EU plans Arctic surveillance hub amid rising tensions
The European Union has unveiled plans to strengthen surveillance in the Arctic in light of growing security threats from Russia and China and global warming leading to the melting of…
European leaders rally around Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s President gave a silent smile when he was asked if he has become a scapegoat in the US midterm elections. “That’s my answer”, Zelenskyy said in a press conference…
EU and Ireland condemn US sanctions on the International Criminal Court
The Irish government and the European Union have fiercely condemned a decision by the United States to impose sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). US Secretary of State…
Moldova’s pitch as ‘Ireland of Eastern Europe’
Moldova wants to become the “Ireland of eastern Europe”, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has revealed. And its a brand, he says, that has the blessing of Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Prime…
Irish EU presidency convenes energy crisis meeting
EU ambassadors have been brought into a hastily arranged meeting this afternoon to discuss concerns over a growing energy crisis. It comes after days of pressure from the US government…
Ireland to seek role in new Lebanon mission
Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Helen McEntee, is to bring forward legislation aimed at ensuring Irish troops can remain part of any future international peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. The issue is…
Ireland v Israel match this weekend amid boycott calls
The Republic of Ireland will play Israel in the Nations League this weekend despite mounting calls from players, supporters and more than 160 Irish sportspeople for the fixture to be…
UK and Ireland reaffirm commitment to Good Friday Agreement.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, have reaffirmed their commitment to the Good Friday Agreement at their first in person meeting. The two had spoken on the…
Israel sanctions ‘difficult’ says European Council president
Ireland’s persistent campaign to freeze trade ties with Israel has hit a roadblock in Brussels, after European Council President António Costa admitted it remains “difficult” to reach an agreement to…
EU offers Canada associate membership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a major expansion of the European Union’s relationship with Canada, including the possibility of making Canada the EU’s first “associate” member.…