China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterChina's BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk's Tesla as the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival…
Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026
Tom GerkenTechnology reporterGetty ImagesRam is a part of every computer you useThe cost of lots of the devices we all use could be forced up in 2026 because the price…
How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
Joe FayTechnology ReporterGetty ImagesProducing weapons is not a career option for someWhen Caleb was nearing the end of his computer science degree and looking for his first job, one of…
Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials
Rachel ClunBusiness reporterGetty ImagesPeople buying cryptocurrency in the UK now need to share their account details or face penalties, in changes that came into effect on 1 January. The move…
OpenAI signs Irish Govt charter on digital inclusion
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has signed up to an Irish Government charter on digital inclusion. The National Charter for Digital Inclusion aims to support public and private organisations to…
Democracy, elections to feature at Young Scientist expo
An Coimisiún Toghcháin, the Electoral Commission, is partnering with the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition to promote election and democracy awareness among young people. The expo runs from 7…
Bulgaria adopts euro, nearly 20 years after joining EU
Bulgaria has became the 21st country to switch to the euro, a milestone met with both cheers and fears, nearly 20 years after the Balkan nation joined the European Union.…
5 threats Ireland faces in 2026
A different world will confront Ireland in 2026. In no particular order, our Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy examines five threats. 1 - Defence Ireland's underinvestment in defence…
Fishermen say industry facing ‘toughest ever year’
Representatives of the fishing sector have said the loss of one third of Ireland's national fish quota in 2026 means they are facing their toughest year ever. The Government is…