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Islanders want closed sanatorium to be used for healthcare services

HANDOVER TO STATE RELIGIOUS BODY

Islanders want closed sanatorium to be used for healthcare services

The sanatorium in İstanbul's Heybeliada was revealed to be handed over to the Presidency of Religious Affairs.

10 September 2020 Tansu Pişkin

First pandemic hospital of Turkey handed over to Presidency of Religious Affairs

First pandemic hospital of Turkey handed over to Presidency of Religious Affairs

Established in 1924 in Princes’ Islands in İstanbul, the closed Heybeliada (Halki) Sanatorium and its 200-decare land have been handed over to the Presidency of Religious Affairs to be used as an “Islamic Education Center.”

7 September 2020

Forest fire in Heybeliada Island in İstanbul: 1 person arrested

Forest fire in Heybeliada Island in İstanbul: 1 person arrested

A wildfire broke out in two different spots in Heybeliada Island in İstanbul. While the fire has been taken under control, cooling efforts are still underway. One person has been arrested in relation with the incident.

Restaurants Serving Alcohol in Heybeliada ‘Threatened with Hadiths’

Restaurants Serving Alcohol in Heybeliada ‘Threatened with Hadiths’

Restaurants serving alcohol in Heybeliada in İstanbul have been sent anonymous letters of threat containing the alleged sayings of the Prophet Muhammad.