Adrian Weckler’s 10 big predictions for the changing world of tech in 2026
AI will gain more of a foothold in our lives while the way we watch TV will continue…
China’s next decade to cement status as hi-tech manufacturing powerhouse: reports
China is expected to solidify its position as a hi-tech manufacturing powerhouse over the next decade as it…
Thieves drill into German bank vault and make off with millions – The Irish Times
Thieves used the quiet Christmas period to drill their way into the vault of a German retail bank…
Remembering John O’Donohue, a poet, author and sage – who offered words and learnings for a modern life
Ahead of what would have been his 70th birthday, he is fondly remembered in an excerpt from John…
What’s the best meal Derek Scally can find in Berlin for €120? – The Irish Times
Every day this week, our foreign correspondents will accept the challenge of finding the best meal possible in…
Man facing tax probe in Germany declared bankrupt in Ireland with debts of €27m
Growing number of EU nationals filing for bankruptcy here due to Ireland’s more lenient regime Germany-based Mohsan Holzinger…
European Homo sapiens May Have Been Hunting with Bow and Arrow Earlier than Previously Believed
In a new paper published this month in the journal iScience, researchers from the University of Tübingen and…
Berlin’s Muslims push back against ‘being viewed only as a security problem’ – The Irish Times
Each new year’s morning, Berlin resembles a war zone. Without fail, the streets of the German capital –…
India overtakes Japan as world’s fourth largest economy, eyes top 3 in 2026
India has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy – and officials hope to pass Germany within three…
Europe ramps up security of satellites – POLITICO
For years, satellite infrastructure was treated by policymakers as a technical utility rather than a strategic asset. That…
Study Sheds New Light on Evolutionary Success of Frogs
Frogs have conserved their ecology in the last 45 million years, according to new research led by University…
Panic in Germany as car giant collapses – ‘1,000 jobs at risk’
Germany’s car market faces a major blow ahead of the New Year after a top supplier filed for…