Elgin Marbles: UK-Greece deal on Parthenon Sculptures 'close'
Dec 3, 2024 · The Elgin Marbles were crafted in the 5th century BC and were originally displayed in the Parthenon in Athens. They are considered among the most prized antiquities from the Ancient Greek period.
Elgin Marbles Repatriation Deal "Close," Says Former Greek Advisor
Dec 4, 2024 · A deal to return the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, to Greece is reportedly "close," according to a former advisor to the Greek government. Negotiations are ongoing, with Greece proposing a "cultural, strategic partnership" involving the exchange of other antiquities with the British Museum. The sculptures' repatriation is a key political priority for Greece, while the ...
Elgin Marbles 'matter for British Museum', No 10 says - Sky News
Dec 3, 2024 · Downing Street has said the future of the Elgin Marbles is a matter for the British Museum, as Sir Keir Starmer met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. But there was no mention of the ancient Parthenon sculptures during the meeting.
Talks over return of Elgin Marbles ‘well advanced’ ahead of ... - MSN
Talks over the Elgin Marbles being returned to Athens from the British Museum are said to be “well advanced” ahead of the Greek prime minister’s visit. Downing Street has insisted the ...
Elgin Marbles: High level 'private meetings' ahead of Greek ... - Sky News
Dec 2, 2024 · Returning the Elgin Marbles - also known as the Parthenon Sculptures - has been discussed this year during private meetings, a source tells Sky News.
UK PM Tells Greece Return of Elgin Marbles is up to British …
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How the Elgin Marbles scream injustice for most Greeks - BBC
Nov 29, 2023 · More than 200 years after they were torn from their country's most sacred landmark and shipped unceremoniously to the UK, the Elgin Marbles still scream injustice for the vast majority of...
Elgin Marbles: What are they and how did they end up in the ... - Sky News
Nov 28, 2023 · Seen as symbols of freedom in Greece, the Parthenon Marbles were controversially removed from the country by a British diplomat in a move which ignited a debate which has lasted for more than two centuries - and which …
The Elgin Marbles, taken from the Parthenon, are at the center of ... - NPR
Nov 28, 2023 · Greece's prime minister cut a U.K. visit short after an apparent snub by his U.K. counterpart over the Elgin Marbles — sculptures taken from the Parthenon, now housed at the British Museum.
The man who says he has solved the Elgin Marbles row - The …
1 day ago · YouGov polling earlier this week showed 53 per cent of people supported the return of the Marbles to Greece, with just 24 per cent saying they should remain in Britain. But opponents remain very ...
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