Russian Couple Detained in Hagia Sophia for Reading Bible, Judicial Process Initiated
TITLE: Russian Couple Detained in Hagia Sophia for Reading Bible, Judicial Process Initiated
SUMMARY: A Russian tourist couple was detained in Istanbul' s Hagia Sophia and a judicial process was initiated against them for reading the Bible.
FACTS:
A Russian tourist couple was detained in Istanbul.
The detention occurred at Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya).
The reason for their detention was reading the Bible.
A judicial process has been initiated against the couple.
The news was reported on July 15, 2026.
Source: Turizmekonomi
