 title is a rebranding of the Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship portfolio.
EU launches probe into Amazon's use of third-party sellers data
Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said the investigation would be completed as a matter of priority.
Ursula von der Leyen narrowly elected as new President of the European Commission
The German defence minister will take up her post in November.
Von der Leyen'ready' to back Brexit delay in pitch to MEPs for European Commission president bid
MEPs will vote today on whether to elect the German defence minister to the European Commission top job.
Poll: Are you happy with Phil Hogan getting a second term?
Hogan previously served as the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development.
Phil Hogan nominated for a second term as Ireland's European Commissioner
There had been speculation that Hogan would lose the Taoiseach’s support after the fallout from the Mercosur trade deal.
Telecoms group concerned about Eir's €1bn claim and will consider legal action against the Irish government
Eir’s CEO told an Oireachtas committee recently that it could deliver the NBP for less than €1 billion.
Why are leaders deadlocked over the top EU jobs - and who's in the running?
European leaders showed frustration as they entered a third day of discussions on who should fill the EU’s top jobs.
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EU leaders call 'crisis' summit after failure to agree on candidates for Brussels top jobs
EU leaders failed to agree on a successor to Jean-Claude Juncker.
UK's porn blocking laws to be delayed again
The laws were to be introduced on 15 July, but are to be delayed because of bureaucratic, legal issues.
The EU's Game of Thrones: Merkel and Macron clash over who should replace Juncker
The German Chancellor prefers Manfred Weber, while Macron wants a centre-left pick, or one of two French candidates.
'Ambitious' single-use plastic straws and cutlery ban approved by European Council
This was the final step in adopting the single-use products ban, which will come into force in Ireland by 2021.
Who are the candidates most likely to replace Jean-Claude Juncker?
What does the President of the European Commission do, and how is he/she elected? It’s complicated…
If UK seek long extension, they'll have to run candidates in European elections, says Coveney
The man tipped to be the next EC president says the UK is ‘infecting’ Europe’s decision-making process..
Rising rents and lack of social housing has driven up homelessness in Ireland, EU warns
The European Commission report was highly critical of Ireland’s housing policy..
EU reaches landmark agreement to cut usage of single-use plastics
The directive will come into effect in two years time if it is passed.
Irish 18-year-olds can now avail of 12,000 free interrail tickets to travel around Europe next summer
Winning applicants will have the opportunity to travel between 15 April and 31 October 2019.
EU secures funding to roll out free WiFi hotspots to public spaces
Local authorities can apply for vouchers worth €15,000 to provide free public WiFi in town centres, parks, libraries and museums.
European Commission withdraws ECJ case against Ireland after €13.1 billion Apple tax is recovered
Ireland completed the recovery of the aid on 6 September.
Chances of Brexit agreement have 'increased', Jean-Claude Juncker says
The change in tone comes two days after EU Council President Donald Tusk gave London a stern warning that time was running out to strike a deal.
To reach EU targets Ireland needs to increase its plastic recycling by 80%
According to Repak, Ireland’s plastic recycling must increase to 175,000 tonnes by 2030 to reach new EU targets.
Charlie Flanagan has 'open mind' about scrapping seasonal time changes
The President of the European Commission has proposed to end the changes in Europe next year.
Lights out for halogen lamps as Europe-wide phasing-out of bulbs begins today
EU member states agreed to withdrawing the inefficient bulbs from the market in 2009.
European Commission opens case against Ireland over levels of drinking water contamination
Earlier this year Irish Water was fined for delays in carrying out work at six water treatment plans in Donegal to reduce levels.
UK trade secretary says Britain likely to leave EU without a deal
Liam Fox put the chances of a no-deal departure at “60-40″.
'Nonsensical': Restaurants are fighting an EU bid to mandate free tap water for all
Trade groups believe a European proposal will unfairly burden businesses.
Pressure mounts on GAA after Liam Miller tribute match sells out within minutes
The move may fall foul of a 2016 ruling by the European Commission over a €30m grant from the Government for the stadium’s redevelopment.
New Brexit secretary says he will 'intensify' talks with EU
Meanwhile, the EU has urged members to “step up preparations” for all Brexit outcomes before the 30 March deadline.
EU's Jean-Claude Juncker calls for'respect' over stumbling incident
He has said he was suffering from sciatica when he repeatedly stumbled at a NATO summit.
Google just got fined a whopping €4.3 billion for its conduct regarding its Android system
The fine relates to the online giant allegedly using its Android phone operating system to further its own dominance of the search engine market.
Back pain, not alcohol, caused Juncker summit stumble, according to EU
The 63-year-old was seen repeatedly unsteady on his feet at the NATO summit dinner on Wednesday night.
Hate speech, xenophobia, and resentment are 'unrelentingly' on the rise across Europe
The annual report of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance paints a bleak picture of the levels of tolerance currently being seen across the EU.The Imo State Police Command on Friday paraded three suspects, including two middle aged women and a 41-year-old man who were arrested for alleged child trafficking.
The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mrs. Joy Elemoko gave the names of the suspects as 55-year old Mrs. Patience Aibangbe, Mrs. Felicia Edegbe (59) from Ihude Egonebo village, Edo State and Jacob Ademuyiwa, 41, from Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State.
According to the PPRO, the two female suspects took off from their 14 Densan Street, Ikorodu, Lagos, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, for Port Harcourt, Rivers State, with a view to stealing or abducting twin babies barely 72 hours after delivery.
Elemoko said the suspects were arrested within the Command’s area of jurisdiction while they were on their way back to Lagos, adding that the driver obviously knew that the consignment he was conveying was illegal.
“The offence is conspiratorial in nature. Anybody found within the cycle of conspiracy is definitely an accomplice and would be made to face the full weight of the laws,” the PPRO said.
The PPRO who confirmed that the original scene of crime was at Uzoma village, Oyibo local government area of Rivers State said the suspects are not indigenes of Imo State.
On of the suspects who spoke to newsmen, Aibangbe claimed that she lives in Lagos with her husband and has been having serious challenges with bearing children for years. People concerned about her predicament she said introduced her to a Port Harcourt based woman simply identified as Mrs. Okoro, who promised to solve her nagging problem.
“She gave me some herbs in June last year. About one month after, she told me that I was pregnant and carrying twin babies. She also asked me not go for scan. In January this year, the woman came to Lagos and told me that I will deliver in March and will only be in Port Harcourt,” the suspect recounted.
The prime suspect said she was given a date but she decided to travel to Port Harcourt on March 27, 2013, pointing out that her total expenditure stood at N1.8 million.
Serbian forward Lazar Markovic has become Liverpool's fourth signing of the summer after joining the Reds in a £20million deal from Benfica.
Markovic's arrival has taken Liverpool’s spending towards the £60million mark following the arrivals of Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana from Southampton and Emre Can from Bayer Leverkusen.
He told Liverpool's official website: 'I am very happy that I have joined such a great club.
'I hope that I will fulfil the expectations of the supporters, coaches, players and all connected to the club. I have seen what the players are like, I have seen what the supporters are like, and I cannot wait to start playing here.
'I want to win titles with Liverpool and I will give 100% on the pitch.
The Serbia international arrived on Merseyside on Sunday night ahead of completing a two-part medical at Spire Liverpool Hospital and the club’s Melwood training ground after Liverpool triggered the £20million release clause in his Benfica contract.
Liverpool have been pursuing Markovic all summer – he was a target long before it became inevitable that Luis Suarez would join Barcelona – and they acted quickly to land one of the most highly-regarded young players in Europe.
Markovic, who played a crucial role in helping Benfica win the Portuguese title last season, has agreed a long-term contract at Anfield and he joins a squad that