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On This Day in 1930, Constantinople Was Renamed Istanbul, Both Greek Words
Built as Byzantium around 657 BC and then renamed Constantinople in the 4th century CE after Constantine the Great made the city his capital, the city of Istanbul officially received its present name on this day in 1930.
Surprisingly, the...
Greek News
Turkish Anger as Man Unfurls Greek Flag in Hagia Sophia
A man unfurled the Greek flag inside the historic site of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul causing anger in Turkey.
Apostolos Papatheodorou, a Greek visitor, caused a stir when he proudly displayed the Greek flag and captioned his Instagram post with...
Politics
Will Turkey’s Enormous Istanbul Canal Project Move Ahead?
An ambitious "Suez Canal" project in Turkey, spearheaded by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and known as the Istanbul Canal, aims to transform the city into a global trade hub, with an estimated cost of $9.2 billion.
In 2021, the Turkish...
Greek News
The 1,500-Year-Old Lady’s Sandals With Sweet Message in Greek
A pair of 1,500-year-old lady's sandals with a sweet message in Greek was discovered during a dig in Istanbul. The sandals have become one of the major attractions of the city's archaeological museum.
There is a message in Greek on...
Environment
Seismologists Warn of Earthquake and Tsunami Danger in Istanbul
Earthquake and tsunami fever has gripped Istanbul since last year’s disaster in southern Turkey, as residents in Europe’s most populous city fear they could face similar devastation.
The city lies near the North Anatolia faultline, a geological danger that has...
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Fire-Hit Greek Hospital in Istanbul Restored
The exterior restoration of the Balıklı Greek Hospital in Istanbul, which was severely damaged by a fire, has been completed, while interior renovations are ongoing, Anadolu Agency reported on Thursday.
The historic Balıklı Greek Hospital suffered extensive damage in a fire...
Culture
Turkey Set to Turn Iconic Chora Byzantine Church Into Mosque
After Hagia Sophia, Turkey is about to turn the iconic Chora Church in Istanbul into a mosque, according to a Yeni Safak newspaper report.
The Chora Church, Kariye in Turkish, which functioned as a museum for seventy-nine years, will open...
World
Suspect Arrested Over Shooting Incident at Istanbul Catholic Church
One suspect was arrested on Sunday evening in relation to the shooting incident inside a Catholic church in Istanbul that left one dead.
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Turkey Introduces Entrance Fee for Tourists Visiting Hagia Sofia
Foreign tourists entering the former Orthodox Christian cathedral of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul will have to pay an entrance fee of 25 euros ($27) starting on Monday.
Turkish nationals visiting for religious worship will continue to enter for free from...
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Historic Greek Orthodox Church in Istanbul Set to Reopen in 2024
The 130-year-old Panagia Evangelistria Greek Orthodox Church in Istanbul is being restored and is set to reopen in 2024, the Turkish daily Hurriyet reports.
Constructed in 1893 by the Greek Community of Beyoğlu, the place of worship has suffered damage...