Dublin, December 3, 2025 – Senator Mary Fitzpatrick, Seanad Spokesperson on Dublin, Local Government & Heritage, has issued a strong appeal for increased government funding to support Ireland’s youth services, warning that current levels of support are precarious and unsustainable. Funding Crisis in Youth Work Fitzpatrick praised the dedication of youth workers but stressed that […]
Continue ReadingCalum Brown and his team share their findings on managing native and non-native deer species in Scotland and discuss potential solutions. Scotland’s deer numbers are thought to be at an all-time high. Although estimates vary, something like a million deer currently roam the land, around double the numbers present in 1990. This growing population has […]
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Israeli security forces raided the organisation’s offices in Ramallah and Hebron on 1 December, vandalising property and detaining staff. According to OHCHR, people present in the buildings were blindfolded, handcuffed and made to kneel or lie on the floor for several hours. Eight men were detained. The union (UAWC) is licensed under Palestinian law and has supported farmers and rural communities for decades – […]
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The Commission has proposed several new initiatives to strengthen the EU’s economic security and boost competitiveness. A strategic approach to strengthen Europe’s economic security The new approach outlines concrete steps to make the EU stronger and more resilient in the face of growing external economic threats, while remaining open and committed to international trade and […]
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🏦 Business & Macro ⚡ Climate & Energy 💻 Tech & Development Finance 🌍 Geopolitics & Policy 🛡️ Security & Human Rights 📈 Broader Trends Here’s a compact references section in short‑form with embedded links for easy access: References: APAnews, Reuters, Ecofin Agency, Trading Economics – Ghana inflation; Africa Private Equity News, Billionaires Africa, FMO, […]
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Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has shaken up the global tech landscape with the release of two new open-source AI models that it claims rival or surpass leading U.S. systems such as OpenAI’s GPT‑5 and Google’s Gemini‑3 Pro VentureBeat Mathrubhumi English. Breakthrough Models The company introduced DeepSeek‑V3.2 and DeepSeek‑V3.2‑Speciale, designed to excel in complex reasoning, […]
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Dublin, December 3, 2025 – Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon TD has confirmed the release of €9.5 million in payments under the 2025 Protein Aid Scheme, a key support initiative for Ireland’s tillage sector. Boost for Sustainable Farming The scheme incentivises the cultivation of nitrogen‑fixing crops such as beans, peas, lupins, […]
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A landmark research project examining the early career journeys of teachers in Ireland has been officially launched today (3 December 2025) by the Department of Education and Youth and the Teaching Council. Teachers’ Professional Journeys: The First Decade is the first study of its kind in the State, designed to follow teachers from their initial […]
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The United Kingdom today welcomed Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Ms. Elke Büdenbender to Windsor Castle, marking the first German state visit in 27 years. The King and Queen, joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, received the German head of state with full ceremonial honors, underscoring the depth of Anglo-German ties Yahoo News […]
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Ireland–Ukraine Relations Strengthened as Economic Forum Caps Historic Visit Dublin, December 2, 2025 – Ireland and Ukraine have deepened their partnership as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska concluded their official visit with a series of high-level engagements, culminating in the launch of the Ireland–Ukraine Economic Forum at Iveagh House. Bilateral Talks with […]
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