David O'Sullivan

Europe News

Romanian 'TikTok Messiah' embodies hybrid war with West

Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu has millions of likes on TikTok and hundreds of thousands of followers. He ran a successful social media campaign to emerge victorious in the first round of the country's presidential elections.

27 November 2024

Europe News

MEPs reaffirm support for Ukraine as Russia trains North Korean troops

A statement issued by European Parliament leaders called on the EU to step up its assistance politically, financially, militarily, and with humanitarian aid.

26 November 2024

Europe News

Shock in Romania after little-known populist secures presidential lead

According to his website, Calin Georgescu holds a doctorate in pedology, a branch of soil science, and held different positions in Romania’s environment ministry in the 1990s.

25 November 2024

Europe News

French far right threaten to collapse government over budget

Only last month, the French government survived a no-confidence vote brought by the left as the far-right abstained from voting.

25 November 2024

Europe News

Georgia's new parliament opens amid opposition boycott and protests

The first session of parliament on Monday was half-empty, with only the ruling Georgian Dream Party present, as no opposition parties attended.

25 November 2024

Europe News

Borrell attends Israel-Palestine two-state solution conference

Asked whether he was optimistic about peace in the Middle East over the coming months, Borrell said "a ceasefire must come and it is absolutely essential."

23 November 2024

Europe News

Biden's missile decision could escalate war, Slovakia and Hungary warn

President-elect Trump, who takes office in about two months, has raised uncertainty about whether his administration would continue vital military support to Ukraine. He has also vowed to quickly end the war but hasn't provided any details as to how.

18 November 2024

Hungary

Hungarian law to appear before EU Court of Justice after controversy

The first hearing on the Hungarian Child Protection Act takes place on Tuesday at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.

18 November 2024

Europe News

Irish Prime Minister announces general election at the end of November

Taoiseach Simon Harris said "the time is now right to ask the Irish people to give a new mandate," as he confirmed that a general election would be held in Ireland on Friday, 29 November.

8 November 2024

USA

Trump and Harris head to Pennsylvania after Puerto Rico joke at rally

Republican candidate for president Donald Trump visited the city of Reading in Pennsylvania after a joke at his rally threatened to alienate the swing state's substantial Hispanic population.

4 November 2024

Europe News

Orbán's meeting with FPÖ leaders in Vienna sparks controversy

The Hungarian prime minister arrived in Vienna on Thursday, where he was received by parliamentary president Walter Rosenkranz in a meeting condemned by several Austrian political parties.

31 October 2024

Europe News

Lukashenko denies presence of North Korean troops in Russia

The Belarusian leader accused the West of inflating facts to pressure EU and NATO and called for unconditional negotiations.

31 October 2024

Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes hit Baalbek, home to UNESCO World Heritage Site

The IDF warned an entire Lebanese city to evacuate as they begun bombarding its outskirts in what they claim is the pursuit of militant group Hezbollah.

30 October 2024

Georgia

Georgia votes in divisive election which could determine its future

The iliberal ruling Georgian Dream party has also vowed to change the constitution and ban opposition parties if it secures 75% of the seats in parliament.

25 October 2024

Gaza

Israeli strike on Gaza school reportedly kills at least 17

Israel says the site was used by Hamas for planning terrorist attacks.

25 October 2024

Serbia

Von der Leyen tours Western Balkans in latest EU enlargement drive

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen kicked off a four-day trip to the Western Balkans, where she will meet with the leaders of Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, and Montenegro to discuss their progress toward joining the EU.

25 October 2024

Europe News

Four killed and dozens injured after Russian strikes on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his appeal for air-defence systems after Russian strikes injured dozens across the country.

21 October 2024

World News

Zelenskyy stresses NATO unity for Ukrainian cause

After meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that unity within NATO is crucial for bolstering Ukraine’s strength, with Rutte reassuring that the alliance would remain united.

17 October 2024

Lebanon

German peacekeeping warship shoots down drone off Lebanese coast

Following shelling by the Israeli army, UNIFIL peacekeepers deployed in Lebanon have become increasingly tense.

17 October 2024

Europe News

NATO chief affirms alliance's readiness against any enemy

Mark Rutte, who took over the helm of NATO earlier this month, said that the alliance will 'do whatever is necessary' to address any threats and also pledged continued support for Ukraine.

16 October 2024