The Malta Independent

18 April 2024, Thursday

Lifting of public official’s suspension sends a ‘very ugly message’ to victims of abuse - PN

The Nationalist Party on Thursday strongly deplored the fact that for the Labour government, led by Robert Abela, sexual harassment has become acceptable. In a statement, PN spokespersons said...

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EU leaders vow to impose tougher sanctions against Iran as Ukraine's president pleads for support

European Union leaders vowed on Wednesday to ramp up sanctions against Iran as concern grows that Tehran's unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East. Ukrainian...

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Lost laptop in car dealer case found in another compilation of evidence, Justice Minister says

Justice Minister Jonathan Attard said in Parliament that a lost laptop which was evidence in a case of a car dealer, has been found in another compilation of evidence. Attard was replying to a...

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latest comment from leon 1, 17/04/2024 17:42: Magic malta .

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Grixti used agents to collect cut on fraudulent benefits he helped constituents obtain, court hears

The individuals charged together with former Labour MP Silvio Grixti, in connection with the social benefits fraud racket would demand €5,000 from the people for whom he allegedly forged medical...

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PM Abela meets Spanish counterpart in Brussels

Prime Minister Robert Abela has met with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez as the two heads of government attend the European Council summit in Brussels. A Department of Information...

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Biker grievously injured in Saqqajja Hill accident

A biker was grievously injured in a collision at the Saqqajja Hill, limits of Rabat, on Wednesday afternoon, the police said. The biker, a 38-year-old man of Rabat, was riding a Yamaha which was...

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Government proposes ‘second chance’ reform for criminal records to be cleaned earlier

Government on Wednesday issued a White Paper proposing a range of reforms to give a second chance to offenders, one of which being that certain crimes on imprisoned peoples’ criminal records...

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Over 70 lawyers, architects apply to assist those affected by construction industry free of charge

Justice Minister Jonathan Attard said Wednesday he was pleased that government has received around 50 applications for legal experts and over 20 applications for architect services to assist third...

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Climate change affecting the Med so severely that structures in place may not be effective - Borg

Climate change is already affecting the Mediterranean region so severely that the structures in place may no longer be effective when it strikes, Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg told The United...

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TMID Editorial: Rain in the desert

Footage of Dubai being pelted with heavy rain and the ensuing flooding of the streets and the airport has made the rounds on mainstream television and the social media in the past two...

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Abela says more Palestinian children to be brought to Malta for treatment

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that more Palestinian children will be brought over to Malta in the coming days for treatment. Speaking in Brussels, where he is attending the European Council...

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Food prices decrease for second consecutive month – Economy Ministry

The price of food in Malta has decreased for a second consecutive month, the Economy Ministry said on Wednesday as it praised the government’s price-capping mechanism. Following the...

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Archbishop to ordain three priests

Three new priests will be ordained to the priesthood this Saturday, 20th April 2024. Archbishop Charles Scicluna will ordain: Rev. Malcolm John Saliba from the Parish of Our Lady of the...

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Real Madrid beat Man City on penalties to advance to the Champions League semifinals

Real Madrid weathered the storm, silenced the crowd and ultimately ended Manchester City’s brief hold on the Champions League. The all-time kings of Europe moved a step closer to a...

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K9 Sophie earns well deserved retirement from Customs Department

One of the most esteemed canine officers working with the Customs Department – K9 Sophie – is retiring. K9 Sophie, a loyal and dedicated Labrador Retriever, joined Customs operations...

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latest comment from Anonimu Malti, 17/04/2024 15:54: Thank you Sofie for your service. She should get a medal 🥇

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Eurobarometer: Half of Maltese voters want migration to be a priority in MEP election campaign

Half of the Maltese electorate want migration and asylum to be discussed as a matter of priority during the electoral campaign for the upcoming European Parliament election according to...

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latest comment from Nicholas Pace Debono, 17/04/2024 14:30: I think the respondents mean general immigration including the 3rd country nationals that come here for work in 1000s!...not necessarily the ones that come illegally by boat as in the misleading photo

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30 new buses expand public transport fleet

Thirty new buses were added by Malta Public Transport (MPT) to the existing public transport fleet with the aim of improving the service and meet with the demand. The investment cost €8 million,...

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latest comment from Cikku Borg, 17/04/2024 17:46: Are these the best buses we can source . . . old old models. Second Hand?

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Kimmich heads Bayern Munich past Arsenal and into Champions League semifinals

Bayern Munich could yet crown a disappointing season with the Champions League title. Arsenal faces the prospect of ending a promising season with no trophy. Joshua Kimmich's header powered...

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Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation of UAE, flooding roads and Dubai's airport

Heavy thunderstorms lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, dumping the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country in the span of hours as it flooded out portions of major highways and Dubai's...

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Kimmich heads Bayern Munich past Arsenal and into Champions League semifinals

Real Madrid beat Man City on penalties to advance to the Champions League semifinals

Mbappé scores twice as PSG beat Barcelona to reverse 1st-leg loss and reach Champions League semis

Dortmund dig deep to beat Atlético 4-2, reach Champions League semifinals with 5-4 aggregate win

'Goal' Palmer scores four in 6-0 demolition of dismal Everton

Fiorentina, Verona fight back to draw with Genoa, Atalanta

Premier League: Late Hibs equaliser shatters Valletta’s residual hopes

Inter, Milan draw ahead of potential title-deciding derby for the nerazzurri; Ndicka collapses

Bayer Leverkusen win first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign

Advantage Man City in the Premier League title race after losses for Arsenal and Liverpool

Three arrested after entering private property without permission

Two men and a woman were arrested after the police received a report that they had entered into a private property without permission, the police said. On Tuesday, at 10pm, the owner of a villa...

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Sant explains why he abstained on abortion vote in EP

Labour MEP Alfred Sant has explained why he abstained on the vote taken in the European Parliament last week to include the right to abortion in the EU Fundamental Rights Charter. The vote passed...

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latest comment from Gerry Cowie, 17/04/2024 18:02: What is "healthcare" about abortion? What is "reproductive" about abortion?

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President visits 2024 Business Career EXPO at MCAST

The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) and the Institute of Business Management and Commerce (IBMC) organised the 'Business Career EXPO' 2024 on campus in Paola. The initiative,...

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PN claims Transport Malta officials irregularly managing vessel berthing near AUM

The Nationalist Party is claiming that Transport Malta officials are irregularly managing the berthing of vessels near the American University of Malta premises in Cospicua. In a statement on...

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Government's action shows that it does not respect women, ADPD says

ADPD - The Green Party expressed shock that Clint Axisa (Transport Malta) has been allowed to continue working with the Government, despite ongoing criminal procedures against him. ADPD - The...

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latest comment from Joe Borg, 17/04/2024 14:22: Atta girl SANDRA !!!!

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Road works through ‘management by crisis’ lead to serious repercussions – PN

The Nationalist Party on Wednesday accused the government and Infrastructure Malta of not planning properly for necessary road works, saying that this “management by crisis” is causing...

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latest comment from Nicholas Pace Debono, 17/04/2024 14:32: This, in conjunction with traffic as a by product is one of the largest curses of this nation

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Public being kept in the dark on Mosta trees’ poisoning, Graffitti says

Following its initial demands addressed to the Environmental Minister, the ERA and the Mosta Local Council, Moviment Graffitti has now issued a second letter insisting that the public be given an...

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latest comment from Harold Hare, 17/04/2024 11:33: Keep up the pressure Graffitti, don't let them get away with it.

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Man arrested in connection with Marsa thefts

A man was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning by police in connection with thefts from several vehicles in Marsa. Police said that “immediate action” after a report of...

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Malta hosting 57th Programme for International Student Assessment governing board meeting

Malta is currently hosting the 57th meeting of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Governing Board in Valletta, attended by around 200 delegates representing 78 countries from...

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Malta embraces EdTech to drive economic growth and innovation

Minister for the Economy, Enterprise, and Strategic Projects, Silvio Schembri, addressed the audience attending a Times of Malta Business Breakfast regarding the critical importance of...

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latest comment from Antoine Vella, 17/04/2024 16:33: After embracing Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Silvio Schembri is now embracing EdTech.

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MDB committed to forge stronger ties with the two leading trade related chambers

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Lifting of public official’s suspension sends a ‘very ugly message’ to victims of abuse - PN

EU leaders vow to impose tougher sanctions against Iran as Ukraine's president pleads for support

Lost laptop in car dealer case found in another compilation of evidence, Justice Minister says

Grixti used agents to collect cut on fraudulent benefits he helped constituents obtain, court hears

PM Abela meets Spanish counterpart in Brussels

Biker grievously injured in Saqqajja Hill accident

Government proposes ‘second chance’ reform for criminal records to be cleaned earlier

Over 70 lawyers, architects apply to assist those affected by construction industry free of charge

Climate change affecting the Med so severely that structures in place may not be effective - Borg

TMID Editorial: Rain in the desert

Abela says more Palestinian children to be brought to Malta for treatment

Food prices decrease for second consecutive month – Economy Ministry

Archbishop to ordain three priests

Real Madrid beat Man City on penalties to advance to the Champions League semifinals

K9 Sophie earns well deserved retirement from Customs Department

Eurobarometer: Half of Maltese voters want migration to be a priority in MEP election campaign

30 new buses expand public transport fleet

Kimmich heads Bayern Munich past Arsenal and into Champions League semifinals

Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation of UAE, flooding roads and Dubai's airport

Watch: Minister Ian Borg meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

TMID Editorial: When politics and terrorism overshadow sports

EU anti-SLAPP directive ‘Daphne’s Law’ made official six years and a half since her murder

Expert in odometer tampering case says he cannot pinpoint individuals behind fraudulent activity

CJEU decides in favour of European Super League, declares FIFA & UEFA rules as contrary to EU law

Updated: Second high-profile stabbing to rock Sydney in recent days is declared a terrorist attack

NGOs write to PM to clarify position on abortion

Minister Ian Borg inaugurates new facilities at Maltese Embassy in Washington

A dry March welcomes spring with only 8.8mm of rain

Three arrested after entering private property without permission

Sant explains why he abstained on abortion vote in EP

President visits 2024 Business Career EXPO at MCAST

PN claims Transport Malta officials irregularly managing vessel berthing near AUM

Government's action shows that it does not respect women, ADPD says

Road works through ‘management by crisis’ lead to serious repercussions – PN

Public being kept in the dark on Mosta trees’ poisoning, Graffitti says

Man arrested in connection with Marsa thefts

Malta hosting 57th Programme for International Student Assessment governing board meeting

Malta embraces EdTech to drive economic growth and innovation

PN welcomes extension to IVF refund scheme

Mbappé scores twice as PSG beat Barcelona to reverse 1st-leg loss and reach Champions League semis

Dortmund dig deep to beat Atlético 4-2, reach Champions League semifinals with 5-4 aggregate win

Cassola left out of all debates with all political parties by Broadcasting Authority

Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

Government files appeals against court rulings granting €111m to National Bank shareholders