The Malta Independent

2 May 2024, Thursday

Court rejects request to summons Prime Minister to explain social benefits cheats' pardon

Lawyers representing a number of people accused of fraudulently receiving social benefits have told a court today that their clients had not yet received any confirmation of the Presidential Pardon...

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Abela says it is up to voters to scrutinise judiciary

Prime Minister Robert Abela said Thursday that it is up to the voters to show what they think of the judiciary, adding that he will not report the magistrate that he has accused of deliberately timing...

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latest comment from KLAUS, 02/05/2024 13:12: Mr. Arrogant, now with his tiny mouse voice. It makes more sense the other way round: To bring the prime minister to court for his inflammatory speeches.

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Georgian lawmakers move closer to passing 'Russian law' targeting media; protesters gather again

Georgia’s Parliament moved a step closer Wednesday to passing a law that critics fear will stifle media freedom and endanger the country’s European Union membership bid, as police used...

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Pembroke council says plans to change park and ride site will lead to more traffic

The Pembroke Local Council is objecting to plans that would change the existing park and ride area in the locality, saying that it will increase traffic in the area. Malta Public Transport filed...

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‘Do not fall for provocation’, Abela tells supporters during Workers’ Day mass meeting

Prime Minister Robert Abela told Labour Party supporters not to fall for provocation, and to keep the calm, while addressing a mass meeting in St George's Square in Valletta, on the occasion of...

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latest comment from RF, 02/05/2024 08:11: Were Abela a decent prime minister he would erect a prominent monument to Malta's greatest Daphne for exposing much of the corruption done by his disgraced predecessor Muscat and not name a government housing complex at Msida to the late not lamented Patrick Holland the most corrupt labour minister under Mintoff.

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Three injured in two separate traffic accidents

Two men and a woman were injured in separate traffic accidents that took place in Mellieha and Rabat on Wednesday, the police said Thursday. The first accident took place in Marfa Road, Mellieha,...

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Law report - Court auction of sea vessels: Notice to creditors

The Court of Appeal, in its Superior Jurisdiction, composed of Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, Mr Justice Christian Falzon Scerri and Madam Justice Josette Demicoli, in the case Mediterranean Trading...

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Man injured, another arrested after Paola fight

A man was grievously injured and another was arrested following a fight in Paola on Thursday morning, the police said. The fight broke out in Zabbar Road at 9.40am. It involved a Syrian man,...

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What is at stake in UK local voting ahead of a looming general election

Millions of voters in England and Wales will cast their ballots on Thursday in an array of local elections that will be the last big test before a U.K. general election that all indicators show will...

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‘Government is too focused on seeing how it can try and intimidate the courts’ – Grech

PN Leader Bernard Grech told supporters on Wednesday that the government is too busy dealing with its own, internal problems and so cannot focus on the problems of the people. "Once again the problems...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 01/05/2024 20:26: Wonder why Bernard Grech failed to mention the foreign workers this time?

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TMID Editorial: Reflection

The Gozo Bishop recently delivered a homily in which he called out the race to riches. He underlined what he would prefer to see in today’s society. He would prefer seeing less beautiful...

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A highway collapse in China kills 36 people and sends more than 20 cars down a steep slope

A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in a mountainous area in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people dead, authorities said Thursday. The...

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ADPD calls for the protection of vulnerable workers

ADPD has called for the protection of vulnerable workers. In a statement on Workers' Day, it said that the day "should remind us of our obligations to protect all workers, particularly the most...

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Blinken urges Israel and Hamas to move ahead with a cease-fire deal and says 'the time is now'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was meeting with Israeli leaders on Wednesday in his push for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, saying "the time is now" for an agreement that would...

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Füllkrug fires Dortmund to 1-0 win over Mbappé's PSG in Champions League semifinal first leg

Niclas Füllkrug scored and Borussia Dortmund earned a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday. Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck...

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Bernard Grech asks for police protection for Vitals inquiry magistrate

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech has written to the Police Commissioner asking for police protection to be provided "to the Magistrate who is being attacked not only by the Prime Minister and others in the Labour Party, but also Labour Party media." ...

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latest comment from John Tonna, 02/05/2024 08:17: Now is a good time to stop digging 😁

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Justice for Workers campaign launched calling for improved worker’s rights and a just economy

On Wednesday, Moviment Graffitti along with a number of other organisations launched the 'Justice for Workers' campaign in a press conference held symbolically beneath Manuel Dimech's monument in...

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'I have no doubt I will be charged', Muscat says; 'institutions working against Labourites'

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said Tuesday that he has “no doubt” he will be criminally charged following the conclusion of the magisterial inquiry into the Vitals hospitals...

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latest comment from J M Grech, 01/05/2024 12:52: M I S K I N - qed jerga jilghabha tal-vittma. Possibbli minthomx tindunaw li qed juza 'l kull lejburist bhala l-mesha tieghu biex jaghtti xi ftit il-warrani tieghu?

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Vitals magisterial inquiry concluded, passed on to AG

The Vitals inquiry concluded on Thursday 24 April and sent to the attorney general’s office on 25 April, court registrar Franklin Calleja told a court on Tuesday. Calleja was testifying...

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latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 30/04/2024 19:34: The law says that the AG has absolute discretion whether to publish the findings of a magisterial inquiry. Everybody, including the Government and the Opposition, wants them published. Since there is consensus, why doesn't Parliament immediately approve an amendment to the law, rather than bend the law?

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Debut for San Giljan Aquatic Club at the 20th Open Dutch Masters Championships

Füllkrug fires Dortmund to 1-0 win over Mbappé's PSG in Champions League semifinal first leg

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Inter celebrate Serie A title with an open-air bus parade; Abraham secures Roma a draw at Napoli

Arsenal and Man City both win to keep it tight at the top in the race for the Premier League title

Valletta FC condemned to first ever relegation after heavy loss

Miserable runs continue for Juventus and injury-hit Milan in 0-0 draw in Serie A

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Pope responds with 'open heart' to Vatican document criticism from Maltese parents of LGBTQ children

Pope Francis has written to a group of Maltese parents of LGBTQ persons, in response to their criticism of a recent Vatican document that condemned gender theory and gender-affirming...

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Watch: 'I expected much better from the judiciary', PM says as inquiry report concluded

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that he would like the conclusions of the Vitals magisterial inquiry to be published. In comments to journalists after presiding over a Cabinet meeting in Zejtun,...

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latest comment from Summer Shade, 01/05/2024 08:04: Dear Prime Minister Robert Abela, Why, as you're suggesting, should the judiciary take note of the political calendar and postpone their work not to coincide with political events? Also, do you not expect much better from the Police Commissioner, who admitted to only act if or after an inquiry is concluded?

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‘Many may feel betrayed, broken after men they placed their trust in were finally exposed’ - Metsola

Many in the country may feel vindicated today - "and after years of vicious attacks by the desperate few, who can blame them? But vindication without justice is meaningless," President of the European...

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latest comment from George Azzopardi, 01/05/2024 12:18: Yes, that is why I am an ex-PL now.

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Repubblika wants Vitals inquiry conclusions to be published and implemented

Repubblika wants the conclusions of the Vitals Magisterial Inquiry to be published and implemented, its Honourary President Robert Aquilina said while addressing the press outside the law...

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latest comment from RF, 30/04/2024 16:04: I leave it to Dr Aquilina and best legal minds to scrutize the charge form as the AG has a knack of making silly but deliberate mistakes to ensure that accused are acquited on technical grounds.

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Woman seriously injured in quad bike accident

A woman was seriously injured in an incident in Gozo on Tuesday, the police said. At 2.30pm, the police was informed of an incident on Triq is-Sagħtrija, Żebbuġ, Gozo. Preliminary...

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latest comment from Makjavel, 01/05/2024 09:00: Have these been released for use on public roads by the EU?

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Biker grievously injured in Msida crash

A biker was grievously injured following a collision with a car in Msida on Tuesday evening, the police said. The accident took place in Rue d’Argens, corner with Church Street at...

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TMID Editorial: The day of the workers

The day which is dedicated to all workers is celebrated today in many countries. When it all started, that is when workers felt they should take to the streets to protest about their conditions...

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Bernard Grech says Abela and Muscat don’t want courts to uncover who was behind Vitals fraud

PN leader Bernard Grech condemned Prime Minister Robert Abela and disgraced former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat for attacking the institutions, for doing everything so that "we don't get our hospitals...

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MEA stresses need for nationwide strategy to support foreign workers in logistics industry

The Malta Employers’ Association (MEA) on Tuesday published a report entitled “Foreign Workers in the Logistics Industry – Addressing HR Challenges”. The report features...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 30/04/2024 20:38: .....and meanwhile the shadow. Minister for Education comments negatively about the Indian nationals who form a major part of this sector.

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Strong momentum drives a 48% increase in HSBC Malta's first quarter results

HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c. continued to report strong profits with reported profit before tax for Q1 2024 of €39.3m, an increase of 48% over the €26.5m profit reported in the same period last...

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‘Bee Creative: Maltese Honey Bee artVenture’

Vassallo Group unites employees for CSR initiative at Wied il-Ghasel, Mosta

Strong momentum drives a 48% increase in HSBC Malta's first quarter results

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Court rejects request to summons Prime Minister to explain social benefits cheats' pardon

Abela says it is up to voters to scrutinise judiciary

Georgian lawmakers move closer to passing 'Russian law' targeting media; protesters gather again

Pembroke council says plans to change park and ride site will lead to more traffic

‘Do not fall for provocation’, Abela tells supporters during Workers’ Day mass meeting

Three injured in two separate traffic accidents

Law report - Court auction of sea vessels: Notice to creditors

Man injured, another arrested after Paola fight

What is at stake in UK local voting ahead of a looming general election

‘Government is too focused on seeing how it can try and intimidate the courts’ – Grech

TMID Editorial: Reflection

A highway collapse in China kills 36 people and sends more than 20 cars down a steep slope

ADPD calls for the protection of vulnerable workers

Blinken urges Israel and Hamas to move ahead with a cease-fire deal and says 'the time is now'

Füllkrug fires Dortmund to 1-0 win over Mbappé's PSG in Champions League semifinal first leg

Bernard Grech asks for police protection for Vitals inquiry magistrate

Justice for Workers campaign launched calling for improved worker’s rights and a just economy

'I have no doubt I will be charged', Muscat says; 'institutions working against Labourites'

Vitals magisterial inquiry concluded, passed on to AG

Vinícius Júnior leads Real Madrid to 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League semifinal

39 candidates, including 9 from PL, 8 from PN, to contest EP election

PM questions timing of conclusion of magisterial inquiry into hospitals’ deal

Law Students’ Society condemns Prime Minister’s ‘unwarranted attacks on the judiciary'

Repubblika lambasts PN MP Justin Schembri for ‘explicit, discriminatory and racist threat’

Justice Minister estimates recruitment of 55 new OHSA officers, doubling existing workforce

Winner of $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot is an immigrant from Laos who has cancer

TMID Editorial: Widespread pardon raises concern

Romanian prince detained in Malta following arrest over corruption

Pope responds with 'open heart' to Vatican document criticism from Maltese parents of LGBTQ children

Watch: 'I expected much better from the judiciary', PM says as inquiry report concluded

‘Many may feel betrayed, broken after men they placed their trust in were finally exposed’ - Metsola

Repubblika wants Vitals inquiry conclusions to be published and implemented

Woman seriously injured in quad bike accident

Biker grievously injured in Msida crash

TMID Editorial: The day of the workers

Bernard Grech says Abela and Muscat don’t want courts to uncover who was behind Vitals fraud

MEA stresses need for nationwide strategy to support foreign workers in logistics industry

Strong momentum drives a 48% increase in HSBC Malta's first quarter results

Likely missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targets Malta-flagged container ship in Red Sea

Girl, 11, critically injured after being hit by car

Conrad Borg Manche to contest European Parliament elections as independent candidate

Naxxar’s Coast Road was site of most traffic contraventions in 2023

Europe is at a crossroads – Robert Abela

Internal investigation into missing maritime fines concluded - Transport minister