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Remains of Bulgaria’s Czar Samuel return ‘home’ after 1,000 years

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

The emperor is a symbol of Bulgarian national identity whose repatriation stoked tensions with Greece.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:14:43 UTC.

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Sources

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