The statistics are sobering: one in every four women will be exposed to domestic violence at some time in their lives. Even worse, according to a report from the World Health Organization, one in every three women worldwide has been beaten, abused and
‘Improving Migrant Demo-cratic Participation in Ireland’ was the title of a conference held at European Parliament House recently, launching a new campaign to encourage Ireland’s newcomers to get more politically active.
Turkish ambassador to Ireland Necip Egüz talks to Eda Halis about the experience of Turkish immigrants in Ireland, as well as political and economic relations between the two countries
Captain Phillips Dir: Paul Greengrass
Two years after it began, Syrians are still living amid a violent civil war. Their President Bashar al-Assad continues to clash daily with his opponents in his determination to stay in power.More than 100,000 people have been killed since
Prisoners Dir: Denis Villeneuve
Galway All Stars were the big winners of the Tesco Mobile Sari Cup at the 17th annual Sari SoccerFest, held in Dublin’s Phoenix Park on the weekend of 14-15 September.
About Time Dir: Richard Curtis
For more than two months now since the military’s removal of Egypt’s first democratically elected president, widespread demonstrations and protests have destabilised the country, with the army’s clashes with supporters
What Maisie Knew Dir: Scott McGehee & David Siegel
Action movie 2 Guns takes two US agents posing as criminals – played by veteran actors Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg – who are forced to work together, though each is unaware of the other’s secret mission.
Bulgur salad is a traditional Turkish food, and also goes by the name ‘kısır’. Fine bulgur wheat is used to make the salad, along with tomato puree and fresh tomatoes,
One of the five pillars of Islam, the month-long fast of Ramadan sees Muslims rededicate themselves to their faith by abstaining from food during from sunrise to sun set, among other acts of restraint and self-discipline.