The Malta Independent

18 April 2024, Thursday

Bid for Palestine to become full member of the UN could be heading for a veto

More than ten of the United Nations Security Council members are expected to vote in favour of a Palestinian request for full UN membership, but if a veto is used by one of the members it would mean...

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'No time to waste': EU leaders want to boost competitiveness to close gap with US, China

European Union leaders on Thursday debated a new “European Competitiveness Deal” aimed at helping the 27-nation bloc close the gap with Chinese and American rivals amid fears the region's...

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Swieqi local council says residents are living in fear for their safety

The Swieqi Local Council has said that its residents are living in fear for their safety in their own homes and appealed to the government to dedicate more law enforcement resources to the...

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EU leaders vow to impose tougher sanctions against Iran as Ukraine's president pleads for support

European Union leaders vowed on Wednesday to ramp up sanctions against Iran as concern grows that Tehran's unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East. Ukrainian...

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latest comment from John Cordina aka Benny, 18/04/2024 11:14: Nice photo of Bobby trying to join but being completely ignored

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UEFA ‘approves’ new Premier League format

The Malta Premier League said Thursday that UEFA has concluded that the new proposed league format meets key requirements and is in conformity with its regulations. In a statement on its Facebook...

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Lost laptop in car dealer case found in another compilation of evidence, Justice Minister says

Justice Minister Jonathan Attard said in Parliament that a lost laptop which was evidence in a case of a car dealer, has been found in another compilation of evidence. Attard was replying to a...

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latest comment from odomos, 18/04/2024 09:19: ABRAKATABRA.............FOUND IT!

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Man grievously injured after falling off ladder

A man was grievously injured on Thursday morning when he fell off a ladder in a residence in Mdina, the police said. The man, aged 66 of Zebbug, fell a height of one and a half storeys. He...

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Malta joins international ‘Lighthouse Initiative’ strengthening commitment towards renewable energy

Malta has underscored its commitment to advancing renewable energy and sustainability initiatives during a series of meetings held on the fringes of the IRENA General Assembly. Represented by Minister...

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PN calls for action over Social Policy Ministry's possible corruption

The Nationalist Party on Thursday called for action to be taken after revelations in court related to the case against former PL MP Silvio Grixti and four other...

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Lifting of public official’s suspension sends a ‘very ugly message’ to victims of abuse - PN

The Nationalist Party on Thursday strongly deplored the fact that for the Labour government, led by Robert Abela, sexual harassment has become acceptable. In a statement, PN spokespersons said...

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Over 70 lawyers, architects apply to assist those affected by construction industry free of charge

Justice Minister Jonathan Attard said Wednesday he was pleased that government has received around 50 applications for legal experts and over 20 applications for architect services to assist third...

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latest comment from Christian S Borg, 18/04/2024 06:31: SHAME instead of focusing on enforcement!!! They shove it upon citizens to launch civil actions so that the STATE DOESN'T DO ITS JOB PROPERLY, STOP ILLEGAL DEVELOPMENTS AND PUT CONSTRUCTION DELINQUENTS TO TRIAL!!!!

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Grixti used agents to collect cut on fraudulent benefits he helped constituents obtain, court hears

The individuals charged together with former Labour MP Silvio Grixti, in connection with the social benefits fraud racket would demand €5,000 from the people for whom he allegedly forged medical...

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latest comment from J. Borg, 18/04/2024 09:41: The 'benefits fraud' surprised many of us -- but it shouldn't have. Labour has always abused its power for the purposes of corruption, so what's new? Joseph, Keith and Konrad led the way with shady deals and contracts that should never have been signed, and this encouraged those at lower levels to be 'creative'... Now corruption is around every corner, under every stone. Thank you Joseph!!!

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PM Abela meets Spanish counterpart in Brussels

Prime Minister Robert Abela has met with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez as the two heads of government attend the European Council summit in Brussels. A Department of Information...

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Biker grievously injured in Saqqajja Hill accident

A biker was grievously injured in a collision at the Saqqajja Hill, limits of Rabat, on Wednesday afternoon, the police said. The biker, a 38-year-old man of Rabat, was riding a Yamaha which was...

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Government proposes ‘second chance’ reform for criminal records to be cleaned earlier

Government on Wednesday issued a White Paper proposing a range of reforms to give a second chance to offenders, one of which being that certain crimes on imprisoned peoples’ criminal records...

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latest comment from Christian S Borg, 18/04/2024 06:46: CRIMINAL RECORD WHITEWASHING EH!!!! VICTIMS ARE NOT A PRIORITY... If you want to give delinquents a second chance FIRST MAKE SURE THEY PAY UP TO THE LAST CENT TO THEIR VICTIMS! Otherwise its just another MAFIA STATE GIMMICK!

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Climate change affecting the Med so severely that structures in place may not be effective - Borg

Climate change is already affecting the Mediterranean region so severely that the structures in place may no longer be effective when it strikes, Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg told The United...

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TMID Editorial: Rain in the desert

Footage of Dubai being pelted with heavy rain and the ensuing flooding of the streets and the airport has made the rounds on mainstream television and the social media in the past two...

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Abela says more Palestinian children to be brought to Malta for treatment

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that more Palestinian children will be brought over to Malta in the coming days for treatment. Speaking in Brussels, where he is attending the European Council...

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Food prices decrease for second consecutive month – Economy Ministry

The price of food in Malta has decreased for a second consecutive month, the Economy Ministry said on Wednesday as it praised the government’s price-capping mechanism. Following the...

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Kimmich heads Bayern Munich past Arsenal and into Champions League semifinals

Real Madrid beat Man City on penalties to advance to the Champions League semifinals

Mbappé scores twice as PSG beat Barcelona to reverse 1st-leg loss and reach Champions League semis

Dortmund dig deep to beat Atlético 4-2, reach Champions League semifinals with 5-4 aggregate win

'Goal' Palmer scores four in 6-0 demolition of dismal Everton

Fiorentina, Verona fight back to draw with Genoa, Atalanta

Premier League: Late Hibs equaliser shatters Valletta’s residual hopes

Inter, Milan draw ahead of potential title-deciding derby for the nerazzurri; Ndicka collapses

Bayer Leverkusen win first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign

Advantage Man City in the Premier League title race after losses for Arsenal and Liverpool

Eurobarometer: Half of Maltese voters want migration to be a priority in MEP election campaign

Half of the Maltese electorate want migration and asylum to be discussed as a matter of priority during the electoral campaign for the upcoming European Parliament election according to...

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latest comment from Nicholas Pace Debono, 17/04/2024 14:30: I think the respondents mean general immigration including the 3rd country nationals that come here for work in 1000s!...not necessarily the ones that come illegally by boat as in the misleading photo

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30 new buses expand public transport fleet

Thirty new buses were added by Malta Public Transport (MPT) to the existing public transport fleet with the aim of improving the service and meet with the demand. The investment cost €8 million,...

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latest comment from il Bumbardun, 18/04/2024 09:11: Well done to MTP. I trust these buses will have priority seats for the elderly ,mothers and infirm and that ordinary passengers are strictly excluded from hogging them

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Kimmich heads Bayern Munich past Arsenal and into Champions League semifinals

Bayern Munich could yet crown a disappointing season with the Champions League title. Arsenal faces the prospect of ending a promising season with no trophy. Joshua Kimmich's header powered...

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Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation of UAE, flooding roads and Dubai's airport

Heavy thunderstorms lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, dumping the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country in the span of hours as it flooded out portions of major highways and Dubai's...

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Road works through ‘management by crisis’ lead to serious repercussions – PN

The Nationalist Party on Wednesday accused the government and Infrastructure Malta of not planning properly for necessary road works, saying that this “management by crisis” is causing...

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latest comment from Nicholas Pace Debono, 17/04/2024 14:32: This, in conjunction with traffic as a by product is one of the largest curses of this nation

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Archbishop to ordain three priests

Three new priests will be ordained to the priesthood this Saturday, 20th April 2024. Archbishop Charles Scicluna will ordain: Rev. Malcolm John Saliba from the Parish of Our Lady of the...

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Real Madrid beat Man City on penalties to advance to the Champions League semifinals

Real Madrid weathered the storm, silenced the crowd and ultimately ended Manchester City’s brief hold on the Champions League. The all-time kings of Europe moved a step closer to a...

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K9 Sophie earns well deserved retirement from Customs Department

One of the most esteemed canine officers working with the Customs Department – K9 Sophie – is retiring. K9 Sophie, a loyal and dedicated Labrador Retriever, joined Customs operations...

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latest comment from Angelo Polidano, 17/04/2024 19:45: Labradors are kind and very intelligent dogs.

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Three arrested after entering private property without permission

Two men and a woman were arrested after the police received a report that they had entered into a private property without permission, the police said. On Tuesday, at 10pm, the owner of a villa...

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Sant explains why he abstained on abortion vote in EP

Labour MEP Alfred Sant has explained why he abstained on the vote taken in the European Parliament last week to include the right to abortion in the EU Fundamental Rights Charter. The vote passed...

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latest comment from S. Azzopardi, 18/04/2024 08:11: This confirms black on white that Sant is pro-abortion. It remains for Abela to endorse or refute this position and that of Cyrus engerer and to state the official party line so the electorate can make their own decisions.

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MDB committed to forge stronger ties with the two leading trade related chambers

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Bid for Palestine to become full member of the UN could be heading for a veto

'No time to waste': EU leaders want to boost competitiveness to close gap with US, China

Swieqi local council says residents are living in fear for their safety

EU leaders vow to impose tougher sanctions against Iran as Ukraine's president pleads for support

UEFA ‘approves’ new Premier League format

Lost laptop in car dealer case found in another compilation of evidence, Justice Minister says

Man grievously injured after falling off ladder

Malta joins international ‘Lighthouse Initiative’ strengthening commitment towards renewable energy

PN calls for action over Social Policy Ministry's possible corruption

Lifting of public official’s suspension sends a ‘very ugly message’ to victims of abuse - PN

Over 70 lawyers, architects apply to assist those affected by construction industry free of charge

Grixti used agents to collect cut on fraudulent benefits he helped constituents obtain, court hears

PM Abela meets Spanish counterpart in Brussels

Biker grievously injured in Saqqajja Hill accident

Government proposes ‘second chance’ reform for criminal records to be cleaned earlier

Climate change affecting the Med so severely that structures in place may not be effective - Borg

TMID Editorial: Rain in the desert

Abela says more Palestinian children to be brought to Malta for treatment

Food prices decrease for second consecutive month – Economy Ministry

Public being kept in the dark on Mosta trees’ poisoning, Graffitti says

President visits 2024 Business Career EXPO at MCAST

Man arrested in connection with Marsa thefts

PN claims Transport Malta officials irregularly managing vessel berthing near AUM

Malta hosting 57th Programme for International Student Assessment governing board meeting

Government's action shows that it does not respect women, ADPD says

Malta embraces EdTech to drive economic growth and innovation

Watch: Minister Ian Borg meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

TMID Editorial: When politics and terrorism overshadow sports

Eurobarometer: Half of Maltese voters want migration to be a priority in MEP election campaign

30 new buses expand public transport fleet

Kimmich heads Bayern Munich past Arsenal and into Champions League semifinals

Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation of UAE, flooding roads and Dubai's airport

Road works through ‘management by crisis’ lead to serious repercussions – PN

Archbishop to ordain three priests

Real Madrid beat Man City on penalties to advance to the Champions League semifinals

K9 Sophie earns well deserved retirement from Customs Department

Three arrested after entering private property without permission

Sant explains why he abstained on abortion vote in EP

EU anti-SLAPP directive ‘Daphne’s Law’ made official six years and a half since her murder

Expert in odometer tampering case says he cannot pinpoint individuals behind fraudulent activity

CJEU decides in favour of European Super League, declares FIFA & UEFA rules as contrary to EU law

Updated: Second high-profile stabbing to rock Sydney in recent days is declared a terrorist attack

NGOs write to PM to clarify position on abortion

Minister Ian Borg inaugurates new facilities at Maltese Embassy in Washington