Surge in potato imports led to seizures of Egyptian vegetables affected by ‘tuber moth’ – The Irish Times
Poor European harvests led to a surge in potato imports in 2024 but those arriving in Ireland from…
Cash is a long way from dead just yet – The Irish Times
The banking lobby’s beating of the drum for a cashless society can seem relentless. You’ll rarely hear anything…
Geothermal energy could replace 42% of EU’s fossil electricity. Which nation has the most potential?
Published on 19/02/2026 – 6:00 GMT+1•Updated 13:31 New technologies are unlocking geothermal electricity across much wider parts of…
European Parliament pauses work ratifying EU-US tariff deal – The Irish Times
Work to remove long-standing tariffs on American industrial goods has been paused by the European Parliament, while Brussels…
Greece Completes 53% of Recovery Fund Milestones as 2026 Deadline Nears
EU Recovery Fund resources support major infrastructure and investment projects across Greece. Credit: Tomas Wolf / Wikimedia Commons…
Ireland’s time in EU hot seat has potential for plenty of awkward moments – The Irish Times
For the second half of this year the Government will be steering – not setting – the political…
Washington offers US$200 million to boost American smartphone industry in Indo-Pacific
The US State Department will subsidise companies to roll out cheap smartphones running American software in the Indo-Pacific…
Geothermal energy could replace 42% of EU’s fossil electricity. Which nation has the most potential?
Published on 19/02/2026 – 6:00 GMT+1 New technologies are unlocking geothermal electricity across much wider parts of Europe,…
ECB President Lagarde plans to quit before Macron’s term ends, FT reports
FRANKFURT, Feb 18 (Reuters) – European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde plans to leave her job early, ahead…
ECB says ‘no decision made’ on Lagarde’s potential early exit amid reports
Published on 18/02/2026 – 9:27 GMT+1•Updated 15:20 After reports on Wednesday that Christine Lagarde is poised to step…
New digital and AI strategy to confirm plans for under-16s social media ban – The Irish Times
The Cabinet is to consider a new digital and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy on Wednesday that will confirm…
EU investigates Shein for sale of childlike sex dolls – The Irish Times
The EU has opened a formal investigation into China-founded fast-fashion retailer Shein for breaching the bloc’s rules on…