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Group of 165 Google critics calls for swift EU antitrust action

Group of 165 Google critics calls for swift EU antitrust action

Google denies it unfairly favours its own services

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 12:50

EU reveals indifference as it takes its threat to North’s food supply to the wire

EU reveals indifference as it takes its threat to North’s food supply to the wire

Commission is oblivious to rare show of Stormont unity

By Newton EmersonThu Nov 12 2020 - 00:00

EU agrees deal for 300m doses of BioNTech-Pfizer’s Covid vaccine

EU agrees deal for 300m doses of BioNTech-Pfizer’s Covid vaccine

Deliveries expected to begin by the end of the year, subject to regulatory approval

By Donato Paolo Mancini, Joe Miller and Hannah KuchlerWed Nov 11 2020 - 12:31

Only ‘gold-standard’ Covid test will result in restriction-free travel around Ireland

Only ‘gold-standard’ Covid test will result in restriction-free travel around Ireland

Cabinet agrees range of measures for new arrivals under EU traffic light system

By Jennifer Bray and Simon CarswellTue Nov 10 2020 - 20:08

Q&A: How will Ireland get vaccines via the EU?

Q&A: How will Ireland get vaccines via the EU?

Doses are distributed according to population and groups such as healthcare workers are recommended to be first in line

By Naomi O'LearyTue Nov 10 2020 - 19:39

European stocks hold eight-month highs despite lockdown fears

European stocks hold eight-month highs despite lockdown fears

Banking, energy, auto parts stocks build on Monday’s gains

By Eoin Burke-KennedyTue Nov 10 2020 - 19:13

EU charges Amazon with misusing data to edge out rivals

EU charges Amazon with misusing data to edge out rivals

Company accused of using platform to collect data on rivals and give edge to own products

By Javier EspinozaTue Nov 10 2020 - 17:54

Ireland to get more than 2m doses of Pfizer Covid vaccine if approved

Ireland to get more than 2m doses of Pfizer Covid vaccine if approved

Nphet gives breakthrough cautious welcome but stresses further reliable data needed

By Paul Cullen and Pat LeahyTue Nov 10 2020 - 01:16

Brexit: Johnson rules out changing ‘law-breaking’ Bill after Biden victory

Brexit: Johnson rules out changing ‘law-breaking’ Bill after Biden victory

PM insists Bill will uphold Belfast Agreement and says trade deal within reach

By Denis StauntonSun Nov 08 2020 - 16:52

Johnson faces a difficult challenge in establishing trust with Biden

Johnson faces a difficult challenge in establishing trust with Biden

Analysis: Democrat once described UK PM as ‘a physical and emotional clone’ of Trump

By Denis StauntonSat Nov 07 2020 - 05:01

Cliff Taylor: If the money is resting in your account, spend it

Cliff Taylor: If the money is resting in your account, spend it

Covid-19 curbs on behaviour have built up levels of personal saving never before seen

By Cliff TaylorSat Nov 07 2020 - 01:00

How Anne Heraty managed to get a record price for CPL

How Anne Heraty managed to get a record price for CPL

Recruitment firms’s position in multinational market pays off despite economic woe

By Joe BrennanFri Nov 06 2020 - 15:25

EU talks clinch deal on withholding cash from anti-democratic states

EU talks clinch deal on withholding cash from anti-democratic states

Budget and stimulus cash could be withheld from countries breaching rule of law principles

By Naomi O'LearyThu Nov 05 2020 - 19:41

Apple withdraws €209m from €14bn escrow account to pay tax in another country

Apple withdraws €209m from €14bn escrow account to pay tax in another country

Money held in account to pay tax owed to State used in other country, PAC hears

By Eoin Burke-KennedyThu Nov 05 2020 - 16:43

Irish economy will shrink by 2.3% this year, says European Commission

Irish economy will shrink by 2.3% this year, says European Commission

Recession in 2020 worst in EU history but Irish economy among member states least affected

By Naomi O'LearyThu Nov 05 2020 - 12:51

European Union digital tax proposal may be delayed

European Union digital tax proposal may be delayed

Finance ministers agree to accelerate measures to tackle non-performing bank loans

By Naomi O'LearyWed Nov 04 2020 - 16:47

Brexit: EU mulls next steps in legal action as talks with UK stall

Brexit: EU mulls next steps in legal action as talks with UK stall

UK misses deadline to respond to warning over breach of withdrawal agreement

By Naomi O'LearyTue Nov 03 2020 - 20:01

Northern Ireland protocol is ‘extremely damaging’, DUP Minister warns

Northern Ireland protocol is ‘extremely damaging’, DUP Minister warns

Poots says British firms are considering withdrawing from North due to the provisions

By Gerry MoriartyTue Nov 03 2020 - 17:08

The West has failed – US and Europe have made a mess of handling the crisis

The West has failed – US and Europe have made a mess of handling the crisis

Western leaders have been insular slow learners at every stage of the Covid pandemic

By Naomi O'LearySat Oct 31 2020 - 01:30

European leaders outline bleak Covid-19 outlook after states meet

European leaders outline bleak Covid-19 outlook after states meet

Von Der Leyen warns of ‘overwhelmed’ hospitals without urgent action

By Naomi O'LearyThu Oct 29 2020 - 22:28

Irish forestry ‘net emitter of greenhouse gases’

Irish forestry ‘net emitter of greenhouse gases’

FIE says ‘any hope that new afforestation can miraculously be counted to meet short-term carbon budgets is misplaced’

By Kevin O'Sullivan and Sean McCarthaighThu Oct 29 2020 - 19:41

The Irish Times view on Covid-19: a second wave sweeps Europe

The Irish Times view on Covid-19: a second wave sweeps Europe

The Level 5 lockdown in the Republic last week was a harbinger of the widespread measures imposed across the EU

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 17:25

Europe enforces restrictions to avoid ‘millions’ of deaths

Europe enforces restrictions to avoid ‘millions’ of deaths

France in national lockdown, and Germany shuts bars and restaurants as Covid cases surge

By Naomi O’Leary, Jack Horgan-Jones and Lara MarloweThu Oct 29 2020 - 02:02

‘We must avoid a tragedy’: European Council head on Covid-19 mistakes

‘We must avoid a tragedy’: European Council head on Covid-19 mistakes

Europe Letter: ‘Pandemic is intensifying across member states’, says Charles Michel

By Naomi O'LearyWed Oct 28 2020 - 21:02

Irish Times view on the EU economy: fighting back against pandemic

Irish Times view on the EU economy: fighting back against pandemic

Collective effort marks a significant step up in integration

Wed Oct 28 2020 - 21:00

Coronavirus: Europe paying ‘high price’ for relaxing too quickly

Coronavirus: Europe paying ‘high price’ for relaxing too quickly

Call for dramatic action as virologist warns ‘millions will die’ if Covid allowed to roam free

By Naomi O'LearyWed Oct 28 2020 - 18:48

Johnson’s Brexit Bill set to be blocked by House of Lords

Johnson’s Brexit Bill set to be blocked by House of Lords

Joe Biden has warned PM if elected he will not sign trade deal unless certain clauses removed

By George Parker and Jim BrunsdenWed Oct 28 2020 - 09:34

Can buying the right petrol save your conscience and the planet?

Can buying the right petrol save your conscience and the planet?

Applegreen says it’s going to offset the emissions of its fuel, but does offsetting actually work?

By Neil BriscoeWed Oct 28 2020 - 06:17

European stocks hit one-month low as virus fears dominate

European stocks hit one-month low as virus fears dominate

Pan-European Stoxx 600 index fall 1 per cent to one-month low

By Eoin Burke-KennedyTue Oct 27 2020 - 17:57

Brexit to curb services trade with UK, accountants group warns

Brexit to curb services trade with UK, accountants group warns

EU-UK talks’ focus is goods, Chartered Accountants Ireland says

By Barry O'HalloranTue Oct 27 2020 - 04:00

Putting the clocks back: Sleep experts question benefits of not changing time

Putting the clocks back: Sleep experts question benefits of not changing time

Clocks to be turned back by an hour from 2am on Sunday, but EU pushing to end seasonal time switches from next year

By Mark HilliardSat Oct 24 2020 - 07:24

Calls on Irish MEPs to reject ‘regressive’ CAP proposals in key European Parliament vote

Calls on Irish MEPs to reject ‘regressive’ CAP proposals in key European Parliament vote

Reforms ‘will not address climate, biodiversity or water problems generated by Irish agriculture’

By Kevin O'SullivanThu Oct 22 2020 - 19:02

How much will a Covid-19 vaccine cost?

How much will a Covid-19 vaccine cost?

Pricing of all vaccine deals has been shrouded in secrecy

By Michael Peel, Donato Paolo Mancini, Clive Cookson and Stephanie FindlayThu Oct 22 2020 - 13:23

Covid-19: Belgium’s foreign minister (45) in intensive care

Covid-19: Belgium’s foreign minister (45) in intensive care

Sophie Wilmès was prime minister until three weeks ago and led Belgium through pandemic

By Naomi O'LearyThu Oct 22 2020 - 11:13

China’s scaled-up climate targets send ‘a pointed message to US’

China’s scaled-up climate targets send ‘a pointed message to US’

Beijing’s plans for carbon neutrality by 2060 will have global impact, says IIEA report

By Kevin O'SullivanThu Oct 22 2020 - 08:00

European Union is the new ‘big beast’ on the bond markets

European Union is the new ‘big beast’ on the bond markets

Europe Letter: ‘Outrageous’ demand by investors to buy EU’s debt seen as vote of confidence in euro

By Naomi O'LearyWed Oct 21 2020 - 21:00

Asylum seekers’ wait time before working cut to six months

Asylum seekers’ wait time before working cut to six months

Minister confirms Hiqa will monitor direct provision centres under revised State system

By Sorcha PollakWed Oct 21 2020 - 20:55

The Irish Times view on direct provision: a new system takes shape

The Irish Times view on direct provision: a new system takes shape

A discredited system has survived this long because the political will to dismantle it has been absent

Wed Oct 21 2020 - 20:28

Brexit: UK and EU agree to intensify talks in rush for deal

Brexit: UK and EU agree to intensify talks in rush for deal

British encouraged by language used in Barnier speech

By Naomi O'LearyWed Oct 21 2020 - 19:21

‘Groundbreaking’ direct provision report backs State-owned centres

‘Groundbreaking’ direct provision report backs State-owned centres

Three-month accommodation and longer-term housing run by local authorities recommended

By Sorcha PollakWed Oct 21 2020 - 02:32

EU farming subsidies deal criticised as insufficiently green

EU farming subsidies deal criticised as insufficiently green

Environmental groups urge greater protections for biodiversity and pesticide curbs

By Naomi O'LearyTue Oct 20 2020 - 20:30

EU agrees to intensify talks on post-Brexit deal

EU agrees to intensify talks on post-Brexit deal

UK says there has to be a ‘fundamental change of approach’

By Denis StauntonMon Oct 19 2020 - 18:52

Brexit negotiators to discuss structure of EU-UK trade negotiations

Brexit negotiators to discuss structure of EU-UK trade negotiations

Barnier and Frost to speak by phone after claim by Downing Street that talks are over

By Denis StauntonSun Oct 18 2020 - 22:30

No gender parity in Dáil ‘until 2063’ at current rate of progress

No gender parity in Dáil ‘until 2063’ at current rate of progress

Citizens’ Assembly also told of problems caused by gender imbalance in media

By Ronan McGreevySun Oct 18 2020 - 17:01

Women ‘far from achieving gender equality’, says Citizens’ Assembly

Women ‘far from achieving gender equality’, says Citizens’ Assembly

Chairwoman issues warning as Citizens’ Assembly to discuss issue for second weekend

By Ronan McGreevySat Oct 17 2020 - 01:00

Covid-19: WHO warns hospitals across Europe could be overrun

Covid-19: WHO warns hospitals across Europe could be overrun

Several countries report record case numbers while virus disrupts Brussels summit

By Naomi O'LearyFri Oct 16 2020 - 20:23

ComReg confirms plan to cut rates that Eir can charge rivals

ComReg confirms plan to cut rates that Eir can charge rivals

Rivals had criticised speed at which changes likely to be implemented by regulator

By Charlie TaylorThu Oct 15 2020 - 05:34

Time for the Government to acknowledge cross-border lives

Time for the Government to acknowledge cross-border lives

Europe Letter: New EU rules designating what is ‘essential travel’ are an important addition

By Naomi O'LearyWed Oct 14 2020 - 21:35

EU considers move to curb methane emissions

EU considers move to curb methane emissions

New strategy has major implications for natural gas imports and agriculture

By Kevin O'SullivanWed Oct 14 2020 - 20:27

Covid-19: Government debates ending quarantine for ‘essential’ travel from EU

Covid-19: Government debates ending quarantine for ‘essential’ travel from EU

Ireland backs broad EU list of 'essential travellers' but is wavering on whether to enact it

By Naomi O'LearyWed Oct 14 2020 - 11:38

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