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Official data shows Türkiye attracted 47.25 million foreign visitors from January to October 2025, nearly matching last year's record pace.The World Health Organization has immunized more than 10,000 children under three in Gaza during the first eight days of a vaccination campaign launched on November 9. The initiative aims to reach over 40,000 children with protection against multiple diseases, with subsequent phases planned through January 2026.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will travel to Johannesburg to participate in the G20 leaders' summit scheduled for November 22-23. The Turkish leader is expected to address multiple sessions focused on the summit's core themes of solidarity, equality, and sustainability, while also conducting bilateral meetings with other world leaders.The Trump administration has approved a comprehensive 28-point peace plan aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on security guarantees for both sides. However, the proposal has not yet been formally presented to Kyiv, and Ukrainian officials view its timing with suspicion amid domestic political challenges.Jake Lang, a Republican Senate candidate from Florida, attempted to burn a copy of the Quran during an anti-Islam demonstration in Dearborn, Michigan. The incident was prevented by a counter-protester who intervened, stating "You can't burn it." Lang, previously pardoned by President Trump for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack, later made inflammatory remarks at a city council meeting.

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Türkiye welcomes 47 million tourists in first 10 months of 2025

Elif Şanlı

09:42, 21/11/2025, Friday

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Türkiye welcomes 47 million tourists in first 10 months of 2025

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Official data shows Türkiye attracted 47.25 million foreign visitors from January to October 2025, nearly matching last year's record pace. The tourism surge was led by Istanbul and Antalya, which together accounted for over 66% of all arrivals. Russian tourists formed the largest visitor group, followed by Germans and British travelers.

Türkiye's tourism sector demonstrated robust performance in the first ten months of 2025, hosting 47.25 million international visitors according to data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The figures show a marginal decrease of just 0.1% compared to the same period in the record-breaking previous year, indicating sustained strength in the vital tourism industry.

Istanbul and Antalya Dominate Arrivals

The historic metropolis of Istanbul remained the country's primary gateway, drawing 16.01 million foreign tourists and capturing 33.9% of the total market share. The Mediterranean jewel of Antalya secured its position as the second most popular destination, followed by the northwestern border city of Edirne. Combined, Istanbul and Antalya attracted more than two-thirds of all international visitors to Türkiye.

Russian Tourists Lead Source Markets

Analyzing visitor nationality, Russia maintained its position as the top source of tourists for Türkiye, contributing 13.5% of the total arrivals from January through October. Germany and the United Kingdom followed as the second and third most important markets, underscoring Türkiye's broad appeal across different European regions.

October Shows Strong Growth

The positive trend was particularly evident in October, which saw a significant 4.3% year-on-year increase with 5.68 million foreign arrivals. This strong monthly performance highlights the successful extension of the tourism season and reinforces the sector's role as a key pillar of the Turkish economy.

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