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Netherlands again 4th on European Union material prosperity list

Last year, the Dutch gross domestic product (GDP) per resident was 63,000 euros, putting the Netherlands in fourth place for material prosperity in the European Union, Statistics Netherlands and Eurostat reported. The Netherlands was also in fourth place …

EU to review trade ties with Israel following criticism of conduct in war in Gaza

BRUSSELS, Belgium — European Union foreign ministers will hold formal discussions later this month on a demand to review an EU pact governing trade ties with Israel over its conduct of the war in Gaza, the bloc’s top diplomat said Thursday. Israel’s …

European Parliament changes protection status of wolves

The European Parliament has changed the EU’s wolf protection status from ‘strictly protected’ to ‘protected’, to align it with the Bern Convention. With 371 votes for, 162 against and 37 abstentions, the parliament supported the European Commission’s …

European Commission issues warning to Ireland over landfill

EU dealt 'Irexit' warning as support for bloc in Ireland falling

A new poll has revealed support for the European Union in Ireland has fallen to its lowest level since 2012. Support has been declining slowly since it hit a high in 2019 during Brexit negotiations.At that time 93% of people expressed their continued …

Ryanair and Irish drinks industry could be impacted due to EU counter-tariffs

Ryanair, Irish whiskey and spirit producers could be badly impacted by the EU decision to announce countermeasures in response to tariffs from US President Donald Trump. However, Tánaiste Simon Harris stated that it was not too late for everyone to step …

'Utterly shameful': Irish MEPs slam EU offer to assist Israel in replacing Gaza aid agencies

AN OFFER MADE by the European Union’s top diplomat to assist Israel in replacing aid agencies in Gaza has been described as “utterly shameful” and “against what we stand for” by two Irish MEPs.  On Wednesday evening, the EU’s High Representative for …

EU to Track Crypto Transfers Under New AML Rules: Eurogroup President

The European Union is planning to track cryptocurrency transfers, according to remarks made by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe. Speaking yesterday at the European Anti-Financial Crime Summit 2025, Donohoe, also Ireland’s Minister for Finance, discussed …

Based Polish Presidential Candidate Burns Down European Union Slave Flag

Tough Polish Presidential Candidate and Member of European Parliament (MEP) Grzegorz Braun recently set ablaze a European Union (EU) flag from a building at the Ministry of Industry in a mining town in Poland.   After the flag burning, Braun addressed …

Gaisce Ambassador from Offaly visits European Parliament

COLAISTE Naomh Cormac Kilcormac 6th Year student Eoin Moylan visited the European Parliament in April as a member of the Gaisce Youth Ambassadors. Eoin is the youngest male and only secondary school student on the panel and one of two ambassadors from …

Israeli blockade 'unacceptable' for most of EU - Richmond

The wars in Gaza and Ukraine dominated a two-day meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Warsaw, which concluded this afternoon. The informal meeting is part of a series of events being held by Poland during its presidency of the Council of the EU. …

The EU will hold talks later this month on reviewing ties with Israel as concern mounts over Gaza

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union foreign ministers will hold formal discussions later this month on a demand to review an EU pact governing trade ties with Israel over its conduct of the war in Gaza, the bloc’s top diplomat said Thursday. Israel’s ongoing …

'Irexit' looms as Irish support for EU membership falls to lowest level in over a decade

Irish support for EU membership has fallen to its lowest level in 12 years, a damning new poll has revealed. Only 82 per cent of people now believe Ireland should remain in the EU - a two percentage point drop from last year's figure. The decline comes …

Irish woman goes through hell despite her US green card

Cliona Ward, a green card holder, was detained at San Francisco airport on 21 April, before being sent to an immigration facility in Tacoma, Washington. | Photo: Gofundme Clíona Ward, a 29-year-old from Co Meath, Ireland, had visions of California’s golden …

Producer prices fall 1.6% in EU & euro area in March 2025

Industrial producer prices in March 2025 decreased by 1.6 per cent in both the euro area and the EU on a month-over-month (MoM) basis, according to first estimates from Eurostat. This followed slight increases in February 2025, when prices rose by 0.2 per …

E-government services spectacularly ignored by EU citizens: But why is that?

Over a quarter of a century after the explosion of the World Wide Web, the digital revolution in the EU appears to have stopped halfway. The latest Eurostat report on the bloc's digitalisation shows 44% of the population lacks basic digital skills. …

'US is counting on fragmentation within the EU', Taoiseach says in Brussels meeting

Europe must stay united as the US is "counting on" a divided EU in its trade war against the continent, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said while in Brussels meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.It was the first time the …

EU proposes hitting US-made planes and cars with tariffs if trade talks fail

EUROPEAN COUNTERMEASURES published today that could kick in if there is an escalation in the trade dispute between the US and the EU should be met with “cool heads”, according to Tánaiste Simon Harris.  Speaking during Leaders’ Questions, Harris said he …

Ireland is pitching a law to force big tech companies to vet ads before publication

Ireland has pitched a law to force tech companies to vet ads before publishing them, according to reporting by Financial Times. This is part of a larger push by the EU Commission to make tech entities responsible for financial fraud that occurs on their …

MAT Recovery Centers Advocates for Expanded Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment in Washington, D.C.

MAT Recovery Centers calls for broader access to medication-assisted treatment to combat addiction and improve health equity in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tom Welch, Chief Operating …

HK Refurbished Stock Expands Access to Premium Renewed Smartphones for Latin American Wholesalers via Hong Kong

Latin American wholesalers gain access to top-grade renewed smartphones via Hong Kong, offering tariff-free sourcing and steady supply. UNITED KINGDOM, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to shifting global trade dynamics and rising …

Dr. Sam Sammane's 'Republic of Mars' Hits #1 Bestseller on Amazon in Mystery and Space-Themed Lists

Dr. Sam Sammane’s 'Republic of Mars' tops Amazon charts, blending sci-fi and mystery in a chilling, thought-provoking look at memory, control, and truth. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era where …

BTC AND THE NATIONAL POLICE FCU LAUNCH SEASON TWO OF FACING EVIL: A COP’S STORY OF MURDER, MAYHEM AND THE AFTERMATH

Season Two of true-crime podcast being launched during Police Week. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bator Training & Consulting, Inc., the founder of the Police Officers’ Credit Union Association, has once …

First 5 California Announces Stronger Starts Day of Action 2025

First 5 California Announces Statewide Day of Action with Press Conference at Fairytale Town SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California today announced the upcoming Stronger Starts Day of Action 2025 …

Sam Sammane’s ‘Republic of Mars’ Imagines a Future Colony—and the Fragile Politics Holding It Together

The speculative novel, released May 4 on Amazon, paints a haunting portrait of stability, memory, and the quiet ways freedom begins to unravel. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Not all political collapse begins with …

AC Future Host Showcase of AI-Enhanced Mobile Housing Innovation with Guest Speaker, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma

California State Treasurer to Keynote at AC Future Sustainable Living Event NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AC Future, the pioneer in AI-enabled sustainable living, in collaboration with Sunstone Management, …

EDITORIAL: “But who will pick our olives?” – Demographic decline and refugee inclusion

By Catherine Woollard Week after week, newspaper articles and research publications sound the alarm on the impact of Europe’s demographic crisis. Last week, a piece put the spotlight on Poland, arguing that this is not just an economic question but one of …

MEDITERRANEAN: Greece under renewed pressure to end pushbacks ― Cyprus accused of failing to protect vulnerable groups ...

The Council of Europe (CoE) Commissioner for Human Rights has demanded that Greece adopts a zero-tolerance approach to pushbacks and strengthens border safeguards. A report by the CoE Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) …

NORDIC COUNTRIES: Finland maintains closure of border with Russia ― Proposals to deter asylum applications and encourage ...

The Finnish government has announced that it will keep its border with Russia closed until further notice. The Swedish government has restated its plans to increase financial incentives to encourage voluntary returns and is considering limiting the right …

ECRE Legal Note: The Cessation of International Protection and Review of Protection Statuses in Europe

|Published on: 8th May 2025|Categories: News| ECRE has published a legal note on cessation of international protection and review of international protection statuses in Europe. It is a new version of a similar legal note that was published in 2021, …

LEGACY CANNABIS GENETICS STUDY LAUNCHES COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO TAKE CALIFORNIA’S UNDERSTANDING TO NEXT LEVEL

“People and Their Plants, a Community-Driven Study” tours the state inviting stakeholders to contribute to legacy cannabis history and help plan its future SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A first-of-its-kind …

Markets at a Crossroads: EBC Financial Group Examines Biggest Post-Pandemic Divergence in Central Bank Policies

Global rate paths diverge as markets react to U.S. tariffs, Eurozone easing, and escalating geopolitical risks. DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where central banks once moved in lockstep, traders are now facing a …

Markets at a Crossroads: EBC Financial Group Examines Biggest Post-Pandemic Divergence in Central Bank Policies

Global rate paths diverge as markets react to U.S. tariffs, Eurozone easing, and escalating geopolitical risks. DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where central banks once moved in lockstep, traders are now facing a …

Markets at a Crossroads: EBC Financial Group Examines Biggest Post-Pandemic Divergence in Central Bank Policies

Global rate paths diverge as markets react to U.S. tariffs, Eurozone easing, and escalating geopolitical risks. DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where central banks once moved in lockstep, traders are now facing a …

US Policy in the Middle East: A Report Card

I. Executive Summary   President Donald J. Trump’s trip to the Middle East next week comes on the heels of more than three months of whirlwind activity in US foreign policy where the region has been a higher priority than it was in the early months of the …

Trump’s Gulf Visit: Strategic Stakes and Symbolic Optics

President Donald Trump is heading to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE on his first foreign trip of his second term, with major investment deals, defense cooperation, and tech diplomacy on the agenda. What are the Gulf states hoping to gain, and what does …

Alona Lebedieva: Localization as an Opportunity for the Economy – If Abuses Are Stopped

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the first time since the introduction of the public procurement law with localization requirements, Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy has applied the mechanism for expanding the list of goods …

Regional and global security challenges at the top of the agenda during NATO PA seminar in Antalya  

08 May 2025 Leading legislators from NATO Allies and partner and guest delegations from across the Middle East and Africa convened in Antalya from 28 to 30 April for a high-level three-day seminar to foster closer dialogue and cooperation as global …

Christian Howard offers facts to support Einstein’s statement "reality is merely an illusion".

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When asked to explain about the world being an illusion, Howard replies: “Like Einstein, millions of people believe the physical world is an illusion. Thousands of …