Incidents
Spain: Treasure of Villena, a jewel of the European Bronze Age, stolen in 4 minutes
Euronews Portugal27 August 2026 at 12:03
In Villena, Spain, thieves managed to steal the Treasure of Villena, a collection of 59 Bronze Age pieces of European importance, in less than four minutes. The criminals distracted the security forces with a false alarm in the surroundings of the museum, allowing entry and the theft of the prehistoric pieces.




