Built as a church and repurposed during its 1,500‑year history as a mosque, a museum and now a mosque once more, the Hagia ...

The Hagia Sophia is one of the most popular places to visit in Istanbul, Turkiye. It was once a Byzantine church and then ...

In a public meeting immediately after the Israeli attack on Iran, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan tried to calm the nerves of the public. “The victorious army of the Ottoman Empire had a ...

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In a vibrant ceremony, Monemvasia welcomed the Yiannis Ritsos Municipal Museum, housed in the poet’s historic family home. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni hailed the opening as a tribute to Ritsos’ ...

Astrologer Inbaal Honigman has shared the perfect holiday destination for each star sign - and some of them are a little ...

The perpetrator was spotted by security cameras at the temple and was arrested, and was found to have a history of mental ...

Video footage of an attempted arson at the historical Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, has been released by the Turkish authorities on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The video shows a person wearing a red hat ...

Over the last two days, 20-21 July, the Russian army has damaged the Mykola Kulish Theatre and the Greek Sophia Church in Kherson.

Over the last two days, 20-21 July, the Russian army has damaged the Mykola Kulish Theatre and the Greek Sophia Church in Kherson. Source: Kherson Oblast Military Administration; Ihor Tsurkan, ...

Standing for 15 centuries and rebuilt three times in history, Hagia Sophia now integrates advanced technologies to enhance the visitor experience while protecting its sacred and historic integrity ...

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul’s 1,500-year-old architectural marvel, has introduced an AI-powered security system to enhance visitor experiences while preserving its Byzantine mosaics and Hellenistic ...