Restitution

Jewish heirs reach deal over painting in Dusseldorf collection

19th century German Romantic painting was sold under duress by Jewish art dealer during Nazi era.

Jewish heirs of Guelph Treasure appeal dismissal of case

Treasure worth over $250 million was sold under duress by four Jewish art dealers to the Prussian state during Nazi-era.

British museum to return 19th century painting looted by Nazis

Gustave Courbet painting was stolen from apartment of French Jew by Nazis during occupation of France.

Czech museums return Nazi looted art to heirs of Jewish owner

Descendants of Czech Jewish industrialist receive 14 works of art from 18th and 19th centuries with help from New York state agency.

Jewish heirs seek return of Picasso sold under duress during WWII

Family suing NY's Guggenheim Museum for return of $200 million painting that their ancestors sold before fleeing Nazi Germany.

University of Bremen library returns rare books looted by Nazis

Four antique books were sold under duress by Jewish judge before he was deported to Theresienstadt ghetto.

Looted Kadinsky masterpiece to be returned to Jewish heirs

Priceless painting to be returned to descendants of Jewish woman who had painting taken from her during the Holocaust.

Austria closes restitution fund for victims of the Nazis

Austria has closed a $215 million fund that offered compensation to victims of the Nazis.

France to return 15 works of art looted from Jews during WWII

France’s senate is expected to approve the restitution of 15 works of art looted from their Jewish owners by the Nazis during the Holocaust.

France to return Nazi looted artwork to Jewish heirs

The French government will return 15 pieces of art that were looted by the Nazis to descendants of their Jewish owners.

US SC to rule on painting seized from Jewish woman by Nazis

The Supreme Court is set to decide the fate of a 19th century painting seized from a Jewish woman by the Nazis.

UK government closing compensation fund for victims of Nazis

Fund launched two decades ago to compensate victims of the Nazis who had assets confiscated by the British government is set to close.

Art looted by Nazis in France returned to Jewish owner's heirs

Paintings and drawings looted by the Nazis from a private art collection have been restituted to heirs of an Egyptian Jewish businessman.

Swiss Jews accuse private art collection of Nazi-era origins

Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities denounces private art collection for allegedly containing pieces stolen from Jews by the Nazis.

Berlin museum returns and buys looted painting from Jewish heirs

A Berlin museum returned a Pissarro painting looted by the Nazis to the descendants of its former Jewish owner and then bought it back.

Latvia to compensate Jews for property lost during the Holocaust

Vote in principle in Latvia's parliament allocates 40 million euros over 10 years for property compensation.

Lapid: No urgency in resuming talks with PA

The foreign minister said he opposed lockdowns and supported opening the school year on time; does not regret Poland row.

Britain criticizes Polish restitution law

British minister says Poland should provide legal avenues for victims of the Holocaust to pursue restitution claims.

Blinken: We regret Poland's adoption of restitution law

Secretary of State reiterates US concerns over law restricting claims on Jewish property looted from Polish Jewry during the Holocaust.

'Poland failed but Israel overreacted'

From The Depths founder Jonny Daniels reacts to Polish law restricting claims on Jewish property.

FM Lapid: 'Poland approved an anti-Semitic and unethical law'

'This evening, Poland became an anti-democratic, anti-liberal country,' Foreign Minister Yair Lapid says.

US concerned over Polish restitution law

Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Polish President not to sign law restricting process for Holocaust survivors and their families.

Polish parliament approves restitution law

Israel outraged over law that will affect 90 percent of restitution claims.

US ramping up pressure on Poland over restitution law

US special envoy for Holocaust issues says Polish legislation "would cause irreparable harm to both Jews and non-Jews".

FM Lapid to US Senator: Polish restitution law must be stopped

Lapid spoke to Senator Jacky Rosen who agreed that the new Polish law is of deep concern.

'Polish law could seriously damage relations'

Minister Meirav Cohen: It is my duty and that of my fellow members of the government to work for the realization of the rights of survivors.

FM Lapid slams "unjust and damaging" Polish restitution law

Lapid says Israel will "firmly defend the dignity of Holocaust victims, their memory and their rights" as Polish Senate approves bill.

Items looted during Holocaust seized from NYC auction house

Documents including 19th C funeral scrolls, manuscripts and community records will be returned to Eastern European Jewish communities.

Israel seeks US help in efforts against Polish restitution law

Israel asks Biden administration to support effort against legislation restricting restitution claims by survivors and their families.

US senators call on Polish pres to veto anti-restitution bill

Bipartisan US Senate group criticizes proposed legislation as an affront to achieving justice for victims of the Nazis.

1 mil-euro restitution fund announced for Luxembourg survivors

One-time payments will go to Luxembourg Holocaust survivors, issues of dormant bank accounts, looted art will also be addressed.

David Mermelstein, Holocaust restitution advocate, dies at 92

David Mermelstein, a survivor of the Holocaust and a staunch advocate of restitution, has died at the age of 92.

French Jew gives up right to priceless artwork stolen by Nazis

After 10-yr dispute with the U of Oklahoma, 81-year old French department store heiress decides to give up her battle for Pissarro painting.

1888 tefillin case looted by Nazis returned to family

Case had been given to Algerian Jewish man as a bar mitzvah gift and was later stolen from his Paris apartment in 1942 by the Nazis.

Poland hopes Israel will change mind on restitution law

Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister: Israel's criticism of restitution law is inappropriate, we hope they'll change their approach.

Israel reprimands Polish ambassador over Restitution Law

Restitution Row: After Polish PM blasts Foreign Minister Yair Lapid for criticizing Restitution Law, Israel summons Polish ambassador.

German city returns painting to heirs of Jewish businessman

In precedent-setting case, German city to return painting to heirs of Jewish businessman who was once in concentration camp.

Dutch preoccupation with the Holocaust

Benali is not the first bad choice of speaker, but at least protests made him cancel. The Dutch wrestle with restitution and guilt Op-ed.

Pompeo: Mass looting in Holocaust still 'largely unaddressed'

Report released to Congress details progress countries have made on restitution and compensation for property seized during Holocaust.

Poland clarifies PM's comments on restitution

Polish Embassy in Israel releases full quotation of PM Morawiecki's comments on paying restitution to Jews who survived World War II.

Polish PM: Restitution to Jews - a victory for Hitler

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki makes clear he opposes paying restitution to Jews who survived World War II.

Polish PM: Poland was Holocaust's greatest victim

Poland won’t pay WWII property compensation because Poles were 'most murdered' victims, PM Morawiecki says.

As survivors dwindle, US still pursues Holocaust restitution

State Dept envoy says issue of restitution still lingers. 'What do you do with property where the whole family was murdered?'

'We are the ones entitled to compensation,' says Polish PM

The Polish PM said his country is not responsible for returning property from Polish Jews during the Holocaust.

Survivors receive payments from restitution efforts in Romania

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, payments distributed to Romanian Holocaust survivors in Israel - including one 104-year-old.

Dusseldorf nixes exhibit on art dealer over restitution demands

'There are very influential people in Germany who don’t want to see art returned to Jews.'

Poland's proposed restitution excludes most Holocaust survivors

World Jewish Restitution Organization expresses 'profound disappointment' at proposed legislation excluding majority of Holocaust survivors.

Poland may compensate owners of properties seized in Holocaust

New law will partially compensate for private-owned looted property, official says.

EU head:'Accelerate restitution of Holocaust victims property'

Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament, called on European countries to 'restore justice after the Holocaust' via restitution.

Congress introduces legislation to help Holocaust survivors

Congress introduces legislation to assist survivors in obtaining restitution of assets stolen in the Holocaust.

Hague advised to offer $2.75 million in Holocaust restitution

Executive board of the municipality of The Hague advises government to offer $2.75 million in restitution for Holocaust survivors.

Warsaw initiates deadline for renewing restitution claims

Warsaw publishes list of 48 buildings claimed in dormant restitution suits, opens six-month window for new claims under recent legislation.

Polish court upholds controversial restitution law

Court in Poland rejects motion to scrap a law that critics say is preventing restitution of property that belonged to Jewish families.

Romanian law facilitates restitution of Holocaust survivors

Romania’s Parliament passes legislation prioritizing the processing of claims belonging to Holocaust survivors.

Jewish historian in Austrian jail despite evidence

In a bizarre and troubling case, Stephan Templ was jailed over a claim to property looted during the Holocaust. Will new findings free him?

Croatia Returns $4 Million Property as Holocaust Restitution

Croatia announces plan to return office building in Zagreb, expropriated from Jews during Holocaust, back to Jewish community.

Czech Court Rejects Jewish Family's Restitution Claim

Highest court in Czech Republic confirms the rejection of a restitution claim by family of a Jewish man who owned a snap button factory.

NY State Comptroller Teams Up With Holocaust Restitution Project

NY State Comptrolleri's office is teaming up with the Holocaust Era Asset Restitution Taskforce to track down property of Holocaust victims.

Germany Agrees to $300 Million More in Restitution

Germany has agreed to provide restitution payments to an additional 80,000 Jewish survivors.

Clinton Urges Latvia to Resolve Jewish Property Restitution

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urges Latvia to resolve the restitution of pre-World War II Jewish property “quickly and fairly.”