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Elgin Marbles 'matter for British Museum', No 10 says - as Starmer and Greek PM meet
The meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and Kyriakos Mitsotakis comes after reports that progress has been made in a potential deal to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece.
From Elgin Marbles to Moai heads: What artefacts have the British Museum been urged to return?
The Parthenon Sculptures, Rosetta Stone and Benin Bronzes are just some of the ‘contested objects’ in Bloomsbury institution’s collection, Joe Sommerlad reports
Future of Elgin Marbles a matter for British Museum, says No 10
The future of the Elgin Marbles is in the hands of the British Museum, Downing Street has said, amid reports a deal that could see the sculptures returned to Greece is progressing. No mention was made of the ancient Parthenon sculptures as Sir Keir Starmer met his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis at No 10 on Tuesday morning.
Elgin Marbles deal 'close', ex-Greek official says
A deal that could see the Elgin Marbles returned to Greece is "close", a former adviser to the country's government has told the BBC. Prof Irene Stamatoudi said it "seems negotiations have gone forward" over relocating the antiquities, which were taken from Athens more than 200 years ago and are displayed in the British Museum.
Is the U.K. Nearing a Historic Deal to Return the Parthenon Marbles?
Will the new Labour government help Greece secure the return of the Parthenon marbles, held at the British Museum since 1816?
Greece claims ‘progress made’ on Elgin Marbles return – but Starmer won’t discuss with Greek PM
Sir Keir Starmer ruled out discussing a return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece in his meeting with his Greek counterpart on Tuesday despite claims from Athens that progress had been made on the issue.
Elgin Marbles may become part of travelling cultural exhibition to Greece
Keir Starmer’s government appears poised to accede to one of the longest running diplomatic disputes - having the Elgin marbles head back to Greece.
The Elgin Marbles row between the UK and Greece explained
As Sir Keir Starmer meets his Greek counterpart in London, Yahoo News explains the long-running dispute over the Elgin Marbles.
Starmer Signals He Won’t Block Deal to Return Parthenon Marbles
Prime Minister Keir Starmer signaled to his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis that the UK government wouldn’t block a potential deal to hand back the Parthenon sculptures, people familiar with the matter said.
Will Keir Starmer return the Elgin marbles?
They’ve been a political hot potato for decades but with discussions underway between the British and Greek governments, Sean O’Grady asks whether the Labour leader will get serious about returning th
Elgin Marbles 'belong in British Museum', says Tory frontbencher Mel Stride
The statues came from the 2,500-year-old Parthenon and have been displayed at the museum, in central London, for more than 200 years, after being removed by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century, when he was British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.
What Are The Parthenon Marbles, And Where Do Repatriation Talks Stand?
Talks in London on Tuesday between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis have rekindled hopes of a deal for the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles from the ...
Labour leaves door open to loophole that could send Elgin Marbles back to Greece
Labour could exploit a legislative loophole that would allow the Elgin Marbles to be returned to Greece. The British Museum ...