Liam Nolan

Eastern Europe Reporter, in Ukraine

NICE, FRANCE - JUNE 09: People visit the main venue for the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) on June 9, 2025 in Nice, France. The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) opened on June 9 in Nice, a coastal city in southern France, under

What was the result of the UN Ocean Conference?

The third United Nations Ocean Conference drew to a close in Nice yesterday following five days of high-level meetings between governments, experts, climate campaigners and community representatives.

Climate Change • 14 Jun 25

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk pictured during a vote of confidence in his government in the parliament in Warsaw

Polish government wins vote of confidence in parliament

Poland's pro-EU coalition government has won a vote of confidence in the country's parliament by 243 to 210 votes.

World • 11 Jun 25

Protecting marine species in international waters in being discussed in Nice

No senior US delegation at ocean conference

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described as "disappointing" the absence of a high-ranking delegation from the United States at a United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France.

Climate Change • 09 Jun 25

The Taoiseach said Ireland is keenly aware of the importance of the marine environment

Taoiseach wants Ireland to 'lead' on maritime policy

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he wants Ireland to be a "leading nation" in global maritime policy ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference in France.

Environment • 08 Jun 25

Karol Nawrocki gestures as he addresses his supporters following the release of exit polls in Poland's presidential election

How Karol Nawrocki won the Polish presidential election

Karol Nawrocki, a 42-year-old historian and conservative, has won Poland's presidential election by a razor-thin margin. His election is likely to thwart efforts by the pro-EU coalition government to reverse rule-of-law changes made by the nationalist Law and Justice party when it was in power.

Analysis and Comment • 02 Jun 25

Polish voters will decide between centrist Rafal Trzaskowski and conservative Karol Nawrocki in tomorrow's presidential election

Poland's presidential election set for tight vote

Tomorrow, Polish voters will cast their ballots in a tight second-round vote to decide whether centrist Rafal Trzaskowski or conservative Karol Nawrocki will become their next president. At stake is the future of the current coalition government's reform agenda.

Analysis and Comment • 31 May 25

People in Warsaw watch presidential candidates Karol Nawrocki (L) and Rafal Trzaskowski debate live on public broadcaster TVP on 12 May

Why Poland's presidential election is too close to call

21% of Polish voters cast their ballots for a far-right candidate last Sunday, reflecting an ongoing drift towards radical-right politics in Poland.

Europe • 20 May 25

Few pollsters and analysts predicted even a week ago that Nicusor Dan had a serious chance of defeating far-right candidate George Simion

Romania's presidential election delivers surprise result

Few pollsters and analysts predicted even a week ago that Nicusor Dan, a quietly spoken mathematician and anti-corruption activist, had a serious chance of defeating far-right candidate George Simion in Romania's presidential election.

Analysis and Comment • 19 May 25

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan chaired the Turkiye-Russia-Ukraine Trilateral Meeting at Dolmabahce Presidential Office in Istanbul

Subterfuge and high stakes - what happened in Istanbul?

A day later than expected, Russian and Ukrainian delegations met face-to-face in Istanbul yesterday for the first time in more than three years.

Russia • 17 May 25

Russian troops march during yesterday's Victory Day parade at Red Square in Moscow

How Russia's Victory Day reflects a divided world order

Russia's Victory Day commemorations yesterday marked 80 years since the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany. More than 20 foreign leaders attended the military parade in Moscow, reflecting a group of countries loosely aligned with Russia and China, and at odds with the West.

Analysis and Comment • 11 May 25