21.08.2025 10:08
Images of a young foreign woman performing pole dance on the Turkish flag in Nevşehir have sparked controversy. The incident also prompted action from the Nevşehir Governorship, which stated in a press release that an investigation has been initiated regarding the foreign individual involved.
Images of a foreign national dancing on a Turkish flagpole in Uçhisar, Nevşehir, have sparked significant controversy.
GOVERNORATE TOOK ACTION
The footage, which spread rapidly on the internet, prompted the Nevşehir Governorate to take action. In a statement from the Governorate, it was expressed that an investigation has been initiated regarding the mentioned footage.
INVESTIGATION INITIATED
In the statement from the Governorate, it was noted that a criminal complaint has been filed against the individual involved, and it was stated that an investigation has been initiated by the Nevşehir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office under Articles 300 and 301 of the Turkish Penal Code.
The full statement made by the Governorate is as follows: "Based on news and shares in some press and media outlets and social media platforms, it has been understood that an inappropriate behavior exhibited by a foreign national on a Turkish flagpole occurred in our province (Uçhisar District). Following the immediate examination and detection efforts carried out by our security units, a necessary criminal complaint has been filed, and judicial investigation has been initiated by the Nevşehir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office under Articles 300 and 301 of the Turkish Penal Code.
This heinous incident, which we consider a disrespect to the national and spiritual values of our esteemed nation, is being closely monitored by our Governorate with diligence and sensitivity. We respectfully announce this to the public."