From:Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD and Minister of State for Planning and Local Government, John Cummins TD today announced the 82 infrastructure projects which will be supported in the first phase of the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF) programme. The approved projects will directly enable the delivery of 86,000 new homes and provide the potential for a further 113,000 homes. These projects are the first to be funded as part of a major multi-annual fund committed to unlocking land an…

From:Department of Education and Youth Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton will visit the European Parliament to meet with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) ahead of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During the visit, the Minister will discuss Ireland’s priorities in education and youth policy, including enhanced cooperation under the European Education Area Strategy and the future development of key EU initiatives. Speaking in advance of the visit, Minister Naughton said: “I am delighted to undertake my first official visit to the European…

Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, and Northern Ireland Minister for Infrastructure, Liz Kimmins MLA, have today announced funding for four greenways in the border region under the Shared Island Greenways Development Fund which was established by the Government of Ireland in November 2025 to support the progression of greenway projects in the border region. The Shared Island Greenways Development Fund will support implementation of the National Development Plan objective to ‘continue development of an island-wide greenway network to link the Atlantic coast with…

Montenegro today closed two additional negotiating chapters at the Intergovernmental Conference in Luxembourg, bringing the total number of closed chapters in the accession process to sixteen. On this occasion, Prime MinisterMilojko Spajićaddressed representatives of the EU Member States attending the Intergovernmental Conference. The Prime Minister stressed that each chapter closure represents tangible proof that enlargement works when commitment, reforms, and political will come together. For Montenegro, the accession process has never been merely a technical exercise in legal alignment. …

Montenegro has made significant progress both domestically and on its path towards Europe. These reform efforts must be recognised and rewarded. For us, Europe is stronger, safer and more prosperous when a country like Montenegro joins the European Union. Of course, all conditions must be met, but we are very positive that you will be able to conclude the negotiations in the coming months. We would be very pleased to see Montenegro as the 28th Member State of the European Union in 2028, said Prime Minister of LuxembourgLuc Friedenfollowing his meeting with Prime Minister of MontenegroMilojko S…

President William Ruto has received and welcomed a report outlining the framework on compensation to Kenyans who suffered human rights violations during violent protests between 2017 and 2025. The President said the report, prepared by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), is the beginning of a journey towards the recognition of injustice done to the victims. “A nation does not heal by choosing whose pain matters,” he said when he received the report at State House, Nairobi, on Monday. He added: “It heals by acknowledging all suffering, pursuing justice for all and committi…

"It will help to advance research, diagnosis and treatment in areas that affect the lives of thousands of women in our country, and which have not received the necessary attention," said the president at an event on women and health research. The President of the Government of Spain arrives at the Ortega-Marañón Foundation |Pool Moncloa / Carlos Herrero- 2026-06-14T22:00:00Z Ortega-Marañón Foundation, Madrid The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, has presented the programme 'Somos. Contamos: Fin de la discriminación de las mujeres en la investigación de la salud' (We are. …

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will participate in the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit (ARCS) in Kazan, Russia, from 17 to 18 June 2026. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will participate in the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit (ARCS) in Kazan, Russia, from 17 to 18 June 2026. The ARCS marks two significant milestones: the 30th anniversary of the ASEAN-Russia Dialogue Partnership and the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations. At the Summit, ASEAN and Russia will discuss ways to take forward their Strategic Partnership, and to strengthen coop…

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Members of the Council of the University of Seychelles, for a period of 3 years, effective 1st June 2026. The Council is chaired by Dr Bernard Valentin who was appointed on 24th March 2026. The University Council serves as the highest governing body of the University, providing strategic leadership, oversight, and accountability for its overall development and performance.

Ο Πρωθυπουργός Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης παρέστη στην εκδήλωση για την παρουσίαση του Εθνικού Μηχανισμού Προστασίας Ζώων σε περιπτώσεις φυσικών καταστροφών, στον Σταθμό Υποδοχής Πληγέντων Ζώων στο Γαλάτσι. Ο Πρωθυπουργός, τον οποίο υποδέχθηκαν ο Υπουργός Εσωτερικών Θοδωρής Λιβάνιος και ο Υφυπουργός Βασίλης Σπανάκης, ξεναγήθηκε από την ιδρύτρια της φιλοζωικής οργάνωσης Dogs’ Voice, Ελένη Δέδε, στις εγκαταστάσεις του Σταθμού. Ο Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης επισκέφθηκε, μεταξύ άλλων, τους χώρους διαλογής και επανένωσης, το κτηνιατρείο και το κέντρο συντονισμού, όπου ενημερώθηκε για τη διαχείριση επιχειρήσεων …

O Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας κ. Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης θα δεχθεί τον Ανώτερο Αντιπρόεδρο για τις Συσκευές και Υπηρεσίες της Amazon κ. Πάνο Παναή O Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας κ. Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης θα δεχθεί τον Ανώτερο Αντιπρόεδρο για τις Συσκευές και Υπηρεσίες της Amazon κ. Πάνο Παναή

O Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας κ. Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης δέχεται τον τέως Πρωθυπουργό της Ελληνικής Δημοκρατίας κ. Αλέξη Τσίπρα. Προεδρικό Μέγαρο, Λευκωσία, Κύπρος

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, receives the Former Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Mr Alexis Tsipras. Presidential Palace, Lefkosia, Cyprus

(1)Health, knowledge and skills, and employment or careers build human resources into a vital asset for the nation […](In developing) human resources, we focus on three areas. First ishealth, second isknowledge and skills, and third isemployment or careers. To build human resources into a vital asset for the nation, we must care for an individual’s health from early childhood until the end of their life. We must ensure that every citizen enjoys good health and serves as an asset to their family rather than a burden — because poor health creates a burden. Building job opportunities is crucial.…

In Paouignan, work on the cassava processing unit is progressing quickly. It is there, in the heart of the Hills, that the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Mr. Adin Yeton BLOUKOUNON GOUBALAN, set one of the first milestones of a three-day tour, from June 11 to 13, 2026, which took him to Glazoué then to Parakou. Everywhere, the same slogan, carried by the Head of State, Romuald WADAGNI: produce more, and transform on site. The message contrasts with decades of Beninese agriculture focused on the export of raw materials. For the Minister, the issue goes beyond the economic fiel…

Today, I have great pleasure to preside over the opening ceremony of the 39th WAGGGS World Conference and the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Olave Baden-Powell Society on the land of Angkor, Siem Reap province, Kingdom of Cambodia. On behalf of the Royal Government and the people of Cambodia, I would like to extend our warmest welcome toHer Majesty Queen Azizah, the leaders of WAGGGS, the OB-PS community, and all international delegates and guests, attending in person and through video teleconference from over 116 countries around the world. Your honourable presence is not only a profound honor f…

Cairo, June 16 (SANA)TheArab Leagueon Tuesday condemned the opening of a diplomatic mission for the so-calledSomalilandinoccupied Jerusalem, saying the move violates international law and U.N. resolutions governing the status of the city. In a statement, the Arab League said establishing diplomatic missions in occupied Jerusalem or recognizing the city as a location for foreign representation runs counter to the international consensus on its legal status and conflicts with relevant U.N.Security Councilresolutions. The organization said the step could contribute to efforts to alter Jerusalem…

Dutch court sentences deposed regime militia commander to 26 years Homs event highlights Circassian heritage during Syria’s Intangible Heritage Week President al-Sharaa: Transitional justice should not be used for revenge or domination Homs concert celebrates Syrian musical heritage at Intangible Heritage Week Al-Shaibani welcomes Jordanian delegation led by Safadi at Damascus airport President al-Sharaa: Reports of Syria entering Lebanon are unfounded President al-Sharaa: Syrians’ unity is key to rebuilding Syria, restoring its standing Kanatri: Four Seas Initiative redefines Syria’s r…

New York, June 16 (SANA)The United Nations has warned of a worsening humanitarian situation inLebanonamid continuing Israeli attacks and large-scale population displacement, stressing the importance of ensuring sustained humanitarian assistance and bringing hostilities to an end. According to UN News,Anandita Philipose, representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Lebanon, said that the number of displaced people in the country has reached around 1.4 million, representing more than 20 percent of Lebanon’s population. Philipose noted that approximately 16,000 pregnant women…

SINGAPORE, June 16 (SANA)The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday that hundreds of millions of children around the world are facing growing risks linked toclimate change, saying that extreme weather events are increasingly threatening their health, education and future prospects. According to a report cited by Reuters, approximately 1.8 billion children are exposed to drought risks, while 1.2 billion are affected by extreme heat waves. More than 1.1 billion children face at least three overlapping climate-related hazards, raising concerns that multiple and interconnected …