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Ireland Reshapes Fuel Policy to Defuse Street Blockades
energy1 month ago

Ireland Reshapes Fuel Policy to Defuse Street Blockades

Ireland unveiled more than €500 million in motor-fuel tax cuts to ease protests snarling ports and roads, after security forces cleared blockades at Galway, Foynes, and Dublin’s O’Connell Street. The package, contingent on emergency legislation, includes 10-cent per liter cuts on gasoline and diesel through July, on top of prior reductions, while delaying the May 1 carbon-tax hike to November and seeking EU approval for the diesel discount. Authorities warned the National Emergency Coordination Group that disruption to health and other services could persist even if protests end, and Sinn Féin was set to motion a no-confidence vote over the government’s handling of fuel taxes.

via politico.eu|
#economy#energy#fuel-taxes
Ireland mobilizes army to clear port-blocking protests over fuel taxes
politics1 month ago

Ireland mobilizes army to clear port-blocking protests over fuel taxes

The Irish government dispatched the army to remove trucks and tractors blocking key ports (Foynes and Whitegate) and major roads, citing risks to fuel supply and public health as protesters push for deeper fuel-tax cuts. Prime Minister Micheál Martin said reopening ports was essential and rejected talks with protesters who lack industry backing, while opposition criticized the escalation; the disruption threatens Ireland’s imports and essential services like water purification chemical supply.

via politico.eu|
#army#fuel-tax#ireland
Zelda’s 40th Anniversary Preview: Ports, Remakes, and a Quiet Celebration
gaming2 months ago

Zelda’s 40th Anniversary Preview: Ports, Remakes, and a Quiet Celebration

For Zelda’s 40th, predictions suggest Nintendo won’t launch a major new Zelda game this year; Tears of the Kingdom (2023) and Echoes of Wisdom (2024) have consumed development time. More likely are ports or HD remasters—Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD on Switch (or Switch 2)—and possible HD remakes of Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask, along with smaller announcements like amiibo or a teaser trailer, rather than a full-blown anniversary Direct.

via Nintendo Everything|
#gaming#nintendo-switch#ports
Sony's PC Port Strategy Tightens: Fewer First-Party Singles on PC, Insider Claims
gaming2 months ago

Sony's PC Port Strategy Tightens: Fewer First-Party Singles on PC, Insider Claims

An insider says Sony will release far fewer first-party single-player PC ports going forward, prioritizing its PS5 ecosystem; some ports may still arrive, but the shift could exclude live-service or multiplayer titles. Death Stranding 2 remains headed to PC, and prior ports (Spider-Man, Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon) are cited as modest performers, underscoring a strategy aimed at bolstering console sales rather than PC ROI.

via TechPowerUp|
#death-stranding-2#exclusives#gaming
February Partner Showcase Could Unleash a Switch 2 Port Bonanza
gaming3 months ago

February Partner Showcase Could Unleash a Switch 2 Port Bonanza

Kotaku reports that Nintendo is expected to open February with a Partner Showcase rather than a full first‑party Direct, likely focusing on Switch 2 ports for the year's first half. The event, rumored for Feb. 3–5, could feature third‑party ports such as Elden Ring, Borderlands 4, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with additional chatter about Call of Duty, Halo remakes, Sea of Thieves, Diablo 4, and Starfield ports, though nothing is confirmed and major new exclusives are not anticipated.

via Kotaku|
#february#gaming#nintendo-direct
Regional Port and Power Dynamics in the Horn of Africa
world5 months ago

Regional Port and Power Dynamics in the Horn of Africa

Egypt plans to develop ports in Assab and Doraleh to support its naval presence and pressure Ethiopia over the Nile water dispute, which centers on Ethiopia's completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Ethiopia, which controls its water flows and benefits from hydroelectric power, remains committed to its sovereignty and has diversified its port access, including leasing facilities in Somaliland. The situation highlights ongoing regional tensions and the importance of diplomatic approaches.

via The Maritime Executive|
#egypt#ethiopia#geopolitics
Trump's Offshore Wind Project Cancellations Spark Community and Industry Backlash
energy8 months ago

Trump's Offshore Wind Project Cancellations Spark Community and Industry Backlash

The Trump administration has canceled $679 million in federal funding for U.S. offshore wind port projects, impacting industry growth and jobs, despite the Biden administration's support for renewable energy expansion. This move is part of broader opposition to wind power, affecting projects across the country, including significant investments in ports like Humboldt Bay, California, which aim to develop offshore wind infrastructure and create high-paying jobs. The industry faces uncertainty amid political and financial challenges, but demand for renewable energy remains high.

via NPR|
#energy#federal-funding#offshore-wind