– The Turkish Presidency’s Communications Directorate has denounced a string of fraudulent news and misinformation circling on social media, countering allegations of Istanbul’s famous Hagia Sophia Mosque being ‘sold’ to
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has appointed Yılmaz Akçil, previously of the Council of State, to the Constitutional Court. Akçil notably signed the decision that converted the Hagia Sophia from a
From January 2024, visitors to Hagia Sophia, in Istanbul, must pay an entrance fee, says the Turkish Minister. The ancient cathedral, now a mosque, plans a new system to manage
The iconic Hagia Sophia, an ancient architectural marvel in Istanbul, is set to undergo extensive restoration and preservation works, following the discovery of significant deterioration both internally and externally on
Visitors are seen to be taking small fragments from the walls of Hagia Sophia as mementoes. The ancient cathedral-turned-mosque, a UNESCO world heritage site dating back to the 6th century,
A social media storm has ensued following the Turkish government’s surprising decision to transform Istanbul’s distinguished Hagia Sophia back into a mosque. The decision has drawn diverse reactions both domestically
