The Malta Independent

10 May 2024, Friday

Muscat endangering magistrate, judges involved in Vitals case – Repubblika

With his words, Joseph Muscat – accused of corruption, fraud and money laundering – is endangering the magistrate who investigated him in the inquiry and the judiciary before whom he is...

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latest comment from J. Borg, 10/05/2024 10:50: It all reminds me of what happened to Daphne Caruana Galizia. But, of course, Joseph doesn't feel responsible for anything...

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Edward Scicluna must be removed as governor of Central Bank of Malta – PN

The PN on Friday reiterated that the governor of the Central Bank of Malta Edward Scicluna, who faces criminal charges over the Vitals inquiry, must be removed immediately from his role, as well as...

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Man seriously injured after being hit by car

A man was seriously injured on Friday morning when he was hit by a car in Birkirkara, the police said. The accident happened in Sir Anthony Mamo Road at 7.20am. The man, aged 37 from...

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Tal-Bebbux area in Żurrieq is ‘government property’ and will be used as necessary - ministry

The area known as Tal-Bebbux in Żurrieq is government property and will only be used for projects for social benefit and the needs of the Żurrieq community, the government said on...

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TMID Editorial: Could the real establishment please stand up?

Every electoral campaign has its own set of buzzwords – but these last two weeks and no doubt this next month in the run up to the polls, and probably even beyond that, have been dominated by...

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They make me look like Toto Riina – Joseph Muscat

Disgraced former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has said that the authorities are making him appear akin to Toto Riina, given the charges laid against him, which also include a freezing order amounting...

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latest comment from L-argument, 10/05/2024 08:38: Toto Rina used to live in Gozo and he never robbed the Maltese people and the sick.

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€1.8 million in aid to animal breeders to mitigate the impact of rising fodder prices

Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo has launched a financial scheme with an allocation of €1.8 million for government to assist in mitigating the effects of rising animal fodder prices impacting...

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Rosianne Cutajar brands Cyrus Engerer ‘an opportunist’ over Fearne criticism

Independent MP Rosianne Cutajar has branded PL MEP Cyrus Engerer as an opportunist, after he expressed concerns over current Health Minister Chris Fearne’s bid for the European Commission....

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latest comment from RF, 10/05/2024 11:33: Engerer may be an opportunist but Rosianne was shameless and dishonourable when she spoke in defence of alleged mastermind in Daphne's heinous murder at the auspicious Council of Europe without declaring her conflict of interest.

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Malta eliminated from Eurovision Song Contest

Sarah Bonnici will not be taking part in the final of Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday after her song Loop was eliminated in Thursday's semi-final. The Gozitan singer was selected to open the...

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latest comment from RF, 10/05/2024 10:11: Much money down the drain, as usual. Did organisers have to resort to vulgarity in costume? The young singer may be third her age but no Madonna!

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Judge grants Joseph Muscat partial access to Vitals inquiry

A judge has granted Joseph Muscat, with immediate effect, partial access to the magisterial inquiry into the Vitals hospital deal, but rejected the disgraced former Prime Minister’s request to...

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latest comment from Santana, 09/05/2024 19:46: So, now, the accused has access to the inquiry's process verbal and just about everybody else does not. Brilliant ! FAQ: The aggrieved, in this case, is the nation. Why are the nation, their representatives, NGOs, professional bodies and civil action groups, being kept in the dark? Because Robert Abela does not think it is in his, and the PL's electoral campaign's interest to do so, that's why. Anything for a vote!

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Government purchases the Soċjetà Sant' Andrija band club in Lija for €3.6 million

The Soċjetà Sant`Andrija band club of Ħal Lija joins nine other buildings which are occupied by musical societies to have been purchased by the Government. The Ministry for...

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Working migrants share insights of navigating life in Malta with Archbishop

The prohibitive increase in housing costs and the conflicting emotions of joy and anxiety that came with living in Malta were the issues working migrants raised with Archbishop Charles Scicluna on...

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Inflation, overpopulation, and bad governance the main issues facing Malta – SMEs

Small and medium enterprises cited rampant inflation, overpopulation and a lack of good governance as the major issues that the country is facing right now which the government needs to...

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Xewkija Reservoir beautification project inaugurated

The beautification project of the Reservoir in Xewkija was inaugurated by the Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri. The Ministry for Gozo and Planning said that this project was financed...

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Metsola in Kyiv on Europe Day: ‘Back to the land of the brave’

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola is celebrating Europe Day in Kyiv. Ukrainian Parliament Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk met her at the station. “Back to the land...

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latest comment from Christian S Borg, 09/05/2024 14:56: Reciting from the globalists' script yet again...

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Neutering campaign for stray cats renewed, pilot project for free neutering for some dogs launched

The neutering campaign for stray cats has been renewed, Alicia Bugeja Said, the Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Animal Rights said. She added that a new pilot project...

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New National Toxicology Centre inaugurated

Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela has inaugurated a new National Toxicology Centre. Abela emphasized the importance of Malta having a dedicated toxicology centre, so when there are cases of...

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MEPs ‘cast doubt’ on Malta’s Commission nominee Fearne over criminal charges

Members of the European Parliament’s health committee have questioned the nomination of Maltese Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne for the post of European commissioner after...

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latest comment from Vani, 10/05/2024 09:41: First you attack the judiciary, than you want it to be "fair"! So I ask: Was Abela "fair" with the Magistrate? Was Muscat "fair" with the Magistrate? Was Crappy One "fair" with the Magistrate? Were you hired trolls "fair" with the Magistrate? The answer is a resounding NO And we all know what you mean by "fair", the complete exoneration of Muscat and the 40 thieves!

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Robert Abela’s first meeting as Prime Minister was with Steward Health Care – Grech

PN Leader Bernard Grech said that Robert Abela's first meeting he held when he became Prime Minister in January 2020 was with Steward Health Care, in the presence of the former Prime Minister who is...

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latest comment from Raymond Gerada, 10/05/2024 08:29: Never a picture of attendees!!

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Europe Day marks 1 month till EU elections: Rise of hard right, wilting of Green Deal are possible

The European Union marks its annual Europe Day on Thursday, but instead of the humdrum celebrations, all eyes are on the EU elections in a month's time, which portend a steep rise of the...

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Turning back the clock on 2006 rationalisation exercise would be an injustice – Abela

Turning back the clock on the 2006 rationalisation exercise would "create instability in the market and would be an injustice," Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Thursday, but spoke of balancing it...

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latest comment from Joe Mallia, 10/05/2024 07:22: The PM has no political will to protect the natural environment of these islands. There is a legal way to reverse the rationalisation plan which has destroyed acres of our countryside but the PM keeps bringing all types of excuses to justify this environmental crime. In addition, the revision of the rural policies which are full of loopholes that are permitting the ongoing destruction of our countryside, has been intentionally halted for the benefit of the few developers close to the PM.

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Bernard Grech announces protest on Monday over Vitals inquiry

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech announced a protest next Monday, 13 May at 6pm in front of the Parliament building in Valletta, saying that there is a “democratic deficit” against the...

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latest comment from B Agius, 10/05/2024 09:57: Muscat and Abela are stirring the pot one way and Grech/Republika/Opposition stirring another way. Why can't ALL wait for what happens in the Judicial system. One assumes there is still some belief in it. Can anyone be impartial in Malta??

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Malta will continue to support the local startup ecosystem – government

During the opening of the EU-Startups Summit in Valletta, a summit held for the first time in the country, Prime Minister Robert Abela spoke about the Government's vision for the country to continue...

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Attacks on judiciary ‘strike at the heart of Malta’s democratic credentials’ - employer bodies

The Malta Employers’ Association, the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, as well as the Malta Chamber of SMEs have stated that the current situation regarding the magisterial...

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More than 200 academics denounce attacks on Maltese judiciary

More than 200 academics at the University of Malta have signed a statement in defence of judicial independence, denouncing attacks on the judiciary coming from government exponents including Prime...

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latest comment from Raymond Gerada, 09/05/2024 12:42: The usual 200. They never condemned the attacks in the AG.

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Leverkusen rally late in draw with Roma to preserve unbeaten record and reach Europa League final

Bayer Leverkusen had a double reason to celebrate in stoppage time on Thursday. Not only did it reach the Europa League final and keep its treble bid on course but substitute Josip...

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New Naxxar football field works proceeding at a fast pace – Ministry for Education

The building of the new football ground project with an investment of approximately €14.3 million that will be enjoyed by the Naxxar students and community is going on at a fast pace, the...

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Man slips on rainwater puddle, in hospital with critical injuries

A man who slipped in a rainwater puddle suffered critical injuries and was taken to hospital on Thursday morning, the police said. The accident took place in Orazio Diacono Street, Zejtun, at...

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Joseph Rapa removed from APS board of directors

Joseph Rapa has been removed from the APS board of directors after his name was among the list of people to be charged in court following the conclusion of the Vitals magisterial...

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latest comment from Carmelo Borg, 09/05/2024 15:47: Prosit APS BANK dik SERJETA ta bank. Issa jekk ismu jigi nadif halli jerga jidhol

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Muscat endangering magistrate, judges involved in Vitals case – Repubblika

Edward Scicluna must be removed as governor of Central Bank of Malta – PN

Man seriously injured after being hit by car

Tal-Bebbux area in Żurrieq is ‘government property’ and will be used as necessary - ministry

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They make me look like Toto Riina – Joseph Muscat

€1.8 million in aid to animal breeders to mitigate the impact of rising fodder prices

Rosianne Cutajar brands Cyrus Engerer ‘an opportunist’ over Fearne criticism

Malta eliminated from Eurovision Song Contest

Judge grants Joseph Muscat partial access to Vitals inquiry

Government purchases the Soċjetà Sant' Andrija band club in Lija for €3.6 million

Working migrants share insights of navigating life in Malta with Archbishop

Inflation, overpopulation, and bad governance the main issues facing Malta – SMEs

Xewkija Reservoir beautification project inaugurated

Metsola in Kyiv on Europe Day: ‘Back to the land of the brave’

Neutering campaign for stray cats renewed, pilot project for free neutering for some dogs launched

New National Toxicology Centre inaugurated

MEPs ‘cast doubt’ on Malta’s Commission nominee Fearne over criminal charges

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More than 200 academics denounce attacks on Maltese judiciary

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