Turkey's Ministry of Education has ordered the evacuation of the Great School of the Nation in Istanbul due to inadequate earthquake protection.
The 144-year-old building, which has an uninterrupted history of 571 years, is deemed unsafe for students and staff.
The decision has caused intense alarm and surprise within the Greek community of Istanbul.
This unexpected order puts the school at risk of a temporary or even permanent cessation of its operation.
Author's summary: Turkey orders historic Greek school evacuation.