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22 May 2024, Wednesday

Policeman acquitted of rape charges to face retrial

A police officer who last year was acquitted of charges of raping a female colleague at the Msida police station will be retried, a court of appeal ruled on Wednesday, The 34-year-old officer,...

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Repubblika appeals to public to avoid going to Valletta during Muscat’s arraignment

NGO Repubblika on Wednesday appealed to the public, those of “goodwill,” to avoid going to the capital city on 28 and 29 May, the days in which former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, Keith...

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One million cruise liner tourists expected in 2024, and a new military tourism niche, Minister says

Malta is set to welcome a million cruise liner tourists by the end of this year, while negotiations are ongoing for a new type of tourism niche including the military sector, Tourism Minister Clayton...

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‘Environment Minister blaming people for drainage at sea’ – PN

PN MP Rebekah Borg said Wednesday that Environment Minister Miriam Dalli is blaming the people’s inappropriate waste disposal into the drainage system as the cause for the recent instances of...

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Central Bank of Malta Governor sends representative for Armenia meeting

Central Bank of Malta governor Edward Scicluna has not attended a European Bank for Reconstruction and Development meeting, sending a representative instead. Scicluna has been under fire ever...

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Grech slams Abela’s ‘irresponsible’ trap comment, says Prime Minister has reached ‘desperate levels’

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech hit out at Prime Minister Robert Abela for 'desperate' comments the latter made on Tuesday evening. Abela had alleged that the Nationalist Party is planning 'a...

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Muscat ‘solidarity meeting’ on day of arraignment ‘a major challenge for police’ - Repubblika

Honorary President of NGO Repubblika Robert Aquilina said that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is continuing to increase tension in the country, and his irresponsible behaviour will be creating a...

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latest comment from Anonimu Malti, 22/05/2024 08:05: Even El Chapo was widely loved !!!!

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Spain, Ireland and Norway will recognize a Palestinian state on May 28. Why does that matter?

Spain, Ireland and Norway said Wednesday that they would recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that came amid international outrage over...

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latest comment from Paul bermon, 22/05/2024 12:13: Israel rejects any move to legitimize the Palestinians internationally. Are over 140 countries wrong, more of the same violence of the last 75 years is certainly not the answer and a new approach is needed

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Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi want immediate full disclosure of evidence against them

Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi on Tuesday demanded that the Attorney General and Police Commissioner give them full disclosure of the evidence which there is against them immediately, alleging that...

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latest comment from Tony Meli, 22/05/2024 06:25: Has the location of the 400 million been disclosed?

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TMID Editorial: The MUT’s ultimatum

The Malta Union of Teachers has given an ultimatum to the government. Unless an agreement is reached on Friday, the MUT will be issuing directives to its members as it seeks to pressure the...

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PN is ‘planning a trap’ for supporters who attend demonstration for Muscat, Robert Abela claims

Prime Minister Robert Abela has alleged that the Nationalist Party is planning 'a trap' for supporters of Joseph Muscat who attend a demonstration on 28 May. Abela was asked by journalists...

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latest comment from Mark Debono, 22/05/2024 11:34: The narcissist dictator has spoken rallying his sheep who obey his every command (from Joseph) just how he likes it or spits his dummy out of his pram?

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Edward Scicluna sold his integrity to pig out like the rest of them, Casa says

Central Bank governor Edward Scicluna has sold his integrity for greed just like the rest of them, MEP David Casa said on Tuesday. “Edward Scicluna has remained at the helm of Malta’s...

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latest comment from Raymond Gerada, 22/05/2024 10:19: It is about time that Casa makes way and give someone else a chance. Who is pigging out really? No contribution at all to the PN. The PN party keeps sinking and Casa keeps declaring Holy wars to impress the disciples of DCG.

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‘Robert Abela’s government has impoverished the Planning Authority’ - PN

The Nationalist Party on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Robert Abela’s government has impoverished the Planning Authority and has aggravated the situation by delaying needed revisions for the...

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latest comment from Vassals, 21/05/2024 20:37: It has certainly not impoverished certain bank accounts!

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PN local councillor concerned over the appearance of red circles on trees at Jubilee Grove

PN local councillor James Aaron Ellul has expressed concern over the appearance of red circles marked on trees at the Jubilee Grove in Floriana. No explanation has been forthcmong as to why such...

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latest comment from Santa, 22/05/2024 09:13: maybe green colour would be better?

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Bernard Grech says non-PN votes will be ‘wasted and lost’

As Bernard Grech was addressing residents from Gżira, Floriana, and Santa Luċija as part of the campaign for the upcoming local council and European Parliament elections, the PN leader said...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 21/05/2024 19:58: ADPD so those who are voting for your candidates are being seen as wasting their vote and are favouring the political party that (ADPD) so often attack.

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Law report: ‘Equal pay for work of equal value’: The importance of comparing like with like

In a decision handed down by the Industrial Tribunal (the ‘Tribunal’) on 5th October 2022 in the names James D’Anastas vs Wembley Stores Company Limited (and confirmed by the Court...

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Two men arrested after burglary from residence in Naxxar

Two 18-year-old men were arrested shortly after they allegedly committed a burglary from a residence in Naxxar, the police said Tuesday. The two were found in possession of items belonging to the...

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Owen Bonnici appointed Leader of the House, replacing Fearne

Culture Minister Owen Bonnici has been appointed as Leader of the House of Representatives, which he will hold in addition to his role as minister. This is a different post to that of Speaker of...

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latest comment from Paul bermon, 22/05/2024 07:42: 20 different positions!! and no idea what he was doing in any of them

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1 dead, others injured after London-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence

One person has died aboard a London-Singapore flight that encountered severe turbulence, Singapore Airlines said Tuesday, in which the plane apparently plummeted for a number of minutes before it was...

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Santa Venera Mayor acquitted of drunk and dangerous driving charges dating back to 2022

Santa Venera Mayor and Boffa Hospital CEO Stephen Sultana has been acquitted of drunk and dangerous driving charges dating back to 2022, after a court heard how he had repeatedly complained to LESA...

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latest comment from Simon Oosterman, 21/05/2024 15:14: Almost two years to clear this up. A waste of time and effort of the Courts. And taxpayer money!

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Court orders Pilatus Bank inquiry be exhibited in Muscat's libel case against Daphne Caruana Galizia

The magistrate in Joseph Muscat's libel case against Daphne Caruana Galizia has ordered the Egrant magisterial inquiry to be included in the case records. It emerged during Monday's sitting that...

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latest comment from L-argument, 21/05/2024 07:22: Tinsiex li EGRANT mhux ta Kieth u Konrad imma ta xi hadd iktar importanti.Min hu?

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Updated: Bathing in St George’s Bay, Balluta Bay not recommended because of contamination

According to the Bathing Water Directive, the Environmental Health Directorate within the Superintendence of Public Health said that until further notice bathing is not recommended because of the...

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Mt Carmel’s acute psychiatry services to move to Mater Dei’s former psychiatric ward this year

Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela said Monday that by the end of the year, acute psychiatry services offered at Mount Carmel hospital will be transferred to the former psychiatric ward at Mater Dei,...

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latest comment from odomos, 21/05/2024 09:00: Aside from the loss of circa 400 million euro and the waste of 11 years that must have caused real suffering to patients possibly also with fatal consequences, I see this guy as being promising material to lead and reform the degenerated and corrupt PL. Wish you well : Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela !

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TMID Editorial: Years lost

We have lost too much time when it comes to investment in key health infrastructure due to a terrible deal struck by the government years ago. The concession agreement the government signed with...

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latest comment from Jake T, 21/05/2024 11:46: il business tal bibien miexja gmielha ghax hawn hafna nies qedin jigbdu l bieb warajhom :))

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PN calls for necessary, proper consultation with artists

The Nationalist Party on Tuesday emphasized the importance of proper consultation with those involved in various artistic sectors to truly address their needs. PN MP Julie Zahra said in a...

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Leading hotel in Malta classified as five-star resort

The Marriott Hotel has sealed an investment which classifies it as a five-star resort and spa in the country. Prime Minister Robert addressed the occasion marking the classification of a leading...

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latest comment from Cikku Borg, 22/05/2024 07:08: About time we cap tourism as country is overpopulated witnessing traffic jams galore and not one village and town is spared with residents forced to walk on roads because pacements have been taken by restaurants and bars.

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Eight adults receive Sacrament of Confirmation

Eight adults received the sacrament of confirmation last Sunday 19th May 2024, on the feast of Pentecost, by Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi during a Mass celebrated in the Parish Church...

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latest comment from Gerard Wirth, 21/05/2024 12:42: Gone of the days when hundreds......

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PM Abela defends Siġġiewi voter fraud, dodges question on Minister Galdes’ position

Prime Minister Robert Abela today dodged a question posed by a MaltaToday journalist regarding the position of Social Housing Minister Roderick Galdes in the wake of the Siġġiewi voter...

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latest comment from Alexander_Ball, 21/05/2024 12:06: Pimping for Joseph?

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MUT revealed excerpts of government proposals that go against electoral promises, PN says

The Nationalist Party said on Monday that excerpts of the government’s proposals to teachers which were revealed by the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) go against the Labour Party’s...

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Policeman acquitted of rape charges to face retrial

Repubblika appeals to public to avoid going to Valletta during Muscat’s arraignment

One million cruise liner tourists expected in 2024, and a new military tourism niche, Minister says

‘Environment Minister blaming people for drainage at sea’ – PN

Central Bank of Malta Governor sends representative for Armenia meeting

Grech slams Abela’s ‘irresponsible’ trap comment, says Prime Minister has reached ‘desperate levels’

Muscat ‘solidarity meeting’ on day of arraignment ‘a major challenge for police’ - Repubblika

Spain, Ireland and Norway will recognize a Palestinian state on May 28. Why does that matter?

Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi want immediate full disclosure of evidence against them

TMID Editorial: The MUT’s ultimatum

PN is ‘planning a trap’ for supporters who attend demonstration for Muscat, Robert Abela claims

Edward Scicluna sold his integrity to pig out like the rest of them, Casa says

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PN local councillor concerned over the appearance of red circles on trees at Jubilee Grove

Bernard Grech says non-PN votes will be ‘wasted and lost’

Law report: ‘Equal pay for work of equal value’: The importance of comparing like with like

Two men arrested after burglary from residence in Naxxar

Owen Bonnici appointed Leader of the House, replacing Fearne

1 dead, others injured after London-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence

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Santa Venera Mayor acquitted of drunk and dangerous driving charges dating back to 2022

Court orders Pilatus Bank inquiry be exhibited in Muscat's libel case against Daphne Caruana Galizia

Updated: Bathing in St George’s Bay, Balluta Bay not recommended because of contamination

Mt Carmel’s acute psychiatry services to move to Mater Dei’s former psychiatric ward this year

TMID Editorial: Years lost

PN calls for necessary, proper consultation with artists

Leading hotel in Malta classified as five-star resort

Eight adults receive Sacrament of Confirmation

PM Abela defends Siġġiewi voter fraud, dodges question on Minister Galdes’ position

MUT revealed excerpts of government proposals that go against electoral promises, PN says

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