Tag: UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Property to its Countries of Origin or its Restitution in case of Illicit Appropriation

City of Athens Joins Call for Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis is backing a city council decision to send a letter to the British government calling for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Posted On 25 Feb 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece to Put Parthenon Marbles Issue Back on the Table After Brexit

With Britain’s departure from the EU, Greece will intensify its efforts to bring back the Parthenon Marbles to their original home.

Posted On 31 Jan 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Greek Lawyers to Set Up Committee for Return of Parthenon Marbles

A Committee for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles is being set up by Greek lawyers, with the aim to offer legal support in Greece’s efforts to bring the sculptures back.

Posted On 02 Dec 2019

, By GTP editing team

Greece to Officially Request Parthenon Marbles’ Temporary Return

Greece will officially request the temporary return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens for the 1821-2021 bicentennial celebrations.

Posted On 06 Sep 2019

, By GTP editing team

Greek PM: ‘Timing Excellent’ for Parthenon Marbles’ Return

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will propose a cultural exchange deal to the UK as a first step towards the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Posted On 02 Sep 2019

, By Maria Paravantes

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

Greek Culture Minister Says Return of Parthenon Marbles the Only Option

"The return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece is a one-way street,” Greek Culture Minister Myrsini Zorba said during a workshop held in Athens.

Posted On 18 Apr 2019

, By GTP editing team

The renowned Caryatids in the Acropolis Museum. The figures were originally six but one was removed by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century and is now in the British Museum in London. The pedestal for the Caryatid removed to London (second from the left on the front) remains empty. Photo Source: Acropolis Museum

Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Group Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles

Kerry Kennedy, the head of the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights advocacy group, called for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, during her visit to Athens.

Posted On 20 Mar 2019

, By GTP editing team

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

, By GTP editing team

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

, By GTP editing team

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

, By GTP editing team

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

, By GTP editing team

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

, By GTP editing team

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City of Athens Joins Call for Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Greece to Put Parthenon Marbles Issue Back on the Table After Brexit

Greek Lawyers to Set Up Committee for Return of Parthenon Marbles

Greece to Officially Request Parthenon Marbles’ Temporary Return

Greek PM: ‘Timing Excellent’ for Parthenon Marbles’ Return

Greek Culture Minister Says Return of Parthenon Marbles the Only Option

Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Group Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles

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

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