The Malta Independent 19 April 2024, Friday
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Mosta Ficus trees have a ‘good chance’ of surviving following attempted poisoning

The Ficus trees close to the Mosta square which were found with holes in their trunks some weeks ago have a “good chance” of surviving, activists who met with the Environment &...

latest comment from Vani, 19/04/2024 12:29: A minimum one year jail sentence along with a hefty fine, should be mandatory for such criminal activity! And upon release, they should be made to care for the trees they damaged for a minimum of 5 years. If certain idiots do not respect the people's common wealth, and nature definitely qualifies as such, than they should be made to see the error of their ways!
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US vetoes bid for Palestine to become full member of the United Nations

A bid for Palestine to be recognised as a full member of the United Nations was rejected after the USA used its veto. The vote saw 12 of the 15 members of the Security Council (including Malta)...

latest comment from Vani, 19/04/2024 10:49: What is Malta up to? Palestine exists as much as Catalonia, so will Borg be proposing that the Catalans have their own state? Or will he propose to Erdogan that the Kurds have their own state? And anyway, have Hamas, which is widely acknowledged as being a terrorist organization, and who rule Palestine with an iron fist, ever recognized Israel? So why should a people, who regularly chant ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’ expect others to respect their wishes, if they do not accept Israel? Interestingly, despite public support for Palestinian rights from most Arab countries, in truth nearly every Arab state has long viewed the Palestinians with suspicion bordering on disgust. This is especially true of Egypt, which closed its borders to those wanting to leave the wannabee terrorist state. It may also be pertinent to remind Borg, that certain Arab countries like Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Morocco and UAE are quite chummy with Israel. These countries are very much aware of what happened to Jordan, and how the Palestinian immigrants overran the country, and nowadays make up to nearly half the population of Jordan, and have learnt their lesson!
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Tarmac near Zurrieq square dug up two days after it is laid

Freshly laid tarmac near the Zurrieq square was dug up by contractors just two days after it was laid as roadworks around the town centre continue. The works were highlighted by the Nationalist...

latest comment from Christian S Borg, 19/04/2024 12:18: Apparently this was done at the behest of the village band clubs as the works obliterated previous inlaid infrastructure which is used for the village festas... and the authorities duly obliged... ma jmurx jitilfu xi vot mill-fanatici tal-kazini fuq xi toqba mghottija... Pajjiz immexxi mid-dilettanti tal-kazini, litteralment! E noi pagiamo!
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'No time to waste': EU leaders want to boost competitiveness to close gap with US, China

European Union leaders on Thursday debated a new “European Competitiveness Deal” aimed at helping the 27-nation bloc close the gap with Chinese and American rivals amid fears the region's...

latest comment from il Bumbardun, 18/04/2024 21:32: Yes Europe must work much harder to close the gap in trade, technical development and scientific growth if it is to match the ever advancing achievement and dominance of China and the USA. I personally believe that this can only happen if a United states of Europe is formed with the Russian state forming a important contributory and integral part of it.
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One miscalculation or mistake in Middle East 'could lead to the unthinkable’ – UN Secretary General

UN Secretary General António Guterres has said that the Middle East is on a precipice, where "one miscalculation, one miscommunication or mistake could lead to the unthinkable, a full scale...

latest comment from Kevin Casha, 19/04/2024 08:46: UN seems to only be able to urge resolutions against Israel, while totally incapable to do the same against Russia, Iran, Syria, Sudan etc etc. Totally biased and becoming more and more a haven for errant governments and undemocratic ideologies.
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Swieqi local council says residents are living in fear for their safety

The Swieqi Local Council has said that its residents are living in fear for their safety in their own homes and appealed to the government to dedicate more law enforcement resources to the...

latest comment from Bernadette Vassallo, 18/04/2024 23:37: Sounds odd. Taking photos from the street is one thing but walking into peoples’ gardens to do so does make you wonder what they are up to.Recently I saw some adult tourists going into a shell apartment in Sliema in an otherwise completed block and that seemed concerning enough. What if they got locked in because the doors may not have had knobs on the inside.
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Malta joins international ‘Lighthouse Initiative’ strengthening commitment towards renewable energy

Malta has underscored its commitment to advancing renewable energy and sustainability initiatives during a series of meetings held on the fringes of the IRENA General Assembly. Represented by Minister...

latest comment from Timothy Duca , 18/04/2024 15:43: Dalli back to her safe space of vacuous commitments in the EU / similar. Please keep her away from real decisions, she doesn't match up.
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