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There's no plan to change law stopping Elgin Marbles from returning to Greece, says PM

The 1963 British Museum Act stops the institution from giving away items in its collection. Rishi Sunak has said he has no intention of changing the law to allow the sculptures to be returned.

Wales Online

UK PM Sunak Rules Out Law Change for Return of Parthenon Marbles

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ruled out changing a law which prohibits the British Museum handing the Parthenon marbles permanently back to Greece. Sunak said there are no plans to amend the legislation, which states the museum can only dispose of objects within its collection in limited circumstances. However, the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

No plans to return Parthenon marbles to Greece, says Rishi Sunak

PM says British Museum collection is funded by taxpayers and protected by law

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Rishi Sunak rules out returning Elgin Marbles in latest blow to Greece's long dispute

Greece has been disappointed once again after the Prime Minister refused a law change which would return the Elgin Marbles after they were taken from Athens' Parthenon Temple in the 19th century

Daily Mirror

No plans to change law blocking Elgin Marbles from being given to Greece – Sunak

Athens has long demanded the return of the Parthenon Sculptures, which were removed from Greece by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century.

The Independent UK

Thousands rally in new Greece protests over train crash

Demonstrators demand punishment for those responsible for train collision that killed 57 people.

Al Jazeera

Thousands take part in fresh Greek protest over deadly train crash

Thousands of people protested on Sunday against safety deficiencies in Greece’s railway network nearly two weeks after dozens were killed in the country's deadliest train crash.

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Thousands take part in new Greece protest over train crash

Thousands of people have protested against safety deficiencies in Greece’s railway network nearly two weeks after dozens were killed in the country’s deadliest train crash

The Independent UK

Greece faces fresh protests over country's worst train crash

ATHENS: Thousands of demonstrators staged fresh protests in Greece on Sunday as anger grows over the country's deadliest rail crash, ratcheting up pressure on the government over the tragedy.

Bangkok Post

Why you should explore Crete in the spring – and on foot

Greece’s largest and most southerly island is gorgeous in spring – there’s no better time to go trekking

The Guardian - UK

Greek train crash raises doubts about Mitsotakis’ election push

ATHENS, Greece — The worst rail accident in Greece’s history is starting to hurt Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis as he gears up for a general election this year.

Tribune News Service

UK and Greece could cut a deal on Elgin Marbles

The return of the British Museum's Elgin Marbles to Greece is possible even if the two sides cannot come to an agreement

The New Daily

Five migrants die as boat sinks in the Aegean -Turkish coastguard

Five migrants died when a dinghy sank off the coast of southwest Turkey on Saturday, the coastguard said, adding that it had rescued 11 people, while Greece said five more migrants from the same wreck were found on a nearby island.

Reuters

'Manchester at 5.15pm is like Greece in September - tired, but with so much more to give'

Welcome to M.E.N. Unwind - our selection of some of our favourite Manchester Evening News reads this Saturday morning to help you relax and reflect. Grab a brew, take some time for yourself and dive in - your weekend starts here

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Further three people charged over Greek train crash

Police estimate tens of thousands of people joined protests across Greece called by labour unions and student groups

The Independent UK

Greece: 3 more rail officials charged over deadly collision

Three more Greek rail officials have been charged in connection with a train crash that killed 57 people, as protests continued and the government promised to overhaul rail safety

Daily Mirror

EasyJet puts cheap flights on sale from £23 to France, Italy, Spain and more for 2023

EasyJet has put cheap flights on sale for winter 2023 and 2024 including France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal and Greece as well as ski holiday hotspots and Christmas markets destinations

Irish Mirror

Ticket scramble for June qualifier in Greece likely as venue is decided

Greek football authorities have confirmed to the FAI on Wednesday that the recently built OPAP Arena, with a 32,500 capacity, will host their home Euro 2024 qualifiers this year.

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‘Greece has derailed’: tens of thousands of protesters ‘rage’ over train disaster

Demonstrators voice fury after revelations of staff shortages and substandard equipment revealed state of rail network

The Independent UK

Best hotels in Athens for luxury beachside resorts and inner city boutiques

We’ve picked the best hotels to indulge in all that Athens has to offer, from fantastic Greek food to ancient ruins

The Independent UK

Greece protests: Strikes halt transport as thousands march over train crash

Strikes cripple ferries, public transport, primary schools and public hospitals as Greeks demand safer trains

Al Jazeera

Tens of thousands rally to demand justice after Greek train crash

Greeks are calling for accountability after dozens were killed in the country’s deadliest rail disaster.

Reuters

Greece may resume rail services by end March once safety secured - minister

Greece may resume rail passenger transport by the end of March once "absolute" safety is secured following the train network's suspension as a result of a deadly train crash, its transport minister said on Wednesday.

The New Daily

Thousands of public sector workers join walkout over deadly train crash in Greece

Thousands of workers have walked off the job to protest over Greece's deadliest train disaster that killed 57 people, with mass demonstrations expected to

Asharq Al-Awsat

Greek Unions Stage Strikes after Deadly Rail Disaster

Striking labor unions have brought transport services to a standstill to protest the deaths of 57 people in Greece’s worst ever train disaster that has exposed major safety deficiencies. The strikes Wednesday halted ferries to the islands and disrupted public transport in Athens, where thousands were expected to attend union-organized…

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