Nicholas Cullinan

For details on the terms of a potential agreement, international media and negotiation officials now speak regarding

The Parthenon Marbles were not officially on the agenda of talks between the Greek and British prime ministers during the former's visit to London on Tuesday, but the subject was obviously going to be brought up.

Greece and the United Kingdom appear to be on the brink of an agreement regarding the Parthenon Sculptures, as a consensus seems to have emerged on their return to Greece.

Agreement Expected Soon
The Greek and British sides appear to be on the verge of reaching an agreement on the return of the Parthenon Sculptures, according to a series of reports, including an analysis by The Economist, which foresees a resolution by 2025.

In 2025, the Parthenon Sculptures “may finally be relocated, or at least negotiations over their status could take a significant leap forward.”

The former director of the British Museum has called for sharing the Parthenon Sculptures with Greece and suggested that foreign visitors should pay an entrance fee to view the exhibits in London.

The British Museum has appointed National Portrait Gallery chief Nicholas Cullinan as its new director, as the 265-year-old institution grapples with the apparent theft of hundreds of artifacts and growing international scrutiny of its collection.

Is there really a new way to look at The Beatles, one of the most filmed and photographed bands in history? Yes, says Britain's National Portrait Gallery, which is providing a fresh perspective with an exhibition of band's-eye-view images that Paul McCartney captured as the group shot to global fame.