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Now playing Next Culture news British Museum director steps down over stolen items controversy Hartwig Fischer released a statement announcing his resignation. 25/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Greece renews calls for artefact returns after British Museum thefts Questions are being raised about the British Museum's security protocols, its handling of thefts, and how long senior management was aware before action was taken. Now, Greece is renewing its calls for the return of the Parthenon Marbles. 23/08/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news British Museum staff sacked for theft named as senior curator The British Museum says it's taking legal action and the Metropolitan Police's economic and crime command is investigating. 18/08/2023
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