Analysis: Governments are increasingly advising people to keep cash on hand for emergencies which may severely impair electronic payments systems Recent reports that Irish households will soon be advised to…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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 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.…
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…
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…
Ocado said today the exclusivity of its agreements to provide retailers including US grocery chain Kroger with pickup and dispatch technology has ended in most markets as previously signalled, allowing…
Sweden's policy interest rate is likely to stay at the current 1.75% during 2026, minutes of the Riksbank's most recent monetary policy meeting showed today. The Riksbank announced on December…