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US President Donald Trump during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland

Trump withdraws tariffs threat after Greenland NATO talks

US President Donald Trump has announced he has reached a "framework for a deal" over Greenland following a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte, and that he would therefore waive tariffs scheduled to hit European allies.

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Donald Trump (R) listens as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting on January 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. Th

As it happened: Trump-NATO agree 'framework' deal

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary speaks to media

O'Leary can't understand Musk's 'umbrage' on Starlink

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82% of businesses grappling with skills gaps - Ibec

Farmers gather to demonstrate against the free trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries

MEPs vote to refer Mercosur deal to top EU court

The median price of a home bought in the 12 months to November 2025 was €384,000, today's CSO figures show

Annual house price growth eases to 6.6% in November - CSO

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Existing 3-hour flight delay compensation to be retained

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'Small number' of Irish-based jobs under threat at Indeed

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Davos 2026

Jamie Dimon at Davos 2026 with WEF signage behind him on a stage

Dimon warns of disaster if credit card rate cap comes in

Attendees during the World Economic Forum in Davos

Wall Street seeks to shape Trump affordability ideas

Michael McGrath talks to media

McGrath: Transatlantic relationship at 'dangerous' moment

OpenAI seeks to increase global AI use in everyday life

Emmanuel Macron wearing sunglasses gestures as he delivers a speech

Davos: Europe's leaders stand firm, CEOs warn on emotions

Signage at Davos with snow behind t

Venezuela is a 'great opportunity' for BBVA - chairman

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Donald Trump (R) listens as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting on January 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. Th

As it happened: Trump-NATO agree 'framework' deal

US President Donald Trump during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland

Trump withdraws tariffs threat after Greenland NATO talks

More US tariffs on European countries a 'mistake'

Image of a Saudi Minister pictured at the Davos gathering with signage and snow in the background

Saudi private sector takes larger Vision 2030 role

A man walks on the shoreline in Nuuk, Greenland

NATO without US would be 'not very strong' - Trump

Attendees during the World Economic Forum in Davos

EU on verge of 'historic' trade deal with India

Technology & Innovation

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OpenAI seeks to increase global AI use in everyday life

The Netflix headquarters

Netflix slightly beats revenue estimates, shares slide

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Ireland retains top spot in data enforcement

Musk asks X followers if he should buy Ryanair

Two business women pose for a photo

Dublin's Boundless bought by Payoneer in Europe expansion

Netflix will now pay all cash for Warner Bros Discovery

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How digital banking is not having benefits for Irish households

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Work

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'Small number' of Irish-based jobs under threat at Indeed

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7% rise in jobs supported by Local Enterprise Offices

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Nearly 1,000 childcare services closed over six years

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What happens when AI takes over HR?

Work and careers

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2025 strongest year for start-ups in 15 years

Young business woman searching for job online (stock photo)

AI adoption reshaping hiring - Morgan McKinley

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Former Dundalk FC press officer settles rights claim

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US Tariffs

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'Everything on table' if US annexes Greenland - Tánaiste

More US tariffs on European countries a 'mistake'

Simon MacAllister standing with arms folded in front of EY sign

No strong legal basis for new US tariffs - EY Ireland

Gold scales new high as Trump threats fuel demand

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos

Canada 'stands firmly' with Greenland, Denmark - Carney

Safe‑haven buying sends gold, silver to record highs

IMF sees steady global growth in 2026 on AI boom

Donald Trump seen in April last year as he unveiled a list of so-called reciprocal tariffs

Timeline: Major developments in Donald Trump's trade war

Newly-finished cars rolling off the production line at the Great Wall Motors' factory in China

China's 2025 economic growth among slowest in decades

Lars Klingbeil, German Minister of Finance, and Roland Lescure, Minister for Finance and Economy of France, are pictured during a press conference on January 19, 2026 in Berlin, Germany

EU says 'priority is to engage not escalate'

Micheal Martin is pictured at Government Buildings

Taoiseach 'against knee-jerk reaction' to tariff threat

Porsche delivered 279,449 vehicles last year, down 10% overall compared to 2024

Porsche sales slide on weak China demand

Your money

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AA Ireland sees January drop in petrol and diesel prices

a black and orange ATM machine outside a PTSB branch

PTSB cuts fixed-rate mortgage rates by up to 0.45%

General view of a branch of PTSB in Finglas, Dublin

PTSB to cut variable interest rates for retrofit loans

Irish mortgage rates wer the sixth highest in the euro zone in November - unchanged from October - new Central Bank figures show

Irish mortgage rates at lowest level since February 2023

Concept of cash envelopes system for savings, Euro banknotes in a craft envelope for categories.

Do you know what financial terms mean without asking ChatGPT?

How digital banking is not having benefits for Irish households

An Post Changing Leaves autumn stamps 2025

National stamp to cost €1.85 as An Post increases prices

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What will be the impact of Mercosur on Irish shoppers?

SuperValu cuts prices on over 500 'Everyday Essentials'

A person holds a lit cigarette in their hand

Smokers could halve insurance costs by quitting

Rear view shot of a female customer looking and choosing fresh bottled milk while standing in front of a display fridge full of diary products in supermarket.

Will Ireland see a supermarket price war in 2026?

Shoppers seeking bargains at Brown Thomas in Dublin

'Steady' stream of shoppers for post-Christmas sales

Analysis & Comment

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US President Donald Trump walks down the air stairs of Air Force One.

Tariff threat risks most serious transatlantic crisis yet

Analysis and Comment

Plane landing at knock

Knock Airport still flying high after 40 years

Map of the world

Davos invokes spirit of dialogue, despite bleak outlook

Analysis and Comment

Elon Musk and the issue with his Grok-blocking tweaks

Analysis and Comment

Tánaiste Simon Harris

Prudence or populism - which path will Simon Harris take?

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The Business of Climate

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The Wind Energy Ireland roadmap is set out in a new strategy document

Roadmap to Irish 'electrostate' set to be launched

a row of white electric cars plugged into charging stations

Germany brings back EV subsidies to boost market

a wind turbine is being dismantled

Last turbine on first commercial wind farm dismantled

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Renewables provided 44% of electricity in December

An image of batteries lined up

Appeal to recycle used batteries, small electrical items

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What does EU's U-turn on petrol & diesel cars mean for drivers?

Wind turbine foundation components being manufactured with a crane in focus

US court reverses Trump's block on offshore wind project

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Business Brainstorm

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Ittoqqortoormiit Village - Greenland

A guide to Greenland's natural resources beneath the ice

How digital banking is not having benefits for Irish households

What happens when AI takes over HR?

Work and careers

Why are pints so pricey in Ireland?

Concept of cash envelopes system for savings, Euro banknotes in a craft envelope for categories.

Do you know what financial terms mean without asking ChatGPT?

A trader in Moore Street Dublin, circa 1962 (Part of the Independent Newspapers Ireland/NLI Collection). . (Photo by Independent News and Media/Getty Images)

When running a stall on Moore Street is the family business

What does EU's U-turn on petrol & diesel cars mean for drivers?

Rear view shot of a female customer looking and choosing fresh bottled milk while standing in front of a display fridge full of diary products in supermarket.

Will Ireland see a supermarket price war in 2026?

5 ways to make your day at work feel better

Work and careers

All you ever wanted to know about emergency planning

Emergency Planning

How Manchester Utd became a textbook example of a toxic workplace

Manchester United

'In a dynamic, ever-changing work world, we need to adopt a lifelong learner mindset and be committed to engaging in upskilling'. Photo: Getty Images

Want a new job? Here's how to upskill or reskill for free in 2026

Work and careers

Business Watch and Listen

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary speaks to media

O'Leary can't understand Musk's 'umbrage' on Starlink

Musk asks X followers if he should buy Ryanair

Simon MacAllister standing with arms folded in front of EY sign

No strong legal basis for new US tariffs - EY Ireland

Attendees during the World Economic Forum in Davos

EU on verge of 'historic' trade deal with India

Tourism Ireland targets growth over €10 billion by 2031

Lars Klingbeil, German Minister of Finance, and Roland Lescure, Minister for Finance and Economy of France, are pictured during a press conference on January 19, 2026 in Berlin, Germany

EU says 'priority is to engage not escalate'

By introducing a new employment right, the legislation allows, but does not compel, workers to remain in their job until age 66, in line with the qualifying age for the State pension.

Code of practice awaited for new retirement law

Image of a business woman pictured beside some plants

RTÉ's Hurley to take up new job at property group

Aerial view of Dunsink in north Dublin

Plans to build homes on former Dunsink dump site

man's hand holds a fan of dollar notes

Dollar losing status as world currency, Baggot Investment

Fed's loss of independence bad for the world - Honohan

Need to focus on construction readiness in 2026 - report

Agribusiness

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The words Bord Bia Irish Food Board on a building

Bord Bia board to meet as SF call for chair's resignation

Farmers gather to demonstrate against the free trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries

MEPs vote to refer Mercosur deal to top EU court

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech during the signing ceremony of the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur

EU chief hails 'fair trade' as Mercosur deal signed

Call for EU scheme to pay farmers to cut milk production

A tractor in Athlone, Co Westmeath, protesting against the EU-Mercosur trade deal

Long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade pact set for signing

A group of people with one man holding an award at the National Ploughing Championships

21 Irish Agritech firms to exhibit at UK's LAMMA show

IFA in Mercosur opposition push ahead of parliament vote

butcher with cut of beef

Chinese market to reopen for Irish beef imports

A convoy of tractors in Athlone, Co Westmeath, protesting against the EU-Mercosur trade deal

Thousands of farmers rally in Athlone over Mercosur deal

French farmers take part in a demonstration organized by French Farmers union FDSEA and JA Sarthe (Young Farmers Sarthe) to push French government to block the Mercosur trade deal and to protest against its handling of the nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemi

Writing was on the wall prior to EU-Mercosur vote

Analysis and Comment

French farmers protest against EU-Mercosur trade agreement

Why is the EU-Mercosur trade deal a contentious one?

French farmers protest against EU-Mercosur trade agreement

Mercosur 'not a done deal' despite EU vote - Tánaiste

Startup Nation

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7% rise in jobs supported by Local Enterprise Offices

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2025 strongest year for start-ups in 15 years

EY representatives, woman in white jacket and man in navy jacket present male winner with award

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year nominations open

Zen Pensions launches full digital pension

The Slush event is a key platform for Irish start-ups seeking to accelerate their expansion and secure investment

Irish tech delegation targets VC funding at Slush 2025