EU advises all citizens to keep 72 hours worth of emergency supplies
The European Union is advising all citizens to keep at least 72 hours of supplies at home at all times. The advice is contained in a new paper produced by…
EU fears pharmaceuticals are next despite Taoiseach’s hopes
The European Commission expect pharmaceuticals to be next on Donald Trump’s hit list, that’s despite the Taoiseach’s hopes that the sector will dodge US tariffs. The pharma industry has grown…
Ireland hit with massive tariffs by US as the EU threatens to retaliate
Donald Trump has imposed sweeping 20 percent tariffs on the European Union, including Ireland. “President Trump’s announcement of universal tariffs on the whole world, including the EU, is a major…
Hungary’s anti-pride law breaches European Convention on Human Rights, says O’Flaherty
Hungary’s new law banning pride marches is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty has warned. The Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner, Michael O’Flaherty, has…
Flurry of calls amongst ministers as EU braces for inundation of Trump tariffs
Ireland’s trade minister has been exchanging messages with his European counterparts as the EU braces for a possible inundation of Trump tariffs tomorrow. US President, Donald Trump, has named 2…
High rate of measles cases in Ireland
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has warned of a high number of measles, with Ireland reporting the fourth highest number of cases in Europe by population…
Dublin’s EU museum officially opens
The European Parliament’s interactive museum in Dublin has officially opened four months after its soft launch. In 2019, the European Parliament decided it would open museums across Europe to try…
McGrath: Trump car tariffs ‘deeply regrettable’
The decision by Donald Trump to impose tariffs on all foreign cars exported to the US is “deeply regrettable”, says Michael McGrath. The US has announced that new tariffs will…
EU-wide driving licence rules agreed
The European Parliament and EU ministers have reached an agreement to standardise rules on driving licences across the European Union. A probationary period for novice drivers will be enforced across…
Six suspected drug traffickers arrested as part of international operation
An Garda Síochána have arrested six people suspected of involvement in large-scale drug trafficking. The arrests were part of an international operation coordinated by the EU’s law enforcement agency, Europol.…