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travel

Instantly enthralled by Istanbul's museums, markets, history and restaurants

Donal O’Keeffe visits the major Turkish city that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait and is fascinated by its magical blend of museums, markets, history and restaurants.

ourview

Protests in Iran: Inequality will always drive unrest

travel

Turkey holds the land of eastern promise

world

10 die in suicide bomb blast at Istanbul tourist site

general

A question of taste: Louise Cotter

news

Six Irish spots make must-see tourist list

Suicide bomber strikes Istanbul centre

Two police officers have been injured in a suicide bomb attack in central Istanbul, at a main tourist hotspot near Sultanahmet Square.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2015

Beginners Pluck

LAURENCE O’BRYAN

Sat, 04 Feb, 2012

Obama wraps up European tour

Barack Obama wrapped up his first foreign trip as US president with a request of the world: Look past his nation’s stereotypes and flaws.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2009

Wonders’ winners in seventh heaven

THE Great Wall of China, Rome’s Colosseum, India’s Taj Mahal and three architectural marvels from Latin America were among the new seven wonders of the world chosen in a global poll.

Fri, 07 Sep, 2007

Seven wonders of the world results confirmed

The new seven wonders of the world have been chosen after 100 million people voted.

Sun, 08 Jul, 2007

New Seven Wonders vote draws to a close

The Great Wall of China, the Colosseum in Rome and Peru’s Machu Picchu are leading contenders to be among the new seven wonders of the world, as a massive poll draws to a close.

Fri, 06 Jul, 2007

Turkish protesters demonstrate against landmark Papal visit

CHANTING Islamist slogans and brandishing banners against Western intervention in the Middle East, thousands of people have rallied in Turkey to denounce the visit of Pope Benedict XVI.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2006