It was bizarre living in Dublin during my formative years, feeling both at home and out of place in the very country that was nurturing me
Late pontiff visited nine countries in the region and north Africa, cultivating ties between Christians and Muslims
Istanbul quake: No immediate reports of injuries as president Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges calm
Republican People’s Party head Ozgür Ozel outlines strategy after arrest of star campaigner triggered mass protests
‘Irresponsible rhetoric and disinformation’ in United States is a threat, warns global association of judges
Worldview: Erdogan’s Turkey is sliding decisively into autocracy, with a pliant judiciary co-opted, democratic norms abandoned, and media muzzled. But the young are standing up
‘Extremely positive’ talks with DEM are part of efforts to end 47-year insurgency by militant group PKK
Demonstrations were sparked by arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
Court told the medication used without proper supervision has the potential to kill people with certain conditions
Jailing of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival for presidency on graft charges widely criticised
Detention of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has triggered the biggest street protests in Turkey in more than a decade
Detention of mayor Ekrem Imamoglu follows fall in popularity of Turkey’s president due to the country’s economic and financial crisis
The arrest and charging of the main challenger to president Erdogan represents a new low
Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained following a raid on his residence earlier this week
Erdogan dismisses criticism as opposition ‘theatrics’
Politicians and investors say arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu marks dangerous turning point in authoritarian slide
Ekrem Imamoglu is considered the chief challenger to leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Kurdish community to get citizenship and language rights denied under Assad regime
Tishreen Dam, on the Euphrates river, has become a flashpoint in the conflict between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army
Call for peace by Kurdish leader being held in Turkish jail is first step in complex web of negotiations
Imprisoned PKK leader called for group to disarm
Abdullah Ocalan is serving life sentence, but could be freed under tentative Turkish peace process
Worldview: We need to forge a a rational, interest-based response to America First
Blaze broke out overnight in restaurant section of hotel in Kartalkaya ski resort in Turkey’s northwest
Explosion occurred at factory in village of Kavakli in Balikesir province
As China and Russia weigh up their options in anticipation of Donald Trump’s second presidency, horrified countries in the Global South see Gaza as an emblem of US and European double standards
‘Multiple case series relating to this phenomenon on the health service have been reported in recent years,’ medics say
Neither neoliberalism nor the ‘radical left’ seems able to solve the problem in most Greek people’s minds: the almost unbearable increases in the cost of living
Arab countries called for end to hostilities in Syria and said they would support the transitional government
The group that brought down the Assad regime might be in the process of reinventing itself but it would be foolish to imagine that the Islamists of HTS have converted to the cause of liberal democracy
The country deserves maximum international and regional support as it confronts the mammoth tasks ahead
Yemen-based Houthis are the only full-strength survivors of Tehran’s axis of resistance
President Erdogan determined to further his nation’s regional interests by helping to ensure the transition to a stable new political regime in Syria
Conflict started 13 years ago during Arab Spring and escalated to involve opposition groups, extremists and world powers
HTS founder Abu Muhammad al-Jolani participated in Iraqi insurgency against US as member of group that later became Islamic State
State news agency denies rumours that Bashar al-Assad has left country as his 24-year rule comes under major pressure
Forces loyal to president appeared to be in retreat across country, with Bashar al-Assad increasingly losing grip on major cities
Fall of Aleppo to al-Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has delivered major blow to the government amid economic crisis caused by mismanagement and sanctions
Fiach Moriarty recorded his album in memory of Jack Kavanagh who was 22 when he died from wounds sustained in one of the first World War’s most momentous battles
Mother of Èrin Dennis recalls daughter’s last words as coroner highlights risks from surgery in non-EU countries
Kurdish group says civilians among dead in wave of retaliation for Wednesday’s assault on state aerospace company
Country’s interior minister says two attackers killed in incident near Ankara where witnesses heard explosion and gunfire
Erstwhile ally of Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan sidelined after president held him responsible for the 2016 attempted coup
New findings note that cheaper, adulterated imports pose a threat to 4,000 domestic producers
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urges Muslims to stand with Hizbullah in ‘confronting’ Israel
From artisan baklava to tantalising kebabs, and from a vibrant Michelin-star scene to good-value tradesmen’s restaurants, Turkey is a culinary jewel
Sadullah Ovacikli (44) claims he fled Turkey after being sentenced to prison following 2016 coup
Erdogan’s party in parliament cites inadequate shelters as it pushes through legislation which targets an estimated four million stray dogs
Prolific British-Turkish author on her latest novel, colonial archaeology, the plight of the Yazidis, her sense of belonging and the complexity of Turkish culture
Why not upskill on your summer break? Holidays offer a perfect opportunity to embrace new hobbies, from surfing to perfume creation
Turkish IT and communication authority announces banning of Instagram without giving duration or official reason
Former US marine Paul Whelan, who holds a passport for Ireland and three other countries, is among 24 people in exchange
Controversial legislation is aimed at tackling the estimated four million stray dogs across the country
Travelling with children can be intimidating, but a cruise ship experience is a great option for the solo parent, finds Yvonne Reddin
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
