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...
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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...
Irish women open up about abortion ahead of referendum
When posters with the words ‘Licence To Kill’ were put up in her neighbourhood in advance of Ireland’s referendum on abortion, Amy Callahan decided to...
Trust, political will and communication pivotal to success of peace talks says Irish minister
Trust and communication are two components pivotal to the success of a peace process, Irish Defence Minister Paul Kehoe told CNA in an interview published...
Ireland seal grand slam in style at Twickenham
Ireland secured their third Six Nations grand slam in emphatic style on Saturday when, on a St Patrick’s Day to remember, they overwhelmed defending champions...
Snow storms shut Ireland, Britain calls in the army (Update)
Snow storms shut most of Ireland on Friday and forced Britain to call in the army to battle some of the worst weather seen in nearly 30...
EU’s Tusk warns of hard border in Ireland after Brexit
European Council President Donald Tusk warned Britain on Thursday that its plan to leave the EU’s customs union and single market on Brexit could mean a return...
Blizzards blast UK, Ireland; drivers trapped in Scotland (Update)
Snow storms from Siberia blasted Britain and Ireland on Thursday with the worst weather since 1991, trapping several hundred motorists on roads in Scotland, closing thousands of...
EU drafts N. Ireland control, urges faster Brexit talks
The European Union could maintain much of its sway in Northern Ireland after Brexit under a draft treaty published on Wednesday that caused anger in...
Snow-covered Britain, Ireland gripped by ‘Beast from the East’
Much of Britain and Ireland was blanketed in snow on Wednesday as freezing Siberian weather dubbed ‘the Beast from the East’, disrupted the travel plans of thousands....
Ireland maintain perfect start in wild 37-27 win over Wales
Ireland maintained their perfect Six Nations start on Saturday but were made to sweat for it in a frantic 37-27 victory over Wales that kept...
McDonald succeeds Gerry Adams as Sinn Fein president
Mary Lou McDonald was confirmed as the new president of Sinn Fein on Saturday, taking over from Gerry Adams in a handover that could advance...
Ireland to hold abortion referendum at the end of May
Ireland‘s government has proposed holding a referendum to liberalise the country’s abortion regime at the end of May, offering voters the first opportunity in 35...
Paphos eyes Irish market as new flights to Dublin kick in
TOURISM professionals are heading to Dublin this week to drum up business at an important world trade show, according to officials. Representatives from the Paphos...
Europe battered by storms (Update)
Gusting winds blew a train off its tracks, injuring eight people, as winter storm Burglind battered Switzerland on Wednesday, bringing trees down on power lines...
May under pressure over Brexit deal
Just hours after a Brexit deal crumbled, British Prime Minister Theresa May came under pressure on Tuesday from opposition parties and even some allies to...
Irish deputy PM agrees to resign, easing election threat
Ireland‘s scandal-hit deputy prime minister resigned on Tuesday, averting a government collapse and potential snap election that had threatened to complicate Brexit talks next month...
