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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

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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.

World

Ireland braces itself amid uncertainty over Britain’s next steps

As the UK prepares for a week of debate ahead of the vote on the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement next week, Dublin is bracing itself amid the uncertainty over Britain’s next steps.

Ireland

Ireland not ready for abortion service

A group representing doctors fears Ireland is not geared up for abortion services after they were legalised in a referendum

Russia

Paul Whelan's brother says it could be years until he is freed

The US former marine was expected to return home on Sunday. Instead, Whelan has been detained in a Russian prison over spy allegations.

World News

Watch: The traditions Europeans follow to welcome the New Year

From swimming in chilly waters, to a parade and a religious ceremony, take a look at how people across Europe spent New Year's Day.