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Dogecoin is struggling to maintain its recent upward momentum after sliding below crucial support zones, signaling a potential shift in short-term sentiment. The popular memecoin is trading at $0.2447, down 8.42% in the last 24 hours, though it remains up nearly 6% over the past week, according to data from crypto.news. Over the past few weeks, Dogecoin’s price movements have …

The Government’s upcoming Budget announcement will include a range of measures targeting homeowners, workers, and businesses — with mortgage interest relief extended for another year and several tax adjustments on the way. The €9.4 billion package, set to be finalized today, will also focus on supporting the arts, promoting tourism, and reviving stalled housing projects. Mortgage Interest Relief and Housing …

Ireland’s hospitality sector is set to receive a long-anticipated boost, as the government has agreed to include a Value Added Tax (VAT) reduction in next year’s national Budget. The measure, part of Tuesday’s €9.4 billion Budget package, is designed to provide relief to restaurants, cafés, and other service-based businesses—but it won’t take effect until mid-2026. VAT Reduction Details Under the …

Dublin City Council (DCC) has confirmed it is working closely with the Department of Housing, the Land Development Agency (LDA), and Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) to speed up the delivery of homes for first-time buyers and households on the social housing list. Mick Mulhern, Assistant CEO for Housing at DCC, said the council is coordinating activity across more than 100 …

The Irish Government is preparing to move ahead with legislation to remove the long-standing 32 million passenger cap at Dublin Airport, a restriction that has been at the heart of a heated debate over economic growth and environmental sustainability. A spokesperson for Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien confirmed that he plans to bring a memo to Cabinet in the coming weeks, …

The United States has ended a long-standing tax-free allowance on parcels arriving from Europe valued under $800 (€685), a change that takes effect today. From now on, only letters, documents, and small gift parcels worth under $100 (€85) will be exempt from tariffs. Any package sent from Ireland or elsewhere in Europe to the US above this threshold will be …

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris has welcomed the new EU–US trade framework announced today, describing it as a significant step in providing certainty for Irish exporters. The agreement confirms a single 15% tariff rate on EU goods entering the United States, including pharmaceuticals and semiconductors—sectors previously at risk of much higher duties under US Section …

Leprino Foods, one of the world’s largest mozzarella producers, has announced it will close its manufacturing facility in Portlaoise, Co Laois, during the second half of 2026. The plant, which employs 132 staff, specializes in the production of mozzarella and string cheese. Reasons Behind the Closure In a statement, the company described the decision as “difficult but necessary,” noting that …

Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund—the largest in the world—has announced it will divest from six companies with operations connected to the West Bank and Gaza. The decision follows a formal ethics review into the fund’s Israeli holdings, amid mounting scrutiny over investments linked to the ongoing conflict. The fund did not immediately disclose the names of the companies involved. …

A high-stakes trade agreement between the European Union and the United States is edging closer, centered around a proposed 15% base tariff on EU goods. While both sides have inched toward consensus, past attempts have faltered late in negotiations—most recently due to pushback from the White House. Whether this deal will break that cycle remains uncertain. Framework of the Potential …