Advocate for return of Elgin Marbles named new Greek President

Constantine Tassoulas will become Greece’s new President (AP)

A former Greek parliament speaker and a leading advocate for the return of the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum to Greece has been elected as the country’s new President.

Constantine Tassoulas, 65, was elected by legislators with 160 votes in the 300-member parliament in the fourth round of voting for the largely ceremonial post.