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Ankara is apparently leveraging the potential reopening of the historic Greek Orthodox Halki theological seminary in Turkey as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with Greece.

We've seen recent reports - most notably in Kathimerini - hinting that Turkey could be prepared to take steps to reopen the historic Halki Seminary, something Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has also voiced optimism about.

Reports in the Turkish press refer to statements made by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew during his recent visit to Thessaloniki, in which he expressed optimism for the reopening of the Halki School of Theology in the foreseeable future.

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has voiced optimism that the historic Halki Seminary would reopen soon, indicating that efforts to this end are moving rapidly.

The Laguna Coast Foundation, based in Naxos, will participate in the Halki Summit 2024, which will take place at the Halki Theological School from August 30th to September 1st, organized by the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Scientists from various countries will attend the Summit to discuss practical solutions to the pressing issue of the climate crisis.

Over 52 years ago Turkey shut down Halki Seminary. Since then, its doors have remained shut. According to a recent report in Karar daily, a Turkish media outlet, Ankara is considering taking steps to reopen the seminary.

Turkey is finally taking steps to reopen the Halki Greek Orthodox seminary, a long-standing point of contention between the two Aegean neighbors since it was closed by the Turkish state in 1971, according to a report in Karar daily on Monday.

In the Princes' Islands off Istanbul, the traffic control of electric vehicles, which have replaced the carriages, will be carried out by female drivers.

His Holiness raised with Mr. Biden the Theological school of Halki

By George Gilson

Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomeos had a one-hour meeting yesterday afternoon with US President Joe Biden during which the topics of discussion included the re-opening of the patriarchate's Halki Theological Theological Seminary, which was shut down by the Turkish state half a century ago, in 1971, and environmental issues.