Stolen Vincent Van Gogh paintings return to Amsterdam museum

"After years shrouded in darkness, they can now shine again."

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has welcomed home two paintings by the Dutch master, more than 14 years after they were ripped off the museum's wall in a night-time heist.

"They're back," said museum director Axel Rueger, calling their return one of the "most special days in the history of our museum".