Champagne Industry Takes Body Blow From Coronavirus Lockdowns
July 31, 2020 No Responses

Champagne Industry Takes Body Blow From Coronavirus Lockdowns

Covid-19 has dealt the champagne industry a blow with lockdown curbs on weddings, eating out and parties all affecting the market. Producers in France’s eastern Champagne region, headquarters of the global industry, say they have lost an estimated €1.7 billion...
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Aer Lingus Owner IAG Announces Pre-Tax Losses Of €4.2 Billion
July 31, 2020 No Responses

Aer Lingus Owner IAG Announces Pre-Tax Losses Of €4.2 Billion

The parent company of Aer Lingus, IAG swung to a pre-tax loss of €4.2 billion in the first six months of the year. This is down from a €1 billion profit in the same period a year ago. Revenue was...
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Alleged IS Member Lisa Smith Set For Trial At Special Criminal Court
July 31, 2020 No Responses

Alleged IS Member Lisa Smith Set For Trial At Special Criminal Court

An alleged member of so-called Islamic State has been sent forward for trial to the non-jury Special Criminal court. Lisa Smith, 38, from Co Louth has been charged with the membership of an unlawful organization under 2005 terror legislation and...
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Two Former RUC Officers Will Not Be Prosecuted For Fatal Shootings In 1969
July 30, 2020 No Responses

Two Former RUC Officers Will Not Be Prosecuted For Fatal Shootings In 1969

Two former police officers will not be prosecuted over two fatal shootings in Belfast 50 years ago. The first child to be killed in the Troubles, Patrick Rooney (9), along with Hugh McCabe (20), and Samuel McLarnon (28) died amid...
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Sergio Perez Out Of British Grand Prix After Testing Positive For Covid-19
July 30, 2020 No Responses

Sergio Perez Out Of British Grand Prix After Testing Positive For Covid-19

Sergio Perez has tested positive for coronavirus on the eve of the British Grand Prix. The Mexican (30) who drives for the Silverstone-based Racing Point team, is now in quarantine and has been ruled out of Sunday’s race. Perez, who...
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Contact Tracing App Released For Download In The North
July 30, 2020 No Responses

Contact Tracing App Released For Download In The North

The app for tracking and tracing coronavirus in Northern Ireland has been released for download. It is called Stop Covid NI and is aimed at interrupting the spread of coronavirus by finding those most at risk of catching it. Should...
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No Guarantee That Pubs And Bars Can Reopen This Month Says Tánaiste
July 30, 2020 No Responses

No Guarantee That Pubs And Bars Can Reopen This Month Says Tánaiste

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he hopes pubs that do not serve food can reopen for business on August 10th, but there are no guarantees. Pub lobby groups have called on the Government to release guidelines that will allow them...
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US Economy Shrinks By Over 30% In Second Quarter
July 30, 2020 No Responses

US Economy Shrinks By Over 30% In Second Quarter

The US economy shrank at a dizzying 32.9 per cent annual rate in the second quarter – by far the worst quarterly plunge ever. The coronavirus outbreak has shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions of people out of work...
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Swiss Prosecutor Opens Criminal Proceedings Against FIFA’s President
July 30, 2020 No Responses

Swiss Prosecutor Opens Criminal Proceedings Against FIFA’s President

The Swiss special federal public prosecutor has opened criminal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The proceedings follow an investigation by the prosecutor, Stefan Keller, into complaints regarding meetings between Mr Infantino, Swiss attorn...
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Rugby’s Six Nations To Restart On October 24
July 30, 2020 No Responses

Rugby’s Six Nations To Restart On October 24

The postponed games from the final two rounds of the 2020 Six Nations tournament will conclude on the weekends of October 24th and 31st. World Rugby made the announcement along with a program of autumn internationals. International rugby was halted...
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