Greece calls on UNESCO member states to support the national effort for the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures, emphasizing that the Parthenon is a global symbol of democracy, creativity, and cultural unity.
Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis on Wednesday referred to a meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and on a possible agreement relating to the Parthenon Sculptures. He noted that nothing had essentially changed, however, and that any celebration would be premature at this time.
The British Museum and the government seem ready for a deal with Greece - "Maybe there will be an exchange with other antiquities from Greece" writes the magazine
In the leadup to the UK general election, there has been increasing talk of a 'deal’ being done between Greece and the British Museum over the Parthenon Sculptures in the likely event that the Rishi Sunak-led Conservative Government is ousted.
Greece presented its case for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures at a session of an UNESCO committee that met in Paris on 29-31 May, the Culture Ministry said on Saturday.
The sources said that Gerapetritis highlighted the disagreement of principle between the two countries in terms of the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece.
The minister noted that "the government continues to monitor the issue and by no means "can we accept that the British Museum is taking care and protects not only the Greek collections and the Sculptures but the total of its collections."
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni on Friday said that "the government has a strategic plan on the claim for the Parthenon Sculptures" answering to Plefsi Eleftherias MP Alexandros Kazamias regarding the "Scupltures claim and the recent revelation of the stealing of thousands of objects from the British Museum."
For the second consecutive year, a dedicated group of 8 cyclists initiated a momentous journey from the British Museum to the Acropolis Museum, carrying a profound message: the restitution of the Parthenon Sculptures to their rightful home.
According to the report, the Greek PM and the British Museum chair have been discussing a loan arrangement for the Parthenon Marbles since 2021.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed in London that the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures is possible.
Cycladic marble figurines emanating from the Cyclades, a group of islands in the Aegean, are among the most enigmatic and iconic artefacts from the Greek Bronze Age to have survived antiquity.
The 3,000 km ride will commence at the British Museum and end at the Sacred Rock of the Acropolis; the first such event organised by Greek cycling enthusiasts.
Today, July 29, 2022, the Parthenon Sculptures still remain in London and Greece is still fighting to have them returned.
Greece and the United Kingdom are to set dates through diplomatic channels for their historic deliberations over the Parthenon Sculptures confirmed Greek Culture and Sports Minister Lina Mendoni in an interview with Athens-Macedonian News Agency, on Sunday.
