Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Affairs Pippa Hackett announced this week the development of a new five – year national strategy for the Organic Food and drink sector in Ireland. The current national biological strategy was developed in 2019 and runs until 2025. The new strategy concerns the development of the sector until 2030.
Leaders congratulated Erdogan with hard-earned victory
Several countries congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his victory over the opposition, all united against him, shortly after the preliminary election results were announced. The Turkish leader, as usual and despite all disinformation, drilled them back into the ballot box and received more than two million more votes than his arch-rival.
Kabuki drama around US default is over
Biden and Republicans reach agreement on debt ceiling, Congress now in charge. US President Joe Biden and Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy have reached a tentative agreement on raising the US federal government’s debt ceiling.
Brewers of Europe in shock after Ireland declares a total war on alcohol
European brewers are shocked by Ireland’s plans to put extensive health warnings on alcohol products.
Ireland to label alcohol drinks the same way as tobacco products
Ireland is the first country in the world to issue comprehensive health warnings on alcohol products. The labels will contain information not only about the number of calories and the amount of alcohol, but also about drinking during pregnancy and risks of liver problems and cancer.
Sinn Fein wins local elections in Northern Ireland
Sinn Fein’s Republicans, who favour a reunification of Northern Ireland with Ireland, gained a large lead over the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), which is fiercely attached to ties with the United Kingdom.
The European budgetary rules: arbitrary and counterproductive
The proposal on the new European budgetary rules must be returned to the drawing board. It is absolutely crucial that there is more investment again.
Kemal Kiliçdaroglu – Recep Tayyip Erdogan first fight has no obvious winners
The political landscape on Europe’s southeastern border has undergone a significant transformation as Turkish voters have made their voices heard. Initially, opinion polls predicted victory for opposition leader Kemal Kiliçdaroglu, either in the first round or in the final showdown on May 28. However, it was President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who secured 49.5 percent of the vote on Sunday...