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Progress in Talks Over Return of Parthenon Marbles Amidst UK-Greece Diplomatic Relations

Greek Prime Minister meets UK counterpart while negotiations for the return of contested Parthenon Marbles progress, despite political tensions.

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, discussing various issues while reports emerged suggesting upcoming negotiations on the return of the Parthenon Marbles may be nearing a resolution. Despite tensions surrounding the ownership of these artifacts, Starmer's Labour government seems more open to a resolution compared to the previous Conservative administration. Discussions between the British Museum and Greece have reportedly advanced, although legal hurdles remain due to the British Museum Act of 1963. The political ramifications are felt strongly on both sides of the issue as public sentiment gradually favors repatriation.

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