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Wrightbus has delivered five new hydrogen vehicles to German operator Saarbahn as it continues with its European expansion. Pictured is Erhan Eren, Wrightbus managing director Europe officially handed over the key to Lord Mayor Uwe Conradt, Minister Petra Berg and Saarbahn managing director Karsten Nagel. Image: © Saarbahn/Andreas Schlichter

Wrightbus delivers first of 28 hydrogen buses to Saarbahn in major German deal

The first-ever NFL Dublin game will take place on Sunday, September 28 with the Pittsburgh Steelers taking on the Minnesota Vikings at the iconic Croke Park stadium, home of the Gaelic Athletic Association and delivered in partnership with the Government of Ireland and Dublin City Council (Dublin City).

Pittsburgh Steelers to play Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park on September 28

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Editorial: It is time to pay for a real defence 80 years later

Staff dressed for VE day

VE Day 80: History comes to life for NI pupils as they celebrated 1940s-style

Coleraine man Norman Irwin had almost finished his time as an apprentice fitter when war broke out and he "went off to war" aged 20. Photo: Norman Irwin.

Norman, 106, recounts cheating death during Messerschmitt attack

WestVerkehr managing director Udo Winkens and Wrightbus managing director Europe Buses Erhan Eren celebrating the official handover of the Kite Hydroliner

'We can all be very proud': Wrightbus delivers more hydrogen buses to Europe

Over 150 of Northern Ireland’s leading Chartered Accountants and their partners will travel to Berlin this week for a major international conference focused on the theme ‘Leading Through Change’. Pictured ahead of the Berlin Conference are Zara Duffy, head of Northern Ireland, Chartered Accountants Ireland, Peter Houston, head of north business centre, Danske Bank and Gillian Sadlier, chairperson, Chartered Accountants Ulster Society

Over 150 of NI’s top chartered accountants to attend major conference in Berlin

Germany's Southside Festival, pictured in 2019. Photo: Zelsis

Two music festivals ditch Kneecap as controversy rumbles on

Laurence Jones Featuring Rory Gallagher Record Store Day 2025 Release Official Artwork

Blues-Rock legend Rory Gallagher to feature on Laurence Jones Record Store Day 2...

Lt Col Blair Mayne, pictured in Egypt in 1942.

Victoria Cross rules 'amazingly misread' over Blair Mayne, says SAS historian

Online fashion retailers to deliver 6.9 billion plastic bags by 2030

The Loyalist Communities Council has urged people only to fly Union Flags and The Ulster Banner to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8 May.

LCC urges only Union Flag and Ulster Banner flown on VE Day

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A third of Brits 'confused' where their energy at home comes from

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has commented on playing Germany yet again

Germany reunion is going to be 'a tough challenge' for NI: Michael O'Neill

Northern Ireland goalscorer Isaac Price acknowledges the crowd at the final whistle after the international friendly match with Switzerland in the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, Belfast. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

'Brilliant young player' - Northern Ireland's Michael O'Neill hails Isaac Price

Explore the real 'Holland' in Amazon Prime film with TUI River Cruises
With the recent news of Nicole Kidman’s new thriller movie, ‘Holland’, hitting the world’s screens on March 27 on Amazon Prime, TUI River Cruises has shared the top places to visit in The Netherlands to get a taste of authentic Dutch culture.
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Nicky Doris, GIS officer at Mid Ulster District Council pictured with the Rea Sound AV team; Oran McGuckian, technician, Mark Gallaher, senior engineer, Sean Gallaher, sales, Martin Rea, managing director and Roger McMullan, sales

NI supplier of audio and visual installations triumphs at Barcelona trade show

Lidl Northern Ireland has appointed Co Down man as their new regional managing director, effective March 1st, 2025. Gordon Cruikshanks (pictured) succeeds Ivan Ryan, who has moved into the role of chief customer officer for Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland

Lidl appoints Co Down dad as new regional managing director in NI

Michael Morris, business development a Echlinville Distillery, Kircubbin, Co Down, home of Dunville’s, one of the most ‘decorated’ Irish whiskeys

Patrick celebrated in Germany with Irish Whiskey leaders from Northern Ireland

Peter Brown (right) on the attack for Ireland in the FIH Pro League loss to Germany. (Photo by Hockey IndiaI/Adimazes)

Ireland focus turns to June after holding lead twice in Germany loss

Solar generating community energy (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Taking control of your energy consumption

Cliona Hagan is bringing her Dolly Songbook show to Belfast's Ulster Hall

Country star Cliona Hagan on bringing her Dolly Songbook show to Belfast

Owen Degelman has made a move to Championship club Armagh City. (Photo by Sport Pressefoto Bildagentur via Owen Degelman)

Canadian-born striker who played in Germany explains Irish League move

Adam McLean on the PRA Yamaha R6 in the International Road Racing Championship in 2024

Adam McLean targets NW200 and IRRC success in 2025

A herd of cattle owned by a livestock farmer. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Animal imports from Germany stopped after foot and mouth outbreak

Northern Ireland bus manufacturer Wrightbus has had its strongest ever start to a year with almost 200 new buses entering service in the UK and Europe so far this January

'Phenomenal month' for NI firm...and 2025 looks set to be another record-breaker

William Irvine, Ulster Farmers' Union president, has urged farmer in Northern Ireland to be vigilant after Food and Mouth Disease was detected in Germany. Photo: PA

UFU warns that vigilance needed on German FMD
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is urging Northern Ireland farmers to be extremely vigilant following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in a herd of farmed water buffalo in Germany.
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Spring lambs at Netown Crumlin in the Glens of Antrim which faced certain slaughter as they were in the third area affected by foot-and-mouth disease in 2001. Photo: PA.

Foot and Mouth - Unionists slam UK for protecting GB but not NI

Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir

Agriculture minister's vigilance plea after foot and mouth outbreak in Germany

Miraculous escape: Otto Goldberger

Roamer: Reaching for a better future by commemorating the holocaust

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MJM Marine completes largest cruise ship refurbishment

Olympic gold medallist runner Keely Hodgkinson is one of the favourites for Sports Personality of the Year

Tuesday TV choice: Sports Personality of the Year 2024 (BBC One, 7pm)

US General George Smith Patton, who died in a traffic accident in Germany 79 years ago just months after the end of the Second World War, was born to be a soldier

Brash, bullish and aggressive General George Patton was loved by his troops

Northern Ireland medical device manufacturer Eakin Healthcare has retained its ‘Great Place to Work’ accreditation for second consecutive year. Pictured is Eakin Healthcare’s chief people officer, Gillian McAuley, celebrating the achievement with production colleagues in Comber

NI medical device manufacturer retains ‘Great Place to Work’ accreditation

Fernando Llorente displays the Northern Ireland card at today’s draw at FIFA HQ. (Photo via Irish FA)

Michael O'Neill reflects on 'exciting and demanding' World Cup qualifying draw

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill. (Photo by Philip Magowan/Press Eye)

Northern Ireland discover 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents

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Editorial: Ireland seems not to hesitate in equating Israel and Hamas

People walk on the Sydenham bypass, shortly before its opening in 1959. It was the first such dual carriageway in Northern Ireland. Image taken from the Northern Ireland Historical Photographical Society

Inspired by Hitler's autobahns, the Sydenham Bypass turns 65 today

Tom McKibbin competing at the Irish Open at Royal County Down earlier this year. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Tom McKibbin ready to embrace PGA Tour challenge after sealing card

Rory McIlroy (right) shake hands with Tom McKibbin after the duo were paired on the first two days of this year's Irish Open. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

WATCH: Rory McIlroy embraces Tom McKibbin after confirmation of PGA Tour card

Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales pictured with Wrightbus and RVK teams with some of the buses

Wrightbus sets sights on further European expansion after buses land in Germany

A swathe of subsea power lines between Britain, Ireland and other European countries that will carry enough electricity to power millions of homes have been given the green light.

Subsea power lines to link Britain, Ireland and EU

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Editorial: Republic's election could reflect another discontented society

Aslı Tarcan Clinic is a leading destination for anyone considering hair transplant procedure in Turkey

Ad Feature Asli Tarcan Clinic: A pioneer centre for hair transplantation

Pictured at Joulen's Belfast office are Steve Harper, executive director of International Business and Skills at Invest NI, Sharon Cousins, client manager, Invest NI, Chris Doherty, managing director, Joulen, Economy Minister Conor Murphy and Hans Jörg Hölzenbein, CEO and co-founder, SonneNext

Belfast's Joulen secures first export contract with £4million deal in Germany

Thomas Tuchel, (Photo by PA Wire via DPA)

England expected to confirm Thomas Tuchel as new manager

German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier has given speeches stressing the need to preserve democracy. Far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), surged to become the second placed party in last June's European Union parliamentary elections

Ian Ellis: Extreme right-wing ideologies threaten to divide societies

Pictured at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin are Economy Minister Conor Murphy; Steve Harper, executive director of international business at Invest NI and Peta Conn, director GB and Europe, Invest NI

Dual market access key to unlocking growth opportunities in Germany

Rwanda declared an outbreak of the Marburg virus on September 27.

The symptoms of deadly Marburg virus as suspected case found in Europe

A £10 million funding package provided by Danske Bank and guaranteed by UK Export Finance (UKEF) has played a key role in enabling The Deluxe Group to secure one of its biggest ever export contracts. Pictured is Paul Mackle, finance director, The Deluxe Group, Dominic O’Neill, senior corporate manager, Danske Bank, Colm O'Farrell, executive chairman, The Deluxe Group, Bernie Kerr, head of trade and export finance, Danske Bank and Colm Connolly, managing director, The Deluxe Group

NI fit-out firm secures landmark £30m contract for new cruise ship in Germany

Ireland will continue to play in the hockey Pro League in the upcoming season despite relegation following New Zealand's withdrawal

Ireland keep play in hockey's top flight despite relegation in debut season

Ballyclare coach Mike Orchin-McKeever (centre) is looking forward to the club's first ever All Ireland league home fixture on Saturday

Ballyclare Rugby Club coach explains insightful encounter with Pep Guardiola

Bernard Law Montgomery’s Arnhem plan was completely out of character and partly driven by his rivalry with American Generals Patton and Bradley

Gordon Lucy: General Montgomery's plan for assault on Arnhem was deeply flawed

Italian rider Luca Salvadori has died following a crash at the final IRRC round at Frohburg in Germany

Motorcycle racer and YouTuber Luca Salvadori dies after crash at Frohburg

Brendan Carty of Killowen Distillery in the Mournes is now doing business in Germany

Co Down's Killowen distillery in great spirits after securing deal in Germany

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