Gli, the famous 16-year-old beloved feline that made Istanbul's Hagia Sophia her own, has died of old age. Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya announced the news on his Twitter account with the caption ''Hagia Sophia's cat Gli, who was being treated at a private veterinary clinic (Istanbul's) Levent (district) since Sept 24, unfortunately, passed away due to her old age.

Gli the cat, who made Istanbul's Hagia Sophia her own, dies of old age

After Hagia Sophia, Turkey's historic Chora church to be converted into mosque

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday ordered another ancient Orthodox church that became a mosque and then a popular Istanbul museum to be turned back into a place of Muslim worship.

Now, Turkey to convert another former Istanbul church into mosque

Greece demanded that Turkey withdraw a research ship at the heart of their growing dispute over maritime rights and warned it would defend its sovereignty, calling for an emergency meeting of EU foreign ministers to resolve the crisis.

Greece wants emergency EU meeting on Turkey amid high tensions in eastern Mediterranean

Praying for health: Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha in 'new normal' way

Worshippers attend afternoon prayers and visit Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, for the first time after it was once again declared a mosque after 86 years, in Istanbul, Turkey

Turkey authorities disinfect Hagia Sophia after Friday prayers

Church bells across Greece tolled mourning on Friday as the first Islamic prayers in nine decades were held at Hagia Sophia in Turkey, marking the monument's conversion into a mosque.

Greek church bells toll for Hagia Sophia, PM calls Turkey a 'troublemaker'

After 86 years an all-faiths museum once again echoed to the sound of Islamic prayers in Turkey. For Turkish Islamists, the re-conversion is a landmark moment as it was a long-awaited restoration of the symbol of Ottoman might.

Is Hagia Sophia a new tool for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan?

Protests and special service held in Greece over conversion of Hagia Sophia

Turkey on Saturday slammed Greek statements against the move to convert Hagia Sophia back into a mosque after the first Muslim prayers were held there. Relations between the NATO allies have been uneasy in recent months -- over the issue of migration -- but tensions increased over Hagia Sophia and energy riches in the eastern Mediterranean.

Turkey calls Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers 'hostile'

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan joined thousands of worshippers at Hagia Sophia on Friday (July 24) for the first prayers there since he declared the monument, revered by Christians and Muslims for almost 1,500 years, a mosque once again.

Muslim prayers in Hagia Sophia for first time in 86 years

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan visited Istanbul's Hagia Sophia on Thursday (July 23) to inspect the final preparations for Muslim Friday prayers in the historic building on July 24.

Erdogan visits Hagia Sophia on eve of first Friday prayers after conversion from museum

How Turkey marked Hagia Sophia's first Friday prayers post reconversion

With thousands of Instagram followers and even a former U.S. president as a fan, Gli the cat is almost as famous as her home, Istanbul’s ancient Hagia Sophia. But with the decision to turn the museum into a mosque, Turks have been wondering whether Gli will have to move out — with the question cropping up daily on local news outlets and social media.

Gli, the cat, can stay even as Istanbul's Hagia Sophia changes

After 86 years of operating as a museum, Istanbul's Hagia Sophia reopens as a mosque today for Friday prayers. Watch report.

First Friday prayers after reconversion of Hagia Sophia

Several thousand Muslims gathered on Friday to take part in the first prayer at Hagia Sophia since the Istanbul landmark was reconverted to a mosque, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also expected to take part.

First Muslim prayer in Hagia Sophia after mosque reconversion

Hagia Sophia, which was reconverted to a mosque from a museum under the endorsement of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will cover Christian figures during prayers here on.

Christian mosaics in Hagia Sophia to be concealed during prayers starting July 24

Erdogan visits Hagia Sophia ahead of grand reopening on 24th July

The first prayers at Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia, a 1,500-year-old UNESCO World Heritage site which has now been converted into a mosque, will take place on July 24.

First prayers in Hagia Sophia after conversion on July 24

Hagia Sophia was born as a church, then converted into a mosque, a pride of the Ottoman Empire, and later declared into a museum. In modern times, it was considered a symbol of Turkish secularism.

Why India should not remain silent on Hagia Sophia's decision

The Turkish President has repeatedly questioned India's secular credentials. President Erdogan has now converted the Hagia Sophia into a mosque. Should India remain silent?

Gravitas: Hagia Sophia conversion — Why India must take a stand

Pope Francis said on Sunday (July 12) he was hurt by Turkey's decision to make Istanbul's Hagia Sophia museum a mosque, the latest religious leader to condemn the move.

Pope "very pained" by decision to turn Istanbul's Hagia Sophia museum into mosque

Hagia Sophia was built 1,500 years ago as an Orthodox Christian cathedral and was converted into a mosque after the Ottomans conquered Constantinople

Hagia Sophia: World council of churches expresses dismay over Re-conversion

Pope Francis said Sunday he was "very distressed" over Turkey's decision to convert the Byzantine-era monument Hagia Sophia back into a mosque. "My thoughts go to Istanbul.

Pope Francis voices distress over Turkey's Hagia Sophia conversion to mosque

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