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The Irish Times · Sep 16, 2026

CYBERSECURITY AND THREAT INTELLIGENCE

EU chief opens door for Canada to become first associate member

EU chief opens door for Canada to become first associate member

Status does not currently exist under bloc’s treaties

RUSSIACANADAEUROPEAN COMMISSIONMARK CARNEY

The Irish Times · Sep 15, 2026

EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE

Fresh fears for Dublin jobs as TikTok plans lay-offs

Fresh fears for Dublin jobs as TikTok plans lay-offs

Social media giant’s move comes weeks after previous round of cuts by company in the capital

DUBLIN

The Irish Times · Sep 11, 2026

GEOPOLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

EU should treat Israeli settlements like Russian-occupied Crimea, says bloc’s top diplomat

EU should treat Israeli settlements like Russian-occupied Crimea, says bloc’s top diplomat

Kaja Kallas tells The Irish Times an EU-wide Occupied Territories trade ban would be ‘principled’ stand

GERMANYBELGIUMURSULA VON DER LEYENEU

The Irish Times · Sep 09, 2026

ENERGY SOLAR AND RENEWABLE SYSTEMS

Is that a solar farm, or a train track? In one Swiss town, it’s both

Is that a solar farm, or a train track? In one Swiss town, it’s both

Placing solar panels between the rails has proven so successful that the idea is spreading to Italy, France and South Korea

ITALYBUTTES

The Irish Times · Sep 08, 2026

DRONES AND UNCREWED SYSTEMS

Aer Lingus pilot reports sighting of large drone close to Dublin Bay

Aer Lingus pilot reports sighting of large drone close to Dublin Bay

Irish Coast Guard helicopter dispatched area after Dublin Air Traffic Control notified of sighting at around 5.20pm on Tuesday

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