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For some social welfare payment schemes, you must pass a means test. But what exactly is it and how does means testing in Ireland work? Some types of social welfare payments require you to satisfy a means test as well as a habitual residence test. The means test is a way of checking if you […]
by Jacqueline Russe
PPS Number is useful for a number of reasons whether you are planning to move to Ireland or have already been on the island for some time. This article aims to give you everything there is to know about the PPS number, including whether you need it, how to apply, what to do if you […]
by Byra Gan
In need of something to do over the next couple of weeks ? Search no longer: the Dublin International Film Festival kicks off this Wednesday and promises fun for confirmed film fans and casual theatre attendees alike. If you’re new to the festival or the Dublin film scene, don’t panic: from box office information to […]
by Callie Hardy
Parasite review: The keywords in the movie that Koreans can understand! The world’s attention has been focused on the Oscar-winning Parasite, a Korean black comedy that is a tumultuous encounter between the poor Kim family and a poor family who live in luxury. What is noteworthy about this film is a contemporary Korean film, therefore, […]
by Mia Kim
It is important to keep in mind that foreign qualification recognition in Ireland comes in two distinct types: academic and professional. Foreigners who are planning to start working or studying here may be required to go through foreign qualification recognition in Ireland by one of several competent authorities that can validate their qualifications. Rules may […]
by Peter Dlhopolec
This is a fitting heavy metal genre for the ending of our incredible Metalhead Series, with five doom metal bands from Ireland! Doom metal is one of the more depressive genres of heavy metal, as opposed to the more aggressive style of most metal genres. Both the music and the lyrics try to evoke a […]
by Jacqueline Russe
We all have to work to live, sometimes, doing bad jobs is impossible to avoid. Babylon did a survey and found some answers and some useful information about jobs that you should avoid. What makes people happy in life? Without thinking too much, the answer could be: a happy family, a place to live, a […]
by Fernanda Otero
There are conflicting reports about the situation in Wuhan. How much of what we are being told is true and how does the official report stack up against what is being said on the ground. Our reporter in Taiwan gives us the details. Covid-19 disease, known as 2019-nCoV, has grown to be a global public […]
by Yawei Cheng
Whether you’re buying a new ride or importing your baby from another country, you must register your car with the Revenue Commission and pay a Vehicle Registration Tax in Ireland before you take to the roads. Not sure what Vehicle Registration Tax is? Read more to find out! When you buy a new car or […]
by Emma Grove