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Coups, crackdowns and chaos: art inspired by democracy – and the despots who overthrew it

In Athens, the birthplace of republican rule, a new exhibition is exploring art it inspired, from pop art shootings to spies lurking in the Parthenon. Ironically, dictators steal the show

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 Guardian - UK

‘An obvious message’: King Charles’s Greek flag tie rekindles marbles row

Athens press interpret attire at Cop28 as possible backing for return of Parthenon sculptures after recent snub of Greek PM by Rishi Sunak

The Guardian - UK

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Questions for Scottish estate over Elgin Marbles kept in private collection

A SCOTTISH estate is facing questions over ancient marble artefacts taken from Greece for the Earl of Elgin which remain in its private collection…

The National (Scotland)

Sunak says retaining Parthenon marbles is matter of law as he denies ‘hissy fit’

PM reaffirms stance after George Osborne suggests snub to Greek counterpart was result of ‘petulance’

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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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)

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

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 Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

Greek PM Unhappy After UK's Sunak Cancels Talks Amid Parthenon Marbles Spat

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his "displeasure" Monday over UK counterpart Rishi Sunak's last minute cancellation of a bilateral meeting set to discuss their long-running dispute over the Parthenon Marbles.

International Business Times

George Osborne gives major update on British Museum deal with Greece over Elgin Marbles

The safety of the Parthenon sculptures was questioned after a high-profile theft at the museum was announced earlier this year

The Independent UK

George Osborne hopes British Museum reaches deal with Greece over Elgin Marbles

The safety of the Parthenon sculptures was questioned after a high-profile theft at the museum was announced earlier this year.

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Evening Standard

Elgin Marbles could be returned temporarily to Greece in swap scheme – George Osborne

Greece has long called for the return of the Parthenon sculptures

The Independent UK

Elgin Marbles could be returned temporarily to Greece in swap scheme – Osborne

Greece has long called for the return of the Parthenon sculptures.

The Guardian - UK

British Museum director says extent of missing items was ‘not revealed’ in 2021

Hartwig Fischer says person who first raised concerns is believed to have ‘had many more items in his possession’

Evening Standard

Greek archaeologists claim British Museum losses show Parthenon Marbles not safe

Legal action is being taken by the museum against an unnamed member of staff, who has been sacked.

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Vatican returns ancient Parthenon sculptures to Greece

Greece repeats calls for return of Elgin Marbles after Vatican returns Parthenon sculptures

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