Garda and DPP welcome tougher people-smuggling rules
New legislation makes it easier for authorities to prosecute gangs illegally bringing people into the State
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Romania says Russian drone incursions pose ‘new challenge’ to Black Sea security
Country’s defence ministry condemns ‘irresponsible actions’ after drone entered its airspace at weekend
Moldova flooded with deep fakes and disinformation as voters face stark choice between east and west
Ukraine’s neighbour faces a choice between Moscow or a future in Brussels amid a ‘war for minds’
Microsoft avoids EU fine after competition probe
US tech group faced scrutiny over bundling of Teams and Office products
Russia says it had not planned to hit any targets in Poland amid condemnation of drone incident
Polish PM Donald Tusk condemns ‘large-scale provocation’ by Russia
‘Full speed against a wall’: Munich motor show a mix of excitement and angst
Lots of shiny new cars scattered about the city of Munich, but equally plenty of dire warnings of the future
Home or away? How Irish and EU colleges compare
While studying in Ireland has its appeals, going abroad offers the experience of a different culture or language and fees are often lower
Taoiseach Micheál Martin insists Ireland is pro-trade ... except when it comes to Mercosur
Official Ireland, it seems, is in a bind: in favour of free trade, but only if it doesn’t upset anybody
Ukraine war: Mixed signals from European states on any future peacekeeping force
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen chided by German defence minister after ‘pretty precise plans’ remark
Why is EU deadlocked on Israeli sanctions over Gaza?
A group of former EU ambassadors and senior staff have begun pressuring member states to take national action
Millions in EU funds have gone to Israeli defence industry, investigation finds
Money has continued to flow to military tech firms since siege of Gaza in 2023
Renewed push for EU-level sanctions on Israel over Gaza bombardment
Foreign ministers of Sweden and Netherlands call for suspension of EU-Israel trade deal
We have a roadmap for scale-up of green buildings, but what can it achieve?
The strategy calls for better planning and a mix of house types and sizes because compact developments reduce carbon intensity of buildings and infrastructure
EU system returns from August break to a full in-tray
Key decisions to be taken on Mercosur deal, union budget and logjammed financial reforms
Migrants detained in Africa ‘face torture, sexual abuse’, with EU policy blamed for adding to problem
Bloc has migration control deal with Mauritania, a common departure point for those trying to reach Spain’s Canary Islands
French government risks collapse with budget confidence vote in September
National Rally, Greens and Socialists say they cannot back Francois Bayrou, who admits move is a risk but says doing nothing is riskier
JD Vance is a key advocate for the Trump regime’s view of the EU as an enemy
JD Vance is at the heart of this world view, which prises imperial strength, tradition, faith and hierarchical order over the liberal internationalist regime across the Atlantic
Tariffs will not break Ireland, but infrastructure just might
State’s economic transformation being undermined by deficits in energy, water and housing
Reasons for optimism on Ukraine peace deal but pressure on Russia must continue, Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin attends online ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting organised by Macron and Starmer
Ukraine has right to make decisions on its territory, says Taoiseach after Trump comments
Micheál Martin repeats call for ceasefire after Trump backs ‘peace deal’ that concerns European leaders
From fish, fruits, beets and grain - the food waste that can do so much more
Research Lives: Dr Azza Silotry Naik, Technological University Dublin
Trump threatens ‘very severe consequences’ if Putin refuses to end Ukraine war
US president seeks to allay European concerns with focus on ceasefire as Alaska talks near
Ahead of Trump-Putin talks, 26 EU leaders say Ukraine must decide own future
Heads of state and government issue joint statement calling for ‘meaningful negotiations’
Unemployment climbs to highest rate in more than three years
Increase in joblessness rate comes amid warnings of the impact of the new EU-US trade deal on future job creation
EU countries increasingly keen on sending migrants outside bloc for processing
German minister says ‘vast majority of member states have made it clear that this is a path the EU must take’
We all need to consume less if we are to save our environment from catastrophe
Consider how you can reuse, repair and rent rather than always buying new products
Poland’s new pro-Trump president brings nation into uncharted waters
Karol Nawrocki promises to block any attempts by the EU to ‘take away Poland’s powers’
Counting the cost of food waste: ‘People don’t have enough to eat not due to lack of production, but lack of access’
Campaigners believe the Government can do more to increase surplus food donations
Keir Starmer and Donald Trump looked ready to put a ring on it. No wonder Melania stayed at home
A relationship that reaps rewards - the 10 per cent US-UK tariff rate is the lowest Trump has agreed with any country
Why did the EU sign a tariff deal overwhelmingly favourable to the US?
The EU made many concessions in negotiations and got little in return
The house that hemp built
Can materials like hempcrete and sheep’s wool help us meet climate and housing goals and grow new agri-businesses in Ireland?
Costs holding back Ireland as a renewables exporter, Nesc warns
‘To lead in clean energy, we need to invest strategically, contain costs and work more closely with our neighbours’
‘Clear understanding’ 15% tariff max will be applied by US to pharma exports
Pharmaceuticals and semiconductors accounted for the bulk of Ireland’s exports to the US in 2024
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