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Turkey to Reopen Orthodox Seminary in Face of Trump, EU Pressure

Turkey plans to reopen the Halki seminary as a university, fulfilling a longstanding demand from the US and the European Union. The decision is partly aimed at satisfying a request from US President Donald Trump ahead of his anticipated visit to Ankara for a NATO summit.

June 18, 2026 at 11:14 AM UTC

Turkey plans to reopen the long-shuttered Halki seminary as a university, reviving an institution central to Orthodox Christianity and addressing a longstanding demand from the US and the European Union.

The move is partly designed to satisfy a request from US President Donald Trump ahead of his expected visit to Ankara, the Turkish capital, for a NATO summit in July, people familiar with the matter said, asking not to be identified to discuss private deliberations.

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Bloomberg NewsParty-aligned🔒Center3 days ago
Turkey to Reopen Orthodox Seminary in Face of Trump, EU Pressure

Turkey plans to reopen the Halki seminary as a university, fulfilling a longstanding demand from the US and the European Union. The decision is partly aimed at satisfying a request from US President Donald Trump ahead of his anticipated visit to Ankara for a NATO summit.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual update on Turkey's decision to reopen the Halki seminary without overtly favoring any political perspective. It mentions the involvement of Trump and the EU but does not frame the event with biased language or emphasize one side over another.