The phrase became commonly known in the US and British shock and awe campaign in the last Gulf War....

What do we celebrate this week? Is it the end of a year, or the start of a new one? ...

We are living in times of global economic policy anarchy. The year that is ending has so shaken the entire world economic system and brought the whole world structure ...

The political parties have taken a rest. Other than issuing statements to condemn the horrible acts of vandalism on two cemeteries during the past week, they have kept the silence they promised....

It’s that time of the year when, at least outwardly, everyone seems to be happy, jovial and in the mood to celebrate. It’s Christmas, a time for sharing, a time of giving, a time of staying together, a time of being with loved ones....

Each and every year, Christmas is celebrated with early breakfasts, endless family meals and the giving of gifts. Most families spend hundreds of euros at this time of the year, ...

A short press statement by the HealthCare Trade Section of the Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise, issued on 4 December, did not receive too much media attention. ...

There we go again. As soon as you mention City Gate, or Renzo Piano, or Parliament, all the hobby horses come out and every one starts to adopt fundamentalist approaches: this or nothing. ...

Six months ago when Irish voters rejected the EU’s hard-fought Lisbon treaty in a controversial referendum, a thank you to Irish voters would, unless dished out with a healthy measure of sarcasm, have been in somewhat poor taste....

Judging by what small businesses have reported, it is clear that they have already started feeling the pinch of the financial crisis that has gripped the world in recent months. ...