Cyprus: Hunting Down Looted Art; Tasoula Hadjitof

BBC World Service, Outlook


"Tasoula Hadjitofi has spent nearly 30 years fighting to save cultural and artistic treasures looted from her native Cyprus. After the Turkish invasion of 1974, thousands of icons, mosaics and frescoes were removed from Greek Cypriot churches and historic sites, many ending up on the international art market. Tasoula has been able to rescue many precious items, and campaigns to make political leaders more aware of the importance of protecting cultural heritage".

Also (from 34.50 mark):

"In 1984, the last group of Aboriginals living a traditional nomadic life entirely separate from the outside world were found in the desert in Western Australia. The group had become separated from other members of the Pintupi tribe in the late 1950s. Now, 30 years after they rejoined their community, the aboriginal broadcaster Daniel Browning has been talking to them".


Silence over looted treasure, Cyprus Mail by Jean Christou

On the 'Cesnola Collection'