Greek-Turkish relations
World reacts to Turkey’s decision to re-convert Hagia Sophia into mosque
Jul 11 2020
The world has been reacting to the Turkish government’s decision to re-convert the Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque.
“To convert it back...
Why the U.S. will do nothing to protect the Hagia Sophia
By Edward G. Stafford
Jul 08 2020
The Council of State, Turkey’s highest administrative court, is currently considering whether to reconvert the Hagia Sophia museum into...
Hagia Sophia becomes mosque again after Erdogan signs decree
Turkey's president has signed a decree to formally turn the Hagia Sophia into a mosque - a move which threatens to upset Christians around...
Official UNESCO Statement on Reconversion of Hagia Sophia into Mosque
By Patricia Claus
Jul 10, 2020
UNESCO, the United Nations body tasked with the identification and preservation of sites with the greatest significance to the world’s...
Hagia Sophia: Turkey’s Council of State throws ball into Erdogan’s court
July 2, 2020
With express procedures Turkey’s Council of State completed the hearing on the status of Hagia Sophia and whether it will be converted...
Ankara is not reading correctly the situation. A catastrophic war for...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s adviser, Mesut Hakki, has directly threatened Greece with war if it reacts and protects its continental shelf if Ankara...
Ankara tries to frighten Greece. It will provoke a conflict and...
Greece’s President visits Agathonisi, Turkey claims “islands is ours”
Jun 30, 2020
The President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, visited the remote island of Agathonisi...
UNESCO sent letter to Turkey regarding turning Hagia Sophia into a...
Jun 26, 2020
Ernesto Ottone Ramírez, Assistant Director-General for Culture said that UNESCO sent a letter to the Turkish authorities at the beginning of June regarding...
Accumulating explosive materials, facilitating a war between Greece and Turkey
Erdogan and the Hagia Sophia: Will He – Or Won’t He?
Facing ever shakier voter support, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may finally be ready...
Turkey threatens Greece with a new “Migrant Invasion”. Erdogan keeps playing...
Intense activity on the Turkish side of Evros border
June 6, 2020
In the last few hours, tensions have escalated on the Turkish side of the...