Canadian “Big Maple Leaf”, weighing 100kg, is the largest and purest gold coin in the world

The Mosse Art Research Initiative aims to recover thousands of missing works

Etruscan warrior figure was consigned to London dealer who contacted British Museum

British architect David Chipperfield’s proposal to restore the Haus der Kunst sparks furore

Auction house removes image from online version after German journalist spots error

Four art works from the controversial collection have now been returned to the families of their original owners

Bern to focus on “degenerate” art while Bonn focuses on Nazi looting in show that will move on to Berlin

Public authority loses appeal to remove from display the works of Erich Klahn, which feature swastikas and other Third Reich symbols

With backing from Wim Wenders, first presentation of “Gold Projections” coincides with Berlin Film Festival

Manaf Halbouni’s "Monument" to Aleppo comprises three wrecked buses by the city’s Frauenkirche

German food company makes restitution to heir of Jewish dealer Jacques Goudstikker

The software billionaire gives us a tour of the Barberini Museum in Potsdam

Heirs’ lawyer says firm “sets a standard of best practice” for private collectors

Feather entrepreneur most likely sold windmill painting under duress, Limbach Commission finds

Iranian authorities miss German deadline to issue export permits

Munich Higher Regional Court concludes that Gurlitt was mentally capable of articulating his final wishes

Max Stern Foundation recovers paintings consigned to German auction houses on tips from anonymous informer and police

Alfred Flechtheim’s descendants say paintings by Beckmann, Gris and Klee were sold under duress after the Nazis seized power

Susanna by Reinhold Begas will remain on loan to the Alte Nationalgalerie

New museums in Weimar and Dessau, extension to Berlin archive and “Grand Tour of Modernism” are among initiatives planned

Government steps in to fill funding gap for project after private partner withdraws

Culture minister promises greater transparency for Limbach Commission in plan approved by cabinet

German capital’s museum authorities say they are confident that show will still open in December

New building will host Asisi’s Pergamon panorama and a frieze from the altar

Director calls for admission-free museum to draw Berliners as well as tourists

Authorities consider alternative location to show Berlin museum’s prized Pergamon Altar<br> <br>

Frankfurt museum discovers Expressionist canvas from 1926 under another late painting

The maker of baking products, muesli and pizza, promises to return any plundered art to heirs of Jewish owners

Winning design is compared to a station, an indoor riding school, a temple and a marquee

Städel Museum found Café Scene during tests on Sleigh Trip in the Snow