Greek singer Despina Vandi refuses to perform on a Turkish stage with flag and portrait, sparking controversy amidst strained Turkey-Greece relations.

Greek singer Despina Vandi refuses to perform on a stage in Turkey adorned with its flag and portrait of the country's founding father, sparking controversy and local mayor's request for her to leave town. The incident occurs during a time when Turkey and Greece are trying to improve their strained relations. Vandi had requested the removal of the flag and portrait, but her request was denied.