Apple may still be on the hook for over 13 billion euros in overdue profit tax in Ireland, despite the General Court of the European Union previously exempting the tech giant from payment. The recent ruling by Giovanni Pitruzzella, the Advocate General (AG) of the European Court of Justice, asserts that Apple is indeed liable for the profit tax, and the final judgment is pending.
Delusional Israeli minister wants to A-bomb Gaza, move Palestinians to Ireland
A member of the Otzma Yehudit party has suggested that one of Israel’s potential courses of action in the Gaza war could involve the use of a nuclear bomb on the Gaza Strip. In an interview with Radio Kol Berama,
Yevgeny Dzyuba, the man who embezzled Union Standard Bank
Yevgeny Dzyuba, a native of Donbas (region in Eastern Ukraine, now a battlefield between Ukraine and Russia), and his associate Denis Derkach have allegedly managed to launder hundreds of millions without facing legal consequences. According to Warsaw Point, the General Prosecutor’s Office (GPU) has reopened an old case related to this. While it may seem like a populist move by Yuri...
Irish synthetic e-fuels for aviation feasibility research report announced
Ireland could potentially start producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from around 2030 as part of its offshore wind energy plans, but “significant progress” is required to develop SAF at scale, according to a study released on Wednesday.
Packers and retailers should not refuse produce due to minor imperfections
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food, and the Marine has been informed that produce that is entirely marketable is being turned down by packers and retailers due to minor imperfections. This issue was discussed as part of the broader conversation about the challenges confronting the fruit and vegetable industry in Ireland. The committee also learned that over the past decade, the...
Irish export flourished during the pandemic, so what happened next?
In the realm of business and economics, certainty remains an elusive concept. However, there are discernible trends that have shaped the landscape. One such trend, which began in 2014, has been the consistent increase in the value of Irish exports. As the Irish economy rebounded from the financial crisis earlier in the last decade, exports followed suit. Since their dip to €89 billion in 2013...
Cyprus Housing Crisis Demands Immediate Attention, says Real Estate Council President
Marinos Kineyirou, President of the Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council, has sounded the alarm about the dire housing situation in Cyprus, calling for urgent intervention. Kineyirou emphasized that the data paints an alarming picture that demands immediate attention, stating, “Numbers tell the truth.”
Coinbase praises Ireland, selects it for the European branch HQ
Coinbase, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has taken a significant stride in its international expansion efforts by designating Ireland as its primary European hub for digital currencies. This strategic move was announced on October 19, and it aligns with the company’s commitment to adhering to the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), the forthcoming leading regulatory framework...