Historic Ottoman mosque damaged by fire in Greece


A 15th century Ottoman mosque in the northeastern Greek town of Didymoteicho was damaged Wednesday when a fire broke out during restoration work, local officials said.

"For the moment there is no indication that arson was involved," Nathanail Rigas, head fireman of the Thrace region bordering Turkey, told AFP.

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