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Ireland presses EU for tougher action against Israel

Ireland presses EU for tougher action against Israel

Mon 6 Jul 2026 06:46 CEST

The EU presidency, Ireland, is pushing for a tougher stance on Israel's actions in the West Bank, Gaza and Lebanon. The EU Commission promises to come up with proposals

Ireland takes over EU presidency with focus on enlargement and tough budget talks

Ireland takes over EU presidency with focus on enlargement and tough budget talks

Fri 3 Jul 2026 06:00 CEST

More countries will be led toward membership and a new budget will be hammered out when Ireland takes over the EU. But difficult compromises will be required, warns Prime Minister Micheál Martin

Zelenskyy urges EU to stop companies supplying Russia with raw materials

Zelenskyy urges EU to stop companies supplying Russia with raw materials

Wed 1 Jul 2026 09:12 CEST

Extensive aluminum exports to Russia are hanging like a heavy shadow over Ireland as the country takes over the presidency of the EU Council of Ministers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is critical

Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel crisis

Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel crisis

Tue 14 Apr 2026 19:32 CEST

Prime Minister Micheál Martin's conservative coalition government survived a confidence vote on Tuesday over its handling of the fuel crisis.

Protests paralyze Ireland - military may assist

Protests paralyze Ireland - military may assist

Thu 9 Apr 2026 13:58 CEST

Fuel protests are raging across large parts of Ireland, with several main roads blocked by heavy vehicles. The military is to step in to get traffic moving

Moscow meeting ends: "No compromise yet"

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Moscow meeting ends: "No compromise yet"

Tue 2 Dec 2025 06:43 CET

The meeting between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin has ended after nearly five hours. “Productive,” writes Russian peace negotiator Kirill Dmitriev – but according to his colleague Yuri Ushakov, they failed to agree on any compromise

Catherine Connolly Elected as Ireland's New President

Catherine Connolly Elected as Ireland's New President

Sat 25 Oct 2025 16:10 CEST

The independent left politician Catherine Connolly will become Ireland's next president. She has a solid political background with strong opinions on war, Nato and EU

Hamas Welcomes Trump's Statement

Hamas Welcomes Trump's Statement

Thu 13 Mar 2025 02:05 CET

Ireland participates in genocide process against Israel

Ireland participates in genocide process against Israel

Thu 7 Nov 2024 18:03 CET

Ireland will join South Africa's process against Israel for crimes against humanity before the end of the year, announces the country's Foreign Minister.