Borussia Dortmund Bus Bombed for Money
A man has been charged with the attack on the Borussia Dortmund team bus on 11th April which injured two people. The 28 – year – old, who has been identified as Sergej W, was staying in a room at…
Celebrating Cultures, Promoting Integration
Celebrating Cultures, Promoting Integration
Jenny Bui
Forbidden Music – Mosul Violinist Brings Back Music
A violinist returns to play amongst ruins in a city where playing music is forbidden and punishable by death. Ameen Mukdad, a violinist from the Iraqi city of Mosul has returned to Mosul to give his first performance near a…
International Literature Festival Dublin
Love literature? Love writing? Then don’t miss the International Literature Festival Dublin which takes place from 20th – 29th May 2017. The festival was founded in 1998 and has ever since invited the finest writers in the world to present…
Natural Heritage Sites Threatened by Criminals
According to a WWF report, almost half of the UNESCO world heritage sites are threatened by wildlife crimes which include poaching, illegal fishing, logging and trafficking of rare species. These crimes are committed in 45% of natural World Heritage sites.…
Karaoke in Dublin
What could be better than spending your night out in Dublin by grabbing a group of friends and coercing them into singing with you along to Oasis’ or ABBA’s hits in one of the numerous pubs and karaoke bars. Often,…
Can a Diet Without Milk Damage Your Bones?
According to a survey by the UK National Osteoporosis Society, 20% of young adults under 25 leave out or reduce diary in their diet The survey also suggests that many base their decision on advice they were given by bloggers…
Pope Opens Launderette for the Poor
Pope Francis has opened a free launderette for poor and homeless people in Rome called the Pope Francis Laundry. The facility includes washing machines, tumble dryers and offers detergents. The Vatican said that the project aimed at restoring dignity to…
China Offers Rewards For Spy-related Information
China decided to dig deep in its pockets in order to obtain information that will lead to the discovery of foreign spies. It was announced in the Beijing Daily, a communist party newspaper, that Beijing’s residents are offered up to…
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{:en} Usually, it’s old castles, abandoned mansions or former hospitals for the mentally ill that are haunted by ghosts and spirits. Dublin is home to a number of places that are said to be haunted by otherworldly spirits. Visit the…
US Launches Missile Strike Against Syria
The Us has launched missiles in retaliation for the Syrian government’s chemical attack on a town held by rebels. At least 80 people including children died in the chemical attack on the town of Khan Sheikhoun. Prior to the attack,…