The Malta Independent

18 May 2024, Saturday

Government inaugurates Kalkara square and waterfront regeneration project

Prime Minister Robert Abela on Friday inaugurated the regeneration project of the Kalkara square and waterfront, a project executed by the Grand Harbour Regeneration Corporation (GHRC). A...

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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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latest comment from Drake, 18/05/2024 07:51: Egrant inquiry has been fully published for a very long time. 1500 pages

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TMID Editorial: The power of protests

The power of a peaceful protest is there for all to see. The country has seen many in recent years – protests against land in Żonqor being given to the American University of Malta,...

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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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latest comment from Vani, 18/05/2024 07:29: Well if Joseph Muscat wasn't so busy in Brussels..... Oh hang on, he wasn't allowed within a spit of the position he so desperately craved!

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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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New collective agreement signed for Detention Services Agency workers

Workers of the Detention Services Agency will benefit from better rights, conditions, and salaries thanks to the signing of a new collective agreement. What was formerly a government department...

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5,200 students and 600 teachers visit Public Service Expo24

5,200 students and 600 teachers from middle and secondary schools had the opportunity to visit the Public Service Expo24 held at the MFCC in Ta’ Qali, where students were able to closely observe...

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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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latest comment from av, 17/05/2024 20:39: Some are saying that the starting salary being offered is that of €36000. What they are not saying is that the package is only available to those who are entering the profession now!!!!! Won't this result in teachers resigning en masse and applying afresh simply to benefit from this agreement ?

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Trucks are rolling across a new US pier into Gaza, but challenges remain to getting enough aid in

Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip rolled across a newly built U.S. pier and into the besieged enclave for the first time Friday as Israeli restrictions on border crossings...

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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 Jonathan Mercieca, 17/05/2024 20:50: No, the ground is shaking beneath the trembling legs of those who thought that joining the mafia club would avoid them any consequences!!

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Works on Malta International Contemporary Arts Space reach final stages

The works on the first International Contemporary Art Space in Malta (MICAS) have reached their final stages and will be inaugurated in October of this year, a government statement read. More...

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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 Joey Falzon, 17/05/2024 20:48: what a lot of pretty pictures.....this should have been delivered by STEWART using the 400 million stolen from them and the mafia clique in castille....it is the maltese taxpayer that will foot the bill now!!!

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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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Putin says Russia wants a buffer zone in Ukraine's Kharkiv but has no plans to capture the city

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday during a visit to China that Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region aims to create a buffer...

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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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Malta to begin preserving endemic plant species through National Plant Gene Bank

The National Plant Gene Bank in Lija is to start preserving and safeguarding plant species in the Maltese islands by storing seeds of various Maltese vegetables and fruits, as well as indigenous and...

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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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latest comment from adrian borg olivier, 18/05/2024 07:53: Maybe an "ugly" outburst but well deserved. Awful referee and VAR but nothing new and anti-Juve decisions have gone on season-long.

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April brings summer temperatures, windy days and blood rain

The month of April brought with it a variety of weather conditions, with temperatures fluctuating throughout the month, the Met Office said in a statement. While the first day of the month is...

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First heatwave expected this weekend as temperatures to hit 30 degrees

Following the hazy conditions of the past few days, the upcoming weekend is expected to bring better weather, the Met Office said, forecasting the first heatwave of the year The dust in...

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

Ten Hag addresses Man United fans after winning last home game of season; Chelsea beat Brighton

Vlahovic scores early and Juventus beat Atalanta 1-0 in the Italian Cup final

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Udinese out of Serie A drop zone after beating Lecce

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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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latest comment from Cilia Debono Emanuel, 17/05/2024 18:18: It s a a fact that there are a number of stories going round about fraudulent activities in government circles . The application of the term 'establishment 'in such context cannot have a real meaning unless it refers to the government itself that has exercised a tight hold over the working of the Executive and Legislative roles of the Administration .

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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 mario mifsud, 17/05/2024 15:43: I can understand political rivalry but here the 2 main parties find it convenient to continue monopolising power. However corruption has grown to such an extent that the only remedy is to resort to coalition government where power is shared by differerent political parties , so that abuse does not continue on the present level. The EU institutions are serving us well as regards EU funds allocation but where the responsibility lies with the national institutions, there are no such safeguards and we saw the different scandals in Transport Malta and the pension funds for those with severe dusability.

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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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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 John, 18/05/2024 06:50: Maltese Gem Gem has reached Donuts heights! What a bizarre story! Goes with the bizarre country!! Everyone grumbling about one thing or other and in a few weeks everyone goes out to vote for their usual MLPN politicians.

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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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Malta Bankers’ Association announces upcoming conference on financial crime compliance

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Government inaugurates Kalkara square and waterfront regeneration project

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

TMID Editorial: The power of protests

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

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

New collective agreement signed for Detention Services Agency workers

5,200 students and 600 teachers visit Public Service Expo24

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

Trucks are rolling across a new US pier into Gaza, but challenges remain to getting enough aid in

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

Works on Malta International Contemporary Arts Space reach final stages

Updated: Government unveils masterplan for Gozo general hospital

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

Putin says Russia wants a buffer zone in Ukraine's Kharkiv but has no plans to capture the city

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

Malta to begin preserving endemic plant species through National Plant Gene Bank

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

April brings summer temperatures, windy days and blood rain

First heatwave expected this weekend as temperatures to hit 30 degrees

Man who fell down the stairs dies in hospital

Robert Abela launches Labour Party MEP electoral manifesto

€10 million to be allocated towards scheme for training workers

‘The Prime Minister is lost, burdened with internal problems’ - Grech

Man seriously injured after getting trapped between two trailers

David Casa ‘warns’ Edward Scicluna against attending European governors’ informal meeting

Government launches ‘Check Your Pet’ initiative at Public Service EXPO

Eleven historical heritage sites to be restored through local councils scheme

Ministry for Social Policy announces public consultation for Family Social Plan

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'

Elderly woman hit by car in Birzebbuga

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

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

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