Robert Badendieck

1 week ago | apnews.com | Robert Badendieck

Turkey’s central bank hikes key interest rate to 46% amid political turmoil and global tariffs 1 of 3 |  People carry goods at Eminonu commercial district, in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) 2 of 3 |  A man pulls a trolley with goods at Eminonu commercial district in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, April 17, 2025.

1 week ago | goshennews.com | Robert Badendieck

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1 week ago | salemnews.com | Robert Badendieck |Mehmet Guzel

ISTANBUL — Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument's historic domes from the threat of earthquakes. Officials say the project will include reinforcing Hagia Sophia’s main dome and half domes, replacing the worn lead coverings and upgrading the steel framework while worship continues uninterrupted in the mosque. kAmp ?6H=J :?DE2==65 E@H6C 4C2?6 @? E96 62DE6C?

1 week ago | latimes.com | Robert Badendieck |Mehmet Guzel

Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument’s historic domes from the threat of earthquakes. Officials say the project will include reinforcing Hagia Sophia’s main dome and half domes, replacing the worn lead coverings and upgrading the steel framework while worship continues uninterrupted in the mosque.

1 week ago | dailyitem.com | Robert Badendieck |Mehmet Guzel

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument's historic domes from the threat of earthquakes. Officials say the project will include reinforcing Hagia Sophia’s main dome and half domes, replacing the worn lead coverings and upgrading the steel framework while worship continues uninterrupted in the mosque. kAmp ?6H=J :?DE2==65 E@H6C 4C2?6 @? E96 62DE6C?