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Simon Harris: Ireland recognised Palestine to push two-state solution

As Ireland, Spain and Norway recognise the State of Palestine in order to breathe new life into the two state solution, Shona Murray spoke to Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris about this historic move, for the Global Conversation.

Economy

Ireland's asylum seeker crisis: Services at breaking point

An understaffed healthcare system and housing shortages are problems that have plagued Ireland for years. As the country now grapples with an influx of asylum seekers, how does the government plan to support them - and its residents?

Europe News

Why do Ireland's newest parties care about immigration issues?

Representatives from Ireland's newest political parties line up to explain why immigration tops their policy platforms for the upcoming 2024 European elections.

Europe News

Ireland officially recognises the State of Palestine

The Palestinian state is now officially recognised by 146 of the 193 member states of the United Nations.

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Europe News

EU Council chief Michel supports recognition of Palestinian statehood

Three European countries — Ireland, Spain and Norway — now formally recognise a state of Palestine.

Ireland

Severe turbulence injures 12 on Ireland-bound flight

It comes after a passenger died and dozens were injured due to turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight from London last week.

Europe News

What's happening in Gaza is 'unconscionable', says Irish PM Harris

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris answered Euronews' questions in an exclusive interview, discussing the Israel-Hamas conflict and offering justification for Ireland's decision to recognise Palestine as a state.

Climate

Euroviews. Migration policies must improve to meet Europe’s green building goals

European construction industries need reforms to migration policies to offer straightforward, legal pathways for technical trades workers to enter their countries and perform much-needed jobs, Claire Kumar writes.

Gaza

Spain, Ireland, Norway announce they will recognise Palestinian state

The countries say the move is aimed at injecting new momentum into efforts to secure long-lasting peace in the war-torn region.

Business

IBM announces plans to create 800 new high-tech jobs across Ireland

IBM has announced plans to create 800 new AI jobs across Ireland over the next three years as big tech companies continue to invest in the country.

Culture news

Which Eurovision contestant won the streaming battle?

What does data from Spotify and TikTok show about the true popularity of winner Switzerland, fan favourites Ireland and Netherlands, and controversial entry Israel?

Green News

Berlin and Dublin spearhead move to unblock Nature Restoration Law

Eleven EU members are urging their peers to sign off on a new Nature Restoration Law - perhaps the most important piece of environmental legislation to fall foul of a backlash against the European Commission's green deal agenda.

Destinations

Dublin-New York portal used for indecent exposure and swearing

"I thought the people of Dublin deserved to see my two New York homegrown potatoes," the model said.

Europe News

Borrell: Spain, Ireland and others could recognise Palestine on 21 May

Spain, Ireland and other like-minded EU member states could recognise the State of Palestine on 21 May, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, has said.

Europe News

Ireland struggles to deal with migrant influx across UK border

London's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has many already inside the UK fearing for their safety, leading many to cross the Irish border.

Europe News

Anti-immigration protest brings central Dublin to a halt

The last year has seen rising tensions on the island of Ireland over how to accommodate immigrants as the far right increasingly exploits the issue.

Business

Here's the two European countries with no female listed company CEOs

Two countries within the European Union have no females leading any listed company.

Europe News

Ireland to begin sending asylum seekers back to the UK 'by end of May'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak say the increase in migrant numbers crossing over to Ireland proves that his controversial Rwanda policy is working.

United Kingdom

British PM: UK will not accept return of asylum seekers from Ireland

Both countries complain that they are effectively being asked to solve each other's immigration problems.

Europe News

UK and Irish ministers to meet amidst migration row

The meeting between the Irish Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and the British Home Secretary James Cleverly was postponed last minute on Sunday evening.