The Committee for the Reunification of the Marbles said statements were undemocratic
Parthenon Marbles
The excavation was carried out by the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities and archaeologist Dimitris Kourkoumelis
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has met with his British counterpart Theresa May to talk about the economy, investments & the return of the Parthenon Marbles
Britain's Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to have the Parthenon Marbles returned to Greece if he is voted in as PM
"The ties of friendship between Greece & Britain create hope that the sculptures will eventually return & that the unity of the Parthenon will be restored"
They stated that this move was the least they could have done in order to boost the “Bring them back” campaign & stir the public opinion on the issue
The Victorian Premier visits Athens as part of strengthening the state’s relationship with Greece
Greece calls it a symbolic act in the fight against far right populism
The Greek Minister of Culture takes part in the proceedings