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Dutch police arrest three suspects after the theft of a priceless golden helmet from Romania

Jan. 29, 2025 14:08 PM EST

BRUSSELS (AP) — Dutch authorities on Wednesday arrested three suspects after the theft of a priceless ancient golden helmet that is considered a cultural icon of Romania and had been on display in a small museum in the Netherlands. There was no sign that the intricate helmet dating back some...

Theft in Netherlands of ancient golden helmet leaves Romania distraught

Jan. 27, 2025 14:49 PM EST

BRUSSELS (AP) — The prize in this art heist is worth more than its gold. To Romania, the ancient helmet is a priceless cultural heirloom. To the Netherlands, it’s a stolen artifact that authorities hope to retrieve to uphold a reputation for safe museums. The intricate golden...

Ceremonies mark full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in Europe's Schengen travel zone

Dec. 31, 2024 17:11 PM EST

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Ceremonies were held just before midnight Tuesday to mark Bulgaria's and Romania's full membership in Europe's Schengen area, the culmination of years of negotiations by the Eastern European countries to join the ID check-free travel zone. Identification...