https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/greek-pm-urges-burnham-to-return-elgin-marbles-permanentlyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/greek-pm-urges-burnham-to-return-elgin-marbles-permanentlyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/greek-pm-urges-burnham-to-return-elgin-marbles-permanently#u89420Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:03:50 +0000Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called on UK authorities to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece permanently, citing 'political will and courage' as necessary for a resolution. Mitsotakis rejected a loan arrangement, emphasizing the sculptures' cultural significance to Greece. The issue has been a point of contention between Greece and the UK for years.Why it mattersThe Elgin Marbles, a collection of ancient Greek sculptures, have been held by the British Museum since the 19th century. Greece has long campaigned for their return, with Mitsotakis previously stating tha