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Photo Source: @Return Parthenon Marbles Protest (Petros Papadopoulos)

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.

Posted On 16 Jan 2024

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece Presents the World with the Restored ‘Parthenon of Macedonia’

After 16 years of restoration work, the palace of King Phillip II in Aigai, Macedonia, Greece, opened its doors to the public.

Posted On 08 Jan 2024

, By GTP editing team

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. Photo source: Culture Ministry

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.

Posted On 03 Jan 2024

, By Maria Paravantes

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.

Posted On 27 Nov 2023

, By GTP editing team

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.

Posted On 04 Aug 2023

, By Maria Paravantes

AI Images Reveal What the Parthenon Looks Like Redesigned in Bauhaus Architecture

GetAgent utilizes AI technology to reimagine global construction landmarks, including the Parthenon, in different architectural styles

Posted On 26 Apr 2023

, By GTP editing team

Greece Welcomes Parthenon Fragments Returned by the Vatican

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

Posted On 28 Mar 2023

, By Maria Paravantes

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.

Posted On 08 Mar 2023

, By Maria Paravantes

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.

Posted On 05 Jan 2023

, By Maria Paravantes

Pope Francis Returns Parthenon Fragments to Greece

Pope Francis has decided to return three Parthenon fragments, currently housed at Vatican's Gregoriano Profano Museum, to Greece.

Posted On 16 Dec 2022

, By GTP editing team

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.

Posted On 30 Nov 2022

, By GTP editing team

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.

Posted On 03 Oct 2022

, By GTP editing team

Acropolis Museum to Host Int’l Meeting on Return of Parthenon Marbles

The Acropolis Museum in Athens will hold an international meeting under the title “Parthenon and Democracy”, which will focus on the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles back to Greece.

Posted On 15 Sep 2022

, By GTP editing team

‘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.

Posted On 08 Aug 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Sculptures from the west pediment of the Parthenon on display in the British Museum. Photo source: British Museum

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.

Posted On 01 Aug 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece Hopes ‘Fagan Fragment’ Return to Pave Way for Parthenon Marbles

Italy set a precedent on Saturday, June 4, returning to Greece an artefact removed from the Parthenon frieze known as the “Fagan fragment”.

Posted On 06 Jun 2022

, By GTP editing team

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.

Posted On 26 May 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

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.

Posted On 23 May 2022

, By GTP editing team