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Ireland announces general elections on Nov. 29

Ireland announces general elections on Nov. 29

Taoiseach Simon Harris to meet President Michael Higgins to ask him to dissolve parliament

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Paris sticks to France-Israel match at same venue on same day, saying it will not bow to antisemitism
08.11.2024

Paris sticks to France-Israel match at same venue on same day, saying it will not bow to antisemitism

'Some have called for the relocation of the France-Israel match. I do not accept this: France does not back down, as this would be akin to surrendering to threats of violence and antisemitism,' says interior minister

EU leaders gathering in Budapest to discuss competitiveness
08.11.2024

EU leaders gathering in Budapest to discuss competitiveness

Charles Michel voices hope leaders would agree on 'powerful framework'

Germany urges EU to bolster defense capabilities amid concerns over Trump’s foreign policy
08.11.2024

Germany urges EU to bolster defense capabilities amid concerns over Trump’s foreign policy

Chancellor Scholz says European countries should take more responsibility, increase their defense spending in face of growing challenges

Israeli hooligans target Palestinian symbols, stirring tension in Amsterdam: Reports
08.11.2024

Israeli hooligans target Palestinian symbols, stirring tension in Amsterdam: Reports

Maccabi fans allegedly rip down Palestinian flags, attack civilians in Amsterdam, according to videos shared on social media

Protesters in France call for cancellation of gala featuring Israeli minister
08.11.2024

Protesters in France call for cancellation of gala featuring Israeli minister

French politicians, anti-Zionist Jewish civil society groups and rabbis join demonstration