A Greek peninsula that bars women and holiday homes in Denmark: unusual exemptions to EU law
A Greek peninsula that bars women and a VAT-free Italian town also feature among the list of odd exemptions
Denmark
Major Denmark breach exposes personal data of 8.8 million people
Hackers gain access to names, addresses and personal identification numbers
What will €685,000 buy in Donegal, Italy, Denmark, France and Wales?
One price, home and away: from a bungalow in Muff to a sprawling period property in Piedmont
US-Denmark deal on Greenland is a reward for American bullying
Document compromises Danish sovereignty over Greenland and gives Washington a bigger role in deciding what happens on the island
Trump once vowed to ‘own’ Greenland. He settled for something far less.
Diplomats drafting deal spent months on the language and waited for the right moment to present it to the US president
US to build ‘major military bases’ in Greenland after deal halts months-long standoff
Trump says agreement gives the US permanent control over security on Greenland
These European cities want fewer tourists, but its airports have other ideas
Airport expansions in Venice, Barcelona and Mallorca can undermine local efforts to restrain overtourism and enable more tourists to come
Greenland and Denmark say US deal does not cede territory’s sovereignty
Details of deal remain unclear as Donald Trump says it would give US ‘permanent control’ over Arctic island’s security
US and Denmark have reached a deal in dispute over Greenland, Trump claims
US president sparked anger when he threatened to take control of Danish territory by force
Irish man linked to Cyprus assassination plot still in custody as other suspects released
Limerick man and another Norwegian suspect due to appear in court again this week
Fiction in translation: Hafni Says by Danish writer Helle Helle is close to perfection
Plus new works by Pirkko Saisio, Felix Hartlaub, Karim Kattan and Angélica Gorodischer
Iceland summons US ambassador after Trump posts map showing island under American flag
Trump’s post comes hours after European Commission announces €200m investment in Greenland
EU to boost investment in Greenland amid Trump annexation drive
‘Substantial’ package to include support for critical minerals, renewable energy and satellite communications
Director Susanne Bier on Practical Magic 2: ‘I thoroughly enjoyed being invited into the sisterhood’
The Oscar-winning film-maker on the weird thing about Hollywood and the ‘vivid’ experience of working with Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock
Ireland set to join EU-Nigeria ‘migrant returns’ pact
Five EU states plan to send migrants to offshore centres next year
Derry Girls stars Siobhán McSweeney and Nicola Coughlan back campaign to curb AI voice-cloning
Artificial versions of people’s voices increasingly used online and in advertising, harming artists’ livelihoods
Germany and ‘frugal’ allies signal budget compromise but reject further EU borrowing
Friedrich Merz and five other leaders demand spending cuts of ‘several hundred billion euros in a balanced manner’
Short on land, long on vision: Dutch lead the way on food production
Ireland could learn much from a nursery and research institute in the Netherlands
Drill, maybe drill: US mining company triggers annoyance and curiosity in Greenland
The arrival of a mining company run by a friend of Donald Trump has aroused fears of a resumption of an existential row on the island
Trump lashes Nato allies before claiming there was ‘a lot of unity’ at Turkish summit
US president calls for cut to trade ties with Spain and renews claims on Greenland before changing tack
Irish in the EU: ‘The Italians enjoy life and savour what it has to offer’
Ireland could learn lessons from the adopted homes of its citizens
Greenland ‘should be controlled by the US’, not Denmark, Trump says
US president revives bid to acquire Danish territory amid Nato summit in Turkey
Irish in Europe: ‘I love how affordable it is. There’s none of your €8 pints’
Irish people living on the Continent talk about the cost of living, weather, language, proximity to war and what they would change about Ireland
Ireland’s budget plan has a name: ‘Sure it’ll be grand’
Coalition parties dream of income tax cuts while most economists predict shades of financial Armageddon
France records 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat sets European records
Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia braced for record temperatures today as heatwave spreads east
‘I’ve become aware of how Irishness is considered abroad, how much it can be weaponised’
Author Sheila Armstrong talks about Seamus Heaney, Heinrich Himmler and why ‘more people should quit writing’
We should halt data centre growth in Ireland unless they use 100% green energy
The optimum location for data centres is where there’s an always-on source of abundant carbon-free energy
A divided EU turns to Ireland to stitch together its next budget
Clashing demands over farm subsidies, defence and debt set the stage for a challenging Irish presidency
We should follow Danish example of bold climate action
Newly formed government has replaced agriculture role with a minister for nature and animal welfare
Ireland’s range anxiety: Denmark has a similar population, look at the amount of EV chargers there
Average build time for an EV charging point on an Irish site ‘is typically taking between two and three years’, says Tesla
What will €385,000 buy in Denmark, Portugal, Italy, Turkey and west Cork?
One price, home and away: Thatched cottage in Denmark; colourful villa in Portugal; and more
New Danish government to cut corporate tax
Four-party coalition led by Mette Frederiksen will also eliminate income tax bands for highest earners
‘The maddest job’: How competitive video games led one Wicklow native to Norway
Wild Geese: Sam Molloy runs the commercial wing of esports group Heroic in Oslo
Danish researchers to do autopsy on celebrity whale - if it doesn’t explode
Animal known as Timmy became focus of public drama after getting stranded three months ago near Lübeck, Germany
Eurovision 2026: Australia through to grand final
Only 35 countries competing this year with Ireland among nations not taking part due to Israel’s involvement
Electric tractors and trucks gaining ground - but Ireland lags behind
Just one electric HGV was registered here in first three months of the year
Irrational response to Middle East conflict risks slowing transition to renewable energy
What was disturbing to this observer was the hostile focus, yet again, on Ireland’s carbon tax
What Ukrainians really think of Trump, Europe and Russia after four years of war
Country’s leading polling firm finds most Ukrainians do not support either side in the US-Iran war
Spanish PM Sánchez criticises Trump’s war on Iran as ‘illegal and a big mistake’
Europe caught in a ‘dangerous situation’ amid wars in Iran and Ukraine, Danish prime minister tells EU summit in Cyprus
Housing can be a hidden admissions officer for students - quiet, powerful and unaccountable
Denmark’s social housing model shows how government initiatives can build sustainable and affordable housing for mixed communities
Eileen Gray and Frank Lloyd Wright chairs in mid-century modern sale for €3,000-€5,000
Guzzini floor lamps and Danish designer pieces also feature among furniture from 1940s-1970s that offers broad appeal
Backyard battle to save hedgehogs is critical as numbers decline
Gardens offer refuge from habitat loss, pesticides and cars – but strimmers and dogs can be deadly
Czech manager takes issue with interpretation of his Ireland comments
His new captain vows home team can get job done in World Cup playoff in Prague
Centrist Moderates leader Rasmussen holds balance of power in Copenhagen
Both leftist ‘red grouping’ and right-wing blue camp fell short of the 90 seats needed for a majority
Danish premier’s party wins election vote but suffers worst result since 1903
Mette Frederiksen may still secure a third term in office because her right-wing rival fared even worse
European leaders rebuked by voters
Election results from Denmark to Italy showed high levels of discontent with incumbents, and the effects of the Iran war could fuel desire for change
Danish left-wing parties appear to fall short of clear majority in national election
PM Mette Frederiksen’s party performed worse than expected in campaign fought amid geopolitical tensions with US
Coping with crisis
The war in the Middle East is an ideal opportunity to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels
Denmark was ready to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded
Danish soldiers sent to Arctic island in January were also given blood supplies in case of combat
Fears of prolonged shock to global oil and gas prices deepen amid Middle East attacks
EU will table ‘temporary, tailored and targeted’ measures to help ease burden of high energy costs, says Ursula von der Leyen
Punching, slamming, screaming: a chef’s past abuse haunts Noma, the world’s top-rated restaurant
René Redzepi and those who now work with him say the abuse is in the past, but former employees contend he has never been held truly accountable
Surprisingly unsmelly and financially sweet: Why 2026 could be biomethane’s big year
Ireland has a large agricultural sector where most farmers and food processors want to do the right thing, so it’s a no-brainer
Denmark to hold elections as Mette Frederiksen gambles on Greenland crisis boost
Prime minister's popularity has risen after public dissatisfaction over rising living costs and pressures on welfare services
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