The British Museum has confirmed that the Parthenon Sculptures will remain on public display throughout its £1 billion renovation project, dashing Greek hopes that gallery closures might facilitate their return to Athens. Director Nicholas Cullinan stated that iconic objects like these must stay accessible, with plans to relocate them within the building if needed.
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Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis renewed Greece’s call for the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures during talks with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper in Athens, while the two also discussed NATO defense, migration, and support for Ukraine.
British Museum chairman George Osborne says he remains optimistic about reaching an agreement with Greece on the return of the Parthenon Sculptures, calling the issue the museum’s most challenging dilemma in 200 years.
Greece and Montenegro have agreed to deepen cultural ties: new bilateral pact on conservation training, joint archaeology, underwater antiquities, and full Montenegrin support for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures.
Greece’s Culture Minister Lina Mendoni has declared the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures “closer than…
A new documentary, The Marbles, claims irrefutable proof that the Parthenon Sculptures—known as the Elgin Marbles—were stolen from Greece through bribery and lack of legal permission, reigniting the 200-year debate over their return.
A prominent Greek-Australian advocate for the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures, currently held in the…
The British Museum’s inaugural Pink Ball, held on October 18, 2025, was conceived as London’s…
The famed Greek actress and cultural icon Melina Mercouri embodied the spirit of Greek women’s…
A new poll shows growing British support for returning the Parthenon sculptures to Greece, with 56% favoring repatriation and nearly one-third advocating the return of all looted artefacts in British collections.
Exclusive: Parthenon Marbles return to Greece gains traction as 2026 deal nears. Explore insights, advocates, and challenges.
6th-century BCE marble fragment from an Acropolis temple, featuring an anthemion design, was repatriated from Chile to Greece. Moved by Greece’s fight to reclaim the Parthenon Sculptures, a Chilean citizen returned the artifact, which may belong to the ancient Hekatompedon temple.
MPs are pushing for legal changes to allow the Parthenon Sculptures to be loaned indefinitely to Greece, bypassing ownership disputes. The British Museum, limited by UK law, can only offer a three-year loan, which Greece rejects, insisting on permanent repatriation of the sculptures.
A group of 34 British conservatives, including Liz Truss and Dr. David Starkey, oppose the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece, accusing the British Museum of secret negotiations. They threaten legal action to halt discussions, citing the British Museum Act of 1963.
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.
The case of the Parthenon Marbles taken by Lord Elgin from the Acropolis in Athens…
George Osborne, Chairman of the British Museum, has finalized an agreement to send the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece via a “permanent loan.” The UK government is unlikely to block this, as the Prime Minister has pledged not to obstruct negotiations.
Negotiations for Parthenon Sculptures See Progress, But Key Hurdles Remain According to an article just…
Oscar-winning actor George Clooney has called for the United Kingdom to return the Parthenon Sculptures…
The British Museum has reignited controversy over the Parthenon Sculptures by reaffirming its refusal to return them permanently to Greece, proposing instead a reciprocal loan agreement. The decision, met with sharp criticism from cultural figures and legal experts, has been labeled a diplomatic misstep, as Greece and international advocates continue to call for the sculptures’ full repatriation.
The return to Greece of the controversial Elgin collection of Parthenon Sculptures, currently held in…
A significant parliamentary debate on the future of the Parthenon Sculptures took place in the…
The Acropolis Museum has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, honoring his strong support for the reunification of the Parthenon sculptures—a gesture hailed as a symbol of cultural solidarity and international respect for Greece’s heritage.
In a historic agreement, 76 Greek Jewish artifacts will return to the Jewish Museum of Greece from Poland’s Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw by 2025. Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, meeting with Polish counterpart Hanna Wróblewska, hailed the move as a duty to preserve historical memory for Greece’s Jewish communities. The deal, solidified during the EU Culture Ministers’ Informal Council, also strengthens Greco-Polish cultural ties, with Mendoni advocating for the Parthenon Sculptures’ reunification in Athens—a cause Poland staunchly supports.
British pop music icon Robbie Williams has added his voice to the ongoing debate over…
Negotiations for the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures have advanced further than ever, with the reconstruction of the British Museum presenting a perfect moment for their return to Athens, where they belong, according to Marlene Godwin, chairwoman of the British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures.
An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, was repatriated to Greece from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on March 21, 2025. Now displayed at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia
English archaeologist Alice Roberts has called for the permanent return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece, likening their removal to cutting the Mona Lisa in half and comparing their significance to Stonehenge’s for England. Speaking on Times Radio, Roberts noted a shifting British sentiment following her meeting with Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.
Prominent British anthropologist and TV presenter Professor Alice Roberts has voiced her support for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece. Speaking while filming her new documentary Ancient Greece by Train, Roberts echoed Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni’s call for repatriation, stating that the sculptures belong back in Athens. She emphasised the need to acknowledge historical injustices linked to colonial-era acquisitions, comparing the situation to how Britain might feel if pieces of Stonehenge were held abroad. The long-standing dispute over the Parthenon sculptures remains unresolved, though recent discussions signal progress.
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.”
