German Chancellor says ‘now is time’ for talks between Ukraine and Russia
Germany's Olaf Scholz tells ZDF the time is right ‘to discuss how we can get out of this war situation and towards peace’
Nord Stream
Germany faces questions as Nord Stream sabotage suspect appears to escape arrest
Ukrainian is accused of playing key role in September 2022 explosions that destroyed three out of four undersea gas pipelines between Russia and Germany
‘Mass influx’ of refugees due to European war seen as potential risk to Ireland
National Risk Assessment also identifies possible threats from sabotage of undersea pipelines, terrorism and disease
Swedish inquiry into Nord Stream explosions ends inconclusively
Damage to gas pipelines has prompted a series of Europe-wide hunts for perpetrators and accomplices
Chris Horn: Is there a safe way to get rid of unexploded ordnance under the sea?
The Beaufort trench between Ireland and Scotland is one of the largest dumps worldwide for unexploded ordnance
Russian military ships seen close to Nord Stream pipelines days before explosion
Vladimir Putin spokesman demands publication of evidence gathered during investigation into last year’s attack on gas links between Russia and Europe
Russian ships leave zone off Ireland’s west coast
Calls for Micheál Martin to summon the Russian ambassador to explain ‘the suspicious activities of Russian ships’ spotted engaging in unusual manoeuvrers
Russian ships return to Ireland’s west coast despite appearing to depart for Africa
Efforts to keep track of the vessels hampered by lack of Naval Service personnel
Defence Forces scramble aircraft after Russian government ships spotted off west coast
Ships observed acting strangely near subsea cables off Galway. It was later determined they were probably avoiding poor weather
German investigators confirm search of yacht suspected of role in Nord Stream sabotage
No concrete link to perpetrator found despite reports of involvement of Ukraine group operating independently of Kyiv
Officials believe pro-Ukraine group may have sabotaged Nord Stream, say reports
European and US officials have tentative intelligence about the undersea bombings of gas pipelines last year
Schroder holds on to SPD party membership despite Russia ties
Critics of former German chancellor fail in bid to expel him over his close ties to Putin
German state governor under pressure over Nord Stream 2 revelations
Future of governor of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern hangs on investigation into claims she was a puppet for Russian energy interests
World View: Who blew up Nord Stream 2?
Claims by journalist Seymour Hersch the US was involved have been dismissed and Moscow denies culpability
Russia accuses British navy personnel of blowing-up Nord Stream gas pipelines
Britain denies the claims calling them ‘false claims of an epic scale’
EU satellites to watch for sabotage and threats against critical infrastructure
European Union to also work with Nato to guard against potential attacks in wake of Nord Stream pipeline sabotage - von der Leyen
Russian deputy prime minister says restoration of Nord Stream pipelines is possible - reports
A total of four leaks were discovered last week on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea
Give Me a Crash Course in... the Nord Stream leaks
The likely sabotage of two pipelines probably marks the end of the massive project to convey Russian gas to Germany and beyond
Europe steps up vigilance after Nord Stream pipeline leaks as Russian spy chief blames West
EU states, once heavily reliant on Russia, are now trying to find alternative gas supplies
West and Russia call for Baltic pipeline investigation after suspected sabotage
Kremlin rejects suspicions as European states boost security of energy infrastructure
US announces additional arms package worth $1.1 billion for Ukraine
Announcement marks $16.2 billion worth of US security assistance to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion
Fourth leak found on Nord Stream pipelines, Swedish coast guard says
Western leaders have steered clear of assigning blame for the pipeline damage
Ireland’s crucial submarine cables are vulnerable to attack
Europe Letter: Mystery attacks on critical infrastructure such as the Nord Stream pipeline are part of hybrid war techniques
Ukraine rules out peace talks with Putin if annexation goes ahead
West rejects sham ‘referendums’ amid energy concerns after pipeline blasts
EU countries increase security after apparent pipeline sabotage
Escalation in European energy crisis denounced as act of deliberate ‘sabotage’
Two explosions reported near Nord Stream pipelines gas leak in Baltic Sea
Sweden says it has launched an investigation into possible sabotage related to the gas leak
Germany suspects damage to Nord Stream pipelines was act of sabotage
Denmark moves to tighten security around energy assets
Putin says Russia will stop supplying energy if West imposes price caps
Russian leader says Germany and the West to blame for Nord Stream 1 pipeline closure and calls for return of turbine
Gazprom says Nord Stream 1 resumption depends on Siemens Energy
Problem not a ‘technical reason’ for shutting down the pipeline, Siemens says
Russia indefinitely suspends Nord Stream gas pipeline to Europe
Kremlin says supplies will not resume until ‘collective West’ drops sanctions on Russia
Kremlin planning ‘energy attack’ on Europe to sow chaos this winter, Kyiv says
Russia wants to destroy the normal life of every European, says Zelenskiy
US bans Russian oil imports as warplane deal for Ukraine moves closer
Kyiv says compromise possible with Moscow but civilians struggle to flee onslaught
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices