The British Museum’s new trustees, including anti-restitution author Tiffany Jenkins, step into a heated debate over the Parthenon Marbles. As Greece pushes for their return, the appointments signal a firm stance on keeping the ancient sculptures in London.
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The 144th IOC Session opened ceremonially in Ancient Olympia on Tuesday, with Hellenic Republic President Constantine Tassoulas welcoming global delegates to the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Ahead of the formal session at Costa Navarino from March 19-21, where Thomas Bach’s successor will be elected, Tassoulas pledged Greece’s support for the Olympic movement. Bach hailed athletes as peace ambassadors, while an olive tree planting symbolized unity before his meeting with Tassoulas at the Archaeological Museum.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, President Constantine Tassoulas, and Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis expressed deep condolences to North Macedonia following a deadly nightclub fire in Kočani. Offering support ranging from rescue teams to medical aid, Greece pledged solidarity with its neighbor as leaders mourned the loss of life and wished a speedy recovery to the injured in the wake of the tragic dawn blaze.
Athens, Greece – In a historic move, Greek lawmakers have elected Constantine Tassoulas, a former parliament speaker and a leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum, as the country’s new president.”
Greece’s presidential election remains in deadlock after a third round of parliamentary voting failed to produce a winner. With no candidate securing the required 180 votes, a fourth and decisive vote will take place on February 12, where only a simple majority of 151 votes is needed. Opposition leader Socratis Famellos has called on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to withdraw ruling party candidate Constantine Tassoulas, citing a lack of broad support and growing public distrust. The political impasse intensifies as parties strategize ahead of the final vote.
Nikitas Kaklamanis has been elected Speaker of the Greek Parliament with 247 votes, supported by MPs from New Democracy, PASOK, SYRIZA, and others. In his acceptance speech, Kaklamanis emphasised Parliament’s role in fostering civic education and called for unity and ethical leadership to address Greece’s challenges, urging MPs to rise above partisan divisions.
Greece’s conservative government has nominated Parliament Speaker Constantine Tassoulas as the country’s next president. Tassoulas, a strong advocate for the return of the Parthenon Marbles, previously served as culture minister and played a key role in the campaign to reclaim the sculptures from the British Museum.
Greek leaders, including President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, attended the New Year’s liturgy at Athens Metropolitan Church, led by Archbishop Ieronymos. The ceremony highlighted unity and tradition as the nation welcomed 2025.
The royal emblems of King Otto (Othon, in Greece), which the Ministry of Culture found…
The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra performed on Tuesday evening, World Music Day at the ancient…
Internationally acclaimed Greek violinist and conductor Leonidas Kavakos was awarded the Greek Parliament’s Gold Medal…
The Bank of Greece (BoG) submitted its Interim Report on Monetary Policy 2021 to the…
Former Prime Minister of Greece, Syriza party leader Alexis Tsipras has expelled MP Panagiotis Kouroublis…