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Osborne Negotiates Elgin Marbles Loan with Greece

6/7/2025

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George Osborne is in talks with Greece over a long-term loan of the Elgin Marbles. In return, Greece would showcase rotating exhibits of its ancient treasures at the British Museum, while the museum keeps legal ownership of the sculptures. However, no agreement has been reached yet, and an announcement remains on the horizon.

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George Osborne is in talks with Greece over a long-term loan of the Elgin Marbles. In return, Greece would showcase rotating exhibits of its ancient treasures at the British Museum, while the museum keeps legal ownership of the sculptures. However, no agreement has been reached yet, and an announcement remains on the horizon.