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A new agreement has paved the way for the reciprocal exchange of driving licences between Ireland and Moldova. The agreement signed at Leinster House during a visit by the Moldovan president provides for the mutual recognition and exchange of driving licences between the two countries.

Price gouging is not responsible for the sharp increases in fuel prices following the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has concluded. In a 27-page report published today, the CCPC reveals that it has received more than 900 complaints from

Greece has become the latest country to announce the introduction of a blanket ban on children's use of social media. New legislation will establish a "digital age of majority" prohibiting access to social media for children under the age of 15 with effect from 1 January 2027, the Greek government a

A man has been fined after "startling" Thailand's beloved pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, by entering her zoo enclosure. The man, who has not been named, was convicted of trespassing and fined 10,000 baht (around €267 or £233), the BBC reports.

Dublin firm Tracey Solicitors LLP has promoted Monika Kealy to senior associate solicitor. Ms Kealy joined the firm as a legal executive in 2010, before qualifying as a solicitor in 2018.

Donald Trump's threat to wipe out "a whole civilisation" may amount to a "threat to commit genocide", the head of Amnesty International has said.

The EU tobacco control framework is to be overhauled after an evaluation highlighted growing challenges linked to the rapid emergence of novel tobacco and nicotine products, particularly among young people. The European Commission last week published the evaluation report, which assesses the effecti

A targeted amendment to the mortgage measures is to exempt certain principal home bridging loans from the loan-to-income (LTI) limit. The Central Bank of Ireland today announced the changes to the mortgage measures, which are macroprudential regulations that set limits on mortgage lending to support

Former Law Society president Maura Derivan has been presented with the inaugural Trophée De L'Égalité in Paris in recognition of her work to advance gender equality, diversity and inclusion in the Irish solicitors' profession. Ms Derivan received the award at the recent Summit o

A man dressed in a giant bird costume is officially in the running to become a member of the Scottish Parliament. Robert Pownall – founder of wildlife advocacy organisation Protect the Wild – has announced he is standing as a candidate in Edinburgh Central and will campaign entirely dres

Europe’s battery energy storage sector is increasingly facing regulatory and grid‑access barriers after 18 months of unprecedented expansion, according to new analysis from Fieldfisher. The European law firm's latest report focuses on the European Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) economy

Two rival newspapers are set for a court battle over a unique arrangement that saw one included as an insert in the other. The Las Vegas Review-Journal and the Las Vegas Sun are the last newspapers in the US operating under a "joint operating agreement" model introduced in 1970.

Legislation introducing new fast-track approval processes for critical infrastructure has been published by the government. The Critical Infrastructure Bill will mandate every public body to do everything within its power to accelerate approval of any designated projects or programmes to the maximum

Tughans lawyer Aoife Murray has been appointed as chair of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Northern Ireland Young Planners Committee. The committee supports early career planners across Northern Ireland through professional development, networking and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.

We have moved the closing date for the LEAP Irish Law Awards 2026 to Friday, 17th April 2026. This gives your company an additional fortnight to polish your entries and ensure your accomplishments receive the national prestige they deserve.