11.04.2026 08:20
Singer Işın Karaca announced that she was not allowed into Greece in 2024 for saying "How happy is the one who says I am a Turk" while singing the İzmir March.
Singer Işın Karaca announced that she was not allowed to enter Greece. In a post on her social media account, Karaca shared her experiences, revealing that her entry to the country was denied while she was in Athens.
THE REASON GIVEN WAS THE IZMIR MARCH
Karaca stated that she was not allowed into the country due to the İzmir March she performed in Gümülcine in 2024 and the expressions she used, sharing the documents given to her. The famous artist expressed that this situation was considered a "national issue."
HER FAMILY ENTERED, SHE WAS DEPORTED
Sharing her experience, Karaca said that her husband and daughter were able to enter Greece, but she was deported. The artist, who mentioned that she was kept waiting for hours, said, "It seems my case is a national issue. I've never seen such ridiculous treatment in my life. No one is even giving a glass of water. Thank you very much. We've been here for hours. They are going to send us back to our country."
“WE CAME AS TOURISTS, AND THIS IS HOW WE WERE TREATED”
Karaca expressed her outrage at being received this way in a country they visited as tourists, stating that even their basic needs were not met. Criticizing the process she experienced, the artist shared the situation with the public.