Ankara, Sept 1, 2020: Turkey has hailed Pope Francis’ call for dialogue in the Eastern Mediterranean and for conflicting sides in the region to act in line with international law. Fahrettin Altun, the head of Turkey’s Communications Directorate, on Twitter on September 1 “welcomed” Pope Francis’ words, adding: “Turkey callsContinue Reading
Antalya,Turkey: Archaeologists in Turkey have made a discovery which could settle a century-old debate … and disappoint millions of children around the world. They have unearthed what they say is likely the tomb of the original Santa Claus, or Saint Nicholas, beneath an ancient church in Demre, southern Turkey. Demre,Continue Reading
The remains of a 1,600-year-old Byzantine basilica have been discovered at the site of the Councils of Nicaea, at the bottom of a lake in northwest Turkey. “We have found church remains. It is in a basilica plan and has three naves,” said Mustafa Şahin, an archaeology professor at BursaContinue Reading
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Turkey has suffered several bombings in recent months linked to Kurdish or Islamic State group militantsContinue Reading
The May 23, 24 World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) is finally underway in Istanbul, Turkey. The event convened by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is focused around his call that humanity-people’s safety, dignity and the right to thrive-be placed at the heart of global decision-making. Three major goals have beenContinue Reading