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Dublin, November 27, 2025 – The Irish government has announced a set of new measures aimed at tightening migration and asylum regulations. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan explained that these reforms are designed to better manage population growth and ensure that refugees integrate sustainably......
Dublin, November 12, 2025 — Catherine Connolly was sworn in on Tuesday as Ireland’s 10th president, following a decisive electoral victory at the end of October that signaled a shift toward progressive politics in the country. The 68-year-old politician and long-time independent......
Independent left-wing politician Catherine Connolly has been elected the 10th President of Ireland after securing a landslide victory in Saturday’s election. Official results showed Connolly winning 63% of first-preference votes, far ahead of her rival Heather Humphreys of......
The British and Irish governments are set to present a new framework addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s Troubles, a decades-long conflict that claimed more than 3,500 lives. The initiative is intended to resolve long-standing disputes over how past crimes should be investigated and remembered,......
Irish police have found the remains of a child during a search in north Dublin, in a case that has shocked the country for exposing major gaps in child protection. Gardaí believe the body is that of Daniel Aruebose, who is thought to have disappeared in 2022 at the age of three but was not officially......
Eight people abducted from an orphanage near Port-au-Prince, Haiti, have been safely released after nearly three weeks in captivity, authorities and family members confirmed. Among those freed was Irish aid worker and missionary Gena Heraty, who ran the Our Little Brothers and Sisters orphanage in Kenscoff,......
European Union foreign ministers met in Copenhagen on Saturday amid growing concerns over the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, but little progress was made on the possibility of sanctioning Israel. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas admitted she was “not very optimistic” about reaching......
The diplomatic relations between Morocco and the United Kingdom have taken a new step forward with the arrival of Alex Pinfield OBE as the new British Ambassador to Rabat. On Thursday, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita officially received Mr. Pinfield, who presented the copies of his credentials......
In County Limerick, the village of Kilteely has revived a cherished tradition by reopening its last remaining pub, thanks to the determination of local residents. Once home to seven bars, the village saw them disappear one after another, reflecting a national trend that has closed more than 2,100 pubs......
Ireland is facing a wave of racially motivated attacks that have unsettled immigrant communities, especially those of South Asian origin. In recent weeks, a series of violent incidents in both urban and rural areas have raised fears among immigrants and drawn attention from media abroad. In the Dublin......
Passengers flying with Ryanair from Spain’s main airports may face disruptions as a strike by Azul Handling, the airline’s ground operations subsidiary, is set to begin during the peak summer season. The walkout, called by Spain’s UGT union, highlights grievances over worker sanctions,......
Storm Floris has swept across several parts of the United Kingdom since the weekend, causing widespread power outages, transport disruptions, and event cancellations — particularly in Scotland, the most severely affected region. The UK’s national weather service, the Met Office, issued an......
Qatar Airways has announced an increase in its flight frequency to Casablanca as part of its expanded winter schedule for 2025. The airline will raise its service from four to five weekly flights, aiming to meet growing passenger demand and strengthen connectivity through its Doha hub, Hamad International......