Author: Nasha Gazeta

Minister Naughton set to double fines for key road traffic offences

26.07.2022

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Ms. Hildegarde Naughton is set to introduce regulations that will double the fixed charges relating to key road safety offences including speeding, phone use and non-wearing of seatbelts. This will see the fine for speeding increase from €80 to €160 and the fine for using a mobile […]

Appeal of philanthropist Debbie Deegan to Russian-speaking community of Ireland

04.05.2022

To my dear Russian friends and colleagues, my opinion may not matter to many of you, but as Russia is my second homeland for a quarter of a century, I feel I have the right to express an opinion, I do not need a debate, I am simply offering the humble opinion of someone who […]

Letter to Editor

05.03.2022

My name is Ruslan, I live in Ashbourne. I decided to write to your newspaper about the fact that over the past few days I have seen a massive support for “president” Putin in Ireland. Of course, not only in Ireland, but I am writing now about our country. I was born in Belarus, not […]

RUSSIA IS A GIFT FOR THE SOUL

06.02.2022

Article by Leo Font (a student of Kalinka Russian Language School, Dublin, Ireland) about his visit of Russia During 2020 I took a decision that would change my life. We were in hard lockdown because of Covid and I wanted to challenge my mind during those difficult times, so I decided to learn the Russian […]

Why More Immigrant Entrepreneurs Are Needed in Ireland

02.02.2022

It has been estimated that about 10% of businesses in Ireland have been founded by immigrants, although the exact number is difficult to estimate. The level of contribution that they make to the Irish economy is also unknown, but it has been argued recently that its value is increasing significantly on a yearly basis. There […]

Choice-based letting, CBL

28.01.2022

CBL (Choice Based Letting) is a system used by some councils to allocate some of their housing to those on the social housing list. It involves applicants checking available properties online and expressing an interest in those that they wish to be considered for. Once applications close, the property will be offered to the applicant […]

Temporary derogation from driving and resting time rules due to driver shortage caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant

14.01.2022

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport have agreed to allow a temporary and urgent derogation in respect of certain provisions of the EU driving and resting time rules. The proposed derogation will apply to all operators and drivers subject to the EU driver’s hours and tachograph rules engaged in the carriage […]

2021 Records Lowest Number of Road Fatalities Since Recording Began in 1959

01.01.2022

9% drop in road deaths in 2021 compared to 2020 18 pedestrian deaths in 2021 the lowest figure since records began Males accounted for almost three quarters of all deaths in 2021 Tragic end to 2021 a reminder of just how fragile life is on the road Provisional road collision statistics show that the […]

Coca-Cola brings some ‘Real Magic’ to Designated Drivers this Christmas season

16.11.2021

Coca-Cola HBC is proud to announce the return of its Designated Driver initiative, the annual Christmas campaign that rewards those who stay sober on nights out to ensure their friends and family members get home safely. Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton, TD, today launched the road-safety campaign, together with ambassador […]

Invalidity Pension

15.11.2021

Richie MacRitchie is an information officer with Welfare Appeals, who provide information and representation on social welfare, housing, employment and other issues. Regular clinics are held in Russian language in the Larkin Unemployed Centre, North Strand Road, Dublin 3 and by zoom (Appointment is required) For details, visit http://www.welfareappeals.ie/index.php/en/russian-info . If you would like further […]