Ireland supports international law over Cyprus’ EEZ
Ireland supports international law over issues in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), the country’s President Michael Higgins said on Wednesday, as he addressed parliament. He...
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Irish president says overcoming legacy of conflict difficult but achievable (Updated)
Irish President Michael Higgins said on Monday that Ireland “very well” understands how overcoming a legacy of conflict and division was a difficult process but...
Ireland into World Cup quarter-finals after thrashing Samoa
Johnny Sexton’s two-try turn dragged 14-man Ireland to the World Cup quarter-finals but Bundee Aki’s red card in the 47-5 win over Samoa could end...
Irish President Michael Higgins due in Cyprus on Sunday
Irish President Michael Higgins will be in Cyprus from October 13-16 following an invitation from President Nicos Anastasiades, it was announced on Tuesday. It will...
Cyprus-Ireland Blue Growth Initiative 2019 concludes
The first “Cyprus-Ireland Blue Growth Initiative” which has taken place in Ireland and Cyprus was successfully concluded, the Irish embassy announced. it said that following...
French court sentences Briton in absentia for murder in Ireland
A French court on Friday sentenced a British journalist in absentia to 25 years in jail for the murder of a French film producer in...
Dear Irish Friends in Cyprus
Dear Irish Friends in Cyprus, We have started the process of forming the Cyprus Ireland Association to promote Irish culture, friendship and networking in Cyprus....
The elephant in the room: the hard border across Cyprus
By Alper Ali Riza Unlike Northern Ireland there is a hard border in Cyprus complete with barbed wire, minefields and soldiers. Worse still it is...
Ireland says UK cannot unilaterally scrap border backstop
Neither Ireland nor the European Union would ever sign up to a backstop agreement to keep the Irish border open after Brexit that could be...
Brexit and the troublesome Irish border
By Gwynne Dyer It was either ignorant or irresponsible for those campaigning for Brexit two years ago to claim that the Irish border would not...
Landslide victory close for Higgins in Ireland
Michael D Higgins is set for a resounding victory after running a popular campaign. Ireland’s ninth president has campaigned for justice and equality throughout his...
Ireland border issue remains major stumbling block on Brexit
European Union negotiator Michel Barnier said on Friday a Brexit deal with the United Kingdom was 90 per cent done, although there was still a...
Ireland ‘must respect US president’s office when Trump visits’
The Irish government must treat the U.S. president’s office with the respect it deserves when Donald Trump visits in November despite disagreeing with many of...
Pope to visit a changed Ireland this weekend
When Pope John Paul II made the first visit by a pontiff to Ireland in 1979, contraception and divorce were still illegal and the Catholic Church’s influence...
Kurt Cobain’s personal items to go on show in Ireland
An exhibition dedicated to late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain opens in Ireland next month, showcasing a selection of the grunge rock singer’s belongings curated by...
Ireland stands behind Cyprus, says minister
Ireland will support Cyprus in any way it can to try and find a way forward with negotiations, Tánaiste and Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
Britain proposes one-year Brexit backstop plan to EU
The British government set out its plans for a one-year backstop plan for the Irish border on Thursday, finding an agreement on only part of...
Dialogue, fundamental element in peace talks says Irish FM
Dialogue is the most fundamental element in any talks when it comes to resolving problems, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney told the Cyprus News Agency...
To resolve non performing loans we should look to Ireland
By Erol Riza The recent calls by EU regulators for greater urgency in resolving non-performing loans (NPLs) in Cyprus, together with efforts by the finance...
Ireland votes in ‘once-in-a-generation’ abortion referendum (Update 2)
Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said he was quietly confident that a strong early turnout in Ireland‘s abortion referendum on Friday would favour those seeking change in...
