http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:29:18 +0200 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:29:18 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/ireland-finds-no-evidence-to-conclude-alumina-sales-prop-up-russias-war http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/ireland-finds-no-evidence-to-conclude-alumina-sales-prop-up-russias-war Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:36:02 +0200 The long-awaited investigation into Ireland's alumina exports to Russia has concluded on an ambivalent note, with the government neither fully confirming nor denying any link to Vladimir Putin's war machine. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/17/oscar-winning-actress-brenda-fricker-best-known-for-my-left-foot-and-home-alone-2-dies-age http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/17/oscar-winning-actress-brenda-fricker-best-known-for-my-left-foot-and-home-alone-2-dies-age Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:40:44 +0200 Brenda Fricker was the first Irish woman to win an Oscar in 1990 for her role in 'My Left Foot'. She leaves cinema and TV lovers a remarkable legacy - including a particularly memorable role in 'Home Alone 2: Lost In New York'. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/15/travelling-to-ireland-these-are-the-highest-rated-tourist-attractions-to-visit http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/15/travelling-to-ireland-these-are-the-highest-rated-tourist-attractions-to-visit Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:52:20 +0200 A new study has revealed Ireland’s highest-rated tourist attractions, with the ranking dominated by museums, distilleries and stunning natural wonders. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/09/mosque-replica-and-anti-immigration-signs-appear-on-northern-ireland-bonfire http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/09/mosque-replica-and-anti-immigration-signs-appear-on-northern-ireland-bonfire Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:21:10 +0200 A loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, Northern Ireland displays a mosque replica and anti-immigration signs ahead of Orange Order celebrations. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/09/21st-century-democracy-how-ireland-consulted-the-public-on-its-eu-presidency http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/09/21st-century-democracy-how-ireland-consulted-the-public-on-its-eu-presidency Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:39 +0200 Ireland opened up its EU Presidency priorities to an online public consultation — and the results offer a blueprint for more transparent, inclusive governance across Europe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/04/ireland-as-honest-broker-reckons-with-the-high-price-of-dirty-business http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/04/ireland-as-honest-broker-reckons-with-the-high-price-of-dirty-business Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:07 +0200 Ireland is facing the music over its continued sales of alumina to Russia. The scandal put a damper on the start of the country's EU presidency and raised uncomfortable questions that Dublin has yet to answer. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/no-cherry-picking-pressure-mounts-on-ireland-to-stop-alumina-sales-to-russia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/no-cherry-picking-pressure-mounts-on-ireland-to-stop-alumina-sales-to-russia Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:29:39 +0200 The scandal over alumina sales to Russia continues to dog Ireland as it takes over the rotating presidency of the EU Council, but Dublin says it will not commit to sanctions until an internal investigation is concluded. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/europe-today-clash-over-eu-cash-set-to-dominate-todays-budget-conference http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/europe-today-clash-over-eu-cash-set-to-dominate-todays-budget-conference Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:59:11 +0200 The battle over the EU's next long-term budget will be on full display at today's Annual EU Budget Conference as member states clash over spending priorities, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and we speak to the EU's head of aid operations in Venezuela. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/ireland-ambitious-to-open-more-negotiation-chapters-with-ukraine-during-eu-presidency http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/ireland-ambitious-to-open-more-negotiation-chapters-with-ukraine-during-eu-presidency Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:06:52 +0200 Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, said the country's six-month EU presidency will be a "generational moment" with key priorities, including opening more negotiation clusters with Ukraine and strengthening the EU's economy. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/newsletter-eu-entering-trade-conflict-with-china-without-autumn-deal-epp-boss-weber-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/newsletter-eu-entering-trade-conflict-with-china-without-autumn-deal-epp-boss-weber-says Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:43:56 +0200 Hello, it’s Mared Gwyn here with your morning digest. Today: The view from Dublin as Ireland takes over the EU presidency baton, and how EU allies have clinched better terms as the bloc’s steel tariffs kick in. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/five-pressing-tasks-for-ireland-as-it-takes-over-eu-council-presidency http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/five-pressing-tasks-for-ireland-as-it-takes-over-eu-council-presidency Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:28 +0200 Ireland has kicked off its six-month presidency of the EU Council. From accession to the budget, here are the five most pressing tasks. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/podcast-from-nicosia-to-dublin-cyprus-to-pass-the-baton-to-ireland http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/podcast-from-nicosia-to-dublin-cyprus-to-pass-the-baton-to-ireland Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:45:40 +0200 From the long-term EU budget to the conflict in the Middle East, what were the defining moments of Cyprus' presidency of the Council of the EU? And as Ireland takes over, what fresh ideas will it bring to the table? http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/17/drug-monopoly-extension-splits-eu-ministers-in-biotech-act-debate http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/17/drug-monopoly-extension-splits-eu-ministers-in-biotech-act-debate Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:24:13 +0200 EU health ministers split over a proposal to give certain innovative medicines an extra year of market protection, with EU Health Commissioner arguing the incentive is needed to keep biotech investment in Europe. Incoming Irish presidency, in the meantime, says it will work as quickly as possible. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/15/meps-pressure-eu-institutions-to-sanction-irish-alumina-sales-to-russia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/15/meps-pressure-eu-institutions-to-sanction-irish-alumina-sales-to-russia Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:29:35 +0200 A joint letter warns that exported material is directly feeding Moscow's war machine, and calls for a public-private plan to redirect supply to European buyers. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/09/kaja-kallas-urges-ireland-to-get-the-facts-straight-on-alumina-sales-to-russia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/09/kaja-kallas-urges-ireland-to-get-the-facts-straight-on-alumina-sales-to-russia Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:34:56 +0200 Ireland has launched an investigation into allegations that exports from Aughinish Alumina have contributed to Russia's military complex. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/08/why-ireland-is-under-fire-over-its-alumina-exports-to-russia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/08/why-ireland-is-under-fire-over-its-alumina-exports-to-russia Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:26:25 +0200 Though legal, Ireland's alumina exports to Russia have prompted outrage just as the country prepares to assume the EU Council's presidency. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/01/osullivans-break-guinness-world-record-for-gathering-most-people-with-same-surname-in-one- http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/01/osullivans-break-guinness-world-record-for-gathering-most-people-with-same-surname-in-one- Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:34:20 +0200 Participants with the family name of O'Sullivan and Sullivan broke the world record this weekend for the largest gathering of people with the same surname, in County Cork, Ireland. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/28/ireland-records-30c-while-portugal-nears-37c-in-may-heat http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/28/ireland-records-30c-while-portugal-nears-37c-in-may-heat Thu, 28 May 2026 08:28:35 +0200 A record May heatwave sent Irish temperatures above 30C and Portugal’s to 37C, drawing crowds outdoors and renewing worries over climate change. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/associate-membership-risks-leaving-ukraine-in-limbo-ireland-warns-after-merz-pitches-bold- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/associate-membership-risks-leaving-ukraine-in-limbo-ireland-warns-after-merz-pitches-bold- Fri, 22 May 2026 19:19:02 +0200 Helen McEntee, Ireland's foreign minister, warned that granting "associate membership" to Ukraine risks leaving the country in a limbo in its aspirations to join the European Union as a full member, following German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's unprecedented plan. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/08/dublin-to-belfast-train-journeys-set-to-drop-below-two-hours-in-700m-rail-overhaul http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/08/dublin-to-belfast-train-journeys-set-to-drop-below-two-hours-in-700m-rail-overhaul Fri, 08 May 2026 12:26:27 +0200 A major investment in the Enterprise rail service will bring new trains, faster journey times and more frequent departures between Dublin and Belfast, with the upgraded cross-border route set to launch by 2028. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/04/irish-economic-miracle-explained-why-all-that-glitter-isnt-gold http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/04/irish-economic-miracle-explained-why-all-that-glitter-isnt-gold Mon, 04 May 2026 08:06:18 +0200 Ireland's GDP soared 12.3% in 2025 — but it was a mirage. Pharma multinationals front-loaded €25.4bn of exports to the US in March alone, ahead of Trump's tariffs. Now the first quarter of 2026 sees a contraction. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/brussels-push-to-cut-housing-red-tape-faces-criticism-from-eu-countries http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/brussels-push-to-cut-housing-red-tape-faces-criticism-from-eu-countries Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:16:49 +0200 EU governments are warning that Brussels’ attempt to simplify regulation through its so-called 'omnibuses' could be backfiring, as concerns grow that new rules may actually slow down urgently needed projects like housing and critical infrastructure, a letter seen by Euronews reveals. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/20/kneecap-fontaines-dc-and-more-back-stop-the-game-campaign-protesting-ireland-v-israel-game http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/20/kneecap-fontaines-dc-and-more-back-stop-the-game-campaign-protesting-ireland-v-israel-game Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:07:35 +0200 Several high profile figures from the music world are backing a campaign to boycott the upcoming Ireland v Israel football game: "Playing Israel is supporting Genocide.” http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/13/thinking-about-moving-to-ireland-this-entire-village-complete-with-a-spa-is-up-for-sale http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/13/thinking-about-moving-to-ireland-this-entire-village-complete-with-a-spa-is-up-for-sale Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:41:30 +0200 The Village at Lyons, once owned by Ryanair founder Tony Ryan, has 47 bedrooms and is on the market for a cool €20 million. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/12/inspired-by-the-masters-here-are-europes-best-new-golf-courses-to-travel-to http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/12/inspired-by-the-masters-here-are-europes-best-new-golf-courses-to-travel-to Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:01:11 +0200 Featuring world-class destinations in Scotland, Ireland and Portugal, Europe’s newest openings and reimagined courses should be added to your golf travel bucket list. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/18/dublin-st-patricks-parade-draws-500000-as-paul-mescal-leads-festivities http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/18/dublin-st-patricks-parade-draws-500000-as-paul-mescal-leads-festivities Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:31:33 +0100 Thousands of revellers filled the streets of Dublin on 17 March for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade, the highlight of a four day festival celebrating Irish culture. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/17/multi-day-festivals-street-parties-and-irish-pubs-the-best-european-cities-for-st-patricks http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/17/multi-day-festivals-street-parties-and-irish-pubs-the-best-european-cities-for-st-patricks Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:46 +0100 These celebrations rival Dublin’s festivities, attracting thousands of people every year. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/23/sex-pistols-announce-anarchy-in-the-uk-tour-to-celebrate-50-years-of-punk http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/23/sex-pistols-announce-anarchy-in-the-uk-tour-to-celebrate-50-years-of-punk Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:39:43 +0100 Punk royalty Sex Pistols have announced a UK and Ireland tour in December, as 2026 marks five decades since the release of their seminal track ‘Anarchy in the UK’. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/29/everything-destroyed-irish-towns-clean-up-after-storm-chandra-flooding http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/29/everything-destroyed-irish-towns-clean-up-after-storm-chandra-flooding Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:53:35 +0100 Business owners in Enniscorthy in southeastern Ireland mop up after Storm Chandra caused the River Slaney to burst its banks and flood the town centre. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/27/storm-chandra-causes-flooding-and-power-outages-across-ireland http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/27/storm-chandra-causes-flooding-and-power-outages-across-ireland Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:36:09 +0100 Storm Chandra caused severe flooding across Ireland, with Dublin emergency services rescuing motorists from floodwaters. 30,000 people are without power. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/ryanair-sees-profit-slump-after-italian-anti-competition-fine http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/ryanair-sees-profit-slump-after-italian-anti-competition-fine Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:54 +0100 The €256mn fine imposed in December by Italy’s antitrust authority weighed heavily on third-quarter results for the current fiscal year. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/26/ukraine-will-be-part-of-the-discussion-this-week-in-india-says-irish-foreign-affairs-minis http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/26/ukraine-will-be-part-of-the-discussion-this-week-in-india-says-irish-foreign-affairs-minis Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:56:18 +0100 Thomas Byrne told Euronews' Europe Today morning show that "it's very, very important that we can put in place a trade agreement with India". http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/30/scotland-sardinia-spain-these-small-towns-will-pay-you-to-move-there-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/30/scotland-sardinia-spain-these-small-towns-will-pay-you-to-move-there-in-2026 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:00:54 +0100 Here’s how you can find support for moving to Europe - and maybe even get paid. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/21/winter-solstice-at-irelands-newgrange-attracts-2000-visitors http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/21/winter-solstice-at-irelands-newgrange-attracts-2000-visitors Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:49:44 +0100 Around 2,000 people gathered at Newgrange in County Meath for the winter solstice, witnessing sunlight entering the ancient tomb's inner chamber at dawn. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/15/irelands-eurovision-winner-plans-to-return-trophy-in-protest-of-israels-participation http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/15/irelands-eurovision-winner-plans-to-return-trophy-in-protest-of-israels-participation Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:32:45 +0100 Eurovision Song Contest winner Charlie McGettigan joins last year's winner Nemo in returning their winners’ trophy. This is in protest at Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/09/uks-mi5-accused-of-concealing-the-truth-over-stakeknife-agent-who-killed-for-the-ira http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/09/uks-mi5-accused-of-concealing-the-truth-over-stakeknife-agent-who-killed-for-the-ira Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:57:56 +0100 Official investigation strongly criticised how the UK's intelligence agency MI5 handled the double agent during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/04/netherlands-and-spain-boycott-2026-eurovision-after-ebu-says-israel-can-take-part http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/04/netherlands-and-spain-boycott-2026-eurovision-after-ebu-says-israel-can-take-part Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:15:53 +0100 The contest, whose 70th edition is scheduled for Vienna in May, pits acts from dozens of nations against one another for the continent's musical crown. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/14/irelands-data-protection-chief-says-we-cant-be-doing-enough-to-protect-children-online http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/14/irelands-data-protection-chief-says-we-cant-be-doing-enough-to-protect-children-online Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:26:04 +0100 Euronews Next spoke with Ireland’s top data protection commissioner about protecting children online, enforcing the EU AI Act, and a new ex-Meta hire who received backlash. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/26/independent-leftwing-candidate-catherine-connolly-wins-irish-presidential-elections http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/26/independent-leftwing-candidate-catherine-connolly-wins-irish-presidential-elections Sun, 26 Oct 2025 09:57:25 +0100 Connolly, 68, is a fluent Irish speaker from Galway in the west of Ireland, and has promised to be a voice for all the people of Ireland and for peace. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/25/leftwing-catherine-connolly-wins-ireland-presidential-election http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/25/leftwing-catherine-connolly-wins-ireland-presidential-election Sat, 25 Oct 2025 16:57:25 +0200 Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys conceded defeat after early tallies showed Connolly was on the course to be elected the country's next president. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/23/irish-police-arrest-23-in-dublin-during-second-evening-of-disorder http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/23/irish-police-arrest-23-in-dublin-during-second-evening-of-disorder Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:16:54 +0200 Two officers were injured on Wednesday evening outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/22/police-clash-with-protesters-outside-dublin-asylum-centre http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/22/police-clash-with-protesters-outside-dublin-asylum-centre Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:45:02 +0200 A second night of unrest erupted in Dublin on Tuesday as protesters gathered near an asylum hotel, leading to clashes with police and six arrests. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/22/six-arrested-after-anti-immigrant-protest-in-dublin-turns-violent http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/22/six-arrested-after-anti-immigrant-protest-in-dublin-turns-violent Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:34:18 +0200 Demonstrations erupted at a hotel housing asylum seekers on the outskirts of Ireland's capital after reports of an alleged sexual assault on a young girl. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/30/why-is-palestine-so-important-in-ireland http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/30/why-is-palestine-so-important-in-ireland Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:46:44 +0200 Dublin's pro-Palestinian positions are rooted in Ireland's experience of the British occupation and anti-colonial policies, experts tell Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/17/ireland-appoints-15-authorities-to-check-on-businesses-ai-act-compliance http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/17/ireland-appoints-15-authorities-to-check-on-businesses-ai-act-compliance Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:33:03 +0200 The European Commission hasn't yet published a list of designated authorities in all member states. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/16/families-march-to-belfast-court-as-bloody-sunday-trial-begins http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/16/families-march-to-belfast-court-as-bloody-sunday-trial-begins Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:07:01 +0200 Families of the victims of the 1972 Bloody Sunday killings marched to Belfast courthouse on Monday ahead of the trial of the only person ever charged. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/09/12/unconscionable-ireland-to-boycott-eurovision-2026-if-israel-participates http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/09/12/unconscionable-ireland-to-boycott-eurovision-2026-if-israel-participates Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:51:47 +0200 “Unconscionable given the loss of lives in Gaza”: Ireland will not take part in Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, Irish broadcaster RTE announces. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/09/10/mercury-prize-2025-shortlist-revealed-key-takeaways-and-who-should-win http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/09/10/mercury-prize-2025-shortlist-revealed-key-takeaways-and-who-should-win Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:34:02 +0200 Who's nominated? Who's broken records? Who should win this year's coveted Mercury Prize? Here's the lowdown on this year's Mercury Prize contenders. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/09/former-martial-arts-star-conor-mcgregor-unveils-business-link-with-trump-jr-as-he-plots-co http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/09/former-martial-arts-star-conor-mcgregor-unveils-business-link-with-trump-jr-as-he-plots-co Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:57:57 +0200 While McGregor seems intent on reviving his sporting career, he also hasn't given up on his pledge to run for the presidency of Ireland, and has gathered some celebrity endorsements along the way. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/19/no-trump-didnt-slam-irish-government-over-immigration http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/19/no-trump-didnt-slam-irish-government-over-immigration Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:24:51 +0200 The false video of Trump features an AI-generated voice and false claims about Ireland's asylum policy.