Greece is preparing a formal request to borrow the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum for the 2021 celebrations of Greece’s 200-year independence from Turkish rule, Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said Tuesday.
In comments to Skai TV, Mendoni sought to play down concerns that by requesting a “loan” of the Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum, Greece would be tacitly acknowledging the museum’s claims of ownership.
“As this is a matter of theft, it automatically…
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Source: ekathimerini.com