Biden basks in Ireland's welcome as he highlights personal and political ties

Irish Standard Time — Friday, April 14, 2023

President Joe Biden is spending most of his trip to Ireland this week exploring his family's roots, from the shoemaker who sailed from Newry in ...

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The 10 stadiums UK and Ireland will use for Euro 2028 including two still unfinished ...

Irish Standard Time — Friday, October 06, 2023

The UK and Ireland are set to win the rights to host Euro 2028.The big announcement is expected to be approved by UEFA's executive committee next ... View article...

The most dangerous areas to drive in Northern Ireland revealed

Irish Standard Time — Friday, October 06, 2023

New figures show the areas with the highest and lowest rates of driving offences around Northern Ireland , with 40,335 offences recorded on our roads ... View article...

Kremlin angry at Norway joining EU ban on Russian cars

Irish Standard Time — Friday, October 06, 2023

Moscow criticised Norway's decision to ban Russian-registered private cars with nine or fewer seats – which came into force on Wednesday as part ... View article...

Ancient gold treasures depicting Norse gods unearthed in Norway: "A very special find"

Irish Standard Time — Friday, October 06, 2023

The tiny, thin gold-foil artifacts date back about 1,400 years to the Merovingian period in Norway , which began in 550 and lasted until about 800, ... View article...

Africa: Foreign Aid Drying Up in Africa

Irish Standard Time — Monday, November 29, 2010

Africa: Foreign Aid Drying Up in Africa : "Economic recession has forced some European countries like Britain, France, Germany, Ireland , Greece and Portugal to consider austerity measures with rising ...

The therapy of fighting with miniature dragons

Irish Standard Time — Tuesday, August 24, 2021

"Over the last 18 months I've suffered with my mental health and it's been a saving grace. "I'd implore anyone who is struggling to give it a go," he added. View article... - BBC

Norway Joins EU's Latest Sanctions Package Against Russia

Irish Standard Time — Tuesday, October 03, 2023

Norway will introduce the latest round of sanctions against Russia, joining similar measures by the European Union, its foreign ministry said. View article...

Nazi SS teacher who fled to Ireland after being sentenced to death for rounding up Jews in ...

Irish Standard Time — Friday, October 06, 2023

He was sentenced to death in France after the war before fleeing to Ireland in 1945 where he taught French at St Conleth's College in Dublin from 1957 ... View article...

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