Greece failed in its attempt to secure the Marbles in time for the 2004 Athens Games, but still wants them for a new $182 million museum at the foot of the Acropolis, the hill on which the ruins ...

Greece's government on Tuesday accused Britain of showing "a lack of respect" by abruptly cancelling a meeting between their leaders after a dispute over 2,500-year-old Parthenon sculptures housed ...

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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek lawmakers on Wednesday elected as president a former parliamentary speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British ...

VOLOS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s prime minister says his government is exploring a “win-win” solution to one of the world’s most intractable cultural heritage disputes: The fate of the ...

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Greece’s new president is a leading advocate of bringing home the Parthenon sculptures from Britain By: The Associated Press Posted: 4:35 AM CST Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 Last Modified: 5:27 AM ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek lawmakers on Wednesday elected as president a former parliamentary speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British ...