Keyword "Good Friday" - List of latest news (321 results)

20/04 Archaeology breakthrough as hidden inscriptions found in the Last Supper Room

A team of researchers have uncovered Medieval inscriptions hidden on the walls of the traditional location of the Last Supper in Jerusalem.

20/04 Review in Dresden: Hallervorden speaks on the right "peace procession"

Dieter Hallervorden warns on the “peace procession” in Dresden, which was through right -wing extremist, before World War II and adapts to the Russian propaganda. Jürgen Fliege, Justus Frantz and Uwe Steimle are there.

20/04 The Great Friday Procession Larantuka remains solemn in the rain

Despite the rain, Catholics in the Larantuka Diocese, East Flores, remain solemn following the procession of the great Friday night.

20/04 Full List of Grocery Stores Open on Easter Sunday

Because Easter Sunday is deemed a holiday, not all stores will remain open for your last minute grocery runs

19/04 Jesus really died on Good Friday?: NASA could formalize the exact date of the crucifixion for a lunar eclipse

NASA revealed a surprising connection between a lunar eclipse and a key event in Christian history, challenging the borders between science and faith, and offering new clues about the exact date of the Crucifixion of Jesus.

19/04 TV program on Easter 2025: These are the TV highlights for the holidays

What does the TV program offer on Easter 2025? Here you get an overview of the TV highlights on the holidays of Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

19/04 Vatican Has 'Exchange of Opinions' with VP JD Vance on Immigration

Vice President JD Vance met with Vatican officials during his trip to Italy amid tensions regarding President Trump's deportation of illegals.

19/04 Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Morrisons Easter opening times 2025

Supermarkets will have changed opening hours on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday including Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons and Sainsbury's.

19/04 Asda closing 580 stores on Easter Sunday - check which stores

Supermarket giant Asda is set to open about 526 UK stores on Easter Sunday - but close 580 others.

19/04 Vince Vaughn Joins President Trump After Attending Good Friday Prayer Service

Comedy film legend Vince Vaughn joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Good Friday. 

19/04 No meat on Good Friday: where does the custom come from?

On Good Friday, Christians traditionally do without meat. But why? Pastor Gerhard Groll from the diocese of Augsburg says.

18/04 Catholic Processions Mark Good Friday Throughout Latin America

Catholics across Latin America are observing this year's Good Friday by participating in numerous processions and activities.

18/04 Socialism: Nicolás Maduro Offers Impoverished Venezuelans $4 Holy Week 'Stipend'

Venezuela’s socialist regime is distributing a stipend worth about $4 to celebrate this year's Holy Week, local outlets reported Thursday.

18/04 Catholic, 64, nailed to cross in Good Friday 'crucifixion'

Ruben Enaje, 64, is seen alongside two other devotees nailed to wooden crosses in front of huge crowds in the village of San Pedro Cutud in the Philipines

18/04 PHOTOS: Christians Around the World Observe Good Friday

Christians around the world today observe Good Friday, the anniversary of the day Jesus Christ was crucified on a hill called Golgotha outside the walls of Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago by Roman soldiers.

18/04 Melania Trump: 'May This Good Friday Inspire Hope and Faith'

First Lady Melania Trump wished Americans a Good Friday filled with "hope and faith," making the remark on X Friday morning.

18/04 WATCH: Man Crucified for 36th Time in Philippines Good Friday Tradition

The small town of San Pedro Cutud in the Philippines continued its annual tradition of staging real crucifixions to mark Good Friday.

18/04 Christians around the world take part in Good Friday processions

Many traditions include self-flagellation or even re-enacting the crucifixion to emulate the suffering of Jesus Christ.

18/04 Good Friday: Israel Welcomes Huckabee at Western Wall, with Thanks to Trump

Israel welcomed newly-confirmed U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee on Friday with a ceremony at the Western Wall, the holiest site in Judaism.

18/04 "Car Friday" at the Nürburgring: Police is there with a special unit

Thousands of tuning fans make a pilgrimage to the legendary "Carfriday" at the Nürburgring on Good Friday. The police checked-not only in Rhineland-Palatinate.

18/04 Why is the public confused after seeing Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari Chapter 2'?

The public is giving different types of response to Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2.

18/04 What is not allowed on Good Friday? These prohibitions apply

April 18, 2025 is an important commemorative and mourning day for Christians. What is allowed on Good Friday and what should you not? Here you will find an overview.

18/04 Good Friday 2025: The candle of the church is extinguished at 3 pm on Good Friday, know the whole of Good Friday?

Good Friday Ki Puri Kahani: Jesus Christ sacrificed to protect religion. Good Friday is celebrated in his memory. This year Good Friday is on 18 April. This day is dedicated to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. People pray on this day. Also, some traditions are also associated with this day. For example, the candles of the church are extinguished at 3 pm on Good Friday.

18/04 Brits only just discover 'real reason' people eat fish on Good Friday

Lots of people opt to eat fish on Good Friday, but many people don't know where the tradition comes from. Here's what you need to know.

18/04 What is Good Friday? What to know about holy day observed by Christians worldwide

Two days before Easter, Christians worldwide will observe Good Friday, one of the most somber days of the religion's year. Here's what to know.

16/04 This Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18 will be holidays in Peru: everything you owe you know about Free Days per Holy Week

In Peru, holidays are established by law in which the usual work is suspended to commemorate civic, religious or historical events of national relevance.

16/04 UK's best 40 fish and chip takeaways - interactive map shows your closest one

The UK's 40 best fish and chip spots for 2025 have been named with 25 being in England including five in Yorkshire, nine in Scotland and three in Wales.

15/04 This must pay you for working on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 per Holy Week in Peru

Holidays per Holy Week in Peru guarantee public and private sector workers a paid rest day, but Queines work will receive additional compensation.

14/04 These are the best destination to travel during Thursday and Friday of Holy Week

The Holy Week of 2025 began on Sunday 13 and will end on Sunday, April 20. During this week, there will be two national holidays: Holy Thursday and Good Friday.

14/04 All holidays per Holy Week in Peru: When does the long weekend begin and who benefits?

Holy Week 2025 in Peru will take place from Sunday, April 13 until Sunday, April 20, with two national holidays during the week: Holy Thursday and Good Friday.

07/04 Canary Islands panic as 170k workers to strike for being 'treated like slaves'

Over 170,000 tourism workers in the Canary Islands are set to join forces with the anti mass-tourism protesters and take to the streets over Easter.

06/04 If you are from the private sector: What about the hours not worked during Holy Week holidays?

National Holy Holidays 2025 seek to grant a time of rest, reflection and participation in religious activities to formal workers in Peru.

03/04 When do holidays begin per Holy Week 2025 and what is done on Holy Thursday and Good Friday?

During these days, Peruvians can enjoy religious traditions and commemorations. Private sector companies will decide whether they grant these free days or economic compensation to their workers.

11/03 Patrick Kielty carries mother’s coffin as mourners gather for funeral

Patrick Kielty’s mother has been remembered as a resilient woman whose life changed following the death of her husband during the Troubles.

26/02 When is Easter Bank Holiday as Good Friday and Easter Sunday dates announced

Most Brits will be getting two days off either side of the weekend, but when is the Easter Bank Holiday this year?

25/02 When is Mardi Gras 2025? Here's what to know as Fat Tuesday approaches

Fat Tuesday is just a week away, but what is it and where is it celebrated? Here's everything you need to know about Mardi Gras.

18/02 ‘What we saw should only be seen in a movie,’ paramedic tells Omagh inquiry

Emergency service workers yesterday told the Omagh Bombing Inquiry what they saw in the aftermath “should only have been seen in a movie”.

03/02 Mark Durkan: There’s a ‘John Hume-sized hole in the conversation’ about united Ireland

Former SDLP leader Mark Durkan says there is a ‘John Hume-sized hole in the conversation’ surrounding the options for constitutional change

28/01 Omagh Bombing Inquiry ‘will get to the truth’ to determine if Real IRA attack could have been prevented

The Omagh bomb inquiry will get to the truth and provide answers for bereaved families seeking to know if the “act of savagery” could have been prevented.

28/01 Omagh Bombing Inquiry to explore if ‘act of savagery’ carried out by Real IRA could have been prevented

Security ‘normalisation’ in Northern Ireland will be one of the issues explored in the Omagh bomb inquiry set up to determine if the “act of savagery” could have been prevented.

28/01 The Omagh bombing inquiry: one father’s 26-year fight for the truth - podcast

Journalist Shane Harrison and campaigner Michael Gallagher chart the long legal struggle for a public inquiry into the 1998 atrocity, which begins by hearing from survivors and bereaved families

12/01 Third earthquake felt in Attica within a few hours

The earthquakes centered in Gerakas and Agia Paraskevi were of small magnitude and focal depth

30/12 Disgruntled police in Northern Ireland responsible for IRA leaks after Good Friday agreement

Newly released Irish archives include leaks from UK government and RUC’s attempts to undermine Sinn Féin

27/12 Tony Blair tried to amend Gerry Adams statement on IRA disarmament to provide ‘clarity’

Then Prime Minister Tony Blair attempted to amend a Gerry Adams statement on IRA disarmament, newly unsealed documents show.

27/12 ‘He was not known for regular bathing habits’: Suspicions raised when loyalist arrived to police station still wet from shower

Northern Ireland police chiefs suspected a new counter-forensics approach by loyalist paramilitaries after one terrorist, who was not known for his personal hygiene habits, arrived at a police station still wet from a shower.

14/12 Ex-NIO minister reluctant to return to Northern Ireland: ‘I would not trust loyalists not to want me dead’

A former NIO minister has said it feels “f****** shaming” when he thinks about how the UK has treated Ireland in the past.

14/12 ‘I would not trust loyalists not to want me dead’: Ex-NIO minister reluctant to return to Northern Ireland

A former NIO minister hassaid it feels “f****** shaming” when he thinks about how the UK has treated Ireland in the past.

20/11 Veteran journalist Ken Reid dies aged 69, family says

Veteran Northern Ireland journalist Ken Reid has died at the age of 69 after an illness, his family has announced.

14/11 'They see it through the lens of the Troubles’: Joe Kennedy reflects on convincing Americans to invest in NI as US Special Envoy

The United States’ top diplomat in Northern Ireland has said Americans can still see “Belfast through the lens of the Troubles” when it comes to investing here, as he prepares to depart his role as Joe Biden’s special envoy.

12/11 Mixed reaction to meetings with Loyalist Communities Council reflects our divided society

The latest poll results on Executive ministers meeting with the Loyalist Communities Council (LCC) are unsurprising and serve as a reflection of how divided our society is.

23/10 Haunted Ulster Live: NI horror-comedy hits streaming services in time for Halloween

For a good scare with a local twist, look no further than Haunted Ulster Live — a new Belfast-based spookfest that is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

11/10 University course on Peace set to return to Derry’s Magee campus after Belfast move uproar

Ulster University is planning to offer some additional courses at its Magee campus — including one that caused uproar when it was uprooted and moved to Belfast.

27/09 Hurt has defined our past. It’s now time to let hope shape our future

When we should be doing all we can to break down barriers between communities, it’s depressing that consideration is being given to putting one back up again.

26/09 First Good Friday Agreement baby meets the man who ensured she was born into era of peace

The first child born here after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement has met the man who chaired the talks that led to the historic deal — expressing her gratitude she will soon be getting married in a time of peace.

15/09 Celebrity boxing match: It's back

Stefan Raab and Regina Halmich got into the ring for a third time. Until then, the spectators were in agony. But the biggest challenge that evening was directed at others.

04/09 Distinct lack of investment is beginning to cripple the country

The Chief Constable of the PSNI has made no secret of his desire to see a big rise in funding for policing. Jon Boutcher even risked the wrath of the Justice Minister by going directly to the Prime Minister to seek the funding he so obviously needs.

20/08 UUP now means too little to too few

In the end, the Ulster Unionist Party lost its top figure over an internal selection row to fill a vacancy brought about by a leadership decision which resulted in a return to Westminster.

11/07 First recipients of Queen’s scholarship created by Clintons for Good Friday Agreement anniversary head to USA

The first recipients of a Queen’s University scholarship created by former US president Bill Clinton and his wife, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton are set to head to the US.

11/07 First recipients of Queen’s University scholarship created by the Clintons as part of the Good Friday Agreement anniversary head to USA

The first recipients of a Queen’s University scholarship created by former US president Bill Clinton and his wife, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton are set to head to the US.

07/07 King set for historic Ireland visit as he could follow in late Queen's footsteps

King Charles could visit Ireland as part of efforts to reset Anglo-Irish relations, according to reports.

22/06 Traditional music enjoying ‘massive resurgence’ in post-Good Friday Agreement Northern Ireland

Traditional music is enjoying a “massive resurgence” which is uniting young people on both sides of the religious divide in Northern Ireland, two leading industry figures have revealed.

21/06 Election Diary: Freewheeling UUP North Down candidate Tim Collins goes off script again

The UUP’s North Down candidate Tim Collins appeared to go off the party script again during a debate on the BBC’s Good Morning Ulster programme.

27/05 Patrick Kielty, Mary Robinson and Eamonn Mallie among Ulster University honorary graduates

Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson and Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty will be among those honoured by Ulster University during this summer’s graduations.

19/05 I masterminded the plot to blow up Lord Mountbatten

In an astonishing admission set to cause huge pain to Charles, Michael Hayes callously boasted that he designed the explosive device that killed Lord Mountbatten.

15/05 The Guardian view on asylum and Northern Ireland: Rishi Sunak has sabotaged his own legacy | Editorial

Editorial: A Belfast court ruling exposes quite how far the prime minister has wandered from the pragmatic governing ethos he once espoused

02/05 Ireland considering making further benefit cuts to Ukrainian refugees

Ministers to discuss immigration amid rising tensions as country struggles to house increasing numbers of migrants

29/04 UK: No Irealnd Migrant Returns if France Doesn't Take Back Boat Migrants

The UK has vowed to not permit any illegal migrant returns from Ireland while France refuses the return of Channel migrants.

28/04 ‘A wonderful colleague and friend’: Tributes paid to former BBC NI political editor Stephen Grimason

The man who succeeded Stephen Grimason as BBC NI’s political editor has led the tributes to the broadcaster following his death at 67 after a long illness.

27/04 Is it possible to plant plants in Holy Week: we understand the signs

Already on May 5, believers of the Eastern rite will celebrate Easter. The week before this bright holiday is considered the most difficult during Great Lent, it is called Passion and has many prohibitions. So many are interested in whether it is possible to work in the garden during Holy Week?

25/04 Prosecutors push to make decisions on legacy case files ahead of deadline

Prosecutors are set to announce a series of decisions on case files relating to legacy investigations ahead of next week's deadline.

25/04 Prosecutors set to announce decisions on case files relating to legacy investigations

Prosecutors are set to announce a series of decisions on case files relating to legacy investigations ahead of next week's deadline.

21/04 When is Passover 2024? What to know about the Jewish holiday and why it's celebrated

Passover in 2024 is set to start on April 22 and end on April 30. This is what you should know about the Jewish holiday.

14/04 Raymond McCord calls on Irish government to take son’s murder to European courts

Victims’ campaigner Raymond McCord has called on the Irish government to take the case of his son’s murder to the European Courts.

08/04 Leo Varadkar praises Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly at meeting of North-South Ministerial Council

In his last major engagement as Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar has praised the “very good impression” which the First and Deputy First Ministers have made since devolution was restored.

05/04 “Let’s Dance” jury awards 30 points for the first time – and Joachim Llambi reveals his favorite

“Let’s Dance” is back and the jury seems to be particularly generous after the Easter break. For the first time, a candidate received full points.

02/04 Oktoberfest nostalgia: Concern about the cult tent at the Oidn Wiesn

Will the Oidn Wiesn lose a tent that has always been there since it started? What's next with the Herzkasperl tent.

01/04 Christians in Pakistan Host Easter in Hotel After Good Friday Church Fire

A Presbyterian church in Pakistan caught fire on Good Friday, forcing the local Christian population to hold Easter services in a hotel.

01/04 Michelle O’Neill aide accused of being part of double agent Stakeknife’s IRA death squad

Sinn Fein First Minister who promised to ‘reach across divide’ branded a hypocrite over man allegedly linked to infamous ‘Nutting Squad’

31/03 Christians Celebrate Easter – If Christ Not Raised 'Your Faith Is in Vain'

Christians celebrate Easter, marking their cornerstone belief that Jesus Christ was bodily resurrected from the grave following his death.

31/03 Just hours before his arrest, Sir Jeffrey attended an Easter service

In his final public sighting as DUP leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was at Stormont for a Christian Easter service.

30/03 “Bangs and smoke” in the Bavarian sky caused major action: that was the reason

Because they heard a loud bang, several people suspected a plane crash on Friday. However, the cause was different.

30/03 Pope Francis will preside over Holy Saturday vigil after renouncing the Way of the Cross for health reasons

The pontiff surprised by not reading the homily at the Palm Sunday mass and resigning from presiding over the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. The Vatican highlighted the pope's spiritual commitment despite his health problems.

30/03 With this knowledge you can also get fresh rolls from the bakery at Easter

Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Can you still buy fresh rolls, cakes or even meat products on these days?

30/03 Gusts of up to 190 km/h: ski lifts in Switzerland partially closed

This is likely to spoil some people's skiing holidays over Easter: storm warnings are in effect in several places in Switzerland. This particularly affects popular ski areas.

30/03 Latrell Mitchell charged over sliding tackle that concussed Josh Addo-Carr

Latrell Mitchell will have to pay a fine after getting hit with a dangerous-contact charge for a sliding effort that concussed Bulldogs winger Josh Addo-Carr.

30/03 Pope Francis resigned from presiding over Good Friday's Stations of the Cross "to preserve his health"

Last Sunday, the pontiff surprised by not reading the homily at the Palm Sunday mass. According to the Vatican, the decision was a matter of prevention to safeguard his health in the face of upcoming activities.

30/03 The Pope's last minute withdrawal from Easter event raises concerns over his health

The Pope's last minute withdrawal from Easter event raises concerns over his health - The Pope has struggled with his health for some time.

30/03 Pope Francis skips Good Friday event to preserve health

Francis had been expected to preside over the Way of the Cross procession, but cancelled for the second year in a row over health concerns.

29/03 Accident in Essen climbing hall: person falls and sustains life-threatening injuries

A person falls in a climbing hall in Essen for reasons that are still unclear. There is danger to life. The criminal police are investigating the background.

29/03 Easter: Pope cancels Good Friday procession “Via Crucis”.

Pope Francis canceled his participation shortly before the start of “Via Crucis”.

29/03 Cuba Bans Holy Week Processions, Fearing More Anti-Communist Protests

Cuba reportedly banned Christians from celebrating traditional Catholic Holy Week processions across several regions of the country.

29/03 Conservative Lawmakers, More Observe Good Friday: 'Jesus Paid It All'

Christians on Friday observed Good Friday, as some political figures triumphantly declared that "Jesus paid it all."

29/03 “Not the end of the road”: Churches promote confidence

Despite all the crises and wars in the world, the Catholic and Protestant church associations in Hesse are calling for hope and confidence on Good Friday.

29/03 Hundreds of tuners meet for “Car Friday” in Saxony-Anhalt

Hundreds of car tuners met in Blankenburg in the Harz Mountains for “Car Friday”. Although the city actually wanted to cancel the event.

29/03 In many regions... churches commemorate Good Friday

In many regions... churches commemorate Good Friday

29/03 Good Friday 2024: Why is Good Friday celebrated, what is its history and significance?

Good Friday 2024: Every year Good Friday is celebrated before Easter Sunday. This day is very special for the people of Christian religion. This day is also a holiday in many countries.

29/03 When is Passover 2024? What you need to know about the Jewish holiday

Passover is a Jewish holiday. In 2024, it sets to start on April 22nd and end on April 30th. What to know about the commemoration.

29/03 Pope Francis' Via Crucis will focus on war and violence against women

The Vatican published the meditations written in the handwriting of the Supreme Pontiff that will resonate tonight in the Colosseum in Rome

29/03 Money from the Condor owner: Signa Prime receives a 100 million euro loan

The British asset manager Attestor is giving the ailing real estate company Signa Prime a mass loan of 100 million euros. This means that the properties, which are mainly in Germany, do not have to be sold so hastily.

29/03 Christians Observe Good Friday – Jesus Said, ‘It is Finished’

Christians observe Good Friday today, solemnly remembering the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth, where the faithful believe that the divine Son of God paid the price for sin to reconcile countless people to their Creator through his death on a cross, followed by the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.

29/03 20,000 Christians Watch Live Crucifixions to Mark Good Friday in Philippines

A crowd of 20,000 people convened in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines on Friday to observe the tradition of live crucifixions.

29/03 Future decision made: Xabi Alonso stays at Bayer Leverkusen

There has been speculation for weeks about the possible future of Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso. Now the Spaniard's decision has been made.

29/03 Good Friday

Today the Christian flock remembers the passion and death of Jesus on the cross.

29/03 Does it have to be 2024? This is how ZDF defends the “Winnetou” broadcast

ZDF broadcasts “Winnetou Part 1” on Good Friday. There has been repeated criticism of the film in recent years. The portrayal of the indigenous people and their lives is completely wrong.

29/03 Are the Good Friday bans out of date?

Less than half of Germans are members of the Church. But on Good Friday, certain restrictions with a strong Christian character are still in force.

29/03 NI church leaders use Easter messages to call for hope against injustice

Church leaders have emphasised hope in times of darkness and injustice in their Easter messages.

29/03 Good Friday is the most mournful day in the Catholic calendar

The most mournful day in the Catholic calendar. Today is Good Friday. Believers remember the suffering on the cross and the death of Christ. This is the only day of the year when Communion, or the Eucharist, is not celebrated in churches.

29/03 Stock Market Closed: There will be no trading in the stock market today, closed on the occasion of Good Friday.

Stock Market Closed Today: There will be no trading in Indian stock markets on Friday, March 29, 2024. National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are closed on the occasion of Good Friday. Along with equity, the market of equity derivatives, interest rate derivatives and currency derivatives will also remain closed. Also lending and borrowing of securities will not happen on Fri

29/03 Live: Young Kangaroos and impressive Blues collide in marquee Good Friday clash

Good Friday footy gets underway at Docklands as North Melbourne meet Carlton for their now-traditional clash, before Fremantle host Adelaide for a clash between two finals-hunting sides. Follow live.

29/03 Bank Holiday: Know why banks are closed today and will they open on Sunday? RBI gave this order for this reason

Bank Holiday: Today, on Friday, banks will remain closed in many states of the country. Banks are going to remain closed in the country due to Good Friday. However, banks are not closed in all the states of the country. Banks will remain open today in some states. Banks will not be closed here. Banks across the country will remain open on Sundays. Due to the closing of the financial year, the Gove

29/03 Pope Francis leads Good Friday Mass in St. Peter's Basilica

The humble Easter ceremony evoked the pain of war, immigration and violence against women.

28/03 What is Good Friday? What the holy day means for Christians around the world

Before Christians celebrate Easter, they observe Good Friday one of the most somber holy days on the calendar.

28/03 Several films canceled: Channels change the Easter program after the death of Fritz Wepper

Fritz Wepper died on Monday at the age of 82. On the occasion of his death, ARD and ZDF made changes to the program.

28/03 Good Friday 2024: What will be open, what will remain closed? Bank and stock market update for 29-30-31 March

Bank Update on Long Weekend: Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), which provide trading facilities in different commodities, will remain closed for both morning and evening sessions.

28/03 Car Friday: Police are planning checks throughout North Rhine-Westphalia

Like last year, car fans from all over Germany meet on Good Friday. The police will again be hunting for speeders and their illegal conversions

28/03 Munich: Celebrations at Easter - Club uprising against ban on dancing on Good Friday

Easter will be a lot of fun for the club scene this year. 14 Munich nightclubs are fighting the ban on dancing on Good Friday. Why be allowed to open?

28/03 Holy Week 2024 LIVE: phrases for Holy Thursday, holidays and latest news on this tradition in Peru

Several religious activities will be carried out during Holy Week in Peru. Citizens will tour the churches, participate in processions and more.

27/03 Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Good Friday 2024? Here's what to know

Will banks, post offices, UPS or FedEx be open on Friday, March 29 for Good Friday? Here's what you need to know.

27/03 What days should you not eat meat during Easter and what is the main reason?

In Peru, one of the most important traditions during Holy Week is abstaining from meat, which symbolizes the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross.

26/03 North South Council must be restored urgently, says Colum Eastwood

The SDLP is calling for the “urgent restoration” of the North South Ministerial Council after Stormont ministers attended the first meeting of a new body aimed at strengthening links across the UK.

26/03 Holy Week: why is mass not celebrated on Good Friday in Lima and its regions?

A long holiday is approaching and thousands of faithful in Peru will celebrate Holy Week through tours, processions and other religious activities.

26/03 50,000 passengers affected: Lufthansa subsidiary cancels flights at Easter

And again around 50,000 Lufthansa passengers are affected by strikes: Austrian Airlines is canceling hundreds of flights at the start of Easter.

26/03 Car Friday: Police slow down the tuning scene at a nationwide hotspot

In the Harz district in Saxony-Anhalt, “Car Friday” at the Rappbode Dam tunnel is completely canceled this year.

26/03 700 films on the blacklist: “Rambo” and Co. are not allowed to be shown on Good Friday

On a holiday like Good Friday, it's not just the party life that comes to a standstill. Not everything is allowed to be shown in cinemas either.

24/03 Will the market rise or fall in the week of Holi and Good Friday? Know what experts say

Next week there will be trading in the market only for three days. The reason for this is that there will be a holiday in the market on Monday due to Holi and on Friday due to Good Friday. Last week, there was a slight rise in the market, whereas on Thursday, there may be some volatility in the market due to the settlement of monthly derivatives contracts.

20/03 Leo Varadkar: The man who kept Northern Ireland under EU law has gone from vote-winner to liability

Taoiseach was hailed at home for Brexit stance and liberalising his country, but leaves it gripped by housing and immigration crises

20/03 Folk festival in spring: Cathedral starts with new rides

Hamburg Spring Cathedral starts on Friday with new attractions. The folk festival with 250 showmen on the Heiligengeistfeld lasts until April 21st.

18/03 March 2024 holidays: how many days off are left this month and what are they?

The third month of the year brings with it more than one day of rest, know what they are and plan this brief relaxation with your loved ones.

15/03 All of Us Strangers to Out of Sight: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Andrew Haigh’s emotionally wrenching ode to regret, love and redemption with an all captivating leads in Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal, while George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez sizzle in Steven Soderbergh crime caper

04/03 Why is Easter 2024 in March and what days does it fall on?

In 2023, Easter was from April 2 to 8. However, this year its date has changed and is now positioned in March. What is this about?

23/02 DfE reveals cost of bilingual rebranding after question from TUV leader

The Department for the Economy has revealed the cost of changing to dual-language signage.

21/02 Good Friday for the Orthodox

Today is the most mournful and dramatic day in Orthodoxy. Good Friday is the time of the condemnation and public crucifixion of Christ on Calvary. Believers in silence remember the suffering of the Savior.

20/02 No evidence of police collusion in double murder case linked to Johnny Adair, court rules

No credible new evidence of police collusion has emerged to justify any revived investigation into a double sectarian murder allegedly linked to former loyalist terror chief Johnny Adair, the Court of Appeal ruled today.

14/02 NIHE figures not reflective of people being made homeless due to intimidation, says victims’ charity

More people are being made homeless following intimidation than official figures show, a victims’ charity has claimed.

11/02 John Bruton Dies at 76; Negotiated for Peace as Irish Prime Minister

He made strides to end the sectarian violence that plagued Northern Ireland through the 1990s by collaborating with both Britain and the Irish Republican Army.

10/02 Former Irish premier John Bruton is remembered at full state funeral

Mr Bruton, who was taoiseach of the 'rainbow coalition' government between 1994 and 1997, died on Tuesday aged 76 surrounded by his family in hospital after a long illness.

08/02 No need for long arms for border poll as it’ll be before 2030, McDonald insists

You don't need long arms to be within touching distance of a border poll on Northern Ireland's constitutional future, Mary Lou McDonald has insisted.

08/02 ‘The world needs more hugs’: Michelle O’Neill on embrace from Rishi Sunak

First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said “the world needs more hugs” after a shock embrace from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

08/02 Michelle O’Neill accuses Chris Heaton-Harris of ‘ostrich mentality’ around Irish unity

First Minister Michelle O'Neill has accused the Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris of having an “ostrich mentality” around the issue of Irish unity.

08/02 Is Ireland inching closer to being united as one?

A united Ireland was once perceived as a nationalist dream. Today it’s about economics, opportunity, and a return to the European Union, Emma DeSouza writes.

05/02 British and Irish governments play down Sinn Féin’s calls for united Ireland

Rishi Sunak urges Stormont executive to focus on bread-and-butter issues in Northern Ireland

03/02 What to Know About the Return of Power-Sharing in Northern Ireland

For the first time, a Sinn Fein politician will serve as first minister.

03/02 Northern Ireland Has a Sinn Fein Leader. It’s a Landmark Moment.

The idea of a first minister who supports closer ties to the Republic of Ireland — let alone one from Sinn Fein, a party with historic ties to the Irish Republican Army — was once unthinkable. On Saturday, it became reality.

01/02 Irish unity is not ‘within touching distance’, insists Swann after SF claim

Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann says he doesn’t agree with Mary Lou McDonald after the Sinn Féin leader claimed the deal meant “Irish unity is within touching distance”.

31/01 In Northern Ireland, a Knotty Brexit Problem Is on the Brink of Being Solved

Four years after Britain officially left the E.U., the U.K. government on Wednesday published the details of a deal to restore the power-sharing government in Belfast.

30/01 Sinn Fein claims Irish reunification is 'within touching distance' after DUP ends Stormont deadlock

Nationalists push for a united Ireland as assembly prepares to reconvene after two-year boycott

30/01 The Guardian view on Northern Ireland: a historic deal that allows government to function | Editorial

Editorial: The assembly could see politicians who worked together against Brexit and against the abortion ban take up prominent roles

30/01 ‘A Long Time Coming’: Northern Ireland Deal Receives Broad Welcome

An agreement by the Democratic Unionist Party to return to power-sharing with Sinn Fein after a two year boycott was greeted by widespread relief.

26/01 The sands of time are running out for DUP

The biggest decisions, those which can have far-reaching consequences and reverberate long into the future, are the hardest to make.

18/01 Churches still failing on shared education 26 years after peace, says QUB professor

A world-leading authority on the role of shared education in divided societies has challenged the churches here to do more to ensure a more diverse enrolment in their schools.

15/01 Anger over delay in lifting 300-year-old ban on Irish and Ulster-Scots in court

There is “no excuse” for the government’s delay in getting rid of a nearly 300-year-old law banning the use of Irish and Ulster-Scots in courts.

11/01 No answers 25 years on from brutal killing of Kevin Conway Snr

Like his son and namesake, Kevin Conway Snr met a violent death.

29/12 State papers: Senior unionist told Dublin that NI faced threat of civil war

A senior unionist leader warned the Irish government in advance of the Good Friday Agreement that Northern Ireland faced the threat of a civil war — with the potential for loyalist attacks to be mounted in Dublin.

29/12 NI can unleash its full potential in 2024... but we must see the return of Stormont

I was hoping that, as I wrote this, Northern Ireland would have just seen its devolved Government start working again in Stormont.

29/12 State papers: Mo Mowlam feared political ‘hard sell’ for peace deal would put unionist voters off

Former Secretary of State Mo Mowlam was concerned that high-profile British, American and Irish politicians campaigning to promote the Good Friday Agreement might run the risk of antagonising voters in Northern Ireland.

28/12 Tony Blair wanted Wimbledon FC to move to Belfast in late 1990s

Then prime minister thought it would be a ‘major breakthrough if Northern Irish capital had a team in English Premier League’, archives show

27/12 DUP MLA accuses Sinn Fein of stoking division after McDonald says border poll possible by 2030

The only issue Sinn Fein cares about is “creating division and instability”, a DUP MLA has said, after Mary Lou McDonald speculated that a border poll could be held within the lifetime of the next Dail.

27/12 Sinn Fein accused of stoking division after McDonald says border poll possible by 2030

The only issue Sinn Fein cares about is “creating division and instability”, a DUP MLA has said, after Mary Lou McDonald speculated that a border poll could be held within the lifetime of the next Dail.

27/12 Tony Blair and Bill Clinton thought IRA would not decomission weapons

The then US president was 'taken aback' in a phone call with Mr Blair in January 2000 when it was conveyed that decommissioning would miss the deadline.

27/12 David Trimble was ‘extraordinarily rude’ to Tony Blair at Good Friday talks

Newly released 1999 briefing by Irish civil servant reveals lack of trust during tense peace negotiations

25/12 Hidden victims of the UK’s cruel visa rule plans | Letters

Letters: Minimum-income requirements will be unfair to many pensioners, writes Gordon Reid, while Patricia Gibson warns about its potential effect in the north

25/12 Junior NIO minister’s US trip cost more than combined total for five NI politicians

A trip to the US by Northern Ireland Office (NIO) junior minister Lord Caine cost more than the entire bill for a delegation of local politicians.

21/12 Irish challenge to legacy law gives me a sense of Hotel California, says former Army Colonel turned MP

A Conservative MP has said the announcement of legal action on the Troubles legacy act by the Irish government reminds him of Hotel California – where you can check out of the EU but never leave.

21/12 Legacy Act: Legal action may have consequences warns NIO minister, as TD says ‘murder is murder’

The impact of legal action over the Troubles legacy law may have consequences for UK-Irish relations, a Northern Ireland Office minister has said.

20/12 How Joe Biden gave green light to Ireland for Troubles ambush

The president is fiercely proud of his Irish roots and gave his personal blessing for Dublin’s legal challenge against immunity legislation

14/12 Acclaimed NI political drama ‘Agreement’ to premiere in United States

Lyric Theatre Belfast and the Irish Arts Center (IAC) NYC have announced that the acclaimed political drama Agreement will have an American premiere next year.

11/12 Viewpoint: Time for talking is over, politicians must get to work

The history of Northern Ireland has been littered with many critical junctions where the future of the country has taken a turn — some for better, some for worse.

05/12 Former loyalist politician David Adams to speak at conference organised by pro-Irish unity group

A former loyalist politician is to speak at a conference next year organised by pro-Irish unity group Ireland’s Future.

05/12 What date does Holy Week 2024 fall on and what days will be holidays in Peru?

Holy Week 2024: what date falls and what days will be HOLIDAYS in Peru? | Review the holidays that there will be during Holy Week next year and learn the meaning of this time of reflection that remembers the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

04/12 Border poll survey results provide ‘a degree of comfort’ for unionists, says Beattie

A new survey suggesting that less than a third of people in Northern Ireland would vote in favour of Irish unity provides “a degree of comfort” for pro-Union voters, Doug Beattie has said.

01/12 Winkie Rea: Loyalist who was on trial for murder ‘should be remembered for peace efforts’

Former Red Hand Commando leader Winston ‘Winkie’ Rea should be remembered for transitioning the terror gang away from violence, a former PUP representative has said.

30/11 Emma DeSouza: US husband of Derry woman who took legal battle against Home Office to gain Irish citizenship

Emma DeSouza, who mounted a legal challenge against the Home Office over its immigration rules, has revealed that her husband will finally be receiving his Irish citizenship in a few weeks’ time.

27/11 Biden ‘concerned’ UK’s Rwanda policy could hurt Northern Ireland peace process

White House wants to ensure that any revamped legislation will not undermine the Good Friday Agreement

24/11 Sunak risks ripping up Good Friday agreement over Rwanda, senior Tories say

Concerns echo White House remarks that blocking human rights laws could undermine Northern Ireland peace process

24/11 Troubles legacy laws aimed at achieving ‘reset to founding concepts’ of Good Friday Agreement, High Court hears

Controversial new laws on dealing with the legacy of Northern Ireland’s Troubles are aimed at achieving a “reset” to the foundations of the Good Friday Agreement, the High Court heard today.

24/11 How can we benefit from the Good Friday Agreement to reach peace between Palestine and Israel?

How can we benefit from the Good Friday Agreement to reach peace between Palestine and Israel?

23/11 White House Eyes Possible Threat to Good Friday Agreement

Biden administration officials are watching whether the British government’s attempt to salvage its Rwanda asylum policy risks undermining the Northern Ireland peace accord.

21/11 Opinion | A United Ireland May Be More Than a Dream

Have demographics and Brexit made unification inevitable?

19/11 NI cross-party delegation’s £6k US visit to mark 25 years since Good Friday Agreement

Five local politicians travelled to the US in September to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement at a cost of more than £6,000.

10/11 Former DUP MLA David Hilditch dedicated his life to serving, ‘even when he was struggling’

Former DUP Assembly Member David Hilditch dedicated his life to serving “even when he was struggling himself”, a thanksgiving service heard on Friday.

08/11 Tories’ patience with us has now worn thin

The fact Northern Ireland was barely mentioned in the King’s Speech is just the latest illustration of the Conservative Party’s apparent lack of commitment to the region.

03/11 The key to negotiating peace in Israel and Palestine? Women | Letter

Letters: Harfiyah Ball Haleem and Carola Addington respond to a piece by Remona Aly about an inspirational meeting of Muslim and Jewish women

22/10 Shankill bombing: ‘Pulling those people from the rubble will never leave me’

A pensioner who lost three loved ones in the Shankill bombing has said he will take that bloody day with him to the grave.

11/10 Shadow NI Secretary: ‘I don’t understand why DUP didn’t claim Windsor Framework as real success’

The Shadow Secretary of State for NI has said he doesn’t understand why the DUP didn’t claim the Windsor Framework as a “real success”.

11/10 Dublin artist transforms Carrickfergus wall with mural based on Derry photographer’s image

A Dublin-based street artist has transformed a gable wall in Carrickfergus with a spectacular mural of a young girl, replacing graffiti that had previously been daubed on the brickwork.

06/10 Keir Starmer rules out referendum on Irish reunification if he becomes prime minister

A poll for Irish unity is not even on horizon, says the Labour leader if his party win the next election

06/10 Border poll not on the horizon, says Keir Starmer ahead of Labour party conference

Sir Keir Starmer is listening to unionism, unionists have said after the Labour leader appeared to rule out any prospect of a poll on Irish unity should he become the next Prime Minster.

06/10 One Young World: Afghan refugee inspired by work of north Belfast school principal

An Afghan refugee who fled his home country after insurgent attacks there increased in 2018 has said he has been inspired by the work of a north Belfast school principal.

03/10 One Young World Summit speaker Geldof takes aim at companies ‘talking b******s’ while promoting need for young leaders

Sir Bob Geldof didn’t pull any punches when making his keynote speech during the first full day of presentations at the One Young World Summit in Belfast, calling out some of the “big companies” involved in the event for “talking b******s”.

03/10 Leading lights of the future get set to shine at One Young World Summit in Belfast

More than 2,000 young potential leaders of the future from around the globe gathered in Belfast yesterday for the opening ceremony of the One Young World summit.

30/09 190 countries, 2,000 delegates: One Young World Summit set for Belfast takeover

Over 2,000 young people from across the world will be arriving in Belfast over the weekend as the city prepares to welcome a host of star names for the four-day One Young World Summit.

28/09 Church leaders mark Good Friday Agreement anniversary

Ireland's church leaders will begin a two-day visit to Rome today, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

28/09 Irish Church leaders in Rome to mark 25 years of peace since Belfast Agreement

Church leaders have thanked those who brought peace to Northern Ireland on a visit to Rome to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

05/09 Catholic PSNI officers told to ‘bring personal protection weapons to Mass’ after huge data leak

A serious breach last month exposed the names of almost 10,000 officers and staff working at the Police Service of Northern Ireland

04/09 Who is Hilary Benn? Labour’s new Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in profile

An MP since 1999, serving in the Blair and Brown governments, Hilary Benn is an unusually high-profile figure for the role of shadow Secretary of State.

04/09 Who is Hilary Benn? The new Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

An MP since 1999, serving in the Blair and Brown governments, Hilary Benn is an unusually high-profile figure for the role of shadow Secretary of State.

30/08 Opinion | Did the British Government Order Their Father’s Murder?

Proposed legislation may keep them from ever finding out.

27/08 New Troubles exhibition proves popular with 80k visitors: ‘We wanted to show the Troubles are complex and not over yet...’

More than 80,000 people have visited a new exhibition in London about the Troubles, far exceeding the expectations of the organisers at the Imperial War Museum (IWM) which was once plunged into controversy over a Belfast murder weapon.

25/08 Irish, US politicians to hold meeting in Dáil Chamber

Over 200 US legislators will gather in the Dáil chamber this afternoon, alongside Irish politicians, for a meeting of the Ireland-United States Parliamentary Friendship group.

22/08 Cross-border links could give financial boost to Northern Ireland… but tribal politics get in the way

Capital investment of €44.5m (£38m) has been awarded by the Irish Government for the expansion of Ulster University’s Magee campus in Derry. This is intended to increase the number of students at the campus from both Northern Ireland and the Republic, including through the construction of new teaching and student facilities.

17/08 If there is a lesson from the NI police data breach it is not to forget the cruelty of the Troubles | Martin Kettle

The leak could undermine security in Northern Ireland – restoring power sharing is a political necessity at this moment, asks Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

13/08 Omagh service remembers the 29 killed in 1998 in worst atrocity of the Troubles

Families gather in Co Tyrone town in Northern Ireland in 25-year memorial to those killed in dissident republican bombing

13/08 Most monsters blamed for Omagh bomb now in grave

Only two of the five dissidents named in court as being responsible for the Omagh bomb are still alive.

12/08 Inside the Omagh bombing 25 years after 'Bloody Saturday'

On August 13, 1998, a red car was stolen in County Monaghan, Ulster, starting a chain of events that would culminate in the worst single act of terrorism in the history of the Troubles.

09/08 Donaldson: DUP will work in ‘spirit of co-operation’ with Dublin to restore power-sharing

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said his party will discuss matters of mutual interest with the Irish government in efforts to restore power-sharing “in a spirit of co-operation”.

09/08 Donaldson: We’ll work in ‘spirit of co-operation’ with Dublin to restore power-sharing

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said his party will discuss matters of mutual interest with the Irish government in efforts to restore power-sharing “in a spirit of co-operation”.

08/08 London ‘reluctant’ to co-operate with Dublin to restore Stormont

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that London’s “reluctance” to work with Dublin is hindering the prospect of getting Stormont back up and running.

25/07 Northern Ireland and the Republic should be there for one another, like all good neighbours

Neighbours. “Everybody needs good neighbours. With a little understanding, you can find the perfect blend”. Most readers are going to find that theme tune repeating in their heads all day now, sorry.

13/07 Report lays out strategy for future NI economic growth

A new report has recommended that a clear economic strategy for Northern Ireland is needed in order for the prosperity created since the Good Friday Agreement to continue.

10/07 Peace process on agenda during Biden’s visit to UK

Joe Biden is expected to raise concerns over the peace process in Northern Ireland when he meets Rishi Sunak in London today.

09/07 ‘These stories must be talked about’: the film-maker shedding new light on the Troubles

James Bluemel talks about his acclaimed new BBC series Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland

24/06 Irish government ‘increasingly led by Northern ultras’ on legacy criticism, UUP veteran claims

A high-profile unionist has accused the Irish government of “being led by Northern ultras” over its criticism of the controversial Troubles Legacy Bill.

11/06 ‘Our hopes were so high’: the women who caught the mood of the Good Friday deal look back, 25 years on

When the agreement was endorsed, the joy of two women was an emblem of boundless optimism on our front page. They talk about what’s happened since

23/05 Election failures have affected my mental health and unionism suffers from similar symptoms to me

For most of my life, I have suffered with poor mental health, as I know many others have.

23/05 UUP man opens up on his mental health battles and how unionism has suffered from self-loathing

For most of my life, I have suffered with poor mental health, as I know many others have.

15/05 NI’s most deprived areas still waiting on ‘peace dividend’ 25 years later

Some of Northern Ireland’s most deprived areas are facing levels of poverty worse than 25 years ago, teachers and community activists have warned.

12/05 Unionists angry as Joe Biden says he visited Northern Ireland to ‘make sure the Brits didn’t screw around’

DUP MP Sammy Wilson calls on US president to ‘show us some respect’ after Biden says he wanted to ensure UK kept its Good Friday commitments

03/05 Unethical political discourse is a real and present danger to democracy

During the Troubles, political representatives and their families faced regular threats, abuse and direct personal attacks. Tragically, several political representatives on the island were murdered in this brutal and sectarian time.

28/04 Big changes needed to power sharing in Northern Ireland, says 70% of population

Two-thirds of people also think 1998 Good Friday agreement has failed to deliver stable governance, survey finds

21/04 Celebrating the women who helped bring peace to Northern Ireland – in portraits

National Museums NI has partnered with Belfast Photo Festival to present a newly commissioned body of work by photographer Hannah Starkey honouring and celebrating the women who helped bring peace to Northern Ireland

19/04 Agreement 25 conference: Prime Minister urges leaders of unionism to get Stormont back running – as it happened

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has delivered the closing address at the international conference to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement at Queen's University Belfast, where he has urged unionist leaders to work to restore powersharing here.

19/04 Good Friday Agreement conference: Prime Minister urges leaders of unionism to get Stormont back running

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has delivered the closing address at the international conference to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement at Queen's University Belfast, where he has urged unionist leaders to work to restore Stormont institutions.

19/04 Good Friday Agreement conference: Joe Kennedy III vows to help ensure ‘growth and prosperity’ across NI

US Envoy Joe Kennedy III has said “it is our collective task to ensure that the benefits of prosperity and growth touch every single soul” throughout Northern Ireland.

19/04 PM Rishi Sunak to deliver closing address at Good Friday Agreement conference in Belfast

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to deliver the closing address to a major three-day conference to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement.

19/04 Without ‘horrible’ release of prisoners there would have been no Good Friday Agreement: Tony Blair

Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has defended the 1998 decision to allow for the release of paramilitary prisoners as part of the Good Friday Agreement.

19/04 Sunak pledges to 'give everything' to preserve Good Friday legacy

In a speech in Belfast to mark the 25th anniversary of the peace pact, the Prime Minister will praise the 'courage, imagination and perseverance' of those who negotiated the deal.

18/04 Clinton optimistic about power sharing in Northern Ireland after DUP talks

Former US president says he expects barriers to restoring government in Stormont will soon be removed

17/04 All ex-PMs invited to Belfast gala marking 25 years of Good Friday agreement

Invites include Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, accused of wrecking Northern Ireland’s place in the UK

17/04 George Mitchell: Former US Senator and GFA negotiator Queen’s speech in full

Senator George J Mitchell’s speech in full marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

17/04 GFA reform possible if middle ground continues to grow, says Tony Blair

There is ‘no reason’ why Northern Ireland’s political institutions cannot be reformed if the middle ground continues to grow, former Prime Minister Tony Blair has said.

16/04 Hillary Clinton urges NI parties to ‘get back in business’ with Windsor Framework ‘opportunity’

Hillary Clinton has called on Northern Ireland's political parties to “get back in business” as she praises the Windsor Framework as “an opportunity unlike any” during an event in Belfast.

16/04 Bill Clinton arrives in Belfast for 25th anniversary of Good Friday agreement

Ex-US president to attend three-day Northern Ireland conference alongside host of high-profile figures

15/04 ‘We only agreed to do it if they shook hands’: Bono on the gig that helped end the Troubles

From Neil Hannon to Bertie Ahern, musicians, politicians and PR gurus recall the crucial part that a 1998 gig played in Northern Ireland’s peace process

14/04 A lesson from the Good Friday agreement to resolve the doctors’ pay dispute | Letters

Letters: Preconditions set by ministers on talks have obscured the substance of the dispute, writes the Labour peer Peter Hain, while Dr John Doherty suggests a reasonable offer for striking doctors

14/04 Joe Biden’s Ireland trip reinforces the narrative of the American dream

The president’s ‘homecoming’ visit has alchemised politics, diplomacy and the personal into a feelgood glow for visitor and hosts

13/04 Biden criticises Sunak for not trying harder with Dublin to break Stormont Brexit deadlock

The US president says the UK should be working more closely with Ireland to restore power sharing and boost investor confidence

13/04 Biden casts US and Ireland as allies in quest for shared values

US president makes strong defence of democracy before the Oireachtas in Dublin and urges No 10 to work ‘closer’ with Irish government

13/04 Majority believe Good Friday Agreement should be ‘reformed’, new survey says

The majority of people in Northern Ireland believe the Good Friday Agreement should be reformed, according to a new survey.

13/04 White House insists Joe Biden does not hate Britain

Following Joe Biden's pleads to the DUP to end its boycott of Stormont and accept Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal, he has been subjected to a plethora of claims from members of the party.

12/04 Cheers! Joe Biden makes a suprisingly gaffe-free intervention in delicate Northern Irish politics

The US President is renowned for being a Catholic who rarely misses a chance to discuss his Irish roots but he was on a charm offensive

12/04 Cheers! Joe Biden makes a suprisingly gaffe-free intervention in delicate Northern Irish politics

The US President is renowned for being a Catholic who rarely misses a chance to discuss his Irish roots but he was on a charm offensive

12/04 ‘It’s such an honour, even my family didn’t know’, says woman who introduced Joe Biden

The young woman who introduced Joe Biden to the stage at Ulster University said she had to keep the news secret even from her family.

12/04 Let's be clear: Joe Biden isn’t the problem for Northern Ireland – it’s the Brexit diehards | Martin Kettle

When it comes to Irish politics, the US president has baggage. But the DUP’s attempts to cast him as a meddling nationalist won’t wash, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

12/04 Joe Biden lands in Northern Ireland before heading to Belfast city centre hotel – as it happened

US President Joe Biden has landed in Northern Ireland as he begins his four-day visit to the island of Ireland to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

12/04 Joe Biden lands in Northern Ireland before heading to Belfast city centre hotel

US President Joe Biden has landed in Northern Ireland as he begins his four-day visit to the island of Ireland to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

11/04 The Guardian view on Joe Biden in Belfast: securing the Good Friday legacy | Editorial

Editorial: The American president cannot solve the current impasse single-handedly. But US economic heft can help

11/04 Suspicious device found in Northern Ireland cemetery

Cordons are in place at Londonderry’s city graveyard with one home evacuated and two robots seen moving within the site

11/04 The Good Friday agreement showed how decent British politics can be – but Sunak and Starmer have other plans | Rafael Behr

Trivia, historical amnesia and dirty tricks have become the new norm. Neither party leader has the courage to buck that trend, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

11/04 When Biden visits Northern Ireland, he’ll find a country ravaged by the Tories | Sarah Creighton

Peace is undermined not just by paramilitary groups, but by the austerity that fuels them, says political commentator Sarah Creighton

11/04 Rejoiners calls to cancel Brexit branded 'threat of violence'

Northern Ireland's political standstill is sparking renewed calls for Brexit to be reversed across the UK.