A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities announced Thursday.
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There were fears the helmet may have been melted down because its fame and dramatic studded appearance made it virtually unsellable.
Dutch prosecutors announced Thursday that a 2,500-year-old golden helmet and two bracelets stolen from a museum last year have been recovered.
Neculai Nederi, who has served prison sentences in Romania, Bulgaria and Germany, targeted two houses in Newcastle while the owners were out, taking £100,000 worth of precious possessions.
Romania coach Mircea Lucescu is leaving the national team. The Romanian soccer federation says it's offering the storied 80-year-old an administrative role.
The golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a highly regarded artifact from Romania, and two elaborate golden bracelets were taken in January 2025.
Dutch authorities have recovered a priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands ...
Dutch authorities have recovered a priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands ...
Dutch authorities have recovered a priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands.
Dutch authorities have recovered an ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a Netherlands museum.