(ANSA) - ISTANBUL, JULY 10 - The Turkish authorities are stopping in the last few minutes in front of the entrance of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, pending the imminent announcement of the decision of the Turkish State Council on its possible conversion to the mosque. The area in front of the symbolic monument of Istanbul has been forbidden to avoid any demonstrations and gatherings of reporters and onlookers. (HANDLE).
Turkey: Hagia Sophia cordoned off before announcement on mosque
2020-07-10T15:55:45.225Z
In these minutes, the Turkish authorities are cordoning off the square in front of the entrance of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, pending the imminent announcement of the decision of the Turkish State Council on its possible conversion into a mosque. (HANDLE)