Greece, Elgin Marbles and Parthenon

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.
Parthenon marbles deal close says Greece
According to official sources cited by The Guardian, discussions between Greece's Foreign Ministry and the chairman of the British Museum, George Osborne, are nearing a potential deal to return the sculptures to Athens. "The mood music has completely changed," said one source close to the negotiations.
Greece bullish on Parthenon Marbles after Mitsotakis-Starmer meeting
Downing Street says it won’t change the law to permit “permanent” move of ancient sculptures from the British Museum.
Parthenon Sculptures deal 'close', ex-Greek official says
Sir Keir Starmer met the Greek PM for talks at Downing Street - but it was not clear if the issue was discussed.
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.
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?
UK's Starmer hosts Greek leader but says Parthenon Marbles are not on the agenda
Greece’s prime minister is in London on for his first top-level U.K. meeting since a spat last year over the contested Parthenon Marbles
Majority in Britain Supports Return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece
A YouGov poll indicates that over half of Britons (53 percent) support the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.
Parthenon Marbles To Feature In Greek PM's London Talks
As the prime ministers of Britain and Greece meet in London on Tuesday for an agenda expected to include the Parthenon Marbles, talks with the British Museum are said to be closer than ever to an agreement for their return to Athens.
'Still Some Distance' From Parthenon Marbles Deal With Greece: British Museum
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 ...
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The Parthenon's Many Lives
The Parthenon remained a temple for a millennium before Greece fell to the Christian Byzantines, who promptly enacted a series of decrees outlawing pagan worship. The Byzantines converted the ...
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 ...