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Orla Barry

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Europe Correspondent with @TheWorld Formerly reporter @bbcworldservice & Broadcaster @newstalkFM : Also posting https://t.co/tNA9zUYXOv

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Orla Barry
5 months
Posting more often on Bluesky. Come join us:
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Orla Barry
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Macron gets the royal treatment in the UK on his first state visit. It's a welcome distraction for the French President from his troubles back home. Joining @MarcoWerman on @TheWorld shortly with reflections from @smidbob Tune in:
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Orla Barry
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Police cannot tackle the threat of extremism alone says Fmr Det Chief Supt Maria Lovegrove. Today's threat is far more complex than at the time of the London bombings. For more on the changing face of extremism in the UK listen to my report on @TheWorld
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20 years after the London bombings of 7/7, the UK faces a far more complex extremism threat. My report coming up on @TheWorld shortly. Tune in
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Orla Barry
13 days
Spain gets on the wrong side of President Trump as NATO members agree to huge hike in military spending. Joining @TheWorld shortly to talk about the latest from today's NATO summit in The Hague. Join us:
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Orla Barry
21 days
Kneecap's Mo Chara has been released on unconditional bail after appearing in court on a terror charge this morning. @KNEECAPCEOL manager @dlLambo says he believes it's all politically driven. Listen back to my report on @TheWorld also f/t @Steve_Cummins
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Orla Barry
21 days
Belfast rapper Mo Chara with @KNEECAPCEOL is due in a London court tomorrow on a terror charge. Band manager @dlLambo says it's a witch-hunt because of their pro-Palestinian views. My report up on @TheWorld shortly also f/t @Steve_Cummins Tune in:
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Orla Barry
25 days
Knife crime in the UK has nearly doubled in the past decade. Samir Khattab @StGilesTrust knows better than most why people carry knives. As a teen he rarely left home without one. He reflects on the UK's knife crime crisis with Patrick Green @kinsellatrust up on @TheWorld shortly
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Orla Barry
27 days
Worst dad joke ever?-UK paternity leave. That's one of the messages on placards carried by dads protesting in London & Edinburgh today. My report on the #dadstrike coming up @TheWorld f/t @dadshiftuk @onthetoolstv @Marvyn_Harrison @dopeblackdads Tune in:
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Orla Barry
1 month
Dozens of EU-funded projects have been accused of violating basic human rights. Coming up shortly on @TheWorld how 8 ngos uncovered multiple abuses involving Roma children, migrants and people with disabilities. You can listen here:
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Orla Barry
1 month
What does Poland’s new conservative president mean for the future of the country’s strict abortion ban and planned rule of law reforms? Talking about it on.@TheWorld shortly with reflections from.@J_Jaraczewski Tune in:
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Orla Barry
1 month
Two very different candidates are running for president of Poland in elections this weekend. Whoever wins could determine the future direction of the country. My report up shortly on @TheWorld f/t @rydlinski and Antonina Lewandowska @FEDERApl Join us:
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Orla Barry
1 month
Five years after George Floyd's murder, did the global reckoning with racism and policing spark any real change? Nathalie Etoke @CUNY @sandela @blmcanada & Remi Joseph-Salisbury @MCRSociology share their views in my report on @theworld Listen and read:
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Orla Barry
2 months
Nine years after Brexit, the UK and EU are still negotiating. Joining @MarcoWerman on @TheWorld shortly to talk about today's "reset summit" and why some Brexiteers are not very happy. Tune in:
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Orla Barry
2 months
Thousands in Portugal have been receiving letters this week warning them to leave voluntarily or face deportation. Critics say the fact there is a general election this weekend is no coincidence. Read and listen back to my report for @TheWorld here:
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Orla Barry
2 months
Germany has banned extremist group the Kingdom of Germany and arrested its leader- the "King". In my report coming up shortly on @TheWorld @TobiasGinsburg who infiltrated the group for several months explains more. Tune in:
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Orla Barry
2 months
As nationalist George Simion, a Trump ally heads into a run-off vote to become Romania's next president, listen why many in the country are voting for the far right. My report on @TheWorld f/t @KamilCaus @OSW_pl @EDMO_EUI @OanaPope @GlobalFocusCntr 👉
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Orla Barry
2 months
Is a far-right President on the cards for Romania? The country heads back to the polls this weekend in another attempt to elect a new leader. My report coming up on @TheWorld f/t @KamilCaus @OSW_pl @EDMO_EUI @OanaPope @GlobalFocusCntr Tune in:
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Orla Barry
2 months
62 people died in a devastating nightclub fire in North Macedonia in March. Dozens have since been detained including former ministers, mayors and police officers. But will those responsible be held accountable? Listen back to my report on @TheWorld
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Orla Barry
2 months
The Ukraine government is offering energy aid to Spain, Portugal, and France, its foreign minister Andri Sibiha announced on behalf of president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Orla Barry
2 months
Breaking: Massive power outage across Spain and Portugal. Rail networks have been affected in Spain as has the airport in Lisbon. Parts of France also reportedly affected
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