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Europe

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Strasbourg
MEPs approve €35 billion loan for Ukraine, financed using frozen Russian assets
22 Oct 2024
7.3k
fatal crashes
Number of road deaths rising faster in Ireland than in any other European country
11 Oct 2024
5.4k
European Defence
Maria Walsh: Some EU member states believe Ireland is a defence 'freeloader'
Maria Walsh
Updated 11 Oct 2024
12.1k
Basel
Ireland will enter Eurovision 2025, but the Netherlands is tight-lipped about its plans
23 Sep 2024
23.3k
33
Champions
USA end 7-year drought to win Solheim Cup
15 Sep 2024
3.4k
15
as it stands
Korda rally keeps US ahead of Europe by four at Solheim Cup
The 42
14 Sep 2024
10.8k
3
as it stands
Korda rally keeps US ahead of Europe by four at Solheim Cup
14 Sep 2024
2.3k
9
Interview
FG's new MEP on online abuse, fighting for farmers and why she thinks passenger cap will cost jobs
A former champion jockey, Carberry became a household name after appearances on Dancing with the Stars and Ireland’s Fittest Family. But her next job is somewhat different.
Christina Finn
8 Sep 2024
14.0k
NEW MEP
Carberry wants to 'clean up' horse passport rules across EU after abuses exposed in Kildare abattoir
The newly elected MEP says she wants to prioritise reforms in horse traceability as work gets underway in the EU Parliament.
Christina Finn
7 Sep 2024
9.6k
Climate Change
High temperatures caused nearly 50k deaths in Europe last year, study finds
12 Aug 2024
9.0k
42
40C
‘Hellishly hot’: Southern Europe bakes under heatwave with the worst still to come
17 Jul 2024
30.0k
64
Round Two
Far-right bids for power in France as voting underway in second round of elections
Updated 7 Jul 2024
12.1k
Brussels
EU leaders back Ursula von der Leyen for second term as European Commission president
27 Jun 2024
11.4k
european matters
Irish support for von der Leyen will be a vote for her 'team of commissioners', says Harris
27 Jun 2024
5.2k
extreme heat
'Unbearable': Heatwaves and wildfires continue to claim lives across southern Europe
21 Jun 2024
22.8k
40
on the continent
Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne and Derry City discover opponents after European draw
Updated 18 Jun 2024
3.5k
6
Environment
EU elections: 'We are hurtling towards climate disaster, but leadership is now entirely absent'
Sadhbh O' Neill
16 Jun 2024
9.7k
Measles
GPs advise parents that infants 6-11 months should receive extra MMR vaccine if travelling abroad
14 Jun 2024
7.1k
29
battle royale (with cheese)
Supermac's wins another victory over McDonald's in 'Big Mac' trademark battle
5 Jun 2024
23.0k
21
ceasefire plan
Taoiseach among European leaders urging all parties to consider Gaza ceasefire plan
1 Jun 2024
4.7k
Giorgia Meloni
Italian PM sets 'clear objective' for EU election to 'build a right-wing government in Europe'
1 Jun 2024
11.5k
Champions
Olympiakos become first Greek club ever to win a European title by defeating Fiorentina
29 May 2024
2.9k
6
European Commission
Von der Leyen squares off against rivals in debate organised by Eurovision broadcaster
23 May 2024
10.7k
The Morning Lead
The inside story behind the months of secret talks that led to Ireland recognising Palestine
We go behind the scenes to see the diplomatic efforts of Irish officials that brought Ireland to the point of recognising a Palestinian State.
Niall O'Connor
23 May 2024
25.5k
Drugs
The HSE wants drug users to fill out survey to discover trends - and figure out harm reductions
22 May 2024
9.7k
30
buzzing around
New e-scooter laws mean electric scooter rental schemes can now be legal in Irish cities
20 May 2024
20.3k
45
super subs
Meet the 'replacements' who could take over seats in Europe if elected MEPs bow out
Sisters, sons, press officers and councillors. This election, it’s all very inside baseball.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
18 May 2024
19.8k
37
EP2024
European Elections: Will young people get out and vote?
Leon Diop
16 May 2024
4.1k
tbilisi protests
EU warns Georgia must withdraw 'foreign influence' law or face tougher path to membership
15 May 2024
5.6k
40
Robert Fico
Explainer: Who is Robert Fico, the Slovakian prime minister who was shot today?
15 May 2024
14.2k
European People's Party
Fine Gael condemns political violence after EU partners refused to sign letter denouncing far right
11 May 2024
11.6k
Health
Significant spike in whooping cough in small babies in Ireland, after five infants die in England
10 May 2024
19.9k
14
European Defence
Macron warns 'mortal' Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression
25 Apr 2024
9.7k
53
Latest poll
Here's what people's housing situation tells us about how they will vote
Fine Gael’s popularity lies with homeowners, while 50% of those in council rented accommodation back Sinn Féin.
Christina Finn
16 Apr 2024
29.9k
57
Gaza
Recognition of Palestine by EU countries 'much closer', Harris says after meeting with Spanish PM
Pedro Sanchez has previously said his country plans to extend recognition to the Palestinians by July.
12 Apr 2024
17.9k
Explainer
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming European elections
Between the four days of 6-9 June voters across the EU will go to the polls to elect a new parliament.
31 Mar 2024
10.8k
34
Schengen
Romania and Bulgaria set to join the EU's visa-free zone tomorrow
30 Mar 2024
27.0k
MEPs
Barry Andrews: Watch as Russia interferes with European politics ahead of the elections
Barry Andrews
20 Mar 2024
10.1k
Europe
Ireland set to defend itself in case over failure to protect peat bogs from turf cutting
14 Mar 2024
7.1k
Europe
Labour select Ó Ríordáin as Dublin candidate for European Parliament Elections
27 Jan 2024
12.4k
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