A breakdown of closed customs cases involving cultural objects and how those records surface.

An ancient bronze statue of Marcus Aurelius, repatriated from the United States, was among the year's most notable returns.

No guidance was publicly issued on museum operations, collection access or staff safety.

The move comes amid heightened competition over UNESCO heritage recognition in the Maghreb and Middle East.

New court filings argue subsurface work has moved the project past the point where public review or congressional approval can meaningfully shape it.

The government says exhibitions, performances and public programming will run alongside formal EU business during Cyprus’s six-month term.

The law comes as the UAE closes out a year marked by major museum openings, new institutions and expanded cultural partnerships.

The open letter, signed by Zohran Mamdani, calls the union vote a test of New York’s commitment to collective bargaining in its cultural institutions.