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Sunak accuses Greek PM of ‘grandstanding’ over Parthenon marbles

Prime minister escalates row with Athens counterpart in first public comments after cancelling their meeting

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023

UK's Sunak ramps up criticism of Greek leader in Parthenon Marbles spat

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has escalated his war of words with the leader of Greece

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

Greek PM Was 'Grandstanding' In Sculpture Row: UK's Sunak

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday defended his decision to snub Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accusing his Greek counterpart of playing to the gallery in a row over ancient sculptures.

International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023

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Sunak defends decision to scrap meeting with ‘grandstanding’ Greek PM

A diplomatic row between the UK and Greece was triggered by Rishi Sunak’s snub to Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

How Parthenon sculptures sparked a diplomatic row between Greece and UK

The UK PM cancelled a planned meeting with his Greek counterpart after Athens sought permanent return of the sculptures.

Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2023

First Thing: Deal to keep 1.5C hopes alive is within reach, says Cop28 president

Sultan Al Jaber says progress means ‘unprecedented outcome’ is possible. Plus, why the UK and Greece are arguing about marbles

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023

Here is how the 'Elgin Marbles' ended up in the British Museum amid row with Greece

From what they are to how they ended up in the UK, here is everything you need to know about the Elgin Marbles or Parthenon Marbles from Greece.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023

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Elgin Marbles row deepens as Greek minister says ‘history and justice’ on their side

Greek foreign minister Giorgos Gerapetritis spoke out while attending a Nato summit with Lord David Cameron

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023

‘History and justice’ on side of Greek claim to Elgin Marbles, says minister

Greek foreign minister Giorgos Gerapetritis spoke out while attending a Nato summit with Lord David Cameron.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

Wednesday briefing: How Rishi Sunak’s tantrum over the Parthenon marbles turned into a Greek tragedy

In today’s newsletter: Why the sculptures, taken by Lord Elgin in 1802, are still causing diplomatic strife 220 years later

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023

Elgin Marbles row deepens as Greece denies promising not to raise issue on UK visit

Greek government suggests ‘domestic reasons’ are behind Sunak’s decision to cancel meeting

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Parthenon marbles row raises fresh fears over fraught UK-EU relations

War of words between Athens and London escalates after Rishi Sunak’s snub to Greek prime minister

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023

Greek government accuses Sunak of having one eye on election in Parthenon Marbles row

THE Greek government has suggested Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to scrap talks with the country’s leader over a row about the Parthenon…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023

How a group of ancient sculptures sparked a dispute between Greece and the UK

Britain and Greece were able to differ for decades over the world’s toughest cultural heritage dispute

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

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International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023

Acropolis Row: UK And Greece Quarrel Over Cancelled PM Meeting

Britain and Greece on Tuesday disputed claims about why a prime ministerial meeting was cancelled, in a diplomatic row against a backdrop of ownership claims to ancient sculptures on display at the British Museum.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Sunak accused of having one eye on the election with Elgin Marbles row

A spokesman for the Greek prime minister said there were ‘domestic reasons’ behind Rishi Sunak cancelling talks with his counterpart.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

What visitors to the British Museum think should happen to the Elgin marbles

A diplomatic row erupted after Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with the Greek prime minister who wanted to discuss the statues

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023

After years of controversy, could a compromise be coming on the Parthenon marbles?

George Osborne, chair of the British Museum, and Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek PM, seem to be talking a similar language about a deal for the sculptures

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023

Greek PM reneged on assurances over Parthenon marbles, says No 10

Kyriakos Mitsotakis meeting cancelled after he is accused of failing to keep to agreement not to use UK visit as ‘public platform’

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023

Greece denies promising not to raise Parthenon Sculptures amid diplomatic row

Rishi Sunak decided to scrap talks with his Greek counterpart after it was felt a reassurance to avoid focusing on the Elgin Marbles was “not…

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Sunak missed Greece talks after Elgin Marbles ‘reassurances not adhered to’

No 10 said the Prime Minister felt it would ‘not be productive’ to hold a meeting that would be ‘dominated’ by discussion about the ancient statues.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2023

What are the Elgin Marbles and why are they so controversial?

The diplomatic row over the ancient sculptures has intensified, after Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with the Greek prime minister at short notice

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

What are the Elgin Marbles?

The Greek prime minister has pushed for the return of the marbles, saying the current situation is like the Mona Lisa painting being cut in half.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Greek officials angry and puzzled after UK's Sunak scraps leaders' meeting over Parthenon Marbles

Greek officials say they will continue talks with the British Museum on bringing the Parthenon Marbles back to Athens

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Sunak hits back at Greek PM in Elgin Marbles row and warns return would be ‘slippery slope’

PM under fire over snub, as Athens describes No 10 move as ‘unprecedented’ and injury to Greek pride

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