27-year-old Dutch tourist defaced a frescoed wall at Herculaneum, Italy, with graffiti, facing charges.

27-year-old Dutch tourist defaced a frescoed wall at ancient Roman site Herculaneum, Italy, with graffiti, using a black marker pen. The tourist faces charges of damage and defacement of artistic works, following recent acts of vandalism against historical monuments in Italy. Italy has introduced tougher penalties for monument damage, with potential fines of up to 40,000 euros for offenders.

June 03, 2024
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