A deal to return the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece is reportedly ‘close’, according to Professor Irene Stamatoudi, a former adviser to the Greek government. The negotiations have gained traction amid recent talks between UK Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, although the British government has not officially placed the issue on the agenda. Tensions surrounding the sculptures have persisted for over two centuries, and while Greek officials advocate for their return, the British Museum maintains its legal acquisition of the artifacts.