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Turkish deputy FM calls for Israeli accountability, highlights OIC's role
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yılmaz emphasized the need for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to be held accountable for human rights violations and massacres in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian territories.
Yılmaz attended the 50th session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) in Yaounde, Cameroon.
Türkiye warns of Israeli minister's 'extremely dangerous' attempt to alter Jerusalem's status
Muslim worshippers walk at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 5, 2024.
AKP slams Israeli minister's proposal for synagogue at Al-Aqsa Mosque
The spokesman for Türkiye's Justice and Development Party (AKP) Ömer Çelik on Monday condemned remarks made by Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir about constructing a synagogue at the al-Aqsa Mosque site.
Çelik described these comments as "vile and cursed," asserting they are an attack on all Muslims and humanity.
Türkiye, US, EU condemn storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by radical Israelis
A far-right Israeli minister drew condemnation from Türkiye and the global community on Tuesday by praying with thousands of Jews at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in annexed east Jerusalem, defying a ban on Jewish prayer at the flashpoint site.
Türkiye decries Israel's recent attacks on journalists
Türkiye on Friday slammed Israel's recent attacks on journalists, underlining their commitment to supporting media professionals reporting on the Palestinian plight.
"We wish a speedy recovery to the TRT News cameraman who was injured in occupiers' attack, and we extend our get-well wishes to the TRT family," the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a written statement.
Hegra, Petra’s forgotten twin (video)
Like Petra, Hegra boasts stunning sandstone cliffs and carved rock formations that have withstood the test of time
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Restoration underway for minaret at Hagia Sophia
Within the scope of ongoing restoration in Istanbul's landmark Hagia Sophia, a renovation efforts have been launched for a crucial minaret in the structure due to recent discovery of deep cracks.
Steel scaffolding has been installed on the minaret named after Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II in the section of Istanbul's historic mosque overlooking the Topkapı Palace.
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Exploring Rethymno the Third Largest City in Crete
Elegant Venetian homes neighbour later Ottoman residences with lattice-fronted balconies and minarets soar into the blue Cretan skies
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Owner puts 591-year-old religious school for rent
The owner of a 591-year-old Hatuniye Madrasa, an Islamic school in the Central Anatolian province of Kayseri, has put the historical structure up for rent but with a condition for those willing to take it.
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Researchers to examine source of artifacts smuggled from Türkiye
With a project initiated by state museums in Berlin for the return of smuggled historical artifacts, a team of Turkish and German historians will examine the source of the objects found at the archaeological sites in Zincirlihöyük, Didim and Samarra.