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Greece looks to Vienna for new boost on Parthenon Sculptures

Museums in Austria and Greece are discussing the potential return to Athens of two ancient Greek sculptures, a move which could have a knock-on effect for the world’s thorniest cultural heritage dispute: the fate of the British Museum’s Parthenon ...

02 May 2023 at 19:26

Greek prime minister accuses Sunak of scrapping Elgin Marbles talks at 11th hour

The Greek prime minister has expressed disappointment that Rishi Sunak “cancelled” a meeting in which he planned to raise the prospect of the return of the Elgin Marbles. Kyriakos Mitsotakis had been expecting to meet the British Prime Minister ...

27 Nov 2023 at 22:27

Future of Elgin Marbles a matter for British Museum, says No 10

The future of the Elgin Marbles is in the hands of the British Museum, Downing Street has said, amid reports a deal that could see the sculptures returned to Greece is progressing. No mention was made of the ancient Parthenon sculptures as Sir ...

03 Dec 2024 at 14:24

Greece should recognise UK’s ownership of Elgin Marbles before loan – Frazer

The Culture Secretary has said that Greece needs to first “recognise” that the UK owns the contested Elgin Marbles before the sculptures could be loaned to the European country. Part of friezes that adorned the 2,500-year-old Parthenon temple ...

22 May 2024 at 12:39

UK and Greece in diplomatic row after Sunak’s Elgin Marbles snub to Mitsotakis

It is a “matter of regret” that a diplomatic row has erupted over the Elgin Marbles, a Cabinet minister said, after Rishi Sunak snubbed Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The Greek leader’s meeting with the Prime Minister due on ...

28 Nov 2023 at 10:34

Sunak missed Greece talks after Elgin Marbles ‘reassurances not adhered to’

Sunak missed Greece talks after ‘reassurances not adhered to’ over Elgin Marbles

Rishi Sunak decided to scrap talks with his Greek counterpart after it was felt a reassurance to avoid focusing on the Elgin Marbles was “not adhered to”, Downing Street said. A meeting with Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on ...

28 Nov 2023 at 13:45

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British Museum loan to Greece coincides with dispute over Elgin Marbles

Greece’s Acropolis Museum has launched an exhibition that includes a renowned ancient Greek water jug from 420BC on loan from the British Museum. The exhibit comes during a dispute between the countries over Greek demands for the ...

05 Dec 2023 at 13:36

Sunak defends decision to scrap meeting with ‘grandstanding’ Greek PM

Rishi Sunak has escalated a diplomatic row with Greece, accusing the country’s leader of trying to “grandstand” over the Elgin Marbles. The Prime Minister cancelled a planned meeting with Kyriakos Mitsotakis following his Greek ...

29 Nov 2023 at 22:38

Elgin Marbles not on agenda as UK and Greek PMs meet, No 10 says

Returning the Elgin Marbles to Greece is not on the agenda for Sir Keir Starmer as he meets his Greek counterpart, Downing Street has said. The Prime Minister will welcome Kyriakos Mitsotakis to No 10 on Tuesday morning, the ...

03 Dec 2024 at 00:01

Sunak accused of having one eye on the election with Elgin Marbles row

The Greek government has suggested Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to scrap talks with the country’s leader over a row about the Elgin Marbles was politically motivated. A spokesman for the Greek prime minister said ...

28 Nov 2023 at 17:30

Greece pushes back against claims its leader broke assurances over Elgin Marbles

Allies of the Greek premier have pushed back against claims that he broke an agreement not to use a UK visit as a “public platform” to demand the Elgin Marbles’ return. Rishi Sunak scrapped face-to-face talks planned for ...

28 Nov 2023 at 16:23

Starmer would not stand in the way of an Elgin Marbles deal, No 10 signals

Sir Keir Starmer would not stand in the way of a deal which could see the Elgin Marbles returned to Greece, Downing Street has indicated. No 10 said the Parthenon sculptures’ future is “entirely” in the hands of the ...

03 Dec 2024 at 17:05

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