Greece’s Parthenon Marbles Deadlock Persists as Mitsotakis Pushes for Cultural Exchange
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has admitted that talks with the British Museum over the Parthenon Marbles remain deadlocked. He described the negotiations as a 'complicated issue' with little progress so far. At the same time, he pushed for a new cultural partnership that could see Greek treasures shared between the two nations.
The dispute over the Parthenon Marbles has dragged on for decades, with Greece repeatedly demanding their return from London. Mitsotakis restated his position that the sculptures belong in the Acropolis Museum. He proposed a collaboration where Greek artefacts that have never left the country could be loaned in exchange for the marbles.
The Parthenon Marbles remain in London for now, with no breakthrough in sight. Greece continues to push for their return while exploring alternative cultural exchanges. Meanwhile, the government’s tourism plan aims to spread visitors beyond overcrowded hotspots, focusing on lesser-known areas and year-round appeal.
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