encouraged talk of auction

The doyenne of the Russian museum profession, Irina Antonova, opposes returning “trophy” works of art

The piece was taken during World War II

Britain’s Foreign Office to support reconstruction of church bombed by Allies

Long delays are foreseeable as approaches to restitution vary in both countries

Director does not foresee restitution to Germany

A commission will be set up at Gorbachev’s behest to look into cultural property removed to U.S.S.R.

The looted manuscript has now been fully reproduced and described

They have already dug out several dozen armoured cars, field-guns, transporters and other vehicles

To resurrect or not to resurrect Dresden’s Frauenkirche, which has been left in ruins as a slowly decaying war memorial

Glasnost has unveiled the ill kept secret of thousands of works of art, of archives and libraries taken to the USSR

The temple bell was taken from a Japanese island by American marines at the end of World War II

Where is the world-famous antique glass from the Berlin Antiquarium? What has happened to the coin collection of the Royal Prussian Mint? Where is the precious antique jewellery from the Zahn-Bibliotek?