# Church burglaries in the Balkans

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/church-burglaries-in-the-balkans
> Updated: 2026-08-28T10:02:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In the village of Bušince, near Kosovska Kamenica, perpetrators burglarized the Church of Saint Constantine and Empress Helen. The thieves broke into the donation box and stole more than 1,100 euros.

Nebojša Simić, president of the church committee, reported that the community is deeply unsettled by the incident. He noted that the church currently lacks adequate security and called for the installation of cameras and dedicated staff. The Office for Kosovo and Metohija characterized the robbery as an example of a “deteriorating security situation in the region,” stating that Serbian churches, women, and children are increasingly being targeted.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Church in Bušince burglarized, over 1,100 euros stolen

More than 1,100 euros were stolen from a donation box at the Church of Saint Constantine and Empress Helen in Bušince, Kosovo, amid concerns over rising insecurity in the region.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/church-in-buince-burglarized-over-1100-euros-stolen

### 2026-08-16: Gastouni church burglary causes 3,000 euros in damages

Thieves burglarized the Panagia Katholiki church in Gastouni, Greece, causing 3,000 euros in damage but escaping with only minimal coins after church officials had secured major donations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gastouni-church-burglary-causes-3000-euros-in-damages

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