# Eurozone

Last month

May 2023

# big tech

Enforcement against Big Tech 'failing' in Ireland as EU demands 'tougher sanctions'

The ICCL has said that a lack of funding is not the issue causing Ireland’s “failure” to enforce data protection laws.

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May 15th 2023, 10:45 AM

# Eurozone

Rodrygo fires Real Madrid to Cup glory, Bayern pile pressure back on Dortmund

Former Gunner Serge Gnabry scored his second goal in two games while in Italy, the Milan clubs both won ahead of their Champions League showdown.

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May 6th 2023, 11:19 PM

This year

2023

# Money Trouble

EU leaders insist eurozone banking sector is stable as shares plunge

Shares in several German, French and British banks have tanked.

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Mar 24th 2023, 2:45 PM

# Interest Rates

European Central Bank hikes interest rates for sixth time since last summer

The base interest rate in Ireland will now rise to 3%.

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Mar 16th 2023, 1:34 PM

# Eurozone

Eventful night for Mbappe, Barca and Bayern win as Cancelo makes immediate impact

The France and PSG star missed a penalty – twice – and came off injured as PSG won at Montpellier.

9.1k

Feb 1st 2023, 11:16 PM

Last year

2022

# eurogroup president

Paschal Donohoe set for second term as Eurogroup president after running unopposed

After much speculation on the impact of the upcoming cabinet reshuffle on the government’s efforts to remain at the helm of the Eurogroup, Donohoe is set to continue on as president.

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Nov 24th 2022, 4:29 PM

# Eurozone

Paschal Donohoe asks Eurogroup members to re-elect him as president

He is bidding for another term despite plans for the Cabinet reshuffle to take him out of the Finance portfolio.

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Nov 21st 2022, 7:14 AM

# Inflation

Inflation has reached 8.6% since start of 2022, but lower than Eurozone average

The Eurozone average reached to 10% followed a 9.1% rise in August.

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Sep 30th 2022, 12:32 PM

# tracker mortgages

Tracker mortgages set for increase as ECB hikes interest rates by record 0.75 percentage points

The ECB is already playing catch-up with US and British central banks that started raising rates faster in response to inflation.

53.0k

Sep 8th 2022, 2:08 PM

# Cost of Living

Soaring energy prices lead to record Eurozone inflation as Gazprom suspends gas to Germany

The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates at its next meeting on 8 September.

15.9k

Aug 31st 2022, 1:11 PM

# Run for their money

Euro hits new 20-year low, fighting to stay above US dollar

Weak economic data have raised further fears of recession.

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Aug 23rd 2022, 7:33 PM

# Troika

EU financial oversight of Greece ends 12 years after bailouts

Athens will now have greater control over its domestic economic policy.

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Aug 20th 2022, 3:24 PM

# Inflation

Tracker mortgage rates to rise after ECB hike interest rates by 0.5%

The bank is trying to respond to soaring inflation but those on tracker and variable rates will likely face an increase.

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Jul 21st 2022, 5:39 PM

# Eurozone

Euro strikes dollar parity as fears mount of a eurozone recession

The European single currency briefly hit exactly one dollar, its lowest level since December 2002.

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Jul 12th 2022, 3:13 PM

# Inflation

No sign of new living cost measures before Budget as Taoiseach says recession is a 'not a given'

Finance minister Paschal Donohoe added that cost of living is causing a ‘very rapid fall in living standards’ for many.

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Jun 24th 2022, 4:53 PM

# Eurozone

Croatia ready to adopt euro currency in 2023, says EU

Croatia’s switch from the kuna to the euro will come less than a decade after the former Yugoslav republic joined the European Union.

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Jun 1st 2022, 5:00 PM

# Prices

Irish inflation hits 8.2%, above Eurozone average, as Sinn Féin proposes cash payment for workers

Inflation in the eurozone is at its highest level since recordkeeping for the euro began in 1997.

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May 31st 2022, 1:35 PM

# Cost of Living

Eurozone inflation hits record high of 7.5% as growth slows amid Ukraine war

The figure is the highest recorded by the European statistics office since the publication of this indicator began in January 1997.

10.2k

Apr 29th 2022, 1:34 PM

All time

# Eurozone

Economic recovery from pandemic expected to be slower in Europe than US or China

The International Monetary Fund predicts slower growth for Europe after second and third waves of Covid-19 cases.

9.4k

Apr 6th 2021, 5:51 PM

# Ulster Bank

Ulster says go: Bank's decision to exit was in the wind — but why is it happening now?

Ulster Bank’s long goodbye creates major headaches for policymakers.

35.6k

Feb 19th 2021, 8:50 AM

# Euro Vision

Uncapped duo stay in Ireland squad for Germany showdown as Roche one of seven to miss out

Vera Pauw has finalised a 23-strong squad for the top-of-the-group clash in Essen.

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Sep 8th 2020, 3:48 PM

# frugal four

EU leaders remain divided on plans for a €750 billion recovery fund ahead of a vital summit meeting

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte leads a bloc of countries opposed to the deal.

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Jul 9th 2020, 3:38 PM

# Covid-19

The European Commission has slashed Irish and eurozone growth forecasts

But the Commission expects the Irish economy to grow by 6.25% next year.

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Jul 7th 2020, 2:12 PM

Voices

'Europe must emerge stronger from this crisis': A message from EU Presidents von der Leyen, Sassoli and Michel

On Europe Day, marking the Schuman declaration in 1950, the three presidents of the EU, Commission and Parliament share thoughts on Covid-19 and the future for Europe.

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May 9th 2020, 6:15 AM

# Eurozone

EU leaders fail to agree a Covid-19 stimulus package

“We cannot make the same mistakes of the 2008 financial crisis,” Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned.

31.0k

Mar 27th 2020, 7:50 AM

# last day

Candidates are out making their last pitches for your vote before the broadcast ban kicks in

Meanwhile more than 2,000 people on islands off the west coast are entitled to vote today.

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May 23rd 2019, 8:12 AM

# Eurozone

Uefa set to launch third European club competition

It’s about time the Intertoto Cup was brought back.

10.8k

Sep 11th 2018, 11:29 AM

# join the club

Eight years and €289 billion later, Greece exits its final bailout today

The country is not out the woods though and its people are still feeling austerity.

34.8k

Aug 20th 2018, 9:05 AM

# Crunch time

'We need to see if we have learned those lessons, so it's a huge week for us'

The painful memories of two semi-final defeats last year are driving Leinster on towards Scarlets this weekend.

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Apr 16th 2018, 8:00 AM

# euro trips

Connacht handed tough draw in next season's Challenge Cup

The western province will be in a pool with Brive, Worcester Warriors and Oyonnax.

7.3k

Jun 8th 2017, 1:25 PM

# Two of a Kind

If Marine Le Pen wins election, her prime minister will be a far-right eurosceptic

Could a Frexit be on the cards?

11.8k

Apr 29th 2017, 3:30 PM

# Macron Economics

Euro surges despite Le Pen making second round of French elections

The French vote was being closely watched as a bellwether for populist sentiment.

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Apr 24th 2017, 7:05 AM

# ghost of bailouts past

Greek Finance Minister takes sly dig at creditors by sending Scrooge-themed Christmas cards

Euclid Tsakalotos said “our wishes go beyond all the Ebenezers of this world.”

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Dec 24th 2016, 4:52 PM

# Eurozone

Tough Champions League opener for Wexford Youths but reasons for optimism

The dominant force in Irish women’s football have two more group matches this week.

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Aug 23rd 2016, 11:10 PM

# Make Money Money

'Good for Ireland': Germany's top court rules that the ECB can 'print money'

The challenge to the bond-buying plan could have ended the single currency.

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Jun 21st 2016, 12:40 PM

# Black Market

You better spend your €500 notes quickly, the big purple one could soon be scrapped

The note is seemingly being “used more for hiding things than buying them”.

26.0k

Feb 13th 2016, 7:45 AM

# cash in the attic

We've found 73 MILLION old £20 notes behind the couch since the euro arrived

€4.1 billion in punts, overall. That’s a hell of a lot of Communion money.

26.1k

Oct 11th 2015, 8:45 AM

# Deja Vu

These are 5 things that could wreck Ireland's economy all over again

The OECD has a lot to say about where the country is headed in its latest survey.

35.5k

Sep 15th 2015, 10:13 AM

# What Next?

Greek rebels form new party ahead of snap election

It’s called Popular Unity.

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Aug 21st 2015, 10:37 PM

# vote passed

Tsipras 'doesn't regret' leading Greece into third multi-billion euro bailout

The country’s parliament has approved the deal after all-night talks.

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Aug 14th 2015, 3:35 PM