The Irish Times

A Dutch expert: ‘Irish bogs are extraordinarily valuable’

It is estimated that Ireland holds 60% of Europe’s remaining active raised bogs

Thu May 26 2022 - 03:00

Across Europe, rising housing costs threaten political upheaval

Gap between renters and homeowners widening as mortgage costs become cheaper than rent

Thu Dec 23 2021 - 05:00

European countries move to reimpose tougher measures to stem wave of Covid

Nationwide lockdown in Netherlands from Sunday

Sun Dec 19 2021 - 11:41

Over 80 people on two flights from South Africa to Amsterdam likely positive for Covid-19

Dutch authorities conduct further tests for Omicron variant among new arrivals

Fri Nov 26 2021 - 23:48

Europe’s telecoms giants eye deals – but is it too late to beat private equity?

Deal hesistancy followed regulators’ blocking of bid for Telefonica’s UK business

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 08:12

Europe faces winter of discontent after Covid-19 riots

Authorities grapple with soaring infections and protests as hospitals come under pressure

Mon Nov 22 2021 - 21:18

Jennifer O'Connell: We've had enough of being micro-managed by Nphet

Public would respond better to clear rules than to clamour of discordant messaging

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 01:00

Netherlands imposes western Europe’s first partial lockdown since summer

New measures include early closing for cafes and bars and ban on spectators at all sports events

Fri Nov 12 2021 - 19:44

Dutch government tightens Covid-19 measures amid surge

Mask wearing reintroduced in shops and other settings as cases soar in Netherlands

Wed Nov 03 2021 - 17:55

Gas shortages: what is driving Europe’s energy crisis?

LNG storage and supply issues are compounded by key players Russia and China

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 05:17

Dairy incomes are up but climate change issue looms

Cantillon: Sector plays dangerous game selling itself abroad as unspoilt by industry

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 05:36

Ireland’s waterways face increasing levels of nitrogen pollution

Hard lessons to be learned from Dutch efforts to cut back on pollution levels

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 00:00

Pressure mounts on Ryan over antigen testing pilot programme for air travel

Government’s failure to adopt tests one of several restrictions blamed for aviation crisis

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 19:35

Cheese: the new battleground in Ireland’s climate debate

Glanbia plant controversy masks bigger issue around Ireland’s role in EU dairy industry

Sun May 23 2021 - 19:56

Is Ireland in danger of squandering its green credentials?

Glanbia cheese plant controversy masks bigger issue around Ireland’s role in EU dairy industry

Sun May 23 2021 - 12:52

Roche chief compares waiving vaccine patents to East German nationalisation

CEO accuses cused those behind plan of trying to ‘gain some brownie points in short term’

Thu May 13 2021 - 12:27

No evidence of causal link between AstraZeneca shot and health incidents – WHO

Advisory panel reviewing vaccine reports as several countries temporarily suspend its use

Mon Mar 15 2021 - 15:00

Dutch government urges public to observe curfew despite court ruling

Judges find measure aimed at restricting spread of coronavirus lacks legal basis

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 17:14

Coronavirus: Netherlands finally begins Covid-19 vaccinations

World wrap: Balkans feel abandoned as vaccinations kick off in Europe

Wed Jan 06 2021 - 10:12

Santa visit blamed for mass infection at Belgian nursing home

Man dressed as St Nicholas may have caused 75 residents and staff to test positive

Mon Dec 14 2020 - 19:32

Europe contemplates bleak winter as Covid-19 cases soar

Intensive care facilities run out in Netherlands as Belgium faces similar scenario

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 19:07

Dutch government honours Irish veteran of Battle of Arnhem

Sam Kendrick (95) receives medal of remembrance at Enniscorthy ceremony for role in second World War campaign

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 13:37

KLM to cut up to 5,000 jobs

Dutch carrier does not expect demand to recover before 2023 or 2024

Fri Jul 31 2020 - 11:00

Traffic pollution linked with coronavirus spread in Netherlands

Birmingham researchers establish connection between air fumes and Covid-19 fatalities

Thu Jul 16 2020 - 17:09

Back to school: what the new classroom will look like

Classroom bubbles and hand sanitiser stations will be the norm. How do our plans compare with other countries?

Tue Jun 30 2020 - 00:00

Markets fall flat as investors weigh concerns over US infection numbers

Iseq all-share index closed down 0.11 per cent with banks and housebuilders dragging

Fri Jun 26 2020 - 18:06

KLM service from Cork to Amsterdam to take off in August

News of delayed launch comes as Ryanair calls on EU to block €3.4bn KLM subsidy

Fri Jun 26 2020 - 12:55

Dutch government to back €3.4bn KLM-Air France support deal

Pilots will have to take a 20 per cent pay cut and airline will have to cut costs by 15 per cent

Fri Jun 26 2020 - 09:05

Coronavirus: Traffic jams and a run on cigarettes as many EU borders open

Germany opens its doors as Spain brings forward reopening by 10 days to June 21st

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 17:24

Unilever plans British holding-firm switch to cut complexity

Proposed unification would mean more flexibility for mergers and acquisitions

Thu Jun 11 2020 - 09:44

France, Germany propose €500bn recovery fund to break EU deadlock

Under joint proposal European Commission would borrow money on financial markets

Tue May 19 2020 - 08:32

Irish second World War veteran honoured by Dutch government

Sam Kendrick (95) parachuted into Arnhem in 1944 as part of Liberation of Netherlands

Wed May 06 2020 - 14:48

Coronavirus: North Netherlands stopped following national advice. Here’s what happened

Starkly different outcomes in some regions of Europe indicate how better to fight the virus

Thu Apr 30 2020 - 20:00

Next test for Dutch is whether Europe still needs an airline tax

Netherlands renews commitment to new €7 tax on all flights from January next

Tue Apr 14 2020 - 02:00