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Mass exodus of small landlords threatens government rent reform objectives
Eviction notices surge 35% as property owners rush to exit before new rules take effect The government’s planned rent reforms face a major setback as small landlords exit the market in large numbers ahead of new regulations taking effect, triggering a wave of evictions and raising concerns that the measures may backfire before achieving their
Amazon to cut 14,000 jobs globally as Irish workers face uncertainty
Tech giant reducing corporate workforce by 4% to streamline operations and fund AI investments Amazon has confirmed plans to lay off approximately 14,000 corporate employees worldwide as part of cost-cutting measures aimed at reducing management layers and funding its substantial artificial intelligence investments. The cuts will exclusively affect white-collar workers, representing about 4% of Amazon’s
Donegal records lowest house prices in Ireland as national property costs rise 7.6%
House prices in Ireland increased by 7.6 percent in the year to September, with Donegal remaining the most affordable county while Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown commands the highest prices, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The annual increase represents a slight acceleration from the 7.5 percent rise recorded in the year to August,
Government tightens citizenship and family reunification rules amid criticism
Refugees face five-year wait for citizenship as income thresholds rise sharply for workers The government has announced sweeping changes to citizenship and family reunification rules for non-European Economic Area workers and international protection applicants in Ireland, drawing sharp criticism from migrant rights advocates who say the restrictions have gone too far. Under the new regulations,
Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death by Bangladesh Tribunal in Crimes Against Humanity Case
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity, sentencing her to death following a months-long trial, according to local media reports. The three-judge panel delivered the verdict under tight security, with additional military and paramilitary forces deployed around the tribunal. The charges stem from the student-led uprising of
Amitabh Bachchan slashes paparazzi over fake news about Dharmendra, saying “no ethics left”
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has voiced his displeasure over the growing intrusion into Dharmendra and the Deol family’s privacy. 89-year-old actor Dharmendra is recovering at his home in Mumbai after a recent health scare, and a leaked video from his hospital room has caused widespread concern. A day after Sunny Deol criticised the paparazzi for being
Basil Varghese passes away in Castlebar, county Mayo
Basil Varghese (39), originally from Thekkumkudi, Vakkuvalli, Vengoor, Perumbavoor, has passed away in Ireland. Basil, who lived with his family in Castlebar, County Mayo, suddenly collapsed at home and was immediately rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He is survived by his wife Kuku Basil and their daughter. Funeral arrangements will be announced
Temu faces potential breach of EU digital marketplace rules over unsafe products
Chinese online retailer Temu is under investigation by the European Commission over potential violations of the EU’s digital marketplace regulations. Preliminary findings reveal that the platform has been selling illegal products, including small toys for infants and miniature electronics, which could pose safety risks. According to The Journal, The European Commission’s investigation suggests that Temu
AIC Dublin organizes badminton tournament in memory of Comrade Jain Paulose Puramatham
Registration open until November 24 for men’s doubles competition The Association of Indian Communists (AIC) Dublin Branch, the international arm of the CPI(M), is organizing a badminton tournament in memory of Comrade Jain Paulose Puramatham, who played a significant role in strengthening the leftist movement in Ireland. The men’s doubles tournament, which will feature cash
