Turkey Weighs Reopening Halki Seminary as University: Report - Turkish Minute

Turkey weighs reopening Halki seminary as university: report - Turkish Minute

The Turkish government is considering reopening the historic Halki Theological School as a university institution, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, in a move that could address one of the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s longstanding demands.

New claims fuel expectations over possible reopening of Halki Seminary

Fresh reports have reignited speculation that the historic Halki Seminary on Heybeliada could be reopened after more than five decades, amid growing diplomatic and political discussions surrounding the institution.

Turkey reportedly agrees to reopen Halki seminary

Turkey plans to allow the reopening, after more than 50 years, of a historic Greek Orthodox religious seminary in a move partly designed to please US President Donald Trump, a report said Thursday.

Bloomberg: Turkey considers reopening Theological School of Halki as a University Institution | Orthodox Times (en)

The Turkish government is reportedly considering the reopening of the historic Halki Theological School as a university institution, according to a Bloomberg report, in a move that could resolve one of the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s longest-standing concerns. The initiative is said to be part of broader efforts to improve relations between Ankara and Washington and responds to long-standing calls from both the United States and the European Union…