The Malta Independent

5 May 2024, Sunday

PL guaranteed 18 local council majorities, PN guaranteed 4 due to lack of candidates

A total of 22 local councils have had their majorities effectively decided before the votes even arrive at people’s houses owing to one of the two major parties not having enough candidates to...

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‘I prefer to die fighting than living as a slave’ – Arnold Cassola

Independent candidate for the upcoming June European Parliament (EP) election Arnold Cassola said that contesting elections is his way to fight the country’s “bullies”, and that he...

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latest comment from Raymond Gerada, 05/05/2024 08:24: Tesegerax! Kieku sew l-iskjavi bhal Cassola kuljum jirrappurtaw lil dak u lil iehor. Lil Dr Hyzler (kummissarju ta l-istandards) irrendieh l-investigatur privat tiegħu. Hekku skjav wkoll!!

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Opposition ‘stagnated and politically bankrupt’ – Glenn Bedingfield

The opposition is “stagnated and politically bankrupt”, and does not have a feel of what the people want, Parliamentary Secretary for public cleanliness Glenn Bedingfield said...

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‘Election or not, you received that cheque every year… election will not stop Budget measures’ – PM

Prime Minister Robert Abela told a crowd of supporters that nothing will stop the Labour government from continuing to fulfil its Budget measures and improve people’s lives by putting money in...

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My personal tragedy pushed me into politics – Janet Zahra Walker

Back in 2019, Janet Zahra Walker and her family became one of the many victims of the construction sector. On 13 June 2019, a wall on the side of a block of apartments where she resided in Mimosa...

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TMIS Editorial: It’s about the content, not the timing

The more the Prime Minister and his predecessor complain about the timing of the conclusion of the magisterial inquiry into the hospitals’ contract, the more they expose their fear of what the...

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The US is building a pier off Gaza to bring in humanitarian aid. Here's how it would work

The U.S. and allies are scrambling to pull together a complex system that will move tons of humanitarian aid into Gaza by sea. Nearly two months after President Joe Biden gave the order, U.S. Army and...

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Presenter, actress Monica Attard passes away, aged 74

Presenter and actress Monica Attard has passed away, aged 74. Born in Sliema in 1949, Attard was drawn to theatre from an early age, taking part in plays in De Porres Theatre in her...

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The establishment are those who have abused of their power for 11 years, Grech says

Our country is going through a “delicate” period in which threats and intimidation are being issued against the judiciary all in attempt to blot out the truth, Opposition Leader, Bernard...

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Latest survey shows PL set to win EP election by 17,000 votes

A MaltaToday survey published Sunday indicates that the Labour Party will win the European Parliament election with a 17,000 advantage. The survey shows that the turnout for the election will be...

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Why did bill to stem 'foreign influence' trigger protests in Georgia over country's media freedom?

Georgia has been engulfed by huge protests triggered by a proposed law that critics see as a threat to media freedom and the country's aspirations to join the European Union. Here is a look at...

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Absence of psychiatrist at Gender Well-being Clinic affects continuation of gender-affirming care

The Gender Well-being Clinic has been without the services of a psychiatrist for the last seven months, a situation that has had a negative impact on the continuation of gender-affirming care, the...

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Biker grievously injured in Marsa crash

A biker was grievously injured in a crash in Marsa on Saturday afternoon, the police said Sunday. The accident took place in December 13 Road, at 5.45pm. It involved a Sunra Anger-S bike and...

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Government gives more details on presidential pardon offered to social benefits racket beneficiaries

Government on Saturday issued a statement clarifying the conditions under which individuals who received social benefits illegally would then be offered a presidential pardon. Over a week ago,...

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latest comment from Paul bermon, 04/05/2024 15:13: An absolute disgrace and the rogue ministry should be cleared out and set up from scratch if they can actually find enough honest people to run it

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Labour's Sadiq Khan reelected as London mayor as UK's ruling Conservatives face more electoral pain

Sadiq Khan, the Labour Party's mayor of London, romped to victory Saturday, securing a record third straight term at City Hall, on another hugely disappointing day for the U.K.'s governing...

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There's progress reported in Gaza truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending war with Hamas

A Hamas delegation was in Cairo on Saturday as Egyptian state media reported “noticeable progress” in cease-fire talks for Gaza. But Israel hasn’t sent a...

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PN threatens legal action if Attorney General fails to publish Vitals inquiry

The Nationalist Party said on Saturday that it is ready to take legal action if the Attorney General continues to discriminate against the Leader of the Opposition and the Maltese and Gozitan people,...

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latest comment from odomos, 04/05/2024 17:14: THE VITALS ENQUIRY AND THE TIMING OF ITS CONCLUSION IS GOING TO BENEFIT THE PL AND THEY ARE ALL OUT TO REAP THE BENEFITS. THEIR PR IS TOPS. THAT OF THE PN IS LACK LUSTRE........PURTROPPO NO DENARO!!

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Government to continue investing in Gozo – PM

The Labour government will continue to invest in Gozo, as it has done in the past 11 years, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Saturday. Speaking in Xewkija, he said that the Nationalist...

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latest comment from RF, 05/05/2024 04:59: How about the many Gozitans "employed" by the self-serving Gozitan ministers who do not give a day's work as they have their own private work? No wonder there appears to be no unemployment in Gozo. Votes more important than good governance for incompetent Abela. Which industries set up in Gozo despite incentives?

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San Giljan win BOV Waterpolo Winter League

Premier League: Hamrun Spartans celebrate league title with a draw

Ðuric scores twice as Monza hit Lazio's Champions League hopes in 2-2 draw; Inter lose at Sassuolo

Haaland scores 4 in another win for Man City; Arsenal not going away in the title race, though

Real Madrid win its record-extending 36th Spanish league title after Barcelona loses at Girona

Max Verstappen ties Alain Prost's record with 6th pole-winning run to open an F1 season

Premier League: Late Birkirkara equaliser condemns Santa Lucia

Champions League is being expanded; Italy, Germany will benefit over England, Spain next season

Bayer Leverkusen's record unbeaten march continues with a 2-0 win at Roma in Europa League

Debut for San Giljan Aquatic Club at the 20th Open Dutch Masters Championships

PN leader again condemns government’s attacks on the judiciary

The Labour Party has lost hope in its quest to solve the country’s problems, while the Nationalist Party is ready to take on this challenge after listening to the people, PN leader Bernard Grech...

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San Giljan win BOV Waterpolo Winter League

San Giljan were crowned BOV Water Polo Winter Premier League Champions. The Saints have consolidated their dominance on the local water polo scene winning all 5 awards in the 2022/2023 local...

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President makes first official visit to Gozo

A month in since starting the role of President of Malta, President Myriam Spiteri Debono visited Gozo on Saturday The official visit to Gozo began with a mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of...

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Premier League: Hamrun Spartans celebrate league title with a draw

Hamrun Spartans celebrated their tenth title in their history with a draw against Hibernians. The best of the match came in the first half in which the newly crowned champions appeared to gain an...

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Biker injured in Fgura collision

A biker was injured on Saturday morning following a collision with a car in Fgura, the police said. The accident took place in San Mikiel Street at 11.30am. It involved the biker, a...

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Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm

Valletta Empire Pharmacy (Branch), 46 Melita Street; Marsa Vivien Pharmacy, Fr. Magri Street; Żebbuġ Santa Marija Pharmacy, 40, Għasfura Street; Birkirkara Brown's Pharmacy, 32,...

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‘Summon me so I can answer every question you may have,’ Joseph Muscat tells Police Commissioner

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has written to Police Commissioner Angelo Gafa and asked him to summon him so that he “can answer any question he may have and show all the...

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latest comment from joseph farrugia, 04/05/2024 07:28: Jista jkun li l'mistoqsijiet li jaghmilek il kummissarju tkun ktiebtomlu int int qabel , ghax daqsekk sar pupu f'idejkom dan il kummissarju.

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‘No magistrate will tell me if I should accept a resignation or not,’ PM says on Fearne speculation

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that it will be his own discretion, and not that of any magistrate or inquiry, on whether to accept any resignations from government officials and...

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latest comment from av, 04/05/2024 11:06: Of course the Court can't . But when instead of distancing you protect and embrace people who are being investigated, you are making the whole party assume all responsibility of their deeds. If the party protects them it means that the party is guilty by association.

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Prime Minister inaugurates €16 million concert zone in Ta’ Qali national park

Prime Minister Robert Abela on Friday inaugurated a €16 million concert zone in Ta’Qali national park, providing another open space for families. "We promised open spaces and...

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latest comment from RF, 04/05/2024 11:19: Did Abela say by how much this project overran the budget and the deadline? Very timely occasion to try to distract us from the more important Vitals inquiry that has exposed a corrupt and disgraced prime minister and his ministers and their hangerson with money laundering and dereliction of duty.

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Haaland scores 4 in another win for Man City; Arsenal not going away in the title race, though

Four goals for Erling Haaland. Another win for Manchester City in its bid to capture an unprecedented fourth straight Premier League crown. Arsenal, though, isn't going away in the title...

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Will 2024 wealth prognosis embrace a renaissance

An Olympic summer to remember for BOV cardholders, thanks to Visa

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PL guaranteed 18 local council majorities, PN guaranteed 4 due to lack of candidates

‘I prefer to die fighting than living as a slave’ – Arnold Cassola

Opposition ‘stagnated and politically bankrupt’ – Glenn Bedingfield

‘Election or not, you received that cheque every year… election will not stop Budget measures’ – PM

My personal tragedy pushed me into politics – Janet Zahra Walker

TMIS Editorial: It’s about the content, not the timing

The US is building a pier off Gaza to bring in humanitarian aid. Here's how it would work

Presenter, actress Monica Attard passes away, aged 74

The establishment are those who have abused of their power for 11 years, Grech says

Latest survey shows PL set to win EP election by 17,000 votes

Why did bill to stem 'foreign influence' trigger protests in Georgia over country's media freedom?

Absence of psychiatrist at Gender Well-being Clinic affects continuation of gender-affirming care

Biker grievously injured in Marsa crash

Cartoon 5 May 2024

Government gives more details on presidential pardon offered to social benefits racket beneficiaries

Labour's Sadiq Khan reelected as London mayor as UK's ruling Conservatives face more electoral pain

There's progress reported in Gaza truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending war with Hamas

PN threatens legal action if Attorney General fails to publish Vitals inquiry

Government to continue investing in Gozo – PM

Ðuric scores twice as Monza hit Lazio's Champions League hopes in 2-2 draw; Inter lose at Sassuolo

UK's Conservatives suffer historic losses in local elections as Labour edges closer to power

Real Madrid win its record-extending 36th Spanish league title after Barcelona loses at Girona

Max Verstappen ties Alain Prost's record with 6th pole-winning run to open an F1 season

Fearne says he has no doubt a court would find him completely innocent

Biker injured in Coast Road accident

Sustainable mobility must be facilitated at all times, ADPD says

Anyone mentioned in Vitals inquiry should quit, PN says; PL replies

TMID Editorial: Voting for our local councils

PN leader again condemns government’s attacks on the judiciary

San Giljan win BOV Waterpolo Winter League

President makes first official visit to Gozo

Premier League: Hamrun Spartans celebrate league title with a draw

Biker injured in Fgura collision

Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm

‘Summon me so I can answer every question you may have,’ Joseph Muscat tells Police Commissioner

‘No magistrate will tell me if I should accept a resignation or not,’ PM says on Fearne speculation

Prime Minister inaugurates €16 million concert zone in Ta’ Qali national park

Haaland scores 4 in another win for Man City; Arsenal not going away in the title race, though

Government introduces more assistance for businesses through Malta Enterprise schemes

Several agreements signed between Malta and China education and sports cooperation

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Malta Enterprise and imec

PA initiates process to withdraw policy enabling yacht marina in Marsascala

Architect who was accused of acting as ‘lawyer for developers’ appointed as new BCA chairperson

Cassola apologises after ‘slip of the tongue’ comes out as ‘bad swear word’