Ireland has taken its concerns about a controversial British law related to the Northern Ireland conflict to the European Court of Human Rights. The law, designed to conclude investigations into crimes from the civil war era, is deemed incompatible with the UK’s obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights, as stated by Irish Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Michael...
Northern Irish court to prosecute a former British soldier for Londonderry shootings
A former British soldier is facing prosecution for the Bloody Sunday massacre that occurred in 1972, as confirmed by a Northern Irish court’s decision on Thursday to proceed with the case.
EU Grants €2.2 Million for Irish Organic Promotion Campaign Led by Bord Bia
Irish Minister Pippa Hackett welcomed the allocation of €2.2 million by the EU Commission for an organic promotion campaign led by Bord Bia on Monday, December 4th.
Dublin erupted in protests, the government calls stabbing an ‘isolated incident’
Violent protests erupted on Thursday In Dublin evening after a man stabbed a woman and three children in the middle of the street earlier in the day, according to local media reports. The man, who has been apprehended, is rumoured, though unconfirmed, to have a migrant background. His motivation remains unknown. Protesters reportedly carried signs with slogans such as ‘Irish Lives Matter...
At last they’ve noticed it: Cyprus is used to evade sanctions
The allegations surrounding the involvement of Cypriot investment firms and banks in aiding sanctioned Russian oligarchs to conceal their wealth, thus evading EU sanctions, are of significant concern and demand decisive counter-measures.
Umar Kremlev and the Pope: a regrettable lapse in the oversight of appointments
Recently, the Pope met with and received a gift from Umar Kremlev. Even against the backdrop of the Russian oligarchy, Umar Kremlev is a dark spot. His blatant criminal past, present, and future as a “successful businessman” should have raised concerns for the assistants of the Pope. Instead, the head of the Catholic Church essentially participated in the personal PR of Umar Kremlev...
The “Future Ireland Fund”: a crash guard for the ageing nation
The Irish government has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish a substantial government fund known as the “Future Ireland Fund,” with a staggering target of 100 billion euros. This initiative aims to address the mounting financial pressures associated with healthcare and pension costs. The fund will primarily rely on an infusion of extraordinary corporate income to fulfil its...
MP Crispin Blunt arrested for alleged rape
This week, British Member of Parliament Crispin Blunt was taken into custody on suspicion of rape, as confirmed by the Conservative MP on X after the matter was initially reported by the British media. Blunt expresses confidence that he will not face prosecution.