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Taoiseach concerned at ‘complacency’ of some firms over Brexit preparation

Taoiseach concerned at ‘complacency’ of some firms over Brexit preparation

Martin says the State faces most significant economic change in 50 years from UK exit

By Simon CarswellMon Nov 23 2020 - 15:46

Covid-19 vaccines: All we know so far and the challenges ahead

Covid-19 vaccines: All we know so far and the challenges ahead

Huge logistical task looms when drugs ready since double doses needed for most people

By Kevin O'SullivanMon Nov 23 2020 - 14:06

Vaccine contracts shrouded in secrecy despite massive public funding

Vaccine contracts shrouded in secrecy despite massive public funding

Very little known about terms of contracts the EU has signed with pharma groups

By Donato Paolo ManciniMon Nov 23 2020 - 12:57

Health officials working on strategy to overcome vaccine scepticism

Health officials working on strategy to overcome vaccine scepticism

About one-third of Irish people are ‘unsure’ about getting Covid vaccine, recent survey shows

By Mark HilliardSat Nov 21 2020 - 14:57

Brexit: Coveney sounds note of caution over chances of deal

Brexit: Coveney sounds note of caution over chances of deal

Two sides under ‘huge pressure’ to clinch agreement, with key issues unresolved

By Jennifer BraySat Nov 21 2020 - 00:46

Q&A: State of play in the Brexit talks

Q&A: State of play in the Brexit talks

Legal text on Brussels-UK deal said to be 95% agreed, but key stumbling blocks remain

By Naomi O'LearyFri Nov 20 2020 - 15:02

Brexit: EU countries call for acceleration of no-deal contingency plans

Brexit: EU countries call for acceleration of no-deal contingency plans

‘Hope for the best, prepare for the worst,’ say diplomats, with talks in danger of timing out

By Naomi O'LearyFri Nov 20 2020 - 11:24

EU postpones stand-off over funding blockade

EU postpones stand-off over funding blockade

Hard bargaining ahead as Hungary and Poland seek to resist rule of law criteria

By Naomi O'LearyThu Nov 19 2020 - 20:03

Winter finds thousands of migrants sleeping rough in Bosnia

Winter finds thousands of migrants sleeping rough in Bosnia

Local authorities reluctant to provide facilities for migrants as Sarajevans protest over fatal stabbing

By Daniel McLaughlinThu Nov 19 2020 - 16:48

Covid-19 vaccines: When will they be available and who will get them first?

Covid-19 vaccines: When will they be available and who will get them first?

Q&A - Everything we know so far about coronavirus vaccines

By Sarah BurnsThu Nov 19 2020 - 12:00

Community action ‘critical’ to decarbonising society fairly

Community action ‘critical’ to decarbonising society fairly

For climate action to be fast it ‘must be fair’, says Mary Robinson

By Kevin O'SullivanWed Nov 18 2020 - 17:08

New asylum system will fail if backlog of applicants not cleared, Day warns

New asylum system will fail if backlog of applicants not cleared, Day warns

Direct provision expert group head confident cases could be ruled on in six months if resources provided

By Sorcha PollakTue Nov 17 2020 - 22:40

Apple marks 40 years of operations in Ireland

Apple marks 40 years of operations in Ireland

First facility opened in Cork and employed 60 people, marking expansion outside US

By Ciara O'BrienTue Nov 17 2020 - 11:28

British power company targets Irish market for green energy

British power company targets Irish market for green energy

ITM creates hydrogen gas from water to be stored for use in transport and industry

By Barry O'HalloranTue Nov 17 2020 - 05:20

Covid-19: EU strikes deal for up to 405m doses of potential vaccine

Covid-19: EU strikes deal for up to 405m doses of potential vaccine

Agreement takes the total number of vaccine supplies secured by bloc to nearly 2bn doses

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 21:18

Time running out for trade deal with UK, warns EU

Time running out for trade deal with UK, warns EU

Next 10 days seen as crunch time for agreement that will affect billions of euro in trade

By Naomi O'LearyMon Nov 16 2020 - 20:58

Moldova’s incoming president pledges to fight corruption and build the economy

Moldova’s incoming president pledges to fight corruption and build the economy

Election winner Maia Sandu seeks unity and ‘balance’ in a country pulled between EU and Russia

By Daniel McLaughlinMon Nov 16 2020 - 18:55

Brexit: Trade fears mount as breakthrough in EU-UK talks proves elusive

Brexit: Trade fears mount as breakthrough in EU-UK talks proves elusive

Talks overshadowed by turmoil in Downing Street as aides to Boris Johnson resign

By Naomi O’Leary, Freya McClements and Jennifer BraySat Nov 14 2020 - 01:57

Brexit: UK proposes grace period for goods moving between Britain and NI

Brexit: UK proposes grace period for goods moving between Britain and NI

British government accepts consignments would still be subject to checks and controls

By Freya McClements and Naomi O'LearyFri Nov 13 2020 - 16:28

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

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