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Düsseldorf: Antiquarians Selling Stolen Relics from Greek Monasteries
The stolen images from Greek monasteries and churches of Epirus were identified recently in a gallery in Düsseldorf that had them for sale.
The prefect...
173 Stolen Relics Return to Cyprus
Today, Cyprus welcomes 173 stolen relics repatriated from Munich, Germany. The relics are now in the Byzantine Museum of the Archbishop Makarios Foundation.
The relics...
Relics of Orthodox Saint Nektarios Stolen from Greek Church
Relics of Agios Nektarios, which were kept in a special casket in front of his icon, in the Church of Agios Nektarios, in the...
The Greek Archaeologist who Helped Expose Steinhardt’s Stolen Antiquities
Greek forensic archaeologist Christos Tsirogiannis, who played a vital role in uncovering stolen antiquities in the collection of billionaire Michael Steinhardt told Greek Reporter...
Germans Return Priceless Saints Relics to Cyprus, Once Looted From the Occupied North
A priceless case which includes relics of nine Orthodox Christian saints was returned to Cyprus' Orthodox Church recently, and it was exhibited before the...
Greek Police Bust Gang Trafficking Ancient Relics
The AFP has reported that a gang of antique smugglers was busted by the Greek police on Tuesday.
Thus far, following a nationwide raid Greek...
More than 200 Treasures Stolen from Turkish Occupied Areas Recovered
The Cyprus Law Office on the case of Turkish smuggler Aydin Dikmen, has announced the authorities have recovered a total of 207 treasures stolen...
Cyprus:The Repatriation of Byzantine Icons Stolen after Turkish Invasion
The Turkish invasion in Cyprus happened in 1974 and at some point, six Byzantine icons were stolen. After about 40 years, the repatriation of...
Cases of Illicit Antiquities Trade and Stolen Artifacts in Greece
(Original Story In Greek By Ingka Athanasiadou)
People investigating the case of the armed robbery at the Museum of Ancient Olympia say that the 65...
Valuable Artifacts Stolen from Agion, Oros
Insolent thieves stole important artifacts from the historical cell of “Axion Esti” in Agion, Oros. The thieves benefited by the absence of Elder Diodoros and...