http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:35:05 +0200 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:35:05 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com 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. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/16/two-years-after-her-death-a-biopic-on-irish-singer-sinead-oconnor-is-in-the-works http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/16/two-years-after-her-death-a-biopic-on-irish-singer-sinead-oconnor-is-in-the-works Sat, 16 Aug 2025 09:04:33 +0200 The Irish musician died in 2023 at the age of 56. The future biopic should focus on her early career and is backed by the producers of the 2022 documentary 'Nothing Compares'. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/13/fact-checking-claims-by-fox-news-about-crime-rates-and-migration-in-ireland http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/13/fact-checking-claims-by-fox-news-about-crime-rates-and-migration-in-ireland Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:05:58 +0200 Right-wing US news channel Fox News sparked a controversial debate after it aired a TV segment alleging that Dublin is one of the most dangerous cities in Europe, while also implying that crime and migration are linked. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/06/fact-check-no-the-eu-is-not-eroding-european-democracy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/06/fact-check-no-the-eu-is-not-eroding-european-democracy Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:34:40 +0200 European countries, including EU member states, tend to dominate democracy indexes, even as democracy faces threats worldwide. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/18/police-drop-criminal-investigation-into-kneecap-after-controversial-glastonbury-performanc http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/18/police-drop-criminal-investigation-into-kneecap-after-controversial-glastonbury-performanc Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:54:05 +0200 Avon and Somerset Police say they will be taking “no further action” after reviewing video and audio footage from Kneecap’s set at Glastonbury. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/07/17/retaliatory-tariffs-which-eu-countries-could-be-impacted-the-most http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/07/17/retaliatory-tariffs-which-eu-countries-could-be-impacted-the-most Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:30:46 +0200 Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands are three of the most exposed countries should the EU decide to impose countermeasures on US imports — following Washington’s threat to charge 30% on EU goods. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/15/works-begin-in-ireland-to-exhume-remains-of-hundreds-of-babies-found-at-unwed-mothers-home http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/15/works-begin-in-ireland-to-exhume-remains-of-hundreds-of-babies-found-at-unwed-mothers-home Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:23:26 +0200 "Mother-and-baby homes" were institutions in Ireland where unmarried pregnant women and their children were housed. They were characterised by harsh conditions, high mortality rates and a lack of support for mothers and children. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/07/11/which-european-economy-stands-to-suffer-the-most-from-us-tariffs http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/07/11/which-european-economy-stands-to-suffer-the-most-from-us-tariffs Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:30:05 +0200 One-fifth of the EU’s exports are heading to the US. Tariffs on the carmaking sector hit the German economy the most, but potential tariffs on the pharmaceutical one could cost substantially to the Irish economy. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/07/ireland-lithuania-and-spain-who-will-lead-the-eurogroup-next http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/07/ireland-lithuania-and-spain-who-will-lead-the-eurogroup-next Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:00:51 +0200 On Monday 7 July, finance ministers from the euro area are expected to elect their new president. Who is running for the position, and what proposals are they putting forward? http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/01/the-corrs-conquer-madrid-with-their-mix-of-pop-rock-and-celtic-notes http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/01/the-corrs-conquer-madrid-with-their-mix-of-pop-rock-and-celtic-notes Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:34:31 +0200 Despite a massive thunderstorm, The Corrs enchanted Madrid with their Celtic music and greetings in Spanish. The audience lapped up their hits and covers on the band's return to the capital after an absence of more than 20 years. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/06/12/irish-government-rejects-motion-to-stop-sale-of-israeli-bonds http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/06/12/irish-government-rejects-motion-to-stop-sale-of-israeli-bonds Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:56:12 +0200 The decision to reject the bill comes after a similar, unsuccessful motion was put forward by the Sinn Féin party last month. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/15/eu-must-lead-on-climate-in-light-of-us-stupidity-says-former-un-rights-chief-radio-schuman http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/15/eu-must-lead-on-climate-in-light-of-us-stupidity-says-former-un-rights-chief-radio-schuman Thu, 15 May 2025 07:48:32 +0200 Robinson urged the EU to step up on climate and criticised the US's "stupid" climate approach. This comes as the EU scales back its climate ambitions. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/13/im-very-worried-about-the-coarseness-of-language-irish-pm-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/13/im-very-worried-about-the-coarseness-of-language-irish-pm-tells-euronews Tue, 13 May 2025 19:20:26 +0200 In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin shares his concerns about Hungary’s position within the EU, the deterioration of public discourse, and the future of Ukraine’s membership to the bloc. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/13/orban-criticises-irish-pm-veto-comments-made-in-euronews-interview http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/13/orban-criticises-irish-pm-veto-comments-made-in-euronews-interview Tue, 13 May 2025 15:04:10 +0200 The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has denounced Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin for criticising Budapest and what he termed its "abuse of vetoes" in a Euronews interview. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/12/irish-prime-minister-says-all-means-must-be-used-against-hungarian-eu-veto http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/12/irish-prime-minister-says-all-means-must-be-used-against-hungarian-eu-veto Mon, 12 May 2025 14:22:47 +0200 Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin said in an exclusive interview with Euronews that Ukraine should join the European Union for geopolitical reasons and that Hungary's obstruction of this is outrageous. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/12/irish-pm-says-eu-must-challenge-hungarys-outrageous-vetoes-radio-schuman http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/12/irish-pm-says-eu-must-challenge-hungarys-outrageous-vetoes-radio-schuman Mon, 12 May 2025 08:07:39 +0200 In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin urged the EU to crack down on what he calls Hungary's "abuse of vetoes". http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/11/are-these-the-best-european-countries-to-start-a-business-in http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/11/are-these-the-best-european-countries-to-start-a-business-in Sun, 11 May 2025 06:20:44 +0200 Euronews explores which countries in Europe are relatively easier to set up a new business in, given the current economic environment.