Feature: Greece steps up efforts for return of Parthenon Sculptures ahead of 200th anniversary of War of Independence

Professor Dimitrios Pandermalis, president of the Acropolis Museum, poses at the Parthenon Gallery in Athens, Greece, on Aug. 3, 2020. Greece is stepping up efforts for the permanent return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Athens prior to the next year's 200th anniversary of 1821 Greek War of Independence, Greek Culture and Sports Minister Lina Mendoni told Xinhua in a recent interview. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos) e