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Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs: We are not taking a step back for Hagia Sophia, our President has also discussed it with Putin
Turkey will not take a step back on the issue of Hagia Sophia, is the message sent to the international...
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Erdogan’s unprecedented challenge: Mehmed the Conqueror was the leader of the Orthodox Christians
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has made new provocative statements. Addressing his party officials this time, he stressed that "the...
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Turkey’s response to the EU: Only the Turkish state has authority over Hagia Sophia
No one can interfere in Turkey's sovereignty, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, adding that only the Turkish state...
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Matteo Salvini: Hands off Hagia Sophia
A protest outside the Turkish consulate in Milan was organized by Matteo Salvini, Federal Secretary of the Lega Nord, holding...
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Greek govt spokesman: Turkey’s decision on Hagia Sophia is incomprehensible
Government spokesman Stelios Petsas described Turkey's decision to convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque as incomprehensible, stressing that Ankara's moves...
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The Greek government brings the issue of Hagia Sophia to the EU Summit
A few days before the start of the European Union Summit (Friday-Saturday), Athens is stepping up pressure on the Erdogan...
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Greek President to Ecumenical Patriarch: We will contribute to the mobilization of the international community for Hagia Sophia
The President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou contacted Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and expressed her support and solidarity of the...
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Austria calls for freezing accession talks with Turkey at EU foreign affairs ministers’ meeting
The EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) condemns Turkey's decision on Hagia Sophia and calls on the Turkish government to reconsider...
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Germany: “Saddened” for Hagia Sophia but does not change anything in its relations with Turkey
The German government has taken note of the decision of the Turkish Superior Court for administrative justice on Friday for...
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Deputy Foreign Minister: The issue of Hagia Sophia is between Turkey and the entire international community
The view that the issue of Hagia Sophia is not Greek-Turkish but an issue "between Turkey and the entire international...
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Bishop of Bukoba was appointed Patriarchal Commissioner of the Diocese of Rwanda
Following the Patriarchal Synod's decision on February 15, 2024, to separate the Holy Metropolis of Burundi from the state...
The Service of Holy Light to take place at 1 pm on Holy Saturday in Jerusalem
The timetable of services for the Holy Week at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre has been published. The...
Metropolitan of Sweden meets with Minister of Interior of Greece
On the afternoon of the Tuesday preceding Palm Sunday, April 23, 2024, Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and all Scandinavia,...
Ecumenical Patriarch met the President of the French Senate
The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew had an official meeting on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with the President...
Suspending priestly duties imposed on priest who held memorial service for Navalny
The duties of the Russian Orthodox priest who led the memorial service for the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny...
Metropolis of Boston Clergy Lenten retreat
Clergy from the Metropolis gathered for an overnight Lenten retreat at the St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center at...
