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Elon Musk’s “Constantinople” tweet causes strong reaction by Turkish users
The richest man in the world posted a photo of a Byzantine soldier with the word ‘Constantinople’
Ancient hammam in Istanbul on sale for $2 million
A 440-year-old ancient Turkish bath in Istanbul constructed by Mimar Sinan, known as the "Grand Architect," has been put up for sale for 33 million Turkish Liras ($2 million), daily Milliyet report.
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Security tightened to protect historic Hagia Sophia
The 1,400-year-old Imperial Gate inside the Hagia Sophia Mosque has been put under protection after it was vandalized by unidentified assailants.
The unpleasant incident had come to light after a photo showing the fragmented door was uploaded by the Association of Art Historians (SATAD) on its social media platforms. "The door must be put under protection," SATAD said in the post.
Rhythm of art to beat at Atatürk Culture Center
The Türk Telekom Opera Hall in Istanbul's Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) will host the leading names in the world of art during the Beyoğlu Cultural Road Festival, organized by the Culture and Tourism Ministry from May 28 to June 12 this year.
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Istanbul hosts nearly 3 mln tourists in three months
Istanbul has seen an influx of both local and international visitors in the first three months of 2022, with foreign tourist arrivals in the city rising 136 percent from a year ago.
Greek PM Mitsotakis expresses abhorrence over Hagia Sophia vandalism, in phone contact with UNESCO DG Azoulay
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday spoke with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, with the former expressing his and the government deep sadness and abhorrence with condition of the Hagia Sophia, a World Heritage Site and the greatest basilica of eastern Christendom.
Train services between Istanbul, Sofia starting soon
The train services between Istanbul and Bulgaria's capital of Sofia, which were halted on March 11, 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic, will begin on April 25, the Turkish Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry has announced.
"Following talks between the two countries' railways administrations, the decision has been taken," the ministry said in a statement on April 20.
Istanbul Music Festival to celebrate 50th anniversary in June
The 50th Istanbul Music Festival will host over 65 soloists, ensembles and orchestras from Turkey and abroad in 12 different venues for three weeks this year running from June 6 to 24.
‘Imperial Gate’ in Hagia Sophia Mosque vandalized
Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Foundations has started an investigation to find out the unidentified assailant or assailants who have vandalized the 1,400-year-old Imperial Gate inside the Hagia Sophia Mosque in the metropolitan city.
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Seminar: The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople & the Ottomans
Throughout the long history of the Ottoman Empire, the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople managed to survive while facing the Ottoman constraints