Greece has a new president. Here’s what it means in the battle for the Elgin Marbles

The Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, at the British Museum - (PA Archive)

Greece has elected Constantine Tassoulas, a prominent advocate for the return of the Parthenon sculptures, as its new president.

The 65-year-old former parliament speaker secured 160 votes in the 300-member parliament during the fourth round of voting. He succeeds Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the country's first female head of state.