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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Most Vandalized Speed Cameras in Madrid: 'They are repaired, and the next day they are destroyed again'

In Madrid, increasing acts of vandalism against traffic speed cameras have prompted concerns over road safety and significant economic costs.

Mar 23 • 06:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man throws stones, damages houses and car, and flees in Salinas

A man vandalized properties and a vehicle in Salinas, Brazil, before fleeing the scene.

Mar 22 • 19:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Congress Workers Vandalize Their Own Office, Anger Erupts Over Ticket Dispute

Congress workers in Assam's Bijni Assembly constituency vandalized their party office in a protest against the party's decision not to field a candidate for the elections.

Mar 22 • 16:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Man seriously injured after being attacked by a group of young people in Itajubá, MG

A 35-year-old man sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a group of youths with wooden sticks, stones, and bricks in Itajubá, Brazil.

Mar 22 • 16:51 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Churchill, Shakespeare and the UK flag all under siege in modern Britain, commentators say

The article discusses the ongoing cultural controversies in the UK surrounding the removal of Winston Churchill's image from bank notes and the vandalism of his statue, reflecting a broader societal debate about historical figures and national identity.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Nantes: The Headquarters of the Right and Center Candidate Vandalized and Activists Threatened

The campaign headquarters of the right and center candidate in Nantes was vandalized, and activists were threatened as tensions rise ahead of municipal elections.

Mar 20 • 13:47 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Vandals Knock Down Tower T99 Along Ughelli/Benin 330kv Transmission Line

A transmission tower (T99) in Nigeria's Delta State collapsed due to vandalism, causing disruption in power supply from Transcorp Power Plc to the national grid.

Mar 20 • 12:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Passenger arrested after vandalizing bus on Avenida Brasil for driver not stopping outside of designated stops

A passenger was arrested for vandalizing a bus after the driver refused to stop at an unauthorized location on Avenida Brasil in Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 20 • 10:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

In Vilnius – a strange attack on a bus: it's unclear what the vandal used

A mysterious vandal has damaged a Scania bus and a Škoda trolleybus in Vilnius, leading to an ongoing police investigation.

Mar 20 • 07:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Suspected of Slashing JR Seats 'Angry Over Delays and Cancellations' - Admits to 50-60 Cases

A 56-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly slashing seats on JR trains out of frustration over delays and cancellations, claiming responsibility for 50 to 60 similar incidents.

Mar 20 • 02:55 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Parents Paid 7,000 Euros for Damages Caused by Their Children in Kindergartens

In Thessaloniki, parents were required to pay 7,000 euros for damages caused by their children in local kindergartens, marking a rare instance of parental financial responsibility for juvenile misbehavior.

Mar 19 • 13:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Camera captures moment a man vandalizes an Umbanda temple in the interior of SP: 'Feeling of fear,' says babalaô

A man vandalized an Umbanda temple in Presidente Prudente, SP, attacking the property with a piece of wood while hurling insults at its residents.

Mar 19 • 10:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In Panevėžys, glass store doors were broken at night, two minors detained

Two minors were detained in Panevėžys for breaking the glass doors of a store during the night.

Mar 19 • 07:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Shop door glass shattered in Panevėžys - two minors caught

Two minors have been apprehended for allegedly breaking the glass door of a store in Panevėžys, causing damage worth 600 euros.

Mar 19 • 07:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ "In front of the gates!" A conflict has escalated among residents of Purvciems over vehicle parking

Residents of Purvciems are facing increasing tensions over improper vehicle parking in front of property gates, leading to conflict and even vandalism.

Mar 18 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marambaia BRT station has been out of operation for over 2 months and affects users

The Marambaia BRT station in Belém, Brazil, has been non-operational for over two months due to vandalism, adversely impacting public transport users who now face longer wait times and safety concerns.

Mar 18 • 20:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: Art Exhibition Vandalized in Helsinki – Extensive Damage, Artist Burst into Tears

An art exhibition by Tiia Henriksson in Helsinki was vandalized, resulting in significant damage estimated at around €8,000.

Mar 18 • 19:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Art Exhibition Vandalized in Helsinki: Three Works Destroyed, €8,000 in Damages

An art exhibition in Helsinki suffered vandalism, resulting in damage to three artworks and an estimated cost of €8,000.

Mar 18 • 18:18 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Street sign for Free Ukraine Square stolen in Polish city of Gdynia

Unknown vandals have stolen the street sign for Free Ukraine Square in Gdynia, Poland, prompting a police investigation at the request of Ukraine's consul.

Mar 18 • 16:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSCDC arrests six suspected railway sleeper vandals in Kano

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps arrested six individuals in Kano for vandalizing railway sleepers, an act seen as economic sabotage.

Mar 18 • 15:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Candidates in the Ebersberg District: Election Campaigning with Bicycles, but Without Harleys

In the Ebersberg district, SPD mayoral candidate Maria Wirnitzer is actively campaigning using her bicycle, contrasting with a recent vandalism incident involving a rival party's promotional bike.

Mar 18 • 14:38 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In Daugavpils, a man scratched the symbol of an occupying war on several cars

A man has been arrested for damaging multiple cars in Daugavpils by scratching the letter 'Z', which symbolizes military aggression.

Mar 18 • 13:15 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

New suspected heritage crime at Anundshög in Västerås

New evidence of potential archaeological vandalism was discovered at the Anundshög site near Västerås, where previously reported incidents of looting had occurred.

Mar 18 • 10:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Police have launched a pre-trial investigation into the broken windows at Krekenava Gymnasium

A man reported property damage at Krekenava Gymnasium, leading to a police investigation into vandalism.

Mar 18 • 08:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Man electrocuted while vandalising Enugu DisCo substation

A vandal was electrocuted while attempting to steal cables from a substation in Enugu State, Nigeria.

Mar 18 • 05:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ Did you want to throw it in the river? Vandals vandalized public property in Supilinn

Vandals in Supilinn, Tartu attempted to throw a bike rack into the Emajõgi river but were unsuccessful, leaving it beside the river instead.

Mar 17 • 18:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Heavy uproar amidst the saints' movement, a youth smashed the toll booth and cameras

During the 'No Road, No Toll' protest at a toll plaza in Gwalior, a youth was arrested for vandalizing the toll booth and breaking CCTV cameras.

Mar 17 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: 9 minors charged with damage to school units in Therma

Nine minors aged 12 to 16 have been identified as suspects in two vandalism incidents at school facilities in Therma, Thessaloniki.

Mar 17 • 08:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Vandal in Sokolovsko Robbed a Prayer House and Threatened an Acquaintance

A vandal in Sokolovsko has robbed a prayer house and threatened a known individual.

Mar 17 • 08:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Traffic in Bavaria: Speed Camera Covered with a bedsheet

A speed camera in Hopfen am See was covered with a bedsheet, prompting an investigation by local police to determine if damage occurred.

Mar 16 • 12:57 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vandalism Incident at Krekenava Gymnasium: Three Windows Smashed

A vandalism incident occurred at Krekenava Gymnasium, where a masked individual smashed three windows early Saturday morning.

Mar 16 • 10:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest four for vandalising oil firm's facility in A'Ibom

Four suspects have been arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police for vandalizing Seplat Energy facilities in Nigeria.

Mar 15 • 16:08 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Cuban President Acknowledges Public 'Dissatisfaction', Condemns Vandalism by Protesters

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel acknowledges the nation's dissatisfaction over prolonged electricity outages and condemns the vandalism of a Communist Party office amidst growing protests.

Mar 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Cubans take to the streets and attack Communist Party office in rare riot over blackouts

Cubans staged a rare protest against prolonged power outages, resulting in vandalism of a Communist Party office.

Mar 15 • 11:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Night Cubans Set Communism on Fire

Cubans in Morón protested against the Communist Party by burning its headquarters, which the government has labeled vandalism.

Mar 15 • 04:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Protests against blackouts in Cuba: Díaz-Canel states that there will be no impunity for vandalism

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel addressed the recent protests in Morón regarding power outages, asserting that violence and vandalism will not be tolerated.

Mar 14 • 22:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Protesters vandalize the Communist Party office in Cuba

A group of protesters vandalized a Communist Party office in Cuba, leading to multiple arrests and reports of violence.

Mar 14 • 19:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Five arrested in Cuba after protest at local Communist party office

Five individuals were arrested in Cuba after protesters vandalized a Communist Party office by setting fire to furniture and equipment.

Mar 14 • 16:42 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Cuban State Media: Protesters Ransack Communist Party Office

A rare outbreak of protests in the eastern Cuban city of Morón has escalated into vandalism against the Communist Party office amid mounting dissatisfaction with the government.

Mar 14 • 16:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Urbia requests GCM support to contain what it calls 'misuse' of the Ibirapuera Marquise by skateboarders and rollerbladers

Urbia is seeking increased policing by the Metropolitan Civil Guard to control skateboarders and rollerbladers in the Ibirapuera Marquise, citing issues of misuse and vandalism since its reopening.

Mar 14 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Attack on RSS District Coordinator's House in Bijnor, Loot and Vandalism Occur

A RSS district official's house in Bijnor was attacked by local residents from another community, leading to vandalism and theft.

Mar 14 • 05:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Lithuania's Tricolor Flag Torn Again in Klaipėda

In Klaipėda, Lithuania, a national flag was found torn in a public area, prompting an investigation into the incident, which mirrors a similar event from two years ago.

Mar 13 • 07:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drainage equipment destroyed by vandalism in the Portal da Cidade neighborhood in Petrolina

Drainage equipment in the Portal da Cidade neighborhood of Petrolina was destroyed by vandalism, disrupting emergency water drainage operations amid ongoing rainfall.

Mar 12 • 21:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Alert of gunfire at synagogue

Police in northwest Detroit responded to reports of gunfire at a synagogue, following an incident where a car deliberately crashed into the building and caught fire.

Mar 12 • 17:42 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In Plunge, a BMW damaged by a sharp object - the owner assessed the damages in thousands

A BMW vehicle in Plunge, Lithuania, has been damaged by a sharp object, with the owner estimating the repair costs in the thousands.

Mar 12 • 07:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

International Women’s Day in Mexico: Vandalized Churches and Clashes with Police

Protests in Mexico on International Women’s Day resulted in extensive vandalism and clashes with police, particularly targeting churches and other symbolic buildings.

Mar 11 • 21:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Incident with stones at the "Perissos" electric railway station

A passenger was injured when unknown individuals threw a stone at a moving train near the Perissos station in Athens.

Mar 11 • 17:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Services operated during peak hours near the metro station. Known details

Public transport in Warsaw faced significant disruptions due to actions by authorities at Wawrzyszew metro station, related to graffiti vandalism on a train.

Mar 11 • 16:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Cultural Circle Vandalized Hosting a Yes Conference for the Referendum

The cultural center Meazza in Milan was vandalized just before hosting a pro-referendum meeting, highlighting increasing political violence.

Mar 11 • 11:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Mischievous Elements Spray Paint on New Creta Car Parked at Noida Film City, Entire Car Damaged

A new Hyundai Creta car parked in Noida's Film City was vandalized with spray paint by three masked individuals, causing extensive damage.

Mar 11 • 04:02 UTC

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