Elgin Marbles, British Museum and Greece

British Museum chief says Parthenon Marbles deal with Greece 'some distance' away
The head of the British Museum, George Osborne, said Wednesday a reported deal with Greece to end a decades-long dispute over the highly contested and priceless Parthenon Marbles was "still some distance" away.
UK museum in talks with Greece over 'long-term' deal for Parthenon Marbles
UK officials hinted Tuesday that a deal was in the works with Greece to end a decades-long dispute over the highly contested and priceless Parthenon Marbles.A spokesman for Starmer later indicated that the UK government would not stand in the way of any agreement between Greece and the British Museum to end the centuries-old saga.
British Museum and Greek PM ‘held talks over return of Elgin Marbles’
Keir Starmer is thought to be more open to the idea of returning the Elgin Marbles than predecessor Rishi Sunak
Talks With Greece For 'Long-term' Deal On Marbles: British Museum
The British Museum said Tuesday it was holding "constructive" talks with Greece over a "long term partnership" to end a long-running row over the Parthenon Marbles.
Sculptures of the Parthenon: If the British Museum says ‘yes’ to their return, Downing Street won’t stand in the way
The British government refers the matter of the Parthenon Marbles’ return to the British Museum, according to government sources, following the meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Keir Starmer at Downing Street.
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.
UK Govt Wouldn't 'Obstruct' British Museum Deal On Parthenon Marbles: Official
The British government would not oppose the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens if the British Museum reached an agreement with Greek authorities, a Greek government source told AFP on Tuesday.
Parthenon Marbles loom large as Greek PM holds talks in London
The British and Greek prime ministers held talks Tuesday focused on illegal migration and supporting Ukraine but with a long-running dispute over the Parthenon Marbles ancient art work looming over the meeting.
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