Remains of medieval tsar return to Bulgaria after decades-long dispute with Greece
Summary
The remains of medieval Bulgarian ruler Tsar Samuel are being returned to Bulgaria from Greece after many years of negotiation. The handover ceremony included full state honors, and both countries hope it will improve their cultural ties and cooperation.Key Facts
- Tsar Samuel was a medieval ruler who fought the Byzantine Empire and died in 1014.
- His remains were found in Greece about 60 years ago near the border with Bulgaria.
- The remains will be flown to Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, with a military escort and ceremony.
- Greece and Bulgaria agreed on the exchange, including Bulgaria returning religious relics taken from Greek monasteries during World War I.
- The ceremony took place in Thessaloniki’s Museum of Byzantine Civilization, where the remains were kept.
- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hopes this act supports Greece’s request for Britain to return the Parthenon marbles.
- Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said Tsar Samuel now unites the two countries and strengthens their cooperation.
- Some Greek religious and academic figures expressed concerns about whether Bulgaria’s return of relics is sufficient.
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