Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist

""It's a long-awaited result... We are happy that we are now witnessing here the recovery of the Romanian artefacts.""

— Daniela Buruiană , Politician

""We are continuing the investigation to find the last bracelet...""

— Rareș-Petru Stan , Politician

""The helmet had been slightly dented but could be restored. The bracelets remained in perfect condition.""

— Robert van Langh , Executive

""This is a unique item in European and even global cultural heritage...""

— Ernest Oberländer-Târnoveanu , Academic

"We are incredibly pleased. It has been a roller-coaster. Especially for Romania, but also for employees of the Drents Museum."

— Corien Fahner , Politician

"Recovering the artifacts is an absolute priority."

— Radu Marinescu , Politician

"The helmet is slightly dented, but there will be no permanent damage."

— Robert van Langh , Executive

"This is a dark day."

— Harry Tupan , Executive

"It is so important not to give up when something is so valuable to multiple generations."

— Oana Toiu , Politician

"It's amazing. It's the best news we could have got."

— Arthur Brand , Activist

"We are incredibly pleased. It has been a roller-coaster. Especially for Romania, but also for employees of the Drents Museum."

— Corien Fahner , Politician

"The helmet is slightly dented, but there will be no permanent damage. The armbands are in perfect condition."

— Robert van Langh , Executive

"Recovering the artifacts is an absolute priority."

— Radu Marinescu , Politician

"We are incredibly pleased. It has been a roller-coaster. Especially for Romania, but also for employees of the Drents Museum."

— Corien Fahner , Politician

"The helmet is slightly dented, but there will be no permanent damage."

— Robert van Langh , Executive

"Recovering the artifacts 'is an absolute priority.'"

— Radu Marinescu , Politician