Hiding in plain sight, a Soviet-era air defence system arrives in Ukraine
The US offered Slovakia US-made Patriot missiles if it would ‘donate’ its aging S-300 air-defence system to Ukraine
John Desmond Bernal: Molecular biologist, committed communist, Tipperary native
An Irishman’s Diary: One of 20th century’s greatest scientists was born in Nenagh
Hungary’s politics spill on to pitch and newspaper advert pages
Europe Letter: Viktor Orban made a bid to push ideas directly to European citizens
The battle for Irish babies’ souls: ‘It ruined two lives, hers and mine’
‘Illegitimate’ babies of the 20th century were seen as property of churches
How green are electric vehicles?
How car batteries are made and charged revealed as problematic in US studies
Community action ‘critical’ to decarbonising society fairly
For climate action to be fast it ‘must be fair’, says Mary Robinson
Government sees record €6.2bn budget deficit in second quarter of 2020
Deficit follows increased expenditure on pandemic-related supports and fall off in tax receipts during lockdown
Paschal Donohoe named chair of EBRD board of governors
Minister for Finance the third Irish person to hold role since EBRD was established in 1991
EU’s fiscal and state aid rules won’t be suspended ‘indefinitely’
Republic’s top EU civil servant says strict spending and subsidy rules will return after crisis
EU plans €37bn investment initiative for coronavirus-hit sectors
Existing EU funds to be redirected to companies in greatest need
Record amount of money raised in 2019 Black Santa Christmas appeal
Fifteen charities to benefit from fund-raiser outside St Ann’s church in Dublin
Merkel marks fall of Berlin Wall and urges Europe to fight for ‘freedom, democracy, equality’
No wall that keeps people out and restricts freedom is so high or so wide that it can’t be broken down
The Capital review: Satire revealing higher and more urgent truths
In Robert Menasse’s novel, the EU is an unlovely form of bureaucracy that is an affair of the heart
Brexit’s next step: Accept a ‘polished turd’ or ballot boxes loom
Theresa May still wants MPs to pass her deal. Will the DUP help drag it over the line?
Presidential election: How would candidates handle ‘difficult’ Decade of Centenaries?
Next president will be at forefront of marking divisive events such as Partition, Civil War
City break? Czech out Prague
Engrossing and beguiling, the Czech capital offers visitors a glimpse of its rich and glorious past
Italy using EU as a scapegoat can be an obstacle to deep reform
Italy has the largest absolute debt load of any EU country, and the third largest in the world
Italian elections likely to ensure ongoing political instability
Europe Letter: Eurosceptical forces in Rome will undermine Franco-German partnership
Profits jump at Kelly’s in Rosslare as confidence returns
Hotel resort has spent €3m on capital projects over last few years
Fiscal watchdog warns housing boom may overheat economy
Increase in house builds runs significant risk of overheating economy, warns watchdog
The EU cannot stop us investing the proceeds of the sale of AIB
Seriously, would the European Commission come after one of its best performing economies?
Higgins critical of world leaders who deny climate change
President delivers rebuke to world leaders who ‘should know better’ on climate change
Security Council veto should not apply for war crimes
World leaders must act together to end any such violation of human dignity
What Vladimir Putin really wants from Donald Trump
When Kremlin officials talk about a new security architecture for Europe what they mean is the end of the US presence.
Erdogan threatens to allow 3m refugees cross into Europe
Turkish president makes vow in response to parliament vote to freeze accession talks
EU vote on Turkey goes beyond membership of club
Europe Letter: Effects of ‘freezing out’ Ankara include risks to security and human rights
Public sector pay rises? We cannot afford them
Government has little room for manoeuvre in showdown with unions
Noonan seeks overhaul of ‘inconsistent’ fiscal rules
Minister says there is perception bigger countries are afforded greater flexibility
Budget measures to cushion economy from Brexit fall-out
Minister for Finance says the measures are designed to act as economic shock absorbers
Controlling public finances best response to Brexit, says Noonan
Minister for Finance says need to keep faith with ’prudent fiscal policy’
Budget 2017: Brexit uncertainty leads to new debt targets
Michael Noonan commits to cut national debt to 45% of gross domestic product by 2025
Budget 2017: Full text of Paschal Donohoe’s speech
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform outlines Government’s spending plans
Budget 2017: Full text of Michael Noonan’s speech
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