Türkiye aims to welcome 60 million tourists by the end of 2024 and generate $60 billion in tourism revenue, as stated by the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, during a speech in Istanbul, according to TRT Haber. President Erdoğan shared the following details: "As of the end of July, the number of tourists visiting our country has reached 35 million. Our target of hosting 60 million tourists and achieving $60 billion in tourism revenue by the end of 2024 remains in place." He also recalled that in 2023, Türkiye hosted 56.7 million tourists, generating $56 billion in tourism revenue. In 2023, Russian nationals ranked first...
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed Gaza as well as regional and global developments in a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on Sunday, Erdoğan's office said in a post on X. "Stating that Israeli attacks and human rights violations must be stopped and a lasting ceasefire must be established, President Erdoğan underscored the importance of joint action by Islamic countries with regard to this issue," it said.
Today, Türkiye celebrates Victory Day, a symbol of the Turkish nation's struggle for independence and freedom. On August 30, 1922, the Turkish army, led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, emerged triumphant in the battle of Dumlupınar against the opposing forces. Since 1926, this holiday has been observed as Victory Day in Türkiye, following its inaugural celebration in 1923. August 30 is also recognised as the Armed Forces Day of the Republic of Türkiye. On this holiday, President Erdoğan and officials visit Anıtkabir and lay a wreath at the mausoleum of Türkiye's founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, statements made by the Israeli Minister of National Security regarding the construction of a synagogue in the Al-Aqsa Mosque are a new and extremely dangerous example of Israel's efforts to change the status and identity of Jerusalem and the holy sites in Jerusalem. The Ministry's statement reads, "The statements made by the Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, regarding the construction of a synagogue in the Al-Aqsa Mosque, are a new and extremely dangerous example of Israel's efforts to change the status and identity of...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye stated that the genocidal policy of Israeli officials is a major threat to international security in light of the new operation launched by Israel in the West Bank. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye's statement reads, "We strongly condemn the illegal operation launched by Israel in the West Bank and the statement by the Israeli Foreign Minister that they will extend the practices in Gaza to the West Bank. The genocidal policy of the Netanyahu Government against the Palestinian people is a major threat to international security." The Ministry...
According to the data of the Ministry of Tourism, the number of foreign tourists visiting Türkiye in July increased by 2.6 percent compared to the previous year, reaching 7.33 million. This figure, compared to 6.66 million in 2022 and 7.15 million in 2023, demonstrates a consistent increase in tourism.
As twilight descends on Ephesus, founded in the 10th century B.C. in Türkiye's Izmir province, lights will cast a captivating glow over the ancient city, offering a mesmerizing cultural experience for visitors until midnight. The light show is part of the Night Museum project promoted by the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry, which aims to attract more tourists and promote the country's historical sites during summer. The initiative brings some of the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts' most extraordinary ancient sites, such as Ephesus, Hierapolis, Aspendos, Patara, Side, Phaselis, and Olympos, to life after sunset. Mustafa Cevik, a first-time...
The Presidency's Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, condemned the Israeli attack on the TRT crew in Gaza. In his social media post, Altun highlighted that Israel has also targeted journalists, using the following statements: "I condemn the attack on the TRT crew, who were directly targeted by Israeli snipers while reporting that there is no more space left even in the cemeteries in Gaza. Israel will certainly be held accountable for its genocidal crimes as well as its attacks and massacres against TRT and other journalists who opened a 'communication corridor' connecting Gaza to the rest of the world. I...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan. Erdoğan expressed his appreciation to Azerbaijan for their willingness to assist in preventing forest fires in Türkiye. He emphasised the need for BE-200CS amphibious aircraft for firefighting efforts and expressed his gratitude for the decision to send this aircraft from Azerbaijan to Türkiye. The Turkish President described it as another demonstration of the strategic alliance and brotherhood between the two nations. President Ilham Aliyev stated that the BE-200CS amphibious aircraft would soon be sent to Türkiye and reiterated Azerbaijan's...