A German Tourist Smuggling Cultural Objects

  

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "This Is The Reason Why There Are Not Many Skyscrapers In Europe", "Maryam's Story, Bangkalan Resident Who Escaped the Death Penalty in KSA", you may read also "Linda Yuliana Arrested In Ethiopia, Trapped By Drug Trafficking Syndicate" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'A German Tourist Smuggling Cultural Objects'.

A German tourist who attempted to smuggle an ancient Greek marble column out of the country has been arrested and now faces up to 12 years in prison. The 61-year-old was arrested at the Port of Patras earlier this week as he prepared to board a ferry to Italy in his private car. Patras Port Authority officers discovered the ancient artifacts hidden in his car during a routine inspection.[1]

Now, the German man faces a lengthy prison sentence for violating a new, stricter law on the smuggling of cultural objects. In recent years, the Greek Police (ELAS) has created a special department to deal with crimes related to cultural heritage and antiquities.[2]

Since 2008, the laws on the trade in antiquities in Greece have been tightened, with the aim of protecting the country's cultural heritage from the threat of destruction due to illegal activities. Illegal trade in antiquities is now considered a very serious crime.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Diduga Selundupkan Artefak Yunani Kuno, Turis Diancam 12 Tahun Penjara", www.detik.com., Muhammad Lugas Pribady, 09 Mar 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 12 Maret 2025, Link: https://travel.detik.com/travel-news/d-7814704/diduga-selundupkan-artefak-yunani-kuno-turis-diancam-12-tahun-penjara.

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

This Is The Reason Why There Are Not Many Skyscrapers In Europe

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Maryam's Story, Bangkalan Resident Who Escaped the Death Penalty in KSA", "Linda Yuliana Arrested In Ethiopia, Trapped By Drug Trafficking Syndicate", you may read also "Moment of Ramadhan, Lombok Police Implement 'Sharia Tickets'" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'This Is The Reason Why There Are Not Many Skyscrapers In Europe'. Not all countries have skyscrapers, one of which is the countries in Europe. As reported by the BBC, the number of skyscrapers in Europe is only around 7 buildings that are above average in height. So, what is the reason that there are rarely tall buildings in Europe?[1]

There are several reasons why skyscrapers are difficult to build in Europe. One of them is the difficulty of regulation there because there are many cultural heritages that must be protected. For example, in the city of Rome, Italy, in the ancient city center, no building is allowed to exceed the height of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, which is 136 meters high. Another example is in the Greek capital, Athens, where no building is allowed to block the view of the Parthenon. If you want to build a tall building, it must not exceed 12 floors.[2]

Then in the British capital, London, has a skyscraper, The Shard, which rises more than 300 meters. However, building the building was not easy because the 1938 law was designed to protect St Paul's Cathedral. The law stipulates that no building may block the view of the 111-meter-high cathedral. Furthermore, this rule also states that there are 8 protected viewpoints, across London. All of them must not block the view of the iconic cathedral.[3]

Another reason is that most countries in Europe are resisting the urge to continue building high-rise buildings. They want to maintain the history that has long inhabited the city and do not want to compete with new cities in other parts of the world that have changed the concept of their areas from old to more modern cities significantly.[4] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Ternyata Ini Alasan di Eropa Jarang Ada Gedung Pencakar Langit", www.detik.com., Sekar Aqillah Indraswari, 04 Mar 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 11 Maret 2025, Link: https://www.detik.com/properti/arsitektur/d-7806210/ternyata-ini-alasan-di-eropa-jarang-ada-gedung-pencakar-langit?mtype=mpt.ctr-boxccxmpcxmp-modelB

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid.

Maryam's Story, Bangkalan Resident Who Escaped the Death Penalty in KSA

  

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Linda Yuliana Arrested In Ethiopia, Trapped By Drug Trafficking Syndicate", "Moment of Ramadhan, Lombok Police Implement 'Sharia Tickets'", you may read also "3 Australian Citizens Blacklisted for Climbing Mount Rinjani" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Maryam's Story, Bangkalan Resident Who Escaped the Death Penalty in KSA'.

Maryam explained that the case began when her employer appeared in an angry state, and then committed violence against her. "Because I was insulted, cursed, and my hair was pulled. I poured hot water on my employer's right shoulder and part of his face," she said. The act was reported by Yahya's younger brother, Husen Mohammad Jabar, which then resulted in Maryam being arrested and tried in the Jeddah Court.[1]

"I did nothing wrong. I did not kill my employer. But I was sentenced to death. The Saudi Arabian court was unfair to me," she later asserted. During the legal process, Maryam admitted that she felt isolated and did not know who to turn to. The only person she could communicate with was a translator appointed by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI). "The translator from the KJRI is from Sumenep. He is the only one who could communicate with me while I was on trial in court," said Maryam.[2]

Despite living in despair, this woman admitted that she never stopped praying. "Day and night I only pray, hopefully I will be given the blessing of life, health. I still believe that I will survive, I don't know when Allah will show it." "Alhamdulillah, I am still alive until now," she continued. Through the Indonesian Consulate General, Maryam hoped to be released by paying the fine set by the court. However, the request was never fulfilled. Maryam was finally released after serving a sentence of 15 years and seven months. Maryam should have been released earlier in 2022, if she was able to pay a fine of IDR 1.6 billion. However, because she did not have the funds, she was forced to wait. Only on November 30, 2024, a Saudi Arabian citizen paid the fine, allowing Maryam to return home. "I don't know who is willing to pay the fine requested by the Government. I am grateful, may Allah reward her with manifold rewards," she said softly.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "Cerita Maryam, Warga Bangkalan yang Lolos dari Hukuman Mati di Saudi", www.kompas.com., Taufiqurrahman & Glori K. Wadrianto, 4/12/2024, Diakses pada tanggal 10 Maret 2025, https://surabaya.kompas.com/read/2024/12/04/145846078/cerita-maryam-warga-bangkalan-yang-lolos-dari-hukuman-mati-di-saudi?page=1

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

Linda Yuliana Arrested In Ethiopia, Trapped By Drug Trafficking Syndicate

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Moment of Ramadhan, Lombok Police Implement 'Sharia Tickets'", "3 Australian Citizens Blacklisted for Climbing Mount Rinjani", you may read also "Trump Offers "Golden Card" Visas to Foreign Citizens" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Linda Yuliana Arrested In Ethiopia, Trapped By Drug Trafficking Syndicate'.

A Majalengka resident, Linda Yuliana (28), is currently facing legal proceedings in Ethiopia after allegedly being framed for carrying narcotics. There, Linda is apparently facing the death penalty. Linda is a resident of Liangjulang Village, Kadipaten District, Majalengka. In Ethiopia, Linda has to deal with the law because she is suspected of being framed by a drug syndicate.[1]

The case began when Linda received an assignment to deliver a bag of chocolate to Laos. In Ethiopia, Linda was promised a job to melt gold. Instead of working as a gold melter, Linda was assigned to deliver chocolate to Laos. Without suspecting anything, Linda took the bag to the airport. Unfortunately, her assignment was suspected to be a trap for Linda. She was arrested at the Ethiopian airport after prohibited items were found in her bag, which she initially believed contained chocolate.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "Jabar Hari Ini: Hukuman Mati Mengintai Linda di Ethiopia", www.detik.com., Tim detikJabar - detikJabar, 04 Mar 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 7 Maret 2025, Link: https://www.detik.com/jabar/berita/d-7806515/jabar-hari-ini-hukuman-mati-mengintai-linda-di-ethiopia?mtype=mpt.ctr-boxccxmpcxmp-modelB

2. Ibid.

Moment of Ramadhan, Lombok Police Implement 'Sharia Tickets'

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "3 Australian Citizens Blacklisted for Climbing Mount Rinjani", "Trump Offers "Golden Card" Visas to Foreign Citizens", you may read also "Nauru Sells Golden Passport to Foreigners" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Moment of Ramadhan, Lombok Police Implement 'Sharia Tickets''.

The Islamic belief that Ramadan is the month of the Koran seems to have inspired police officers in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province. The Central Lombok Regency Police Department (Polres) has begun implementing new methods of enforcing traffic laws. Central Lombok Police Chief AKBP Iwan Hidayat said he termed the method a "syariah ticket". He initiated this with the aim of providing a more humane approach to traffic violators on the road.[1]

Head of the Central Lombok Police Traffic Unit, AKP Puteh Rinaldi, explained that sharia tickets would be given to traffic violators under certain conditions. For those who claim to be able to recite the Koran properly and correctly, they will not be subject to ordinary fines. The violators were actually challenged to read verses from the Islamic holy book. "If violators can read or recite the Koran properly and correctly, then they will not be ticketed". "In contrary, we gave punishment in the form of a challenge to read verses from the holy Koran," said AKP Puteh, quoted by Republika from the official Korlantas Polri website.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "Momen Ramadhan, Polisi Lombok Terapkan 'Tilang Syariah' di Jalan", www.Republika.co.id., 04 Mar 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 6 Maret 2025, Link: https://khazanah.republika.co.id/berita/sskox5458/momen-ramadhan-polisi-lombok-terapkan-tilang-syariah-di-jalan

2. Ibid.

3 Australian Citizens Blacklisted for Climbing Mount Rinjani

  

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Trump Offers "Golden Card" Visas to Foreign Citizens", "Nauru Sells Golden Passport to Foreigners", you may read also "The story of Yasmin, Who Became a Victim of Investment Fraud" and on this occasion we will discuss about '3 Australian Citizens Blacklisted for Climbing Mount Rinjani'.

Three Australian citizens (WN) were fined IDR 6 million and blacklisted by the Mount Rinjani National Park Office (TNGR). The reason is, the 3 foreigners climbed Mount Rinjani when it was closed. Strict sanctions were given to the three climbers from Australia after they dared to climb illegally via the Sembalun climbing tourist route. In fact, Mount Rinjani is currently still in the ecosystem recovery period. "The three of them were officially blacklisted for climbing for five years and were subject to a fine of IDR 6 million for all three," said the Head of the TNGR Hall, Yarman in his official statement.[1]

Yarman explained that TNGR Hall officers initially detected the presence of three foreign climbers in Plawangan Sembalun via closed-circuit television (CCTV) recording, Sunday (2/3/2025) at around 16.30 WITA. They were determined to carry out an illegal climb via the Bawak Nao route or Kandang Sapi in the middle of the night at around 00.00 WITA. TNGR Hall officers who received the report at 14.30 WITA immediately coordinated with the team and the WCM Working Group to provide guard at the Bawak Nao exit. However, the three climbers did not descend until 23.00 WITA.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "3 WN Australia Mendaki Rinjani Saat Tutup Berujung Blacklist dan Denda", www.detik.com., Ahmad Viqi, Sui Suadnyana, 04 Mar 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 6 Maret 2025, Link: https://news.detik.com/berita/d-7806011/3-wn-australia-mendaki-rinjani-saat-tutup-berujung-blacklist-dan-denda

2. Ibid.

Trump Offers "Golden Card" Visas to Foreign Citizens

 

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Nauru Sells Golden Passport to Foreigners", "The story of Yasmin, Who Became a Victim of Investment Fraud", you may read also "President Prabowo Inaugurates the First Gold Bank Service in Indonesia" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Trump Offers "Golden Card" Visas to Foreign Citizens'.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, is offering a "gold card" visa to wealthy foreign nationals who wish to become US citizens. The visa can be redeemed for IDR 82 billion (US$5 million). "They will be rich and successful, and they will spend a lot of money, pay a lot of taxes, and employ a lot of people. We think it will be very successful," Trump said at the White House. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the proposed "gold card" would replace the EB-5 visa scheme that offers visas to foreign investors.[1]

What is Trump proposing? Trump did not mention at all that people who receive these visas must create jobs. "The ones who deserve it are the people with the money," he said. Despite the limited number of EB-5 visas, Trump wants his administration to sell 10 million "gold cards" to reduce the deficit. He said the visa "could be amazing, it would probably be fantastic."[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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1. "Trump Jual Visa 'Kartu Emas', Apa Itu?", detik.com., BBC Indonesia, 03 Mar 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 5 Maret 2025, Link: https://news.detik.com/bbc-world/d-7803729/trump-jual-visa-kartu-emas-apa-itu

2. Ibid.

Nauru Sells Golden Passport to Foreigners

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The Nauru government is offering citizenship to foreigners to raise funding because it is threatened with drowning due to rising sea levels caused by the climate crisis. The announcement was made directly by Nauru President David Adeang. The President said that the Nauru Government had opened a "golden passport" scheme for foreigners who wanted to buy citizenship of the island country in the Pacific region.[1]

Each passport is priced at 105,000 US dollars or around IDR. 1.7 billion for one person, as reported by The Guardian. In return, buyers of the Nauru passport get visa-free access to 89 countries including the UK, Ireland, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore. The proceeds from the "citizenship sale" will be used to relocate 90 percent of its citizens deeper into the island because sea levels have eroded its coast.[2]

"For Nauru, this is not just about adapting to climate change, but about securing a sustainable and prosperous future for future generations," Adeang told AFP.  He said that the "selling citizenship" strategy was not just for survival. "This is about ensuring future generations have safe, resilient and sustainable homes. We are ready for the journey ahead," said Adeang.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Negaranya Terancam Tenggelam, Pemerintah Nauru Jual Kewarganegaraan ke Orang Asing", Kompas.com., Danur Lambang Pristiandaru, 01/03/2025, Diakses pada tanggal 4 Maret 2025, Link: https://lestari.kompas.com/read/2025/03/01/110000186/negaranya-terancam-tenggelam-pemerintah-nauru-jual-kewarganegaraan-ke-orang#google_vignette

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.