Lina Mendoni at UNESCO: “I call on all Member States to support the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures”
Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni reaffirmed Greece’s unwavering position on the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures, calling on all UNESCO member states to support this national objective during her address at the organization’s General Conference, held this year for the first time outside UNESCO headquarters, in Samarkand
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