Turkish social media erupted in response to a Greek tourist’s bold action inside Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia.
Apostolos Papatheodoros, a Greek visitor, caused a stir when he proudly displayed the Greek flag within the historic site and captioned his Instagram post with the words, “My beloved city, forever Greek.”
The image quickly spread across Turkish media platforms, triggering a wave of reactions. Many Turks denounced the act as provocative, questioning how such an action could be permitted within a symbolically significant location.
Some even directed their ire towards Turkish authorities for allegedly allowing the incident to occur unchecked.
Among the responses, some took a more aggressive tone, resorting to veiled threats and references to historical events. Comments such as “I hope you know how to swim” and “the sea is cold, my love” drew implicit parallels to the tragic Smyrna disaster, a dark chapter in Greek-Turkish relations.
As reactions continue to pour in on social media, the incident serves as a reminder of the complex dynamics at play in the region.
Source: Protothema.gr.
