The Greeks say it was “theft” and they must be returned to where they belong, in Athens. For their part, the Brits claim that Elgin’s move was with the permission of the Ottoman Empire, which was ruling Athens at the time.they could say that slave trade was going on with the permission of the Ottoman Empire too I guess... also they could probably claim that everything they stole from India was stolen with permissions of some Maharaja.
very entertaing article: disturbed Sunak, ongoing “bazaar” between London and Ankara etс etc. worth reading through.
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