‘We understand their decision’: Eurovision reacts to Netherlands pulling out of 2027 contest
Country backtracks on decision to rejoin competition ‘due to sensitivities surrounding the themes currently at play’
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Galetech signs sustainable aviation fuel technology deal
Irish group to use Dutch partner’s technology to develop alternatives to kerosene for existing engines
First human case of Shamonda virus is reported in France
French authorities say there is no risk to general population at this stage
European governments opted for ‘Trumpian’ turn on development aid, says Richmond
Cutting back Irish development aid in Budget 2027 would have sent out ‘terrible message’
The €1.6tn battle for Europe: inside the EU’s biggest budget fight in years
As member states clash over defence spending and farm payments, Ireland is playing the role of neutral EU presidency dealmaker
Hackers heat up hundreds of French supermarket fridges, causing fires and food loss
Danish software firm says affected units ‘were running outdated firmware’ as temperatures were forced up to 50 degrees
The best gigs abroad in 2026-2027: Who to see and where to see them
From Berlin to Barcelona, New York to Reykjavik, these are the great cities to visit for a gig this autumn and winter
Ireland in line for a kicking from all sides after publishing EU budget
Irish diplomats privately remarked that if everyone ended up unhappy, they had done their job
Why reducing the €2,500 student registration charge would be a double-edged sword
Do we really want our universities to be much cheaper than others in the EU?
Not everyone wants to be in a nursing home. A Dutch dementia village is one alternative
If we need an extra 1,000 nursing home beds every year, then we also need other models of care
Bord Bia chairman faces fresh criticism over imported chicken at Dublin restaurant he part-owns
IFA accuses Larry Murrin of ‘making a mockery’ of Bord Bia
Netherlands to abandon its boycott of Eurovision, but Ireland will continue to stay away
Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Iceland and Slovenia did not take part in last year’s song contest due to Israel’s participation
Dutch look to Xavi to restore traditional football ethos as they prepare for Germany clash
Former Barcelona midfielder and coach is the first foreigner in charge of the Dutch national team since the 1978 World Cup
These European cities want fewer tourists, but its airports have other ideas
Airport expansions in Venice, Barcelona and Mallorca can undermine local efforts to restrain overtourism and enable more tourists to come
Labour and the Green Party should merge, says Irish MEP
Proposal by Aodhán Ó Ríordáin not discussed with party leader Ivana Bacik who has previously favoured union with Social Democrats
Irish attitudes to cycling − to school or otherwise − are startling
Half of all journeys under 2km in Ireland are made by car
Ireland set to join EU-Nigeria ‘migrant returns’ pact
Five EU states plan to send migrants to offshore centres next year
Two Irish men win European court appeal over convictions for killing Dublin drug dealer in Netherlands
Dismembered body of Keith Ennis was found in suitcase in Amsterdam canal in 2009
Germany and ‘frugal’ allies signal budget compromise but reject further EU borrowing
Friedrich Merz and five other leaders demand spending cuts of ‘several hundred billion euros in a balanced manner’
Boston Scientific lays groundwork to shift $15bn from Irish operation
A subsidiary of the firm that paid close more than $3.7bn in dividends in recent years has reorganised its reserves in recent months
Short on land, long on vision: Dutch lead the way on food production
Ireland could learn much from a nursery and research institute in the Netherlands
I live in Amsterdam and I fantasise about Irish supermarkets
I believe that countries can only be very good at some things, and Dutch supermarkets prove this to be true
Dublin firm can market drug in most of Europe following Dutch firm’s failed injunction bid
Medicine called Neoatricon is used to treat low blood pressure
Irish exports to US slump while UK trade ‘remains a post-Brexit success story’
Ireland’s exports were down by €6.8 billion compared to this time last year
‘We’re aiming for 90,000 bottles by 2029’: Meet the Dutchman betting €4m on Slane vineyard
Paulus Willem Heemskerk has planted 36,000 vines in recent weeks on his estate at Fennor House in Meath
TV guide: the best new shows to watch
Highlights include Trinity’s Treasures, The Dark and The Chase Around the World
Neutrality policy must take account of shrinking geographical advantage
Ireland’s advantage is now less pivotal due to security threats being less constrained by geography
Irish in the EU: ‘The Italians enjoy life and savour what it has to offer’
Ireland could learn lessons from the adopted homes of its citizens
Irish in Europe: ‘I love how affordable it is. There’s none of your €8 pints’
Irish people living on the Continent talk about the cost of living, weather, language, proximity to war and what they would change about Ireland
Deaths increased by 29% in France during week of record heat, health agency says
Funeral directors in Paris say they have struggled to find places to store bodies before burial or cremation
Morocco edge wild last-32 penalty shoot-out as Netherlands pay heavy price for misses
Morocco win 3-2 on penalties, Dutch scorer Cody Gakpo is engulfed by teammates in wake of loss of unborn son
Swedish second guessing as third-place qualification confusion spreads to the pitch
Classic Scottish optimism, a Messi statue and why the stats say Netherlands will lift the trophy
World Cup 2026: Germany shocked; reality check for USA; and Curaçao bow out
Exciting early goals and fond farewells as whittling-down ramps up
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