{
  "id": 11688143,
  "title": "Greece will not 'borrow' its own treasures, Mitsotakis says of Parthenon Marbles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/greece-will-not-borrow-its-own-treasures-mitsotakis-says-of-parthenon",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T13:13:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/03/greece-will-not-borrow-its-own-treasures-mitsotakis-says-of-parthenon-marbles"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis asserted that Greece will not borrow or lend its own treasures, including the Parthenon Sculptures, during a speech in Thessaloniki. The Parthenon is a singular case that cannot be compromised by legal or technical issues, as it represents a living link to its natural and cultural origins. Mitsotakis emphasized that the returning remains of Tsar Samuel, a renowned Bulgarian ruler, should serve as a symbol of restored justice, morality, and truth between the two nations. In return for the Bulgarian artefacts, Greece will receive 48 ecclesiastical relics from various monasteries and a monastery. This exchange of cultural treasures underscores the ongoing cooperation and mutual respect between Greece and Bulgaria in various aspects of their relationship, including economic, political, and cultural cooperation.",
  "summary": "Bulgaria's Rumen Radev said the two countries had left the shadows of the past behind them, and the 48 artefacts will go on display until 5 November before returning to the places they were taken from.",
  "key_points": [
    "Greek PM Mitsotakis says Greece won't borrow its treasures, including Parthenon Marbles.",
    "Parthenon is a unique case, not compromised by legal or technical issues.",
    "Bulgaria's Tsar Samuel's remains to be returned, symbolizing restored justice."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}