Hiding in plain sight, a Soviet-era air defence system arrives in Ukraine
The US offered Slovakia US-made Patriot missiles if it would ‘donate’ its aging S-300 air-defence system to Ukraine
John Desmond Bernal: Molecular biologist, committed communist, Tipperary native
An Irishman’s Diary: One of 20th century’s greatest scientists was born in Nenagh
Hungary’s politics spill on to pitch and newspaper advert pages
Europe Letter: Viktor Orban made a bid to push ideas directly to European citizens
The battle for Irish babies’ souls: ‘It ruined two lives, hers and mine’
‘Illegitimate’ babies of the 20th century were seen as property of churches
How green are electric vehicles?
How car batteries are made and charged revealed as problematic in US studies
Community action ‘critical’ to decarbonising society fairly
For climate action to be fast it ‘must be fair’, says Mary Robinson
Government sees record €6.2bn budget deficit in second quarter of 2020
Deficit follows increased expenditure on pandemic-related supports and fall off in tax receipts during lockdown
Paschal Donohoe named chair of EBRD board of governors
Minister for Finance the third Irish person to hold role since EBRD was established in 1991
EU’s fiscal and state aid rules won’t be suspended ‘indefinitely’
Republic’s top EU civil servant says strict spending and subsidy rules will return after crisis
EU plans €37bn investment initiative for coronavirus-hit sectors
Existing EU funds to be redirected to companies in greatest need
Record amount of money raised in 2019 Black Santa Christmas appeal
Fifteen charities to benefit from fund-raiser outside St Ann’s church in Dublin
Merkel marks fall of Berlin Wall and urges Europe to fight for ‘freedom, democracy, equality’
No wall that keeps people out and restricts freedom is so high or so wide that it can’t be broken down
The Capital review: Satire revealing higher and more urgent truths
In Robert Menasse’s novel, the EU is an unlovely form of bureaucracy that is an affair of the heart
Brexit’s next step: Accept a ‘polished turd’ or ballot boxes loom
Theresa May still wants MPs to pass her deal. Will the DUP help drag it over the line?
Presidential election: How would candidates handle ‘difficult’ Decade of Centenaries?
Next president will be at forefront of marking divisive events such as Partition, Civil War
City break? Czech out Prague
Engrossing and beguiling, the Czech capital offers visitors a glimpse of its rich and glorious past
Italy using EU as a scapegoat can be an obstacle to deep reform
Italy has the largest absolute debt load of any EU country, and the third largest in the world
Italian elections likely to ensure ongoing political instability
Europe Letter: Eurosceptical forces in Rome will undermine Franco-German partnership
Profits jump at Kelly’s in Rosslare as confidence returns
Hotel resort has spent €3m on capital projects over last few years
Fiscal watchdog warns housing boom may overheat economy
Increase in house builds runs significant risk of overheating economy, warns watchdog
The EU cannot stop us investing the proceeds of the sale of AIB
Seriously, would the European Commission come after one of its best performing economies?
Higgins critical of world leaders who deny climate change
President delivers rebuke to world leaders who ‘should know better’ on climate change
Security Council veto should not apply for war crimes
World leaders must act together to end any such violation of human dignity
What Vladimir Putin really wants from Donald Trump
When Kremlin officials talk about a new security architecture for Europe what they mean is the end of the US presence.
Erdogan threatens to allow 3m refugees cross into Europe
Turkish president makes vow in response to parliament vote to freeze accession talks
EU vote on Turkey goes beyond membership of club
Europe Letter: Effects of ‘freezing out’ Ankara include risks to security and human rights
Public sector pay rises? We cannot afford them
Government has little room for manoeuvre in showdown with unions
Noonan seeks overhaul of ‘inconsistent’ fiscal rules
Minister says there is perception bigger countries are afforded greater flexibility
Budget measures to cushion economy from Brexit fall-out
Minister for Finance says the measures are designed to act as economic shock absorbers
Controlling public finances best response to Brexit, says Noonan
Minister for Finance says need to keep faith with ’prudent fiscal policy’
Budget 2017: Brexit uncertainty leads to new debt targets
Michael Noonan commits to cut national debt to 45% of gross domestic product by 2025
Budget 2017: Full text of Paschal Donohoe’s speech
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform outlines Government’s spending plans
Budget 2017: Full text of Michael Noonan’s speech
Read about all the measures announced by Minister for Finance in Dáil today
Nigel Farage: Ireland, if you think Apple is bad you ain’t seen nothing yet
Plans for a common EU tax base will undermine investment in Ireland
Nato deploys troops to counter Russian threat
Nato agrees to send four battalions of up to 4,000 troops to Poland and Baltic states
John McManus: What Moody’s A rating really tells us about the new politics
Little concern that a resurgent Dáil will be allowed stray too far from the economic status quo
Government spending plans may fall foul of EU - Ibec
Employers’ group says capital spending proposals could break fiscal rules
Martin Schulz calls on EU to regain trust of its people
European Parliament head criticises EU ahead of awarding of prize to Pope Francis
Paul Sweeney: Where to find money to solve the housing crisis
Money from bank share sales should be used for infrastructure not to cut debt
Ask the expert: Should I allow my 11-year-old have a smartphone?
If you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.com
Record donations to Dublin ‘Black Santa’ appeal
Charity sit out at St Ann’s Church on Dawson Street raises €41,400 for various groups
Are your fitness intentions flagging? There’s an app for that
These apps make getting fit and healthy easy. They do everything for you – except the exercise
John McHale: Coalition spending strays from prudent path
The upward adjustment this year is higher than in any year during the property boom
Troika to question spending in Budget 2016
Officials will raise concerns about fiscal plan during week-long surveillance visit
Analysis: An election Budget in search of an election
Fine Gael and Labour must hope the good news will not be forgotten in 2016
Four ways to end school discrimination against atheists and minority faiths
‘Despite apologies to Derek Walsh, the Government now supports two Bills that reinforce the right of State-funded schools to religiously discriminate’
European Commission questions Government’s budget plan
Commission to ‘fully assess’ Spring Statement in coming weeks
Coalition can depart from fiscal rules, but scope for tax cuts is limited
Analysis: State should avoid eroding its revenue-raising capacity
Ireland needs to switch on or be left behind in computer science
While we have computers in schools, and a proposed coding short course is a step in the right direction, we are way behind in computational thinking and there’s no clear national policy on computer science
Ireland submits 70 projects for €315 billion EU investment plan
Dublin Airport runway, Dart Underground, and Grid West among projects included
European Commission endorses Irish budget but warns on debt
Brussels approves plan but says economic dividend should be used to run down debt
Cantillon: The breeze of ‘mild reflationary tailwinds’
Davy’s Donal O’Mahony extremely bullish about the prospects for the economy
Games, flat-pack furniture and cakes: how behavioural economics could help
Dan Ariely explains why increasing numbers of start-ups are studying human psychology
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