The Parthenon Sculptures: Fanning Diplomatic Tensions Between Greece and the UK. : Analysis

Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has canceled a planned meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, which has sparked a diplomatic dispute over the status of the Parthenon sculptures currently housed in the British Museum. Greece has been requesting the permanent return of these sculptures to Athens, while the United Kingdom and the museum have refused to comply. The ongoing dispute has triggered a significant reaction on social media in Greece.

According to the British Museum’s website, they have expressed their desire for a new partnership regarding the Parthenon sculptures and have stated that constructive discussions are currently taking place with their colleagues in Greece.

Source: Aljazeera news: How Parthenon sculptures sparked a diplomatic row between Greece and UK