The Malta Independent

8 May 2024, Wednesday

Robert Abela’s thesis: ‘A judge must be free from political or other pressures’

Anyone is free to change one’s mind, but there is a chasm between what Robert Abela wrote as a law student in his thesis more than 20 years ago, and what he is practising today. Since...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 08/05/2024 12:04: So why doesn't he say that to himself?

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European Central Bank will not comment on charges brought against Edward Scicluna

The European Central Bank said Wednesday that it does not comment on pending legal proceedings, following questions asked about the criminal charges brought against the Governor of the Central Bank of...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 08/05/2024 12:28: "The spokesperson for the ECB said that it does not comment on pending legal proceedings." A clear message for those who judge people before they are judged by the Courts,

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‘I have always fulfilled my duties with correctness and integrity,’ Chris Fearne

Deputy Prime Minister and EU funds minister Chris Fearne said Wednesday that he has always fulfilled his duties with the “greatest correctness and integrity and have certainly never come close...

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Muscat to be charged with bribery, corruption and money laundering

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and others will be charged with fraud, money laundering and making fraudulent gains, as well as conspiracy to commit an offence that is punishable by imprisonment...

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latest comment from M'hiniex ĊUĊ, u INT?, 08/05/2024 11:49: If a person is capable of giving A good advice on everything He should be venerated Much much more than a king. Philosopher Martina Garbeling - A.D. 1764

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Watch: PM continues to target Vitals inquiry, says until now justice 'not being seen to be done'

Prime Minister Robert Abela has continued to target the Vitals inquiry, claiming that right now justice 'is not being seen to be done,' through the inquiry. Abela has been questioning the timing...

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latest comment from Jake T, 08/05/2024 11:20: Is there any thesis to support this ?

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PBS and Broadcasting Authority are part of the government censorship - Grech

PN Leader Bernard Grech said that Wednesday's court victory against PBS and the Broadcasting Authority, in favour of his party, should serve as confirmation that the Public Broadcasting Services,...

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University students denounce PM’s behaviour towards judiciary in solidarity protest

University students gathered in Republic Street, Valletta on Tuesday evening and collectively condemned Prime Minister Robert Abela's recent comments against the judiciary in light of the conclusion...

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latest comment from RF, 08/05/2024 05:43: I don't believe Robert Abela's local university dissertation was actually written by him.

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ADPD says intimidation of magistrates must stop immediately

The continuous irresponsible and rabble rousing speeches by the Prime Minister and even by Labour Party candidates, such as during a debate at MCAST yesterday, must stop immediately, ADPD-The Green...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 08/05/2024 12:31: "ADPD says intimidation of magistrates must stop immediately" Wonder if the ADPD could provide us with a similar statement when the criticism, termed as intimidation, did not come from a Labour source, but from other sources!!!!!!

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Newly-formed group unhappy with Maltese foreign policy, advocates benefits of neutrality

The newly-formed Grupp Newtralita’ u Paċi on Wednesday emphasised several points benefits of neutrality as it expressed its dismay at the way the government is handling its foreign...

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Former chief justice Said Pullicino defends under-fire magistrate

Former Chief Justice and Ombudsman Joseph Said Pullicino has come to the defence of Magistrate Gabriella Vella after she was harshly criticised by Prime Minister Robert Abela over the timing of her...

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latest comment from Cilia Debono Emanuel, 08/05/2024 09:58: The attack on Magistrate Gabriella Vella is unjustified and unprecedented. It constitutes a threat ton the Independence of the Judiciary and to the rule of law.

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Chris Fearne, Edward Scicluna to be charged with fraud over hospitals inquiry

Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne and Governor of the Central Bank of Malta Edward Scicluna are to be charged with fraud and misappropriation over the Vitals inquiry, The Malta Independent is...

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On 24 April 2024, the General Court of the European Union (GCEU or the Court), ruled in the case of Kneipp GmbH vs European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) (Case T-157/23), upholding the...

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TMID Editorial: Abela should act like a PM, not a defence lawyer

Prime Minister Robert Abela was quick to come to the defence of his predecessor last Monday, soon after the news broke that charges had been filed against Joseph Muscat, some of his closest aides and...

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latest comment from Ghar u Kasa, 08/05/2024 12:17: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFnivKU2Eww Now we know why......

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Teenager in hospital after being hit by car

A teenager is in hospital after he was hit by a car in Mosta on Tuesday afternoon, the police said Wednesday. The accident happened in Sghajtar Street, corner with Indri Bezzina Streert, at...

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Israel seizes Gaza's vital Rafah crossing, but the US says it isn't the full invasion many fear

Israeli troops seized control of Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing on Tuesday in what the White House described as a limited operation, as fears mount of a full-scale invasion of the...

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For fourth time, Cassola says Muscat should be stripped of Gieh ir-Repubblika award

Independent MEP candidate Arnold Cassola has again called on the “authorities” to strip Joseph Muscat of the Gieh ir-Repubblika award. This is the fourth time that I am appealing to...

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latest comment from Anonimu Malti, 08/05/2024 11:45: Cassola is right. Muscat should be stripped of gieh ir Republiva. Instead, he should be given UGieh ir Republica.

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Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial

With Donald Trump sitting just feet away, Stormy Daniels testified Tuesday at the former president's hush money trial about a sexual encounter the porn actor says they had in 2006...

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From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere

In sweltering Brazil, flooding killed dozens of people and paralyzed a city of about 4 million people. Voters and politicians in India, amid national elections, are fainting in heat that hit as high...

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Health Minister 'not informed' on government action to retrieve €400m after Steward bankruptcy

Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela said in Parliament on Tuesday that he is not being informed about the legal action that is being taken, if any, to retrieve the €400 million involved in the now...

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latest comment from carmel debono, 08/05/2024 09:23: Now this is the right deal-Chris Fearne.

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‘By definition, the establishment is all those in power, in particular, government’ - Repubblika

By definition, the establishment is all those who have power, in particular, government and so the Prime Minister needs to consult the dictionary use words carefully, Repubblika president Vicki Ann...

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latest comment from Spiru Friggieri, 07/05/2024 21:35: So according to you Ms Vicky Anne Cremona, you have all the right to protest, to throw tomatoes and cents and other do not enjoy the same right. We have seen obscene scenes taking place during protest in front of our parliament!!! We do not believe you neither your pseudo organisation labelled as independent NGO!!!

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Dortmund beat PSG 1-0 to reach Champions League final

London’s calling, but not for Kylian Mbappé. When Borussia Dortmund’s players rushed over to their fans wearing yellow “London 24” T-shirts and joined in the...

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Prime Minister must apologise for his irresponsible comments towards media and journalists - Grech

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech condemned Prime Minister Robert Abela’s comments towards the media and journalists, and said that he must apologise for his irresponsibility. In a press...

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PL seeks recusal of Vitals magistrate from hearing Siggiewi ghost voter cases

The Labour Party is seeking the recusal of Magistrate Gabriella Vella – the same magistrate who has recently concluded the hospitals inquiry – from hearing cases concerning the...

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latest comment from RF, 07/05/2024 17:31: Only dumb blondes are allowed to hear the case.

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‘If they weren’t so serious, they’d be laughable’: Muscat’s first reaction to charges against him

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat's first reaction to the charges issued against him was to describe them as being "laughable" if they "weren't so serious." "If they weren't so serious, the...

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latest comment from L-argument, 07/05/2024 20:20: The Artful dodger is at it again.But this time Joe is a nobody so things are getting difficult.

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BOV’s €35.9 million loan to now-bankrupt Steward raises questions for the PN

Within the context of the involvement of substantial Bank of Valletta loans in the Steward hospitals deal, as well as Steward filing for bankruptcy, PN MPs on Tuesday called for BOV to promptly put...

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latest comment from mohhmiftuh, 08/05/2024 10:56: Apparti l-qligh enormi li l-bank qed jaghmel nimmagina li l-bank ilu li pogga dawn il-flus taht bad debts. L-ingustizzja li l-bank qed jaghmel mad-depozitanti hadd ma jsemmiha. Fil-programm ta' Andrew Azzopardi fuq RTK tas-Sibt li ghadda rapprezentant tal-bank ftahar li taghhom hu l-uniku bank fl- Unjoni Ewropea li ma ziedx l-interessi fuq il-loans minkejja li l-bank centrali Ewropew zied ir-rati tal-imghax. Imma ma qalx li hu wkoll l-uniku bank fl-Unjoni u certament f'Malta li ma jaghtix centezmu imghax ghal depoziti fissi .Skont ma ntqal huma ghandhom 50% tad-depoziti tal-Maltin .

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Floriana reach FA Trophy final with 4-3 win on penalties

Floriana are the first finalists of the Izibet FA Trophy after beating Gzira United after a penalty shoot-out. The Greens reduced to nine men on the 71st minute went against all odds to hold on...

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All witnesses in electoral fraud case say they do not live in Siggiewi, PN says

All the witnesses who testified in a court case instituted by the Nationalist Party, which is claiming electoral fraud, said that they do not live in Siggiewi. The Nationalist Party is accusing...

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latest comment from Cikku Borg, 07/05/2024 19:42: Once again, proof of Party over Country. We continue to slide downhill . . .

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University students to protest in support of judiciary

University students will tonight be meeting in front of the law courts to protest against constant attacks against the judiciary, the Law Students' Association said on Tuesday...

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latest comment from Censu W. Muscat, 07/05/2024 14:33: It is clear that once more, as the Nationalist supporters have no faith and trust in their Partit Negattiv (PN). That they decided to go to the streets to obtain what their Partit Negattiv (PN) failed to obtain.

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