The Malta Independent

17 May 2024, Friday

Malta among 8 EU states saying conditions in Syria should be reassessed to allow refugee returns

The governments of eight European Union member states said Friday the situation in Syria should be re-evaluated to allow for the voluntary return of Syrian refugees back to their homeland. In a...

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More people accused in hospitals case complain that they were not given chance to testify

More people who are facing charges in the hospitals case have complained that they were not given the chance to testify before the inquiring magistrate or the Attorney General and Police prior to...

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Protestors call for a ‘clean Malta’, condemn PM’s 'attacks against judiciary, journalists'

A protest organised by Repubblika along with 21 different civil society groups is taking place in Valletta. The groups are, among other things, condemning attacks by public officials on members...

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latest comment from mario mifsud, 16/05/2024 22:05: The PN needs to create alliances with other opposition parties and independent candidates on the model of the coalition that elected Roberta Metsola as EP President . In this manner it is possible that the vote of the opposition coalition on 8 June in Malta may equal if not exceed the Labour vote which may see the opposition coalition gaining majority in several local councils and assure itself of 3 out of the 6 EP seats. That is how politics is done in the other EU countries , why should Malta be an exception ? To be the lesser of 2 evils is not enough, The opposition coalition would aspire higher. . . Il - PN jeħtieġ li joħloq alleanzi ma ' partiti oħra tal - oppożizzjoni u kandidati indipendenti fuq il - mudell tal - koalizzjoni li għażlet lil Roberta Metsola bħala President tal - PE . B’dan il-mod jkun possibli li l-vot tal-ko-alizzjoni tal-oppożizzjoni fit-8 ta’ Ġunju f’Malta jkun daqs - jekk mhux jaqbeż - il-vot Laburista u li b'hekk il-ko-alizzjoni tal-oppożizzjoni tkun tista' tikseb maġġoranza f’diversi kunsilli lokali u tiżgura ruħha minn 3 mis-6 siġġijiet tal-PE. Hekk issir il-politika fil-pajjiżi l-oħra tal-UE, għaliex Malta għandha tkun eċċezzjoni? Li tkun l-inqas minn 2 ħziena mhux biżżejjed, Il-ko-alizzjoni tal-oppożizzjoni tkun taspira ogħla.

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Man who fell down the stairs dies in hospital

A man who was seriously injured after he fell down the stairs in his private residence in Kercem has died in hospital, the police said. The accident happened in Gamiem Street at 7.30pm on...

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Robert Abela launches Labour Party MEP electoral manifesto

Prime Minister Robert Abela launched the Labour Party's electoral manifesto for the European Parliament elections during a political activity on Thursday evening. The manifesto has 10 categories,...

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latest comment from Joey Falzon, 16/05/2024 21:44: H ebelieves in PEACE...my foot. Why is he than instigating his supporters againsy the judicary, the journalists and the people who are uncovering their FILTH!!!!

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‘The Prime Minister is lost, burdened with internal problems’ - Grech

PN Leader Bernard Grech said that the government is alienated from what the people are feeling. He addressed a political activity on Thursday evening. "People continue talking about the cost...

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David Casa ‘warns’ Edward Scicluna against attending European governors’ informal meeting

PN MEP David Casa gave a ‘warning’ to Governor of the Central Bank of Malta Edward Scicluna, to refrain from attending an informal meeting next week between all the governors of the...

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latest comment from Jake T, 16/05/2024 20:21: SHAME ON YOU!

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PA gives green light to massive arts and culture hub in Marsa

The Planning Authority on Thursday gave the nod to the development of a massive arts and culture hub in Marsa. The complex will be made up of 30 interactive workshops, covering a total area of...

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latest comment from KLAUS, 16/05/2024 15:49: Playbook: Plan huge project for huge special benefits for some very special friends.

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Vatican updates norms to authenticate visions of Mary, weeping statues and stigmata

The Catholic Church has a long and controversial history of the faithful claiming to have had visions of the Virgin Mary, of statues that purportedly wept blood tears and stigmata that erupted on...

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€10 million to be allocated towards scheme for training workers

€10 million have been allocated in financial aid to enterprises which want to invest in training for their workers, the Ministry for Home Affairs, Security, and Employment said on Friday. This is...

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Man seriously injured after getting trapped between two trailers

A man was seriously injured after getting caught between two trailers. The incident occurred at around 2.30pm in Paola. Police were informed that assistance was required at it-Telgħa ta' Ras...

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Government launches ‘Check Your Pet’ initiative at Public Service EXPO

The Parliamentary Secretary for Animal Rights Alicia Bugeja Said launched the "Check Your Pet" initiative at the Public Service EXPO at MFCC Ta’ Qali, aiming to raise more awareness for the...

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Ministry for Social Policy announces public consultation for Family Social Plan

The Minister for Social Policy, Michael Falzon, announced a public consultation for the Family Social Plan. The Ministry for Social Policy said that the proposed plan involves research and...

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Government inaugurates new Agenzija Sapport community centre for people with disabilities

Persons with disabilities will benefit from individualized services and programs through a new community centre run by Agenzija Sapport in Rabat. A government statement said Friday that with an...

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Comedian cleared over Gordon Manche carpet bomb 'threat'

Comedian Daniel Xuereb has been acquitted of threatening an evangelical pastor during a live comedy skit, with the court observing that the perceived threat of “carpet bombing” was not...

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latest comment from Simon Oosterman, 16/05/2024 10:35: It's incredible that the AG/Police prosecuted. A waste of time and effort. As if the Courts don't have enough to do.

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Eleven historical heritage sites to be restored through local councils scheme

Eleven historical heritage sites located in various localities around the country will be benefiting from restoration via a scheme for local councils, the Ministry for National Heritage, The Arts, and...

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Ministry of Health, MUMN reach agreement over centre for mental health education

Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela inaugurated a centre that will offer a number of seminars related to mental health and the well-being of nurses and midwives. In a statement, the ministry...

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Parliament shuts down for election... a week earlier than had been agreed

Parliament has shut down until the election is over, in spite of an agreement that had already been reached by the two sides of the House on next week’s agenda. At the end of...

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latest comment from adrian borg cardona, 16/05/2024 12:40: For Labour an agreement means nothing. They have no respect, are a bunch of liars and cheats, fraudsters and cannot be trusted.

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Health inspectors concerned as plan for shift to agriculture ministry put in place

Health inspectors on Thursday expressed their concern as plans to shift their team from the health ministry to the agriculture ministry are being put in place. The Malta Environmental Health...

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Ten Hag addresses Man United fans after winning last home game of season; Chelsea beat Brighton

Vlahovic scores early and Juventus beat Atalanta 1-0 in the Italian Cup final

Man City on verge of Premier League title as Haaland scores twice in 2-0 win over Tottenham

Udinese out of Serie A drop zone after beating Lecce

Duran Duran: Substitute bags two late goals in Villa thriller with Liverpool

De Ketelaere's brace boosts Atalanta's Champions League chances with 2-1 win against Roma

Arsenal beat Man United 1-0 to take title race with Man City to final day of Premier League season

Sliema win FA Trophy for record 22nd time

Pulisic nets 2 as Milan end winless run by thrashing Cagliari

Man City just two wins from another EPL title; Burnley become second team relegated

PL MEP candidates to star in reality show

Labour MEP candidates are to star in a four-episode reality show on ONE TV. The show is called Il-Kamp Politiku. Reports read that they will be locked together in a hotel suite where they will...

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Repubblika calls on citizens to attend tonight’s protest

Repubblika along with 21 different civil society groups reiterated their call for citizens to attend tonight's protest to condemn attacks by public officials, to call for resignations, to support for...

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Woman seriously injured after being hit by bus

A woman whose identity is still unknown was critically injured on Wednesday evening when she was hit by a bus, the police said. The accident took place in Bork Olivier Street, San Giljan, at...

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Shots fired at showroom façade in Qormi

Shots were fired towards a showroom in Mdina Road, Qormi early this morning, the police said....

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Man who died after fall in St Julian’s identified

The man who died earlier this month after falling off a wall in St Julian’s has been identified as a Frenchman, aged 29, the police said Thursday. The man was seriously injured on 2 May...

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Persons’ digital register launched

During the Public Service Expo24, which is being held at the MFCC in Ta' Qali, the digital persons' register project was launched. A central service is being built so that all...

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Slovakia's populist prime minister shot in assassination attempt, shocking Europe before elections

Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times and gravely wounded Wednesday, but his deputy prime minister said he believed Fico would survive. The prime...

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Maltese engineers selected as finalists for the European Inventor Award 2024

Two Maltese people, Tonio Sant, Daniel Buhagiar and their team were selected from 550 candidates and are now finalists in the 'Research' category of the European Inventor Award 2024. "According...

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Man gets nine-and-a-half-years in jail for importing 6kg of cannabis

A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to nine and a half years in jail after he admitted to importing 6kg of cannabis. Lamin Jobe, from Gambia, had pleaded guilty to importing and aggravated...

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TMID Editorial: The PL’s power of incumbency

Prime Minister Robert Abela has challenged the Nationalist Party to report him “for buying votes” this coming weekend when people receive the additional Cost of Living Adjustment cheques....

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latest comment from Raymond Gerada, 16/05/2024 15:35: Courts of law and timing.

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Malta Bankers’ Association announces upcoming conference on financial crime compliance

Maltese engineers selected as finalists for the European Inventor Award 2024

BOV celebrates 50th anniversary with enchanting string quartet concert

iMovo Limited signs MoU with University of Malta to enhance higher education programmes

Engineers and Healthcare Professionals come together during the 31st Annual Engineering Conference

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Is Malta impacting nature and biodiversity investments

Frank Salt Real Estate celebrates mothers with heartwarming Mother's Day Video

Malta among 8 EU states saying conditions in Syria should be reassessed to allow refugee returns

More people accused in hospitals case complain that they were not given chance to testify

Protestors call for a ‘clean Malta’, condemn PM’s 'attacks against judiciary, journalists'

Man who fell down the stairs dies in hospital

Robert Abela launches Labour Party MEP electoral manifesto

‘The Prime Minister is lost, burdened with internal problems’ - Grech

David Casa ‘warns’ Edward Scicluna against attending European governors’ informal meeting

PA gives green light to massive arts and culture hub in Marsa

Vatican updates norms to authenticate visions of Mary, weeping statues and stigmata

€10 million to be allocated towards scheme for training workers

Man seriously injured after getting trapped between two trailers

Government launches ‘Check Your Pet’ initiative at Public Service EXPO

Ministry for Social Policy announces public consultation for Family Social Plan

Government inaugurates new Agenzija Sapport community centre for people with disabilities

Comedian cleared over Gordon Manche carpet bomb 'threat'

Eleven historical heritage sites to be restored through local councils scheme

Ministry of Health, MUMN reach agreement over centre for mental health education

Parliament shuts down for election... a week earlier than had been agreed

Health inspectors concerned as plan for shift to agriculture ministry put in place

Magistrate orders police to identify and investigate public officials behind Siggiewi voter fraud

Norman Vella dismissal from PBS ‘politically discriminating’, Employment Commission rules

Updated: Judge rejects PN request to exhibit entire Vitals inquiry in case to recoup money

Joseph Muscat says case against him is based on what someone said they heard

Environmental responsibility is central to economic success – Minister Dalli

7,000 public officers to benefit from better working conditions

Prime Minister Robert Abela visits the Public Service Expo

Steward’s US hospitals ‘languished without the substantial capital investment’ – report

‘Government is ready to do anything to steamroll over the people’ – Bernard Grech

PL MEP candidates to star in reality show

Repubblika calls on citizens to attend tonight’s protest

Woman seriously injured after being hit by bus

Shots fired at showroom façade in Qormi

Man who died after fall in St Julian’s identified

Persons’ digital register launched

Slovakia's populist prime minister shot in assassination attempt, shocking Europe before elections

Maltese engineers selected as finalists for the European Inventor Award 2024

Man gets nine-and-a-half-years in jail for importing 6kg of cannabis

TMID Editorial: The PL’s power of incumbency

‘Children cannot be allowed to become victims’ – Abela on importance of family court reforms

Vlahovic scores early and Juventus beat Atalanta 1-0 in the Italian Cup final

Ten Hag addresses Man United fans after winning last home game of season; Chelsea beat Brighton

Slovakia's prime minister wounded in shooting

Siġġiewi ghost voters: Court of appeal denies Labour request to be admitted to case

Muscat files claim that his rights were breached after not being questioned before he was charged