Northern Ireland
President Joe Biden in Ireland: 'It's an honor to return'
After spending most of a day on a whirlwind countryside tour of his ancestry, President Joe Biden is turning back to diplomacy on Thursday, with an address to the Irish parliament and meetings with the country's leaders, and Ukraine is high on the agenda.
Biden under political fire in restive N Ireland
US President Joe Biden urged political compromise in Northern Ireland on Wednesday, using a brief visit to promote the benefits of enduring peace and investment, but faced heated criticism from pro-UK hardliners.
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Biden urges N Irish parties to restore power-sharing
US President Joe Biden urged Northern Ireland's feuding political leaders to restore its power-sharing government, as he touted the potential for investment and growth 25 years on from a historic peace deal.
Biden to help mark decades of relative peace in N Ireland
President Joe Biden is in Northern Ireland to participate in marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement that brought peace to this part of the United Kingdom after the U.S. helped negotiate an end to decades of sectarian violence that killed thousands.
A look at Northern Ireland 25 years after peace accord
BELFAST, Northern Ireland - Twenty-five years ago, Britain and Ireland signed the Good Friday Agreement, ending decades of bloodshed known as the Troubles. At the stroke of a pen, Northern Ireland became one of the world's most ambitious experiments in how to reconcile a deeply divided society.
Four People have been Accused in the Nexo Case, Witnesses have requested Protection
Four people have been brought in as defendants in the pre-trial proceedings for the activities of the Nexo crypto platform. This was stated by the chairman of the National Investigation Service, Borislav Sarafov.
UK presses on with Brexit rules rewrite
Britain is ramping up a feud with the European Union by pressing on with a plan to rip up parts of the post-Brexit trade deal it signed with the bloc.
Legislation that rewrites trade rules for Northern Ireland was scheduled to get its first major House of Commons debate yesterday, the first step on what could be a rocky journey through parliament.
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Türkiye favorite pick for Euro 2032: UEFA president
Türkiye is the favorite candidate to host Euro 2032 tournament, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has said while talking about Italy's candidacy.
"Türkiye is a big competitor for Euro 2032 and is currently the favorite over Italy," Ceferin said while speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, one of Italy's leading sports newspapers.
Week in Review: Tensions and Promises
Escalating Tensions
(L-R) The Greek, Turkish and European Union (EU) flags wave outside the Foreign Ministry building before a meeting between Greek Foreign Minister Dendias and his Turkish counterpart Cavusoglu, in Athens, Greece, 31 May 2021. Photo: EPA-EFE/ORESTIS PANAGIOTOU
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The EU has launched Criminal Proceedings against its former member Great Britain
The European Commission opened two new criminal proceedings against Britain on Wednesday after London announced plans to unilaterally repeal some post-Brexit rules governing trade in Northern Ireland.