Elgin Marbles, British Museum and Greece

Will the British Museum Return Parthenon Marbles to Greece?
Secret discussions have taken place between George Osborne, the chair of the British Museum, and Greece's prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis over the contested sculptures.
British Museum ‘still some distance’ from a deal with Greece on the Elgin Marbles, Osborne says
George Osborne, chairman of the British Museum, confirmed it is looking at a deal that would see some of the sculptures returned to Athens in exchange for Greek treasures being displayed in London
Deal to end Parthenon Marbles dispute 'some distance' away, says museum chief
Head of the British Museum, George Osborne, has said a reported deal with Greece to end a decades-long dispute over the highly contested and priceless Parthenon Marbles was "still some distance" away.
British Museum chief says Marbles deal with Greece 'some distance' away
The head of the British Museum said Wednesday any deal with Greece to loan the prized Parthenon Marbles to Athens was "still some distance" away, as Greek authorities insist on their permanent return.
British Museum in talks with Greece over sharing priceless Parthenon Marbles
The head of the British Museum, George Osborne, said a reported deal with Greece to end a decades-long dispute over the highly contested and priceless Parthenon Marbles was "still some distance" away.
Future of Elgin Marbles a matter for British Museum, says No 10
The future of the Elgin Marbles is in the hands of the British Museum, Downing Street has said, amid reports a deal that could see the sculptures returned to Greece is progressing. No mention was made of the ancient Parthenon sculptures as Sir Keir Starmer met his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis at No 10 on Tuesday morning.
British Museum and Greek PM ‘held talks over return of Elgin Marbles’
Keir Starmer is thought to be more open to the idea of returning the Elgin Marbles than predecessor Rishi Sunak
Talks With Greece For 'Long-term' Deal On Marbles: British Museum
The British Museum said Tuesday it was holding "constructive" talks with Greece over a "long term partnership" to end a long-running row over the Parthenon Marbles.
British Museum chief says Parthenon Marbles deal with Greece 'some distance' away
The head of the British Museum, George Osborne, said Wednesday a reported deal with Greece to end a decades-long dispute over the highly contested and priceless Parthenon Marbles was "still some distance" away.
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