Greece returns relics to Bulgaria, says UK should do the same with Parthenon marbles
Greece's prime minister says the handover of remains believed to belong to Tsar Samuel should persuade Britain that 'truth, reason, justice and morality' demand a similar move.
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Greece and Bulgaria have formally exchanged a collection of relics and remains in a ceremony sealing a cultural agreement negotiated over decades, with Greece's prime minister suggesting the move should set an example for the United Kingdom regarding the Parthenon marbles.
The handover included priceless religious objects that were removed from Greece during the height of the First World War, along with remains believed to belong to Tsar Samuel, a medieval warrior ruler revered in Bulgaria.
Greece's prime minister said he hopes the gesture will help persuade Britain that the time has come for what he described as "truth, reason, justice and morality" on the question of the Parthenon marbles, which have long been held by the British Museum and sought by Greece for return.
The exchange with Bulgaria was marked with considerable ceremony, reflecting the significance both countries attached to resolving a matter that had been under negotiation for a long period. No immediate response from British officials to the Greek prime minister's comments was reported.
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- Greece returns priceless relics to Bulgaria – and suggests UK should follow suit with Parthenon marbles — The Guardian — World
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