Freelancers – as those in the creative industry are called, such as writers, designers and illustrators – were the ones who most quickly adapted to migrating to remote work during …
Ireland has the lowest traffic death rate in the entire European Union
Good news! Ireland had the lowest road fatality rate among all European Union countries in 2018, according to a new report released by Eurostat. Official data show that, for every …
Housing crisis: 65m² house sells for €475,000 in Dublin
The Dublin housing crisis does not seem to end. In January, we showed a garage being sold for €59,000. In the past few weeks, a small house in Glasthule, on …
Ireland’s 10 best restaurants in 2020
TripAdvisor revealed last Wednesday, the 29th, the winners of the Travelers’ Choice Awards 2020, which selects the best restaurants, hotels and tourist destinations based on the opinion of its millions …
The situation of Deliveroo drivers in Ireland
Last Wednesday, July 1, thousands of couriers organized a stoppage across Brazil to protest delivery services. App workers like iFood, Rappi and Uber Eats face precarious working conditions, with long …
The story behind some funny street names in Dublin
Like street signs, Dublin’s street names hold centuries of history. There is an entire book dedicated to the origin of the names of the main streets in the Irish capital. …
Ireland is among the worst countries in human trafficking
Trafficking in persons is a serious problem in Europe. Between 2013 and 2014, the European Union recorded more than 15,000 victims of human trafficking, 76% of whom were women or …
Brazilians sue travel agency because of exchange program
Two Brazilians from the city of Cascavel, in Paraná, are filing a lawsuit against Time 2 Travel Intercâmbios e Viagens (T2T) for services not provided. According to the CGN website, …
Burgh Quay Registration Office reopens on July 20th
The Burgh Quay Registration Office, the main Irish immigration service, will finally reopen on July 20, after months closed due to the pandemic. On-site service will be exclusive to foreigners …
Group of Brazilians face eviction in Dublin
A group of Brazilians living in Dublin received an eviction order this weekend, despite the government decree that prevents the expulsion of tenants during the coronavirus crisis. The group of …
Did you know? Europe’s first drive-thru restaurant opened in Dublin
In 1985, the first drive-thru in Ireland and Europe – a McDonald’s restaurant – opened at the Nutgrove Shopping Center in Rathfarnham, south Dublin. The opening took place eight years …
Despite reopening, 21% of Irish people still feel uncomfortable going to the pub
In 1985, the first drive-thru in Ireland and Europe – a McDonald’s restaurant – opened at the Nutgrove Shopping Center in Rathfarnham, south Dublin. After closed months, pubs will finally …