Renaissance Paintings Stolen in Sicily, Mafia Link Feared

Two valuable Renaissance paintings were stolen from a museum in Messina, Sicily, prompting fears of a mafia connection. Experts suggest the artworks are too recognizable to be sold easily, making the motive behind the theft unclear.

18 Aug, 04:30 — 18 Aug, 04:30

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‘It’s a strange affair’ - Mafia link feared in theft of paintings by Renaissance master in Sicily

By Crispian Balmer

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„Jaf fără sens”. Expert: Tablourile furate din muzeul din Messina sunt „atât de valoroase, încât nu pot fi vândute”

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Renaissance Paintings Stolen in Sicily, Mafia Link Feared

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‘It’s a strange affair’ - Mafia link feared in theft of paintings by Renaissance master in Sicily

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„Jaf fără sens”. Expert: Tablourile furate din muzeul din Messina sunt „atât de valoroase, încât nu pot fi vândute”

‘It’s a strange affair’ - Mafia link feared in theft of paintings by Renaissance master in Sicily

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