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France’s Macron announces plan to accelerate military spending
President pledges to double military budget by 2027, three years earlier than planned
French ambassador’s residence, once Ireland’s most expensive house, gets a full refurbishment
Ailesbury Road property never sold at €60m asking price
From Marseilles to Genoa: seven days in the lap of luxury on a Mediterranean cruise
Ditch any notions of a stuffy, floating retirement home: the joy of a cruise is the chance to sample many cities in style
The greatest Frenchman of the 20th century and the Irish blood that flowed in his veins
In a Word ... France
Four great wines from lesser-known parts of France
French wine is no longer as dominant in Ireland as it once was, but it still offers immense range and diversity
What will €215,000 buy in Spain, France, Norway, Mexico and Co Mayo?
One price, home and away: A townhouse in Mojácar, a thatched cottage close to Westport and more
UK and France agree one in, one out migrant returns scheme
French president blames Brexit for making it harder to tackle illegal migration
Starmer pokes fun at Farage’s expense, but Reform leader may have the last laugh as migration looms large in UK-France summit
Britain’s prime minister badly needs an asylum seeker returns deal with France
French police raid offices of Marine Le Pen’s far-right party
Rassemblement National leader Jordan Bardella says officers seized accounting information and other documents
Bayeux Tapestry to return to UK for first time in more than 900 years
Artwork depicting 1066 Norman invasion of England and Battle of Hastings to go on display at the British Museum in 2026
Small boat migration, Russia’s war on Ukraine, and US trade dominate discussion as Emmanuel Macron visits UK
French president begins three-day state visit by meeting King Charles and addressing MPs
Greece shuts Acropolis due to heatwave as flights suspended at Marseille Airport after wildfires
Large parts of Western Europe affected by heatwave that triggered fires and prompted health alerts
Inheritance Q&A: The tax implications of inheriting across borders
Inheritance tax rules vary widely between one country and another, so beneficiaries are well advised to seek professional legal advice
Carol Drinkwater: ‘I consider myself Irish rather than British – Irish-Mediterranean’
The actress and writer talks about her latest novel, One Summer in Provence, her beloved olive farm and her family roots
Michael O’Leary calls for Ursula von der Leyen’s resignation amidst French airport strikes
Ryanair chief executive rejects presidential run rumours, backs Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness
What does the French air traffic controller strike mean for flights from Ireland?
It is likely that the plans of hundreds of thousands of people will be left up in the air as a result of the industrial action
What will €295,000 buy in Italy, France, Sweden, Tenerife or Co Cork?
An apartment on the island of Ischia, a villa with saltwater pool in Minervois, a chalet on the shores of Lake Mockeln, a studio with sea views in the Canaries or a former coastguard home in Youghal?
Europe heatwave: Two die in wildfire in Spain’s Catalonia region
Italy limits outdoor work and France shuts schools as Europe grapples with severe heatwave
‘We’ve never seen anything like this’: French heatwave breaking records as residents struggle to cope
My parents, who retired to Charente in southwest France in 2014, have never experienced a summer so hot
Kerry woman who swapped RTÉ for Bordeaux: ‘Their way of life is not just about making money – they work to live and have family time’
Wild Geese: Sinead Harrington’s husband is leading rugby coach Noel McNamara, whose career has taken the family to New Zealand, South Africa and France
‘It feels like swimming in soup’: Irish in Europe describe life in heatwave
Even the sea is like ‘swimming in soup’ for some, as climate effects become more obvious
‘Dangerous’ European heatwave continues, with record highs in Spain and Portugal
Heat alerts shut schools in France as UN chief says ‘no country is immune’
Hot weather in Europe: How are you coping with extreme heat on holidays or living abroad? Tell us your story
Extreme heat warnings in Italy, Spain, Greece, France, Portugal and Turkey have been issued in recent days
Forget the guide book: Immerse yourself in these location-based novels
From Elena Ferrante in Italy to Hervé Le Tellier in France and Orhan Pamuk in Turkey, enrich your travelling experience with works immersed in your chosen setting
Four Fleurie wines to make you feel like you are summering in France
The Beaujolais village is known for its wines with floral aromas and easy fruit
What will €250,000 buy in Italy, Portugal, Spain, France and Co Kilkenny?
One price, home and away: Apartments in Arezzo and on the Algarve, a Spanish villa, a doer-upper barn in Nouvelle Aquitaine or a cottage outside Castlecomer
What will €200,000 buy in Sicily, Corfu, France, Mallorca and Cavan?
One price, home and away: An apartment in Sicily, a studio in Mallorca, a three-bed in Cavan and more
Half of Irish businesses have raised their prices in past year, survey finds
Irish businesses are falling behind European counterparts on innovation
‘I regret spending money on cars. It always feels like a financial black hole’
Me & My Money: Bastien Peyraud, general manager, G Hotel and Spa, Galway
Bookish breaks: Get inspired with these literary destinations, from Castletownshend to the French Riviera
To celebrate Bloomsday on June 16th, we explore spots that inspired famous writers to create their classics
World on verge of ratifying key treaty to protect oceans
Failure to significantly scale up protection of oceans from deep sea mining and sea beds from 'bottom trawling' was widely criticised
What will €175,000 buy you in France, Portugal, Italy, Greece and Longford?
A four-bed longère in Brittany, a studio in a converted merchant’s house in Silves, a four-bed doer-upper in Pietrasanta, a converted two-bedroom on a Greek island or a 1970s system-built bungalow in Longford?
US warns nations against attending UN conference on two-state solution
Washington says recognition of Palestinian state would be seen as acting against US interests
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