Italy’s investigation into Ryanair pricing a ‘joke’, says O’Leary | BreakingNews.ie

[ad_1] Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary brushed off an investigation by Italy’s anti-trust agency into the pricing of the low-cost carrier’s flights as a “joke” on Tuesday, blaming Italy’s populist…

Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to sedition and collusion charges | BreakingNews.ie

[ad_1] Prominent activist and publisher Jimmy Lai has pleaded not guilty to three charges of sedition and collusion with foreign countries in a landmark national security trial in Hong Kong.…

Airbnb agrees to pay €576 million to settle a tax dispute in Italy | BreakingNews.ie

[ad_1] Short-term rental platform Airbnb has agreed to pay €576 million to settle a years-long dispute over unpaid taxes in Italy but said it will not try to recover the…

Spotify to axe about 1,600 jobs to cut costs | BreakingNews.ie

[ad_1] Spotify is to cut almost a fifth of jobs at the music streaming business in a move affecting about 1,600 posts. Bosses at the technology firm said in a…

Smyths Toys Ireland sees pre-tax profits jump to over €5m | BreakingNews.ie

[ad_1] Pre-tax profits at the Irish business of toy retail giant Smyths last year increased by 22.5 per cent to €5.33 million. New accounts for Smyths Toys Ltd show revenues…

Founder of Binance crypto exchange admits failing to prevent money laundering | BreakingNews.ie

[ad_1] The founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has admitted he failed to take steps to prevent money laundering as the company agreed to pay more than $4…

Evan Ferguson among Republic of Ireland’s injury doubts for Netherlands clash | BreakingNews.ie

[ad_1] Brighton striker Evan Ferguson is among a number of players who are injury doubts for the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2024 qualifier against the Netherlands on Saturday. Blackburn’s on-loan…

Paper packaging group Smurfit Kappa points to positive signs in Germany | BreakingNews.ie

[ad_1] Smurfit Kappa has said a decline in demand for its boxes slowed further in the third quarter, while it saw tentative improvements in its German order books that could…

Former Aughnish chair says negligent advice led to €3.3m back tax bill | BreakingNews.ie

[ad_1] A former chairman and MD of aluminium manufacturer, Aughinish Alumina in Limerick, claims negligent advice from his tax adviser led to him facing a bill for €3.3 million in…

Rugby World Cup drives Irish spending in France while volumes at home slump | BreakingNews.ie

[ad_1] Card spending was down 8 per cent in September compared to the previous month as the end of summer put a dampener on consumer spending habits. Figures from Bank…