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Burnham reverses course on Parthenon sculptures: From “Return them without conditions” to “it’s a matter for the British Museum”

The British prime minister had repeatedly backed the return of the Sculptures to Greece — Moving into Downing Street has brought a change of position that has disappointed supporters of reunification

British Museum: Loans of up to 3 years are its new model for antiquities removed from other countries – What it plans to do with the Parthenon Sculptures

It was inaugurated a few days ago with the transfer of 80 exhibits, including Greek ones, to a museum in Mumbai

George Osborne: “I remain optimistic about reaching an agreement with Greece on the Parthenon Sculptures”

Speaking to The Times, the former UK Chancellor said that the Sculptures represent the museum’s most “intractable problem” for the past 200 years — and that any solution must satisfy both sides

British Museum: Egypt demands the return of the Rosetta Stone — How Greece’s claim for the Parthenon Marbles is affected

The inauguration of Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum has shattered the long-standing argument of the British for holding on to the Rosetta Stone

Mendoni: Mitsotakis’ government is working systematically & methodically for the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures

How she commented on the dinner at the British Museum – “Everything that is happening and the international environment is absolutely favourable for the reunification and repatriation of cultural property which has been illegally exported”

British Museum: To boost its funds, it hosted a pink-themed ball among the Parthenon Sculptures – Tickets cost £2,000 (photos)

With plenty of champagne and Indian cuisine in honor of an important Indian benefactor, the evening featured celebrities such as Mick Jagger, the Mayor of London, Princess Diana’s nieces & heirs of powerful business families - Prompting strong reactions from the Greek side

Mendoni: Dinners in the hall of the Parthenon Sculptures by the British Museum are offensive actions

Strong reaction of the Ministry of Culture - It speaks of "offensive actions that endanger the exhibits themselves" - It was preceded by the complaint of Mareva Grabovski - Mitsotakis

George Clooney insists on returning the Parthenon Marbles: “We will keep pushing until it happens”

Actor George Clooney remains committed to the long-standing issue of returning the Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Parthenon Sculptures: “Negotiations for reunification have advanced further than ever before”

The rebuilding of the British Museum itself seems almost like the perfect moment for the Marbles, noted the Chair of the British Committee for the Reunification of the Sculptures

Stephen Fry in Athens: “The Acropolis Museum can house the sculptures – Let the British use replicas”

The renowned British actor stated that the Acropolis Museum is one of the best in the world

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