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Ireland plans new savings accounts to boost investment culture

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 held in low-interest bank deposits. According......

Central banks worldwide raise inflation forecasts amid Iran war energy shock

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 central bank......

UK lawsuit against Gerry Adams over IRA bombings withdrawn

A civil lawsuit filed in the United Kingdom against former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams over historic Irish Republican Army (IRA) bombings has been withdrawn by the claimants, bringing an abrupt end to a closely watched legal case. The case, heard before the High Court of England and Wales in London, was brought by three men who were......

Anti discrimination laws vary widely across countries and legal systems

Anti-discrimination laws differ significantly across countries, reflecting variations in legal traditions, cultural norms, and historical priorities. These differences shape which groups are protected, how broadly laws apply, and how they are enforced. The range of protected characteristics varies by jurisdiction. Many countries include categories......

Jessie Buckley becomes first Irish actress to win best actress Oscar

Jessie Buckley won the Academy Award for best actress at the 98th Oscars, becoming the first Irish actress to receive the honor for her role as Agnes in Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao. The 36 year old actress secured the award after a dominant awards season that included victories at the Golden Globes, BAFTA, Critics Choice Awards......

Moroccan-origin doctor sentenced to eight years in Ireland for nurse rape

An Irish court has sentenced Dr. Louay Kila, a 31-year-old doctor of Moroccan origin, to eight years in prison after being found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a nurse in an apartment in Limerick, southwestern Ireland. The victim, granted legal anonymity, said she felt justice had been served following the jury trial verdict. According......

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