PM to raise sculptures return with Starmer

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to meet his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, in London on Tuesday, reigniting discussions on the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Athens.

Beyond the cultural dimension, the two leaders will discuss strengthening bilateral ties, with a focus on investments and tourism, reflecting the enduring significance of UK-Greece relations. It will be their first meeting since November 2023, when Starmer, then opposition leader, expressed openness to the idea of the sculptures returning to Athens during a discussion in London.

Greek officials are optimistic that Starmer's stance remains unchanged and that the two men will pick up where they left off. Mitsotakis plans to emphasize the cultural and historical case for reunification, asserting that the sculptures "belong in their natural home" at the Acropolis Museum. He has frequently...