Catherine Hardy

World News

Ikea under the EU spotlight over tax

The European Commission says it is to investigate Ikea over its tax dealings. Analysts say it is part of a wider-ranging crackdown by Brussels.

18 December 2017

Economy

Ryanair offers to recognise pilot unions

The Irish low-cost airline offers to recognise pilot unions for the first time in its 32-year history

15 December 2017

World News

Geminids reach a celestial climax

Star Wars is not the only event in happening in the heavens at the moment.

13 December 2017

World News

UK eyes Canada-style trade deal with EU

13 December 2017

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Eiffel Tower lit up with vegetable oil

Paris monuments including the Eiffel Tower and the Sacre Coeur were lit up in blue and green for the end of the Paris climate summit on Tuesday (December 12).

13 December 2017

World News

Brexit deal is good for all - May

11 December 2017

World News

Husband is hopeful after Sunday court hearing postponed

The husband of Briton Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has told Euronews he hopes she could be home in time for Christmas. The 38-year-old mother-of-one from North London is serving a five-year jail term in Iran for alleged spying.

11 December 2017

World News

Tight security for "Day of Rage"

Israeli police increased their presence in Jerusalem on Friday, preparing for a Palestinian "day of rage". However, no extra restrictions were placed on access for worshippers at the flashpoint Al Aqsa mosque. Police say they had no indication of unrest there.

8 December 2017

World News

Greece and Turkey square up over old disputes

Greece and Turkey squared up over old disputes during a state visit to Athens by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Designed to boost relations between the two nations, the first visit of a Turkish president in 65 years quickly turned into a blunt grudge-fest between the NATO allies.

8 December 2017

World News

Poland gets surprise new PM

Poland gets a surprise prime minister to replace the popular Beata Szydlo

8 December 2017

World News

The world reacts to Trump's Jerusalem decision

Diplomatic reaction to Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has been swift and unequivocal

7 December 2017

World News

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh calls for 'new intifada' against Israel

7 December 2017

World News

Forming a government is his next challenge

Billionaire Andrej Babis has been sworn in as prime minister of the Czech Republic. The next challenge he faces is forming a government.

6 December 2017

World News

The DUP takes a stance on Brexit

The DUP says it will not accept any deal that sees economic or political convergence from the United Kingdom

5 December 2017

Belgium

"Close to agreement" on Phase One issues

The EU Commission President and UK Prime Minister say they are confident of reaching agreement on the "Phase One" Brexit issues by the end of the week. Talks on the "Divorce Bill". the rights of EU nationals and the Irish border issue to continue this week.

4 December 2017

World News

Irish PM postpones key press conference

The Brexit turmoil continues as Brussels says it is "satisfied with progress" in talks but the Irish prime minister postpones a key press conference

4 December 2017

Yemen

Yemen blockade must be "completely lifted"

Humanitarian officials warn millions could die if the blockade by a Saudi-led coalition, which has been partially removed, is not completely lifted.

1 December 2017

World News

More details emerge of Hungary letter

More details are emerging of the thinking behind an open letter sent by senior figures to the President of the European Commission asking to cut funding to Budapest.

1 December 2017

Cambodia

"Democracy died in Cambodia today"

The EU and US are promising "concrete steps" against Cambodia after the main opposition party was banned ahead of the country's elections.

17 November 2017

USA

Fire engulfs US retirement home

The alarm was raised just before 11pm local time on Thursday at the Barclay Friends Senior Living Community in West Chester, 35 miles west of Philadelphia.

17 November 2017