The Turkish provocations were the focus of the phone conversation Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, had with the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, in view of the Summit on Friday in Brussels, int.ert.gr reports.
The Greek government has raised the issue of sanctions in case Turkey violates the sovereign rights of Greece. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, officials of the Municipality of Constantinople took down the signs that read “museum”, while works are underway inside, to cover the icons and to place carpets for the kneeling of Muslims.
According to Turkish media, due to the pandemic, only 1,000 people will be allowed inside the Hagia Sophia for prayer on July 24, even though its capacity is around 4,000.
State-controlled TRT television will broadcast Friday’s Hagia Sophia prayer live, as well as various ceremonies.
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