Greece recovers stolen antiquities from Germany, Belgium, Britain

Germany, Belgium and Breitain have returned hundreds of priceless artifacts to Greece, the oldest a 5th century coin, Greek Culture Ministry officials said Tuesday. Among the items retuned from Germany included 96 copper and ceramic pots and vessels, dating from the 3rd or 4th century BC from Thessaly, in northern Greece.

Officials said the items were seized by customs authorities at Nuremberg, Germany in 2007 in a truck arriving from Greece.

"Many of these items were returned with the cooperation of German authorities and the Greek Consul General in Munich," Culture Minister Antonis Samaras said at a presentation of the newly displayed items at the Archaeological Museum in Athens.