A court in Turkey has announced that it has ruled in favor of a government-backed proposal to turn the city’s famous Hagia Sophia museum back into a mosque.
UNESCO warns Turkey against Hagia Sophia mosque conversion
The UN’s cultural agency UNESCO warned Turkey on Friday against converting the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul into a mosque, urging dialogue before any decision is taken. The Hagia …
Mandela grandson lauds Turkey for supporting Palestine
Mandla Mandela says Turkey’s support sets an example worthy of emulation by other Muslim leaders in region – Anadolu Agency …
US to conduct military training with Cyprus, upsetting Turkey
By photo by Cyprus National Guard Gazelle helicopters fire rockets at stationary targets during military exercises at Kalo Chorio in Larnaca. Al Jazeera News :The United States has said it will …
Foreign specialists on COVID-19 arrive in Azerbaijan (PHOTO)
have arrived in Azerbaijan. The specialists from Turkey and Russia were invited as part of measures to curb the spread of the pandemic in the country, the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers …
Russia fails again at UN ahead of last-ditch Syria cross-border aid vote
Russia on Thursday failed in a second UN Security Council bid to cut aid access to Syria from Turkey, diplomats said, and the council will now vote on a last-ditch attempt to extend approval for cross …
The Latest: WHO, Turkey Agree to Office in Istanbul
The World Health Organization and Turkey have signed an agreement to launch a WHO office in Istanbul. Speaking in the capital Ankara, Turkey’s health minister says the new office personnel would work …
NASA Scientist Jailed in Turkey for 3 Years Recounts His Ordeal
Finally home in Houston, Serkan Golge is still dismayed by the “garbage” evidence linking him to a failed coup and says the country is missing a chance to build its democracy.
Iran, Russia, Turkey in talks to harmonise Syria peace efforts
Iran, Russia and Turkey, which support opposing sides in Syria’s war, held talks Wednesday to harmonise efforts to bring peace to the country, whose conflict has entered its 10th year. Iranian …
Record Stock Volumes in Turkey Are Mostly Thanks to Locals
Share-trading accounts have blossomed globally during Covid-19 lockdowns as more and more people try to make money from stocks. But in few places has the take-up been as dramatic as in Turkey, where …