CultureGreece hands Bulgaria Tsar Samuel’s remains in exchange for 48 relics
Greece handed Bulgaria the remains of Tsar Samuel in Thessaloniki, in exchange for 48 historical relics taken from Greek monasteries to Sofia during World War I. The countries’ culture ministers signed the protocol at the Museum of Byzantine Culture after nearly half a century of negotiations. The returned objects will be displayed there until November 5, 2026, before being sent back to their historic homes.
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Greece hands Bulgaria Tsar Samuel’s remains in exchange for 48 relics