"UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cancels meeting with Greek PM amid Elgin Marbles dispute"
TL;DR
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has snubbed the Greek Prime Minister in a dispute over the return of the Elgin Marbles. Sunak declined a meeting with the Greek PM, who had requested a discussion on the repatriation of the ancient sculptures. The Elgin Marbles, also known as the Parthenon Marbles, were taken from Greece by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century and are currently housed in the British Museum. Greece has long sought their return, arguing that they were illegally removed.
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- Sunak cancels Greek PM meeting in Parthenon Sculptures row BBC.com
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