It is still like that in the minds of many Muslim citizens of Turkey. Today, Hagia Sophia is open to visitors like many other mosques in Istanbul, such as Sülemaniye, the Blue Mosque, and Fatih ...

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Russia and Turkey’s international religious influence relies on a specific national narrative – one that is challenged by the ...

There were panicked moments in Turkey this morning, as a 6.2 earthquake rocked several cities in the western part of the ...

People visit Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) People visit Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday ...