Violent museum heists on the rise across Europe: Europol

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1. Mon, 24 August 2026

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   • Google News - Europe query20:30first to report
     Violent museum heists on the rise across Europe: Europol

     Violent museum heists on the rise across Europe: Europol Anadolu Ajansı

2. Sat, 29 August 2026

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   • Google News - Europe query15:08
     Europe's museum heists: New tactics, new targets

     Europe's museum heists: New tactics, new targets DW.com

   • Google News - Europe query16:32
     Europe's museum heists: New tactics, new targets

     Europe's museum heists: New tactics, new targets DW.com

3. Tue, 1 September 2026

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   • Google News - Europe query16:54
     Two more smash-and-grab heists hit museums in Europe

     Two more smash-and-grab heists hit museums in Europe Museums Association

4. Tue, 8 September 2026

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   • Google News - Europe query12:49
     EXPLAINER: Why is there a surge in violent museum heists in Europe?

     EXPLAINER: Why is there a surge in violent museum heists in Europe? CGTN

   • Google News - Europe query17:04
     Pattern of Europe’s museums being targeted by violent thieves

     Pattern of Europe’s museums being targeted by violent thieves Channel 4 News | Substack

   • Google News - Europe query19:36
     'Europe's museums are under siege', art recovery expert says

     'Europe's museums are under siege', art recovery expert says France 24

5. Wed, 9 September 2026

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   • Google News - Europe query11:53
     Another painting theft at extravagent museum in Europe

     Another painting theft at extravagent museum in Europe KCENTV.com

6. Sat, 12 September 2026

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   • Google News - Europe query00:24
     Why brazen museum thefts keep happening nearly a year after Louvre heist

     Why brazen museum thefts keep happening nearly a year after Louvre heist BBC

7. Mon, 14 September 2026

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   • Google News - Europe query16:07
     Europe’s Art Theft Problem Is Much Bigger Than the Louvre

     Europe’s Art Theft Problem Is Much Bigger Than the Louvre Hyperallergic

8. Tue, 15 September 2026

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   • El Mundo (Spain)20:41
     La oleada de robos más rápidos y violentos que amenaza a los museos de Europa: "Hoy pueden llevarse arte, mañana iPhones y al siguiente coches de alta gama"

     En el último año, instituciones de España, Italia, Reino Unido, Austria y, sobre todo, Francia, se han enfrentado a este tipo de asaltos Leer