World Water Day – Water For All
World Water Day is celebrated on March 22 across the world by the United Nations. It is about tackling the water crisis by addressing the reasons why so many people are being left behind. As sad and unfair as it…
World Poetry Day – from big to new names
World Poetry Day is celebrated on March 21 and was declared by UNESCO in 1999. Its purpose is to promote the reading, writing, publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the world. “Poetry speaks to our common humanity and our shared…
International Day of Happiness – Smile today
Did you know that today is the International Day of Happiness? Well, according to the United Nations it is. Since 2013, the UN has celebrated March 20 as a way to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of…
Cyclone Idai devastates Mozambique
Cyclone Idai has devastated large parts of Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe last week. According to the UN, it was the worst catastrophe caused by weather conditions in the southern hemisphere with millions of people being directly affected by the storm.…
Father’s Day in March
Do you think that Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June around the world? Well, you’re wrong. In many countries like Spain, it is celebrated on March 19. Why is Father’s Day celebrated on March 19 in…
Christchurch mosque massacre
A gun attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, during afternoon prayers has left 49 people dead Forty-nine people have been killed and another 48 hurt after mass shootings at two Christchurch mosques in what has been described…
Cold Pursuit – Movie review
This week I went to see another movie. And the truth is, I went for the popcorn. I am not going to lie. Liam Neeson movies are not my cup of tea. I do believe he is a very talented…
Irish Myths: Oisín and Tír na nÓg
Ireland is known for its rich heritage of mythological tales and ancient symbols. In Irish mythology, tales are usually put into four periods. The first one is called the Mythological Cycle that mainly comprises pre-Christian stories of the god-like early…
Blackout in Venezuela to the sixth day
Today (March 12) means Venezuelans have been 6 days immersed into darkness, as a massive nationwide blackout hit the country on Thursday evening. As the Irish Times puts it, even though “power cuts have become frequent events in recent years…