It is day two of the EU leaders’ summit, where the bloc’s next seven-year budget is being discussed. According to the European Commission’s proposal, the 2028-2034 budget should be €2 trillion. But leaders are set to clash after both net contributors and beneficiaries criticised that initial proposal. They also agreed to extend sanctions on Russia. […]
Continue ReadingOn Tuesday, 23 June, European Parliament leaders will meet with Ireland’s President Catherine Connolly, the Taoiseach Micheál Martin and government ministers. They will also hold meetings at the Houses of the Oireachtas, including with the Ceann Comhairle and the Cathaoirleach, speakers of the two houses of parliament. Discussions are expected to centre around the priorities […]
Continue ReadingLawmaker Andy Burnham said Britain needed fundamental change, from its economy to its immigration system, to education and industry, after he won a parliamentary seat in the Makerfield by-election. The election was under intense scrutiny as it was triggered to give Burnham the possibility of challenging PM Keir Starmer for party leadership, for which he […]
Continue ReadingMayor Simone Venturini is trying to curb mass tourism in Venice. In Venice, a proposal by the new mayor Simone Venturini about a possible significant increase in the entrance fee for short visitors to the northern Italian lagoon city has sparked a debate. June 19, 2026, 12:48 p.mJune 19, 2026, 12:48 p.m «If today it […]
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24° Partly cloudy Stockholm will experience a pleasantly warm today, reaching temperatures of up to 23 °C and cooling to about 12 °C in the evening. Gentle breezes are expected across Stockholm Today, with speeds reaching around 14 km/h. There’s a slight chance of rain at 6%.
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36° Patchy rain possible Today, Madrid is set to face a notably hot day, with temperatures spiking up to 35 °C and offering slight relief at 22 °C by night. Strong winds are anticipated in Madrid Today, nearing 40 km/h. Intermittent light showers are likely, with about 1.38 mm expected.
Continue ReadingThe Taoiseach has said the presumptive challenger to Keir Starmer for the keys to No 10 Downing Street has taken a “particular interest” in Ireland. Speaking in Brussels as EU government leaders continued their June summit, Micheál Martin congratulated Andy Burnham on his victory in the Makerfield byelection, saying the new Labour MP had a […]
Continue ReadingU.S. and Iranian officials postponed negotiations planned in Switzerland on Friday about the details of their peace agreement as it faced a major test.
Continue ReadingU.S. and Iranian officials postponed negotiations planned in Switzerland on Friday about the details of their peace agreement as it faced a major test.
Continue ReadingByGregory Lory&Diego Giuliani Published on 19/06/2026 – 12:30 GMT+2 Every year, millions of tourists from around the world visit Pompeii. They admire its frescoes and archaeological ruins, but few of them will ever notice the solar panels installed on the roof of the ancient Roman Villa of the Mysteries. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING On one side, “it […]
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