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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with his Uzbek counterpart, Bakhtiyor Saidov, on Monday to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. The two diplomats also reviewed preparations for an upcoming high-level strategic cooperation council meeting between Türkiye and Uzbekistan.At least six Iranian security personnel have been killed and approximately 200 protest leaders arrested as anti-government demonstrations continue across the country, according to state media. The protests, driven by economic grievances including currency depreciation, have prompted intensified security operations and resulted in conflicting casualty reports from different sources.At least six Iranian security personnel have been killed and approximately 200 protest leaders arrested as anti-government demonstrations continue across the country, according to state media. The protests, driven by economic grievances including currency depreciation, have prompted intensified security operations and resulted in conflicting casualty reports from different sources.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan greeted members of the press in Istanbul's Beyoglu district to commemorate Working Journalists' Day. He expressed his hopes for future anniversaries together, marking the occasion with several cabinet ministers.Türkiye's Communications Directorate paid tribute to press members on Working Journalists' Day, with special remembrance for reporters killed in Gaza. The message underscored the importance of press freedom and access to information.

Turkey’s 600-year-old open-air mosque hosts thousands every year in Black Sea

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16:06, 21/07/2019, Sunday

Yeni Şafak

Turkey’s 600-year-old open-air mosque hosts thousands every year in Black Sea

Turkey's open-air mosque in Black Sea

In between the provinces of Trabzon and Gümüşhane, the mosque is located some 800 meters above sea level on the Kadırga Plateau

Hundreds of worshippers and nature lovers flock to a 557-year-old open-air mosque located in Turkey’s lush green Black Sea region every year.

The mosque is located some 800 meters (feet) above sea level on the Kadırga Plateau in between the provinces of Trabzon and Gümüşhane.

The rectangular-shape mosque surrounded by a 1.5-meter stone wall.

Özkan Pekin, a frequent visitor of the site, said that locals have tried to preserve this tradition for generations.

"This mosque was such a crowded place in the 70s when I was a child, as it is today. It’s God’s gift: whenever we come here to pary, it never rains", he said.

He also said that thousands of tourist from all over the world visit the mosque every year.

Titles :Trabzon Gümüşhane open-air mosque

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