The Malta Independent

25 April 2024, Thursday

Over 10% of Maltese 11-year-olds have drunk alcohol

A World Health Organisation (WHO) report based on data from 280,000 children in the world has found that over 10% of Maltese children aged 11 have had alcohol. 10% of Maltese 11-year-olds who...

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Three fined €26,000 over 2016 death of 19-year-old construction worker

Three men have been fined €26,000 between them in connection with the death of a 19-year-old construction worker, who died in 2016 after falling from a height at a building site in...

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If prosecution against Keith Schembri allowed to become time-barred, 'there must be consequences'

MEP David Casa has told the European Commission President Urusla Von der Leyen that stronger action in required from the EU to address the collapse of the rule of law in Malta. “So...

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TMID Editorial: The bizarre hunting situation

A few days have passed since, in an interview published in The Malta Independent on Sunday, BirdLife highlighted the anomaly that exists in matters related to hunting. BirdLife president Daryl...

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Architect charged over thefts from Grand Master's Palace

An architect has been remanded in custody after she was accused of stealing three vases and a clock from inside the Grand Master’s Palace during the swearing-in ceremony of President...

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latest comment from Vani, 25/04/2024 10:08: Heard a good one that I can't wait to share. There is a certain prominent person who goes gaga over heritage, especially Maiolica. Same person is known to having somehow acquired a piece of Maltese history, with the tacit blessings of the authorities. One wonders what a search inside this person's property would reveal! After all once a thief, always a thief!

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New Premier League explained: ‘New format will not be damnation or salvation of Maltese football'

The new format being proposed for Malta’s Premier League “will not be the damnation or salvation of Maltese football”, Malta Premier League chairman Joseph Muscat told the media in a...

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People accused of serious crimes do not belong in the public service - Repubblika

NGO Repubblika said Wednesday that it does not understand the government's decision to bring back employees accused of serious crimes after their suspension from public service. Repubblika was...

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latest comment from Anthony Alamango, 25/04/2024 08:40: But not when a Mafia State runs the country !!!

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Joseph Muscat says Malta's healthcare system is not sustainable

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has said that the healthcare system in the country needs to change, as 'it is not sustainable'. Muscat was responding to a question posed by The Malta...

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latest comment from Kizzy, 25/04/2024 10:20: Vitals were incompetent clowns and Steward were already facing financial mismanagement issues in the States when the contract was passed to them. Their financial model is to take over hospitals and asset-strip and redevelop the properties. They almost succeeded in Malta and were demanding full ownership of the St. Luke's site which would then have been sold to their real-estate arm and used as a luxury development project.

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Malta Public Transport offer special services for Fireworks Festival and enhanced routes for 1 May

Malta Public Transport is planning to provide various public transport options for attendees of the upcoming Fireworks Festival on 30 April and actvities happening on 1 May. Similar to last...

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‘By Monday things will be clear,’ Muscat says on whether he will contest MEP elections

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has left people guessing as to whether he will contest the upcoming European Parliament elections, saying that “things will be clear” by Monday –...

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latest comment from RF, 25/04/2024 02:59: Were it not for the long outstanding need for him to be criminally investigated on the many scandals under his watch in just 6 years, he would be irrelevant and best ignored and forgotten.

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BA finds PBS guilty of bias in multi-hour programme on President’s swearing-in

The Broadcasting Authority has found PBS guilty of bias it its multi-hour programme regarding the swearing-in ceremony of new President Myriam Spiteri Debono. The BA was acting on a complaint by...

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latest comment from Vani, 24/04/2024 17:47: And? Shall we now remove this President, appoint another President, and hold a balanced event on national Tv? How is the BA going to right this imbalance? The usual fine paid out of our taxes?

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Private property owners lease over 100 apartments to government for social housing

During the past two months, a significant number of property owners have enrolled in the innovative government subleasing initiative, “Nikru biex Nassistu”, to lease more than 100...

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latest comment from Victor Bonello, 25/04/2024 06:30: Is there a public list of who these owners are and the rental price? Which yard stick is used to calculate the rent?

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20 shortcomings related to food service in elderly homes pinpointed in authority inspections

The Elderly Persons Standards Authority has conducted a total of 254 inspections in elderly homes between January and March of 2024, noting 272 shortcomings, 20 of which were related to the food...

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Atalanta beat 10-man Fiorentina 4-1 to reach Italian Cup final vs Juventus

Atalanta advanced to the Italian Cup final with a 4-1 win over 10-man Fiorentina on Wednesday to set up a meeting with Juventus for the trophy. The decisive goal by Ademola Lookman in stoppage...

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'A strong and successful Libya is indispensable for a strong and successful Mediterranean’ - Borg

Peace and security in the region require a common and equitable Mediterranean prosperity, Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg has said. "There is no doubt that a strong and successful Libya is an...

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latest comment from cmuscat, 24/04/2024 17:57: Jien hdimt fil Libya bejn il 1980 u l 1982...u bejn il 2009 u 2011 u dejjem kemm bhala pajjiz u kemm bhala nies kienu mill aqwa...u lilna l Maltin stmawna ta kollegiu ta hbieb... Nawgura iktar koperazzjoni ghal gid ta kulhadd.

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No break-ins reported in Swieqi this year, police say in right of reply

The Malta Police Force has said that there were no break-ins reported in Swieqi this year, up until 18 April in a right of reply to an editorial carried by The Malta Independent earlier this...

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Liverpool's Premier League title hopes hit by 2-0 loss to Everton; Man United survives another scare

Jurgen Klopp’s hopes of a dream send-off were left in tatters after a 2-0 loss at Everton dealt a major blow to Liverpool’s Premier League title bid on Wednesday. Goals from...

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Delivery of voting documents by police officers

The Electoral Commission notifies those persons whose name appears in the Electoral Register published on 20 April, 2024, subject to additions, deletions and corrections ordered by the...

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Malta EP Office again calls for immediate suspension, revision of BA directive on Metsola

The European Parliament Office in Malta has again penned a letter to the Broadcasting Authority on Wednesday, calling for the immediate suspension and revision of the directive it issued regarding...

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latest comment from il Bumbardun, 24/04/2024 17:03: The broadcasting authority is wrong in this case of blatant censorship. We should be proud of Maltese upholding Malta's name and competence in important roles in world forums and the EU and not censor them. Chris Fearne, Roberta Metsola and Ian Borg fall in this category of worthy Maltese who have risen above petty and fractious local politics.

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Updated: Minister Falzon must take responsibility over benefits racket – Repubblika, PN

NGO Repubblika said Wednesday that Social Policy Minister Michael Falzon must take responsibility over the disability benefits racket, and must stop running from the consequences of his...

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latest comment from Simon Oosterman, 24/04/2024 13:52: I predict he will not resign or be sacked because many other ministers/ministries are directly or indirectly involved and all are aware of the others' (mis)deeds.

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Public outcry against Victoria-Marsalforn road project increases, FAA says

Growing outrage against the proposed Triq Marsalforn road-widening project led over 50 people to attend the guided nature excursion into Wied tal-Grazzja organised by Malta-Arch and Flimkien...

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latest comment from Winston Smith, 24/04/2024 13:24: The Ministry for Gozo has ran out of lies to justify this environmental atrocity. First we were told it is needed to save a couple of seconds in travelling time, then it was because of a fabricated safety concerns, now it is because Gozo allegedly needs bicycle lanes although ROTA the national cycling association disproves of the project. We are not fools!

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EU material and social deprivation rate stands at 9.2 per cent

The European Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) survey 2023 revealed that the material and social deprivation rate stood at 9.2 per cent, whereas the severe material and social...

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Man accused over social benefits racket alleges public official was heavily involved

One of the men accused in the benefits fraud racket has alleged that a public official within the Social Security Ministry had orchestrated it. Roger Agius is one of five men who is accused of...

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latest comment from ACassar, 24/04/2024 10:34: No wonder the 40,000 lead, that was.

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Abortion returns to the spotlight in Italy, 46 years after it was legalized

talian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led government scored a victory Tuesday with the Senate approving a law allowing anti-abortion groups access to women considering ending their...

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PN to keep on lobbying for better work conditions through dialogue and investments - Grech

The Nationalist Pary is committed to continue its work to improve conditions for workers, the party said in a statement. Opposition Leader Bernard Grech said that the PN meets regularly with all...

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BCA team to investigate structure where collapsed roof caused worker’s death

A Building and Construction Authority team will be investigating the “dangerous” structure part of which collapsed last Saturday, killing Albanian worker Bari Balla, aged 51. In a...

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Judicial co-operation in civil matters and the recognition and enforcement of judgments

In a dispute concerning a conflict of international jurisdiction, the European Court of Justice (First Chamber) ruled on the applicability of the Brussels Ia Regulation to agreements conferring...

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Silvio Grixti and associates to be indicted over benefits racket

A court has decreed that there is sufficient evidence to indict five men accused of organising a benefit fraud racket, rejecting their lawyers' attempts to raise doubts about legal controls over...

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latest comment from L-argument, 24/04/2024 07:49: Why only him,there are quite a few of other cabinet and ex cabinet members who should be indicted in other freu lent deals?

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TMID Editorial: The BA’s censorship of Metsola

The Broadcasting Authority’s directive which effectively limits reporting of activities and speeches made by European Parliament President Robert Metsola is another low point in our...

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latest comment from RF, 24/04/2024 16:52: The Toothless Broadcasting Authority would rather have some dumb madeup minister take our time with inane statements than have the internationally respected and erudite Dr Metsola talk sense to PBS viewers.

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Over 10% of Maltese 11-year-olds have drunk alcohol

Three fined €26,000 over 2016 death of 19-year-old construction worker

If prosecution against Keith Schembri allowed to become time-barred, 'there must be consequences'

TMID Editorial: The bizarre hunting situation

Architect charged over thefts from Grand Master's Palace

New Premier League explained: ‘New format will not be damnation or salvation of Maltese football'

People accused of serious crimes do not belong in the public service - Repubblika

Joseph Muscat says Malta's healthcare system is not sustainable

Malta Public Transport offer special services for Fireworks Festival and enhanced routes for 1 May

‘By Monday things will be clear,’ Muscat says on whether he will contest MEP elections

BA finds PBS guilty of bias in multi-hour programme on President’s swearing-in

Private property owners lease over 100 apartments to government for social housing

20 shortcomings related to food service in elderly homes pinpointed in authority inspections

Atalanta beat 10-man Fiorentina 4-1 to reach Italian Cup final vs Juventus

'A strong and successful Libya is indispensable for a strong and successful Mediterranean’ - Borg

No break-ins reported in Swieqi this year, police say in right of reply

Liverpool's Premier League title hopes hit by 2-0 loss to Everton; Man United survives another scare

Delivery of voting documents by police officers

Malta EP Office again calls for immediate suspension, revision of BA directive on Metsola

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Sliema roof collapse victim identified as Bari Balla, father of six

BCA CEO Jesmond Muscat resigns

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Victoria 2031 Foundation officially registered, to lead Gozo’s bid for European City of Culture 2031

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Sustainability by a 'horizontal and holistic' yet ambitious plan can give tangible results -Dalli

Gozo Minister says proposed uprooting of trees in Marsalforn is to make room for cycle lane

Updated: Minister Falzon must take responsibility over benefits racket – Repubblika, PN

Public outcry against Victoria-Marsalforn road project increases, FAA says

EU material and social deprivation rate stands at 9.2 per cent

Man accused over social benefits racket alleges public official was heavily involved

Abortion returns to the spotlight in Italy, 46 years after it was legalized

PN to keep on lobbying for better work conditions through dialogue and investments - Grech

BCA team to investigate structure where collapsed roof caused worker’s death

Judicial co-operation in civil matters and the recognition and enforcement of judgments

Silvio Grixti and associates to be indicted over benefits racket

TMID Editorial: The BA’s censorship of Metsola

Havertz scores 2 as Arsenal rout Chelsea 5-0 to cement Premier League lead

Juventus require late goal to beat Lazio 3-2 on aggregate and reach Italian Cup final

Cash stolen in armed robbery in Sliema hotel

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Manfred Galdes appointed new HSBC Bank Malta Chairman

Scheme launched to fund planting of orange and olive trees by local councils