Remains of medieval Czar Samuel returned to Bulgaria from Greece
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 13:31 · Archive
The remains of medieval Czar Samuel have been returned to Bulgaria after decades in Greece.
The remains of medieval Czar Samuel are arriving in Bulgaria on Saturday following decades of negotiations with Greece. The remains, discovered in a Greek border area 60 years ago, will be flown to Sofia aboard a military aircraft and received with full state honours, including a fighter jet escort, a 21-gun salute and a procession to the Church of St Sophia, where the public will be able to pay respects.
Czar Samuel was a warrior emperor who ruled the Bulgarian Empire in the Middle Ages and is a symbol of Bulgarian national identity. The remains are also claimed by North Macedonia. The Guardian reports that the Greek Prime Minister hopes the handover will help persuade Britain to return the Parthenon Marbles.
How it is being reported
- Greece returns remains of Czar Samuel to BulgariaDW News · 3 Oct, 13:17
- Remains of medieval czar return to Bulgaria after decades-long dispute with GreeceThe Guardian · 3 Oct, 11:31
In this story: Czar Samuel · Bulgaria · Greece · North Macedonia · Sofia · Church of St Sophia
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