# Europe

Last month

September 2023

# Update

Maguire and Nordqvist caught by late rally as USA hold 7-5 lead at Solheim Cup

The pair were two up after eight holes but eventually lost out to Lexi Thompson and Megan Khang.

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Sep 23rd 2023, 1:04 PM

# Europe

Pope Francis urges governments to do more to help migrants crossing the Mediterranean

The Pope is currently in France where he has met with bishops and young people.

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Sep 23rd 2023, 12:29 PM

This year

2023

# Extreme Weather

Spain, Portugal battle wildfires as temperatures soar

The Iberian peninsula is in the middle of a third heatwave this summer.

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Aug 7th 2023, 3:56 PM

# Wildfires

130 people evacuated as wildfire spreads on Spain-France border

Local people were evacuated overnight from several villages as a precaution.

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Aug 5th 2023, 2:31 PM

# Climate Change

The era of climate change denial is mostly gone, Micheál Martin says

Severe heatwaves have gripped southern Europe, parts of the United States, Mexico and China this month.

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Jul 25th 2023, 12:17 PM

# Heatwave

High temperature records set to be broken as much of Europe prepares for heatwave peak

Health authorities have sounded alarms from North America to Europe and Asia, urging people to stay hydrated and shelter from the burning sun.

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Jul 18th 2023, 12:40 PM

Voices

Opinion: We've just had the hottest week on record and we're cheering a gutted EU Nature bill?

Lorna Bogue says the Nature Restoration Law debacle in the EU this week should be viewed as the climate failure it is.

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Jul 13th 2023, 11:00 PM

# Bosnia

Thousands commemorate victims of Srebrenica massacre in Bosnia

The massacre is the only recognised genocide in Europe since the Holocaust.

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Jul 11th 2023, 11:20 AM

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Analysis: The Canadian wildfires are a wakeup call for Ireland on our climate commitments

Seána Glennon writes from Toronto about the devastating wildfires and their impact on health, climate and policy.

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Jul 1st 2023, 8:00 PM

# Climate Change

Europe is 2.3 degrees hotter than before industrial revolution, climate report finds

The continent, which has been warming twice the global average since the 1980s, saw its warmest summer on record last year.

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Jun 19th 2023, 2:09 PM

Voices

Analysis: In Europe, Ireland is an outlier when it comes to climate action

Emma DeSouza reports on the climate debates in Strasbourg.

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Jun 15th 2023, 7:00 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Europol: Rise in arrests of dissident republicans and right-wing terror suspects in Ireland

A report by

Niall O'Connor

The figures are contained in Europol’s TE-SAT or the European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Report which is compiled by the EU’s policing agency.

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Jun 15th 2023, 12:05 AM

# NATO

Nato begins the biggest air force drill in its history

Up to 10,000 people will participate in the drills.

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Jun 12th 2023, 12:36 PM

# Global Economy

Latest World Bank report offers dim outlook for global economy in 2023

The bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report, which it issued today, marks an upgrade from its previous forecast in January.

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Jun 6th 2023, 4:19 PM

# Europe

Ireland is to join four European defence projects following cabinet approval

The four projects, which will need Dáil approval, are associated with purchase of military equipment, ammunition and also cyber security information sharing.

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May 30th 2023, 7:40 PM

# Europe

Gardaí assist in Europol operation that freed six children from child sexual abuse

The operation, dubbed the Victim Identification Taskforce organised by Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), took place earlier this month.

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May 26th 2023, 11:48 AM

# Liverpool

Eurovision: Everything you need to know as Ireland's Wild Youth compete in the first semi-final

So who are the favourites this year? Who’s hosting it? Does Ireland have a shot?

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May 9th 2023, 8:02 PM

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Peter Flanagan: 'We were class at Eurovision back then' - remembering when Ireland was edgy & cool

The comedian looks at the quirks of Irish Eurovision entries over the years and says we’ve (probably) come a long way.

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May 9th 2023, 6:30 PM

# 'Ndrangheta mafia

More than 130 people arrested as part of international investigation on Calabrese mafia

A spokesperson for Belgium’s federal prosecutors’ office said it’s ‘likely the biggest operation ever carried out in Europe against the Calabrese mafia’.

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May 3rd 2023, 1:04 PM

# Measles

Ireland has one of the lowest rates of measles immunisation in Europe

Measles rates in Europe went down during the pandemic, but it is possible that cases were underreported during that time.

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Apr 25th 2023, 9:54 AM

# Take a Bow

Record-breaking Chris Ashton hailed as ‘best try-scorer Europe has ever seen’

The winger became the first player to reach 100 Premiership tries during Leicester’s win over Exeter.

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Apr 16th 2023, 8:03 PM

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Dr Rory Hearne: Lifting the ban on evictions was an unforgivable act by a misguided government

The housing expert looks at the legacy of the government’s lifting of the evictions ban and outlines how systems work elsewhere in Europe.

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Apr 8th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Europe

15 EU countries to take legal action over Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Ireland is one of the countries, and the European Parliament has also joined the suit.

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Apr 7th 2023, 3:23 PM

# transatlantic ties

Biden and von der Leyen united in support for Ukraine, but tensions swirl over trade dispute

Meeting today at the White House, the two leaders also discussed a trade dispute that is raising tensions.

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Mar 10th 2023, 9:55 PM

# greece train crash

Greece mourns country's worst ever train accident as death toll at 57

Hundreds of demonstrators have blamed the government for the disaster.

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Mar 2nd 2023, 9:38 PM

Voices

Analysis: Government supports are welcome but will they improve living standards long-term?

Taking the temperature of the global economy, Economist Victor Duggan asks whether government support offered this week will be adequate.

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Feb 26th 2023, 7:30 AM

# One Year On

Ukraine War: How countries across Europe are responding to the refugee crisis, one year on

The invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest refugee crisis in Europe since the Second World War.

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Feb 24th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Austria

Eight dead after weekend avalanches in Austria

The eight deaths came as resorts are filled during the February school holidays in Vienna.

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Feb 5th 2023, 2:03 PM

# Eurozone

Eventful night for Mbappe, Barca and Bayern win as Cancelo makes immediate impact

The France and PSG star missed a penalty – twice – and came off injured as PSG won at Montpellier.

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Feb 1st 2023, 11:16 PM

# Remembrance

Holocaust Remembrance Day marked as peace in Europe again shattered by war

The is marked annually on 27 January, the day the Auschwitz camp was liberated.

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Jan 27th 2023, 10:23 AM

# Czech Republic

Billionaire ex-PM and retired NATO general make Czech presidential run-off

A billionaire, a general and an academic are leading in the first of a likely two-round vote.

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Jan 14th 2023, 5:00 PM

# Europe

Cabinet clears way for Irish Defence Forces to send 174 troops to German-led EU Battlegroup

The Battlegroup will be on standby to respond rapidly to major humanitarian incidents and peacekeeping work.

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Jan 12th 2023, 1:26 PM

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Analysis: How is Ireland doing after 50 years in the EU?

Emma DeSouza recently visited Strasbourg and looked at how Ireland has been doing as a member state.

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Jan 2nd 2023, 7:00 AM

Last year

2022

# Northern Ireland Protocol

Sunak and von der Leyen agree to ‘work together’ to find way forward on NI Protocol

There are hopes that improved relations between London and Brussels could lead to a breakthrough

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Dec 22nd 2022, 3:33 PM

# Netherlands

'A crime against humanity': Dutch PM apologises for 250 years of slavery

The apology comes almost 150 years after the end of slavery in the Netherlands’ overseas colonies

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Dec 19th 2022, 3:11 PM

# RIP

Two-month-old baby dies in migrant shipwreck off Lesbos

The baby boy was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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Dec 17th 2022, 7:27 PM

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Analysis: Are we seeing a change in mood music when it comes to the Northern Ireland Protocol?

Emma DeSouza writes her thoughts from Strasbourg on whether a breakthrough on the Protocol is possible.

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Dec 15th 2022, 5:40 PM

# Aviation

Ryanair CEO raises concerns over potential staff shortages at Dublin Airport this Christmas

He added that a ‘fairer burden of environmental taxes’ could see a 50% increase in air traffic.

O'Leary said that Ryanair was currently engaging with the Dublin Airport Authority over the issue.

The DAA said that it is continuing to recruit for multiple roles at the airport.

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Nov 30th 2022, 3:48 PM

# Baltic blasts

Swedish prosecutor confirms Nord Stream pipeline sabotage as explosive traces found

Four large gas leaks were discovered on Nord Stream’s two pipelines off the Danish island of Bornholm at the end of September.

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Nov 18th 2022, 3:02 PM

# Istanbul

Six dead, 53 wounded in Istanbul explosion

The blast occurred in the well-known Istiklal shopping street.

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Nov 13th 2022, 4:30 PM