Hagia Sophia
Second phase of Hagia Sophia mosque restoration begins with new scaffolding
In the second phase of the restoration works, the facades of Hagia Sophia Mosque, the upper covering, and the Second Bayezid Minaret are in the focus of attention.
Greek restorer tends to church artifacts that 'live through centuries'
Greek Orthodox church in US asks UN to censure Turkey over Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia museum-to-mosque conversion draws range of reactions
Letters to the Editor: August 12, 2020: Colombia cooperation
The readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Radical Turkish publication calls for a neo-caliphate
Erdogan, who became president in 2014 and ruled Turkey since, has sought to strengthen Turkey's regional role as well as a leading state in the Islamic world.
Hagia Sophia and Jordan’s crimes against international law
Despite all the lies parroted by the modern world, the Muslim conquerors knew well that Jerusalem was not their home.
Turkey faces threat of double sanctions
Turkey’s purchase of Russian weapons and drilling off of Cyprus has angered its Western allies.
Turkey condemns Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers
The Turkish Foreign Ministry said it strongly condemned hostile statements by the Greek government and parliament members to stir up the public.
Erdogan joins thousands to pray for first time at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world for 900 years until its capture by Ottoman Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.
Gli the cat can stay even as Istanbul's Hagia Sophia changes
The grey cat with shining green, crossed eyes, has become a favorite with visitors, including former US President Barack Obama, who was filmed stroking her during a trip in 2009.
Prayers at Hagia Sophia will crown decades-long Muslim campaign
The Hagia Sophia move was a sign towards "achieving freedom" for al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, Erdogan said earlier this month.
Hagia Sophia mosaics to be covered with curtains during Muslim prayers
Hagia Sophia dates back to the sixth century and has a history as both a church and a mosque before it was turned into a museum.
Voices from the Arab Press: The Sultan who trades in religion
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Greece: Turkey being 'petty' over Hagia Sophia
"With this backward action, Turkey is opting to sever links with western world and its values," Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said.
