Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu over his "disrespectful" behaviour during a visit to a shrine, officials said on Tuesday.

Turkey launches probe against opposition mayor for being 'disrespectful'

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan visited Istanbul's Hagia Sophia on Thursday (July 23) to inspect the final preparations for Muslim Friday prayers in the historic building on July 24.

Erdogan visits Hagia Sophia on eve of first Friday prayers after conversion from museum

All you want to know about Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia's history

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Turkey launches probe against opposition mayor for being 'disrespectful'

Erdogan visits Hagia Sophia on eve of first Friday prayers after conversion from museum

All you want to know about Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia's history