Why are so many Irish moving to the ‘new Berlin on the Med’?
The newcomers see this once beleaguered city as a place of creative possibility
Paris
Alexandre Kojève, An Intellectual Biography by Boris Groys: alternative world visions
Beyond his notorious ‘end of history’ thesis, the views of the Russian-born philosopher changed considerably over his life
Winter weather causes travel chaos across much of Europe
Ice and winds disrupt airports with more snow forecast for Brussels, Paris, Antwerp and other metropolitan areas
Europe and US commit to ‘legally binding’ security guarantees in Ukraine peace deal
States reiterate support to deploy troops from European nations to reassure Kyiv in event of truce with Russia
Ten people found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron
Defendants falsely alleged France’s first lady was born male
Brigitte Bardot: The reluctant cinema icon who embodied France’s sexual revolution
A star who became a symbol of sexual freedom, artistic frustration and political controversy
Brigitte Bardot, French actor and animal rights activist, dies aged 91
Bardot shot to fame in the 1950s, subsequently retiring and becoming active politically
An Irish man in Paris: ‘When you live here it feels like no more your city: a mistress but never a partner’
Wild Geese: Patrick Scallon, Paris
Emily in Paris review: It may be ridiculous but you have to give it a grudging respect
Television: Since its debut in 2020, Emily in Paris has been variously celebrated as a guilty pleasure and lamented as a sure sign of civilisation’s downfall
‘Very progressive’ Ireland celebrated as bust of Oscar Wilde is unveiled in Paris
Few people wanted to be seen with Irish playwright in his final days, actor Simon Callow says - but 125 years on, he is honoured
Paul Costelloe obituary: Internationally respected fashion designer who dressed Princess Diana
He once told Vogue that he wanted to be the Irish Ralph Lauren
France and Germany to bring back military service as Russia threat looms
Paris and Berlin latest to reintroduce measure to strengthen forces as US steps back from Continent
Irish designer Rashhiiid: ‘My hats are talking points now – these things make me happy’
Rachel Maguire’s label has been attracting superstar fans like Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion
John Singer Sargent: The American painter who became an honorary Frenchman
Sargent: Dazzling Paris, a sumptuous exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay, tells the story of the artist’s formative decade in Paris
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
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