Greek MP Nikos Papadopoulos arrested after vandalizing ‘blasphemous’ artworks
Greek Member of Parliament Nikos Papadopoulos was arrested on Monday after allegedly vandalizing artworks at the National Gallery in Athens, protesting against what he described as 'blasphemous' art that offends the Christian faith, Enikos reported.
Far-Right Greek Politician Detained After Vandalism of ‘Sacrilegious' Artworks in Athens
Greek authorities arrested Nikos Papadopoulos, a far-right MP with the Niki party, after artworks in Athens's National Gallery were vandalized. Papadopoulos has been released from custody since his arrest on March 10,
Far-Right Politician Vandalizes “Blasphemous” Artworks at Athens Museum
Parliament Member Nikolaos Papadopoulous was detained and questioned for shattering four works by artist Christophoros Katsadiotis.
Greek Politician Destroys Art in National Gallery, Claiming ‘Blasphemy’
In a shocking act of vandalism, a religious politician attacked four artworks on display in Greece's national museum, forcing it to close.
Greek lawmaker attacks ‘offensive’ paintings in Athens' National Gallery
Nikolaos Papadopoulos, of the small right-wing, ultra-religious Niki party, attacked the paintings in The National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum. The exhibition includes works that caricature religious icons and themes.
Greek lawmaker attacks paintings in Athens' National Gallery, claims they are offensive
Greece's National Gallery said a Greek lawmaker on Monday attacked four paintings in an exhibition at the museum in Athens, including one he had previously criticized as offensive on religious grounds.
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Politician detained after attacks on ‘blasphemous’ works at Greek National Gallery
Four works by artist Christoforos Katsadiotis were vandalised earlier this week, The National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos ...
Greek lawmaker attacks paintings in Athens’ National Gallery, claiming they are offensive
Greece’s National Gallery says a Greek lawmaker attacked four paintings in an exhibition, including one he had previously ...
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Holy Synod agree’s with Papadopoulos but not on the vandalism of the National Gallery’s exhibition, “We will take appropriate action”
The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece has expressed regret over certain artworks displayed in the exhibition "The Allure of ...
Greece’s National Gallery closed following arrest of MP after artworks damaged
Nikolaos Papadopoulos, a member of the small ultra-religious Niki party, allegedly smashed glass cases and attacked works he ...