Euro zone inflation in August revised down to 3.2%
Inflation in the 21-nation euro zone rose less than previously estimated in August, revised official data showed today.
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Kids and social media: what would change under new EU law
The European Union has laid out plans for strict age limits for children to access social media, games and AI assistants - and on forcing companies to make platforms safe before minors use them.
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Fingal refuses permission to Eirebus for modular units
Fingal County Council has refused planning retention to private bus operator Eirebus for modular accommodation units for employees at its transport depot at Corduff Road in Dublin 15.
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Planning permissions jump by 60% in second quarter - CSO
New figures show there was a 60% increase in the total number of homes granted planning permission in the months between April and June of this year compared to same time in 2025.
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Neven Maguire restaurant posts loss due to non-cash items
The restaurant/accommodation business operated by one of Ireland's best known chefs, Neven Maguire, last year recorded a pre-tax loss of €103,392 due to non-cash items.
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Volvo Cars to launch 13 new models this decade
Volvo Cars plans to launch 13 new models between now and 2030 as it seeks to broaden its range and double its market share, the Sweden-based automaker said ahead of an investor day in Stockholm today.
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Why are the EU and Canada getting so friendly all of a sudden?
The unfolding diplomatic choreography between Canada and Europe includes associate membership, trade talks, summits and the Eurovision
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Oil extends losses on easing fears of supply disruption
Oil prices eased today, extending losses on reports of Saudi Arabia offering extra crude cargoes through Oman, which reduced fears of supply disruptions, but stayed above $100 on concerns about the Middle East conflict expanding.
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Greenvolt Next begins work on solar farm for Voltclub
Renewable energy solutions provider Greenvolt Next, which is part of Greenvolt Group, has been selected by Voltclub to build a 12MW solar farm at Barryscourt in Co Cork.
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IIEA names Mark Redmond as new director general
The Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) has appointed Mark Redmond as its new Director General.
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Debenhams posts earnings jump as turnaround gathers pace
Online retail group Debenhams has revealed earnings bounced back into profit for the past six months as sales strengthened.
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Bank of England expected to hold rates today
The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates on hold today but investors are watching for any hint that surging energy prices could force it to follow the example of the US Federal Reserve which raised borrowing costs a day earlier.
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Wizz Air trims second-half planned capacity by 5%
Budget carrier Wizz Air said today it has trimmed its originally planned capacity for the second half of the year by 5% due to geopolitical and fuel price volatility.
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Next nudges up its full year profit guidance again
Clothing retailer Next has today edged up its annual forecast, as it reported a 10.5% profit rise for its first half, but expects sales growth to slow in its second half and warned of headwinds in its core UK market.
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Europe EV sales outpace forecasts as BEV share hits 30.5%
Battery-electric vehicle registrations in Europe rose 54.2% in August, pushing the market well ahead of forecasts for 2026 as fully electric cars accounted for nearly one in three new vehicles sold.
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OpenAI reveals six new cases of AI misbehavior
US artificial intelligence giant OpenAI promised to more systemically report instances of its models going off track, while also publishing six new reports on previously undisclosed incidents of AI misbehavior.
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Galway City Council to unveil new corporate branding
New corporate branding for Galway is being unveiled, as part of an effort by the City Council to "make it easier" for the public to recognise the services it provides.
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US federal probe targets multi-million dollar Irish scam gang
US federal agencies are now involved in an investigation spanning multiple states into an Irish criminal fraud and construction scam gang.
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Offaly's economy showcased at Ploughing Championships
More than 275,000 people are expected to have attended the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan by their conclusion today.
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Offaly's economy showcased at Ploughing Championships
More than 275,000 people are expected to have attended the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan by their conclusion today.
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