Renowned British actor Stephen Fry has reiterated his support for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece, speaking at an event at the Acropolis Museum in Athens. Fry, a longtime advocate for the restitution of the marbles, emphasised the sculptures’ rightful place in their homeland and called for cooperation between the British Museum and Greece’s Acropolis Museum. Highlighting recent successes in Greece’s efforts to reclaim the artifacts, Fry expressed optimism that a solution could be found through dialogue and mutual respect for cultural heritage.
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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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Sixty Cypriot antiquities looted after the Turkish invasion of the island in 1974 are to be returned to the island following the signing of an agreement between Cyprus and German authorities. The Historic Repatriation Agreement signals the final chapter of the Aydin Dikmen case involving the smuggling of antiquities, and was signed in Munich.
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