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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.

Greece and Pakistan to Strengthen Cultural Cooperation

Greece and Pakistan have agreed to strengthen cultural ties and are expected to sign a relevant Memorandum of Understanding.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Greek PM Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called for the United Kingdom to return the Parthenon marbles to Athens.

UNESCO Calls on UK to ‘Reconsider’ Returning Parthenon Marbles to Greece

UNESCO is urging the British Museum to reconsider repatriating the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and to enter talks on the issue.

Greece Slams British Museum for Lack of Care, Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles

Greece says British Museum is not caring for the Parthenon Marbles and calls for their return to their homeland.

Parthenon Marbles Dispute Heats Up After UK PM’s Comment

Greek authorities have reacted strongly to claims made by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the Britain will not return the Parthenon Marbles to its legal owner Greece.