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international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Controversial Tie Choice and Furious Row: The Elgin Marbles Debate"

Britain's King Charles raised eyebrows by wearing a tie featuring the colors and symbols of the Greek national flag to a climate conference, amidst a diplomatic row between the UK and Greece over the Parthenon Sculptures. The tie was worn during a meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and during a speech at the event. Charles, who has Greek lineage through his father, Prince Philip, wore the same tie last week before the dispute escalated. The UK media noted the tie's significance, as Sunak had canceled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis earlier in the week. Athens has long called for the return of the sculptures, which were removed from the Parthenon temple by British diplomat Lord Elgin in 1806.

via Reuters|

#diplomatic-row #international-relations #king-charles

diplomacy2 years ago•1 min saved

"King Charles' Greek Flag Tie Sparks Controversy Amid Marbles Row"

King Charles wore a tie with the Greek flag design while meeting world leaders, including British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai. This comes just days after Sunak canceled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis due to a diplomatic dispute over the Parthenon Sculptures. The sculptures, currently housed in the British Museum, have been a subject of contention as Greece continues to call for their return. Mitsotakis expressed annoyance at the cancellation and reiterated Greece's position on the sculptures, stating they were essentially stolen. King Charles' tie choice may be seen as a symbolic gesture given his father's Greek heritage.

via CNN|

#british-prime-minister #diplomacy #diplomatic-dispute

royaltydiplomacy2 years ago•0 min saved

"Controversy Surrounding King Charles's Greek-Flag Tie and Rishi Sunak's Greek Row Raises Questions about the British Museum"

King Charles III wore a tie adorned with the Greek flag during a meeting with Rishi Sunak in Dubai, just days after the UK prime minister canceled a meeting with the Greek premier following a dispute over the return of the Parthenon sculptures.

via Bloomberg|

#diplomatic-spat #greek-flag-tie #king-charles-iii

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Greek Prime Minister Frustrated as Rishi Sunak Cancels Meeting Amid Parthenon Sculptures Dispute

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed annoyance after British Chancellor Rishi Sunak canceled their scheduled meeting over comments made by Mitsotakis regarding the Parthenon Sculptures. Greece has long called for the return of the sculptures, which were removed by Lord Elgin in the 19th century. Mitsotakis had hoped to discuss various topics, including the war in Ukraine and the climate crisis, but the meeting was canceled after the Greek government allegedly broke assurances not to raise the sculpture issue publicly. Greek opposition parties criticized the decision, calling it rude and unacceptable.

via CNN|

#diplomatic-dispute #greek-prime-minister #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•6 min saved

"Parthenon Sculptures Dispute: Greek PM Annoyed by Sunak's Meeting Cancellation"

The UK and Greece are embroiled in a diplomatic row after Downing Street canceled a meeting between Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The cancellation came after Mitsotakis publicly called for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, during his visit to the UK. While Downing Street believed it had assurances that Mitsotakis would not discuss the sculptures, a Greek source denied this. The sculptures, taken from Greece by British diplomat Lord Elgin in the 19th century, have been in the British Museum since 1832. The cancellation of the meeting has been criticized by Labour as "petty" and "small-minded," while a Greek minister called it a "mistake."

via BBC.com|

#cultural-heritage #diplomatic-row #greece

diplomacy2 years ago•2 min saved

"UK's Sunak Cancels Meeting with Greek PM Amid Parthenon Sculptures Dispute"

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis accused British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of canceling a scheduled meeting in London over the ongoing dispute regarding the Parthenon Sculptures. Greece has long requested the permanent return of the sculptures, which were removed by British diplomat Lord Elgin in the 19th century. Mitsotakis expressed his disappointment and emphasized the importance of discussing the issue. The British government, however, has consistently rejected the idea of returning the sculptures and stated that the meeting was not suitable due to the ongoing dispute. Deputy British Prime Minister Oliver Dowden was offered as an alternative for discussions.

via Reuters|

#cultural-heritage #diplomacy #diplomatic-row

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Sunak Cancels Meeting with Greek PM Amid Parthenon Sculptures Row"

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis accused British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of canceling a scheduled meeting amid a diplomatic dispute over the Parthenon Sculptures. Greece has been requesting the permanent return of the 2,500-year-old sculptures, which were removed by British diplomat Lord Elgin in the 19th century. Mitsotakis expressed frustration over the cancellation and emphasized Greece's position on the issue. The British government has consistently refused to return the sculptures, and a spokesperson for Sunak stated that there were no plans to do so. The meeting was deemed unsuitable due to the ongoing row, and Deputy British Prime Minister Oliver Dowden was offered as an alternative for discussions.

via NDTV|

#british-museum #diplomatic-row #greek-prime-minister