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Why Ireland's leaders are willing to be tougher on Israel than most

A long anti-colonial history and specific recent incidents mean Irish-Israeli relations are noticeably strained by European standards.

Destinations

Ireland’s best road trip: A beginner’s guide to the Wild Atlantic Way

One of the world’s most legendary road trips takes you to the wild heart of the Emerald Isle.

Nature

Which countries in Europe have the most and least forests?

Forests have been growing in size in the EU over recent decades, but why are there such large discrepancies across the continent?

Travel News

Storm Ciarán: Which trains, ferries and flights are cancelled?

Jersey Airport will reopen at midday on Friday after assessing damage from the storm.

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Business

Nestlé shuts down baby formula factory over falling Chinese birth rate

As the number of births in China has halved since 2018, Nestlé says it will close its Ireland-based factory that produces formula exclusively for Asian exports.

World News

‘It scars you’: Facebook workers claim brutal videos caused trauma

More than 20% of the staff Meta hired to check the violent content of Facebook and Instagram are on sick leave due to psychological trauma.

Ireland

Irish police seek identity of man charged with using dead baby names

An elderly man is in custody facing multiple charges but still remains unidentified.

Ireland

Two charged after record €150m cocaine seizure off Irish coast

A ship intercepted by the Irish Navy off the Cork coast was found to be carrying the largest shipment of cocaine ever seized by Irish authorities.

Ireland

What were the recent protests in Ireland about?

Arrests were made as protesters brought mock gallows to the Irish parliament, hindering access to the building.

Ireland

A health labelling policy for alcohol in the EU?

Ireland will become the first country in the world to impose health labels on alcoholic drinks and it may prompt many European states to follow.

Smart Health

What is the EU doing to tackle Alzheimer's?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Smart Health, we travel to Ireland to hear from a family whose life was turned upside down by Alzheimer's and find out what the EU is doing to help the 8 million Europeans who suffer from the disease.

Smart Health

Dealing with dementia: What is it like living with Alzheimer's?

In partnership with The European Commission

Gerry Paley and his wife Nuala speak to Smart Health about how their lives have changed since he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's eight years ago.

Climate

Why is it called Storm Ciarán? It's named after a weather warning hero

The experts who protect us from extreme weather are honoured in this year's list of storm names.

Climate

Fears grow that climate change could put an end to fishing in Ireland

Rising temperatures appear to be pushing some fish north to colder waters, out of reach of some boats.

Ireland

Free cash rumours lead to queues outside banks in Ireland

A technical fault with bank machines allowed people with no money to withdraw funds.

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Watch: Fans gather to remember Sinéad O'Connor in Ireland

Some people left handwritten notes outside her former home, thanking her for sharing her voice and her music.

Culture news

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Euronews Tech Talks

This is the Swiss canton from which crypto is landing in Europe

Cryptocurrency has been talked about for years. You might even know someone who has invested in Bitcoin or one of the thousands of other ‘cryptos’ that exist. But has cryptocurrency and its blockchain technology fully landed in Europe?

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Ireland's housing crisis: millennials, a generation sacrificed

In recent years, Ireland has seen a continued trend in emigration: young graduates and working millennials are leaving the Emerald Isle for greener pastures. But this time they are leaving on account of a housing crisis exacerbated by inflation, which is destroying their future prospects

Ireland

Irish broadcaster engulfed by scandal over extravagant spending

Senior figures have been grilled about throwing money on flip-flops and undisclosed top-ups for the highest-paid presenters.