Parthenon Marbles to be discussed in House of Commons

The British House of Commons brings up on discussion on Monday Greece’s demand for the return of the Parthenon marbles, reports Greek Reporter. Greece has asked UNESCO to mediate on the issue and the Organization has given a deadline to the British government to respond. The deadline expires end of March and should Britain fail to respond, the Greek government can take legal action in the European Court of Human Rights. Greek Antiquities Director of the Culture Ministry, Dr. Elena Korka told The Independent of the significance of the reunification of “these exceptional, outstanding and most important sculptures which belong as an integral part of a unique symbolic monument for the whole world”.

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