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18 May 2024, Saturday

MUT issues ultimatum on teachers’ agreement, government says it has proposed 'strong' package

The Malta Union of Teachers on Friday said it has registered a trade dispute and issued an ultimatum to the government as talks on the renewal of a collective agreement reached yet another...

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Updated: Joseph Muscat wants evidence against him in Vitals inquiry to be published

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has lodged a request for the parts of the magisterial inquiry that led to charges being issued against him in connection with the hospitals inquiry to be made...

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Repubblika says it is ‘not the right time for Parliament to stop working’

Repubblika on Friday said that now is not the right time for Parliament to stop working, after government adjourned sittings a week earlier than planned. In a statement, the NGO said it noted...

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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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latest comment from adrian borg cardona, 17/05/2024 13:26: Far from it. Another hadma by Labour's best friend Angelo Gafa. Malta is run by the mafia including corrupt police.

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Electoral Commission publishes voting days for elderly people’s homes, hospitals

The Electoral Commission notifies that polling days for these institutions are as follows: St Vincent de Paul Residence and 34 Homes for the Elderly (see schedule) – Saturday, 1...

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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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latest comment from Mark Debono, 17/05/2024 10:59: VOLUNTARY????

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Elderly woman hit by car in Birzebbuga

An elderly woman was taken to hospital after she was hit by a car in Birzebbuga on Friday, the police said. The accident took place in Brolli Street at 7.30am. The police said the...

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Sicilian man sentenced in Italy for organised crime, cocaine trafficking, arrested in Malta

A Sicilian man, wanted by the Italian authorities in connection with an investigation into organised crime and cocaine trafficking has appeared in court following his arrest in Malta. Gianluca...

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Updated: Government unveils masterplan for Gozo general hospital

A new master plan for the Gozo general hospital was revealed on Friday by the Minister for Health and Active Ageing Jo-Etienne Abela. The minister said that on one side of the hospital,...

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latest comment from Toni Borg, 17/05/2024 13:43: "but only towards the future", basically meaning "forget the eur400 million paid out"...those are in the past!!! Kummidjanti tac-cirku!!!

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Juventus fire coach Massimiliano Allegri for his outburst toward refs in Italian Cup final

Juventus fired coach Massimiliano Allegri on Friday for his ugly outburst toward the referees in the Italian Cup final. Juventus has two games left in Serie A but Allegri was due to miss...

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TMID Editorial: Fraud everywhere you look

The now infamous last words written in Daphne Caruana Galizia’s last blog post before she was brutally assassinated have been etched into the country’s psyche: “There are criminals...

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Vatican revamps norms to evaluate visions of Mary as it adapts to Internet age, combats hoaxers

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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Teachers’ collective agreement is needed fast as educators are resigning - PN

Educators need to be given priority, and the salaries as well as conditions of educators need to be substantially improved through a collective agreement that needs to be signed as soon as possible,...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 17/05/2024 12:19: "Teachers’ collective agreement is needed fast as educators are resigning - PN" And if agreement is reached right now, the PN and its apologist would immediately accuse the Government that this is another ploy by the Government to "buy" votes.

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Majority of EU nations want more partnerships to stem migration from countries of origin

A majority of European Union members are calling for more agreements with countries where migrants depart from or travel through to get to Europe, saying the bloc needs to think outside the box 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 The Alchemist, 17/05/2024 10:43: Ohlom Mario. Perhaps you forget what the PN did on the eve of the election to ex-AD leader Harry Vassallo?

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Biker grievously injured after Gzira collision

A biker was grievously injured on Friday following a traffic accident in Gzira, the police said. The accident took place in Testaferrata Street at 11am. The biker, who was riding a Kymco...

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No donuts from head of school for UPE members, union says

The Union of Professional Educators said Friday its members who did not attend a Community of Professional Educators (COPE) meeting as per union directive were afterwards not given donuts by the head...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 17/05/2024 13:48: Would be interesting to know what exactly happened at this school. When were these donuts distributed? Was it at the end or during the meeting ? Where they distributed at the same place where the COPE session was held? If the answer is yes , did those who were not present in the place were the session was held, expect to be called to the meeting just to share these donuts? UPE haven't you something better or of more importance that deserves a communication to the press?

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Lands Authority hands over historic building to Birkirkara Local Council

A building in the Imrieħel area which was formerly used as a mill will be formally transferred to the Birkirkara Local Council following an agreement signed between the Lands Authority and the...

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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 RF, 17/05/2024 10:58: Is William Mangion still getting money to find a garage for bands to practise?

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Juventus fire coach Massimiliano Allegri for his outburst toward refs in Italian Cup final

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Udinese out of Serie A drop zone after beating Lecce

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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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€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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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 B J Simmons, 17/05/2024 13:30: Once upon a time.....!

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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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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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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

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MUT issues ultimatum on teachers’ agreement, government says it has proposed 'strong' package

Updated: Joseph Muscat wants evidence against him in Vitals inquiry to be published

Repubblika says it is ‘not the right time for Parliament to stop working’

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

Electoral Commission publishes voting days for elderly people’s homes, hospitals

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

Elderly woman hit by car in Birzebbuga

Sicilian man sentenced in Italy for organised crime, cocaine trafficking, arrested in Malta

Updated: Government unveils masterplan for Gozo general hospital

Juventus fire coach Massimiliano Allegri for his outburst toward refs in Italian Cup final

TMID Editorial: Fraud everywhere you look

Vatican revamps norms to evaluate visions of Mary as it adapts to Internet age, combats hoaxers

Teachers’ collective agreement is needed fast as educators are resigning - PN

Majority of EU nations want more partnerships to stem migration from countries of origin

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

Biker grievously injured after Gzira collision

No donuts from head of school for UPE members, union says

Lands Authority hands over historic building to Birkirkara Local Council

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

Government inaugurates new Agenzija Sapport community centre for people with disabilities

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

Comedian cleared over Gordon Manche carpet bomb 'threat'

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

Suspension of trading of shares in LifeStar Holding plc

PL MEP candidates to star in reality show

Persons’ digital register launched

Repubblika calls on citizens to attend tonight’s protest

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

Man who fell down the stairs dies in hospital

€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

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

Eleven historical heritage sites to be restored through local councils scheme

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

Woman seriously injured after being hit by bus

Maltese engineers selected as finalists for the European Inventor Award 2024

Shots fired at showroom façade in Qormi

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

Man who died after fall in St Julian’s identified

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