A nightmarish cityscape that is identifiably Hong Kong; a classic of oppression in Iran; a celebration of queer lives; and a stark exploration of Albert Speer
How to Drink Better: Traditionally, most French vineyards didn’t need to be irrigated but this might not last forever
This is one of our favourite regions but it’ll help a lot if you recognise which bottles to buy and which to leave on the shelf
‘Prototypical French leftist’ served as prime minister from 1997 to 2002 and stood twice for the presidency
As Emmanuel Macron talks about extending the ‘nuclear umbrella’ across Europe, Ireland remains virtually defenceless and without a clear strategy
One price, home and away: from a 17th-century apartment in Siena to a restored farmhouse near Athenry
State-funded scheme only available for medical reasons, says Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Election results from Denmark to Italy showed high levels of discontent with incumbents, and the effects of the Iran war could fuel desire for change
Socialist Party grandee remembered as intellectual and moral force by allies and foes alike
Former French prime minister re-established credibility for country’s Socialist Party after bribery and fraud scandals
National Rally candidates were defeated by left-wing rivals in Marseille and Nimes
More than 1,500 cities and towns voted local elections on Sunday, seen as a test of political temperature before presidential election
Outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo vowed to make Paris the ‘world capital of cycling’. So I put the city’s streets to the two-wheel test
If the reds from this part of France have not been to your taste in the past, but it’s time for a rethink
EU will table ‘temporary, tailored and targeted’ measures to help ease burden of high energy costs, says Ursula von der Leyen
Ugo Bienvenu, director of the Oscar-nominated animated film Arco, on sticking with his creative vision
With language orals, there is a lot of information to remember before you even greet the examiner
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party builds on previous results and set to contest second round in Marseilles and Nice
From Sydney mornings to no immersion worries, here’s what emigrants miss and love about life abroad
One price, home and away: from a converted church in Letterkenny to a country home in Marsciano
Local elections will fire the starting gun for the 2027 presidential elections
Fixing a seizure sticker to cabin, court can sell Boeing 737 at public auction if debt is not paid by deadline
DIY works, covering a wide breath of topics, historically provided space for marginalised voices and are surging in popularity again
Eamon O’Hara founded European network Ecolise, which supports community climate change projects
One price, home and away: A house beside Curracloe beach: a lodge with a private berth; and more
Macron said talks have begun with eight European countries about co-operation
France plans to send air defence systems, UK considers deploying warship after British base came under attack
Officers appointed to roles in Paris, London and Washington DC expected to come from senior ranks of Defence Forces
The French are so different in many ways to us Irish. Realising this I began to crack this place open.
How to Drink Better: As temperatures rise, some regions in Europe are allowing growers to plant new varieties, although it’s not always straightforward
Passionate defender of Palestinians was appointed in 1989 as first woman to represent PLO in an ambassadorial role
In the News podcast: One €600m deal is the biggest investment in Army equipment in the history of the State
Any autonomous nuclear shield would breach the Non-Proliferation Treaty and be hugely expensive and technologically challenging
Up to €2 billion of military equipment to be purchased from France in coming years
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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