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Israel returns stolen Greek artefacts as Athens intensifies Elgin Marbles campaign

It is the first such repatriation between the two countries

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Greece's iconic Parthenon is back: One of the world’s most famous temples just reclaimed a lost piece of history

Greece Parthenon restoration: Athens' iconic Parthenon has regained a significant piece of its history with the completion of its western pediment restoration. New marble blocks have been meticulously added, making this section the most complete in over two centuries.

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Parthenon facade restored after 200-year project

Scaffolding on the western side of the Parthenon in Athens has been removed, revealing the facade for the first time in more than 200 years.

AAP · Jun 18

Greece files lawsuit against Adidas for ad showing a ‘shoe kicking the Acropolis’

The campaign could breach the country’s antiquities law, culture minister says

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

An ancient bronze griffin head is returned to Greece from New York in a major repatriation move

An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, has been returned to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025

Greeks Still Sceptical Britain Will Return Parthenon Marbles

"Positive" talks between Greece and the British Museum over the Parthenon Marbles have rekindled hope that the ancient friezes could be on their way back to Athens after more than two centuries.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024

British Museum and Greek PM ‘held talks over return of Elgin Marbles’

Keir Starmer is thought to be more open to the idea of returning the Elgin Marbles than predecessor Rishi Sunak

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Greece is buoyed by a Turkish official's comments about Parthenon sculptures taken by Britain

Greece’s culture minister says the comments made by a Turkish official at a UNESCO meeting last week, casting doubt on the existence of proof long cited by Britain that it had legally acquired the Parthenon Marbles, have bolstered Athens' stand in the dispute

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024

Wall-to-wall bouzouki? Greece plans quota of local music to be played in hotel lobbies and other public spaces

Tourist and creative industries react angrily to ‘curb on freedom of expression’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2024

Alexander the Great Netflix show labelled ‘extremely poor-quality fiction’ by Greek minister

Depiction of a romantic relationship between king and his general in Alexander: The Making of a God sparks furore

The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2024