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All you need to know about Aer Lingus and Ryanairâs hand luggage rules for 2026
6+ hour ago (453+ words) The airline has not changed its baggage policy for passengers " but did so last July, so if you haven't been abroad since then, things could be different. Ryanair passengers could previously bring a bag measuring 40cm x 25cm x 20cm on board for…...
Why Spainâs prime minister is most vociferous EU leader criticising US on Venezuela
21+ hour, 19+ min ago (592+ words) As Madrid seeks to take a leading role in the international response to the Venezuelan crisis, the fallout from it has fed into Spain's deep political divide, with the left-wing government and right-wing opposition taking contrasting positions. Spain's Socialist prime…...
Storm Goretti: Have you been affected by weather events in Europe?
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (126+ words) Storm Goretti has brought in snow and ice warnings across Ireland, the UK and Europe. Met "ireann said snow and rain warnings for Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Wexford will be in place from Thursday afternoon. Weather authorities across Europe say…...
Pedro Sanchez’s Socialist Party rocked by scandals in Spain
4+ week, 16+ hour ago (548+ words) A string of sex-related and political scandals affecting Spain's governing Socialists has rocked the beleaguered administration of Pedro S'nchez and caused deep unease within a party which prides itself on promoting feminist causes. After a television programme had aired the…...
Spain investigates origin of swine virus affecting pork exports
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (466+ words) Spain is investigating the origin of a deadly virus which has been detected in wild boar and which has caused several countries to stop importing Spanish pork products. Local authorities in the northeastern Catalonia region were alerted after the bodies…...
Eurovision fallout over Israel entry potentially leads RTÉ down slippery slope
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (1211+ words) RT's withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 came after the Swiss-based European Broadcasting Union cleared the way for Israel to take part in the song contest. The Irish declaration came as Spanish, Dutch and Slovenian national broadcasters said they too would boycott the…...
Eurovision organisers set to consider Israel participation amid boycott threats
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (322+ words) Members of the body "that organises the Eurovision Song Contest will meet on Thursday to discuss and potentially vote on "whether Israel can compete next year, as some countries threaten to withdraw if it is not excluded "over the Gaza…...
Spain’s exiled former monarch annoys royal household with video
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (363+ words) Spain's self-exiled former king, Juan Carlos, has angered the country's royal household with a video message released just as his highly awaited memoirs go on sale in the country. Juan Carlos (87), abdicated in 2014 and has been living abroad since 2020, due…...
Have your say: Are you a recent graduate thinking of emigrating?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (287+ words) A combination of struggling to find work in their chosen field, a view that progression and training in some sectors can be slow and high livings costs means many Irish third-level graduates considering moving abroad. Arlene Harris spoke to a…...
The German arms giant capitalising on renewed fear of Russia
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (885+ words) He is the man arguably at the centre of Germany's rearmament in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and at the heart of that country's military industrial complex. As chief executive of German arms giant Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger has…...