Australia has more than doubled the visa fee for international students in a bid to deter growing migration into the country that is putting a strain on the housing market. The visa fee for foreign students has jumped to A$1,600 (€661) from A$710 (€440), while visitor visa holders and students with temporary graduate visas are … Read more
Post the T20 World Cup win, the Indian men’s cricket team have been stranded in Barbados due to a hurricane warning. They were supposed to fly back home via a charter flight, but the airport has been closed since Sunday evening. Hurricane Beryl has strengthened into an “extremely dangerous” category 4 storm, with the centre … Read more
The Irish government has expanded the Free Contraception Scheme to include women aged between 32-35. Following the move, all women aged between 17 and 35 are now covered under the scheme, which was introduced in 2022. The scheme covers the cost of consultations with GPs, family planning, student health, primary care centres, and prescriptions for … Read more
For the first time since June 2021, Fine Gael has surpassed Sinn Féin to become Ireland’s most popular political party. The latest Business Post/Red C opinion poll shows Fine Gael, led by Prime Minister Simon Harris, holding 21% of public support, despite a 1% drop since the last survey. Sinn Féin, under opposition leader Mary … Read more
Rhasidat Adeleke has made headlines by breaking Ireland’s 100m national record. Competing at the National Senior Track and Field Championships at Morton Stadium, Adeleke finished the race in 11.13 seconds. This achievement adds to her impressive record, as she now holds the national records for the 100m, 200m, and 400m events. Adeleke, a native of … Read more
Ireland saw a significant rise in the number of abortions performed last year, reaching a record high since the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 came into effect. According to a report from the health department, 10,033 abortions were carried out in the country in the past year, up from 8,156 in 2022. … Read more
Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have announced their retirement from T20 matches after leading India to a thrilling World Cup victory. Following the final match against South Africa, Kohli revealed his decision to retire, emphasizing that he would have stepped down regardless of the result. Kohli shone in his last game, scoring … Read more
Mayor Baby Perepadan unveiled the first poster for the CityWest Malayali Association’s Onam celebration program, Athapoom Nulli. The poster release took place during a meeting with committee members at CityWest. The 2024 Onam celebrations, organized by the CityWest Malayali Association (MIC), will be held at the Perrystown Community Center on 21st Assam. A diverse range … Read more
Tropical Storm Beryl has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and might strengthen into the year’s first hurricane before reaching the Caribbean Sea early next week. The Meteorological Service of Barbados has issued a hurricane watch for Barbados as of early Saturday morning. Beryl is the second named storm in what is expected to be a … Read more
Starting Monday, July 1, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) will launch a new version of the driver theory test in Ireland. According to Irish Mirror, this updated test will feature current road safety standards and laws, with new questions and images. If you’re scheduled to take the test on or after July 1, ensure you … Read more
A long-standing McDonald’s franchise in Dublin has changed hands after nearly 30 years of operation. The owner, who had run the popular fast-food restaurant for almost three decades, sold the business for an impressive €20 million. This sale marks the end of an era for the local McDonald’s, which had become a familiar sight in … Read more
In a stunning revelation, a report has disclosed that 68 members of the Irish Defence Forces have been convicted of crimes or are before the courts charged with a range of offences. The 68 cases include drink driving, public order, drugs, physical assault, and sexual offences. The report was provided to Tanaiste and Minister of … Read more
The Irish government has picked Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as its preferred partner to build and run the system for its landmark auto-enrolment (AE) pension scheme, according to a report in The Irish Times. The report said the Department of Social Protection is expected to finalise the awarding of the 10-year contract, valued at up … Read more
Penneys, the popular Irish retailer, is set to open its first-ever store in County Wicklow this summer. According to RTE report, the new shop, located in Bray Central shopping centre, will welcome customers starting July 18th. Spanning 19,600 square feet, this single-floor store marks a significant milestone for Penneys, expanding its presence to 38 locations … Read more
PTSB customers can now earn 2.75 per cent Annual Equivalent Rate (AER) on one-year fixed-term savings with the option to receive interest up front. The bank stated that customers can receive their interest upfront as a lump sum within the first month of opening the account. It further said that customers also have the option … Read more