Liveuamap/USAFE-AFAFRICA:
— "US B-1s integrate with Ukrainian & Turkish aircraft for 1st time as part of a long-range, long duration strategic Bomber Task Force mission throughout Europe & the Black Sea region today."

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— Two U.S. B-1 Lancers from Ellworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, flew over Skopje to welcome North Macedonia into NATO

— Russian fighter jets intercepted U.S. bombers. Identified over Black and Baltic Seas

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— Mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, has issued an 8pm curfew due to civil unrest. (BNO)

People gathering at Gov Walz residence on https://minneapolis.o2x.org/stream2

Medical examiner said they found "no physical findings that support a diagnosis of traumatic asphyxia or strangulation" in George Floyd's https://twitter.com/justinjm1/status/1266445008066002945?s=21

US Vice President, Mike Pence:
— "Our prayers are with the family of George Floyd and our prayers are also with the family of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia.

We have no tolerance for racism in America. We have no tolerance for violence inspired by racism.
And, as President Trump said, justice will be served."

US Vice President, Mike Pence:
— "We believe in law and order in this Country.
We condemn violence against property or persons.

We will always stand for the right of Americans to peacefully protest and let their voices be heard."

Sputnik | Erdogan Announces Prayer in Hagia Sophia to Commemorate Anniversary of Constantinople Fall | 28-05-20
— "Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that the prayer to commemorate the 567th anniversary of the fall of Constantinople (currently, Istanbul) would be held in Hagia Sophia on Friday.

Last year, Erdogan suggested that Hagia Sophia (formerly, the Church of the Holy Wisdom), which used to be an Orthodox Christian cathedral before becoming a mosque and then a museum, could become a mosque again with free admission.

— "Tomorrow, I will take part in [festive] events in Istanbul to commemorate the anniversary of its conquest. Firstly, we will open a hospital in the Sancaktepe district. In the evening, the Al-Fatiha surah of the Quran will be read and prayers will be held in Hagia Sophia", Erdogan said in a televised address on late Thursday."

https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/202005281079448264-erdogan-announces-prayer-in-hagia-sophia-to-commemorate-anniversary-of-constantinople-fall/

Greek-Australian Labor MP, Tom Koutsantonis:
— "567 years ago today the capital of Byzantium, Constantinople, fell to Ottoman invaders.

A painful anniversary & injustice every Ρωμαῖοι (Roman) still feels to this day.

I’m very proud my grandfather fought in Asia Minor to liberate & defend these lands after WW1."

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— Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan joins the prayer broadcast live from Hagia Sophia, recites the Turkish translation of the Conquest Chapter in full for the nation following original Arabic recital by Imam.

Orthodox Christians, Salafi Muslims and Turkish & Greek Nationalists understand well how symbolic it is.

At this same day, 567 Years ago, Constantinople, the Capital of Eastern Roman/Byzantine Empire was taken by Ottoman Caliphate and the Hagia Sophia Cathedral, the Heart of Orthodox Christianity at that time, fell on Ottoman Invaders hands.

Using Hagia Sophia again as a Mosque is a Major Provocation against not only Greeks, but the entire Orthodox Christians around the world.

Greek ministry of Foreign Affairs:
>Announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for today's reading of the Koran within the Hagia Sophia, on the anniversary of the fall of Constantinople | 29-05-20
— "Today's reading of excerpts from the Qur'an inside Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the World Cultural Heritage Site and has been a museum since 1935, is an unacceptable attempt to alter its monumental character and provoke a response to their religious sentiment. .

This action offends the international community and re-exposes Turkey, which must respect both the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage and UNESCO, of which it is a member.

We call once again on Turkey to respect its international obligations and to stop subordinating its highly honorable role in internal affairs as the custodian of such an important monument as Hagia Sophia, which belongs to all mankind."

https://www.mfa.gr/epikairotita/diloseis-omilies/anakoinose-upourgeiou-exoterikon-gia-ten-semerine-anagnose-tou-koraniou-entos-tes-agias-sophias-anemera-tes-epeteiou-tes-aloses-tes-konstantinoupoles.html

Turkish Media, TRT World:
— "Turkey’s President Erdogan addresses the nation on the 567th conquest anniversary of Istanbul from Hagia Sophia"

🔗 TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow)

Meanwhile the Tensions with Turkey escalates, Greek Government lift the restrictions...

AP News | Greece: Tourists from 29 countries can fly in as of June 15 | 29-05-20
— "Greece on Friday listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the Greek government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic.

The Greek Tourism Ministry said travelers from the permitted countries will be able to enter Greece on direct flights to Athens and to the northern city of Thessaloniki. The list will be expanded on July 1 to include other countries, the ministry said.

— “Our aim is to be able to welcome every tourist who has overcome their fear and has the ability to travel to our country,” Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on Antenna television."

https://apnews.com/3b14d70c6206d52b8ae2681fd1d00d39

— The Country list

https://archive.is/DBaxe

🚨 BREAKING 🇺🇸 A Space X rocket, again exploded (during tests) in Texas.