Greece’s Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, has accused the opposition of dismissing the significance of the repatriation of 53 antiquities from Bulgaria. The criticism follows opposition claims questioning the circumstances surrounding the return of the artifacts to Greece. Mendoni alleges the opposition is minimizing the event and implying the repatriation was unwarranted. The opposition has, in turn, called for the release of the memorandum of understanding between Greece and Bulgaria regarding the artifacts. This dispute highlights ongoing political tensions surrounding cultural heritage and international cooperation. The Minister defended the repatriation as a positive development for Greek cultural preservation. The debate centers on differing interpretations of the agreement and the handling of the returned items.