The Malta Independent 8 May 2024, Wednesday
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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...

latest comment from Joezborg, 08/05/2024 11:22: Robert Abela’s thesis: ‘A judge must be free from political or other pressures. It does not apply when a person sells his soul to the devil
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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...

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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‘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...

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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‘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...

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...

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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David Casa calls on Central Bank governor 'to do the right thing and resign'

MEP David Casa onm Tuesday called on Central Bank Governor Edward Scicluna to resign in light of reports he was criminally charged over his involvement in the fraudulent sale of public hospitals to...

latest comment from odomos, 07/05/2024 15:44: ma tarx - dak telaq minn Brussels u missu irrezenja meta sab li ma kienx fil-kitchen cabinet u ma telaqx ghax qal li kien jitlef ic-cejca.
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TMID Editorial: Attacking the judiciary

The Prime Minister’s attack on a member of the judiciary over the past weeks is both wrong and dangerous for justice. The news that the Vitals magisterial inquiry came to an end emerged in...

latest comment from adrian borg cardona, 07/05/2024 15:32: Attacking the courts has always been a tactic of all fascist governments. And Labour since Mintoff took over has been doing the same each time it is in government. They just don't change. Never ever trust Labour.
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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...

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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PM's statements ‘pose a grave threat to the foundations of democracy’ – aditus foundation

The Prime Minister's statements attacking the judiciary and journalists 'pose a grave threat to the foundations of democracy,' the aditus foundation has said. The foundation strongly condemned...

latest comment from C Xerri, 07/05/2024 14:08: "The pillars of democracy are fundamental to upholding the rule of law ..." But the pillars of democracy may be abused too,
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BOV reports profit before tax of €63.7m for the first three months of 2024

The beginning of 2024 marks a promising start for the Bank of Valletta Group as it maintains its strong financial standing, achieving a profit before tax of €63.7 million for the first three...

latest comment from RF, 07/05/2024 21:22: What about the €30 million loan to bankrupt Steward Health care? Why is it always BOV that loses money on political transactions?
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