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May 29, 1453: Fall of Constantinople

On May 29, 1453, the historic event known as the Fall of Constantinople took place, concluding a siege that had…

8 months ago

M4.1 earthquake jolts NW Turkey, tremors felt in Constantinople

The earthquake occurred off Yalova coast and the tremors were felt in nearby cities. A magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred off…

1 year ago

May 29, 1453: Fall of Constantinople

The Fall of Constantinople occurred on May 29, 1453, after a siege that began on April 6. The battle was…

2 years ago

On This Day April 8 1820: The Venus (Aphrodite) de Milo, maybe the most recognizable of all ancient Greek statues was found

The Venus (Aphrodite) de Milo, maybe the most recognizable of all ancient Greek statues was found. (Αφροδίτη της Μήλου)A unique…

2 years ago

Emmanouil Karalis bags silver in the men’s pole vault

Emmanouil Karalis ended up second in the men’s pole vault, jumping over 5.80 meters in the final to earn himself…

2 years ago

Miltos Tentoglou wins European indoor long jump gold with 8.30m (video)

Greek greatness prevails Miltiadis Tentoglou claims his third straight title with a triumphant jump of 8.30m in Istanbul. The Greek…

2 years ago

Greece’s Andrikopoulos Wins Silver Medal at European Indoor Athletics Championships (Video)

Greek athlete Nikos Andrikopoulos won the silver medal in the triple jump event with 16.58 m. at the European Athletics…

2 years ago

Tentoglou reaches Istanbul final

Miltiadis (Miltos) Tentoglou, of Greece, makes an attempt in the men’s long jump qualification at the European Athletics Indoor Championships…

2 years ago

Person behind deadly Istanbul bombing arrested, says minister

Police have arrested a suspect who is believed to have planted the bomb that exploded on a bustling pedestrian avenue…

2 years ago

Leading Turkish museum to host Greek Film Days

A leading Turkish museum has announced a week long showcase of Greek films this month, putting the spotlight on some…

3 years ago

May 29, 1453: Fall of Constantinople

The Fall of Constantinople occurred on May 29, 1453, after a siege which began on April 6. The battle was…

3 years ago

`Mine-like object` found floating off Black Sea

Authorities in Turkey have warned sea vessels to stay away as a "mine-like object" was found floating north of Istanbul…

3 years ago

Meeting between Mitsotakis and Erdogan concludes

The meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Sunday concluded after…

3 years ago

Greek PM Mitsotakis at luncheon with Turkish President Erdogan in Istanbul

The Sunday luncheon is at the Turkish presidential mansion on the Asian side of Istanbul and is expected to last…

3 years ago

CBS APOLOGISES FOR BROADCASTING MAP SHOWING ISTANBUL AS GREEK TERRITORY

US television network CBS has sent a letter of apology to Turkey, saying the channel would review its broadcasting processes…

3 years ago

New York's Eric Adams says he is friend of Turkish people

The mayor-elect will offer young Americans to visit places like Istanbul and Cappadocia. After his election victory, Eric Adams, the…

3 years ago

US President Joe Biden calls Ecumenical Patriarch to enquire about his health and to promise support

After departing the US on Sunday afternoon for Instanbul, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew received a telephone call from the American President…

3 years ago

Greek Celebrities flock to Herodion for Monica Bellucci's Maria Callas Show (PHOTOS)

A plethora of jet-setters, celebrities and politicians attended last night's performance of "Maria Callas: Letters and Memories" at the Herodion…

3 years ago

Greek and Turkish mayors together on the sacred hill of the Acropolis

  As reported by Greek City Times, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is currently in Athens at the invitation of his…

3 years ago