Elgin Marbles, Greek PM and British Museum

Elgin Marbles 'matter for British Museum', No 10 says - as Starmer and Greek PM meet
The meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and Kyriakos Mitsotakis comes after reports that progress has been made in a potential deal to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece.
Future of Elgin Marbles a matter for British Museum, says No 10
The future of the Elgin Marbles is in the hands of the British Museum, Downing Street has said, amid reports a deal that could see the sculptures returned to Greece is progressing. No mention was made of the ancient Parthenon sculptures as Sir Keir Starmer met his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis at No 10 on Tuesday morning.
Talks over return of Elgin Marbles ‘well advanced’ ahead of Greek PM’s visit
Talks over the Elgin Marbles being returned to Athens from the British Museum are said to be “well advanced” ahead of the Greek prime minister’s visit.
Greece claims ‘progress made’ on Elgin Marbles return – but Starmer won’t discuss with Greek PM
Sir Keir Starmer ruled out discussing a return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece in his meeting with his Greek counterpart on Tuesday despite claims from Athens that progress had been made on the issue.
Starmer Signals He Won’t Block Deal to Return Parthenon Marbles
Prime Minister Keir Starmer signaled to his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis that the UK government wouldn’t block a potential deal to hand back the Parthenon sculptures, people familiar with the matter said.
Elgin Marbles 'belong in British Museum', says Tory frontbencher Mel Stride
The statues came from the 2,500-year-old Parthenon and have been displayed at the museum, in central London, for more than 200 years, after being removed by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century, when he was British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.
Elgin Marbles: British Museum and Greek PM had 'private meetings' ahead of visit, source says
The return of the Elgin Marbles has been discussed in what was described to Sky News as "private meetings". A senior governmental source said the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and foreign minister Giorgos Gerapetritis had up to three "private meetings" with trustees of the British Museum and chair George Osborne about returning the Parthenon Sculptures - also known as the Elgin Marbles - this year.
UK's Starmer welcomes Greek leader for talks but says Parthenon Marbles are not on the agenda
Greece’s prime minister is in London on for his first top-level U.K. meeting since a spat last year over the contested Parthenon Marbles
What Are The Parthenon Marbles, And Where Do Repatriation Talks Stand?
Talks in London on Tuesday between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis have rekindled hopes of a deal for the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum in 2025.
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
UK's Starmer hosts Greek leader but says Parthenon Marbles are not on the agenda
Greece’s prime minister visited London on Tuesday for his first top-level U.K. meeting since a spat last year over the contested Parthenon Marbles, as the British Museum said talks with Greece on a deal over the antiquities are constructive.
Elgin Marbles deal 'close', ex-Greek official says
The row could be raised by the Greek prime minister when he meets Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday.
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How the Parthenon Lost Its Marbles
Museum of Birmingham Photograph by DEA/Album After spending several years in a temporary facility, the marbles were moved to the Elgin Room in the British Museum in 1832. As the exhibition ...
Labour leaves door open to loophole that could send Elgin Marbles back to Greece
Labour could exploit a legislative loophole that would allow the Elgin Marbles to be returned to Greece. The British Museum ...