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Deal over Parthenon Marbles dispute 'some distance' away

Head of the British Museum, George Osborne, has said a reported deal with Greece to end a decades-long dispute over the highly contested and priceless Parthenon Marbles was "still some distance" away.
World • 04 Dec 24

UK, Greece in 'secret talks' on Parthenon Marbles

The British Museum and the Greek prime minister are in the "advanced stage" of "secret talks" over the "possible return" of the Parthenon Marbles, according to media reports.
World • 03 Dec 22

Tory ex-minister hopes for deal over Parthenon Marbles

A former UK culture minister has said he is confident that a "deal is within reach" on returning the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.
UK • 13 Oct 22

Johnson claims UK legitimate owner of Parthenon marbles

Britain is the legitimate owner of the Parthenon marbles, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has claimed when speaking to a Greek newspaper, rebuffing Greece's permanent request for the return of the 2,500-year-old sculptures.
World • 12 Mar 21

EU to seek return of cultural artefacts in Brexit deal

A long-running dispute between Britain and Greece over ancient treasures has spilled into tension over Brexit after a demand for the return of stolen cultural artefacts was added to the draft of a European Union negotiating mandate.
Brexit • 18 Feb 20

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