As Greek government cuts back on security spending as part of its austerity to the people policies including protection of its ancient treasures, a large amount of antiquities taken:

Armed robbers have stolen dozens of artefacts from a Greek museum dedicated to the history of the early Olympics.

Two masked men smashed display cabinets and took more than 60 objects after overpowering a guard at the museum in Olympia, officials said.

The town’s mayor said the items, mostly bronze and clay statuettes, were of “incalculable” value.

Culture Minister Pavlos Geroulanos has tendered his resignation, but it has so far not been accepted.

He [...]