Greece Rejects Loan Deal, Demands Permanent Return of Parthenon Marbles

Greek PM Mitsotakis has rejected a proposed loan agreement that would recognize British ownership of the Parthenon Marbles, insisting on their permanent return from the British Museum. This hardens Greece's stance in the long-running repatriation dispute, potentially complicating UK-Greece cultural diplomacy. The move signals a shift from compromise toward a firm demand for restitution.