Slovak border crossing blocked as wider protest looms A Slovak border crossing with Ukraine has been partially blocked, police and media reported, in support of a similar protest in Poland. Europe • 18 hrs
EU Parliament backs new 'right to repair' rules The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed draft legislation which will strengthen the rights of consumers to seek a repair of goods instead of a replacement. Europe • 15 hrs
Napoleon's hat sells for record €1.9m in French auction A hat belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte when he was French emperor sold for a record of nearly €2 million at a French auction, the auction … World • 19 Nov
EU cuts Irish and euro zone growth forecasts for 2023 The European Commission has sharply revised downwards its forecasts for growth in the Irish economy measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), mostly due to falls … Business • 15 Nov
Irish grass-fed beef to get special recognition by EU Irish grass-fed beef is set to be granted special recognition for its unique characteristics and geographical origin by the European Commission. Ireland • 15 Nov
Helping to keep the lights on in Ukraine this winter More than 300 companies from across Europe attended a Rebuild Ukraine expo in Warsaw this week, with a special focus on Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. … Ukraine • 16 Nov
'Woman with flower tattoo' named 31 years after murder A murder victim dubbed "the woman with the flower tattoo" has been identified after 31 years following an international appeal for information. UK • 14 Nov
Poland's parliament meets for first time since election Poland's parliament met yesterday for the first time since last month's crucial general election. The nationalist Law and Justice party now has 14 days to … Europe • 14 Nov
Govt approves Irish application for CERN membership Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has announced that Government approval has been granted for Ireland to apply for membership of CERN. Politics • 14 Nov
EU pledges 'substantial' contribution to climate fund The European Union will make a "substantial" financial contribution to a new international fund addressing the destruction caused by climate change, the EU's executive Commission … Climate Change • 13 Nov
Hundreds of mobsters face jail in Italian 'maxi-trial' Hundreds of alleged members of the 'Ndrangheta - Italy's most powerful organised crime group - and their white-collar collaborators face sentencing this week following a … World • 13 Nov