AN orderly wind-down of Anglo Irish Bank will be one of the issues Finance Minister Brian Lenihan will discuss with the European Commission today.

ROMA, gypsies, Muslims and gays promise to divert some of the attention from Europe’s see-sawing economic predicament this autumn.

IN the last few weeks the baby that brings the population of the EU to half a billion was born.

THE economic downturn is forcing small businesses and scientists to join forces like never before and search for the products of the future.

FOR the fourth year in a row, freedom in terms of political rights and civil liberties have decreased in the world, according to the international organisation, Freedom House.

AN investigation into unfair retail services may have uncovered why Ireland’s food prices are the second highest in the EU.

NATIONAL governments could tap part of the EU’s bailout fund to recapitalise banks following the stress tests if they fail to raise the money on the markets, Commission sources have suggested.

IRELAND is showing no sign of shedding its Rip-Off Republic tag as figures reveal the cost of filling a shopping basket is almost 30% higher than the EU average.

THE advantage Ireland has in attracting foreign companies as a result of its low corporation tax rates may have a limited time to run, a report on taxation in the EU has warned.

SHOCK bills as a result of downloading on your smart phone or laptop when abroad should end today when telecoms companies must warn you as soon as you near €50 worth.