# Europe

This week

5th February 2023 - 8th February 2023

# Austria

Eight dead after weekend avalanches in Austria

The eight deaths came as resorts are filled during the February school holidays in Vienna.

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Sun 2:03 PM

Last week

29th January 2023 - 4th February 2023

# Eurozone

Eventful night for Mbappe, Barca and Bayern win as Cancelo makes immediate impact

The France and PSG star missed a penalty – twice – and came off injured as PSG won at Montpellier.

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Feb 1st 2023, 11:16 PM

Last month

January 2023

# Remembrance

Holocaust Remembrance Day marked as peace in Europe again shattered by war

The is marked annually on 27 January, the day the Auschwitz camp was liberated.

6.7k

Jan 27th 2023, 10:23 AM

# Czech Republic

Billionaire ex-PM and retired NATO general make Czech presidential run-off

A billionaire, a general and an academic are leading in the first of a likely two-round vote.

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Jan 14th 2023, 5:00 PM

# Europe

Cabinet clears way for Irish Defence Forces to send 174 troops to German-led EU Battlegroup

The Battlegroup will be on standby to respond rapidly to major humanitarian incidents and peacekeeping work.

21.1k

Jan 12th 2023, 1:26 PM

Voices

Analysis: How is Ireland doing after 50 years in the EU?

Emma DeSouza recently visited Strasbourg and looked at how Ireland has been doing as a member state.

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Jan 2nd 2023, 7:00 AM

Last year

2022

# Northern Ireland Protocol

Sunak and von der Leyen agree to ‘work together’ to find way forward on NI Protocol

There are hopes that improved relations between London and Brussels could lead to a breakthrough

7.6k

Dec 22nd 2022, 3:33 PM

# Netherlands

'A crime against humanity': Dutch PM apologises for 250 years of slavery

The apology comes almost 150 years after the end of slavery in the Netherlands’ overseas colonies

15.9k

Dec 19th 2022, 3:11 PM

# RIP

Two-month-old baby dies in migrant shipwreck off Lesbos

The baby boy was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

10.4k

Dec 17th 2022, 7:27 PM

Voices

Analysis: Are we seeing a change in mood music when it comes to the Northern Ireland Protocol?

Emma DeSouza writes her thoughts from Strasbourg on whether a breakthrough on the Protocol is possible.

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Dec 15th 2022, 5:40 PM

# Aviation

Ryanair CEO raises concerns over potential staff shortages at Dublin Airport this Christmas

He added that a ‘fairer burden of environmental taxes’ could see a 50% increase in air traffic.

O'Leary said that Ryanair was currently engaging with the Dublin Airport Authority over the issue.

The DAA said that it is continuing to recruit for multiple roles at the airport.

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Nov 30th 2022, 3:48 PM

# Baltic blasts

Swedish prosecutor confirms Nord Stream pipeline sabotage as explosive traces found

Four large gas leaks were discovered on Nord Stream’s two pipelines off the Danish island of Bornholm at the end of September.

11.6k

Nov 18th 2022, 3:02 PM

# Istanbul

Six dead, 53 wounded in Istanbul explosion

The blast occurred in the well-known Istiklal shopping street.

25.4k

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Nov 13th 2022, 4:30 PM

# Interest Rates

Expected interest rate hike may help 'contain' house prices, says Varadkar

The ECB’s 25-member governing council is likely to lift its key interest rates by 75 points for the second consecutive time.

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Oct 27th 2022, 9:44 AM

# Economy

Europe risks 'deeper recessions' due to Ukraine war and inflation, says IMF

Germany and Italy are predicted to slip into recession next year

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Oct 23rd 2022, 7:33 PM

# Europe

Ange says now is the time for Celtic to make mark on Champions League

The Scottish champions travel to Germany for the first part of their double header against RB Leipzig on Wednesday.

3.4k

Oct 3rd 2022, 9:10 PM

# iran protests

Swiss police fire rubber bullets to disperse anti-Iranian protests

Officers said two demonstrators who climbed over the fence at the Iranian Embassy in Bern were detained.

15.6k

Updated

Oct 2nd 2022, 12:25 PM

# Europe

Almost two thirds of people in Ireland are in favour of Ukraine joining the EU, poll shows

That’s according to the latest annual European Movement Ireland ‘Ireland and the EU’ poll.

12.9k

Sep 21st 2022, 6:00 AM

# Italy

Death toll from Italy storms rises to 11

The storms hit on Thursday evening, with more than 400 millimetres of rain falling in some places in just a few hours.

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Sep 17th 2022, 5:00 PM

# France

Louvre and Versailles to turn off lights earlier in symbolic energy savings push

The Louvre Pyramid will go dark at 11pm instead of 1am to remind the public of the energy crisis sparked by the war in Ukraine.

8.2k

Sep 17th 2022, 1:49 PM

# Energy

Gas companies may have to pay 'solidarity contribution' from excess profits, says minister

The main drive will be to find ways to compensate people struggling to pay their bills.

33.7k

Updated

Sep 9th 2022, 8:10 PM

# Fine Gael Think-In

'Not part of the mainstream': Varadkar says SF Govt would diminish Ireland's influence in Europe

The FG leader hit out against Sinn Féin stating the party would ‘wreck’ the economy.

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Sep 9th 2022, 12:51 PM

# Ukraine

Macron urges French to reduce energy by 10%

He said energy rationing plans are being prepared ‘in case’ they are needed, and that ‘cuts will happen as a last resort’.

15.4k

Sep 6th 2022, 8:00 AM

# On the box

Virgin Media confirm live TV coverage details of Shamrock Rovers group games in Europe

Stephen Bradley’s men begin their Europa Conference League campaign next week.

3.3k

Aug 30th 2022, 3:50 PM

# Happy Hammers

Irish underage international makes first-team debut as West Ham cruise past Danish side

Gianluca Scamacca, Said Benrahma and Tomas Soucek sealed victory for David Moyes’ side.

9.9k

Aug 25th 2022, 8:21 PM

# Climate

Parts of EU could be in drought until November

While temperatures won’t remain as high it will take months for soil and river conditions to improve.

19.6k

Aug 24th 2022, 5:23 PM

# european heatwave

Spain wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate as land destroyed

The fire was raging in the Aragon region where around 300 firefighters are trying to contain the blaze.

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Aug 14th 2022, 7:21 PM

# Contrition

Dundee United boss apologises after 7-0 rout in Europe

Jack Ross was critical of his side after their defeat to AZ Alkmaar.

5.2k

Aug 12th 2022, 8:23 PM

# Sad end

Ailing beluga whale stranded in French river put down during last-ditch rescue bid

The fate of the whale captured the hearts of people across the world since it was first spotted in the highly unusual habitat.

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Aug 10th 2022, 3:28 PM

# Europe

EU asks member states to cut gas use by 15% over winter to avoid Russian 'blackmail'

The Taoiseach has said Ireland is not overly reliant on Russian gas but rising cost due to a shortage may be a factor here.

20.5k

Jul 20th 2022, 1:11 PM

# Europe

Visa-free travel for some refugees suspended over fears of 'abuse' of system - Ukrainians not affected

The Government made the announcement this evening amid a shortage of accommodation for refugees.

49.8k

Jul 18th 2022, 6:46 PM

# Wildfires

Forest fires rage in scorching southwest Europe

Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year.

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Jul 16th 2022, 4:38 PM

# France

10,000 evacuated as wildfires ravage pine forests in south-west France

One of the fires is in woodlands just south of the resort town of Arcachon.

15.8k

Jul 15th 2022, 1:46 PM

# spot on

Penalty shootout drama as Sligo Rovers go through in Europa Conference League

Ed McGinty was the hero for Sligo Rovers.

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Jul 14th 2022, 10:10 PM

# July heatwave

Europe braces for extreme temperatures as a heatwave sweeps across the continent

Temperatures are expected to surpass 40 degrees in parts of Spain and Portugal.

17.0k

Jul 12th 2022, 2:28 PM

# Europe

EU to slash growth forecast again as high inflation persists

The European Commission is to hike its expectations for inflation.

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Jul 11th 2022, 3:53 PM

# how it works

The EU and You: What's working, not working and what we don't understand

In the final topic of our 18-month initiative, we shone a spotlight on the EU itself and our part in it. Turns out we had a lot to learn.

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Jun 30th 2022, 9:30 PM

# factfind

Explainer: What counts as EU funding and where does it go?

…And where has Ireland received – and given back to the whole process?

4.7k

Jun 30th 2022, 1:00 PM

# Backsliding

Why is the EC releasing funds to Hungary and Poland in face of democracy threat?

Both countries have strongly denied allegations of corruption and judiciary interference, despite rulings from the ECJ and proceedings by EC.

11.2k

Jun 30th 2022, 6:00 AM

# influencers

MEPs, assemble: Could Ireland's MEPs do more to influence Europe?

How do we punch above our weight on the European stage? Get into groupings, get specialised and stick around, writes CJ McKinney.

7.1k

Jun 29th 2022, 8:30 PM