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Remains of medieval tsar return to Bulgaria after decades-long dispute with Greece

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Greek PM hopes handover of Tsar Samuel to Bulgaria will persuade Britain that time has come for ‘truth, reason, justice and morality’

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By: Helena Smith
Published: Oct 3, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC
Updated: Oct 3, 2026, 2:55 PM UTC

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УНН Culture ✎ Greece handed over to Bulgaria remains identified as those of Tsar Samuel, discovered in 1965. There is no genetic confirmation of the identification.

Українські Національні Новини (УНН)UkraineAfter decades of negotiations: the remains of Tsar Samuel returned from Greece to Bulgaria

Greece is returning the remains of the symbol of Bulgarian national identity after decades of negotiations.

Herts AdvertiserUnited KingdomRemains of medieval ruler Tsar Samuel returning to Bulgaria

The remains of medieval Bulgarian ruler Czar Samuel arrived in Sofia on Saturday aboard a military aircraft escorted by Bulgarian fighter jets, after decades of negotiations with neighboring Greece over the remains, which were discovered near the Greek border 60 years ago.

Ahram OnlineEgyptRemains of medieval Bulgarian ruler Czar Samuel arrive in Sofia, escorted by fighter jets - International - World

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Samuel of Bulgaria

Tsar of Bulgaria from 997 to 1014

Samuel was the Tsar (Emperor) of the First Bulgarian Empire from 997 to 6 October 1014. From 977 to 997, he was a general under Roman I of Bulgaria, the second surviving son of Emperor Peter I of Bulgaria, and co-ruled with him, as Roman bestowed upon him the command of the army and the effective royal authority. As Samuel struggled to preserve his country's independence from the Byzantine Empire, his rule was characterized by constant warfare against the Byzantines and their equally ambitious ruler Basil II.

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After decades of negotiations: the remains of Tsar Samuel returned from Greece to BulgariaУкраїнські Національні Новини (УНН)Ukraine17 hr. ago
Remains of medieval ruler Tsar Samuel returning to BulgariaHerts AdvertiserUnited Kingdom21 hr. ago
Remains of medieval Bulgarian ruler Czar Samuel arrive in Sofia, escorted by fighter jets - International - WorldAhram OnlineEgypt3 hr. ago
The remains of Tsar Samuel return to Bulgaria/ Athens hopes the gesture will support the request for the repatriation of the Parthenon MarblesInformat.roRomania21 hr. ago
Remains of medieval ruler Tsar Samuel returning to BulgariaExpress and Star21 hr. ago

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