Bulgaria Welcomes Remains of Medieval King Czar Samuel After Decades-Long Negotiations with Greece

Bulgaria receives the remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel after years of talks with Greece. The handover marks a historic cultural and political milestone.

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October 4, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Sofia, Bulgaria — The remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel arrived in Bulgaria on Saturday, marking the culmination of decades-long negotiations with Greece.

Czar Samuel, who ruled in the 10th and 11th centuries, was a key figure in Bulgarian history. His remains, discovered in a Greek border area 60 years ago, were flown to Sofia aboard a military aircraft escorted by Bulgarian fighter jets.

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The ceremony in Sofia drew thousands of citizens and politicians from across the country’s fragmented political spectrum. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the event, highlighting the significance of the cultural exchange and historical reconciliation between the two nations.

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