The Council of Europe expects the Convention on Offences relating to Cultural Property, introduced in 2017, in Nicosia, to gain momentum, with a senior official expressing hope that more countries will ratify it, allowing the international treaty to enter eventually into force. Last week, a two-day Conference was held in the capital of Cyprus to promote what is known as the Nicosia Convention, aiming to raise awareness and promote shared efforts in fighting offences relating to cultural property. The Convention opened for signatures …








