Belfast

Business

Northern Ireland hotel takes a punt on €1,200 cocktail – who’s buying?

The Merchant Hotel's new tipple has been described as a "masterpiece of Irish whiskey" - but is there a market at €1,200 a pop?

12/02/2025

Cinema

'Kneecap' director on hip-hop, drugs and preserving Belfast culture

Euronews Culture sat down with writer-director Rich Peppiatt to discuss his award-winning film 'Kneecap' and the importance of protecting indigenous languages.

17/12/2024

Culture news

Belfast rappers Kneecap win discrimination case against UK government

After being denied music funding by the then-Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch, Northern Irish group Kneecap has won a case against the UK government.

29/11/2024

Experiences

Why my six-year-old daughter loved our weekend break in Belfast

What happened when I let my six-year-old daughter choose our weekend destination.

25/11/2024

Experiences

‘Dream’ round-the-world cruise leaves passengers stranded in Belfast

Despite being scheduled to leave at the end of May, the vessel is still stationary in Belfast port - along with hundreds of stranded passengers.

30/09/2024

Travel News

Three-year cruise stuck in Belfast finally due to set sail

When it gets going, the Odyssey is scheduled to visit 425 ports in 147 countries on seven continents.

02/09/2024

Europe News

Belfast at risk of dropping out as Euro 2028 host amid funding woes

The Ulster Gaelic Athletic Association chief remains confident the stadium will be built in time for the 2028 UEFA European Football Championship, despite the UK chancellor's plans to axe infrastructure funding.

30/07/2024

Culture news

Why are Belfast rappers Kneecap challenging UK government?

The West Belfast trio say they are challenging the UK government’s decision to revoke their arts council funding application. They claim that denying the grant discriminates against them on grounds of nationality and political opinion.

20/06/2024

World News

Belfast judge rules that Troubles amnesty law breaches human rights

The court sided with the many critics who say the bill, backed by the British government, won't help bring peace and justice to a country scarred by decades of violence.

28/02/2024

Culture news

Green Day's new album ‘Saviors’ features Belfast riot picture on cover

The striking (photoshopped) image on the band's upcoming 14th album seems to indicate that the band will rekindle with their politically-charged 'American Idiot' days... But is the image in poor taste?

25/10/2023

United Kingdom

Biden praises EU and UK for compromise on Northern Ireland

The US president brought words of encouragement and offers of investment on his visit to Northern Ireland to mark the 25th anniversary of the region's Good Friday peace agreement.

12/04/2023

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland: Police on high alert ahead of Biden's historic visit

US President Joe Biden is expected in Northern Ireland Tuesday evening, marking the 25th anniversary of peace.

11/04/2023

United Kingdom

NI Protocol: Job not done for Sunak, who still needs Belfast's support

While the agreement between London and Brussels has been deemed a huge success, the British PM has only gotten over the first hurdle. Now it's time to convince Northern Ireland's politicians, especially the DUP.

28/02/2023

United Kingdom

EU chief and Sunak to meet in London for talks over the NI Protocol

Talks between the UK and the European Union are intensifying this week as both sides try to reach an agreement on post-Brexit trading arrangements.

26/02/2023

United Kingdom

Hopes grow for new trade agreement between UK and EU

Northern Ireland Protocol: Hopes on all sides that a fresh post-Brexit trade agreement between the UK and the EU will be reached soon

18/02/2023

Travel News

Can I get my money back? The facts on cancelled Flybe flights

The UK regional airline has gone bust for the second time in three years.

30/01/2023

Experiences

Slow travel: The highs and lows of 11 days at sea

Sailing down Loch Ness, through the Inner Hebrides and to Belfast’s Titanic Quarter taught me the joys of slow travel.

09/10/2022

Eco-Innovation

Belfast’s new ‘flying’ ferry will cut commuter times and emissions

The high-tech design uses underwater wings to lift the vessel above the water and make it more fuel efficient.

28/09/2022

No Comment

Belfast remembers queen, ahead of new king's visit

Preparations were underway in Belfast on Monday ahead of King Charles III's first visit as monarch in a national tour during his first days on the throne.

13/09/2022

United Kingdom

Thousands of Unionists mark Northern Ireland's centenary in Belfast

The celebrations marking a hundred years since a 1921 agreement ended the Irish War of Independence and partitioned the island were held one year later due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

29/05/2022