The Romanian treasure stolen from Assen: the helmet and two gold bracelets have been recovered

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2 April 2026
17:05

The Romanian treasure stolen from the Drents Museum in Assen has been partially recovered. The Dutch police presented to the public the Coțofenești helmet and two gold bracelets, stating that investigations continue for the recovery of the third bracelet, reports IPN.

Law enforcement officials from the Netherlands presented on Thursday, during a press conference, the Cotofenesti helmet and two gold bracelets, returned by suspects through procedural agreements. The third bracelet has not yet been recovered, and investigations continue for its identification.

The Public Prosecution Service of the Netherlands does not provide details about the location where the 2,500-year-old helmet and bracelets were found, as the criminal case is still ongoing.

The helmet and the three gold bracelets were stolen in January 2025, when the criminals broke into the Drents Museum, using explosive material. These pieces had been loaned from the National History Museum of Bucharest.

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The warning is valid for the center, south, and east of the country. Several districts in the north are also under the yellow code. The northernmost districts of the country such as Briceni, Ocnita, Edinet, Drochia, Soroca, Glodeni, Rascani, and Donduseni – are not affected by the warning.

According to the Authority for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring, the warning can be updated depending on the evolution of weather phenomena.

During periods of heatwave, authorities recommend people to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak hours, to consume enough fluids, and to pay increased attention to children, the elderly, and people with chronic conditions.

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The Romanian treasure stolen from Assen: the helmet and two gold bracelets have been recovered

IPN.md

2 April 2026
17:05

The Public Prosecution Service of the Netherlands does not provide details about the location where the 2,500-year-old helmet and bracelets were found, as the criminal case is still ongoing.

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The Romanian treasure stolen from Assen: the helmet and two gold bracelets have been recovered

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