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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Greece drops option of legal action in British Museum Parthenon marbles row

Cultural minister makes revelation despite dossier from human rights lawyers exhorting the Greek government to pursue legal channels immediatelyGreece has ruled out taking legal action in its battle to reclaim the Parthenon marbles from Britain. The unexpected move abruptly ends the legal battle in one of the world’s most bitter cultural disputes. Related: Parthenon marbles are miracles of sculpture symbolic of Greek nationhood Continue reading...


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