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On 26 April 2025, Dublin’s streets once again became a battleground for Ireland’s divided views on immigration. The “National Protest for Ireland,” an anti-immigration rally, drew thousands to the capital, echoing a similar event two years prior—the 2023 “Rally for All,” a pro-immigration march...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump met today inside St Peter’s Basilica, just minutes before the funeral service for Pope Francis, in what both sides have described as a deeply significant encounter. The 15-minute meeting was characterised as "very productive"...
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The UK Government's borrowing reached £151.9 billion for the 2024-2025 financial year, marking the second-highest borrowing level in a decade, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This figure exceeded the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) forecast by £14.6 billion and...
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The General Story The United Kingdom government, through its Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria), is poised to approve experiments within weeks to dim sunlight as a means to combat global warming, according to a recent article from The Telegraph. These outdoor field trials, supported...
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Vatican Announces Passing of Pope Francis VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, the Vatican announced in a video statement. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo...

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UK Government Plans Visa Restrictions to Curb Asylum Claims

UK Government Plans Visa Restrictions to Curb Asylum Claims The UK government is set to introduce stricter visa regulations targeting nationalities deemed likely to overstay and seek asylum, according to Home Office proposals reported by The Times. Countries such as Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri...

Spain's Plan to Reduce Working Week

Spain is advancing plans to shorten its official working week from 40 to 37.5 hours while maintaining current salary levels. The Spanish cabinet is set to review the proposal before it heads to parliament, where it is expected to spark extensive debate. Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz, the driving...

Merz Falls Short in Historic Bundestag Vote: Germany’s Next Chancellor in Limbo

Germany’s political landscape was thrown into uncertainty today after Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democrats (CDU), failed to secure the majority vote required in the Bundestag to become the country’s next chancellor. Despite his conservative bloc winning the federal election two and...

Fianna Fáil Holds Narrow Lead in New Poll as Sinn Féin Closes the Gap

Fianna Fáil has maintained its position as the country’s most popular party, according to a new Sunday Independent / Ireland Thinks opinion poll, but its lead over Sinn Féin has narrowed to just one percentage point. The poll, conducted earlier this week, suggests Fianna Fáil’s support has...

Gardaí to Gain Powers Over Face Coverings at Protests Under New Law

Gardaí will soon be granted expanded powers to compel individuals to remove face coverings during protests if they are believed to be concealing their identity or intimidating others, under new legislation being brought before Cabinet by Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan. The proposed...

Ireland Deports 39 Georgian Nationals, Including Families, in Second Charter Flight of 2025

Deportation Operation Overview On the night of May 1, 2025, Ireland deported 39 Georgian nationals, including five children, four women, and 30 men, on a chartered flight from Dublin Airport to Tbilisi, Georgia. The group, which included family units, had received deportation orders but failed...

Germany’s BfV Labels AfD as Right-Wing Extremist, Citing Threat to Democracy

BfV’s Designation of AfD as Extremist On May 2, 2025, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), officially classified the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a “confirmed right-wing extremist organization.” This designation...

Reform UK’s Historic Wins Shake Up British Politics

Reform UK’s Historic Wins Shake Up British Politics A Record-Breaking By-Election in Runcorn and Helsby In an unprecedented turn of events, Reform UK has secured a stunning victory in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, with Sarah Pochin overturning Labour’s substantial majority to become the...

Ireland Delays Pension Auto-Enrolment to January 2026 for Smoother Rollout

The Government pushes back the launch of My Future Fund to align with the tax year and support smaller businesses, but trade unions criticize the move. The Irish Government has postponed the start of its pension auto-enrolment scheme, My Future Fund, from September 30, 2025, to January 1, 2026...

Ireland’s GDP Grows 3.2% in Q1 2025, Driven by Multinational Sectors

Ireland’s GDP Grows 3.2% in Q1 2025, Driven by Multinational Sectors Economic growth shows a strong rebound, but volatility in GDP figures underscores the influence of multinational activity. Preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveal that Ireland’s Gross Domestic...

Hate Crimes in Ireland Rise Slightly in 2024, But Under-Reporting Persists

Gardaí report a modest increase in hate crimes, with race and nationality as leading motives, while urging greater community trust to combat under-reporting. In 2024, An Garda Síochána recorded 676 hate crimes and hate-related incidents, a slight rise from 651 the previous year, according to...

Ireland to Begin Negotiations for First Military Radar System This Summer

Ireland to Begin Negotiations for First Military Radar System This Summer The sophisticated system, expected to roll out from 2026, aims to enhance Ireland’s airspace security amid growing threats. Ireland is set to launch negotiations this summer for its first-ever military radar program, a...

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