George Osborne, chair of the British Museum, and Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek PM, seem to be talking a similar language about a deal for the sculptures
After years of controversy, could a compromise be coming on the Parthenon marbles?
Sculpture
What are the Parthenon Sculptures, at the centre of the row between Britain and Greece?
Over the years, Greece has repeatedly asked for the sculptures’ permanent return to Athens, but Britain and the British Museum have refused to do so.
Parthenon sculptures row between Britain and Greece explained
Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has cancelled a planned meeting with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis due to a diplomatic row over the status of the 2,500-year-old Parthenon sculptures housed at the British Museum.
Britain and Greece’s Relations Melt Down in Parthenon Sculptures Row
After 10 Downing Street snubbed the Greek prime minister, all hell has broken loose.
British PM Rishi Sunak cancels meeting with Greek PM due to row over ancient sculptures
PM Sunak cancels meeting with Greek PM Mitsotakis over Elgin Marbles. Mitsotakis had hoped to discuss Gaza, Ukraine, climate change and migration. He expressed annoyance at cancellation and said Greece’s position on sculptures is well known. Labour leader Starmer has reportedly shown willingness to lend marbles to Athens if he comes to power. U.K. has cultural treasures obtained using questionable means, such as ‘Koh-i-noor’ diamond.
Modern sculpture, ancient iconography
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Sculpture discovered during litter pick reunited with owner
Litter pickers were surprised when they found an unusual object during a search.
FILE PHOTO: Parthenon sculptures on display at the British Museum in London
FILE PHOTO: An employee views examples of the Parthenon sculptures, sometimes referred to in the UK as the Elgin Marbles, on display at the British Museum in London, Britain, January
