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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: We are hurt by the conversion of Hagia Sophia and Chora Church into mosques

"It is a fact that we were hurt by the conversion of Hagia Sophia and Chora Church into mosques," said…

4 years ago

A message from His Eminence Archbishop Makarios- Chora Monastery conversion

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia, has issued a message regarding the conversion of the Chora Church…

4 years ago

Greeks are more prepared to go to war than Turks are, poll finds

A poll has found that Greeks are more willing to go to war with Turkey, compared to Turks willing to…

4 years ago

Muslims in Athens fear first official mosque will not open

Muslims in Athens fear their own official place of worship that is due to open could be delayed in retaliation…

4 years ago

“We are witnessing the rebirth of our nation,” says Turkish President

Following a cabinet meeting in Ankara on Monday, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke about the issue of Hagia Sophia for…

5 years ago

Greek National Commission continues protest over Hagia Sophia conversion to UNESCO

  Letters to the national commissions for UNESCO were sent by the president of the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO,…

5 years ago

US State Department again reiterates its disappointment with Turkey’s decision on Hagia Sophia

The US State Department has released a new statement on online Hellas Journal outlet, reiterating its disappointment with the decision…

5 years ago

Turkey invites Pope Francis to Hagia Sophia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan invited the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, Pope…

5 years ago

Turkish President inspects the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Hagia Sophia (Church of the Holy Wisdom) on Sunday and inspected the ongoing preparations.…

5 years ago

Russia says the conversion of Hagia Sophia is a Turkish matter

Relations between Moscow and Ankara will not deteriorate due to the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque, Kremlin spokesman…

5 years ago

Converting Hagia Sophia for domestic consumption will backfire on Erdoğan

On Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signed a decree changing the status of the Byzantine-era built Hagia Sophia from…

5 years ago

Where icons and Holy relics from Hagia Sophia will be transported

A new museum is being set up near Hagia Sophia to display portable icons and Holy relics, Turkish Culture and…

5 years ago

Hagia Sophia museum signs removed (VIDEO)

Work is underway to convert Hagia Sophia from a museum to a mosque. Videos broadcasted by Turkish Media show municipal…

5 years ago

Mosque in Central Greece pelted with stones

A mosque in Central Greece was allegedly attacked by unknown people in the early hours of Monday morning. The attack against the Koursoum…

5 years ago

North Aegean Governor urges finance suspension of mosque restoration on Lesvos

The North Aegean Regional Governor, Costas Moutzouris, requested in a letter to the Minister of Development, Adonis Georgiadis, and the…

5 years ago

Turkey firmly rejects EU condemnation over Hagia Sophia

Turkey firmly rejected EU condemnations of its decision to turn Hagia Sophia into a mosque. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan…

5 years ago

Islamic Society of North America condemns Turkey’s conversion of Hagia Sophia

The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) has released a statement condemning Turkey's conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque.…

5 years ago

Iran “felt joy” when Hagia Sophia was converted

At a time when the news of the conversion of the Hagia Sophia from a museum to a mosque was…

5 years ago

EU to implement targeted sanctions against Turkey in August if Hagia Sophia is not reverted to a museum

An unexpected positive outcome came following the meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels. Greece was expecting only Cyprus…

5 years ago

Waving Greek flags, Israeli group burns Turkish flag over Hagia Sophia conversion

A small group of Israelis waving the Greek flag, also burned a Turkish flag in front of Turkey's Consulate in…

5 years ago