@orlabarry.bsky.social
Europe correspondent with The World. Formerly EU reporter with the BBC World Service and former broadcaster on Newstalk
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European governments on the left and right are clamping down on asylum laws - with one exception. It's a very different picture from a decade ago. We look at the changing face of migration in Europe shortly on @theworld.org with 🙏 @gonzalofanjul.bsky.social @migrationpolicy.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
European governments on the left and right are clamping down on asylum laws - with one exception. It's a very different picture from a decade ago. We look at the changing face of migration in Europe shortly on @theworld.org with 🙏 @gonzalofanjul.bsky.social @migrationpolicy.bsky.social
Sweden is planning to lower the age of criminal responsibility to just 13, meaning children could soon be sent to prison. The proposal is facing fierce opposition, even from the prison service itself. More coming up shortly on @theworld.org Join us: theworld.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Sweden is planning to lower the age of criminal responsibility to just 13, meaning children could soon be sent to prison. The proposal is facing fierce opposition, even from the prison service itself. More coming up shortly on @theworld.org Join us: theworld.org
Workers undergoing IVF in the UK aren’t entitled to paid time off. Labour MP @alicemlabour.bsky.social has introduced a bill to change that. Coming up shortly on @theworld.org I speak with women who hid their fertility treatment out of fear for their jobs. Tune in: theworld.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Workers undergoing IVF in the UK aren’t entitled to paid time off. Labour MP @alicemlabour.bsky.social has introduced a bill to change that. Coming up shortly on @theworld.org I speak with women who hid their fertility treatment out of fear for their jobs. Tune in: theworld.org
No-one has been prosecuted for the railway station roof collapse that killed 16 people in Serbia one year ago. The disaster has led to the the biggest protest movement in Serbia in decades. My report up shortly on @theworld.org on the one year anniversary and the anger that's driving the movement
November 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
No-one has been prosecuted for the railway station roof collapse that killed 16 people in Serbia one year ago. The disaster has led to the the biggest protest movement in Serbia in decades. My report up shortly on @theworld.org on the one year anniversary and the anger that's driving the movement
Catherine Connolly, an outspoken left-leaning lawmaker is set to become the next President of Ireland. Opposition parties say her landslide win is a signal that voters want change. But are they right? My report up shortly on @theworld.org Tune in: theworld.org
October 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Catherine Connolly, an outspoken left-leaning lawmaker is set to become the next President of Ireland. Opposition parties say her landslide win is a signal that voters want change. But are they right? My report up shortly on @theworld.org Tune in: theworld.org
It's 50 years this week since the Guildford Four were wrongfully convicted. Today their families are still looking for justice. My report coming up on @theworld.org Tune in theworld.org
October 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
It's 50 years this week since the Guildford Four were wrongfully convicted. Today their families are still looking for justice. My report coming up on @theworld.org Tune in theworld.org
No Kings protests are happening across the US www.bbc.com/news/article...
October 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
No Kings protests are happening across the US www.bbc.com/news/article...
It's been described as the "Olympics of piano playing". The fiercely competitive International Chopin Piano Competition is a national obsession in Poland. Most of the participants though come from far outside Poland's borders. My report up shortly on @theworld.org Tune in: theworld.org
October 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
It's been described as the "Olympics of piano playing". The fiercely competitive International Chopin Piano Competition is a national obsession in Poland. Most of the participants though come from far outside Poland's borders. My report up shortly on @theworld.org Tune in: theworld.org
24 EU lawmakers were tested for PFAS, often known as “forever chemicals”. All tested positive. In one town, PFAS levels are so high, residents say a proposed EU-wide ban would make no difference. My report up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @heunicke.bsky.social @chemsec.bsky.social #PFAS #Kallinge
October 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
24 EU lawmakers were tested for PFAS, often known as “forever chemicals”. All tested positive. In one town, PFAS levels are so high, residents say a proposed EU-wide ban would make no difference. My report up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @heunicke.bsky.social @chemsec.bsky.social #PFAS #Kallinge
Cocaine use in Europe has surged over the past decade. Drug smugglers are moving from major ports to smaller inlets and Ireland's coastline is increasingly a target. My report up shortly on @theworld.org Listen in: theworld.org #cocaine #ireland
October 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Cocaine use in Europe has surged over the past decade. Drug smugglers are moving from major ports to smaller inlets and Ireland's coastline is increasingly a target. My report up shortly on @theworld.org Listen in: theworld.org #cocaine #ireland
UK police vow to increase security at synagogues following today's deadly attack in Manchester. Members of the Jewish community say they were waiting for an attack like this to happen. Joining @marcowerman.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly to talk about the latest. Tune in: theworld.org
October 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
UK police vow to increase security at synagogues following today's deadly attack in Manchester. Members of the Jewish community say they were waiting for an attack like this to happen. Joining @marcowerman.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly to talk about the latest. Tune in: theworld.org
Police in the UK surveilled British Black activists for decades as part of an operation known as the Black Power Desk. A new musical inspired by the covert operation is now showing in London. For more on the show and undercover police surveillance, tune into my report up shortly on @theworld.org
October 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Police in the UK surveilled British Black activists for decades as part of an operation known as the Black Power Desk. A new musical inspired by the covert operation is now showing in London. For more on the show and undercover police surveillance, tune into my report up shortly on @theworld.org
Moldovans give Maia Sandu's pro-EU party a resounding victory in national elections despite numerous allegations of Russian interference in the lead up to the vote. Joining @marcowerman.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly with the latest. Join us: theworld.org
September 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Moldovans give Maia Sandu's pro-EU party a resounding victory in national elections despite numerous allegations of Russian interference in the lead up to the vote. Joining @marcowerman.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly with the latest. Join us: theworld.org
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulates Moldovan President Maia Sandu on election victory #Moldova #Sandu #Zelenskyy
September 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulates Moldovan President Maia Sandu on election victory #Moldova #Sandu #Zelenskyy
It may be a small country but elections in Moldova this weekend could have far-reaching consequences for Ukraine and the EU. The country's President has called it the most consequential vote in the nation's history. My report up shortly on @theworld.org Tune in: theworld.org
September 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
It may be a small country but elections in Moldova this weekend could have far-reaching consequences for Ukraine and the EU. The country's President has called it the most consequential vote in the nation's history. My report up shortly on @theworld.org Tune in: theworld.org
A convicted neo-Nazi has sparked a political storm over Germany’s gender law. Marla Svenja Liebich was known for her anti-LGBTQ rants before she came out as transgender. My report coming up @theworld.org f/t @hornsteinrr.bsky.social Caroline Ausserer @frauenrat.bsky.social Stefan Marschall @hhu.de
September 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A convicted neo-Nazi has sparked a political storm over Germany’s gender law. Marla Svenja Liebich was known for her anti-LGBTQ rants before she came out as transgender. My report coming up @theworld.org f/t @hornsteinrr.bsky.social Caroline Ausserer @frauenrat.bsky.social Stefan Marschall @hhu.de
Once seen as Israel’s closest ally in Europe, Germany is under mounting pressure as the Gaza war tests its decades-old pledge to safeguard Israeli security. My report coming up shortly on @theworld.org Tune in here: theworld.org
September 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Once seen as Israel’s closest ally in Europe, Germany is under mounting pressure as the Gaza war tests its decades-old pledge to safeguard Israeli security. My report coming up shortly on @theworld.org Tune in here: theworld.org
Across Britain, protests over asylum hotels are growing. Refugee rights groups say the issue is being weaponised by all parties with legal battles looking increasingly likely to end up in UK courts. My report up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @care4calais.bsky.social Tune in theworld.org
August 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Across Britain, protests over asylum hotels are growing. Refugee rights groups say the issue is being weaponised by all parties with legal battles looking increasingly likely to end up in UK courts. My report up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @care4calais.bsky.social Tune in theworld.org
The sky above Madrid right now. There’s also a smell of burning. It’s around 39 degrees. Doesn’t feel all too healthy
July 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The sky above Madrid right now. There’s also a smell of burning. It’s around 39 degrees. Doesn’t feel all too healthy
As pro-Palestinian protests face crackdowns on university campuses, England's higher education regulator issues new freedom of speech rules. Will they make a difference? My report coming up on @theworld.org Tune in 👉 theworld.org
July 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
As pro-Palestinian protests face crackdowns on university campuses, England's higher education regulator issues new freedom of speech rules. Will they make a difference? My report coming up on @theworld.org Tune in 👉 theworld.org
It's 30 years since the genocide in Srebrenica and still today many of the perpetrators live freely. Coming up shortly on the @theworld.org we hear from victims, peace-builders, prosecutors and political scientists on the continued struggle for peace and justice in Bosnia. Tune in: theworld.org
July 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
It's 30 years since the genocide in Srebrenica and still today many of the perpetrators live freely. Coming up shortly on the @theworld.org we hear from victims, peace-builders, prosecutors and political scientists on the continued struggle for peace and justice in Bosnia. Tune in: theworld.org
Macron gets the royal treatment in the UK on his first state visit. It's a welcome distraction for the French President from his troubles back home. Joining @marcowerman.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly with reflections from @smidbob.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
July 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Macron gets the royal treatment in the UK on his first state visit. It's a welcome distraction for the French President from his troubles back home. Joining @marcowerman.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly with reflections from @smidbob.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
20 years after the London bombings of 7/7, the UK faces a far more complex extremism threat. My report coming up on @theworld.org shortly. Tune in theworld.org
July 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
20 years after the London bombings of 7/7, the UK faces a far more complex extremism threat. My report coming up on @theworld.org shortly. Tune in theworld.org
A friendly reminder as everyone turns to ChatGPT. It still can be very wrong
July 4, 2025 at 10:50 AM
A friendly reminder as everyone turns to ChatGPT. It still can be very wrong
Spain gets on the wrong side of President Trump as NATO members agree to huge hike in military spending. Joining @theworld.org shortly to talk about the latest from today's NATO summit in The Hague. Join us: theworld.org
June 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Spain gets on the wrong side of President Trump as NATO members agree to huge hike in military spending. Joining @theworld.org shortly to talk about the latest from today's NATO summit in The Hague. Join us: theworld.org