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Spain, Ireland, Slovenia & Malta 'ready' to recognise Palestine

The leaders of Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Malta have announced they stand ready to recognise the State of Palestine as the “only way to achieve peace and security” in the war-ridden region.

Ireland

Irish government under fire over asylum seeker crisis

The Irish government is being accused of leaving refugees in inhumane and degrading conditions, with some recent arrivals forced to live without basic necessities.

Ireland

Ireland's Leo Varadkar resigns as Taoiseach

Prime minister's sudden exit from office comes after the government suffered humiliating twin referendum defeats.

Economy

Rewarding tax havens? Why Ireland may cash in on OECD reforms

The cornerstone of Irish economic policy has been low corporation tax, so what will a minimum levy mean for the country?

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Green News

Ireland defends its handling of peat bogs

Dublin talks of progressive improvement in habitat quality on raised bog in special areas of conservation despite the recent EU executive lawsuit.

Economy

Ukraine slashes interest rates to 14.5%, Finnish inflation slides

Sweden and Spain also saw slowing inflation, helped by food and non-alcoholic beverage prices falling, as well as clothing and footwear prices.

Ireland

Disease hits homeless asylum-seekers in Ireland

Some of those seeking international protection are camped out in tents across Dublin, as an asylum crisis continues to grip the country.

Europe News

Leading Irish journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird dies

The former news correspondent was the primary contact between the Provisional IRA and Ireland's public broadcaster for much of the 1990s.

Culture news

Will Ireland redefine constitutional language on ‘women in the home'?

Celebrating International Women's Day takes on a unique significance in Ireland this year, as the country engages in a crucial vote on changing its eight-decade-year-old constitutional language on the role of women.

Ireland

The role of women and marriage to be redefined in Ireland?

Two referendums are suggesting to amend the Irish Constitution to redefine the term of "the family" and the role of women within it. Irish citizens are called to the polls on the 8th of March, International Women's Rights Day.

Tech News

Irish facial recognition bill may put 'privacy at risk,' experts say

Ireland wants facial recognition technology to be used by their police force. Euronews Next takes a look at what they’re considering.

Culture news

Berlinale 2024 review: 'Small Things Like These'

An understated and deeply impactful film about one of Ireland’s darkest moments, powered by Cillian Murphy and a standout performance by Emily Watson.

Europe News

Spain and Ireland call for 'urgent review' of EU-Israel agreement

Prime ministers Pedro Sánchez and Leo Varadkar have asked the European Commission to "undertake an urgent review" of the EU-Israel agreement in light of the war in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis.

Business

Are these the five easiest European countries to start a business?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at the five European countries that could be the best place to start a business.

Ireland

Euroviews. Is Ireland inching closer to being united as one?

A united Ireland was once perceived as a nationalist dream. Today it’s about economics, opportunity, and a return to the European Union, Emma DeSouza writes.

Climate

Norway hit by worst storm in 30 years - is climate change to blame?

Storm Ingunn follows back to back storms that have battered the UK and Ireland this winter.

Health news

€2.5 million drug now approved in Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands

Libmeldy - a treatment for a rare disease costing €2.5 million - has become available in Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Economy

Cash set to make a comeback for Irish businesses

The policy is part of new legislation from Irish politicians to ensure the public has access to cash so that no shopper is "left behind".

Travel News

Storm Jocelyn snarls runways and railways in the UK and Ireland

Hundreds of trains and planes were cancelled after the latest in a wave of winter storms lashed Britain and Ireland.

United Kingdom

Storm Isha whips UK and Ireland

After a peak gust of 160km per hour overnight, the Met Office said on its social media that Storm Isha is now moving away.