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Cork, Ireland
Half of Europeans see Trump as enemy of Europe, survey finds
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Half of Europeans see Trump as enemy of Europe, survey finds
Nine-country poll finds half of people believe risk of war with Russia is high and three-quarters want to stay in EU
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December 4, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Many European countries are cracking down on direct and indirect violence against women. Where are they more likely to fall victim to a close acquaintance?
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/l1jf
December 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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"It’s time to make Amazon pay—not in vengeance, but in justice."
It’s been 12 years since Rana Plaza. Why is Amazon still refusing to protect Bangladeshi garment workers?
Nazma Akter condemns Amazon for its continued refusal to sign the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety.
buff.ly
December 3, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Irish household #wealth more than doubled over last decade - report

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Irish household wealth doubled over last decade - report
Irish household wealth has more than doubled over the past decade, according to a new report from stockbrokers Davy.
www.rte.ie
December 3, 2025 at 6:50 AM
December 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to visit Ireland amid ongoing efforts to end war with Russia

www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to visit Ireland amid ongoing efforts to end war with Russia
President is due to meet with Taoiseach and may deliver an address to the Houses of the Oireachtas
www.irishtimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:17 AM
#worldaidsday #humanrights #health #development
Reports highlight devastating impact of slashed funding, especially in parts of Africa, that could lead to 3.3m new HIV infections by 2030

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How the cuts have shaken HIV/Aids care to its core and will mean millions more infections ahead
Reports highlight devastating impact of slashed funding, especially in parts of Africa, that could lead to 3.3m new HIV infections by 2030
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:16 AM
#politics #gender
Rising levels of hate forcing women out of Swedish public life, says equality agency
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Rising levels of hate forcing women out of Swedish public life, says equality agency
Country seen as champion of equal rights faces reckoning after senior politician says she felt compelled to quit
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Switzerland on Sunday overwhelmingly rejected a proposed 50% tax on inherited fortunes of 50 million Swiss francs ($62 million) or more, with 78% of votes against the plan, an outcome that even exceeded the two‑thirds opposition indicated in polls.

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Swiss voters reject proposed tax on super rich
Switzerland on Sunday overwhelmingly rejected a proposed 50% tax on inherited fortunes of 50 million Swiss francs ($62 million) or more, with 78% of votes against the plan, an outcome that even exceed...
www.reuters.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Brussels is done being the world’s digital policeman

www.politico.eu/article/brus...
November 30, 2025 at 7:24 AM
#socialmedia
Social media algorithms can alter political views, browser extension study shows

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Social media algorithms can alter political views, study says
A browser extension powered by AI can reduce how people feel about opposing political views, according to new research that looked into the 2024 US presidential election.
www.euronews.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Protests force delay to German far-right youth congress: Thousands of anti-AfD protestors began descending on the town of Giessen from early morning
Protests force delay to German far-right youth congress
Thousands of anti-AfD protestors began descending on the town of Giessen from early morning
dlvr.it
November 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM
November 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
#humanrights
The number of #homeless people in Ireland has reached a new record high of more than 16,700, including more than 5,200 children, latest figures show.

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
Number of homeless people in Ireland reaches new record high in October
Focus Ireland says many children now facing second or third Christmas in emergency accommodation
www.irishtimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Europe’s housing crisis is fuelling the rise of the far right. Our research shows how to address it

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Europe’s housing crisis is fuelling the rise of the far right. Our research shows how to address it | Tarik Abou-Chadi, Björn Bremer and Silja Häusermann
The mantra of ‘build, build, build’ misses something crucial: that few can afford these new homes, say Tarik Abou-Chadi, Silja Häusermann and Björn Bremer
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:09 AM
#socialmedia
Small changes to ‘for you’ feed on X can rapidly increase political
polarization

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Small changes to ‘for you’ feed on X can rapidly increase political polarisation
Study finds that a week of political content can bring about a shift in views that previously would have taken three years
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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Swiss to vote on compulsory civic duty for all
Swiss to vote on compulsory civic duty for all
Voters will also be weighing in on whether to slap new taxes on the super-rich to help finance the country's effort against climate change
dlvr.it
November 27, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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Microsoft has contributed €4.9bn to Irish economy over past year, report finds
Microsoft has contributed €4.9bn to Irish economy over past year, report finds
Company, which is celebrating 40 years here, initially established a presence in Dublin with an operation of fewer than 100 people
www.irishtimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:54 AM