repatriation
Ancient Greece
Greek Antiquities Repatriated From Switzerland
Two fragments of ancient Greek antiquities that were illegally removed from Greece were repatriated from Switzerland, the Culture Ministry said on Thursday.
One fragment bears an inscription carved in stone, dating from late 3rd century BC to early 2nd century...
Ancient Greece
Hundreds of Looted Antiquities Returning to Greece
A total of 351 looted antiquities dating from Neolithic to Byzantine times will return to Greece the Ministry of Culture announced on Friday.
The antiquities were in possession of Robin Symes Limited, which is under liquidation. Robin Symes is a...
Archaeology
India May Help Greece Repatriate Parthenon Sculptures
According to British media sources, India is pondering whether to throw its diplomatic weight behind Greece in its efforts to have the Parthenon Sculptures returned to their country of origin by the British Museum.
The diplomatic initiative would be part...
Ancient Greece
US Returns 29 Smuggled Antiquities to Greece
The US returned 29 antiquities to Greece during a repatriation ceremony at the Greek Consulate of New York on Tuesday.
Key pieces returned include a bronze calyx krater dating to 350 BC that was seized in January; the Eid Mar...
Diplomacy
Greek Ship Crew Returns Home after 15 Month China Sea Ordeal
Seven Greek crew members of the Greek-owned ship Angelic Power landed in Athens after 15 months of detainment onboard.
Greece
Iraqis Voluntarily Leave Greece in Largest-Ever Repatriation
One hundred and thirty four Iraqis voluntarily returned to their country on a charter flight that departed on Thursday from Athens International Airport, as part of the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) program that is being implemented with...
Greece
Two Greek Nationals to Be Evacuated From Quarantined ''Diamond Princess'' Cruise Ship
Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Sunday that Greece will soon evacuate the two Greek nationals who are on board the ''Diamond Princess'' cruise ship, which has been quarantined by Japanese authorities due to the presence of Coronavirus cases...
Archaeology
Greece Asks for Repatriation of Looted Antiquities Seized by New York Authorities
Greece's Ministry of Culture and Sport said on Sunday, it is in contact with the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, concerning the looted Greek antiquities seized during a raid at the office and home of a billionaire in New York.
"The...
Archaeology
Greece to Follow Different Strategy on Parthenon Marbles Repatriation
The new Greek government is considering a different strategy for claiming the Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum and will likely stop cooperating with Amal Alamuddin-Clooney and her law firm.
The new Minister of Culture, Education and Religious Affairs Aristides Baltas...
Europe
Debate On Parthenon Marbles in the UK
Do the Parthenon Marbles legally belong to the British Museum? Would Greece be able to take care of them? Should we take them back? These two questions are the main inquiries of a debate that has taken place for...