The Malta Independent

24 April 2024, Wednesday

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

The 51-year-old Albanian national who died last Saturday after a ceiling collapse in Sliema has been identified as father of six, Bari Balla. Balla, who is from Librazhd, had been living in...

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latest comment from Timothy Duca , 23/04/2024 23:14: Everybody is running away in all directions, nobody is responsible, as if the permits were not going to be filed or approved. How about we all extend our honest and sincere apologies and try to figure out some form of compensation to this poor man's family. His only crime was to land himself in a banana republic when seeking to relocate, to make an honest income, to support his family. Shame on you Malta, as usual, it's OK, clearly you don't care.

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KM Malta Airlines cancels Thursday’s flights to Paris due to strike in France

Due to a National Air Traffic Control Strike in France, KM Malta Airlines said in a statement Wednesday that it has been forced to cancel flights KM478/KM479 between Malta and Paris Charles de Gaulle...

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BCA CEO resignation confirms government's incompetence in construction sector - PN

PN MP Stanley Zammit said that yet another resignation, that of the CEO of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Jesmond Muscat, has confirmed the government’s incompetence in the...

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From pop to politics, what to know as Sweden prepares for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

It's springtime in Europe — time for the annual blossoming of spectacle and sound known as the Eurovision Song Contest. Taking place in May in Malmö, Sweden, the 68th annual...

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BCA CEO Jesmond Muscat resigns

The CEO of the Building & Construction Authority Jesmond Muscat has resigned, the government announced on Tuesday morning. In a statement, the Justice and Construction Ministry said that...

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latest comment from Joe Agius, 23/04/2024 19:54: x ghandu x jaqsam Jesmond Muscat? In negligenza giet minn min impjegahom u hallihom fuq il post wehedhom minghajr bniedem licenzjat jissorvelja x xoghol

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

The Gozo Regional Council has announced the official registration of the Victoria 2031 Foundation, marking a significant milestone in Gozo's cultural development. Completed on April 3,...

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latest comment from joe farrugia, 23/04/2024 16:58: The business community cannot wait to get this recognition approved so that the day after they can fill up every nook and cranny with tables and chairs and then, why not, fill up the air too with nauseating music until early in the morning of the day after.

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‘Politics doesn’t work with words but with study, analysis and ultimately, decisions’ – Grech

Opposition leader, Bernard Grech addressed parliament on Monday speaking about the detrimental repercussions of a government that doesn't plan ahead, Parliament was discussing the Annual Report...

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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

Serie A title, second star and derby: Inter takes it all with win over Milan

Premier League: Some hopes left in Valletta’s desperate struggle

Man United back in another FA Cup final against Man City after narrowly avoiding humiliation

Atalanta follow up elimination of Liverpool with 2-1 win at Monza in Serie A

Another race, another victory for Red Bull's Max Verstappen at Chinese GP

Napoli coach apologizes after loss at Empoli further damages hopes for Europe

Man City beat Chelsea with late Silva goal to make FA Cup final while Arsenal top EPL

Floriana lose Premier League leadership following Marsaxlokk defeat

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

Minister for the Environment, Energy and Regeneration of the Grand Harbour, Miriam Dalli addressed parliament on Monday, saying that sustainability by a 'horizontal and holistic' yet ambitious plan...

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

Arsenal earned its biggest win ever over Chelsea as Kai Havertz scored twice against his former team in a 5-0 rout on Tuesday that solidified the Gunners' place atop the Premier League...

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Cash stolen in armed robbery in Sliema hotel

The police on Monday were informed that a robbery had occurred at a hotel in Windsor Street, Sliema. The incident was reported to the police at around 11:45am. Preliminary investigations...

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Manfred Galdes appointed new HSBC Bank Malta Chairman

Manfred Galdes has been appointed as the new Chairman of HSBC Bank Malta, succeeding John Bonello who announced his decision to retire, after 11 years of service, during the AGM held in April. The...

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latest comment from c. borg, 23/04/2024 17:09: PROSIT MR GALDES BNIEDEM SERJU U TA INTEGRITA DEJJEM NADIF U MHUX LEST LI JITHAMMEG. IL FLUS MA JAGHMLUX BIH U MA JINXTARAX

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Man grievously injured after being hit by car

A man was grievously injured after being hit by a car in Floriana on Tuesday, the police said. The accident took place in Independence Avenue at 11.30am. The man, aged 29 from Pakistan, was...

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

The proposed uprooting of trees and the uptake of land along the Marsalforn road is mostly to make room for a proposed 2.5-metre cycle lane, stretching approximately 4 kilometres, Gozo Minister Clint...

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latest comment from Joe Mallia, 24/04/2024 07:05: There is no need for a dual carriageway in both directions of this road. The traffic demand does not justify this infrastructure. The Minister keeps taking us for a ride.

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

A late goal that Timothy Weah set up for Arkadiusz Milik earned Juventus a spot in the Italian Cup final on Tuesday — keeping alive the Turin squad’s chances of winning its first trophy in...

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Chaos in Leadership not helping building construction industry - Chamber of Geologists President

The chaos in Leadership and the lack of consistency is not helping the Building and Construction industry, President of the Malta chamber of Geologists Peter Gatt has said. Gatt, through a...

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

Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo and Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Alison Zerafa Civelli launched the finance scheme called 'Ġonna fl-Urban', aiming to fund the purchasing of...

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latest comment from c. borg, 23/04/2024 17:11: ANTON IL GEBLA LI SABULEK BI KSUR TAL LIGI HA TOHODA U TPOGGIJA MAL LARING????

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PN again appeals to government to discuss bill that would include environment as a fundamental right

The PN on Tuesday again appealed to the government to push a bill that would include the environment as a fundamental right onto Parliament's agenda, and to take a collective vote in support of...

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CareMalta Group appoints Matthew Vassallo as new Quality Assurance Manager

Secure investment with APS Kapital Plus 18

Growth in Polish Apple business behind €282 million in revenue for 1923 Investments plc

Local messaging strategist celebrates five years as StoryBrand Certified Guide

Farsons celebrates Louis A. Farrugia’s Golden Jubilee

The newly-christened KM Airlines

Architect charged over thefts from Grand Master's Palace

Joseph Muscat says Malta's healthcare system is not sustainable

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

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

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

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

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

KM Malta Airlines cancels Thursday’s flights to Paris due to strike in France

BCA CEO resignation confirms government's incompetence in construction sector - PN

From pop to politics, what to know as Sweden prepares for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

BCA CEO Jesmond Muscat resigns

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

‘Politics doesn’t work with words but with study, analysis and ultimately, decisions’ – Grech

GWU calls for ‘all-around enforcement’ on abuse of foreign workers after latest construction death

Boy aged 5 critically injured after being hit by car

BA says Metsola directive to ensure level playing field, PN objects

Illegal hunting and trapping uncovered in the limits of Marsascala, BirdLife Malta says

TMID Editorial: Investment in Gozo connection required

Government to set up new Construction Directorate, Abela says after another construction death

‘There were no changes to the circumstances’ – Abela on demand for Rosianne Cutajar’s apology

Call for tenders for €13.5 million reconstruction of Msida elderly home opened

No serious effort by police to extradite Pilatus officials, Robert Aquilina tells court

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

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

Cash stolen in armed robbery in Sliema hotel

Manfred Galdes appointed new HSBC Bank Malta Chairman

Man grievously injured after being hit by car

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

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

Chaos in Leadership not helping building construction industry - Chamber of Geologists President

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

PN again appeals to government to discuss bill that would include environment as a fundamental right

68 public encroachments for tables and chairs in Sliema and Gzira - Minister for Lands

Abela must take action instead of complaining about situation in construction sector - PN

EWA, FSWS team up to distribute ‘Water – Be the Change’ gift packs promoting sustainable living

Serie A title, second star and derby: Inter takes it all with win over Milan

Man charged with possession and sharing of extreme child pornography

‘Balance must be reached between needs of businesses and citizens’ - PM on restaurant encroachment