Ireland’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow 10%, forecasted the investment platform provider Davy. Earlier they had suggested that the growth would be 4.8%. The revision number is increased because of the indigenous economy’s performance which far exceeds than expected before, Davy explained. “The contraction in early 2021 was shallower than we feared, and a … Read more
Almost another 9,000 people availed dose 1 Covid vaccine through the Walk-In Vaccination centres this weekend, confirmed HSE Chief executive officer Paul Reid. Among them two thirds had not previously registered with HSE, Reid said on Twitter. He also said the country is in the final leg of vaccination programme. Last weekend, more than 30,000 … Read more
Air India will start direct flight from Cochin to Heathrow Airport in London from 18 August. The AI 150/149 aircraft will arrive in Kochi at 03.45 am and will depart for London at 05.50 am on Wednesdays, confirmed Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) authorities. The decision comes just after England moves India from its red … Read more
Using artificial body parts is not rare in humans. We have even seen pet dogs or cats with artificial legs. But in Vienna, the researchers have helped a bearded vulture to stand on his own feet by reconstructing its amputated foot. And may be this one is the ‘first bionic bird in the world.’ Bearded … Read more
Almost 5,000 people availed Covid vaccines so far through the walk-in vaccination centres set up by the HSE during this weekend. The centres started operation in 43 locations across the country from Friday. They all offer Pfizer vaccine without prior appointment to all people above 16 years. Through last week’s walk-in vaccination centres, more than … Read more
The Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell has said parishes should postpone first holy communions and confirmations until September as the government plans to revoke ban on these events by next month. The government had indicated that most of the restrictions would be eased by next month assuming these holy ceremonies too. As per the reports, … Read more
Irish boxer Kellie Harrington brought the second Gold medal for the country by winning Women’s Lightweight final in Tokyo Olympics. The 31 year old Dubliner smashed a tremendous victory over Brazil’s World No.1 boxer Beatriz Ferreira in the match took place at 6am today. It happens to be the last day of this Olympic season … Read more
India bags the first track and field Gold medal in the history of Olympics with Neeraj Chopra’s win in Javelin Throw Final in Tokyo. Neeraj, who has been in the medal hopes since the start of this Olympics threw an unbeaten 87.58 metres in the final, becoming the only second Indian after Abhinav Bindra to … Read more
Pregnant women in the country are urged to take vaccine as the number of expectant mothers with Covid had to be treated in ICUs. Dr Peter McKenna, HSE clinical director of women and infants health revealed that many pregnant women needed intensive care as a result of virus infection. The Northern Ireland authorities had also … Read more
The candy bar giant Snickers forced to pull their new advertisement in Spain amid criticism that spreading homophobia. The advertisement was featuring Aless Gibaja, a social media influencer in Spain turning in to a bearded man after taking a bite from Snickers bar. The commercial also depicted Gibaja in a ‘sexy’ way which the waiters … Read more
Wildfire in Greece continue to pose threat as many areas including Skopelos and neighbouring islands still blaze with fire. Many natives and tourists are being evacuated on ferries and fishing boats from the northern outskirts of Athens. So far two people have been killed including a firefighter. As of now firefighters are battling 15 wildfires … Read more
People attending outdoor parties in the country have to sit at one metre distance from each other, as per the new regulations from government. The decision comes after former Minister Katherine Zappone’s party in Dublin hotel became controversial. In the party almost 50 people were attendees including Tanaiste Leo Vradkar. Later Varadkar apologized for attending … Read more
Anjusha landed in Dublin with a suitcase full of dreams, hopes, and the Law as her lifeblood.
The football magician Lionel Messi will leave his home club ‘Barcelona,’ the club authorities said in a statement. Messi joined Barcelona when he was just 13 years old in 2004 and now completed more than one and half decade playing for them. “Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear … Read more
Akhilesh Mishra, the senior diplomat is appointed as the Ambassador for India to Ireland. He will succeed the now Ambassador Sandeep Kumar who is in charge since 2018. Mr Mishra is a 1989 batch IFS officer. Formerly he has worked as Indian Ambassador to Maldives and as Counsel General in Toronto, Canada. He also holds … Read more