18.06.2025 17:20
The obscene dance footage recorded at some entertainment venues in Marmaris and Fethiye has sparked significant backlash. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated that these images are unacceptable and ordered an increase in inspections.
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Some obscene dance videos shot in entertainment venues in Marmaris and Fethiye, which are among Turkey's popular holiday destinations, quickly spread on social media and caused a wide reaction in the public. Following the images that drew the citizens' reactions, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya made a stern statement on his social media account.
"THESE IMAGES ARE UNACCEPTABLE"
Minister Yerlikaya reminded that more than 62 million tourists are expected to visit Turkey in 2024, emphasizing the importance of tourism for the country's economy. However, he stated that the images recorded in some establishments in recent days have caused outrage among the public, saying, "These images are absolutely unacceptable! We definitely do not want such images to occur again."
ASSIGNMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE
Minister Yerlikaya announced that the Deputy Minister, the General Director of Security, and the Deputy Commander of the Gendarmerie have been assigned regarding the issue. Additionally, at a meeting to be held tomorrow in Muğla, "the necessary measures and inspections" will be evaluated with governors and security units.
INSPECTIONS ARE BEING INTENSIFIED
By the ministry's instruction, the Police and Gendarmerie will continue their inspections in land areas, while the Coast Guard Command will carry out inspections at sea continuously and decisively. Yerlikaya also added that the results of the inspections will be announced to the public transparently. Emphasizing that the tourism sector is the "shining star" of the country, Minister Yerlikaya stated that they will not allow the sector to be harmed by such incidents. It is expected that the venues that drew reactions will be identified and necessary legal actions will be initiated.
Minister Yerlikaya's statement is as follows;
"In 2024, we hosted more than 62 million tourists. Our tourism sector is the shining star of our country.
However, recently; there are images on social media from some establishments that have caused outrage among our people.
These images are absolutely unacceptable!
I have assigned our Deputy Minister, our General Director of Security, and our Deputy Commander of the Gendarmerie regarding this issue. We definitely do not want such images to occur again.
For this purpose, tomorrow in Muğla, under the coordination of our Deputy Minister, a meeting will be held with the participation of our governors and security units regarding 'the necessary measures and inspections.'
Our police and gendarmerie will continue their inspections on land; our Coast Guard Command will carry out inspections at sea continuously and decisively. The inspections and their results will be announced to the public transparently."
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