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International outcry against Erdogan over Hagia Sophia
The decision to convert Hagia Sophia from a museum into a mosque has sparked an outcry from the majority of...
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Greece’s message to Turkey: Tough sanctions are imposed on whoever violates international rules
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has started making telephone calls at an international level in response to the decision regarding the...
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EU’s Borrell: Turkey’s decision on Hagia Sophia is regrettable
A Turkish court decision to allow the change of the status of World Heritage Monument Hagia Sophia from a museum...
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US Politicians say there should be consequences for Turkey’s decision on Hagia Sophia
According to the ANA-MPA, the ranking member of the Democratic Party minority in the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations,...
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Cyprus strongly condemns Turkey’s actions regarding Hagia Sophia
Cyprus strongly condemns Turkey's actions regarding Hagia Sophia and urges it to respect its international obligations, Foreign Minister of Cyprus,...
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Greek Foreign Minister: I informed EU Foreign Ministers about Hagia Sophia
Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias, posted on Twitter that he had informed his EU counterparts about Turkey's decision to convert...
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It’s official: Hagia Sophia will reopen as a mosque (upd)
LAST UPDATE 18:02 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that Hagia Sophia would open for Muslim worship, after the Council...
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Vice President of Commission: Change of status of Hagia Sophia will undermine tolerance in Turkey
Vice President of the Commission and Commissioner for the Promotion of the European Way of Life, Margaritis Schoinas, highlighted the...
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Greek President Sakellaropoulou: Chairing Council of Europe ‘a unique opportunity for Greece’
Greece's chairmanship of the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers "is a unique opportunity for the country to highlight its...
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Restrictive measures for churches in Greece to be extended until 21 August
According to a new Joint Ministerial Decision (JMD), the temporary restrictive measures, that apply to churches and places of worship...
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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...
Metropolis of Sweden: The decision to convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque would be a major sign of disrespect to Christians worldwide
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Sweden and All Scandinavia expresses its grave concern regarding the preservation of the status...
The Feast of the Chiefs of the Apostles Peter and Paul at the Patriarchate of Jerusalem
On Sunday, July 12, 2020, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem celebrated the commemoration of the Holy Glorious and Chiefs of...
Archbishop of America: The worldview of a Conqueror led to the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, as part of a radio interview with the BBC and journalist Julian Marshall, has described...
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...
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...