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British Museum Opens Door to Lending Parthenon Marbles to Greece, While Prime Minister Holds Back

The British Museum’s director has suggested a possible agreement to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece on loan, but the British prime minister has not committed to the idea.

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What is happening

The proposal marks a new chapter in the dispute between Britain and Athens. The museum director raised the possibility as the institution prepares to open an exhibition on the Bayeux Tapestry. The prime minister remained noncommittal.

Why is it on the Radar?

The proposal could represent a development in the dispute over the Parthenon Marbles, although the sources do not report that any agreement has been reached.

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