DETAILS of the biggest shake-up for the insurance industry in the last 30 years will be outlined today by EU Internal Market Commissioner Charlie McCreevy.

THE European Union is to end the practice of paying to turn wine into disinfectant and industrial alcohol in an effort to save the industry.

A 44-SECOND video clip of steamy sex scenes on the EU’s YouTube site has attracted more than 250,000 viewers, but has been condemned by the Polish media.

EUROPEAN scientists have identified the genes that cause people to become deaf and blind, especially as they get older.

THE European Commission is turning to YouTube to disseminate information about the workings of the EU to its citizens through a new channel on the site called EUtube, it was announced yesterday.

IRELAND is joining a group of five EU countries opposed to any use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in a move that could lead to clashes with Irish farming interests.

INCINERATORS that have not yet received planning permission will not be built as Ireland will find different ways of dealing with its waste in future, Green Party Environment Minister John Gormley has said.

THE EU’s decision to challenge Irish laws that restrict planning permission to locals living in the area, working in certain land-based occupations and speaking Irish has led to a clash between auctioneers and a Government MEP.

PLANNING rules that restrict building permission to those who speak Irish, are from the locality or work on the land, are to be challenged by the European Commission.

THE new EU Treaty will be put to the Irish people in a referendum next year, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said following its agreement at the weekend.