Ireland’s governing philosophy is learned helplessness – and it is getting worse
Every pressure group now knows it can be the unstoppable force that meets the moveable government
Paris
My Year in Paris with Gertrude Stein by Deborah Levy: observations, reflections and a missing cat
Hybrid work aims to create an enigmatic portrait of the French author
How a mocked painter emerged as a creator of masterpieces: ‘No one is laughing any more’
Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Ambition, at the Orangerie in Paris, makes plain the artist’s achievements
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz ‘open’ but US blockade remains in place
Unclear how quickly shipping can resume on pre-war conditions as 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins
The Strait of Hormuz is back ‘open’. Does this mean fuel crisis is over?
Mixed signals suggest there may be no quick return to the pre-war status quo
Now you can see Edvard Munch’s The Scream in ‘film form’, but why would you want to?
Talk about a solution to a non-existent problem. Or an answer to a question no one asked
Eiffel Tower inscriptions to honour hidden women scientists
French mathematician Sophie Germain had to submit her work under a man’s name to gain recognition
Couture director Alice Winocour: ‘Angelina Jolie was a punk when she was younger. She still has that spirit’
The French director immersed herself in the fashion world for her upcoming movie, which stars Jolie as a film-maker who learns during Paris Fashion Week that she has breast cancer
Next time, please try the reasonable parts of Paris
Budget-friendly options a short journey from the priciest areas
Conor Pope in Paris and London: ‘At every turn in Paris, someone was standing by to screw me’
A tale of two cities, one Eurostar, and some price-gouging that even an encounter with Paddington Bear couldn’t salvage
Le backlash: Emily in Paris effect divides French capital
From selfie‑taking fans in berets to angry residents, the city is grappling with the fallout from the hit Netflix series
Céline Dion reveals return to stage with 10 concerts in Paris
Concerts will be Céline Dion’s first full-length shows in almost six years after stiff person syndrome diagnosis
Royal Hospital Kilmainham site plan falls short of best practice, says Imma board member
OPW ‘could take inspiration from Louvre’ amid row with Imma over Kilmainham site
Lionel Jospin obituary: Political tactician who was one of founders of French socialism
‘Prototypical French leftist’ served as prime minister from 1997 to 2002 and stood twice for the presidency
Dangerous cyclists remain a menace in a more bicycle-friendly Paris
I frequently rail against Parisian cyclists who blithely ignore all the rules
Lionel Jospin: France mourns man who once unified its divided left
Socialist Party grandee remembered as intellectual and moral force by allies and foes alike
French local elections: Socialist to become mayor of Paris as far-right fails in key cities
More than 1,500 cities and towns voted local elections on Sunday, seen as a test of political temperature before presidential election
The road to Prague is paved with bad memories. I swore I would never do it again
I swore I would never do it again
Recreating my old cycling commute shows how Paris won the car wars
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
Turn your kitchen into a Parisian bistro with these two gorgeous, simple recipes
Journey back through the history of French cuisine with these traditional and rewarding dishes
Hardliners gain ground in French local elections
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party builds on previous results and set to contest second round in Marseilles and Nice
Why Europe is watching closely as France votes
Local elections will fire the starting gun for the 2027 presidential elections
Tarek Atoui: Souffle Continu, Sunflowers review – Immersive, sensory and mysterious work
Visual art: Installations at IMMA serve as invitations to both listen and be listened to
‘I did imagine an older Prince Charming coming into my life’: Gavin McCrea on walking in Paris with Rousseau
What began as an academic text on the Enlightenment-era philosopher morphed into an epistolary novel that playfully mirrors 21st-century communication
Oscar Wilde death bed photo sells for about 100 times its guide price
The image was taken on the day Wilde died
French Six Nations media reaction: ‘Ireland were non-existent for 20 minutes’
Victory against Ireland was perfect start to the France’s Six Nations campaign, L’Équipe says
Irish fans warned over tourist attraction ticket prices in Paris
The difference between buying directly from museum sites and third-party resellers can be substantial
French prosecutors raid Elon Musk’s X offices in Paris
Tech billionaire and platform’s former chief Linda Yaccarino summoned for ‘voluntary interviews’ in April
Art to travel for: From Rothko in Florence to David Lynch in Berlin and Abramović in Copenhagen
There’s plenty to spice up a city break across Europe in the first six months of the year
Gold and other metals prices plunge as rally comes to an end
Irish market ends week on positive note, lifted by gains in banking and travel stocks
Going to Paris for the rugby? How to eat like a local without breaking the bank
Following a few simple tips will pay dividends when you’re seeking a decent spot for lunch or dinner in the city of Lights
Barclays names Pat McCormack as Ireland country lead
Barclays ‘lifer’ established the British lender’s private banking presence in Dublin in 2008
Why are so many Irish moving to the ‘new Berlin on the Med’?
The newcomers see this once beleaguered city as a place of creative possibility
Alexandre Kojève, An Intellectual Biography by Boris Groys: alternative world visions
Beyond his notorious ‘end of history’ thesis, the views of the Russian-born philosopher changed considerably over his life
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