More news on this subject
Profile picture of Euronews
"Exaggerated": France's assessment of the Iranian attack on Israel: France and Britain agree that the Iranian attack on Israel was "excessive".
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/15/ubertrieben-irans-angriff-auf-israel-kommt-im-westen-naturgemass-nicht-gut-an
Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
  • The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.

  • To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
Profile picture of Politico
Mike Pence warns Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses: Former U.S. vice president calls on Congress to approve funding for Ukraine aid ...
politico.eu/article/mike-pence-vladimir-putin-russia-united-states-nato-donald-trump-ukraine/
Mike Pence warns Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Catholic primary school in Dublin switches to multideominational patronage: St Mary’s in Dublin 7 is first Catholic school to come under Educate Together ...
irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2024/04/12/catholic-primary-school-in-dublin-switches-to-multideominational-patronage/
Catholic primary school in Dublin switches to multideominational patronage
Profile picture of RTE.ie
IKEA opens first distribution centre in Ireland: IKEA Ireland is opening its first ever logistics facility in Ireland today.
rte.ie/news/business/2024/0417/1443904-ikea-opens-first-distribution-centre-in-ireland/
IKEA opens first distribution centre in Ireland
Profile picture of AsiaOne
Livestreamer Jayner Teh, Wang Lei's ex-disciple, apologises to Chan Brothers for Europe tour saga
asiaone.com/entertainment/livestreamer-jayner-teh-qiao-er-wang-leis-ex-disciple-apologises-chan-brothers-europe-tour-dispute
Livestreamer Jayner Teh, Wang Lei's ex-disciple, apologises to Chan ...
Profile picture of RTE.ie
Irish Muslims celebrate Eid after Ramadan fast: Irish Muslims are celebrating Eid al Fitr following the fast of the holy month of Ramadan.
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0410/1442722-eid-celebrations-ireland/
Irish Muslims celebrate Eid after Ramadan fast
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
Fauci warns against 'normalisation of untruth' since pandemic : Top US doctor in Dublin to receive the Stearne Medal for his outstanding contribution ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41376727.html
Fauci warns against 'normalisation of untruth' since pandemic 
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Dublin-Belfast train to take less than two hours and run hourly after multimillion investment
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/09/dublin-belfast-train-to-take-less-than-two-hours-and-run-hourly-after-multimillion-euro-investment/
Dublin-Belfast train to take less than two hours and run hourly after ...
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
  • An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

  • People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

  • Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

  • A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Profile picture of The Irish Times
‘Average speed’ traffic cameras to be set up on N2, N3 and N5 by autumn: Average speed cameras record vehicles at two distinct points a set distance apart
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/15/new-average-speed-traffic-cameras-to-be-in-place-by-autumn/
‘Average speed’ traffic cameras to be set up on N2, N3 and N5 by autumn
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
All-Ireland finals can go back to September, believes Burns: Jarlath Burns expanded on his idea to enshrine the amateur status and cut down on the €40 million ...
irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41375326.html
All-Ireland finals can go back to September, believes Burns
Profile picture of Euronews
Russia destroys important Ukrainian power plant: Ukraine's electricity supply remains in Russia's crosshairs. An important coal-fired power plant near Kiev was ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/11/ukrainische-stromversorgung-weiter-im-fadenkreuz-russland-zerstort-wichtiges-kraftwerk
Russia destroys important Ukrainian power plant
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Family affairs: How Ireland’s newly rich are putting money to work in secretive firms
irishtimes.com/business/2024/04/18/how-irelands-newly-rich-are-putting-money-to-work-in-secretive-firms/
Family affairs: How Ireland’s newly rich are putting money to work in ...
Profile picture of Euronews
Video. Children in Iraq celebrate Eid al-Fitr: Video. The end of the fasting month of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, was celebrated in many countries.
de.euronews.com/video/2024/04/11/kinder-im-irak-feiern-eid-al-fitr
Video. Children in Iraq celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Profile picture of Euronews
Czech Republic: Is nuclear energy the answer for a green environment?: Czech Republic plans to build four new nuclear reactors to accelerate the green transition ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/09/tschechien-ist-kernenergie-die-antwort-fur-eine-grune-umwelt
Czech Republic: Is nuclear energy the answer for a green environment?
Quick Glance: Czech Republic: Is Nuclear Energy the Answer for a Green Environment?
  • The Czech Republic plans to phase out coal energy within the next 25 years and build four new nuclear reactors to accelerate the green transition.

  • The government commits six billion euros for the construction of the new nuclear reactors, marking the largest investment since the end of the socialist system.

  • Petr Hladík, Czech Minister of the Environment, emphasizes the potential to increase capacity in nuclear power plants and combine them with renewable sources to ensure long-term stable and low energy costs.

  • The tender for the construction of the new reactors will be conducted between the French company EDF and the South Korean company KHNP, excluding Chinese and Russian companies from participation. Czech voters, according to a survey, show low concern about climate change.
Profile picture of Süddeutsche Zeitung
Europe's only daily Ramadan radio show demystifies the fasting month: Ramadan brings a lot of attention to Muslims. In the Netherlands, Europe's only daily ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/ramdan-muslime-niederlande-radio-1.6537483
Europe's only daily Ramadan radio show demystifies the fasting month
Profile picture of Der Standard
Böhmermann and Schulz on Stermann and Grissemann: Gigantic meeting, slightly tense
derstandard.de/story/3000000215244/boehmermann-und-schulz-bei-stermann-und-grissemann-gigantentreffen-leicht-verkrampft
Böhmermann and Schulz on Stermann and Grissemann: Gigantic meeting ...
Profile picture of Euronews
Nuclear accident? Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant hit by three drones: Russia has reported a Ukrainian attack on the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/08/das-darf-nicht-passieren-akw-saporischschja-von-drei-drohnen-getroffen
Nuclear accident? Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant hit by three drones
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
McEntee warned deportations 'highly litigious' as injunction sees asylum seeker flown back to Dublin
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41374048.html
McEntee warned deportations 'highly litigious' as injunction ...
Profile picture of Asia Times
Air defenses gone, Russia dominates Ukraine airspace: By their own admission, the Ukrainians desperately need air defenses.  Most of the high end systems ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/air-defenses-gone-russia-dominates-ukraine-airspace/
Air defenses gone, Russia dominates Ukraine airspace
Profile picture of RTE.ie
Just 38 properties available under HAP scheme last month: There were 38 properties within the discretionary rate of the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0415/1443531-simon-report-hap/
Just 38 properties available under HAP scheme last month
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Profile picture of Euronews
Norway becomes latest European state to boost defence spending: Earlier this month, oil-rich Norway said it wants to increase the number of conscripted soldiers ...
euronews.com/2024/04/05/norway-becomes-latest-european-state-to-boost-defence-spending
Norway becomes latest European state to boost defence spending
Quick Glance: Norway's Contribution to Ukraine and Approach to Russia
  • Norway plans long-term support for Ukraine until 2027, with a total amount of almost €7.6 billion.

  • Norwegian defense support for Ukraine is crucial, especially considering the country's strong defense industry.

  • Due to the geopolitical developments in the region, Norway's economic outlook has improved.

  • Norway is aware of the Russian threat and prepares accordingly, without committing to direct military actions for Ukraine.
Profile picture of Reuters
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes New York, New Jersey - EMSC: An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck New York and New Jersey, the European Mediterranean ...
reut.rs/4cHRtLN
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes New York, New Jersey - EMSC
Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
  • An unusual East Coast earthquake startled millions from New York to rural New England. Over 42 million people may have felt the midmorning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.

  • While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.

  • Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.

  • President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
Profile picture of Irish Independent
Dublin priest dies following tragic accident in Mexico: An Irish priest has died following a tragic accident in Mexico.
independent.ie/irish-news/dublin-priest-dies-following-tragic-accident-in-mexico/a1742661808.html
Dublin priest dies following tragic accident in Mexico
Profile picture of Euronews
Zelenskyy is Europe's most popular leader, exclusive poll reveals: Almost half of Europeans have a positive opinion of Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/05/which-eu-countries-like-and-dislike-zelenskyy-the-most-euronews-poll-shows-big-swings-in-o
Zelenskyy is Europe's most popular leader, exclusive poll reveals
Quick Glance: Zelenskyy: Europe's Most Liked Leader
  • Nearly half of Europeans view Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy positively, with significant variations among member states.

  • Zelenskyy emerges as the most favored and divisive leader among the eight European figures surveyed by Ipsos.

  • The survey highlights Zelenskyy's popularity in regions like the Nordic countries and the Iberian Peninsula, contrasting with negative opinions in countries such as Hungary, Greece, and Bulgaria.

  • The article also delves into Europeans' perceptions of other prominent leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz, and Vladimir Putin.
Profile picture of Irish Independent
Profile picture of The Irish Times
Muslim cleric announces candidacy for European elections in June: Dr Umar al-Qadri, chief imam of Islamic Cultural Centre, to run as an independent in Dublin
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/12/muslim-cleric-announces-candidacy-for-european-elections-in-june/
Muslim cleric announces candidacy for European elections in June
Profile picture of Politico
Germany, France and Poland: This moment may define our children’s future: European allies should shoulder their fair share of NATO’s collective burden and ...
politico.eu/article/germany-france-poland-this-moment-may-define-our-children-future-annalena-baerbock-stephane-sejourne-radoslaw-sikorski/
Germany, France and Poland: This moment may define our children’s future
Quick Glance: Securing Children's Future: Sharing Responsibility and Strengthening Alliance
  • European allies should shoulder their fair share of NATO’s collective burden and demonstrate readiness to take more responsibility for Europe’s defense.

  • With Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine, vigilance is crucial as this moment may shape the future of our children.

  • Defending every inch of NATO territory and standing united against any future Russian aggression is crucial.

  • To enhance transatlantic security, European allies should increase their responsibility and contribute to the collective NATO burden.
Profile picture of Irish Examiner
'All children deserve a place at the table': Families welcome plan to make Dublin autism-friendly 
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41376493.html
'All children deserve a place at the table': Families welcome ...
Profile picture of Euronews
Ireland's house prices continue to rise: Top picks for home buyers: The average price of a home in Ireland was €323,000 as of February, according to new figures ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/17/irelands-house-prices-continue-to-rise-top-picks-for-home-buyers
Ireland's house prices continue to rise: Top picks for home buyers
Profile picture of RTE.ie
Number of cars damaged after fire at showroom in Dublin: A number of cars have been damaged after a fire broke out at a car showroom in Dublin.
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0410/1442680-dublin-fire/
Number of cars damaged after fire at showroom in Dublin
Profile picture of The Drive
Car Culture Hub With Dozens of Classics Destroyed in Garage Inferno in Ireland: A fire in a garage near Dublin may have destroyed millions of dollars worth of ...
thedrive.com/news/car-culture-hub-with-dozens-of-classics-destroyed-in-garage-inferno-in-ireland
Car Culture Hub With Dozens of Classics Destroyed in Garage Inferno in ...
Profile picture of RTE.ie
Taxi licence numbers fall in 23 of 26 counties since 2019: New figures show that the number of taxi licences in operation has fallen in nearly every county ...
rte.ie/news/business/2024/0418/1444140-taxi-licences/
Taxi licence numbers fall in 23 of 26 counties since 2019
Profile picture of UK Defence Journal
F-35 users talk capabilities and deterrence in Europe: By 2030, more than 600 F-35s are expected to be operational in Europe.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/f-35-users-talk-capabilities-and-deterrence-in-europe/
F-35 users talk capabilities and deterrence in Europe
Profile picture of Irish Independent
Dublin pub cuts the cost of a pint of Guinness by €1.40: One pub in Dublin is bucking the trend of rising prices by reducing the cost of a pint of Guinness by €1 ...
independent.ie/regionals/dublin/dublin-news/dublin-pub-cuts-the-cost-of-a-pint-of-guinness-by-140/a1092129259.html
Dublin pub cuts the cost of a pint of Guinness by €1.40
Profile picture of Politico
UK quit Erasmus because of Brits’ poor language skills: Britain turned down the offer to remain a member of the cultural exchange program after Brexit.
politico.eu/article/brits-poor-language-skills-made-erasmus-scheme-too-expensive-says-uk/
UK quit Erasmus because of Brits’ poor language skills