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Istanbul vs. Constantinople & why both are Greek cities

On the occasion of the sad anniversary of the Fall of the "City of the Cities" in May 29th 1453 to the Ottoman Turks

Muslims to pray in front of Hagia Sophia to put pressure to revert historic site into a Mosque (Upd.2)

The Turks will celebrate the conquest of Constantinople on May 29, 1453

Coronavirus stokes tensions between Erdogan and Imamoglu

The rivalry is about much more than money-raising

Turkish Imam recites verses of conquest in Hagia Sophia in provocative move (video)

The recitation happened during acoustics tests

Turkish President Erdogan to meet German Chancellor Merkel and French President Macron on immigration crisis in March

Erdogan accused Greek PM Mitsotakis of ignorance on International Law

Mystery investment firm offers to finance $12.9 billion Istanbul canal

But the company’s website provides no information about past or current projects

Turkey: “Istanbul Canal” and the construction of 100 thousand housing for low-income families ready to begin

It constitutes one of Turkey’s largest strategic projects and it is supposed to eliminate the growing risk posed by ships carrying dangerous goods to Bosporus

Olympiacos in driver’s seat after win against Turkish team Basaksehir away from home (video)

The Reds need to finish the job at home to advance to the next round

Greek citizen wins right to property appeal in Turkey

Constantinople-born Greek national Ioannis Maditinos had lost his Turkish citizenship when he acquired Greek citizenship in 1986

Turkey: Imamoglou’s victory a “slap” in the face for Erdogan

How is Erdogan going to react?

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