Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has instructed officials to restart negotiations regarding the reopening of the Halki Theological School, an Orthodox Christian seminary located close to Istanbul. The school has remained closed for over 50 years. This decision comes amid increasing international pressure on Turkey to address the seminary’s status, notably from US President Donald Trump. While details of the renewed talks are scarce, the move signals a potential shift in Turkey’s stance on the long-standing issue. The Halki seminary holds significant historical and religious importance for the Orthodox Christian community. Its closure has been a point of contention in relations between Turkey and several countries, particularly Greece and the United States. The resumption of discussions offers a glimmer of hope for a resolution to this decades-old dispute.