Greece to return remains of medieval Bulgarian Tsar Samuel
Greece has signed an accord to return the remains of the medieval Bulgarian ruler Tsar Samuel to Bulgaria. While the handover is presented as a diplomatic resolution to a long-standing dispute, reports note that the Greek Prime Minister has expressed hope that this gesture may influence Britain's stance on the return of the Parthenon marbles.
First reported 3 days ago · latest update 2 hours ago
Greece has formally agreed to return the remains of the medieval Bulgarian ruler Tsar Samuel to Bulgaria. The agreement was finalized on Tuesday, marking a significant development in the cultural and historical relations between the two Balkan nations.
The remains, which have been identified as those of the Bulgarian tsar, are currently held in Greece. The transfer is part of a broader accord between the two countries that encompasses the exchange of various historical and religious artifacts.
Tsar Samuel, who ruled the First Bulgarian Empire between 997 and 1014, remains a prominent figure in regional history. The repatriation of his remains is viewed as a gesture of cooperation between Athens and Sofia regarding their shared historical heritage.
In addition to the remains of the monarch, the signed agreement provides a framework for the transfer of other items of cultural significance. Officials from both countries have indicated that this process is intended to facilitate the return of artifacts to their places of origin, strengthening bilateral ties through cultural diplomacy.
The agreement concludes a period of discussion regarding the status of these historical items. Both nations have committed to the terms of the transfer, ensuring that the remains and associated artifacts are moved in accordance with the newly established accord.
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3 days agoRemains of medieval tsar return to Bulgaria after decades-long dispute with Greece
Greek PM hopes handover of Tsar Samuel will help persuade Britain to return Parthenon marblesThe remains of medieval ruler Tsar Samuel will arrive in Bulgaria on Saturday amid great pomp and ceremony, after decades of negotiations with neighbouring Greece.The remains – discovered in a Greek border area 60 years ago – are to be flown to the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, onboard a military aircraft to be 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. Continue reading...
2 hours ago · Associated Press in ThessalonikiGreece agrees to return remains of medieval tsar to Bulgaria
ATHENS, Sept 29 - Greece will return to Bulgaria the remains identified as those of Bulgarian medieval ruler Tsar Samuel under an accord signed on Tuesday that also provides for the transfer of other historic and religious artefacts between the two Balkan neighbours.
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