The Malta Independent

23 May 2024, Thursday

Policeman acquitted of rape charges to face retrial

A police officer who last year was acquitted of charges of raping a female colleague at the Msida police station will be retried, a court of appeal ruled on Wednesday, The 34-year-old officer,...

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Updated: British PM sets July 4 election as his Conservatives face biggest challenge in a decade

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set July 4 as the date for a national election that will determine who governs the U.K., choosing a day of good economic news to urge voters to give his...

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Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run ended 3-0 by Atalanta and Lookman hat trick in Europa League final

Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman was unstoppable and Bayer Leverkusen’s impossible dream of completing an entire season unbeaten with a hat trick of titles proved to be just that. Instead,...

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It is Abela’s duty to ensure safety in front of Court during Muscat arraignment, Grech says

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech said that it is Prime Minister Robert Abela's responsibility to address the question of safety for all those in Valletta while former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and...

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Man, two women, charged with human trafficking and money laundering

Three individuals: an Italian man, his Brazilian partner and her sister, have been remanded in custody after being accused of trafficking women and forcing them to work in the sex trade in...

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One million cruise liner tourists expected in 2024, and a new military tourism niche, Minister says

Malta is set to welcome a million cruise liner tourists by the end of this year, while negotiations are ongoing for a new type of tourism niche including the military sector, Tourism Minister Clayton...

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latest comment from S. Camilleri, 22/05/2024 22:12: These people are crazy. We do not expect any better from the Minister, who has singlehandedly overseen the ruination of Comino with his all in the family games. But the tragedy is that the Opposition shadow minister does not seem to be any brighter on this issue: tourism fatigue indeed! And yet still in two minds whether to go for more tourists or less.

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Central Bank of Malta Governor sends representative for Armenia meeting

Central Bank of Malta governor Edward Scicluna has not attended a European Bank for Reconstruction and Development meeting, sending a representative instead. Scicluna has been under fire ever...

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latest comment from Observer, 22/05/2024 15:41: Because it might be hot there...

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Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation

Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state, a historic but largely symbolic move that further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months...

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Planned tax cuts will leave €600 in middle class family’s pockets, Abela says

A set of planned income tax cuts will leave €600 in the pockets of middle class families, Prime Minister Robert Abela told supporters on Wednesday. Speaking in a political activity in...

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latest comment from Ethan Borg, 23/05/2024 06:03: Ara ... donnu issa tajjeb it-timing? jew spjegalna PM?

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Thalidomide victims receive first compensation payment from near €1 million fund

The first instalment of the compensation payment, from a fund of nearly €1 million, to 25 people who had been confirmed to suffer from a type of disability following their ingestion of...

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latest comment from S. Azzopardi, 23/05/2024 06:06: If thalidomide was last prescribed in Malta 56 years ago in 1968 then a maximum compensation of €68,815 equates to an average of €1228/year as compensation for a life long disability. Readers can draw their own conclusions.

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Repubblika appeals to public to avoid going to Valletta during Muscat’s arraignment

NGO Repubblika on Wednesday appealed to the public, those of “goodwill,” to avoid going to the capital city on 28 and 29 May, the days in which former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, Keith...

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latest comment from Vani, 22/05/2024 21:01: Could you quote where The Corrupt One asked his henchmen to refrain from calling out the thugs to intimidate the courts?

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‘Environment Minister blaming people for drainage at sea’ – PN

PN MP Rebekah Borg said Wednesday that Environment Minister Miriam Dalli is blaming the people’s inappropriate waste disposal into the drainage system as the cause for the recent instances of...

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latest comment from Ġakbu S., 22/05/2024 14:52: It has been identified that the "establishment" is the culprits for the sewage spills.

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Government relaunches double glazing scheme for Birżebbuġa residents

With the support of the Malta Freeport Corporation and the Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS), the Government is relaunching the double glazing Scheme. This initiative, aimed...

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TMID Editorial: The MUT’s ultimatum

The Malta Union of Teachers has given an ultimatum to the government. Unless an agreement is reached on Friday, the MUT will be issuing directives to its members as it seeks to pressure the...

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Grech slams Abela’s ‘irresponsible’ trap comment, says Prime Minister has reached ‘desperate levels’

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech hit out at Prime Minister Robert Abela for 'desperate' comments the latter made on Tuesday evening. Abela had alleged that the Nationalist Party is planning 'a...

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Spain, Ireland and Norway will recognize a Palestinian state on May 28. Why does that matter?

Spain, Ireland and Norway said Wednesday that they would recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that came amid international outrage over...

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latest comment from Paul bermon, 22/05/2024 12:13: Israel rejects any move to legitimize the Palestinians internationally. Are over 140 countries wrong, more of the same violence of the last 75 years is certainly not the answer and a new approach is needed

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Police issue warning over scam calls

The Police on Wednesday appealed to the public to be cautious of scam and deceitful phone calls. In a statement, the police said that these fraudulent calls are being made using...

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Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi want immediate full disclosure of evidence against them

Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi on Tuesday demanded that the Attorney General and Police Commissioner give them full disclosure of the evidence which there is against them immediately, alleging that...

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latest comment from Tony Meli, 22/05/2024 06:25: Has the location of the 400 million been disclosed?

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PN is ‘planning a trap’ for supporters who attend demonstration for Muscat, Robert Abela claims

Prime Minister Robert Abela has alleged that the Nationalist Party is planning 'a trap' for supporters of Joseph Muscat who attend a demonstration on 28 May. Abela was asked by journalists...

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latest comment from Mark Debono, 22/05/2024 11:34: The narcissist dictator has spoken rallying his sheep who obey his every command (from Joseph) just how he likes it or spits his dummy out of his pram?

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Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run ended 3-0 by Atalanta and Lookman hat trick in Europa League final

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Muscat ‘solidarity meeting’ on day of arraignment ‘a major challenge for police’ - Repubblika

Honorary President of NGO Repubblika Robert Aquilina said that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is continuing to increase tension in the country, and his irresponsible behaviour will be creating a...

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latest comment from Anonimu Malti, 22/05/2024 08:05: Even El Chapo was widely loved !!!!

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Law report: ‘Equal pay for work of equal value’: The importance of comparing like with like

In a decision handed down by the Industrial Tribunal (the ‘Tribunal’) on 5th October 2022 in the names James D’Anastas vs Wembley Stores Company Limited (and confirmed by the Court...

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Two men arrested after burglary from residence in Naxxar

Two 18-year-old men were arrested shortly after they allegedly committed a burglary from a residence in Naxxar, the police said Tuesday. The two were found in possession of items belonging to the...

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Owen Bonnici appointed Leader of the House, replacing Fearne

Culture Minister Owen Bonnici has been appointed as Leader of the House of Representatives, which he will hold in addition to his role as minister. This is a different post to that of Speaker of...

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latest comment from Paul bermon, 22/05/2024 07:42: 20 different positions!! and no idea what he was doing in any of them

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1 dead, others injured after London-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence

One person has died aboard a London-Singapore flight that encountered severe turbulence, Singapore Airlines said Tuesday, in which the plane apparently plummeted for a number of minutes before it was...

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Edward Scicluna sold his integrity to pig out like the rest of them, Casa says

Central Bank governor Edward Scicluna has sold his integrity for greed just like the rest of them, MEP David Casa said on Tuesday. “Edward Scicluna has remained at the helm of Malta’s...

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latest comment from Raymond Gerada, 22/05/2024 10:19: It is about time that Casa makes way and give someone else a chance. Who is pigging out really? No contribution at all to the PN. The PN party keeps sinking and Casa keeps declaring Holy wars to impress the disciples of DCG.

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‘Robert Abela’s government has impoverished the Planning Authority’ - PN

The Nationalist Party on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Robert Abela’s government has impoverished the Planning Authority and has aggravated the situation by delaying needed revisions for the...

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latest comment from Vassals, 21/05/2024 20:37: It has certainly not impoverished certain bank accounts!

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PN local councillor concerned over the appearance of red circles on trees at Jubilee Grove

PN local councillor James Aaron Ellul has expressed concern over the appearance of red circles marked on trees at the Jubilee Grove in Floriana. No explanation has been forthcmong as to why such...

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latest comment from Santa, 22/05/2024 09:13: maybe green colour would be better?

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Bernard Grech says non-PN votes will be ‘wasted and lost’

As Bernard Grech was addressing residents from Gżira, Floriana, and Santa Luċija as part of the campaign for the upcoming local council and European Parliament elections, the PN leader said...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 21/05/2024 19:58: ADPD so those who are voting for your candidates are being seen as wasting their vote and are favouring the political party that (ADPD) so often attack.

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Santa Venera Mayor acquitted of drunk and dangerous driving charges dating back to 2022

Santa Venera Mayor and Boffa Hospital CEO Stephen Sultana has been acquitted of drunk and dangerous driving charges dating back to 2022, after a court heard how he had repeatedly complained to LESA...

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latest comment from Simon Oosterman, 21/05/2024 15:14: Almost two years to clear this up. A waste of time and effort of the Courts. And taxpayer money!

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BOV celebrates 50th anniversary with enchanting string quartet concert

Policeman acquitted of rape charges to face retrial

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It is Abela’s duty to ensure safety in front of Court during Muscat arraignment, Grech says

Man, two women, charged with human trafficking and money laundering

One million cruise liner tourists expected in 2024, and a new military tourism niche, Minister says

Central Bank of Malta Governor sends representative for Armenia meeting

Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation

Planned tax cuts will leave €600 in middle class family’s pockets, Abela says

Thalidomide victims receive first compensation payment from near €1 million fund

Repubblika appeals to public to avoid going to Valletta during Muscat’s arraignment

‘Environment Minister blaming people for drainage at sea’ – PN

Government relaunches double glazing scheme for Birżebbuġa residents

TMID Editorial: The MUT’s ultimatum

Grech slams Abela’s ‘irresponsible’ trap comment, says Prime Minister has reached ‘desperate levels’

Spain, Ireland and Norway will recognize a Palestinian state on May 28. Why does that matter?

Police issue warning over scam calls

Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi want immediate full disclosure of evidence against them

PN is ‘planning a trap’ for supporters who attend demonstration for Muscat, Robert Abela claims

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PM Abela defends Siġġiewi voter fraud, dodges question on Minister Galdes’ position

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MUT revealed excerpts of government proposals that go against electoral promises, PN says

Muscat ‘solidarity meeting’ on day of arraignment ‘a major challenge for police’ - Repubblika

Law report: ‘Equal pay for work of equal value’: The importance of comparing like with like

Two men arrested after burglary from residence in Naxxar

Owen Bonnici appointed Leader of the House, replacing Fearne

1 dead, others injured after London-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence

Edward Scicluna sold his integrity to pig out like the rest of them, Casa says

‘Robert Abela’s government has impoverished the Planning Authority’ - PN

PN local councillor concerned over the appearance of red circles on trees at Jubilee Grove

Bernard Grech says non-PN votes will be ‘wasted and lost’

Santa Venera Mayor acquitted of drunk and dangerous driving charges dating back to 2022

Offer to educators is the best collective agreement they’ve ever had, Abela says

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