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Europe correspondent with The World. Formerly EU reporter with the BBC World Service and former broadcaster on Newstalk theworld.org/contributors/orla-barry

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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Why Western Europe is growing increasingly concerned about Russia. Coming up shortly on @theworld.org with 🙏 @katjabego.bsky.social @chathamhouse.org Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz may be in the clear for now, but can he last a full term in office? @sdavidwilp.bsky.social @gmfus.bsky.social @tbiebricher.bsky.social reflect in my report up shortly on @theworld.org Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Today Giorgia Meloni becomes the longest continuously-serving PM in Italy since Mussolini. So how secure is her grip on power? Coming up shortly on @theworld.org Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Marches and memorials honouring Ratko Mladić, the "butcher of Bosnia" have sparked outrage among many in Bosnia. Coming up shortly on @theworld.org why the death of the former military commander is re-opening old wounds. Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Could Russia and Trump push Iceland closer to joining the EU. Tomorrow the Nordic country holds a referendum on whether to restart EU accession talks. Polls show the vote is on a knife edge. Coming up shortly on @theworld.org Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Why is Sweden deporting so many British citizens? Coming up shortly on @theworld.org we hear from vulnerable Brits and their families who've been ordered to leave and why it's not all about Brexit. Also f/t @hsvenneling.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
"I have my child's ashes on a bookshelf at home" - Figen Murray whose son Martyn was killed in the Manchester Arena attack. Murray talks to me ahead of the UK's first national day for survivors and victims of terrorism. Up shortly on @theworld.org also f/t @jwhite692.bsky.social @rusi.bsky.social
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Questions continue over media coverage of Jason Arday, the former Cambridge professor in the weeks before his death. Former colleagues say the University of Cambridge has questions to answer too. My report coming up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @goodlawproject.org Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Why the EU's new biometric border checks have caused such a headache for airline passengers this summer and what can be done about it. Coming up shortly on @theworld.org Join us: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The EU is scrambling to show a united front after several EU governments turned on Spain after the arrival of over 70,000 migrants to Ceuta. Why did it happen and how will the bloc respond next time? Joining @marcowerman.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly. Also f/t @migrationpolicy.bsky.social
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
A new public register of domestic violence offenders is being introduced in Ireland. It follows a years long campaign by the family of Jennifer Poole who was murdered by her ex partner. Some domestic abuse campaigners worry such registers may backfire. My report coming up on @theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
UEFA has declared a loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino as FIFA president in new statement released a short time ago, calling the latest proposal a “shabby backroom deal”
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The politics of the Berlin Pride attack. Coming up shortly on @theworld.org politicians of all sides are debating how the country tackles extremism. For the LGBTQ community, the debate rings hollow. Thanks to @bag-relex.bsky.social bsky.social @hornsteinrr.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Inside the world of teenage hackers. Coming up shortly on @theworld.org how teen hackers have become a top cybersecurity threat f/t @nixonnixoff.bsky.social Tune into theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Andy Burnham enters 10 Downing Street on Monday as Britain's newest Prime Minister. What does he stand for and what challenges does he face? Coming up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @miriamsorace.bsky.social @uniofreading.bsky.social Dr Roli Asthana @chathamhouse.org Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Is Gianni Infantino still the right person to lead FIFA? Coming up shortly on @theworld.org with reflections from @leewellings.bsky.social @karimzidan.com @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Every night at 7pm for the past month protesters gather in the Albanian capital of Tirana and call on PM Edi Rama to resign. What began as a protest against a Jared Kushner-backed tourism project has evolved into the "Flamingo Revolution". Find out more shortly on @theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
It's ten years since the day Britain voted to leave the EU. Coming up on @theworld.org we look at how Brexit shaped Britain's economy, its politics and most significantly the impact of the vote on people's lives. My report also f/t reflections from @nickanstead.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Britain is set to get its 7th Prime Minister in 10 years. Joining @carolynbeeler.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly to discuss what went wrong for Keir Starmer, why Andy Burnham is the favourite to succeed him, and the challenges facing whoever takes over at Number 10. Join us: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The EU is rolling out the biggest overhaul of its migration and asylum policy in years. Human rights groups say the tough new measures will put vulnerable people in greater danger. Coming up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @theecre.bsky.social @migrationpolicy.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
World Cup diplomacy at its finest (most desperate) www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Switzerland becomes the first country in the world to hold a referendum proposing a population cap this weekend. Will it go through? Coming up shortly on @theworld.org Join us: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Belfast is bracing for another night of anti-immigrant violence, which police and Northern Ireland politicians say is being stoked by far-right agitators online. Joining @marcowerman.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly with the latest. Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
All it takes for dictators to survive is for good people to stand by and do nothing. We must not do nothing- says Yulia Navalnaya at the @oslofreedomforum.com #off
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Spoke to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado a short time ago about her plan for a transition to democracy, her views on the US administration and that Nobel Peace Prize medal she gave away to President Trump. More coming up tomorrow on @theworld.org #off @osloff.bsky.social
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
I have a HK $1 million bounty on my head says Hong Kong activist Carmen Lau at the opening of the Oslo Freedom Forum but I still see hope. The theme this year is dismantling dictatorship #off @oslofreedomforum.com
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
An explosive TV documentary alleged corruption within the highest levels of Romania's justice system six months ago. What happened next? Coming up shortly on @theworld.org Join us: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
We have intelligence data indicating that Russia is preparing for a new massive attack- says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Boycotts, protests and rule changes rock Eurovision's 70th anniversary. How this year's contest became the most political ever. My report up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @eurotrippodcast.com @roryflynn.ie Tune in: theworld.org #eurovision
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Britain's Keir Starmer remains defiant as over 80 MPs demand his resignation. How did it come to this? My report coming up on @theworld.org f/t Dr. Sam Power @bristoluni.bsky.social Dr. Tom Caygill @uniofnottingham.bsky.social Dr Alia Middleton @uniofsurrey.bsky.social Tune in theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Minister Jess Philips resigns saying she can no longer support Starmer
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Cruise ship at centre of hantavirus outbreak to dock in Tenerife - leading to political row in Spain. Joining @carolynbeeler.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly with the latest. Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Transatlantic tensions rise once again over threats by President Trump to withdraw US troops from the bloc. But why are there and who suffers most from a US troop withdrawal. My report up shortly @theworld.org f/t @edrusi.bsky.social @sdavidwilp.bsky.social @gmfus.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Peter Magyar plans to restore rule of law in Hungary. Just how challenging will that be. My report coming up @theworld.org features journalists, judges, human rights defenders and EU law experts 🙏 @martapardavi.bsky.social @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social @profpech.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in the US for a landmark state visit. Can the 4 day trip smooth over tensions between the UK and the US? Joining @marcowerman.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly to talk about the latest with reflections from @timbale.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
What now for Hungary? What does Peter Magyar's seismic win mean for Hungary and what signal does it send to populist movements globally. Joining @theworld.org shortly to chat about the latest with 🙏 @danielhegedus.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Peter Magyar says on Facebook that Viktor Orban has congratulated him on his election win
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
JD Vance accuses Brussels of interfering in the upcoming Hungarian election while rallying for Viktor Orban in Budapest. But who is the man who is beating Orban in most polls and could this weekend's election spell Orban's defeat. Reporting on @theworld.org shortly. Join us: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Could the Vatican change its mind on the celibacy rule for priests? A Belgian Bishop says he plans to ordain married men as priests within 2 years. But will he get the Pope's blessing..My report up shortly @theworld.org f/t @davidaquinn.bsky.social @massimofaggioli.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Transgender women athletes will be excluded from competing in the female category at the Olympics, the IOC announced today. Talking to @theworld.org shortly about the latest ruling with reflections from Deekshitha Ganesan @tgeuorg.bsky.social Tune in theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Antisemitic attacks have surged in Europe over the past three weeks with a previously unknown group claiming responsibility for several of the explosions. But who are they? And how are Jewish communities in Europe responding? My report coming up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @icct.bsky.social
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
EU leaders continue to reject Trump's calls for military support in the Strait of Hormuz, as the war in Iran drags on. My report on the latest from today's EU summit f/t @edrusi.bsky.social Ellie Geranmayeh @ecfr.eu Louise Kettle @uniofnottingham.bsky.social Coming up shortly on @theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Four years after Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine, millions of Ukrainian refugees, many of them women and children remain displaced in Europe. But support from EU governments has started to fade. My report coming up on @theworld.org f/t @olgatokariuk.bsky.social @chathamhouse.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
The fall-out from the Epstein files in Europe continues with the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor today. Joining @marcowerman.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly with the latest. Including reflections from former Chief Prosecutor @nazirafzal.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The future of Viktor Orban's 16-year rule in Hungary looks uncertain as the country heads towards a pivotal election. My report up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @katalincseh.bsky.social @zecsaky.bsky.social @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
"I cannot remember the last time ..relations between the two nations (Hungary and the US) were at such a high level, so balanced and so friendly. So my heartfelt thanks go to President Trump"- says Viktor Orban standing alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Budapest just now
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
The UK is considering limiting the use of song lyrics as evidence in criminal trials. Dozens of artists back the move. Listen back my report on @theworld.org f/t @cometobrazzill.bsky.social @artnotevidence.bsky.social Dr Abenaa Owusu-Bempah @lselaw.bsky.social theworld.org/segments/202...
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
A combative Munich Security Conference kicked off today with warnings from the German Chancellor that the international world order “no longer exists”. My report on the event coming up on @theworld.org with 🙏 @kristiraik.bsky.social Thomas Kleine Brockhoff @dgap.org former US Ambassador Julie Smith
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Palestine Action are celebrating outside the High Court this morning after the court ruled that the UK's ban of the group was unlawful www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
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orlabarry.bsky.social @orlabarry.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
The Epstein files are having repercussions across Europe, from 10 Downing Street, to the Norwegian Royals to Lithuania. The reaction in Europe is giving some Epstein survivors hope. My report coming up on @theworld.org f/t @martinfarr.bsky.social Trine Eilertsen @aftenposten.no Tune in: theworld.org
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