The Malta Independent

24 April 2024, Wednesday

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 Angus Black, 23/04/2024 13:40: This case will take three years to solve, and by coincidence that will be after the next general election. If an unfavourable decision against Grixti & Co is reached, one safely expects appeals which will guarantee further delays in the conclusion of this case.

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

The General Workers’ Union (GWU) has stressed upon the need for “all-round enforcement on whoever is breaking the law and abusing foreign workers” after the death of a 51-year-old...

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latest comment from R F, 23/04/2024 12:42: I thought GWU no longer exists!

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

The Broadcasting Authority said Monday that the directive it issued regarding reporting on activities related to European Parliament President Roberta Metsola were to ensure a level playing field at a...

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latest comment from il Bumbardun, 23/04/2024 13:20: Well Metsola will take a seat whether with more or imposed less publicity. I am still not sure to suspect whether her candidature will hurt more Casa, Agius or other PN hopefuls trying so hard to get on the limelight boards. Metsola like Spiteri Debono go beyond petty local politics

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TMID Editorial: Investment in Gozo connection required

The Gozo Business Chamber last week, during an interview with The Malta Independent on Sunday, highlighted the need for better connection between Malta and Gozo. Daniel Borg, CEO of the Gozo...

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latest comment from Lino DeBono, 23/04/2024 12:53: As a former Chairman of the Gozo Channel, I have been insisting that the Gozo Channel Company urgently needs two further Ferries to add to their fleet. I am stating 2 Ferries were one will acter for passengers & the other for Heavy Vehicles. These five ferries will have one of them having a yearly maintenance service, so actually there will always be four ferries taking passengers between the Islands. It's about time that instead of spending monies on useless Uptonian projects, this is the only realistic one which does not leave any negative impact on our Islands.

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

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that there has been 'no changes' to the circumstances since he last demanded an apology from independent MP Rosianne Cutajar to consider her re-entry into the Labour...

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latest comment from RF, 22/04/2024 18:55: Abela is too much of an idiot not to know that "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned".

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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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Boy aged 5 critically injured after being hit by car

A boy was critically injured on Monday afternoon when he was hit by a car in Naxxar. The accident took place in Leli Falzon Street at 6.30pm. The boy, aged 5, was hit by a Chevorlet Cruze...

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

BirdLife Malta has said that illegal hunting and trapping was uncovered in the limits of Marsascala. "On Sunday morning, Environmental Protection Unit (EPU) police officers were called to...

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

The government will be setting up a new Construction Directorate, Prime Minister Robert Abela told journalists on Monday as he faced questions after another death in a construction site last...

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latest comment from onDmove, 23/04/2024 07:56: Another PIG is to be brought into the pig farm.

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

The Ministry for Health and Active Ageing has announced a call for tenders for the reconstruction of the Msida elderly home. The Msida elderly home will be rebuilt in a project which will cost...

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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

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Cash stolen in armed robbery in Sliema hotel

Manfred Galdes appointed new HSBC Bank Malta Chairman

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

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

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

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