Far-Right Greek Politician Detained

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,
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.
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 Museum in Athens confirmed
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 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.
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.
Greek politician storms ‘blasphemous’ National Gallery show
On Monday, Papadopoulos and an accomplice entered the museum and removed the works from the wall, threw them to ground and stamped on them. Previously Papadopoulos had raised what he called the artist’s blasphemy with Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni through a parliamentary question.
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Does Art Have Limits? Greek Artist’s Portrayal of Christian Icons Sparks Controversy
Controversy followed after an artist's works were vandalized by a Greek MP, labeling them as blasphemous for distorting Christian icons.
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Greece's National Gallery temporarily closed following arrest of lawmaker after artworks damaged
Greek police detained a member of parliament Monday after he allegedly attacked art works which are part of at an exhibition ...
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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