Islam

Muslim group prays in front of Hagia Sophia

Published by Hurriyet on Sat, 05/31/2014 - 12:27

A large group of people, who demand Istanbul’s monumental Hagia Sophia to be turned into a mosque again, gathered in front of the museum in the early hours of May 31, before offering their morning prayer there. 

Anatolia Youth Association (AGD) had made a call for the event that came at a time when several radical groups have been discussing the status of the museum. 

Does God punish sinners with disasters?

Published by Hurriyet on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 00:01

The tragic accident in a coal mine in Soma, western Turkey, which killed 301 workers deep underground, has led to various discussions in Turkey. Most of these have been on practical issues such as lack of safety, poor technology, and “the culture of negligence,” as I call it. (Why, for example, do most Turkish drivers find bizarre ways to avoid fastening their seatbelts?

Turkish Airlines official killed in attack on company car in Somalia

Published by Hurriyet on Tue, 05/27/2014 - 16:00

Turkish Airlines’ security chief was killed when a company car was attacked in Mogadishu, Turkish Ambassador Kani Torun said May 27.

Saadettin Doğan reportedly died after being hit in the head in the attack.

Turkey’s Mogadishu Embassy has contacted Somali officials to urge that they conduct an investigation to identify and capture the assailants.

Greek leftists opt for ‘more suitable’ Euro Parliament candidate

Published by Kathimerini on Tue, 04/22/2014 - 21:47


SYRIZA confirmed on Tuesday, following some two weeks of deliberations, that Thrace-based Roma activist Sabiha Suleiman will not stand as a candidate with the leftist party in the May 25 European Parliament elections.

SYRIZA has opted for Oumit Mestan Osman, a member of the region’s Muslim minority, instead.

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