Just saw this article.
It includes irreplaceable objects from the Ming Dynasty, Tibetan Buddhist paintings and rare prints and regarded by experts as one of the most important Asian collections in Europe.
The collection has been on display since November 13th. More information at National Museum's website.
Good news for now, but for how long until the outsourcing issue is resolved. See reuter's article.
The EU is proposing a hefty fine of upto EUR250K and 10 years in jail for hiring illegal immigrants instead of targeting illegal immigrants.
If the proposal, known as the Sanctions Directive, is ratified, bosses will be hit by fines that will increase in proportion to the number of illegals they employ and re-offences could lead to criminal prosecutions. They will also be liable for any unpaid taxes and barred from public procurement tenders for up to five years.
(Source: Irish Independent)
Industrial action will happen from November 24th, and travel agents are advising people not to travel with AerLingus this Christmas (Irish Independent).
It issued the notice of action after management walked out of talks on its plans to make €74m savings by outsourcing and cutbacks. Under the terms of an agreement with the airline, the union cannot take industrial action before November 24.
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I'm referring the annoying liquid restrictions at airports, at least it will be lifted. I'll try and update more on this as time goes by.