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Elgin Marbles

British Offer to “Loan” Greece the Elgin Marbles

2022-08-02 by Phil Butler

Elgin Marbles

In a gesture of uncommon magnanimity, the British Museum has offered to loan Greece the pirated Parthenon Marbles.

Tags: ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, British Museum, Bronze Head from Ife, Elgin Marbles, Greece antiquity, Greece heirlooms, Greece legacy, Greek archaeology, Henry Christy, Jonathan Williams, Nazi archaeology, Parthenon marbles, Rosetta Stone, Waddesdon Bequest associated with the Rothschilds

Boris Johnson Travel Advisory – Give Up the Marbles or Stay Home

2021-03-13 by Phil Butler

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British PM Boris Johnson says Britain is the legitimate owner of the Parthenon marbles. So, Johnson should never visit Greece again.

Tags: Acropolis Museum, Boris Johnson, British Museum, Elgin Marbles, Ishtar Gate, Parthenon Frieze, Parthenon marbles

Classless PM Boris Johnson Not Likely to Give Back Parthenon Sculptures

2019-07-25 by Phil Butler

Elgin Marbles

Incoming prime minister and twit Boris Johnson says he just loves Greece. But Elgin Marbles are British?

Tags: Acropolis Museum, Boris Johnson, British Museum, Elgin Marbles, Parthenon

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Water, Food, and Climate Take Center Stage at Free World Environment Day Event in Crete

2026-06-02 By Iorgos Pappas

The Orthodox Academy of Crete will host a free scientific conference on June 5, exploring water management, food production, climate adaptation, and the future of Cretan agriculture.

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Heraklion Hotel Workers Get a Pay Boost While Their Pension Fund Waits in Limbo

2026-06-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Hotel workers covered by Heraklion’s local collective labor agreement will receive a temporary 2% wage supplement starting June 1, 2026.

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Two Refreshment Kiosks at Heraklion’s Venetian Walls Open Tomorrow

2026-06-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Two long-awaited refreshment kiosks at Heraklion’s Venetian Walls are set to open this summer, after receiving the necessary approvals.

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Rethymno Marks World Bicycle Day with Free E-Bike Tour of Historic Hinterland

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Rethymno marks World Bicycle Day with a free 22km e-bike tour through Mili Gorge, exploring the UN holiday’s history and local heritage.

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Traditional Cretan Kantada Reborn in the Streets of Patsides This June

2026-06-02 By Argophilia Travel News

The Street Music of the Patsides Kantada Patsides will transform into a living stage for Cretan folklore on the evening of Wednesday, June 17. The local Cultural Association is reviving the Cretan Kantada—the historic practice of wandering musicians and singers serenading the village households. Moving away from static stage setups, the event aims to bring […]

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