The Malta Independent

27 April 2024, Saturday

Too many wrongdoings happening systematically and frequently, Chamber of Commerce says

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry on Saturday highlighted the importance of good governance, and insisted that the country needs to move from lip service and words on paper, to...

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Residents, activists unite against rampant take-up of public spaces by commercial interests

Today, activists from Moviment Graffitti and FAA joined forces with different residents’ groups, including the Sliema Residents Association, the Valletta Residents, the Marsascala Residents...

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Justice and Peace Commission urges dignity for workers amid AI advancements

On this year's Workers’ Day, the Justice and Peace Commission emphasises the critical need to address the implications of generative AI technologies on the workplace and workers’...

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ADPD calls for ‘urgent action in the construction sector’

ADPD – The Green Party on Saturday about the need for action in the construction sector after another fatality on a construction site. Addressing the media in Pieta, ADPD Chairperson Sandra...

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Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says

King Charles III is back. The 75-year-old monarch will resume some public duties next week following a three-month break to focus on his treatment and recuperation after he was diagnosed with an...

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Premature baby girl rescued from her dead mother's womb dies in Gaza after 5 days in an incubator

A premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother's womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike, has died, her uncle said Friday. Sabreen Jouda died in a Gaza...

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latest comment from onDmove, 27/04/2024 07:22: Is this innocent's death any less tragic than that of the 7th of October? the only difference is that on that day 1,200 people died, whilst in the following six months thousands upon thousands of innocent lives were bombed out of existence. THAT is Jewish justice for you!

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TMID Editorial: Convergence on healthcare

Prime Minister Robert Abela earlier this week said that discussions related to healthcare in the Maltese islands must aim to result in “national convergence”, particularly with...

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Engerer confirms he will not contest EP election, says country needs change

Labour MEP Cyrus Engerer confirmed what has been known for the past months – that he will not contest the upcoming European Parliament elections. Engerer became an MEP in 2020 to replace...

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LESA officer injured in Msida traffic accident

An officer of the Law Enforcement Systems Agency was injured on Saturday morning in a traffic accident in Msida. The police said the accident took place in Rue d’Argens, Msida, at...

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Updated (2): PN says voters were registered at Siġġiewi social housing still in shell form

The Nationalist Party in Friday accused the Labour Party of registering nearly 100 voters as residents at a housing complex in Siġġiewi which is still in shell form. The residents who were...

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latest comment from Phil Zammit, 27/04/2024 04:16: Totally unheard of in Maltese politics LOL

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Fugitive who disappeared in 2018 arrested when reporting lost wallet at police station

A man who disappeared in December 2018, while on bail for armed robbery is back in custody after being recognised while filing a police report about a lost wallet. Police had been in the process...

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recent poll

End of a mandate

Conformism

Tourism: the industry does not care

Emmanuel J. Galea

Re-election campaign is an ongoing biased process

Kevin Cassar

Toxic majoritarianism

Mark Said

Press freedom deficiencies

Noel Grima

Still incomplete, still mediocre

Victor Calleja

The wasteland that is Mosta

64 new members join the Civil Protection Department

A total of 64 recruits have joined the Civil Protection Department (CPD) after successfully completing an intensive 20-week training course. With this addition of recruits, this department now...

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Man killed after being attacked by bull in Gudja

A man was killed after he was attacked by a bull in Gudja, the police said. The accident took place in a farmhouse in Tarxien Road at 9pm. The man, a Nigerian aged 54, was attacked by a bull...

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New appointments at Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, Vanessa Mangion becomes CEO

Vanessa Mangion (above) has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. Maestro Paul Abela, Dr Mario Frendo, and Umberto Nicoletti Altimari shall be making up the...

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KM Malta Airlines launches extra flights and special fares for MEP and Local Council elections

As part of the preparations for the MEP and Local Council Elections to be held in Malta on Saturday 8 June 2024, KM Malta Airlines announced that it will be operating extra flights and offer special...

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latest comment from John, 27/04/2024 06:15: Dubious decision. Surely if KM is operating on commercial lines government can only issue a subsidy which a passenger can use with any airline operating to and from Malta ? Those meddling politicians already gave us a failed airline. We won’t need another failed airline.

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Association of Builders and Contractors to be part of Building and Construction Advisory Council

The newly-established Association of Builders and Contractors will be part of the Advisory Council on Building and Construction as another stakeholder in charge of the changes being made in the...

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Foundation established to focus on cancer research, treatment in Malta

The establishment of the Cancer Research and Innovation Foundation, an initiative with a focus on improving the state of cancer research and cancer treatment in the Maltese islands by bringing...

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latest comment from J Briffa, 26/04/2024 18:55: We are always opening new entities of all sorts so that the little we have becomes more fragmented. We should consolidate in the research we have not fragment more with more entities. I think.

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Art exhibition ‘Caritas Fest’, featuring children’s drawings, opened at Parliament building

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anġlu Farrugia, has inaugurated the art exhibition for school children entitled “Caritas Fest” in the Parliament of Malta. Through their...

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Updated: Two workers grievously injured as Floriana house roof caves in

Two workers from Albania were taken to hospital after the roof of a house caved in. The accident happened in Pietro Floriana Street, Floriana on Friday at 8.30am. It is understood that the...

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latest comment from mario mifsud, 26/04/2024 14:20: This case should be investigated by appointing a public inquiry led by a judge to stop these abuses in the field of construction and property, including safeguards to stop the fraudulent purchase of property for demolition, including the participation of persons from the notarial profession. Any such cases already reported to the authorities should be included in the terms of reference of this inquiry so that a holistic picture of what is happening can be established. This inquiry should take into consideration the conclusions of the Sofia Inquiry, but extend its remit also to the fraudulent purchase of a property in order to demolish it and the Floriana case.

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Sports

Man City beat Brighton 4-0 to stay on course for another Premier League title

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

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

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

Developers, architects, politicians together ruining residents' quality of life, FAA says

Months roll into years with one "accident" after another, yet the only change being seen is the change in appointees at the Building and Construction Authority, the very authority...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 26/04/2024 20:14: ..and why did the FAA failed totally to mention the Courts? Are the Courts giving examplary sentences when those directly responsible for such incidents and tragedies are brought to justice? And does the police have to wait for the magisterial inquiry report before bringing those directly responsible for the latest tragedy to justice?

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Document on Malta’s way forward in digital diplomacy published

Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade Ian Borg announced the publication of a document that identifies the way forward for digital diplomacy in Malta’s foreign policy. During...

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The slowly evolving truth about heart disease and women

A century ago, so little was known about heart disease that people who had it resigned themselves to years of bed rest or, worse, an early death. Even less was known about how heart disease affected...

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TMID Editorial: Hold candidates to account

The election campaign is now well and truly underway, as both the European Parliament elections and the local council elections approach. This means that we will start to see more and more...

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Europol report confirms presence of organised crime in Malta - PN

The Nationalist Party has drawn attention to a recent report that confirmed the presence of organized crime operations in Malta. "In a report on organized crime in the countries of the European...

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latest comment from Mark Debono, 26/04/2024 16:37: Yes we know,just look at the way our members of parliament behave?

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Animal Hospital in Ta' Qali set to re-open and offer local veterinary course

The Animal Hospital at Ta' Qali is set to reopen and will also be offering veterinaty courses, the government announced Friday. No date has been given, according to a statement issued by the...

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latest comment from Joey Falzon, 26/04/2024 23:07: what a coincidence that this announcement is given before an election.......OLD LABOUR - OLD GIMMICKS!!!!! Unfortunately, the GAHAN will believe anything that is thrown at them!!!! They forgot to mention ONE IMPORTANT factor about this veterinary cpurse...is it free or at a charge????

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€10 million allocated to more projects for the community, government says

A new agreement involving all Malta’s Local Councils and the Public Works Department will be allocating €10 million to local councils for more projects aimed at addressing residents' needs...

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latest comment from il Bumbardun, 26/04/2024 17:02: We done PM. We trust the local councils will be left in control of managing the funds.

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Government’s Consolidated Fund reports €41.6 million surplus in Q1 2024

By the end of the first quarter of 2024, the Government’s Consolidated Fund reported a surplus of €41.6 million, the National Statistics Office said on Friday. At the end of March...

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Presidential pardon offered to those who received social benefits illegally

A Presidential Pardon is being offered to those who received social benefits illegally as part of a racket fronted by, amongst others, former Labour Party MP Silvio Grixti, the government announced on...

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latest comment from onDmove, 26/04/2024 07:31: Remember those who broke the law during covid? Remember the case of Rosianne Cutajar? And Joseph Cuschieri? Pardons galore! That's Labour for you!

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PM says that healthcare discussions require ‘national convergence’ of opinions

All discussions related to healthcare in the Maltese islands must aim to result in “national convergence”, particularly with experts, Prime Minister Robert Abela said...

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latest comment from Paul bermon, 25/04/2024 19:37: Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital ran really well until it was run down by Politcal appointees, now its totally destroyed and the flip flop leader asks for advice!! The previous clown of a health minister called it the real deal ( it was for everyone but the Maltese population) and now our healthcare is on its knees because of the current administration

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Business

Malta-owned Premier Capital served 85 million customers in 185 McDonald’s restaurants in 2023

Malta’s commitment to a diverse startup ecosystem highlighted during the Spring Meet-up event

EY ENGAGE 2024 – Architect your digital future in the age of Data and AI

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

Too many wrongdoings happening systematically and frequently, Chamber of Commerce says

Residents, activists unite against rampant take-up of public spaces by commercial interests

Justice and Peace Commission urges dignity for workers amid AI advancements

ADPD calls for ‘urgent action in the construction sector’

Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says

Premature baby girl rescued from her dead mother's womb dies in Gaza after 5 days in an incubator

TMID Editorial: Convergence on healthcare

Engerer confirms he will not contest EP election, says country needs change

LESA officer injured in Msida traffic accident

Updated (2): PN says voters were registered at Siġġiewi social housing still in shell form

Fugitive who disappeared in 2018 arrested when reporting lost wallet at police station

64 new members join the Civil Protection Department

Man killed after being attacked by bull in Gudja

New appointments at Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, Vanessa Mangion becomes CEO

KM Malta Airlines launches extra flights and special fares for MEP and Local Council elections

Association of Builders and Contractors to be part of Building and Construction Advisory Council

Foundation established to focus on cancer research, treatment in Malta

Art exhibition ‘Caritas Fest’, featuring children’s drawings, opened at Parliament building

Updated: Two workers grievously injured as Floriana house roof caves in

Labour deputy mayor charged with threatening mother

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

Guardian Angel Resource Centre to get new management after fact-finding report

PA revokes sheep farm permit in Bidnija

Man City beat Brighton 4-0 to stay on course for another Premier League title

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

Government process of purchasing main premises of Qormi Anici Socio-Musical Society concluded

€70 vouchers for use in veterinary care being issued to those who adopted animals

11 years ago, Valletta was in a ‘disastrous state’ – Prime Minister

Developers, architects, politicians together ruining residents' quality of life, FAA says

Document on Malta’s way forward in digital diplomacy published

The slowly evolving truth about heart disease and women

TMID Editorial: Hold candidates to account

Europol report confirms presence of organised crime in Malta - PN

Animal Hospital in Ta' Qali set to re-open and offer local veterinary course

€10 million allocated to more projects for the community, government says

Government’s Consolidated Fund reports €41.6 million surplus in Q1 2024

Presidential pardon offered to those who received social benefits illegally

PM says that healthcare discussions require ‘national convergence’ of opinions

Venice tests a 5-euro entry fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism

New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial

APS Bank plc register pre-tax profit of €5.0 million by end March

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

Cassola launches campaign for EP election

Three arrested for drug trafficking