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Northern Ireland has one of the strictest alcohol licensing systems in Europe, wherein anyone wanting to open a pub or off-sales must buy an existing licence from another business which has closed.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

It has closed up 12 of the last 13 months.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

It’s currently unclear what offer has been accepted by the actress; the home will not officially be sold until the deal has closed.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Other years, it has closed before Memorial Day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“Lord Zeus has closed discussion on this matter. He will not allow talk of Kronos. You have completed your quest, child. That is all you need to do.”

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan