https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/following-decades-of-negotiations-greece-returns-remains-of-czar-samuel-to-bulgariaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/following-decades-of-negotiations-greece-returns-remains-of-czar-samuel-to-bulgariahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/following-decades-of-negotiations-greece-returns-remains-of-czar-samuel-to-bulgaria#u106497Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:11:41 +0000The remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel arrived in Bulgaria following decades of negotiations with neighboring Greece. The handover concluded discussions that spanned many years regarding the return of the warrior emperor who once led the Bulgarian Empire. Following the transfer, the Greek prime minister expressed hope that the move might persuade Britain to return the Parthenon marbles. The repatriation marks a major milestone for Bulgarian national identity, though the historical figure is also claimed by North Macedonia.Why it mattersCzar Samuel ruled the Bulgarian Empire during the Middl