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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
'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
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
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
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
Ryanair accused daa of 'incompetence' and 'poor management' over summer travel chaos
Luggage issues continue at Dublin Airport as passengers report delays and lost bags
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
Dundee United boss apologises after 7-0 rout in Europe
Jack Ross was critical of his side after their defeat to AZ Alkmaar.
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Aug 12th 2022, 8:23 PM
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
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.
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Jul 20th 2022, 1:11 PM
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.
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Jul 18th 2022, 6:46 PM
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
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.
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Jul 15th 2022, 1:46 PM
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
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.
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Jul 12th 2022, 2:28 PM
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
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
Explainer: What counts as EU funding and where does it go?
…And where has Ireland received – and given back to the whole process?
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Jun 30th 2022, 1:00 PM
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.
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Jun 30th 2022, 6:00 AM
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.
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Jun 29th 2022, 8:30 PM
WATCH: Open Newsroom - Ireland and the EU after 50 years together
Watch our webinar on how Ireland found itself at the heart of the EU 50 years ago – and how it’s working for us now.
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Jun 27th 2022, 8:30 PM
Varadkar says Ireland has contingency plans if fuel rationing comes into effect
However, the Tánaiste said he doesn’t think the plans will need to be implemented.
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Jun 22nd 2022, 10:16 AM
Opinion: Ukraine is fighting for Europe, it deserves to be part of the European family
After the EU Commission green lit candidate status las week, two EEP members don’t want any hold-ups as EU leaders as part of the EU Council on Thursday.
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Jun 21st 2022, 6:30 AM
Taoiseach promises to push for Ukraine EU membership at June summit
He said it is “very clear to me that the future of Ukraine is within the European Union”.
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Jun 3rd 2022, 2:53 PM
Senior British Conservative under fire for arguing UK should rejoin EU single market
Tobias Ellwood claims there is an ‘appetite’ in Britain to make ‘course corrections’ to the current Brexit model.
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Jun 3rd 2022, 8:05 AM
Croatia ready to adopt euro currency in 2023, says EU
Croatia’s switch from the kuna to the euro will come less than a decade after the former Yugoslav republic joined the European Union.
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Jun 1st 2022, 5:00 PM
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