Mortal remains of 45 Indian workers who died in a blaze in a labour housing facility in Kuwait were brought back to India on Friday morning. The fire, which broke out on Wednesday in Kuwait’s Mangaf city, killed a total of 50 persons and left dozens of workers injured. The Kuwait government has ordered a … Read more
Ireland and the EU are committed to achieving zero road deaths by 2050. Since 2009, two General Safety Regulations have introduced advanced safety technologies in vehicles to reduce road fatalities. The latest regulation, effective from 2022, mandates features like Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for all vehicles. New technologies, set … Read more
This morning, gardai removed a group of asylum seekers who had camped in about 40 tents on Merrion Square, across from Government Buildings. The men set up the tents last night, but around 9 am, gardai arrived and asked them to leave, directing them to the International Protection Office on Mount Street. As the men … Read more
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for nine counties this afternoon. The affected counties are Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Wicklow, Tipperary, and Waterford. The warning, in effect from 1 pm to 7 pm, advises of poor visibility, lightning damage, and hazardous travel conditions. Heavy rain is forecasted for the weekend, … Read more
Ireland has elected all 14 of its representatives to the European Parliament after a five-day vote count. The final tally concluded at 3:10 am today. From the ruling parties, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael each secured four seats. The main opposition party, Sinn Féin, won two seats. Additionally, the Labour Party gained one seat, with … Read more
The Grafton Barber, a renowned salon company in Ireland, is offering an incredible opportunity to one lucky winner: free haircuts for a whole year. This exciting giveaway is in collaboration with Breakingnews.ie to celebrate the opening of a new shop in Adamstown, Dublin, just in time for Father’s Day. To participate in this contest, simply … Read more
Supermarket chain Aldi is set to open 30 new stores in Ireland over the next five years, creating 1,000 new jobs. This expansion, which represents an investment of 400 million euros, will see new stores opening in various locations across 13 counties. The job opportunities will span across different roles, including positions in stores, warehouses, … Read more
The Irish women’s 4x400m relay team delivered a stunning performance to claim silver at the European Championships in Rome. After six days of intense competition, the team gave everything in a final, thrilling race. Although they didn’t take gold, the silver medal was a remarkable achievement for the team. The four athletes, draped in the … Read more
At least 49 persons, including several Indians, were killed in Kuwait after a fire broke out in a building housing labourers early Wednesday. The blaze, which took place in the city of Mangaf in southern Kuwait, also left nearly 50 workers injured, according to the Health Ministry. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the incident as … Read more
Ireland has seen a 20 percent decline in the sale of new electric cars in the first five months of 2024 in comparison to the same time last year, according to a new report released on Wednesday. A total of 9,458 EVs were licensed between January and May this year, down from 11,918 during the … Read more
John Moran, formerly Ireland’s Secretary General of the Department of Finance, has been elected as Limerick’s first directly-elected mayor. Known for his tenure under then Finance Minister Michael Noonan during Ireland’s severe recession, Moran was dubbed “Ireland’s Mr. Austerity.” He left the position in 2014 after helping guide the country through the aftermath of the … Read more
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow warning for heavy rain in Cork and Kerry, effective from 3am to 9am on Thursday. The warning highlights the potential for spot flooding, particularly in parts of Kerry and west Cork. Residents are advised to expect difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility during the early morning hours. The … Read more
Mortgage rates in Ireland fell in April due to a price war among lenders, with the average rate on new mortgages now at 4.24%, down from March’s 4.31%, according to the Central Bank of Ireland. Despite the decrease, Ireland still has the seventh highest rates in the Eurozone, where the average is 3.81%. Rates vary … Read more
This morning, a fire broke out at the Shelbourne Hotel on St Stephen’s Green in Dublin, prompting the evacuation of staff and guests. The fire, reported shortly before 11am, led to a swift response from Dublin Fire Brigade and Gardaí. Dublin Fire Brigade received the call at 10:38 am and managed to bring the fire … Read more
A total of 4,800 persons were conferred with Irish citizenship in six separate ceremonies that took place at the INEC in Killarney on June 10, 11. According to the Department of Justice, the applicants were drawn from 138 countries with the highest number of applicants from India (995), the UK (416), Brazil (294), Philippines (291), … Read more