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The Independent UK

‘My films are all problematic children’: director Yorgos Lanthimos on Poor Things, shame and his creative soulmate Emma Stone

The celebrated director of The Favourite and The Lobster on adapting Alasdair Gray’s novel into one of the most talked-about movies of 2024

The Guardian - UK

UK Archives Show Parthenon Marbles Role In 2012 Olympics Lobbying

The UK government tried to help Greece secure the Parthenon Marbles on loan two decades ago in a bid to drum up support for London's 2012 Olympics' bid, according to files released Friday.

International Business Times

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Blair considered loan of Parthenon marbles to help London Olympics bid

Then PM was advised to ‘encourage’ British Museum to agree long-term loan in return for Greek support

The Guardian - UK

Greece would offer major treasures to UK for Parthenon marbles, minister says

Culture minister Lina Mendoni pledges to ‘fill the void’ at British Museum should ancient sculptures be returned to Athens

The Guardian - UK

In the Greek midwinter: hiking around the Vikos gorge, Greece’s ‘Grand Canyon’

Deep snow, icy pools and cosy hotels in timeless stone villages … this is a magical time in Zagori and Greece’s mountainous north

The Guardian - UK

Greece to offer exclusive Acropolis visits outside of regular hours -- for a steep price

Greece is planning to offer exclusive guided tours of the ancient Acropolis, its most powerful tourist magnet, to handfuls of well-heeled visitors outside normal opening hours

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Prices Bite Into Greek Christmas Even As Economy Improves

Greece's traditional Christmas sweets made of icing sugar, honey and powdered almonds tantalise shoppers ahead of the festive season as they do every year.

International Business Times

Greek government says it stands by same-sex marriage pledge even after opposition from the Church

Greece’s center-right government says it will fulfill a commitment to legalize same-sex marriage, sidestepping political dissent and staunch opposition from the country’s influential Orthodox Church

The Independent UK

Greece to join US-led coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis

The maritime alliance wants to counter threats the Yemeni rebel group says are a response to Israeli ‘crimes’ in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Greece approves new law granting undocumented migrants residence rights, provided they have a job

Greece’s parliament has overwhelmingly approved new legislation that will grant tens of thousands of undocumented migrants residence and work permits amid a shortage of unskilled labor

The Independent UK

Greece to legalise papers for thousands of migrants to counter labour shortage

Legislation comes at a time when anti-immigrant sentiment is fuelling far-right support across Europe

The Guardian - UK

Greek anti-terror squad investigates after a bomb was defused near riot police headquarters

Greece’s antiterrorism squad is investigating after the headquarters of the national riot police was targeted with a bomb that was defused before it could explode

The Independent UK

Greece Anticipates Increased Growth with 2024 Budget Pass

In an exhilarating leap towards progress, Greece paints a vibrant future; passing the 2024 budget with a promising forecast of amplified economic growth.

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International Business Times

Greek Museum Hands Over Reins To Women Artists

A Greek art museum this week handed over its halls exclusively to women artists, in a pioneering exhibition titled "What if women ruled the world?"

TechRadar

EU Media Freedom Act and the push to use spyware on journalists

The final trilogue meeting is scheduled for December 15. Here we explore who's pushing for more surveillance on journalists and what's at stake.

The Guardian - UK

Parthenon marbles should return to Athens, says Lord Frost

Architect of Brexit calls for closer Anglo-Greek cultural ties, with sections held elsewhere in Europe also sent back

The National (Scotland)

Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece, says ex-Brexit minister

THE UK should hand back the disputed Parthenon Marbles to Greece in “a grand gesture”, former Brexit minister Lord Frost has said.

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Rights groups decry Greek investigation into migrant shipwreck that left more than 500 dead

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International claim that authorities failed to mobilise ‘appropriate resources’, while Greece says the ship’s crew refused assistance

The Independent UK

Right groups say Greece has failed to properly investigate claims it mishandled migrant tragedy

Two leading international human rights groups are accusing Greek authorities of failing to properly investigate the circumstances around a migrant boat sinking six months ago that killed hundreds

International Business Times

The Great Comeback Of The Greek Economy

Today, the Greek economy has rebounded to a new normal, contributing to the European stability. The country is witnessing healthy Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, while the Debt to GDP ratio is declining.

The Guardian - UK

British Museum told to keep better records after theft of 1,500 items

Review finds museum should make sure all artefacts are registered, after unregistered gems and jewellery stolen

The Independent UK

Greece bans fans at all top-flight football matches after riot breaks out at volleyball game

Move follows latest crackdown on supporter violence following a sport-related riot last week that left a police officer with life-threatening injuries

The Independent UK

In latest crackdown on violence, Greece bans fans at all top-flight matches for two months

All top-flight soccer matches in Greece will be played without fans in the stadiums for the next two months, in the latest crackdown on supporter violence following a sport-related riot last week that left a police officer with life-threatening injuries

The National (Scotland)

Cabinet Secretary calls out Scottish estate over 'Elgin Marbles' in private hands

THE Greek marbles kept on the private Scottish estate of Lord Elgin should be “returned to their rightful home”, a Cabinet Secretary has said ...

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