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Greece wants its ‘stolen’ sculptures from the Parthenon back, Britain says no: Read why a diplomatic row started between Greek PM Mitsotakis and British...

Paurush Gupta - 29 November, 2023

The Greek PM had called for the Parthenon sculptures to be returned and maintained that they were "essentially stolen". This irked the UK government and Rishi Sunak cancelled his scheduled meeting with Greek PM.

News Reports

London’s British Museum director Hartwig Fischer resigns after failing to investigate theft of valuable items from storeroom

ANI - 26 August, 2023

The director of the British Museum in London, Hartwig Fischer resigned from his post after admitting to failing in his investigation into the theft of items

World

British Museum, which houses several Indian artefacts, sacks staff member over missing treasures

OpIndia Staff - 17 August, 2023

Around six million visitors visit Britsh museum every year to see items "collected" by British from around the world during their rule in different countries including India