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UNESCO has officially declared 9 February as World Greek Language Day, with Australia among the key co-sponsors. The decision highlights the global influence of the Greek language and celebrates the deep cultural ties shared between Greece and Australia’s vibrant Greek diaspora.

UNESCO Declares 9 February as World Greek Language Day – Australia Among Key Co-Sponsors

UNESCO has officially declared 9 February as World Greek Language Day, with Australia among the key co-sponsors. The decision highlights the global influence of the Greek language and celebrates the deep cultural ties shared between Greece and Australia’s vibrant Greek diaspora.

Acropolis Museum Breaks Visitor Records, Pushes for Parthenon Marbles Return

The Acropolis Museum continues to captivate nearly 2 million visitors annually, ranking among the world’s top museums with 3,904,768 attendees from 2023 to 2024. Director Nikolaos Stambolidis highlighted its controlled crowds and global appeal, while passionately advocating for the return of the Parthenon Marbles. “This museum is the home of the Acropolis’ treasures,” he said, emphasizing ongoing negotiations and cultural exhibitions like *Parthenon and Byron* that keep Greece’s heritage in the global spotlight.

“Greek Mount Rushmore” Project Aims to Carve Parthenon Sculptures into Mount Pentelicus

An Oxford-based institute has unveiled an ambitious proposal to carve massive replicas of the Parthenon Marbles into Mount Pentelicus, turning it into a “Greek Mount Rushmore.” Using state-of-the-art robotic sculpting technology and authentic Pentelic marble, the project aims to celebrate Greece’s cultural heritage and support the return of the Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum.

Acropolis Museum Director Highlights Greece’s Cultural Legacy at Yale University

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37th Antipodes Festival Lights Up Melbourne with Greek Culture and a Call for the Parthenon Marbles’ Return

37th Antipodes Festival: Melbourne Celebrates Greek Culture and Calls for Parthenon Marbles’ Return

The 37th Antipodes Festival transformed Melbourne’s Lonsdale Street into a vibrant celebration of Greek culture, drawing over 100,000 attendees. Featuring music, dance, and authentic cuisine, the event also amplified a call for the Parthenon Marbles’ return, led by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.

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Charities Act Delays Persist as UK Government Stalls on Object Transfers, Including Parthenon Marbles

Proposed changes to the Charities Act 2022, intended to ease the transfer of objects like the Benin Bronzes and Parthenon Marbles, remain stalled under the Labour government, despite earlier plans for implementation. As the British Museum escapes media scrutiny amid delays and past scandals, the unresolved fate of these cultural artifacts highlights tensions over law, heritage, and accountability in the UK.

British woman with her Greek partner at the British Museum, apologizes and the internet reacts

The video may be just a classic silly video from the thousands that are uploaded to TikTok, but it nevertheless shows that even in England there is a latent sense that they have stolen ancient artifacts from other countries, and that this is not ethically right. It also shows that in Greece, 222 years after the sculptures were removed from the Parthenon and placed in the British Museum, even the younger generations of Greeks have not forgotten and are asking for their return.

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Greece and UK Close to Landmark Marbles Deal

Confidential negotiations have yielded significant progress, though a formal deal has yet to be sealed.

Key discussions center on permanently housing the sculptures at Athens’ Acropolis Museum while offering major Greek artifacts for extended exhibitions in London.

However, the discussions envision that not all pieces removed by Lord Elgin will return.

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Last Holocaust Survivor from Ioannina Passes Away

Recent news from Greece includes the controversy surrounding the Parthenon Marbles, the acquisition of Luna Park by Greek businessmen, the use of AI to decipher ancient texts, and intriguing archaeological discoveries challenging traditional theories of human evolution and the location of the lost city of Atlantis.

British Museum should return the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece, says Sir Antony Gormley ABC

British Museum Chief Says Parthenon Marbles Deal with Greece Still Distant

The ongoing dispute over the Parthenon Marbles between Britain and Greece shows little sign of resolution, with the British Museum’s head indicating that a loan agreement remains “some distance” away. Despite recent meetings between UK and Greek leaders, and “constructive” discussions between the British Museum and Athens, significant divides remain. Greece continues to assert ownership of the historical sculptures, while the UK discusses potential artifact exchanges. The debate persists amidst concerns over legal constraints and the potential precedent set by returning the Marbles.

Mitsotakis Visits London: Pushing for a "Palermo-Style" Solution to Parthenon Sculptures Dispute

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in London this December to advance discussions on the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures. The negotiations, centred around a potential “Palermo-style” agreement, aim to return select sculptures from the British Museum to Greece under a renewable loan arrangement. With both governments signaling a willingness to explore creative solutions, this meeting could mark a significant step toward resolving the long-standing cultural dispute.

British Museum should return the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece, says Sir Antony Gormley ABC

Parthenon Sculptures: Momentum Builds for Reunification

Momentum builds for the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures as the Greek PM prepares for talks with the UK PM in December. While the British Museum remains cautious on the issue of ownership, a new proposal suggests long-term loans as a pathway to returning the sculptures to Athens, even without resolving the legal complexities. This potential solution, championed by Guggenheim President Mariet Westermann, highlights a shift towards collaborative museum practices in the 21st century.

Stephen Fry says return of Parthenon Marbles will happen on the Ouzo Talk Padcast

Stephen Fry assured the return of Parthenon Marbles will happen: Ouzo Talk Podcast 2024

Stephen Fry confidently predicts the imminent return of the Parthenon Marbles in a recent interview on the Ouzo Talk Podcast. Citing a softening stance from the British government and a potential “win-win” scenario for the British Museum using advanced technologies, Fry paints a vivid picture of the marbles’ journey home to Greece. He also discusses King Charles’ potential involvement, highlighting the complex political and cultural dynamics surrounding this long-standing debate.

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