🇹🇷 Russian tourists in Istanbul may face jail for kissing in a mosque

A couple from Russia came on vacation and decided to visit the Çamlıca Mosque. In the inner courtyard, they hugged and kissed — provoking strong outrage from local residents.

Police detained the tourists, and… pic.twitter.com/zcQ2Rof6N7

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) September 6, 2025