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EU Hits AliExpress With Record €550 Million Fine Over Illegal and Counterfeit Products

The European Union has imposed a record €550 million fine on Alibaba-owned AliExpress after concluding that the online marketplace failed to adequately prevent the...

Ryanair Profit Falls 34% as Higher Fuel Costs and Weaker Fares Weigh on Results

Ryanair reported a sharp drop in quarterly profit on Monday as rising fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East and weaker ticket...

Ireland’s Domicile Levy Revenue Falls as Fewer Wealthy Individuals Pay Tax

The number of wealthy individuals paying Ireland's Domicile Levy fell to 13 in 2024, resulting in lower tax receipts...

European Data Protection Chiefs Meet in Dublin as Ireland Defends Tech Regulation Record

Data protection commissioners from across Europe are meeting in Dublin today for a gathering of the European Data Protection...

Report Calls for Long-Term Support to Help Irish Farmers Meet Climate Goals

Irish farmers need clearer government policies, long-term financial support and greater certainty to successfully adapt to climate change and...

Stripe and Advent Make $53 Billion Bid to Acquire PayPal

Payments technology company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have submitted a joint offer to acquire PayPal Holdings...

China’s Economy Records Slowest Growth in More Than Three Years Despite AI-Driven Export Surge

China's economy expanded at its slowest pace in more than three years during the second quarter of 2026, falling...

Ireland’s Construction Activity Contracts as Inflation and Shipping Disruptions Weigh on Sector

Ireland's construction sector recorded a sharp slowdown in June as rising costs and shipping disruptions linked to the conflict...