Portugal – The destination for summer

Portugal is one of Irish tourists’ top holiday destinations, and it’s easy to see why! From North to South, Portugal has something to offer all types of holidaymakers, whether you fancy a weekend city break or a sunny beach getaway.  This edition of the Portugal newsletter focuses on all that’s happening in the beautiful city…

Monkeypox: What We Know So Far – TMB

The Monkeypox Virus comes from the same family of viruses as Smallpox and was initially recognised in 1958 in research monkeys. While some of the signs and symptoms of Monkeypox are similar to that of Smallpox, Monkeypox has a significantly lower death rate than Smallpox: 3-5% vs. 30% respectively. So far, symptoms of Monkeypox in humans…

Ireland raising safety of journalists and the vital work of media in conflict zones

Recognising that media freedom and the safety of journalists remain under threat around the world and acknowledging the critical role of journalists and media professionals in ensuring transparency and accountability from those in power, Minister Coveney addressed the Dáil today, Tuesday 23 May. The Minister said: “While the television cameras and the eyes of the world…