Ataturk

On this day in 1955, the Constantinople riots begin

The Constantinople pogrom, also known as the Constantinople riots, Septemvriana and September events, was an organised mob attack directed at…

4 years ago

Hagia Sophia – Then, Now, Always

Constantinos Patralis “But it’s a UNESCO heritage site!!” What a strange way to begin this conversation, rarely does one ask…

4 years ago

Erdoğan's ally threatens a second genocide and invasion of Greece

An ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has threatened a second genocide and an invasion of Greece by saying…

5 years ago

On this day in 1930, Constantinople was renamed to Istanbul

On this day in 1930, the name of the city Constantinople was officially changed to Istanbul by Ataturk's government, which…

5 years ago

September 6, 1955, The Constantinople riots begin

The Constantinople pogrom, also known as the Constantinople riots, Septemvriana and September events, was an organised mob attack directed at…

6 years ago