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Greece Heightens Drive to Retrieve Stolen Items Including Parthenon Marbles

Greece is heightening its drive to retrieve cultural assets that have been illegally removed from the country key among these the Parthenon Marbles.

Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece is a National Goal, Says Minister

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni reiterated the Greek government’s call for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Investments, Parthenon Marbles Top Greek PM’s London Visit

Greek PM is in London to request the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and discuss investment opportunities.

Cyclists Ride from London to Athens Promoting Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Cyclists will ride 3,500km from London to Athens to raise awareness for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Greece Recovers Hundreds of Looted Artifacts from Dealer Robin Symes

Greece to welcome hundreds of artifacts, including a 2nd century bronze statue of Alexander the Great, after a 17-year legal battle.

Greece Welcomes Parthenon Fragments Returned by the Vatican

Greece welcomed three ancient fragments from the Parthenon, returned by the Vatican Museums to Athens.

Vatican Returns 3 Parthenon Fragments to Greece Setting an Example

The Vatican agreed this week to return three sculpture fragments from the Parthenon to Greece.

World Media: London-Athens Close to Deal Over Parthenon Marbles’ Return

The British Museum said it was in talks with Athens for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece as part of a cultural exchange program.

Greek PM Sees ‘Progress’ in Parthenon Marbles Debate

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he sensed ‘progress’ was being made on the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, during his recent visit to the UK.

Greece Steps Up Drive for Return of Parthenon Marbles

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis told The Sunday Times that the time has come for the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and that he will raise the issue during his upcoming visit to London.

‘London Times’ Readers: Give the Parthenon Marbles Back to Greece

“Should the Elgin (Parthenon) Marbles be given back to Greece?“ Well, yes, says the British public, according to a recent poll among ‘The Times’ and ‘Sunday Times’ readers.

British Museum Suggests ‘Partnership’ With Greece Over Parthenon Marbles

In a step forward, the British Museum is proposing an “active Parthenon partnership” with Greece on the thorny issue of the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles to their homeland.

Greece Sends Loud Message with ‘Reunite Parthenon’ Stamp Series

Greek postal service ELTA has released a commemorative series of stamps featuring the illegally removed parts of the Parthenon, in efforts to raise awareness for the return of the ancient sculptures to Athens.

UNESCO Committee Calls on Greece – UK to Resolve Parthenon Marbles Issue

UNESCO has once again called on Greece and the UK to intensify efforts to resolve the long-standing dispute concerning the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens.

Greek and UK Culture Ministries to Discuss Return of Parthenon Marbles

UNESCO has announced that a new round of formal talks will begin between the UK and Greece on the return of the Parthenon Marbles.

Greece Teams Up with Australian Committees for Return of Parthenon Marbles

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni met with Australia's national committees lobbying for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Greece PM: Italy Museum Sets Example for Parthenon Marbles’ Return

The time has come for the Parthenon Marbles to return to Greece, their natural home, said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday.

Greece Hopes Return of Parthenon Fragments will Spur British Museum Action

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis once again sent a clear message to Britain and to British Museum authorities to return the Parthenon Marbles to Athens.

Poll: More Britons in Favor of Returning Parthenon Marbles to Greece

The Parthenon Marbles belong to Greece and should be returned to their rightful owners, says 59% of UK residents in a recent YouGov poll.

Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece Up to the British Museum Says Downing St

Τhe decision to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece is up to the British Museum and not the UK government, Downing Street said in a statement.