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Restoration of Hagia Sophia sets example for world, says official
The restoration works being carried out using the most advanced techniques in Istanbul's landmark Hagia Sophia have set a clear example for the world to see a work of exceptional precision, keeping the cultural heritage of different beliefs and civilizations intact, the provincial director of culture and tourism has said.
‘Istanbul’s Bosphorus under risk due to global climate change’
With the possibility that the sea level in Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait might rise by 3 to 5 meters, there are fears that buildings along the strait's shore might submerge if the temperature increases by 3 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, according to a parliamentary report.
Hagia Sophia imam resigns
The imam at Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia mosque announced on April 8 he is stepping down from his duties to return to academic studies.
Mehmet Boynukalın, whose assignment at the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia was temporary, asked to leave the post, and his request was accepted.
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Erdogan Takes Aim at Istanbul’s Symbolic Gezi Park Again
Gezi Park is one of over 1,000 properties that the Directorate General of Foundations has taken over within the last few years, but undoubtedly the most symbolic one for Erdogan alongside Istanbul's landmark Hagia Sophia.
1,700-year-old ‘Little Hagia Sophia’ enchants visitors
Turkey's Little Hagia Sophia, a church which was converted into a mosque, received thousands of tourists every year prior to the pandemic.
The architectural marvel situated in the Güzelyurt district of central Aksaray province was built by Roman Emperor Theodosius I for Saint Gregorius Theologos in 385 CE.
Limited fans to be allowed in Turkey vs Latvia game
Turkey's World Cup qualifiers match against Latvia in Istanbul will be played with 15% fans in the stadium, the Turkish Football Federation announced March 28.
All health protocols determined by UEFA and Turkish authorities will be followed with fans requiring the country's coronavirus contact tracing HES code to enter the stadium, it added.
Enchanting full moon in Istanbul
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Full moon in Istanbul
A full moon was observed over the Galata Tower in Istanbul on March 27. (AA Photo)
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Unexpected snowfall hits Turkey’s metropolises
Following a week of spring rainfall and occasional strong winds, Turkey's metropolises have witnessed an unexpected snowfall, as this time around, March, contradicting the old weather lore, came like a lamb and will go out like a lion.
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Turkey records over 81,200 house sales in February
Turkey recorded 81,222 house sales in February, slipping 31.6 percent from the same month last year, the country's statistical office revealed March 15.
Nearly 24,737 newly built houses were sold while the rest were second-hand sales last month, TÜİK said in a statement.
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