Tag: North Ireland
Did the British army cover up murders in Northern Ireland?
Did the British Army cover up murders during the Northern Ireland Civil War to protect one of its double agents? This is the question posed to Operation Kenova, 25 years…
Michelle O’Neill becomes the first Republican head of government
The leader of Sinn Fein in Northern Ireland, Michelle O’Neill, officially became the first republican local government leader on Saturday, that is to say in favor of the unification of…
controversy surrounding a law preventing any prosecution linked to the Northern Irish conflict
The British Parliament approved, on Tuesday September 12, the much criticized Legacy Bill, a law that makes it impossible to prosecute again crimes committed during the “Troubles”. The “Troubles” refer…
UK Parliament passes Northern Ireland post-Brexit status deal
British MPs have just overwhelmingly approved the new agreement reached between London and Brussels on the adoption of trade rules in Northern Ireland. It is a vote without great surprise.…
Northern Ireland deal hailed in UK
The Brexit book continues to be written. Last chapter in date, written Monday February 27, an agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom on the question of Northern…
‘The Banshees of Inisherin’, Golden Globes favorite Irish drama
This Wednesday, December 28 comes out The Banshees of Inisherin, the new 100% Irish film from Martin McDonagh. Barely showing in American cinemas, it won an award at the Venice…
the four nations tour takes a political turn
King Charles III continues his journey to visit the countries that make up the United Kingdom. He is in Belfast this Tuesday and will make a first stop at Hillsborough…
In Ireland, the death of Elizabeth II also revives the wounds of the past
Many Irish politicians have praised Queen Elizabeth for her reconciliation efforts between the two islands. Particularly during his trip to Dublin in 2011, the first time a British monarch had…
Prime Minister Liz Truss takes office amid crises
The new British Prime Minister Liz Truss took office on Tuesday afternoon, September 6, the day after her election as leader of the Conservative Party. The former Minister of Foreign…
Sinn Féin thanks Elizabeth II for her contribution to the peace process
Sinn Féin, the Republican party that won the last local elections in Northern Ireland, thanked Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of her jubilee. A gesture to salute his role…