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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 '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.
Elgin Marbles deal 'close', ex-Greek official says
The row could be raised by the Greek prime minister when he meets Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday.
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.
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?
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.
Elgin Marbles: British Museum and Greek PM had 'private meetings' ahead of visit, source says
The return of the Elgin Marbles has been discussed in what was described to Sky News as "private meetings". A senior governmental source said the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and foreign minister Giorgos Gerapetritis had up to three "private meetings" with trustees of the British Museum and chair George Osborne about returning the Parthenon Sculptures - also known as the Elgin Marbles - this year.
Parthenon Sculptures deal 'close', ex-Greek official says
A deal that could see the Parthenon Sculptures 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 - also known as the Elgin Marbles - which were taken from Athens more than 200 years ago and are displayed in the British Museum.
UK signals openness to deal with Greece over Parthenon sculptures
UK law prevents the British Museum from permanently returning the sculptures to Greece. Talks are reportedly underway about a long-term loan, but the government has said it will not change the law to enable their permanent removal.
Greek PM holds secret meetings with British Museum over Parthenon Sculptures
The Independent reports that Mitsotakis has reportedly held private meetings with British Museum officials, including chairman George Osborne, where the return of the Parthenon Sc
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 ...
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Elgin Marbles loaned to Russia: should they be back in Greece?
The British Museum has loaned one of the Elgin Marbles to Russia – the first time part of the priceless collection has been moved out of Britain since it arrived from Greece. The loan comes ...
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How the Parthenon Lost Its Marbles
Museum of Birmingham Photograph by DEA/Album After spending several years in a temporary facility, the marbles were moved to the Elgin Room in the British Museum in 1832. As the exhibition ...
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It so happens that Fischer had, a couple of years earlier, given an interview to Greek media defending the British Museum’s ownership of a collection of sculptures that Lord Elgin’s team of ...
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 ...