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Court orders Pilatus Bank inquiry be exhibited in Muscat's libel case against Daphne Caruana Galizia

The magistrate in Joseph Muscat's libel case against Daphne Caruana Galizia has ordered the Egrant magisterial inquiry to be included in the case records. It emerged during Monday's sitting that...

latest comment from J. Borg, 20/05/2024 17:21: Looks like Muscat's libel case is about to backfire! Or else he'll suddenly drop the case and say he is a being compassionate towards the Caruana Galizia family!!!!
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Animal Welfare Commissioner condemns Luna Park location near Petting Farm

Commissioner for Animal Welfare Alison Bezzina strongly disapproves and condemns the decision to set up a Luna Park in such proximity to the Ta' Qali Petting Farm.  This location is home to...

latest comment from RF, 20/05/2024 18:22: No respect for humans (misinformation, corruption, political discrimination, noise, pollution, encroachments, etc ) let alone for lonely animals without a vote.
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Turkish company investing €7.5m to produce parts for wind farms

A Turkish company will be investing €7.5 million in a company that will produce the manufacturing turbine parts that are used in wind farms that generate clean energy, Prime Minister Robert Abela...

latest comment from RF, 20/05/2024 15:57: Let's see how many of the 44 workers will be Maltese and how many of them will need to have specialised skills. As for all other "positive" declarations by Abela, it's all about the future..Will believe when I see the results.
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Application for huge supermarket on San Gwann ODZ land withdrawn

A planning application to construct a huge new supermarket on ODZ land in San Gwann has been withdrawn by the applicant. The proposal for a two-storey supermarket with underground parking on a...

latest comment from R F, 20/05/2024 16:10: So what does the law say about the Prime Minister's powers when it comes to the Planning Authority? Was there an application in the first place? If yes, was it withdrawn because of public outcry on the eve of the elections? Will it be back after the elections? Can the Prime Minister veto a Planning Authority permit?
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Court rejects Romanian arrest warrant for 'prince' arrested in Malta

A court has rejected Romania’s extradition request for a disputed member of its royal family, who was recently arrested in Malta after a European Arrest Warrant, ruling that there was...

latest comment from Kizzy, 20/05/2024 19:23: "Paul Lambrino, who lives in Italy, had been visiting Malta to attend an international ceremony organised by the Knights of St. John" attending, but unlikely to be a knight, because he fails item c). Article 18 Requirements for Validity of Admission to Novitiate In addition to the requirements set in rule 643, § 1, no. 2-5 of the Code of Canon Law, for valid admission to Novitiate an Aspirant must: a) have been a member of the Order for at least one year; b) have completed 22 years of age; c) not have been convicted nor be involved in pending criminal proceedings; d) not be a member of organizations having purposes in conflict with the spirit and the rules of the Catholic Church.
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Government has plans to create 600 new beds in Mater Dei Hospital

The government has shared plans to create 600 new beds at Mater Dei Hospital with medical professionals who work at the country’s main medical facility, The Malta Independent on Sunday can...

latest comment from adrian borg cardona, 19/05/2024 12:06: Don't tell me you believed anything the Minister said! They are desperate to stay in power and will say anything in the hope of winning some votes.
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‘We lost 11 years of investment in health infrastructure’ – MAM President

The country “lost 11 years of investment in health infrastructure”, President of the Medical Association of Malta (MAM) Martin Balzan told The Malta Independent on Sunday. Speaking to...

latest comment from il Bumbardun, 19/05/2024 20:56: Unfortunately health especially in a country with an ageing population costs a lot of money. It is however a social benefit which must be sustained whatever the cost. The time must come when the social contribution must increase to include a component for health and hospital services but fortunately for the moment the country is fortunately in a financial position to manage and bear such a big expense.
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MEIA demands proper consultation and transparency on proposed cultural hub in Marsa

The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) is demanding more transparency and consultation on how the proposed cultural hub in Marsa's Albert Town is the be utilised. The...

latest comment from Joey Falzon, 20/05/2024 10:26: elections are coming....AS USUAL this government promises everything, anything to EVERYONE to appease voters. It is the usual hotch potch approach to get votes form this community. This place has been promised years ago....now they announce it!!!! Dear MEIA, expect a U-TURN or a SLOWDOWN after the elections!!!
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78,567 foreign students attended English language courses in Malta in 2023

In 2023, foreign students attending English language courses at local licensed English Language Teaching (ELT) schools amounted to 78,567, marking an increase of 21,892 over 2022. The statistics,...

latest comment from Observer, 20/05/2024 20:15: Questions for an investigative journalist/s: 1. How many are bona fide students who attend lectures regularly till the end of the course? 2. Conversely, how many come on a student visa and are actually here to work? 3. How many of them are followed up to see that they actually leave at the end of the course? (see 2. above) Is there any audit to see that the standard of teaching is as high as it should be? And of course 78567 persons all need a place to stay; Stivala and co must be rubbing their hands!
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Malta has exceeded its tourist carrying capacity, economist says

Malta has exceeded its carrying capacity in terms of tourism arrivals, and the problems associated with large numbers of tourists are exacerbated by disorganised infrastructure and weak traffic...

latest comment from il Bumbardun, 20/05/2024 07:28: I like the word rassa nies Unfortunately we elderly are becoming trapped in our homes. The pavements have been taken by commercial outlets. In residential areas pavements slope into car garages which not being level make it impossible for an elderly person to walk and keep his balance with the danger in some cases to tumbling into these slope . As for buses elderly can no longer use them as they have taken by TCNs who do not have the decency of giving up a seat even when reserved for the elderly. What is the use that in theory they are free if we elderly are not able to use them . Good that the number of zebra crossing and pedestrian lights have increased but unfortunately you risk your life with theinpatient young drivers .I. Feel that in modern Malta especially those without relatives is aavplace at Mgieret or ta Sawra.
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