Greek and Cypriot Students Arrested at Hagia Sophia
December 23, 2024
Students from the Ikaros School were arrested outside Hagia Sophia while attempting to raise Greek flags. The incident occurred on December 21, when three Cypriots and two Greeks traveled to Istanbul without the necessary permits. Following the consulate's involvement, the detainees were released and returned to Greece. The incident had a positive outcome, avoiding serious consequences.