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Will 2024 be, like 1933, the year of destruction of democracy? Source: El Pais

Opinion STATE OF THE WORLD Analysis Will 2024 be, like 1933, the year of destruction of democracy? Hitler became chancellor of Germany through the ballot box. With elections taking place in many parts of the world, this year could trigger … Continue reading

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“Disinvited Publicly”. Strong words and essential to understand. “The Treason Of The Intellectuals,” With Niall Ferguson

Videos “The Treason Of The Intellectuals,” With Niall Ferguson In this interview, Ferguson discusses his stunning essay “The Treason of the Intellectuals,” published in December 2023 in the Free Press. The essay delves deeply into the changes Ferguson has observed … Continue reading

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Abandoned potential homes in Ireland; Census said 166,000+. Urban abandonments and dereliction maintained a dialogue of potential homes abandoned and it is now people like Jude Sherry, Frank O’Connor, Anois who maintain the narrative. Vacant property tax has been introduced but it is a cosmetic failure. What can Ireland learn from Japan? There is no need, other than the profit motive, to hoard properties while our homeless crisis is rising and while immigrants are arriving in Ireland. McVerry Trust started the initiative rolling back in 2018 by engaging with the Government Repair and Lease; now there are better incentives for landlords to get the resources to invest in properties and re-introduces homes to the market space. Article about Japan is from Business Insider. Ireland needs to “Piggy Back” on the experience of others – it is time to back out greedy people from our system to provide accommodation for people in need.

Newsletters Log in Real Estate Why Japan has more than 8 million cheap abandoned houses that people are renovating into dream homes Amanda Goh, Jordan Pandy, and Cheryl Teh Jan 24, 2024, 8:06 AM UTC NEW LOOK Sign up to … Continue reading

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