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Talk of a hard border in Ireland raises fears of a return to troubles

As you stand on the border with Northern Ireland, there are very few indications on bridges or roads which also means there are no checks. But all of that could be about to change over the next few weeks depending on how Brexit goes.

Ireland

Varadkar says it's 'unlikely' UK will crash out without a deal

On a visit to Belfast, the Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, has said he doesn't believe the UK will leave the European Union without a deal. Varadkar also laid out "new solutions to old problems" while speaking to business leaders in Northern Ireland.

Ireland

Dublin vandals steal head of 'Crusader' mummy

Vandals broke into the crypt of a church in Dublin, Ireland, on Monday, damaging several mummies and stealing the head of an 800-year-old Crusader

Ireland

Ireland ready to accept 21-month delay to Brexit

Ireland's foreign minister won't stand in the way of a delayed Brexit.

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Ireland

Dublin Airport suspends all flights after 'drone sighting'

Dublin Airport said in a tweet on Thursday that it was forced to temporarily suspend all flights after 'confirmed drone sighting'

France

France denies softening stance on Irish backstop

"These [reports] are without any foundation... The French position is that of the European Union: the withdrawal agreement is not renegotiable," an official from Macron's Elysee office said.

Ireland

Euroviews. Alternatives to a Berlin Wall for Ireland ǀ View

A reappearance of a border between the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom is causing great concern for all parties involved. The EU could prevent this situation by conferring Ireland a special status.

Ireland

Varadkar: Brexit deal can be done

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Friday said he believed “a deal can be done” to avoid a disorderly British exit from the EU, after a meeting with a key ally of British Prime Minister Theresa May that he said went very well. Varadkar later hosted May for a formal dinner in Dublin that an Irish

United Kingdom

I want to change backstop not remove it, says May

UK Prime Minister Theresa May tried to reassure people in Northern Irland that she can secure a Brexit deal that will avoid a hard border with Ireland.

Europe News

The Brief - Facebook fights hate speech, Farmers fear Brexit and Optimism in Polish politics

In this edition, we hear how the EU Commission is working with social media giants to stamp out online hate speech and we find out about a Polish mayor who wants to bring more positive energy to politics with a new political party called Spring.

Europe News

EU 'offers to provide aid' to Irish farmers in case of no-deal Brexit

Following concerns brought up by Irish farmers, the EU has offered to provide financial support in the case of a no-deal Brexit.

World

Belfast mayor expresses concerns about the future of Ireland

The Lord Mayor of Belfast said she understood growing worry regarding the future of Ireland in the case of a no deal Brexit.

United Kingdom

UK MPs say they want a new Brexit deal. EU says 'No'

British MPs voted on amendments to Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal on Tuesday, backing calls for a "no-deal" Brexit to be ruled out and for the Irish backstop to be replaced with "alternative arrangements".

World

Raw Moment: Protesters dressed as soldiers create 'Brexit border wall'

On Saturday, protesters dressed as Irish soldiers warned of the negative impact a no-deal Brexit could have on the country.

Ireland

Mock soldiers stage dramatic protest against a hard Irish border

Mock soldiers created a checkpoint on the Irish border to warn Theresa May about the dangers of a hard Brexit.

World

Irish PM calls Brexit "act of self harm"

Brexit "act of self harm", Irish PM tells Euronews

Ireland

N Ireland 'will have to stay close to EU rules in any Brexit scenario'

Irish prime minister says even if no deal is agreed, Northern Ireland will need to remain aligned to EU rules to avoid hard border.

Ireland

Brexit divisions can be exploited by violent extremists: Irish PM

Warning as UK's EU departure approaches.

Europe News

Ryanair strike in Spain this week cancelled

Low cost carrier strikes last-minute deal with unions over better working conditions

United Kingdom

Ireland not using Brexit to make life difficult for Britain: Simon Cov

In an interview with Euronews, Ireland's deputy prime minister denied rumours that the Irish Prime Minister or himself were using Brexit to make life difficult for Britain.