Author Archives: iocarpm
Virtual Tour of the Acropolis
Though museums & historical sites are opening in Greece, we can’t simply board a flight and fly there, at the moment. So, here is a virtual tour of the Acropolis from the Acropolis Restoration Service & Hellenic Ministry of Culture.
Dame Janet Suzman Responds
The BCRPM concurs with our Australian colleagues in their eloquent plea to the Director of the British Museum and would add: “Yes, Mr Fischer, as you say, indeed there is much more to do. The movement unleashed in the world … Continue reading
Greek Minister of Culture and Sports, Dr L Mendoni, Announces Reopening of Museums in Greece
“It is with a great sense of pleasure I learned that the Greek Minister of Culture and Sports Dr. L Mendoni has announced the reopening of all museums in Greece from June 15, said Emanuel J Comino AM, founder, and … Continue reading
Acropolis re-opened after a 60-day #Covid19 quarantine
Recently, after a 2-month period of quarantine, the Acropolis has opened to the public again. The Acropolis Museum remains closed for the moment but the 11th anniversary of its opening to the public approaches, we look forward to a post-pandemic … Continue reading
Reunification of the Sculptures of the Parthenon: A Gift to the International Youth
Greek PM told he must recognise British Museum ownership of Parthenon marbles to secure sculptures on loan
Following is the full English language text of an article by Yannis Andritsopoulos, London Correspondent for Ta Nea, Greece’s daily newspaper. See below for contact details. Follow this link for the original Greek text. “The Greek government must acknowledge the British … Continue reading
Statement from the International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures
”The International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures (IARPS) and the twenty National Committees worldwide congratulate and firmly support Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in his efforts to reunite the Parthenon Sculptures in the Acropolis Museum in Athens … Continue reading
Greece Offers to Loan Ancient Treasures to Britain in Bid for Parthenon Marbles
Following is the article titled, Greece Offers to Loan Ancient Treasures to Britain in Bid for Parthenon Marbles, written by Tasos Kokkinidis and published by ‘Greek Reporter’ on 1 September” “Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that he is willing to … Continue reading
Emanuel Comino on Ahdaf Soueif’s Resignation
In an open letter to the Trustees of the British Museum, Emanuel Comino AM, Chairman of the International Organising Committee – Australia – for the Restitution of the Parthenon Marbles[1] (IOC-A-RPM), said, “We strongly recommend that you urge the British … Continue reading
Parthenon Marbles campaigners heartened
After quitting as British Museum trustee, writer calls for honest discussion about return of artefacts Βy Yannis Andritsopoulos, London Correspondent for Ta Nea, Greece’s daily newspaper (iandritsopoulos@gmail.com) The Egyptian writer Ahdaf Soueif has resigned from the British Museum’s Board of Trustees … Continue reading