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Greece: Parthenon Marbles Deal Must Recognize They Belong to Us
Greece officially responded to press reports that a deal on the Parthenon Marbles with the UK is being finalized by implying that such a deal would only materialize if the British Museum acknowledges that the sculptures belong to Greece.
In...
Ancient Greece
Parthenon Marbles “Could be Shared” Between Greece and the UK
The Chair of the British Museum George Osborne said that Greece and the UK could agree on an arrangement where they both share the Parthenon Marbles.
Speaking to LBC Radio in London, the former UK Chancellor was asked whether an...
Ancient Greece
British Museum Hints at Lending the Parthenon Marbles to Greece
The new president of the British Museum, George Osborne, hinted that they may lend the Parthenon Marbles to Greece
Economy
British FinMin: Danger of 'Very Bad Outcome' Between Greece and Euro Zone
British Finance Minister George Osborne late on Monday spoke of the increasing danger of a miscalculation leading to a "very bad outcome" between Greece and the euro zone, Bloomberg reports.
Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg Television, the British official...
Economy
French FinMin: Greece Cannot Play France off Against Germany
France's Finance Minister Michel Sapin warned Athens against any attempt to play Paris off against Berlin over Greece's debt crisis, saying a Franco-German agreement is key to striking a deal that would help Greeks and ensure they meet their commitments,...
Economy
Yanis Varoufakis to Channel 4: Greek-European Deal 'Within Hours or Days' [Video]
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis appeared confident that a deal between Greece and Europe regarding the country's bailout program will soon be reached. Talking to British Channel 4's economics editor Paul Mason, after a London meeting with British Chancellor...
Economy
British Chancellor of the Exchequer: Greece-Eurozone Clash a Threat for Global Economy
British Chancellor of the Exchequer and Second Lord of the Treasury George Osborne, in a London meeting with Greek Finance Minister Giannis Varoufakis earlier today, underlined that a potential clash between the Greek government and the Eurozone poses a...
Economy
Greek FinMin to Visit Britain, France, Italy
Greek Finance Minister, Yanis Varoufakis, will travel to London on Monday, February 2, for talks with his British counterpart George Osborne. The meeting will focus on the start of a close cooperation between the two countries on issues of...
Economy
George Osborne Warns Over Greek Euro Exit
George Osborne has warned of dire consequences if Greece leaves the eurozone without an "ambitious" plan to deal with the fallout.
The Chancellor again suggested that so-called "Grexit" might be the only way to force fundamental reform in the currency...