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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

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Athens’ Acropolis Museum Announces Events for Holiday Season

The Acropolis Museum is inviting Athens' residents and visitors to experience the upcoming holiday season by taking part in a number of festive events.

Posted On 01 Dec 2022

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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

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Strengthening Culture Ties with Greece Tops Agenda of US Assistant Secretary Satterfield

Fostering the cultural ties between the United States and Greece was on the agenda of US Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield during her recent trip to Athens.

Posted On 11 Nov 2022

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Free Entrance to Greek Museums, Sites on October 28 National Holiday

State-run museums, monuments and archaeological sites in Greece will offer free entrance to all on the ‘Ohi Day’ national public holiday on October 28.

Posted On 25 Oct 2022

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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

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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

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Greece Celebrates August Full Moon With Free Events Countrywide

Greece is welcoming this month’s full moon on Friday with a series of free events at sites, museums and landmarks.

Posted On 08 Aug 2022

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‘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

Acropolis Museum: August Full Moon with the Hellenic Air Force Band

The Acropolis Museum in Athens will host a special event with the historic Hellenic Air Force Band to celebrate the August Full Moon on August 12.

Posted On 08 Aug 2022

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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

Acropolis Museum Welcomes Two Panathenaic Amphorae to their Birthplace in Athens

The Acropolis Museum will welcome two Panathenaic amphorae from the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto, Canada, to their birthplace in Athens, Greece.

Posted On 17 Jun 2022

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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

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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

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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.

Posted On 19 May 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Acropolis Museum Opens Doors for European and Global Celebrations

The Acropolis Museum in Athens is organizing a number of events for its visitors to mark the celebrations for this year’s European Night of Museums and International Museum Day.

Posted On 12 May 2022

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