Irish police have intervened to dismantle a blockade at the country’s only oil refinery, as protests over rising fuel prices intensified and began to disrupt national supply chains. Demonstrators, angered by a sharp increase in diesel costs in recent weeks, used tractors and heavy vehicles to......
Ireland is preparing to introduce a new type of personal savings and investment account starting in 2027, in a move aimed at encouraging households to make better use of their financial assets. The initiative, announced by Finance Minister Simon Harris, seeks to address the large volume of savings currently......
Central banks across the globe have lifted their inflation outlooks less than a month after U.S. and Israeli forces struck Iran on February 28. The conflict's economic fallout spreads as energy prices soar and supply chains disrupt. Governments activate emergency measures to counter the crisis [reuters.com]. France's......
The United States recorded a historic trade deficit of $1.241 trillion in 2025, marking a 2.1% increase compared with the previous year, according to data released by the US Department of Commerce. This record deficit occurred despite the implementation of tariffs aimed at rebalancing trade flows with......
Global value chains have shifted into an era of enduring structural volatility, compelling businesses and governments to overhaul how products are produced and distributed worldwide. This transformation, detailed in a key report from the World Economic Forum released on January 19 during its 56th annual......
Morocco is steadily strengthening its influence in the European fruit and vegetable sector, and Ireland has recently become one of the most dynamic destinations for Moroccan tomatoes. According to general trade data from international market trackers and Irish statistical sources, Morocco exported approximately......
With energy prices climbing and colder months approaching, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has unveiled a nationwide campaign encouraging homeowners to invest in energy-efficient home improvements. The initiative, crafted in collaboration with Posterplan and WPP Media, delivers its......
Ryanair has announced it will suspend all flights to and from Asturias, signaling a strategic shift in its Spanish operations. The move reflects the airline’s broader focus on concentrating resources on high-demand tourist destinations while withdrawing from smaller, less profitable regional airports. A......
Low-cost airline Ryanair is set to announce significant reductions in flights to and from regional airports in Spain this winter, confirming plans to cut an additional one million passenger seats. The move comes amid ongoing tensions with Aena, the Spanish airport network, over fee increases. Sharp......
European logistics company Samskip has introduced the Moroccan Reefer Service (MRS), a new weekly maritime line connecting Agadir and Casablanca directly to Thamesport in the UK and Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The service offers a faster, more sustainable alternative for transporting fresh produce......
Ireland’s innovative response to its housing crisis has sparked interest across Europe, particularly in Spain, where soaring rents and housing shortages are reaching critical levels. The Irish government has chosen to roll back strict rent caps, aiming to stimulate housing development and attract......
Recent data from Eurostat reveals a significant increase in Morocco's pharmaceutical imports from the European Union in 2024, although the country’s exports to the EU remain limited. According to the statistics, Morocco imported €559 million worth of medical and pharmaceutical products......
Casablanca Finance City (CFC) has been highlighted as a significant asset in bolstering the economic partnership between Morocco and Ireland, according to a recent feature in the Irish publication BusinessPlus Magazine. Ger Corbett, Chief Executive Officer of the Sandyford Business District (SBD), one......
