Ireland was the first in the European Union to equate smoking with alcohol. The ban on the sale of tobacco and tobacco products to persons under the age of 21 has been approved by the government.
Household and corporate deposit rates in Cyprus converged in March, following a divergence in February, according to data from the Central Bank of Cyprus.
On September 6, the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries reported on the activities of its advisory body – the Consultative and Expert Council. However, in the report, only the continuation of the Consultative and Expert Council’s work in assisting the commission in implementing state policies in the field of gambling business was mentioned by the Commission for the...
On 21 May, Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and Malta are planning to collectively recognize the State of Palestine, as reported by Irish public broadcaster RTE, citing diplomatic sources. The decision aims to contribute positively to the Middle East peace process.
The Spanish Minister of Social Rights, Pablo Bustinduy, has urged Spanish companies engaged in business with Israel to assess their activities in light of the human rights situation of the Palestinian people.
Ireland is considering sending asylum seekers who have crossed over from the UK back to the border, as part of a plan to deal with a significant influx of refugees. However, this move is facing legal challenges, as a recent court ruling deemed the UK unsafe for expulsion due to its Rwanda asylum policy. Prime Minister Simon Harris aims to address this issue through emergency legislation scheduled...
A scandal surrounding counterfeit diplomas that emerged in Northern (Turkish) Cyprus back in February has now embroiled the media, resulting in the arrest of a well-known journalist.
The recent surge of Pro-Palestine protests has now reached universities, with Trinity College in Dublin taking centre stage. Tent camps have sprung up, obstructing access to the campus, including the revered library housing the Book of Kells, a cherished medieval manuscript symbolizing Ireland’s cultural heritage.
World, As Seen from the most beautiful islands: Ireland and Cyprus