Elgin Marbles could ‘soon be returned to Greece’ as part of ‘cultural exchange’
Current laws prevent British museums from legally giving away items considered national treasures.
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Elgin Marbles replica creators want British Museum to return originals to Greece
The Marbles were taken from Greece by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century when he was the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.
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Almost 100 migrants were found naked by Greek police on Friday, near the Turkish border, with its officers claiming some had 'bodily injuries'.