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Hagia Sophia

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Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes

The dome will first be covered to protect it during the repair process
Existing lead cover will then be removed for the restoration and reinforcement project to continue

By AP · 14 April 2025

Moroccan Italian model Malika El-Maslouhi shares holiday snapshots

By Arab News · 06 August 2023

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US report blasts Turkey for restricting religious minorities

By MENEKSE TOKYAY · 14 May 2021

Turkey ‘re-conquers’ Hagia Sophia amid international disapproval

By Arab News · 25 July 2020

Turkey condemns Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers

By Reuters · 25 July 2020

Greek church bells toll for Hagia Sofia, PM calls Turkey a ‘troublemaker’

By Reuters · 24 July 2020

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‘Power, politics’ behind move to convert Hagia Sophia into mosque: Leading Muslim cleric

By Francesco Bongarra · 24 July 2020

Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia opens as a mosque for first Friday prayers

By AP · 24 July 2020

Hagia Sophia mosaics will be covered with curtains during prayers — Turkish presidential spokesman

By Reuters · 19 July 2020

European bishops slam Hagia Sophia conversion

By Francesco Bongarrà · 18 July 2020

Hagia Sophia will open outside prayer time, says Turkey

By AFP · 14 July 2020

Analysis

EU weighs up action against Turkey as relations take a double hit

By Arab News · 13 July 2020

Turkey will inform UNESCO about Hagia Sophia moves – foreign minister

By Reuters · 13 July 2020

Hagia Sophia

Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes

Moroccan Italian model Malika El-Maslouhi shares holiday snapshots

US report blasts Turkey for restricting religious minorities

Turkey ‘re-conquers’ Hagia Sophia amid international disapproval

Turkey condemns Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers

Greek church bells toll for Hagia Sofia, PM calls Turkey a ‘troublemaker’

‘Power, politics’ behind move to convert Hagia Sophia into mosque: Leading Muslim cleric

Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia opens as a mosque for first Friday prayers

Hagia Sophia mosaics will be covered with curtains during prayers — Turkish presidential spokesman

European bishops slam Hagia Sophia conversion

Hagia Sophia will open outside prayer time, says Turkey

EU weighs up action against Turkey as relations take a double hit

Turkey will inform UNESCO about Hagia Sophia moves – foreign minister

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India calls all-party meet, summons top Pakistani diplomat after Kashmir attack on tourists

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Boeing confirms Chinese customers rejecting new jets due to tariffs

South Korea’s former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery

Pakistan slams India’s Indus treaty suspension ahead of National Security Committee huddle today

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