Air pollution behind 250,000 deaths in Europe in 2021 Fine particle pollution caused the deaths of over 250,000 people in the European Union in 2021, according to a report by the European Environment Agency. Climate Change • 24 Nov
At least 85 Jewish graves damaged in Belgian cemetery The Belgian city of Charleroi has condemned anti-Semitic vandalism after at least 85 Jewish graves in one of its cemeteries were damaged and objects stolen. World • 23 Nov
Wilders seeks to form Dutch govt after election win Dutch anti-EU far-right populist Geert Wilders will start looking for coalition partners after a massive election win that is set to have wide repercussions in … World • 23 Nov
The Irishmen in British uniforms, forgotten in Poland While Irish independence was being forged at home, Irish soldiers in the British army were deployed to a region in today's southern Poland to keep … Poland • 25 Nov
Cut to nitrates derogation to go ahead in January The European Commissioner for the Environment has confirmed that the cut in the upper nitrates limit for 2,000 to 3,000 Irish farmers will go ahead … Ireland • 23 Nov
After years on the sidelines Wilders takes centre stage The Netherlands is already well known for a process of government formation which can take months, but the talks which lie ahead after this week's … Analysis and Comment • 23 Nov
EU court dismisses Ryanair appeals against rivals' aid The European Union's top court has today dismissed an appeal by Ryanair against support measures that were put in place by France and Sweden in … Business • 23 Nov
Geert Wilders: the populist who could be Dutch PM Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an election upset … World • 23 Nov
Wilders' far-right party wins Dutch vote - exit poll The far-right, anti-Islam party of firebrand politician Geert Wilders has won the most seats in the Dutch election, exit polls have suggested, a political earthquake … Europe • 23 Nov
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 • 21 Nov
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 • 21 Nov
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