Romania, Netherlands and Drents Museum

Theft in Netherlands of ancient golden helmet leaves Romania distraught
Dutch authorities are desperately investigating a major art heist of a millenia-old golden helmet from an ancient civilization in current-day Romania.
Ancient Gold Helmet Discovered in Romania and Other Gold Artifacts Stolen From Dutch Museum: Officials Shocked
In what can only be described as a brazen-style heist reminiscent of an Ocean’s Eleven flick, thieves used explosives to blow up the Dutch museum door
Three arrested over theft of ancient golden objects from Netherlands museum
The objects, on loan from the Romanian National History Museum in Bucharest, belonged to members of the lost Dacian civilisation
Dutch police arrest three suspects after the theft of a priceless golden helmet from Romania
Dutch authorities have arrested three suspects after the theft of a priceless ancient golden helmet that is considered a cultural icon of Romania.
Thieves blow up museum door and steal ancient artifacts, including 2,500-year-old gold helmet
The 5th-century BC Helmet of Cotofenesti was among the valuable items taken during an overnight heist at Drents Museum in the Netherlands.
Famous Helmet of Coțofenești, other pieces from exhibition on Romania’s Dacian treasures stolen from Dutch museum
Several archaeological pieces from the Dacia - Empire of Gold and Silver exhibition showcasing Dacian treasures from Romania have been stolen after an explosion at the Drents Museum in the Netherlands on the night of January 24 to 25.
Three arrested over theft of ancient Romanian helmet from Dutch museum
After the shocking theft of Romania’s precious ancient Cotofenesti helmet, Dutch police have arrested three suspects, offering a glimmer of hope for its recovery. View on euronews
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Romanian museum considers legal action after ‘priceless’ golden objects stolen in Netherlands heist
The items—which include a helmet discovered by playing children—belonged to members of the lost Dacian civilisation ...
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Artefacts theft in the Netherlands riles Romania
Robbers used explosives to break into the Drents Museum in Assen over the weekend and nab three antique bracelets and a 2,500 ...
Art world in shock as thieves blow up museum door to steal priceless treasure
The intricate golden Cotofenesti helmet dates back some 2,500 years and is one Romania’s most revered national treasures from ...
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Romania’s Brukenthal Museum closes to raise awareness on cultural heritage protection after Dutch museum heist
Following the recent theft at the Drents Museum in the Netherlands, the Brukenthal National Museum in Romania has decided to ...