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Tourists and worshippers visit Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, while Turkey begins restoration work on Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. video

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 ·
Moroccan Italian model Malika El-Maslouhi shares holiday snapshots 

Moroccan Italian model Malika El-Maslouhi shares holiday snapshots 

By Arab News ·
Special US report blasts Turkey for restricting religious minorities

US report blasts Turkey for restricting religious minorities

By MENEKSE TOKYAY ·
Turkey ‘re-conquers’ Hagia Sophia amid international disapproval

Turkey ‘re-conquers’ Hagia Sophia amid international disapproval

By Arab News ·
Turkey condemns Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers

Turkey condemns Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers

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

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

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

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

By Francesco Bongarra  ·
Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia opens as a mosque for first Friday prayers

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

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

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

By Reuters ·
European bishops slam Hagia Sophia conversion

European bishops slam Hagia Sophia conversion

By Francesco Bongarrà ·
Hagia Sophia will open outside prayer time, says Turkey

Hagia Sophia will open outside prayer time, says Turkey

By AFP ·
Analysis EU weighs up action against Turkey as relations take a double hit

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

By Arab News ·
Turkey will inform UNESCO about Hagia Sophia moves – foreign minister

Turkey will inform UNESCO about Hagia Sophia moves – foreign minister

By Reuters ·

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