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

by Alexia Vlachou

ATHENS, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- 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.