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Europe

Spanish Prime Minister calls surprise election after socialist loss

Pedro Sanchez says he will dissolve parliament, after yesterday’s results paved the way for a conservative return to power
  • Bloomberg
  • May 29, 2023
Tech

Twitter withdraws from EU disinformation code ahead of landmark new rules

Elon Musk’s platform faces a ban in Europe if it does not comply with strict new laws about policing social media
  • Business Post
  • May 27, 2023
Economy

Germany suffers winter recession on bleaker first quarter

Inflation and low consumer sentiment are among contributing factors
  • Bloomberg
  • May 25, 2023
Inflation

Retailers ‘have to step up to the plate’ to counteract grocery inflation - retail minister

A meeting of the Retail Forum this week comes as high grocery bills continue to squeeze consumers’ wallets despite a slowdown in inflation
  • Sarah McGuinness
  • May 8, 2023
Travel

The French Riviera is getting a new luxury resort – and it’s set to be a playground for the glamorous

A stylish, new luxury destination is coming to the south of France
  • Bloomberg
  • May 5, 2023
Travel

Europeans are choosing offbeat holiday destinations this summer – and it’s for a simple, practical reason

Battling it out for beach umbrellas and pushing past tourists in crowded destinations have now become the bugbears of European travellers
  • Bloomberg
  • May 3, 2023
Europe

Europe’s gas crunch could return as Goldman Sachs predicts winter spike

Mild weather and weak demand for LNG by China saved the continent this winter, but it’s uncertain whether those conditions will last
  • Bloomberg
  • May 2, 2023
travel tips

Travel tips from the jet-setting founder of US preppy label Rowing Blazers, including the destination that tops Lake Como

Jack Carlson’s high-end travel hacks include the must-pack fashion item and the Lake Como competitor that offer the kind of sights “you could imagine AI coming up with”
  • Bloomberg
  • April 17, 2023
Company Watch

It makes ‘perfect sense’ to list CRH in North America, says company’s chief

Relisting to US would provide enhanced growth opportunities for the building materials giant, chief executive said
  • Ellie Donnelly and
  • Paul O'Donoghue
  • March 5, 2023
Politics

European Parliament president thanks Ireland for response to Ukrainian refugee crisis

Roberta Metsola said Irish people have a long history of showing empathy, of caring, of standing up
  • Michael Brennan
  • February 2, 2023
Energy

Kerry island chosen for cutting-edge hydrogen project

The Brussels-based Clean Hydrogen Partnership will fund a new study to explore the role of hydrogen in decarbonising energy on the island
  • Donal MacNamee
  • February 2, 2023
Economy

ECB hikes interest rates by 0.5%, Lagarde warns of more to come

European Central Bank president said financial markets hadn’t adequately accounted for the amount borrowing costs would need to rise to quell inflation
  • Bloomberg
  • December 15, 2022
Connected

Europe ahead of US in fintech law, says Stripe boss

Patrick Collison cites example of e-money rules and open banking/PSD2 legislation in helping to foster innovation in Europe
  • Charlie Taylor
  • October 29, 2022
Travel

Paradise found: James Joyce’s former Paris home is now an impressive boutique hotel

The Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain was once home to Joyce, and now boasts 47 bedrooms across three traditional buildings
  • Jessie Collins
  • October 8, 2022
Lobbying

Deliveroo lobbied Irish government against proposals to give gig workers more rights

Company wrote to government minister arguing against new EU plans
  • Donal MacNamee
  • September 30, 2022
Europe

Elaine Byrne: Rise of far right across Europe creates perfect storm for Putin

Italy, which today is likely to elect its first far-right government since the rule of Mussolini, is only one of several EU states where nationalist parties are gaining ground
  • Elaine Byrne
  • September 24, 2022
Tech

Meta warned TDs of ‘serious’ privacy concerns with EU plan to tackle child sex abuse online

Company’s top Irish lobbyist told politicians elements of a plan from the European Commission to clamp down on child sex abuse materials ‘would appear to clash’ with programme for government
  • Donal MacNamee
  • September 23, 2022
Energy Crisis

Gas prices in Europe rise as Commission unveils energy intervention plan

EU expected to set a mandatory goal of lowering demand during selected peak hours by 5 per cent
  • Bloomberg
  • September 14, 2022
Travel

Paradise found: Here’s why Sommerro Hotel in Oslo is one of Europe’s hottest hotel openings

The Sommerro Hotel in Oslo’s West End combines art deco looks with a sustainability wish list and an impressive array of dining options
  • Jessie Collins
  • September 10, 2022
Energy Crisis

Europe races to respond as gas prices surge

Prices surged more than 30 per cent today as traders reacted to Russia’s decision on Friday to keep its main gas pipeline shut indefinitely
  • Bloomberg
  • September 5, 2022

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