Europe

Energy crisis 'probably the worst ever', says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the current energy crisis arising from the US-Israeli war on Iran is "probably the worst ever".

Politics • 1 hr

Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto - GETTY

Hungarian FM says leak of Russian calls 'interference'

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has denounced "foreign interference" in Hungary's election campaign, after investigative media published telephone conversations suggesting he passed on information to Russia.

World • 1 hr

EU diplomats reaffirm commitment to Ukraine independence

European Union foreign ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine's independence in ‌a ⁠joint statement released to mark their trip to Kyiv and Bucha.

Ukraine • 10 hrs

Wolf bites woman in Germany in first attack for decades

A woman has been bitten by a wolf in a shopping centre in Germany, the first such attack in modern times.

Europe • 3 hrs

various vehicles line up at a petrol station in spain

EU energy chief warns of prolonged disruption to markets

European Union governments should prepare for a "prolonged disruption" to energy markets as a result of the Iran war, the bloc's energy chief has told countries' ministers ahead of an emergency meeting.

Europe • 14 hrs

Celine Dion announces return with 10 shows in Paris

Celine Dion has revealed that she will return to the stage for 10 concerts in Paris later this year.

Music • 30 Mar

No suspension of EU carbon taxes as fertiliser costs rise

The European Commission has stopped short of recommending a suspension of EU carbon taxes on imported fertilisers as a way to counter the soaring cost due to the Iran war.

Europe • 30 Mar

Cardiff loses compensation claim over Emiliano Sala death

A football club's claim for compensation following the death of player Emiliano Sala in a plane crash has been rejected by a French court.

Europe • 30 Mar

Fishing vessesl are pictured in the harbour in Killybegs

€32m mackerel agreement secured at EU council

Fishing industry leaders have welcomed a €32 million mackerel agreement secured at the EU Agrifish Council in Brussels that will see Ireland's mackerel quota reduced by 48%, rather than 70% in 2026.

Ireland • 30 Mar

Irish alumina use in Russian war effort 'very worrying'

EU Sanctions Envoy David O'Sullivan has said it is "very worrying" that a product produced in Ireland could be indirectly assisting "the Russian war machine" and its sale may have to be banned.

Ireland • 36 mins

Paris, France-September 19 2025: Two police officer regulating traffic in a Parisian square, France.

Paris police foil apparent bomb attack at US bank

French police stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a US bank in Paris early this morning when they arrested a man about to set off a homemade explosive device, sources close to the case told journalists.

France • 28 Mar

An aftermath view shows damage to Post Office No. 8 following Russian airstrikes using K-250 guided bombs in Sloviansk, Ukraine

Has a Russian spring offensive begun in eastern Ukraine?

Ukrainian forces reported an increased number of Russian assaults along the entire frontline in mid-March, at the expense of higher than usual casualty rates for Moscow's forces. Was it the start of a Russian spring offensive in eastern Ukraine?

Analysis and Comment • 28 Mar

The ‌parliament has been debating proposals to remove EU import duties on ⁠US industrial goods

EU parliament advances US trade deal with safeguards

The European Union has advanced legislation to fulfil its side ⁠of its trade agreement with the United States, after months of uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariff threats and new import levy.

World • 26 Mar

Denmark's Prime Minister and Social Democrats' leader Mette Frederiksen, is pictured on the street at Nytorv in Aalborg

Danish king tasks outgoing PM with leading govt talks

Danish Prime ⁠Minister Mette Frederiksen submitted her government's resignation to the king after ‌her ⁠three-party coalition suffered a large defeat in a general election, the royal ‌palace said in a statement.

Denmark • 25 Mar

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pose with signed copies of the agreements during a ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra

EU, Australia reach agreement on long-awaited trade deal

The European Union and Australia have signed a trade ⁠deal marking the culmination of years of negotiations, as Europe seeks to diversify its export markets and expand ties beyond its traditional partners.

Europe • 24 Mar

Flash photo of Anne Hidalgo Mayor of Paris since 2014 and the outgoing mayor with Emmanuel Gregoire the new mayor of Paris and a French Socialist Party deputy representing Paris s 7th constituency arriving on stage hand in hand. After the victory of Emman

Socialists retain power in major French cities

France's National Rally (RN) failed to win the cities of Marseille and Toulon which they had hoped to claim in yesterday's municipal votes, a setback that gave hope to embattled mainstream parties ahead of next year's presidential election.

Europe • 23 Mar

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