The Irish Times

Pleas to finance border walls rejected by European Commission

Group of member states call for EU cash for barbed wire and fencing to halt migrants

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 19:25

New wave of migrants will be met by less welcoming EU

Europe Letter: beefed-up border force reflects the bloc’s increasingly hardened edge

Wed Aug 04 2021 - 21:03

Earthquake in Albania leaves at least 21 dead and 600 injured

Balkan neighbours send help to search for survivors in collapsed buildings

Tue Nov 26 2019 - 18:20

The Irish Times view of US policy change on Israeli settlements: Reckless and irresponsible

By giving Israel a green light to accelerate settlement-building in the West Bank, Trump may have guaranteed the indefinite prolongation of a political, security and humanitarian crisis that will long outlive his sorry presidency

Wed Nov 20 2019 - 00:05

Balkan leaders head for Brussels with EU hopes under a cloud

Serbia boosts ties with Moscow amid doubts over EU commitment to the region

Sun Oct 27 2019 - 18:00

Hungary hopes Turkey’s invasion of Syria will stop migrants reaching EU

Budapest ready to help settle migrants in Syria if Ankara creates a ‘safe zone’

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 18:33

EU ministers demand Turkish withdrawal from Syria

Sanctions and embargoes against Ankara in prospect as Syrian peace ‘far more difficult’

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 18:53

EU condemns Turkey’s incursion into Syria amid refugee fears

EU criticises Ankara incursion in wake of US exit and fears refugees may again take flight

Wed Oct 09 2019 - 20:15

Ukrainian court releases suspect in downing of Flight MH17

Russia eyes prisoner swap while MEPs urge Kiev not to hand Vladimir Tsemakh to Moscow

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 16:34

Turkey accuses EU of bias over oil drilling in Cypriot waters

Erdogan vows to protect Turkish Cypriot rights and to continue drilling

Wed Jul 10 2019 - 21:40

Who is in the running for the EU's top jobs?

Europe Editor Patrick Smyth sets the scene and looks at the runners and riders

Mon Jul 01 2019 - 14:40

US defence secretary departs role ahead of FBI investigation

Patrick Shanahan was deemed counterweight to John Bolton’s hawkishness

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 20:33

Brexit forces its way on to EU summit agenda

Union leaders feel need to remind UK of stances on withdrawal accord and extension

Mon Jun 17 2019 - 17:59

Albania, North Macedonia braced for delay to EU membership talks

European Commission backing for Balkan states meets French and Dutch opposition

Mon Jun 17 2019 - 17:05

Moldova crisis deepens as rival governments vie for power

Major powers call for calm as pro-EU and pro-Russian parties face off against old cabinet

Mon Jun 10 2019 - 18:42

Albania and North Macedonia may get EU accession talks go-ahead

Turkey has continued to move further away from union, commission warns

Wed May 29 2019 - 18:42

Fraught US-Iran relations could tip over into war

America Letter: While Trump wants to avoid Middle-East conflict, volatile factors simmer

Sat May 18 2019 - 01:00

Turkey begins naval exercises near drill ship off Cyprus

EU and US express concern at drilling as Turkey plans to send second ship

Tue May 14 2019 - 21:38

EU calls on US to show restraint over Iran

Foreign ministers warn Mike Pompeo against escalating dispute

Mon May 13 2019 - 20:04

EU leaders state intention to prioritise climate change action

Focus also placed on EU top jobs as members look to take responsibility for union’s future

Thu May 09 2019 - 21:24

Up to €4.4bn pledged to help refugees inside Syria and on borders

Leaders warn of social upheaval in own countries if assisted returns not sped up

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 19:02

Albanian protesters urge scandal-hit government to quit

Prime minister Rama digs in and eyes EU accession talks as the West calls for calm

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 19:02

Venezuela opposition leader plans to return home despite regime threats

Juan Guaidó to defy authorities following tour of South American neighbours

Mon Mar 04 2019 - 01:00

Eamon Gilmore nominated as EU special representative for human rights

Ex-tánaiste’s appointment comes after Lane nominated for chief economist role with ECB

Tue Feb 19 2019 - 17:29

Venezuela crisis: Montevideo summit seeks to end political stand-off

Embattled president Maduro backs EU-chaired initiative but opposition rejects it

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 19:59

US continues to furnish ammunition for Europe’s frustration

Washington sparks fears with Iran trade sanctions and nuclear arms race moves

Sun Feb 03 2019 - 19:16

Demise of cold war arms treaty sends chill across Europe

US and Russia halt compliance with 1987 pact and trade blame over missile range

Sun Feb 03 2019 - 19:00

Maduro holds on to power despite domestic and global pressure

Rallies support incumbent and rival Guaidó, as Venezuela’s army backing may be on wane

Sun Feb 03 2019 - 16:50

European Parliament recognises Guaidó as Venezuelan interim president

Vote comes as arrest and expulsion of foreign journalists in Venezuela draws condemnation

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 15:16

West hails Greek vote to end 28-year name row with Macedonia

‘North Macedonia’ to step up EU and Nato bids despite Russian anger

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 15:37

Maduro wins backing of Venezuelan senior military figures

World leaders split over power struggle in crisis-stricken South American country

Thu Jan 24 2019 - 19:56

Polish minister makes waves as Coveney clings to backstop lifeline

Europe Letter: Poland and US deny calling Middle East meeting to build anti-Iran alliance

Thu Jan 24 2019 - 01:00

Eamon Gilmore nominated to lead EU human rights advocacy

Simon Coveney proposes former Labour Party leader for Brussels-based post

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 13:43

EU calls for calm as Kosovo tax move sparks new row with Serbia

Kosovo targets Serbia's imports after Belgrade blocks its bid to join Interpol

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 19:02