culture

Hagia Sophia: 25 euro ticket for tourists from tomorrow Monday

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Hagia Sophia: 25 euro ticket for tourists from tomorrow Monday

Starting from tomorrow, January 15th, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism will impose an entrance fee for foreign tourists visiting the Hagia Sophia. The Ministry has completed the separation of entrances for those visiting the monument as worshipers and those visiting for cultural or tourist purposes. The entrance fee for foreign tourists visiting the historic site for tourism purposes is 25 euros. Turkish citizens visiting for religious worship will continue to have free entry. The risk of collapse of the Hagia Sophia was previously highlighted by the President of the Board of the Association of Art History, Şerif Yaşar, who stated that if it is not restored, it will collapse with the first earthquake. Measures have been taken to protect the monument, including the installation of security cameras, fire detection systems, and emergency announcement systems. The issue of stability has been addressed, and restoration work is planned to strengthen the structure.

Abbas to Blinken: Gaza critical for Palestinians

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Abbas to Blinken: Gaza critical for Palestinians

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas made a plea for an international peace conference to end Israeli occupation of Palestinian land, according to an official statement. He also emphasized that Palestinians should not be displaced from Gaza or the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Abbas and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed efforts to address extremist violence in the West Bank and minimize harm to civilians in Gaza. The conversation also touched on administrative reforms beneficial to the Palestinian people. In a separate incident, video footage showed Israeli military vehicles passing over the body of a Palestinian man who had been shot during an Israeli raid in the West Bank city of Tul Karem. The incident is under investigation, and the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned it as reflective of a "culture of hatred and extremism."

Pork Pie Chronicles: Unwrapping the Layers of British Culinary Heritage

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Pork Pie Chronicles: Unwrapping the Layers of British Culinary Heritage

The fact described in the text is that the Pork Pie is a traditional British dish that originated in medieval England and is still popular today. It is made with a filling of uncured pork encased in a hot water crust pastry. The Pork Pie has evolved over time and can now be found in various sizes and with different fillings. It is considered a symbol of British culinary ingenuity.

Theatres announce suspension of operation over funding dispute

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Theatres announce suspension of operation over funding dispute

Theatrical groups in Cyprus have suspended all activities and are calling for immediate intervention from the President of the Republic. They are also demanding the resignation of the Deputy Minister and the Director-General of the Ministry of Culture to prevent the dissolution of professional theatre. The Federation of Theatre Organizations in Cyprus believes that the results of the “Thymeli Plan” will lead to unemployment for theatres and theatre professionals. The theatres have published an open letter to the President expressing their disagreement with the plan and stating that their previous letter received no response. They are requesting the President’s intervention to resolve the financial problems and ensure the uninterrupted operation of the theatres. The Ministry of Culture’s persistence in implementing the plan has led to the matter being taken to the Parliament’s Education Committee. The theatres reluctantly submitted their applications, but the results have now caused unemployment for theatres and theatre workers. Theatrical organizations must inform the Ministry whether they accept or reject sponsorship by January 22, 2024.