June 9 marks the days of archives, accreditation, and the birth of Donald Duck. Believers honor Saint Cyril and continue to observe the Apostles' Fast.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called for stricter controls on alumina exports to Russia. Ireland has already launched an investigation into a plant owned by the Rusal company.
Temperature records of up to 36°C have been recorded in Europe, causing the deaths of seven people in France. Meanwhile, Australia has been hit by powerful storms and heavy rains.
Ryanair expects fuel and salary costs to rise due to market volatility. The company plans to carry a record 216 million passengers over the year.
The EBU is preparing for protests during the Eurovision 2026 final in Vienna due to Israel's participation. The organizers will not hide potential booing of the artists.
Due to Israel's participation, a number of countries have announced a boycott of Eurovision 2026. Broadcasters are demanding a change in the rules for states that are at war.
Eurovision management plans to bring back the countries that announced a boycott due to Israel's participation. The contest will strengthen control over political interference.
Starting in August, Ireland will begin transitioning 16,000 Ukrainians to independent rental housing. The process will take six months, with advance notice provided prior to departure.
The six largest EU economies are calling for an accelerated introduction of the digital euro and the creation of their own payment infrastructure. This is intended to strengthen the bloc's strategic autonomy and stimulate economic growth.
This UAV was first demonstrated in June this year by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps during the escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict.
The gastronomic towel "ENEIDA" was created within the framework of cooperation between the International Women's Movement "For Family Values" and the Charitable Foundation "MHP-Hromadi". The symbolism of the towel embodies a person's path from the earthly to the spiritual, the unity of generations and the pod, the harmony of male and female principles, the power of life, love, and the continuity of Ukrainian traditions.
Nine countries have officially expressed interest in borrowing funds from the EU military procurement program SAFE by the deadline. Poland plans to request 25 billion euros, and Greece – at least 1.2 billion euros.
Eurovision 2025 Scandal Overview: Criticism of Ziferblat's Costumes, Plagiarism Accusations, Support for Russia by Participants, and Song Censorship. Will the scandals affect the contest results?
Irish broadcaster RTÉ has approached the EBU regarding Israel's participation in Eurovision following calls from 72 former contestants to ban Kan over accusations of supporting genocide in Gaza.
After Trump's election, more and more Americans are considering moving to Europe. The number of applications for Irish passports in the US has reached its highest level in 10 years.
Ryanair's CEO has stated that the company may refuse to purchase Boeing aircraft if Trump's tariffs make them too expensive. Ryanair's fleet consists of over 575 Boeing aircraft.
In 2024, more than 93 million people in the EU were at risk of poverty, with Bulgaria and Romania being the leaders. The lowest rates were recorded in the Czech Republic and Slovenia.
The FMBTech project with a budget of 19 million euros has officially started in the EU, bringing together 26 organizations from 13 countries to modernize tanks for modern combat conditions. The project aims to create maneuverable and intelligent tanks.
Raising tariffs on drug imports to the US by 25% will lead to a $51 billion increase in drug costs per year. Pharmaceutical imports will increase by 13%.
EU member states are in no hurry to use the European Commission's proposal to increase defense spending. Many fear the risks to debt sustainability and market reaction.
The Ministry of Defense received a batch of equipment from the IT coalition, funded by Luxembourg and Iceland, worth almost 2 million euros. The delivery included access points, routers, charging stations and telephones.
17 millennia-old manuscripts from the Abbey of Saint Gall in Switzerland are returning to Dublin for an exhibition. They provide insight into the life of monks and the cultural exchange of Ireland's "golden age".
According to Copernicus, March 2025 was the warmest in Europe since 1940, with average temperatures exceeding the norm by 2. 41°C. Arctic sea ice reached a record low.
UFC star Conor McGregor has added a luxury Rolls Royce Phantom VIII Diamond Edition worth over $1. 3 million to his car collection. The car has a V12 engine with 571 horsepower and accelerates to 100 km/h in 5 seconds.
The Trump administration is imposing a 25% duty on imports of beer and empty aluminum cans from April 4. This decision will affect beer imports of $7.5 billion, where Mexico is the leader.
In Paris, leaders discussed support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and the creation of "deterrent forces. " Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of maintaining sanctions and the role of the United States in stopping the war.
March 27 is Viagra Day, celebrating the approval of the drug, International Whiskey Day, founded in honor of Michael Jackson, and International Theater Day.
Half a million people celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a parade in Dublin. Celebrations also took place in Cork, Galway, other cities and around the world.
On March 17, Ukraine celebrates Mobilization Worker's Day, and Ireland celebrates St. Patrick's Day. Also on this day, the memory of Saint Alexius, the Man of God, is honored.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the possibility of a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia within a few days if Russian leaders agree. He added that Ukraine is ready for negotiations.
