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Russian Couple Detained in Istanbul for Reading Bible in Hagia Sophia
A Russian couple was detained in Istanbul for reading the Bible inside the Hagia Sophia, which now functions as a mosque. The incident led to their apprehension by authorities.
15 Jul, 11:02 — 15 Jul, 15:47
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Moscow TimesMostly Factual25d ago
Russian Couple Detained in Istanbul for Reading Bible in Hagia Sofia
The sixth-century church and UNESCO site lost its museum status in 2020 and was reconverted to a mosque.
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Russian couple detained in Istanbul for reading the Bible inside Hagia Sophia, now a mosque
A Russian married couple told the news outlet Ostorozhno Novosti that Turkish authorities had detained them for reading the Bible inside Hagia Sophia.
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First report: Moscow Times · 15 Jul, 11:02|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h
