The Malta Independent

23 May 2024, Thursday

General Workers Union denies strong speculation of industrial action before Muscat arraignment

The General Workers Union's Director General Josef Bugeja categorically denied that there is planned industrial action for Court workers on Monday, a day before the scheduled arraignment of former...

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PM Abela denies government dishing out goodies because election is approaching

Prime Minister Robert Abela today denied that the government is dishing out cheques and allowances because the election is approaching, stating that what is being distributed in the past weeks is been...

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Bernard Grech files judicial protest to receive copy of hospitals' magisterial inquiry

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech filed a judicial protest in court on Thursday, requesting the Attorney General to provide a copy of the magisterial inquiry into the Vitals case to him, as well as...

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EU Commission opens three infringement procedures against Malta

Infringement procedures have been opened by the European Commission against Malta for failings on environmental justice, energy efficiency and the digital economy. "The European Commission...

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PN MEP’s will work to make Malta’s voice stronger in the EU – Bernard Grech

PN MEPs will work to strengthen Malta's voice in the European Union, Opposition Leader Bernard Grech has said. Opposition leader Bernard Grech said that the PN's European election manifestos are...

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34 temping agencies receive licence

The first 34 temping agencies have been licensed, the government said. "This way, they are regularised and are in conformity with new laws that came into force earlier this year, which will...

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Families to receive €500 for each child in non-compulsory education under 20 years of age

Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Thursday that by the end of this week, families will receive a €500 grant for every child below the age of 20 who remain on in education beyond obligatory...

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Government offered ‘unprecedented increases’ for teachers in discussions with MUT - Abela

Prime Minister Robert Abela said Thursday that government has proposed a set of "strong" proposals as well as "unprecedented" increases for teachers in the ongoing discussions with the Malta Union of...

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Planning Authority approves business centre on former Savoy hotel site

The Planning Authority on Thursday approved the conversion of the former Savoy Hotel into a business centre, imposing a €40,000 planning gain to be used for urban improvement projects in Sliema...

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‘We have to continue strengthening local councils’ – Abela

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the Labour Party is 'convinced' that local councils are important and 'is convinced that we have to continue strengthening them.' Addressing a political...

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Lack of robust governance in family businesses may lead to their natural death – Chamber of Commerce

Lack of good governance in family businesses may lead to their natural death, a survey which was carried out by the Malta Chamber of Commerce shows. The full results of the survey were announced...

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Restoration works have commenced on the Marsa Tram Power Station which will result in a creative and cultural space for use by the Marsa Local Council, the Ministry for National Heritage announced on...

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Ramona Frendo to become European Court of Justice judge

Ramona Frendo has the qualifications to serve as a judge on the European Court of Justice, the government announced on Thursday. The decision was taken in Brussels by a panel of seven judges from...

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Illegal structure in Vittoriosa built despite refusals and denied appeals, DLH says

An imposing metal tented structure has been placed outside BOA restaurant located along the historically sensitive Vittoriosa waterfront despite the Planning Authority and the Environment and Planning...

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latest comment from adrian borg cardona, 23/05/2024 11:20: Name and shame please. We should know who are these people defying the authorities. And whether there is no enforcement because of who they are.

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TMID Editorial: The San Gwann example

It took a couple of days of public outcry for an application for the development of a huge supermarket in San Gwann to be withdrawn. We need more of these instances. Last Saturday, it was...

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latest comment from R F, 23/05/2024 09:48: Do not exclude that the proposal will come back after the elections. I imagine that a lot of money would have already been put in the preparation of the application and to simply withdraw it because of public outcry after just 2 days, does not convince me that the withdrawal is permanent. On the points mentioned in the article, of why it should not even be considered, I fully agree. The fact is that the Planning Authority has become like a prostitute for speculators. The applicant will not be the supermarket operator and is not concerned about how many supermarkets are there in the area. The developer's only goal is to buy the land as an ODZ and turn into property that can be developed.

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Vitals, Steward and Accutor chiefs among 34 people to face criminal charges over hospitals deal

A list of 34 individuals including the people running Vitals, Steward and Accutor are set to be criminally charged in connection to the hospitals deal magisterial inquiry. They form part of a...

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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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A UK lawmaker returns to work as 'the bionic MP' after losing his hands and feet to sepsis

Britain's fractious politicians shared a rare moment of unity Wednesday, when a Conservative lawmaker returned to work six months after sepsis put him in a coma and forced the amputation of...

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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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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 Harold Hare, 23/05/2024 09:18: Is Malta going to cancel the enormous cruise liners that pollute the harbour and make residents lives a misery? Of course not. Money is not everything.

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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 C Xerri, 23/05/2024 10:11: Asking one to refrain, is totally different from calling his followers to attend for a demostration.. The original statement by Carol Aquilina was that Muscat was "calling"... and what I asked for is to quote sources to prove that Muscat was "calling his followers". Actually according to the media, Muscat , not only did not call his followers to be in Valletta on Tuesday but "seemingly discouraged people from showing up outside court on May 28," (Times 21.05)

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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 Joseph Bartolo, 23/05/2024 10:45: Malta has a €9.58 billion national debt - up from €4.5 billion at the end of 2012 and at this rate, it will hit €15 billion by 2024. €4.1 billion in 25 years, €5.8 billion in less than 10 years, and keeps increasing drastically every day.

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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 Joey Falzon, 23/05/2024 07:37: Julia's MEKANIZMZ working at their best.....dishing out money, coincidentally weeks before an election!!!! If these people deserve the compensation...well and good. Using them to gain political advantage...NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

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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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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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General Workers Union denies strong speculation of industrial action before Muscat arraignment

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Bernard Grech files judicial protest to receive copy of hospitals' magisterial inquiry

EU Commission opens three infringement procedures against Malta

PN MEP’s will work to make Malta’s voice stronger in the EU – Bernard Grech

34 temping agencies receive licence

Families to receive €500 for each child in non-compulsory education under 20 years of age

Government offered ‘unprecedented increases’ for teachers in discussions with MUT - Abela

Planning Authority approves business centre on former Savoy hotel site

‘We have to continue strengthening local councils’ – Abela

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Marsa Tram Power Station restoration works commence

Ramona Frendo to become European Court of Justice judge

Illegal structure in Vittoriosa built despite refusals and denied appeals, DLH says

TMID Editorial: The San Gwann example

Vitals, Steward and Accutor chiefs among 34 people to face criminal charges over hospitals deal

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A UK lawmaker returns to work as 'the bionic MP' after losing his hands and feet to sepsis

Policeman acquitted of rape charges to face retrial

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

Government relaunches double glazing scheme for Birżebbuġa residents

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

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

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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

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

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

Police issue warning over scam calls

Central Bank of Malta Governor sends representative for Armenia meeting

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

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Two men arrested after burglary from residence in Naxxar

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

Owen Bonnici appointed Leader of the House, replacing Fearne

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