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Turkey

Last month
May 2026
First of Gaza Flotilla activists deported from Israel arrive in Istanbul
The lawyer for the activists has said the treatment of those detained had been “severe” and that three had been hospitalised before being released.
Manhunt for mass shooter in Turkey ends after suspect turns gun on himself to avoid arrest
This year
2026
Gunman killed, two wounded in police shootout outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Turkey bus accident near tourist town kills eight and injures 26
Last year
2025
Cola-boiled ham and upside-down turkey: Our readers' tips on cooking Christmas dinner
Thanks for all the helpful (or otherwise) suggestions.
Libya's top military chief and four other officials killed in plane crash over Turkey
Poll: Will you buy the RTÉ Guide this Christmas?
Fifth bird flu outbreak in under a month confirmed in Co Cavan turkey flock
20 people dead after Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia
Second bird flu outbreak in commercial turkey flock confirmed in Co Meath
Germany to halt some arms exports to Israel as international condemnation of Gaza plan mounts
Wildfires kill over 10 people across Cyprus and Turkey as heatwave intensifies in Greece
Russia and Ukraine to hold new peace talks in Turkey on Wednesday, says Zelenskyy
Crete wildfire forces 5,000 to evacuate as extreme heat claims more lives across Europe
Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon safe after Israeli strikes Hezbollah site, widening war with Iran
Zelenskyy urges Trump to toughen sanctions on Russia and ‘push’ Putin for full ceasefire
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of sending 'dummy' delegation, without Putin, to talks in Istanbul
Volodymyr Zelenskyy had challenged Putin to meet him in person in Istanbul, but the Russian delegation names only a lower-level team.
Kurdish militant group fighting Turkish forces for decades has decided to lay down arms
Donald Trump calls for immediate talks between Ukraine and Russia
RT broadcaster Chay Bowes detained and denied entry to Romania
Istanbul hit with powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake
Thousands take to streets of Istanbul to protest over mayor’s arrest
Turkey detains over 1,100 people since protests sparked by arrest of president Erdogan’s rival
Jailed Istanbul mayor says he will fight on as police arrest hundreds of supporters
Dozens arrested in Turkey as protests continue against the detainment of Istanbul's city mayor
Turkey said it is 'ready' to take in Palestinians freed by Israel as part of ceasefire deal
Four detained, including hotel owner, as 76 people die after fire breaks out at Turkish ski resort
At least 51 people were injured in the blaze and many have since been discharged from hospital.
Peter Flanagan: Kas in Turkey is unspoilt, culturally rich and affordable
Peter Flanagan
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Eleven killed in blast at Turkey explosives plant
Niamh O'Reilly: Some fun Christmas things to do before you tackle that turkey
Niamh O'Reilly
Man stopped at Dublin Airport with €12,000 worth of weight loss drug from Turkey, court hears
US in 'direct contact' with new Syrian government as Turkey reopens embassy in Damascus
'I'm trying not to lose hope': Irish man's parents stuck in Aleppo amid uprising
A Longford GP and his wife went back to Aleppo to check on their house only to find themselves in the throes of an unexpected uprising.
Taoiseach and Tánaiste among world leaders welcoming end of Assad regime in Syria
Huge explosion near Turkish capital kills four people, injures 14
Over €24,000 raised for Irish woman in a coma in Turkey after fall
Former Turkish prosecutor who came to Ireland without valid passport is spared jail
Former Turkish prosecutor charged with failing to produce passport came to Ireland to avoid jail, court told
Five decisions key to Mert Gunok's wonder save for Turkey
Former League of Ireland goalkeeper Barry Murphy breaks down just why it was so special and the moment of Euro 2024 so far.
'Unbearable': Heatwaves and wildfires continue to claim lives across southern Europe