Greek approves EU directive for return of plundered cultural goods

A step in the right direction for the repatriation of looted artifacts

Greek Parliament on Wednesday voted in favour of a European directive on the return of cultural goods that have been illegally removed from EU member-states. The EU directive was transposed to Greek law thorugh a draft bill approved by a large majority that included all parties except Golden Dawn that voted against the bill, and the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) that abstained.

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