Two Greek citizens were detained in Turkey after unfurling a Byzantine flag inside Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, prompting accusations that Turkey applies double standards in its treatment of political expression and cultural protest.

The Fall of Constantinople on May 29, 1453, was a pivotal event in history that marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of the Ottoman Empire. The city, once the capital of the Byzantine Empire, fell to the Ottoman Empire after a 55-day siege led by Sultan Mehmed II. The post May 29, 1453: Fall of Constantinople appeared first on Greek City Times .

The Arcadia region in Greece features ancient sites and Byzantine monasteries nestled among oak and chestnut forests, presenting itself as a rediscovered natural and cultural destination.