On April 30, the European Year of Skills comes to an end. Looking back, what stood out most to me is the collective ambition this year inspired across Europe. From policymakers to enterprises, from educational institutions to individuals, there was a united push toward enhancing skills for a future-ready workforce. Looking ahead, the challenge and … Read more
In a statement shared with RTÉ, a spokesperson for Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris confirmed that the justice minister had been tasked to “bring proposals to Cabinet next week to amend existing law regarding the designation of safe ‘third countries’ and allowing the return of inadmissible International Protection applicants to the U.K.” The move comes … Read more
Ireland and Norway is moving closely to officially recognize the Palestinian state, jointly with other countries, WAFA News Agency reported. This came in two conferences that followed the meeting of Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday, April 12. Following meeting with Spanish … Read more
New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris at Aras an Uachtarain meeting the President of Republic of Ireland Michael D Higgins to receive the seal of office after being appointed Ireland’s new Taoiseach. Damien Storan – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images The Irish parliament on Tuesday confirmed Simon Harris as the country’s new … Read more
Albares said the change in Spain’s position was directly linked to the high number of civilian casualties since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack and the launch of Israel’s military operations in Gaza, as well as to the lack of progress in securing peace by other methods. He added that recognizing Palestinian statehood was key to ending … Read more
The intervention will take some months to materialize. Ireland’s statement indicates it will file a declaration to the ICJ once South Africa submits its “memorial” — the written statement of its arguments. Ireland’s announcement comes as Israel prepares to launch a military operation in Rafah, in the south of the Gaza Strip, where 1.4 million … Read more
SCOTLAND return to Hampden after the Dutch disappointment on Friday when taking on neighbours Northern Ireland in a friendly. Steve Clarke’s side could really be doing with getting a result on the board, so SunSport’s betting experts have previewed the contest and selected their best bets, tips and sign-up bonuses for the Hampden meeting. Best … Read more
Spain has agreed with the leaders of Ireland, Malta, and Slovenia to take the first steps towards recognizing a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday following a meeting of the European Council in Brussels. Speaking for Spain, Sanchez expected the recognition to happen during the current four-year legislature that began last … Read more
By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, March 17, 2024 Dr. Timothy Keller, senior pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian Church speaks at Movement Day Global Cities at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City on October 27, 2016. | (Photo: The Christian Post/Leonardo Blair) Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous … Read more
Along with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, Belgium’s De Croo — who faces elections in June — is among Europe’s most outspoken supporters of the Palestinian cause, a credential he repeatedly touted on the first day of his Mideast trip. “Belgium has a very clear position. We are part … Read more
