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Russia does not respect Irish neutrality, says French ambassador
Ireland’s stance must ‘evolve’ in the face of new international threats
European stocks rise despite some worries over inflation data
Oil stocks rise on expected Chinese demand, and Ryanair gains signal good year for travel
Increase in defence spending likely to take at least three years
Current proposals are to increase spending over the course of several years
European shares rise as ECB keeps policy stance unchanged
Wall Street lenders report mixed figures ahead of end to trading week
Review reminds of European security if Britain pivots to Indo-Pacific
London Letter: Johnson must ditch ‘petty diplomatic spats’ to focus on continental peace
EU ‘lining up’ conversations on further sanctions against Russia – Coveney
Minister says there is appetite for increased sanctions with Ireland to fore in discussions
Russia accused of deliberately trying to cause famine in Ukraine
Fears raised of instability and famine in vulnerable countries as food prices soar
Stocks tumble after ECB rate signal and Meta plunge
Tech companies decline after downbeat outlook by Facebook owner
Getting to college on Hear and Dare schemes
The Higher Education Access Route and Disability Access Route to Education schemes offer equitable access to higher education.
Compass Ireland partners with Irish Village Markets to supply fresh food to workplaces
Partnership promises to supply fresh food and tastier lunch options directly to workers
Ireland’s jellyfish: Before you swim in the sea this summer, check this guide to their stings
Jellyfish are being reported in large numbers this year, particularly around Co Kerry
European shares rise after positive blue-chip trading updates
Iseq advances 2.2% for back-to-back session gains after gloomy start to the trading week
Receding inflation worries calm US markets as tech stocks bounce back
Many European bourses shut for holidays, bitcoin regains ground following slump
Global sell-off extends to longest losing streak in two months
Surging commodity prices, growing inflationary pressure prompts bets on earlier interest rate hikes
Joe Biden’s sweeping $2.3 trillion plan to rebuild America lifts indexes
Credit Suisse set for worst week in a year after Archegos crash
Offices may use ‘perks’ of food and coffee to tempt home-workers back
Contract caterers to grapple with changed landscape for staff canteens after pandemic
Iseq loses out as European shares clock best week in nearly two months
Irish market fails to catch the mood as it slips into red, led by heavyweight CRH and the banks
Vaccine optimism lifts European shares to near-nine month high
French CAC 40 boosted by news of country’s lowest daily Covid-19 cases in two months
European shares end flat as gloomy outlook persists
Concerns over a contested US election may add volatility to markets, says analyst
Chanelle enters US market, Compass delivers food, and EY’s awards
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Compass to deliver food to office staff working from home
UK company is working on solutions to deliver food on behalf of multinational clients
European stocks dip despite optimism on EU stimulus plan
Iseq all-share index falls 0.22% but Uniphar rises 12.54% while Ryanair advances 2.84%
Two juveniles charged following multiple car break-ins in Cork
Teenagers ordered to stay out of West Cork by court as part of bail conditions
Fifteen cars broken into in Kinsale in early hours of Monday morning
Gardaí tell motorists not to leave cars unlocked while parked up during coronavirus pandemic
Positive trade sentiment nudges European stocks higher
Three lead US indices hit all-time highs as CRH surges on positive results
Best buys - family crossovers: Toyota hybrid tops our list
The C-HR is our top pick but Peugeot 3008 and Seat Ateca have family appeal when space is a requirement
National biodiversity data centre seeks to turn tide of wildlife decline
Biodiversity is more than a concept – it’s a revelation of what the world could look like
Risk appetite returns to market as trade war fears played down
Iseq underperforms peers and Paddy Power Betfair down 1% as name change agreed
Dublin Literary Award: Two Irish authors shortlisted for world’s most valuable books prize
Sally Rooney and Bernard MacLaverty shortlisted for the €100,000 prize
Limerick suspicious package ‘identical’ to UK letter bombs
Gardaí liaising with UK police after An Post sorting office evacuated on Friday morning
Bomb posted to Glasgow university ‘linked’ to London devices – police
Glasgow bomb is fourth after three sent to Waterloo, Heathrow, London City Airport
Geneva Motor Show: Fiat revives an icon, Alfa guns for the Q3
Fiat’s Centoventi is its 120th anniversary revival of the Panda, this time as an electric car
How to protect your digital wellbeing
Putting realistic boundaries in place around screen time is a simple and effective way to start
Irish tech entrepreneur sells data firm for €6m
Compass Informatic operates State’s National Biodiversity Data Centre
Waste not: the food business that throws nothing away
FoodSpace raises the sustainability bar, using only local ingredients in zero-waste kitchens
Sliding banks, tumbling tech drag Europe stocks to three-week low
Dublin closes down over 1 per cent with almost all stocks falling into the red
European shares rattled by IBM sales miss and carmakers’ concerns
Irish shares drop 1.2% with C&C leading larger companies in Dublin lower
Opel’s GTX concept points the way to its French future
Show car gets electric powertrain and LED ‘Blitz’ badge
Best buys family crossovers: Another niche is ticked by best-looking Toyota
Our choice of the family crossovers on the market right now
All you need to know about the Geneva Motor Show 2018
From diesel bans to driverless cars the motor industry meets in the Swiss city with existential battles raging on several fronts
‘It’s addictive’: why investors are still flocking to bitcoin and crypto
Investors say recent weakness in crypto is like going shopping for bargains in the Christmas sales; others warn that investing is an ‘extreme and unnecessary risk’
Fine Art Auctions & Fairs
Diamond solitaire ring with a 3.46ct emerald-cut diamond, mounted in platinum, fetches €23,000 at O’Reilly’s
UK businessman, his family and pilot die in Sydney seaplane crash
Richard Cousins was chief executive of Compass Group, world’s largest catering firm
European shares reverse early losses as CRH closes lower in Dublin
Bank of Ireland also negative while Ryanair, Kerry Group and Total Produce gain
European shares rise as earnings roll in while PTSB tanks
CRH outperforms while Ryanair bounces back after sell-off to close higher
Mount Charles Group to open Dublin operation
MCG seeks growth in South, has just secured two contracts worth a combined £9.5m
Visit The Famous Five's Treasure Island
Corfe Castle and the Isle of Purbeck are settings for much of the author’s work
Walk for the weekend: Testing trek through the Reeks
Wonderful views on a trundle down memory lane in Co Kerry
Changing the way hospitality industry employs workers
Demand on the rise as new wave of start-ups offer quality staff on a shift-by-shift basis
Geneva Motor Show 2017: car companies play it safe
Firms stick with successful stalwarts amid falling sales, Brexit, Trump and emissions
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