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Acropolis Museum Head Says Return of Parthenon Marbles the ‘Only Solution’

Acropolis Museum Director Dimitris Pantermalis said the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens is the only solution to the debate between Greece and the UK.

Posted On 31 Jan 2019

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Figure of Dionysos from the east pediment of the Parthenon. Photo source: British Museum

Greece Reminds British Museum to Take Heed of UN Declarations over Parthenon Marbles

The Parthenon Marbles have once again stirred animosity between Athens and London, triggered this time by comments made by the British Museum’s director.

Posted On 28 Jan 2019

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The Parthenon Marbles. Photo Source: @British Museum

Guardian: Brexit Good Chance for Greeks to Seek Parthenon Marbles’ Return

Brexit might be the right time for the Greek government to exert pressure on Britain to return the Parthenon Marbles, according an article published in The Guardian.

Posted On 25 Sep 2018

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Pentelic marble caryatid from the Erechtheion. Photo Source: British Museum/© The Trustees of the British Museum

Greek Culture Minister Tables Parthenon Marbles’ Return on London Visit

The issue of the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, was discussed during a meeting between Greek Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou and her UK counterpart Matt Hancock.

Posted On 21 Jun 2018

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Photo Source: International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures

UNESCO Calls for ‘Mutually Acceptable Solution’ to Parthenon Marbles Issue

UNESCO recognizes the historical and ethical dimensions of the issue of the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and calls for a "mutually acceptable solution”.

Posted On 01 Jun 2018

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Greek President Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles at Royal Reception

Taking the opportunity on occasion of Prince Charles’ visit to Athens, Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos reiterated Greece’s call for the return of the Parthenon Marbles.

Posted On 10 May 2018

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Greek Culture Minister Denies ‘London Times’ Parthenon Marbles Story

Greek Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou has denied a London Times report that Greece is taking legal action to win back the Parthenon Marbles.

Posted On 19 Sep 2017

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Greeks Call for Parthenon Marbles Issue to be Part of Brexit Talks

The Greek government is requesting that the issue of the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece be part of the Brexit negotiations citing EU treaty law.

Posted On 08 Aug 2017

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Greece Still Pondering Best Way to Get Parthenon Marbles Back

The Greek government is moving ahead with a series of political and diplomatic actions towards the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles which were illegally removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin in the 1800s and have for almost two centuries resided in the British Museum.

Posted On 11 May 2016

, By GTP editing team

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Acropolis Museum Head Says Return of Parthenon Marbles the ‘Only Solution’

Greece Reminds British Museum to Take Heed of UN Declarations over Parthenon Marbles

Guardian: Brexit Good Chance for Greeks to Seek Parthenon Marbles’ Return

Greek Culture Minister Tables Parthenon Marbles’ Return on London Visit

UNESCO Calls for ‘Mutually Acceptable Solution’ to Parthenon Marbles Issue

Greek President Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles at Royal Reception

Greek Culture Minister Denies ‘London Times’ Parthenon Marbles Story

Greeks Call for Parthenon Marbles Issue to be Part of Brexit Talks

Greece Still Pondering Best Way to Get Parthenon Marbles Back

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