Every year on 30 March, we observe International Day of Zero Waste to raise awareness about the importance of managing waste responsibly and encouraging sustainable consumption and production. In the EU, the average person produces 511kg of waste each year and only 38% of waste is recycled. This is a serious challenge and the […]
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Amazon is eyeing a $15 billion warehouse expansion in the U.S., which could bring up to 80 new logistics facilities to both urban and rural areas. The company is actively seeking capital partners to fund this ambitious expansion, with potential proposals being solicited, as reported by Bloomberg News on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources familiar with […]
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In a sudden turn of events, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on most of the tariffs imposed on global trade partners. The suspension, effective immediately, came hours after the administration rolled out a new “Liberation Day” tariff plan on April 2, 2025, which introduced a 10% baseline tariff on imports from nearly all […]
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In a statement delivered to the Dáil, Taoiseach Micheál Martin expressed significant concern over recent U.S. tariffs, which could have serious ramifications for Ireland’s economy and trade relations. The announcement of new tariffs by the U.S. administration on April 2nd, 2025, which include a 20% blanket tariff on all EU exports, comes as part of […]
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Ministers Norma Foley and Hildegarde Naughton have announced a €27 million investment in disability services for 2025, a €4 million increase from last year, aimed at improving infrastructure for children’s services, day services, respite care, and residential facilities. This funding supports the government’s broader goals outlined in the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024–2026 and […]
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The Indigenous Karen people and the Thai Lanna community of Thailand are concerned about plans to divert and dam the Yuam river and its branches, which could undo years of careful stewardship. Members of both communities spoke to a team from UN University ahead of the release of the 2025 Interconnected Disaster Risks report which tracks how […]
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European pharmaceutical companies are sounding the alarm over the potential relocation of operations to the United States due to looming tariffs on the sector, as warned by US President Donald Trump. At a crucial meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) highlighted the risk […]
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NATO’s Secretary General has voiced growing concerns over China’s increasing military presence and exercises near Taiwan, emphasizing the need for collective action to ensure the security of global sea lanes. This marks a significant shift in NATO’s strategic focus, extending its attention beyond traditional European borders. NATO has been strengthening ties with Indo-Pacific allies, including […]
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised alarm over increasing barriers to sexual and reproductive healthcare in Romania, as women and girls face growing challenges in accessing abortion, contraception, and sexual education. The report, titled ‘It’s Happening Even Without You Noticing’, criticizes the Romanian government’s failure to uphold fundamental reproductive rights. Song Ah Lee, former Finberg […]
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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Tuesday that the UK is not required to prevent parliamentary privilege from overriding privacy injunctions. This decision reaffirms the principle of parliamentary sovereignty, which grants UK parliamentarians immunity from external legal actions while performing their duties. The case stemmed from a challenge brought by British businessman Sir […]
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