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Pakistani man submits official request for a mosque in Agia Triada – Locals outragedPakistani man submits official request for a mosque in Agia Triada – Locals outraged

Pakistani man submits official request for a mosque in Agia Triada – Locals outraged

The Nafplio Police Department has not found evidence of any construction or operation of an unlicensed mosque. The Ministry of…

2 months ago
US State Department Calls on Turkey to Preserve Monuments’ Diverse HistoryUS State Department Calls on Turkey to Preserve Monuments’ Diverse History

US State Department Calls on Turkey to Preserve Monuments’ Diverse History

In response to the conversion of the historic Monastery of Chora into a Muslim place of worship, the US State…

9 months ago
The Formal Opening of Constantinople’s Church of St. Saviour in Chora as a Mosque Sparks ControversyThe Formal Opening of Constantinople’s Church of St. Saviour in Chora as a Mosque Sparks Controversy

The Formal Opening of Constantinople’s Church of St. Saviour in Chora as a Mosque Sparks Controversy

Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Monday night that the move was a "provocation", claiming that…

9 months ago
Byzantine Monastery of Chora in Istanbul Converted into MosqueByzantine Monastery of Chora in Istanbul Converted into Mosque

Byzantine Monastery of Chora in Istanbul Converted into Mosque

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally opened a former Byzantine church in Istanbul as a mosque on Monday, four years…

9 months ago
RAMADAN: The Yeni Mosque in Thessaloniki opened for the first time in over 100 years – See videos and photosRAMADAN: The Yeni Mosque in Thessaloniki opened for the first time in over 100 years – See videos and photos

RAMADAN: The Yeni Mosque in Thessaloniki opened for the first time in over 100 years – See videos and photos

A large number of Muslims arrived at the site early on Wednesday morning. The first prayer started at 7:30 and…

10 months ago
Greece to Restore Ottoman Mausoleum on RhodesGreece to Restore Ottoman Mausoleum on Rhodes

Greece to Restore Ottoman Mausoleum on Rhodes

Greece's Ministry of Culture has launched a restoration project for the Murat Reis complex, a significant Ottoman monument located on…

10 months ago
Thessaloniki’s Yeni Mosque will open for Eid prayers for the first time in over 100 yearsThessaloniki’s Yeni Mosque will open for Eid prayers for the first time in over 100 years

Thessaloniki’s Yeni Mosque will open for Eid prayers for the first time in over 100 years

Greek authorities announced that the Yeni Mosque in Greece's second city, Thessaloniki, will be open for Islamic prayers for the…

11 months ago
Sandirvan Mosque, a beacon of Ottoman culture in Drama citySandirvan Mosque, a beacon of Ottoman culture in Drama city

Sandirvan Mosque, a beacon of Ottoman culture in Drama city

Why this beacon of beauty, knowledge and inspiration is worth a visit this season. A mosque that travels through time,…

12 months ago
Turkey reschedules Chora Church conversion to a mosque in MayTurkey reschedules Chora Church conversion to a mosque in May

Turkey reschedules Chora Church conversion to a mosque in May

The General Directorate of Foundations denies the reports about the first Muslim prayer on February 23 In May, the Chora…

12 months ago
Turkey: Attack on a mosque in Istanbul, the imam and another person were stabbed (video)Turkey: Attack on a mosque in Istanbul, the imam and another person were stabbed (video)

Turkey: Attack on a mosque in Istanbul, the imam and another person were stabbed (video)

Turkish authorities have arrested the perpetrator of the attack, and the causes of the incident are being investigated. An alarm…

1 year ago
Mea Culpa: New Democracy knows Pakistani money is constructing an illegal mosque in MegaraMea Culpa: New Democracy knows Pakistani money is constructing an illegal mosque in Megara

Mea Culpa: New Democracy knows Pakistani money is constructing an illegal mosque in Megara

Is the government turning a blind eye or acquiescing? Erdogan's friends spread their plans.  The issue was brought to parliament with…

1 year ago
An Appeal for the Restoration of Hagia Sophia: A Call to Preserve the House of WisdomAn Appeal for the Restoration of Hagia Sophia: A Call to Preserve the House of Wisdom

An Appeal for the Restoration of Hagia Sophia: A Call to Preserve the House of Wisdom

The Great Church of Holy Wisdom, Hagia Sophia, is a living monument to the glory of our Orthodox Christian Faith…

2 years ago
Xanthi: French anarchist tore the Quran in a mosqueXanthi: French anarchist tore the Quran in a mosque

Xanthi: French anarchist tore the Quran in a mosque

On Thursday afternoon, police officers arrested a 60-year-old French anarchist at the thermal baths in Myki, Xanthi, for tearing the…

2 years ago
Thessaloniki: The Ottoman-era Hamza Bey Mosque (Alkazar) is being restoredThessaloniki: The Ottoman-era Hamza Bey Mosque (Alkazar) is being restored

Thessaloniki: The Ottoman-era Hamza Bey Mosque (Alkazar) is being restored

By 2025, the Ottoman-built Hamza Bey Mosque of Thessaloniki, also known as the Alkazar, is expected to be fully restored.…

2 years ago
ATHENS: Priest sexually harassed a taxi driver and backed an illegal Pakistani-run mosqueATHENS: Priest sexually harassed a taxi driver and backed an illegal Pakistani-run mosque

ATHENS: Priest sexually harassed a taxi driver and backed an illegal Pakistani-run mosque

A priest who presides over a church in the centre of Athens is accused of sexually harassing a taxi driver,…

2 years ago

Turkish DM Akar provokes Greece on the Muslim minority, the Votanikos mosque and the islands

In an interview with the pro-government newspaper Milliyet, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar invoked international law, advocating good neighbourliness, dialogue…

2 years ago

RHODES: Turkish media complain that an Ottoman mosque built atop of a Byzantine church is now a music school

Turkish media complained that the Murat Reis Mosque in Rhodes, which was built on top of a church during the…

2 years ago

Turkey says Imperial Gate damage down to wear

The General Directorate of Institutions of Turkey has attributed the damage to the Imperial Gate of the Hagia Sophia in…

3 years ago

Turkey’s Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque holds 1st Tarawih prayer in 88 years

Turkey's Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul held its first Tarawih prayer in 88 years late Friday, a special evening…

3 years ago

U.S. Department of State responds over the conversion of Hagia Sophia of Ainos into a mosque

The State Department has asked the Turkish government to respect the diverse history of religious sites, commenting on the conversion…

3 years ago