# Europe

This week

4th June 2023 - 8th June 2023

Latest World Bank report offers dim outlook for global economy in 2023

The bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report, which it issued today, marks an upgrade from its previous forecast in January.

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Tue 4:19 PM

Last week

28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023

# Europe

Ireland is to join four European defence projects following cabinet approval

The four projects, which will need Dáil approval, are associated with purchase of military equipment, ammunition and also cyber security information sharing.

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May 30th 2023, 7:40 PM

Last month

May 2023

# Europe

Gardaí assist in Europol operation that freed six children from child sexual abuse

The operation, dubbed the Victim Identification Taskforce organised by Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), took place earlier this month.

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May 26th 2023, 11:48 AM

# Liverpool

Eurovision: Everything you need to know as Ireland's Wild Youth compete in the first semi-final

So who are the favourites this year? Who’s hosting it? Does Ireland have a shot?

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May 9th 2023, 8:02 PM

Voices

Peter Flanagan: 'We were class at Eurovision back then' - remembering when Ireland was edgy & cool

The comedian looks at the quirks of Irish Eurovision entries over the years and says we’ve (probably) come a long way.

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May 9th 2023, 6:30 PM

# 'Ndrangheta mafia

More than 130 people arrested as part of international investigation on Calabrese mafia

A spokesperson for Belgium’s federal prosecutors’ office said it’s ‘likely the biggest operation ever carried out in Europe against the Calabrese mafia’.

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May 3rd 2023, 1:04 PM

This year

2023

# Measles

Ireland has one of the lowest rates of measles immunisation in Europe

Measles rates in Europe went down during the pandemic, but it is possible that cases were underreported during that time.

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Apr 25th 2023, 9:54 AM

# Take a Bow

Record-breaking Chris Ashton hailed as ‘best try-scorer Europe has ever seen’

The winger became the first player to reach 100 Premiership tries during Leicester’s win over Exeter.

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Apr 16th 2023, 8:03 PM

Voices

Dr Rory Hearne: Lifting the ban on evictions was an unforgivable act by a misguided government

The housing expert looks at the legacy of the government’s lifting of the evictions ban and outlines how systems work elsewhere in Europe.

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Apr 8th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Europe

15 EU countries to take legal action over Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Ireland is one of the countries, and the European Parliament has also joined the suit.

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Apr 7th 2023, 3:23 PM

# transatlantic ties

Biden and von der Leyen united in support for Ukraine, but tensions swirl over trade dispute

Meeting today at the White House, the two leaders also discussed a trade dispute that is raising tensions.

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Mar 10th 2023, 9:55 PM

# greece train crash

Greece mourns country's worst ever train accident as death toll at 57

Hundreds of demonstrators have blamed the government for the disaster.

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Mar 2nd 2023, 9:38 PM

Voices

Analysis: Government supports are welcome but will they improve living standards long-term?

Taking the temperature of the global economy, Economist Victor Duggan asks whether government support offered this week will be adequate.

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Feb 26th 2023, 7:30 AM

# One Year On

Ukraine War: How countries across Europe are responding to the refugee crisis, one year on

The invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest refugee crisis in Europe since the Second World War.

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Feb 24th 2023, 12:05 AM

# 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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Feb 5th 2023, 2:03 PM

# 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

# 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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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Dec 17th 2022, 7:27 PM

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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.

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Nov 18th 2022, 3:02 PM

# Istanbul

Six dead, 53 wounded in Istanbul explosion

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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’.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Aug 24th 2022, 5:23 PM