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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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...