Turkey says 'hello' to 2025: Squares overflowed

As in every year, the first minutes of the new year were welcomed with joy in many cities.

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Turkey says 'hello' to 2025: Squares overflowed

Moments filled with enthusiasm were experienced in Turkey as the clock struck the start of 2025. Squares in many cities were packed, and various events were organized.

As the clock hit 00.00, the new year was welcomed with enthusiasm in many cities.

While cities and squares were not lacking in New Year's celebrations, the economic crisis also had an impact on how citizens went out. Many citizens preferred to celebrate the new year in city squares and at municipal events rather than in venues.

Here are scenes from the New Year's celebrations in some cities:

Istanbul

The city's busy streets were filled by citizens hours before the new year. As in every year, citizens and tourists gathered in Taksim Square, Beşiktaş Square, Ortaköy Square, Nişantaşı, and Bağdat Avenue.

While fireworks illuminated the sky over the Golden Horn, a light show was also displayed at the Galata Tower.

A large number of citizens and tourists who gathered in Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue welcomed the new year in front of the Republic Monument.

As the clock hit 00.00, the new year was welcomed with whistles and applause.

ANKARA

In the capital, citizens celebrated the arrival of 2025 with enthusiasm. Police teams took intensive security measures in Kızılay Square.

Following the countdown, as the clock hit 00.00, songs and the joyful voices of citizens rose from the squares. Drivers passing through the square joined the celebrations by honking their horns.

IZMIR

Citizens who attended the events held at Izmir Kültürpark celebrated the arrival of the year 2025.