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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

The summer holidays are finally here and one astrologer has picked the perfect destination for you, based on your star sign ...

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’ ...

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 ...

Protesters were eventually pushed back toward the area near the St. Sophia Church, with further reports of pushing, scuffles, and the use of riot-control measures by law enforcement.

Hagia Sophia Bask in the splendour of a world-famous mosque The Hagia Sophia (Church of the Holy Wisdom) is one of the most important and imposing religious buildings in the world.

Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) — Whether you’re a believer or not, visiting Hagia Sophia is a spiritual experience. The architectural genius of this place of worship — which was built as a church in ...