Elgin Marbles talks collapse over permanent return dispute

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 18:04 · Archive

Negotiations between Greece and the British Museum over the Elgin Marbles have broken down.

Years of talks between Greece and the British Museum over the future of the Elgin Marbles have collapsed, with the two sides unable to agree on ownership. Greece demands permanent return of the Parthenon sculptures to Athens, while the British Museum insists it is legally responsible and would only agree to lend them. Greece's prime minister said the country will not accept any arrangement that would require it to recognise the British Museum's ownership.

How it is being reported

• Greek PM urges Burnham to return Elgin Marbles permanentlyBBC News · 24 Sept, 17:36
• Talks over returning Elgin Marbles to Greece ‘collapse’The Independent · 24 Sept, 08:42
• Elgin Marbles talks collapse after Greece demands artefacts returned permanentlyGB News · 23 Sept, 19:17

In this story: Greece · British Museum · Athens · Elgin Marbles

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