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Irish PM says too early to consider supporting businesses hit by tariffs

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said on Thursday it was still too early to consider supporting businesses hit by President Donald Trump's import tariffs of 20% but that he expected talks with the U.S. on the impact of the levies. …

Donald Trump's camp quashes tariff negotiation hopes as Irish ministers issue stark warnings

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has urged the US to step back from the brink and negotiate with the EU on sweeping new tariffs, stating, "This is not the end of the story". However, US President Donald Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt declared …

Irish government offers grassroots venues €15,000 grants

The Irish government has announced it will provide the country’s grassroots venue operators with the opportunity to apply for grants of up to €15,000 towards the cost of programming live music events. The grants are part of a newly announced €500,000 in …

Irish Government hoping for negotiated settlement on US tariffs

Senior figures in Ireland’s Government have expressed hope for a negotiated settlement to mitigate the impact of US tariffs, as the Irish premier warned of the potential for global “recessionary trends”. Ireland falls under the sweeping 20% tariff imposed …

Irish president pays tribute to Gaelic football manager Mick O’Dwyer

The President of Ireland has led tributes to Gaelic football manager Mick O’Dwyer after his death at the age of 88. O’Dwyer, who hailed from the village of Waterville in Co Kerry, won four All-Ireland titles with his beloved county as a player between 1959 …

Irish Government seeks negotiated settlement on US tariffs

Senior officials in Ireland’s government have expressed hope for a negotiated settlement to reduce the impact of US tariffs, as the Irish premier cautioned about the potential for global "recessionary trends." Ireland falls under the sweeping 20% …

Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc’s Burn Them Out is a timely look at the rise and fall of fascism in Irish politics

Sinn Féin accuse Irish parliament speaker of 'breathtaking' failure

Ita Dungan and Finn PurdyBBC News NI ShareSave Verona Murphy has said she "fully intends to continue" in her position The Sinn Féin leader has accused the Daíl (lower house of the Irish parliament) speaker of an "unprecedented and, frankly, …

Macron calls Trump’s US tariffs ‘brutal and unfounded’ and warns all options open in response

'Nothing can be ruled out,' Macron says about Europe's response, floats suspending French investments in USMacron says he agrees with EU leaders that “nothing can be ruled out” in response to Trump’s move as “all instruments are on the table.” …

Mark Carney Joins World Leaders Attacking Trump's Tariffs: 'Going To Fight'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney joined a chorus of world leaders condemning President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs announced on Wednesday. "We are going to fight these tariffs with countermeasures. We are going to protect our workers …

Speaker wins confidence vote in divided Irish parliament

The Irish Government has won a vote of confidence in the speaker of the parliament. The Government brought the motion after opposition parties initially proposed a no confidence motion in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy amid a heated row based on speaking …

Macron calls Trump’s tariffs ‘brutal and unfounded’ and warns France could suspend US investments – as it happened

'Nothing can be ruled out,' Macron says about Europe's response, floats suspending French investments in USMacron says he agrees with EU leaders that “nothing can be ruled out” in response to Trump’s move as “all instruments are on the table.” …

Donald Trump US tariffs may reduce Irish Government’s focus on acquiring Northern Ireland, economist says

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now New US trade tariffs are likely to make dividing Northern Ireland from the United Kingdom "much less of a priority" for the Irish Government, a leading …

The Irish Government is set to launch the Sham Coin, Irelands first official cryptocurrency, as it aims to become number ...

The crypto world has had an interesting 2025 so far. It all started in late January 2025 after President Trump, a big crypto fan took office. President Trump proclaimed his love for all things crypto before launching his meme coin earlier this year. Elon …

‘Nothing is off the table’: World leaders react to Trump’s tariffs

Broad, hard-hitting tariffs announced by United States President Donald Trump have triggered global alarm and retaliatory threats from key allies, with analysts warning they could push the US and other countries towards a recession. Still, many US trade …

Trump tariffs 'deeply regrettable' minister says

ShareSave Caoimhe Archibald said a trade war would "only fuel inflation" Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald has described the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday as "deeply regrettable". Northern Ireland goods …

Irish politician proposes "American Presidents Trail" in Ireland to promote Irish-US ties

Fine Gael TD Edward Timmins, who represents the Wicklow constituency, has proposed an 'American Presidents Trail' in Ireland. "I have a totally new proposal here today," Timmins said while discussing tourism in the Dáil on February 11. …

Conor McGregor 'extremely confident' despite being told there's 'not a hope in hell' of him becoming Irish president

Conor McGregor continues to claim he will run for Áras an Uachtaráin despite being told there's 'not a hope in hell' of him becoming Irish president. The MMA fighter, who has not fought in almost four years, is adamant that he will run for the …

UK to explore hitting Trump with retaliatory tariffs as markets plunge - recap

By JAMIE BULLEN and LETTICE BROMOVSKY Updated: 11:52 EDT, 3 April 2025 The UK will explore launching retaliatory tariffs against Donald Trump after the President's 'Liberation Day' levies on all foreign nations plunged global markets into chaos …

Richard Bland College Gains Its Independence

As of last night, Richard Bland College is no longer tied to William & Mary and now operates as an independent institution. SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Late Wednesday, the Virginia General Assembly …

New Tariffs Reshape the Outdoor Recreation Industry

With skyrocketing costs and supply chains becoming more complex, outdoor enthusiasts face fewer choices and higher prices. SENDY Offers a Resilient Alternative TRUCKEE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Tariffs Reshape …

AMMA Launches “AMMA CERTIFIED USA MADE PRODUCT” Seal for Domestic Manufacturing of Critical Medical Supplies and PPE

New certification is crucial as the USA strengthens its commitment to domestic production following the President’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Medical Manufacturers …

Samarkand EU–Central Asia Summit: A New Chapter in Economic Partnership

On April 3–4, 2025, Samarkand will host a historic event—the first-ever EU–Central Asia Summit. TASHKENT, NY, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 3–4, 2025, Samarkand will host a historic event—the first-ever EU–Central …

Javier Palomarez Applauds Sen. John Cornyn for Being Recognized as the Most Effective Republican Senator

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) congratulates Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for being recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking as the most effective Republican …

Alona Lebedieva: 'High import tariffs introduced by the United States are a complex tool with ambiguous consequences'

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the implementation of a new tariff policy: starting April 5, a base 10% import tariff will be applied to all countries, including Ukraine. Beginning …

Inheritance of Crises and Dysfunction

MCLEAN, CO, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inheritance of Crises and Dysfunction is an insightful exploration of the pressing challenges that the next U.S. administration will face domestically and globally. The book delves …

U.S. Roundtable and Smart City Expo World Congress Expand Global Alliance to Accelerate Urban Innovation

The partnership will highlight U.S. mayoral leadership and innovation, leading to the largest U.S. delegation at the 2025 Expo in Barcelona. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Roundtable, LLC and Smart City …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Bipartisan Push for PBM Reform in the Senate

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) today announced its strong support for the bipartisan Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Transparency Act of 2025, introduced by …

OSCE Secretary General concludes visits to Sarajevo and Belgrade, underscores commitment to regional stability and ...

VIENNA, 3 April 2025 - OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded his first official visits to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia yesterday, reaffirming the Organization's strong commitment to supporting both countries and promoting …

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: UNHCR suspends programmes in Egypt ― Rise in hate speech and violence targeting people on the move ...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: UNHCR suspends programmes in Egypt ― Rise in hate speech and violence targeting people on the move  in Libya ― Shipwreck survivors deported to Tunisian desert The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has suspended most of its …

124th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti

ERGNETI, 3 April 2025 – The 124th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) convened in Ergneti today, co-facilitated by the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus, Christoph Späti, and the Head of the EU …

AIDA Country Report on the United Kingdom – 2024 Update

|Published on: 3rd April 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on the United Kingdom provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum seekers and …

Fenimore Asset Management Experts Discuss ‘Cost of Timing Market’ for Smart Investment Strategies in New Webcast

Fenimore Asset Management Experts Discuss ‘Cost of Timing Market’ for Smart Investment Strategies in New Policy and Taxation Group Webcast WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Understanding the dramatic cost of …

Nature Canada Unveils Bold "Nature Platform" to Protect and Restore Canada’s Natural Heritage

Unceded Algonquin Territory — Ottawa, ON, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With Canada in the midst of a federal election, Nature Canada is calling on all political parties to stand up for our country by committing to protect and restore nature. Last …

B.C. Forests Minister announces new Forestry Support Bureau, promising action to protect jobs and strengthen the sector

Statement from Scott Lunny, United Steelworkers (USW) Western Canada Director, on new Forestry Support Bureau announced by B.C. Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar: VICTORIA, British Columbia, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the recent meeting of United …

Patriot Mobile Fights to Keep Men Out of Women’s Bathrooms and Locker Rooms

Austin, TX, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Patriot Mobile is making a public statement in support of Texas Senate Bill 240 that protects girls and women in private spaces. Texas Senate Bill 240 protects women and girls in bathrooms and locker …

Washington State Leadership Board Announces 49th Annual Washington Leadership Award Honorees

OLYMPIA, WA, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Washington State Leadership Board (WSLB) is proud to announce the honorees for the 49th Annual Washington Leadership Awards, celebrating extraordinary Washingtonians whose …

EU EASTERN BORDERS: Polish president signs asylum suspension law ― Finland plans to extend its asylum suspension law ― ...

A controversial new asylum law has entered into force in Poland. The Finnish government is planning to extend the duration of its controversial asylum law. The Finnish Immigration Service has announced that it will close 18 reception centres in 2025. The …

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp concludes first official visit to Moldova

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp visited Moldova, including Gagauzia and Taraclia, from 24 to 28 March 2025. This was Kamp’s first official country visit since assuming office in December 2024, underscoring his commitment to …