Germany’s AfD win regional elections; data centre energy use; the fall of rural Irish pubs

Germany’s AfD win regional elections; data centre energy use; the fall of rural Irish pubs

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Alternative for Germany members Alice Weidel, Ulrich Siegmund and Tino Chrupalla celebrate on Sunday following state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Photograph: Omer Messinger/Getty Images
Alternative for Germany members Alice Weidel, Ulrich Siegmund and Tino Chrupalla celebrate on Sunday following state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Photograph: Omer Messinger/Getty Images

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has claimed the largest share of the vote in elections in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.

New data centres could be offered lower gas connections if they agree to have their supply interrupted during periods of extreme demand.

A special cost-recovery team has been deployed to Naas General Hospital amid concerns it could go over budget by as much as €41 million this year.

The Irish Times speaks to rural pub landlords fighting for survival.

Andrew McNair

Andrew McNair

Andrew McNair is an audio producer at The Irish Times

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