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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Fresh Elgin Marbles row as Greece brands fashion show at British Museum an insult'

The British Museum faces backlash for hosting a fashion show near the contested Elgin Marbles.
Greece continues to demand the return of the Elgin Marbles taken by Lord Elgin from the Acropolis in the 19th century. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

King Charles wears Greek flag tie as he meets Sunak after Elgin Marbles row

King Charles III wore a Greek tie to COP26, potentially as a gesture of goodwill towards Greece in the ongoing dispute over the Elgin Marbles.
The choice of tie may be seen as a subtle dig at Rishi Sunak, who recently snubbed the Greek PM and faced accusations of grandstanding. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Europe politics

Sunak missed Greece talks after reassurances not adhered to' over Elgin Marbles

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak canceled a meeting with his Greek counterpart.
The cancellation of the meeting has caused a diplomatic fallout between the UK and Greece. [ more ]
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