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The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Motorist doing 188kmh one of almost 3k drivers caught speeding across bank holiday as Gardai seize over 400 vehicles
A MOTORIST in Dublin was caught driving 188kmh in a 100kph zone by Gardai over the June Bank Holiday weekend. Gardai caught the motorist amid a safety operation in place nationwide from 7am on Thursday until today, as part of the June 1 Nearly 3,000 drivers were detected speeding during the bank holiday weekend Credit: AG News/Alamy Live News Since the operation commenced on Thursday morning, nearly 3,000 drivers have been detected for speeding offences. There was one fatality on the Irish During the operation, This led to 167 arrests for suspected driving under the influence of an intoxicant. READ MORE ON GARDA The cops revealed that most road motorists were travelling within the designated speed limit, but some drivers were detected to be driving dangerously. One of the motorists was detected driving 99km/h in a 50km/h zone on the R212 at Clones, Co Another driver was caught speeding 114km/h in a 60km/h zone on the R147 at Dunboyne, Co Once was detected driving 119km/h in an 80km/h zone on the R148 at Broadford, Co Most read in Irish News And another was spotted speeding 188km/h in a 100km/h zone on the M50 at Templeogue in Additionally, fixed charge notices were issued for other road offences during the operation. Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads This applies over 210 fines for using mobile phones, over 215 for unaccompanied learner drivers, and over 70 for not wearing seatbelts. And there were 99 vehicles seized from learner permit holders driving unaccompanied. Another 380 vehicles were seized for having no tax or insurance. SAFETY PLEA Gardai urges drivers to never drive under the influence of And they are asking drivers to ensure that seatbelts are fastened, including passengers, and keep their eyes always on the road. Gardai said: "An Garda Síochána continue to appeal to all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to slow down and to always choose a speed that is appropriate to the driving conditions, to wear your seatbelt and keep your eyes always on the road." Last year, there were 174 people killed on Irish roads. There were also fourteen serious collisions that resulted in fourteen individuals sustaining "severe and life-threatening injuries".
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Canary Islands holiday fears latest with ‘not a free bar' tourist alert amid ‘severe' 3-hotspot accommodation issue
THE President of the Canary Islands has insisted that his government welcomes holidaymakers but warned: "We are not a free bar." Punters heading for Spain face another summer of chaos as an 7 Holidaymakers cowered in hotel rooms and awkwardly watched from the sidelines as residents kicked off anti-tourism demonstrations Credit: Alamy Live News 7 Hostile messages against foreigners and tourists written on public walls are on the rise Credit: Canarian Weekly 7 Fears are growing that the movement could become more hateful Credit: Getty Images - Getty 7 Canarian Islands president Fernando Clavijo has insisted the government is not against tourism Credit: Getty Thousands across the Spanish archipelago's islands, including Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura , with around 23,000 chanting: "The Canaries has a limit." Lanzarote locals Canarian Coalition leader Fernando Clavijo yesterday said that while his government welcomes tourists, uncontrolled numbers won't be allowed enter the islands at the expense of locals and the environment. READ MORE IN HOLIDAY PROTESTS He said: "We will never be against tourism." But he warned that the islands must be protected so that "our children and grandchildren can live here". He continued: "We are firmly in favour of the Canary Islands and fair working conditions. "Of the €25billion that the tourism sector brings in, the more that stays here, the better." Most read in News Travel He said the Canary Islands government "rolls out the red carpet" for people who wants to invest in the area and generate wealth, but their job is to ensure "this wealth is distributed fairly". Despite pushback on tourism from officials and locals alike, Irish bars in Lanzarote claim Anti-tourist mob attacks holidaymakers with water guns as they vow Spain faces 'long hot summer' of protest carnage Rebecca Flanagan, from Nelly's Irish Bar in the Old Town of Puerto del Carmen, said there is "definitely no decrease in Irish tourists" since the She told The Irish Sun: "The Canarian people are not protesting against tourism, they are protesting because a lot of tourists have bought up the homes on the island as holiday homes, which has increased the price of accommodation. "We are all short staffed because of the lack of long term rentals, a lot of these holiday lets have no licence, so no tax is being paid." Rebecca said around 85 per cent of people on the island of However, many have been left frustrated and feel hard done by as they can no longer afford high rents and house prices. She said: "They love the tourist industry but are just frustrated that they can't afford to own a house and their children will definitely not be able to afford a house. "I have two children who were born here, 18 and 16, they will both be leaving the island to go to mainland Spain to study and they will probably never be able to afford a property here." More than one million foreign tourists visit the Canary Islands each month, compared to a local population of 2.2 million, according to official data. And Spain, which had a record number of tourist arrivals in 2024, expects even more visitors this year. When it comes to running a business in the Canary Islands, Rebecca said there has been little difference in their trade. She said: "As far as the business goes we are lucky, we are doing well with a good repeat trade so the demonstrations haven't affected us." STRIKE CHAOS Hotel workers in the Balearic islands are also And amid the unrest over tourism numbers, new Airbnb rules are due to kick in in Spain after latest figures showed that the average cost of rent has doubled, with property prices increasing by a staggering 44 per cent over the past decade. The country is calling for the removal of thousands of holiday listings from the A n estimated 65,935 Airbnb not including their license number, not specifying if the owner was an individual or a Locals have been arguing that the rise in Airbnb and holiday lets was adding to the She explained: "The impact will be most severe in tourist hotspots like "Many unlicensed properties will disappear from platforms, while remaining listings will face stricter regulations and registration requirements. "Tourists will need to adapt to this new, more regulated market." If you have already booked an Airbnb for the And it may also lead to price hikes in ANOTHER BLOW Spain is also slapping a new 21 per cent VAT on short term rentals, which is more than double the current rate for hotels at 10 per cent. This introduction will discourage short term rentals for less than 30 days, prioritising long-term residential stability for locals in the hopes of fixing the housing crisis in the country. Holidaymakers earlier this month cowered in hotel rooms and awkwardly watched from the sidelines as Dozens of armed officers from the National Sunseekers were 7 'Tourists Go Home' slogans across the south of Tenerife Credit: Canarian Weekly 7 Around 50 people gather in front of the Sagrada Familia under the slogan "Canarias tiene un limite" ("The Canary Islands have a limit") in Barcelona, Spain on May 18 Credit: Getty Images - Getty 7 Thousands of locals march along the seafront overlooking the city beach in Las Palmas, the capital of Gran Canaria Credit: Alamy Live News
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Bizarre moment Trump plays ‘kill the Boer' video in front of President Ramaphosa as he doubles down on genocide claims
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PRESIDENT Donald Trump showed a bizarre video to South Africa's leader as he insisted his country's government is allowing a "genocide" to take place on white farmers. The president dimmed the lights and shushed President Cyril Ramaphosa as he displayed a controversial clip of a rally where South Africans chanted a song appearing to call for violence. 1 President Donald Trump meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office on Wednesday Credit: Alamy Live News Trump hosted Ramaphosa at the White House on Wednesday to confront him about claims that South Africa's Black-led government isn't punishing people who kill white people. South Africa has strongly denied all of the allegations, and Ramphosa asked for the meeting to fix the relationship between the US and South Africa. The chat started off friendly as Trump complimented the South African golfers that Ramaphosa brought to the Oval Office. Then, Trump played a video that he said showed evidence of a genocide of white farmers in South Africa. READ MORE ON TRUMP GOLDEN TOUCH Trump unveils half-a-trillion dollar 'Golden Dome' plan to be ready by 2029 The video showed a rally from last year where attendees chanted "Kill the Boer, the farmer," which is an inflammatory anti-apartheid song. Ramaphosa tried to speak to Trump while the clip started to play, but Trump pointed at the video, telling him to pay attention. After the video ended, Trump showed printouts of articles that he claimed showed evidence of the alleged genocide. "Death, death, death," the president said as he flipped through the pages. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Bizarre moment Trump plays ‘kill the Boer' video in front of President Ramaphosa as he doubles down on genocide claims
PRESIDENT Donald Trump showed a bizarre video to South Africa's leader as he insisted his country's government is allowing a "genocide" to take place on white farmers. The president dimmed the lights and shushed President Cyril Ramaphosa as he displayed a controversial clip of a rally where South Africans chanted a song appearing to call for violence. 1 President Donald Trump meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office on Wednesday Credit: Alamy Live News Trump hosted Ramaphosa at the White House on Wednesday to confront him about claims that South Africa's Black-led government isn't punishing people who kill white people. South Africa has strongly denied all of the allegations, and Ramphosa asked for the meeting to fix the relationship between the US and South Africa. The chat started off friendly as Trump complimented the South African golfers that Ramaphosa brought to the Oval Office. Then, Trump played a video that he said showed evidence of a genocide of white farmers in South Africa. READ MORE ON TRUMP The video showed a rally from last year where attendees chanted "Kill the Boer, the farmer," which is an inflammatory anti-apartheid song. Ramaphosa tried to speak to Trump while the clip started to play, but Trump pointed at the video, telling him to pay attention. After the video ended, Trump showed printouts of articles that he claimed showed evidence of the alleged genocide. "Death, death, death," the president said as he flipped through the pages. Most read in The US Sun More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm stuck in my Airbnb' – Irish tourists ‘scared' to leave rooms as thousands join latest Spain protest after warning
TERRIFIED Irish holidaymakers in Spain this weekend hid in their hotels as protestors took to the streets in their thousands and demanded an end to mass tourism. Some 3 A tourist watches on as protesters call for a change to the tourism model in the Canary Islands Credit: REUTERS 3 Thousands march along the seafront overlooking the beach in Gran Canaria Credit: Alamy Live News Demonstrations were held on Sunday in And holidaymakers cowered in hotel rooms and awkwardly watched from the sidelines as Dozens of armed officers from the National Sunseekers were READ MORE IN TRAVEL But with hostile messages against foreigners and tourists written on public walls on the rise, fears have grown that the movement could Earlier this month, a protestor in One Irish holidaymaker, 32, told how he was too "scared" to be on the streets while the protests were underway on Sunday. Alberto Babo told MailOnline: "I didn't go out today due to the protests, I'm stuck in my Airbnb to avoid the crowds. Most read in News Travel "I hope they are not violent or anything but just to be safe I'm here. All I can hear is the noise." I'm a Lanzarote ladette who drinks all day & sunbed hogs, I pay locals' wages, I'm fuming they're moaning about tourists Demonstrators were heard shouting "Canarias No Se Vende", meaning "The Canary Islands Are Not For Sale," and "Enough is Enough" as they proudly held Canary Island flags in the sky during the protest. Some banners called for a stop to excessive tourism whilst others said: "There's not enough beds for so many foreigners." Activists were also heard blowing whistles, banging on drums and blowing through huge shells to make a loud horn-like noise. It is understood that that there were no incidents reported over any of the protests that took place across the archipelago on Sunday. Tourists were But despite the chaos and the promise of more protests during peak summer holiday season, unions have urged people not to cancel their holidays. They insisted that the anger is aimed at the system, not tourists. MORE PROTESTS PLANNED MORE protests have been planned for the peak summer holiday season. And the demonstrations are this time set to take place across both the Canary Island's and Spain's mainland. The cities It is understood that some , the Pyrenees, , , Bilbao, Donostia-San Sebastián, Santander, Pamplona, the Canary Islands and Barcelona are all set to see protest action. The Canarian Trade Union Federation, said the wealth generated by tourism should be distributed more fairly to improve the labour and wage rights of more than 170,000 tourism workers in the Canaries. Overcrowding has become the main problem in sunshine destinations, with authorities to keep both tourists and locals happy. 'PEOPLE ARE TIRED' But locals have also said overtourism has reduced their quality of life, increased the cost of living and brought in cheap, "low-quality" tourists who do not contribute to the local economy. More than one million foreign tourists visit the Canary Islands each month, compared to a local population of 2.2 million, according to official data. And Spain, which had a record number of tourist arrivals in 2024, expects even more visitors this year. Canarias tiene un límite, a group meaning 'the Canary Islands have a limit', said: "This cry, which reflects the feelings of a people tired of being ignored and mistreated, will be the beginning of a new stage of struggle: firmer, more direct, more uncomfortable for those who refuse to listen to us and take real measures." Canary Island officials this week travelled to Brussels to formally ask the European Union for permission to impose limits on property purchases by non-residents and foreign investors. 3 Activists blew through enormous shells to make a loud horn-like noise during the protests Credit: Getty Images
