Actors' night out ends in taxi dispute in Alaçatı
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actors from the series "Uzak Şehir" were involved in a taxi dispute in Alaçatı, İzmir, after leaving a venue.
- The argument reportedly stemmed from a disagreement over which taxi to use for friends leaving the establishment.
- The situation escalated into a verbal argument but was resolved peacefully by the involved parties.
Actors Nihat Altınkaya, Atakan Özkaya, and Alper Çankaya, known for their roles in the popular series "Uzak Şehir," found their holiday in İzmir's Çeşme district interrupted by a public dispute.
The incident occurred after the actors left an entertainment venue in Alaçatı. According to reports, the disagreement centered on arranging transportation. The group intended to use a taxi to send off friends who were not with them, but this led to a conflict when another taxi, apparently hailed by different individuals, was also involved.
Eyewitness accounts suggest the situation became tense, with actor Nihat Altınkaya reportedly reacting strongly and voices being raised. The commotion drew the attention of other vacationers and locals. Fortunately, the dispute was short-lived, as the parties involved acted with common sense and calmed down, preventing further escalation.
Following the resolution, the actors boarded their own vehicles and departed the scene quietly. The actors were seen vacationing together in Çeşme shortly before the incident, and it is understood they are continuing their holiday in the area.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.