Greek ministers say secret talks have been under way for more than a year
, the law that prevents the museum from returning any of its collection permanently except in very limited circumstances.
The museum will shortly announce details of a long-planned £1bn modernisation plan called the Rosetta Project, in which there will be aThe Parthenon galleries, which have been in a poor state of repair for some time, arefor refurbishment, which could offer a convenient moment to lend some of the items to Greece if agreement can be reached.
A spokesperson for the Parthenon Project, which campaigns for the sculpture’s return to Athens, said it welcomed signs that “a solution to this long-standing issue is finally within reach”.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Qantas flight redirected to Greece after passenger falls illPassengers travelling from Singapore to London have spent the night in Greece after their Qantas flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Athens International Airport.
Read more »
US museum returns looted ancient sarcophagus to EgyptWooden coffin from late dynastic period was on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
Read more »
UK’s top 10 singles of 2022 were all by British artistsA clean sweep led by Harry Styles was an ‘astonishing’ high note for the music industry – but the domination of older songs reflected the impact of streaming
Read more »
British man shot dead at villa in JamaicaSean Patterson, 33, reportedly killed by gunman while he was standing by pool at guest house in Bogue Hill
Read more »
Qantas flight from Singapore to London diverted over 'critically unwell' passengerPassengers on a Qantas plane travelling from Singapore to London have spent the night in Athens, Greece after their flight was diverted.
Read more »
After years in the US, an ancient looted artefact is returned to EgyptAn ancient wooden sarcophagus that was featured at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences is returned to Egypt after US authorities determined it was looted years ago.
Read more »