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Bulgaria Returns Czar Samuel's Remains
Bulgaria receives Czar Samuel's remains after decades of talks with Greece.
In brief
Bulgaria receives Czar Samuel's remains after decades of talks with Greece. Bulgaria's remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel arrive in Sofia with state honors after 60 years. Originally reported by Dw.
Czar Samuel's remains arrive in Sofia
Bulgaria's remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel arrive in Sofia with state honors after decades of negotiations with Greece.
Czar Samuel ruled 997-1014
Czar Samuel ruled the First Bulgarian Empire from 997 to 1014, extending authority over the Balkans as far south as Lake Ohrid.
Samuel defeated by Byzantines
Samuel's army was defeated by the Byzantine Empire at the Battle of Kleidion in 1014.
Samuel died of shock
Samuel reportedly died of shock after thousands of his blinded soldiers returned home from Byzantine Emperor Basil II's order.
Remains discovered 60 years ago
Bulgaria discovered Czar Samuel's remains in a Greek border area 60 years ago.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Radev
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Czar Samuel unites Bulgarians and strengthens strategic cooperation with Greece.
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis acknowledged Czar Samuel's remains have 'incalculable cultural and spiritual but also emotional value' for Bulgaria.
Greece receives WWI objects
Greece will receive 48 sentimental objects pillaged by Bulgarian troops from churches and monasteries in northern Greece during World War I.
The one thing
Bulgaria's remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel arrive in Sofia with state honors after 60 years.
