There is nothing hidden in the agreement with Greece, Culture Minister says

There is nothing hidden or secret about the agreement with Greece concerning the transfer of the remains of Tsar Samuil and the church artifacts handed over by Bulgaria, Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev told public service broadcaster BNT.

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Asked whether there was a possibility for Bulgaria to request the return of the artifacts while Greece takes back the remains of Tsar Samuil, Minister Miloshev said, “There is no such option. That is not the spirit of the agreement.

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“There are no hidden arrangements, nor is there any basis for such expectations. This is an agreement that specifically concerns this exchange”, the minister added.

Edited by Ivo Ivanov

Translated by Kostadin Atanasov