# Greece returns remains of Czar Samuel to Bulgaria

https://mins.news/en/item/84613

- DW, 2026-10-03 12:17 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/greece-returns-remains-of-czar-samuel-to-bulgaria/a-79530104?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> After decades of negotiations, Greece is returning the remains of medieval Bulgarian ruler Czar Samuel to Bulgaria. They are due to arrive in Sofia with full state honors. Samuel remains a symbol of Bulgarian identity, although North Macedonia also claims him. Greece will receive 48 objects taken by Bulgarian troops during World War I.

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