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Decision opens the door for descendants of German Jews born outside marriages to become German citizens.

German court issues ruling over citizenship

A US woman born to a Jewish father stripped of his German citizenship by the Nazis in 1938 cannot be denied naturalisation for being an illegitimate child, Germany's Constitutional Court has ruled.

World • 17 Jun 20

A small number of participants wore masks at the ceremony in light of the current concern over the Covid-19 virus

2,500 conferred with citizenship in Killarney ceremony

Over the next two days 5,000 people gathered in Killarney will become citizens of the State.

Ireland • 02 Mar 20

The new citizens are originally from 103 different countries although over a quarter are natives of Poland and the UK

2,000 people conferred with Irish citizenship in Kerry

Almost 2,000 people have been conferred with Irish citizenship at ceremonies in Co Kerry, the new citizens are originally from 103 different countries although over a quarter are natives of Poland and the UK.

Ireland • 09 Dec 19

New Irish citizens at the WIT Arena in Waterford

Ireland's doors are open, Halligan tells new citizens

Ireland's doors are open to all peoples from all around the world, Minister of State John Halligan has told a gathering of the country's newest citizens.

Ireland • 28 Jun 19

Citizenship ceremonies were held at the National Events Centre in Killarney

2,400 people conferred with Irish citizenship

Around 2,400 people have been conferred with Irish citizenship at ceremonies in Killarney, Co Kerry, today.

Ireland • 29 Apr 19

A referendum in 2004 meant that children born in Ireland to non-national parents would no longer have a right to citizenship

Dáil to debate bill on citizenship rights

The Dáil is to debate a bill this week that aims to restore citizenship rights to those born in Ireland.

Politics • 15 Jan 19

Citizenship ceremonies were introduced 7 years ago

3,000 people conferred with Irish citizenship

More than 3,000 people from over 120 countries have been conferred with Irish citizenship at ceremonies in Killarney, Co Kerry.

Ireland • 26 Nov 18

The ceremony at University of Limerick was the 125th citizenship ceremony since 2011

New Irish citizens sworn in at Limerick ceremony

355 new Irish citizens have been formally sworn in at a ceremony at the University of Limerick at what was the 125th citizenship ceremony since 2011.

Munster • 20 Jun 17

Candidates for citizenship would be required to be permanent residents for four years

Australia toughens up citizenship test

Australia has announced plans to put "Australian values" at the heart of tougher requirements to gain citizenship, including a four-year qualification period.

World • 20 Apr 17