Merz abandons Germany’s moral certainties as he aligns with Trump on IranBerlin’s traditional caution gives way to realpolitik as chancellor seeks influence with Trump and navigates an unstable worldTue Mar 03 2026 - 01:59
Irish-UK biopic of jazz pianist Bill Evans wins prestigious award at Berlin Film FestivalDirector Grant Lee takes Silver Bear for movie featuring Newry actor Valene Kane, with screenplay by Mark O’HalloranSat Feb 21 2026 - 21:03
Germany’s Friedrich Merz says Europe’s freedom depends on its ability to defend itselfGerman chancellor told party delegates ‘what counts is strength – military as well as economic’Fri Feb 20 2026 - 18:30
Climber found guilty of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend on Austria’s highest mountainThomas Plamberger was ‘galaxies away’ from his partner Kerstin Gurtner in terms of climbing condition, says judge Fri Feb 20 2026 - 11:14
Pressure mounts on Germany’s ruling CDU to move from promising to delivering big-bang reformWhile Friedrich Merz tries to get his house in order at home, the chancellor is struggling with key European relationshipsFri Feb 20 2026 - 07:41
Poland divided over relations with Trump administrationMarco Rubio praises Trump-friendly leaders of Hungary and Slovakia, while Warsaw wrestles with internal tensions over US tiesMon Feb 16 2026 - 18:00
Europe ponders its future: embrace an ally, submit to a bully or go it alone?The world came to the Munich Security Conference over the weekend for an ideological showdownMon Feb 16 2026 - 06:00
Trump-friendly Hungary and Slovakia ‘key components’ of US-EU relations, says Rubio ‘Woke, decadent Europe not facing civilisational erasure,’ says European Union foreign policy chief Sun Feb 15 2026 - 19:44
Munich was no love-in, but Rubio spared Europe a Valentine’s Day massacre Shuttling between realpolitik slap and diplomatic tickle, US secretary of state urges end to ‘western malaise’Sun Feb 15 2026 - 06:00
McEntee upbeat following ‘conciliatory’ US position on European relations ‘The UN has served us extremely well ... but reform is needed’ Minister for Foreign Affairs says at Munich Defence Conference Sat Feb 14 2026 - 16:04
A small German state’s quiet revolt against Microsoft – and what it means for EuropeHow Schleswig-Holstein is challenging big tech dominance and redefining digital sovereigntySat Feb 14 2026 - 06:00
German chancellor urges Europe and US to ‘revive and repair’ transatlantic relationshipPostwar order ‘currently being destroyed’, says Merz as Macron says Europe will show ‘strength and tenacity’ to support UkraineFri Feb 13 2026 - 21:53
Europe’s wary leaders to meet Trump officials at Munich Security ConferenceDespite global disquiet and disorder, there is quiet confidence among some European representativesFri Feb 13 2026 - 06:00
Breaking up is hard to do: Europe confronts end of the old order A year on from JD Vance’s bombshell speech in Munich, European leaders are searching for a post-American futureWed Feb 11 2026 - 14:41
Germany’s far-right AfD attempts to soften ‘remigration’ stance as elections loom Moves to distance party from extremist figures reveal tensions between electoral ambition and ideological hardlinersThu Feb 05 2026 - 16:23
Son of Norway’s crown princess says he was ‘heavily medicated’ as he denies rape chargesMarius Borg Høiby (29) pleads not guilty to four counts of rape in trial that has embarrassed the royal familyWed Feb 04 2026 - 20:56
Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape as trial begins in Oslo Marius Borg Høiby (29) faces new allegations of assault in addition to 38 current chargesTue Feb 03 2026 - 17:17
Berlin’s mayor fails to get to grips with wintry conditionsFrom slippery pavements to a fumbling official, winter has become the latest entry under Germany’s myth of efficiencyTue Feb 03 2026 - 05:52
Where does Germany’s economy go from here?Engine of Europe faces stiff challenges to revive economyTue Feb 03 2026 - 05:31
Greenland’s prime minister rallies parliament against renewed US takeover pushJens-Frederik Nielsen described as ‘unacceptable’ the mental health cost of Trump administration actionsMon Feb 02 2026 - 18:35
Childlike, greedy, terrifying — who inspired the villain in Hamburg Opera’s new production? Creators of Monster’s Paradise are tight-lipped on the tyrannical king in their new operaFri Jan 30 2026 - 14:30
A princess, her son and a royal scandal: Norway’s trial of the century begins next week‘Little prince’ Marius Borg Høiby faces up to 10 years in jail on 38 charges including rape and violenceFri Jan 30 2026 - 13:00
Auschwitz survivor warns German parliament of anti-Semitism ‘epidemic’Tova Friedman, who survived a Nazi death camp as a child, urges Bundestag to confront rising hatredWed Jan 28 2026 - 15:59
Ireland to benefit from North Sea clean energy ‘reservoir’ Sharper focus on renewables come as EU backs complete ban on Russian gas imports by late 2027 Tue Jan 27 2026 - 06:00
An Auschwitz survivor’s plea: Remain watchful because Holocaust denial is gaining groundOn the 81st anniversary of the death camp’s liberation, Leon Weintraub has a blunt warningTue Jan 27 2026 - 05:31
Anxiety shifts to irritation in Denmark as details of US ‘deal’ on Greenland trickle outCopenhagen insists it will not compromise on sovereign claim on island with fresh military order issuedFri Jan 23 2026 - 18:05
Dubliner charged in Germany over alleged break-in of Israeli arms facilityDaniel Tatlow-Devally and four others charged with causing €1m in damage and using Hamas-linked symbolsThu Jan 22 2026 - 20:05
Danish app urging shoppers to boycott US goods surges in popularityBarcode-scanning tool is helping Danes identify American products amid rising tensionsWed Jan 21 2026 - 17:03
What’s Greenland really worth to Denmark?There is quiet admission that Danish perceptions of the island have parallels to how many English view Northern IrelandTue Jan 20 2026 - 15:00
European leaders hope to avoid Greenland dispute escalating into trade war Macron likely to propose first use of bloc’s ‘bazooka’ emergency power to increase its negotiating leverageMon Jan 19 2026 - 20:50
‘I’ve not felt so insecure before’: Greenlanders prepare for crisis amid a lack of official adviceIn the capital, Nuuk, people are stocking up on petrol and food as they contemplate the worst after Donald Trump’s threatsSun Jan 18 2026 - 14:59
‘With Irish people I feel understood, a connection’: In Greenland, talk of US takeover is deeply triggeringResentment of Denmark runs deep, drawing on dark revelations from colonial daysSat Jan 17 2026 - 06:00
Diplomatic standoff awaits as US senators fly to Denmark for Greenland talksUS senators on bipartisan visit hope to ‘reduce the temperature’ amid Trump threatsFri Jan 16 2026 - 17:50
Greenland unity frays as Denmark resists US push for Arctic controlGreenlandic MPs call for greater autonomy in talks with Washington as Copenhagen resists any shift in control over the Arctic islandThu Jan 15 2026 - 17:36
The battle for Greenland: The billionaire behind Donald Trump’s obsessionRonald Lauder, heir to Estée Lauder fortune, seems to have invested in a boutique water company based in a mouldy, former schoolThu Jan 15 2026 - 15:45
Denmark to expand military presence in Greenland as White House talks end after just 50 minutesUS president Donald Trump has vowed to take control of Arctic island ‘the easy way or the hard way’Wed Jan 14 2026 - 20:07
Greenland and Denmark vow to ‘go in together and leave together’ in high-stakes talks with US‘Hardest part is still ahead of us,’ says Danish PM as Trump insists territory will be taken ‘easy way or the hard way’Tue Jan 13 2026 - 16:55
‘Make America Go Away’: The red hat that’s all the rage in GreenlandCap carries its own Maga slogan and is a must-have accessoryTue Jan 13 2026 - 08:00
Greenland leader takes ‘firm line’ on country’s ties with Denmark ahead of US talksPrime minister’s remarks came hours after Donald Trump reasserted his intention to take GreenlandMon Jan 12 2026 - 19:00
Irish students in Germany explain Killorglin’s Puck Fair to dropped jawsIreland’s schools utilising EU funds to send students to Germany are pushing at an open doorSun Jan 11 2026 - 06:00
Greenland proposes direct talks with US in attempt to resolve tensionsDonald Trump threatens to acquire self-governing Danish territory ‘whether they like it or not’Sat Jan 10 2026 - 16:16
‘They think we’re for sale but they just don’t understand us’: Greenlanders on US takeover plan Few in Nuuk believe Washington’s arguments that its takeover ambition is about reversing Danish neglect of regional securitySat Jan 10 2026 - 06:00
‘We don’t know what’s coming’: Unease in Greenland as Donald Trump revives his Arctic ambitionA capital city on the edge of the world finds itself at centre of international power playFri Jan 09 2026 - 17:00
‘We are profoundly sorry’: Swiss bar where 40 killed in fire not inspected for six yearsTeenagers with a Pin code were able to use a side door to bypass security and access the premisesTue Jan 06 2026 - 17:37
Berlin power outages after left-wing anarchist attack on power cablesA €120 dinner for two in Beijing, Berlin, Damascus and Odesa? Our correspondents couldn’t spend their money Sun Jan 04 2026 - 10:03
A €120 dinner for two in Beijing, Berlin, Damascus and Odesa? Our correspondents couldn’t spend their moneyFrom shrimp skin in Beijing to chicken livers in Syria and cherry schnapps in Berlin, the quality and value available in other countries are strikingSat Jan 03 2026 - 05:00
Germany takes first step towards reviving military service for 18-year-oldsFaced with growing security threats from Russia, it is the latest country to rebuild its armed forcesFri Jan 02 2026 - 13:00
How are Europe’s neutral and non-aligned states changing policies in an age of war?There are fewer non-aligned European countries after Finland and Sweden joined Nato, while Denmark has dropped its rejection of EU defence cooperation Fri Jan 02 2026 - 06:10
What’s the best meal Derek Scally can find in Berlin for €120?Our correspondent chose an unassuming, family-run restaurant and found a mouth-popping experienceWed Dec 31 2025 - 04:05
Berlin’s Muslims push back against ‘being viewed only as a security problem’Many German Muslims say they face a new level of hostility in post-October 7th Germany, and a young imam is leading a plan to clean up the city’s mess on New Year’s DayTue Dec 30 2025 - 11:30
