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The founder of WikiLeaks brought to light US military wrongdoing in Iraq and Afghanistan
How Sweden’s youth homes nurtured killers, creating Europe’s gun crime capital
Government promises revamp of youth crime system as homes become ‘LinkedIn for young criminals’
No, Irish women don’t need to ‘breed more’. But some would like to have more children
The housing crisis, difficulties of balancing parenting with paid work, declining marriage rates and the limitations of assisted fertility all have a negative effect
The Eighth House by Linda Segtnan: An alarmingly compulsive read about a child murder
This book gives voice to nine-year-old Birgitta Sivander, who was killed in Sweden in 1948
Under its right-wing government, Sweden’s emissions have started going in the wrong direction
In the run-up to the EU elections, climate has once again become an issue for voters. On one side of the debate: climate activist Greta Thunberg. On the other: the right-wing nationalist Sweden Democrats
What will €175,000 buy in France, Sweden, Canada, Costa Rica and Wexford?
One price, home and away: Including apartments in San Jose and British Columbia and houses in Lavaufranche and Vastra
‘Dad has cancer’: the words felt wrong in my mouth, like I was lying
My parents weren’t supposed to get cancer for at least another 20 years. Not until I was back in Dublin and finished looking after small children
Eurovision: Bambie Thug accuses Israeli broadcaster of ‘inciting violence’ against them
Harris praises Cork-born artist‘s ‘stunning’ performance as Switzerland wins song contest
In pictures: Switzerland’s Nemo takes Eurovision 2024 crown as Ireland’s Bambie Thug comes sixth
Bambie Thug finishes with 278 points in Ireland’s best result for almost 25 years
Eurovision: Bambie Thug finishes sixth for Ireland - as it happened
It’s the best Irish song contest result in 24 years as Swiss singer Nemo eclipses bookies’ favourite Croatia to claim victory with their song The Code
Eurovision: Switzerland’s Nemo wins 2024 competition as Ireland’s Bambie Thug finishes sixth
Irish contestant, originally from Macroom, Co Cork, ended their performance by saying ‘love will always triumph hate’
Bambie Thug misses Eurovision dress rehearsal over ‘urgent’ situation
Meanwhile, Dutch act Joost Klein is disqualified after ‘incident’ involving production worker
Sweden cuts interest rates by a quarter point
Similar moves by the Swiss, Czech and Hungarian central banks demonstrate a willingness in Europe to diverge from US monetary policy
‘I’m feeling so proud. It made me cry’: Bambie Thug’s mother on the singer making the Eurovision final
Irish in Malmo ‘really supportive’ and celebrating as Bambie Thug looks forward to Saturday’s final
In pictures: Bambie Thug’s spellbinding Eurovision semi-final performance to secure final place
Spooky performance of ‘ouiji pop’ song Doomsday Blue secured Ireland a spot in the final
Eurovision semi-final: Euphoria for Ireland as Bambie Thug qualifies for Saturday’s final
Ireland has not made it past the semi-final stage of the Eurovision Song Contest since 2018 but this year our ‘ouija-pop’ entry has done the trick in Sweden
What will €550,000 buy in India, Portugal, Sweden, Italy and Tipperary?
One price, home and away: A townhouse in Kolkata in need of renovation, a vineyard in Nizza Monferrato, a waterside home in Vastra Gotaland or a six-bedroom in Kingswell
Weak government climate policies ‘violate fundamental human rights’, European Court of Human Rights rules
Swiss authorities ‘did not act in time to come up with a good enough strategy to cut emissions’
Ireland can no longer pretend to be immune from realities of European security, says Charlie Flanagan
Invasion of Ukraine was Europe’s 9/11 and Ireland is ‘in President Putin’s crosshairs’
What will €310,000 buy in Spain, Sweden, France, Mexico and Waterford?
An architectural gem in Saint Sever, a lakeside house in Bullaren, a traditional Andalusian home in Huelva or a Georgian-era apartment in Dunmore East
What will €295,000 buy in France, Romania, Sweden, Spain and Wexford?
One price, home and away: A 23-bed house in Botosani, period homes in Limoux and Badajoz, a four-bed house in Vastra Gotaland or a two-bed on two acres near Gorey
Sweden joins Nato as Europe is warned of new arms race
Europe has almost doubled its weapons imports in the last decade
Sweden joins Nato and changes the tectonics of European security
‘We will defend freedom together with the countries closest to us – both in terms of geography, culture and values’
What will €215,000 buy in France, Waterford, Sweden, the US, France and the Bahamas?
A ski apartment in Chatel, three-beds in Chicago and Eleuthera, a two-bed in Stromstad or a cottage in need of TLC in Blenheim Heights
Von der Leyen vows to tackle threats to European peace as she moves closer to second term as EC president
Von der Leyen says she will increase support of Ukraine and clamp down on migrant smugglers
Sweden formally joins Nato, becoming alliance’s 32nd member
Move comes amid concerns about Russian aggression following invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian refugees should consider going home to aid war effort, says Kyiv’s top diplomat
Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba thanks Ireland for giving refuge to more than 100,000 Ukrainians
Sweden overcomes final hurdle to join Nato in historic shift
Vote in Hungarian parliament opens way for Stockholm to enter US-led defence alliance as soon as this week
Nato accession ends era of Swedish military self-reliance
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine left Swedes with a choice: join Nato or run the risk of standing alone against an aggressive near neighbour
Sweden set to join Nato as Hungary prepares to remove final barrier to membership
PMs of both countries meet days before Hungarian parliament expected to vote in favour of Nordic country joining alliance
A Cork man in Stockholm who went from gigging at Berghain to lecturing in football
‘I just followed two things I loved, sport and music,’ says Mark O’Sullivan
What will €170,000 buy in Sweden, South Africa, Spain, Canada and Wexford?
One price, home and away: A ski condo in Quebec, a studio in Gran Canaria, a farm in Varmland and more
Swedish inquiry into Nord Stream explosions ends inconclusively
Damage to gas pipelines has prompted a series of Europe-wide hunts for perpetrators and accomplices
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