Elgin Marbles deal 'close', ex-Greek official says
The row could be raised by the Greek prime minister when he meets Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday.
Talks over return of Elgin Marbles ‘well advanced’ ahead of Greek PM’s visit
Talks over the Elgin Marbles being returned to Athens from the British Museum are said to be “well advanced” ahead of the Greek prime minister’s visit.
Starmer would not stand in the way of an Elgin Marbles deal, No 10 signals
Downing Street would not steer away from suggestions that Greek premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis raised the future of the Marbles.
Britain ‘close’ to signing away Elgin marbles in new deal, Greek officials say
BRITAIN is close to signing away the Elgin Marbles, Greek officials confirmed yesterday. No10 said Sir Keir Starmer would not stand in the way of the British Museum shipping the sculptures back to
Elgin Marbles 'matter for British Museum', No 10 says - as Starmer and Greek PM meet
The meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and Kyriakos Mitsotakis comes after reports that progress has been made in a potential deal to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece.
From Elgin Marbles to Moai heads: What artefacts have the British Museum been urged to return?
The Parthenon Sculptures, Rosetta Stone and Benin Bronzes are just some of the ‘contested objects’ in Bloomsbury institution’s collection, Joe Sommerlad reports
The Elgin Marbles row between the UK and Greece explained
As Sir Keir Starmer meets his Greek counterpart in London, Yahoo News explains the long-running dispute over the Elgin Marbles.
Elgin Marbles may become part of travelling cultural exhibition to Greece
Keir Starmer’s government appears poised to accede to one of the longest running diplomatic disputes - having the Elgin marbles head back to Greece.
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 Tuesday despite claims from Athens that progress had been made on the issue.
Starmer meets Greek PM as talks over Elgin Marbles continues
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meets Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis at 10 Downing Street as talks over the potential return of the Elgin Marbles to Athens continue.
Greek PM arrives at No10 as Starmer insists return of Elgin Marbles is 'not on the agenda'
Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out the return of the 2,500-year-old Elgin Marbles to Athens ahead of the Greek Prime Minister’s visit to Downing Street this morning. This is despite reports that negotiations to reinstall the ancient sculptures to Greece are “well-advanced” and a deal could be imminent.
Baffled Jess Phillips dismisses Elgin Marbles row in awkward live TV exchange
Jess Phillips dismissed a question on the fate of the Elgin Marbles as Sir Keir Starmer was set to meet his Greek counterpart ...
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Elgin Marbles loaned to Russia: should they be back in Greece?
The British Museum has loaned one of the Elgin Marbles to Russia – the first time part of the priceless collection has been moved out of Britain since it arrived from Greece. The loan comes amid ...
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How the Parthenon Lost Its Marbles
Stories in StoneDefenders of Lord Elgin argue that the removal of the marbles ensured their preservation. His critics point out that British attitudes to conservation were not always historically ...
Labour leaves door open to loophole that could send Elgin Marbles back to Greece
Labour could exploit a legislative loophole that would allow the Elgin Marbles to be returned to Greece. The British Museum ...