Twelve people killed in explosives factory blast in Turkey
Explosion occurred at factory in village of Kavakli in Balikesir province
Turkey
Western indifference to Israel’s thirst for war defines a grotesque year of hypocrisy
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
Medics warn of hospitalisations due to complications from overseas surgery
‘Multiple case series relating to this phenomenon on the health service have been reported in recent years,’ medics say
Greece takes a global leadership role, but faces harsh domestic struggles
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
US meets Arab ministers amid uncertainty over Syria transition
Arab countries called for end to hostilities in Syria and said they would support the transitional government
Syria’s path to stability remains deeply uncertain
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 Irish Times view on Syria after Assad: a chance to start anew
The country deserves maximum international and regional support as it confronts the mammoth tasks ahead
Assad’s fall sees Iran’s regional influence wane
Yemen-based Houthis are the only full-strength survivors of Tehran’s axis of resistance
Turkey set to benefit from Assad’s downfall
President Erdogan determined to further his nation’s regional interests by helping to ensure the transition to a stable new political regime in Syria
Syria’s civil war: What is going on and who is involved in this rapidly changing situation?
Conflict started 13 years ago during Arab Spring and escalated to involve opposition groups, extremists and world powers
Who are the Syrian rebels who have taken Damascus?
HTS founder Abu Muhammad al-Jolani participated in Iraqi insurgency against US as member of group that later became Islamic State
Syrian rebels claim to have reached Damascus suburbs in ‘final stage’ of offensive
State news agency denies rumours that Bashar al-Assad has left country as his 24-year rule comes under major pressure
Syrian insurgents move in on city of Homs amid continuing advance to Damascus
Forces loyal to president appeared to be in retreat across country, with Bashar al-Assad increasingly losing grip on major cities
Advance of Syrian rebels threatens wider instability in Middle East
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
How the 1915 slaughter in Gallipoli of a young man from the Liberties inspired his great-nephew to record an album
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
Dublin woman (26) died three months after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, inquest told
Mother of Èrin Dennis recalls daughter’s last words as coroner highlights risks from surgery in non-EU countries
Turkish raids kill dozens in Syria and Iraq following Ankara attack
Kurdish group says civilians among dead in wave of retaliation for Wednesday’s assault on state aerospace company
Turkey: Five killed, 22 wounded in ‘terror attack’ on aviation company
Country’s interior minister says two attackers killed in incident near Ankara where witnesses heard explosion and gunfire
Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies
Erstwhile ally of Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan sidelined after president held him responsible for the 2016 attempted coup
Almost half of honey in Irish shops likely sourced from countries not identified on labels, research finds
New findings note that cheaper, adulterated imports pose a threat to 4,000 domestic producers
Nasrallah assassination marked by declarations of days of mourning and widespread condemnation
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urges Muslims to stand with Hizbullah in ‘confronting’ Israel
Turkey’s beguiling food culture marries tradition and transformation
From artisan baklava to tantalising kebabs, and from a vibrant Michelin-star scene to good-value tradesmen’s restaurants, Turkey is a culinary jewel
Former Turkish prosecutor charged with failing to produce passport after arriving at Dublin airport
Sadullah Ovacikli (44) claims he fled Turkey after being sentenced to prison following 2016 coup
Turkey seeks to cull its stray dogs. Critics say it’s about politics
Erdogan’s party in parliament cites inadequate shelters as it pushes through legislation which targets an estimated four million stray dogs
Elif Shafak: ‘I wanted to honour water. I think water is the story of our times’
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
Surf in Portugal, kayaking in Cork, tennis in Tenerife: forget ‘fly and flop’ breaks and embrace learning holidays
Why not upskill on your summer break? Holidays offer a perfect opportunity to embrace new hobbies, from surfing to perfume creation
Turkey blocks access to Instagram after claim Hamas condolences were censored
Turkish IT and communication authority announces banning of Instagram without giving duration or official reason
Russia frees Evan Gershkovich and others in biggest prisoner swap since cold war
Former US marine Paul Whelan, who holds a passport for Ireland and three other countries, is among 24 people in exchange
Turkish parliament passes law to round up stray dogs despite opposition
Controversial legislation is aimed at tackling the estimated four million stray dogs across the country
Taking a cruise with two 10-year-olds: Know your destinations, don’t overpack and bring lots of Calpol and cash
Travelling with children can be intimidating, but a cruise ship experience is a great option for the solo parent, finds Yvonne Reddin
About Dry Grasses: You won’t want Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s epic film to end
This portrait of an art teacher whose aesthetic sensibilities are at odds with his thrillingly awful personality feels like a great lost work of Russian literature
Cypriot memories jolted on 50th anniversary of Greek coup
Cyprus remains the EU’s sole divided country and Nicosia its only divided capital
Disorganised chaos beats organised chaos as Turkey end Austria’s Euro 2024 dream
In Leipzig, Austria came up against maybe the only supporters louder than them, and a team that plays with equally wild energy
Cristiano Ronaldo no longer the story as balanced Portugal share attacking load
Ronaldo set up Fernandes for an easy finish after an unfortunate own goal proved Turkey’s undoing in Dortmund
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