Greece Returns Relics, Urges UK to Repatriate Parthenon Marbles

Greece has formally returned a significant collection of religious relics and the remains of Tsar Samuel to Bulgaria, marking the culmination of decades of negotiation. The handover ceremony, described as grand, involved priceless artifacts taken from Greece during World War I and the remains of Bulgaria's medieval ruler. This act of cultural repatriation has been highlighted by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis as a precedent for other nations.

Mitsotakis expressed his hope that this exchange will persuade the United Kingdom to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. He framed the repatriation as a matter of "truth, reason, justice and morality," suggesting that the time is right for such a resolution. The move underscores Greece's ongoing campaign for the return of the ancient sculptures, which have been housed in the British Museum for over two centuries.