Tania Reut

A viewpoint over O Connell Bridge and Dublin City

Dublin businesses turn to AI, up prices amid rising costs

Regulation, labour and property costs are among major constraints for businesses in the capital, according to a survey done by Dublin Chamber.

Business • 7 hrs

A decline in mortgage approvals in November 2025, but first-time buyer mortgages hit record levels - BPFI

Slowdown in mortgage approvals end of 2025 – BPFI

The latest figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland indicate a moderate decline in the number of mortgage approvals. A total of 4,251 mortgages were approved in November 2025, a decrease of 11.1% month-on-month and a 3.4% decline compared with the same period last year.

Business • 14 hrs

Data usage surged while phone calls declined in 2025

Consumers have increased the use of mobile data as voice calls declined, according to the latest figures from Vodafone Ireland.

Business • 05 Jan

A Ukrainian flag is seen attached to a burned car at the site of a heavily damaged residential building following Russian air strike in the city of Ternopil

Ukraine peace plan amendments 'don't suit' Russia

Naturally, Moscow would have much preferred the original US 28-point peace plan. Some commentators in pro-Kremlin media hailed it as the first framework that almost entirely reflects Russia's demands.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Nov 25

What are Russia's 'research vessels' off UK coast?

Britain's defence minister has said that Russia's Yantar, observed in the waters north of Scotland, is used for gathering intelligence and mapping undersea cables. In Russia, its official mission is described as purely civilian, writes Tania Reut.

World • 21 Nov 25

Fireworks light up the sky during the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (

Irish architect behind $1bn Egypt museum 'very excited'

More than two decades in the making and finally one of the world's largest and most anticipated museums has opened its doors.

Ireland • 02 Nov 25

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his speech at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Russian state TV-station Russia Today at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow on October 17, 2025. (Photo by Pavel Bednyakov / POOL / AFP)

What does Russia mean by 'root causes' of Ukraine war?

Russia ruled out a ceasefire in its war with Ukraine if what it described as the "root causes" of the conflict are not resolved.

Analysis and Comment • 27 Oct 25

Vladimir Putin shaking Donald Trump's hand

Excitement in the Kremlin at prospect of Trump-Putin meet

There is excitement in the Kremlin about a new round of US-Russia talks, which Russian commentators see as suggesting that all of Ukraine's European allies are side-lined in the negotiations.

World • 17 Oct 25

A man is seen looking across a charred landscape in gaza

What do we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal

Questions remain about the future of the Palestinian territory, its recovery and governance, writes Tania Reut.

Middle East • 09 Oct 25

Police and army inspect damage to a house destroyed by debris from a shot down Russian drone in the village of Wyryki-Wola, Poland

Russian media blaming Ukraine for Poland drone incursion

Soon after Poland reported airspace violations, Ukraine warned of an unfolding Russian "disinformation campaign" to pin the blame on Kyiv. That is exactly the narrative that has dominated pro-Kremlin media in recent days, writes Tania Reut.

Analysis and Comment • 12 Sep 25