The Malta Independent

13 May 2024, Monday

Speaker turns down PN motion for urgent debate on Edward Scicluna

Speaker Anglu Farrugia has turned down a Nationalist Party motion for an urgent debate focusing on the position of Central Bank governor Edward Scicluna and Economy Ministry Permanent Secretary Ronald...

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latest comment from Mark Debono, 13/05/2024 18:49: The photo of Anglu has been photoshopped as the puppet strings have been edited out?

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‘Robert Abela seems determined to save only himself,’ Grech tells crowd at protest

Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech told crowds at a protest called by his party that Prime Minister Robert Abela “seems determined to save only himself” and questioned what the Labour leader has to hide....

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‘Change your tone,’ Abela tells Grech as he warns supporters ‘not to fall for provocation’

Prime Minister Robert Abela called on Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech to change his tone, and warned supporters “not to fall for provocation” and to keep a sense of calm. Abela...

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€400 million ‘cheques’ rain down on MPs in Parliament

Pieces of paper impersonating €400 million cheques and €30 million euro bills emblazoned with the names and faces of Robert Abela, Joseph Muscat, Konrad Mizzi, Keith Schembri and others...

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Updated: Young man dies after being electrocuted in Fgura

A young man has died after he was electrocuted while working in a Ffgura residence, the police said....

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Psychiatrist charged with stalking women

A psychiatrist was arraigned in court on Monday on charges believed to be related to domestic violence and stalking a number of women. The lack of clarity as to the precise charges and the...

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latest comment from Antonio Ghisleri, 13/05/2024 17:39: Can someone enlighten your readers (and me) as to which provision of law (a) empowers a magistrate to object to the presence of court reporters in domestic violence cases, (b) empowers any court to ban the publication of the name of a suspect at the arraignment stage, and (c) empowers any court to keep secret the charges preferred against any accused person?

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Israel moves deeper into Rafah and fights Hamas militants regrouping in northern Gaza

The exodus of Palestinians from Gaza’s last refuge accelerated Sunday as Israeli forces pushed deeper into the southern city of Rafah. Israel also pounded the territory’s devastated north,...

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Nobody will replace Fearne in Cabinet as OPM absorbs EU funds portfolio

Former Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne will not be replaced in Cabinet, with his portfolio being absorbed within the Office of the Prime Minister. The announcement was made by the Office of...

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latest comment from Paul bermon, 13/05/2024 15:27: Maybe the headline should be " Nobody will replace Fearne in Cabinet as OPM absorbs EU funds"

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Mother dies after giving birth on Mother’s Day

A mother died while giving birth at Mater Dei Hospital on Sunday, which was Mother’s Day, Health Minister Joe Etienne Abela said in Parliament on Monday. Abela said that the mother died of...

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Tributes pour in for Dylan Axiak, victim of Fgura incident

Tributes have started pouring in following the news of the death of 21-year-old Dylan Axiak on Monday morning, after he was electrocuted while working in a Fgura residence. The young...

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‘The interest of our country should come first and foremost’, Grech tells MCESD

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech told social partners in the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) that the interest of the country should come first and foremost, and if this is...

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6-year-old boy suffers serious injuries after falling into pool

A 6-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after falling into a pool and finding himself in difficulty, the police said. The incident occurred at 2.15pm on Monday on fi Triq Sant' Andrija in...

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Man grievously injured after being hit by van

A man was grievously injured on Monday morning after he was hit by a van, the police said. The accident took place in Pitkali Road, Attard, at 4.15am. The man, aged 68 of Zurrieq, was hit by...

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TMID Editorial: The Prime Minister needs to listen

When will The Prime Minister start listening to what so many sectors of society have been saying. Stop attacking the judiciary. He has taken many opportunities to attack the Vitals...

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latest comment from J. Borg, 13/05/2024 17:15: Abela was installed by Muscat to perpetuate what he was doing. That was his 'patt imxajtan'. He has a debt to pay. That is where his loyalty lies. The hell with the country and its people! Who cares about Gahan anyway?!

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Language barrier can be a ‘silent killer’ on construction sites if not dealt with properly

If the language barrier isn't dealt with properly on construction sites "it can be a silent killer", the president of the newly-formed Association of Builders and Contractors Michael Cutajar told The...

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latest comment from MFP R, 12/05/2024 14:35: Please stop The construftionbindystry does not care about HSE or its cheap labour

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Steward Health Care says it is selling the 30+ hospitals it operates across the US

Steward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing this week that it filed for bankruptcy protection. The Dallas-based company, which operates more than 30 hospitals...

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latest comment from Abigail Farrugia, 13/05/2024 18:58: Weren't for the PNs court case against Stewart, our three hospitals including Gozo General Hospital are now for sale by Stewart!!!

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MCAST currently facing two different union directives from MUT and UPE

As of today, MCAST fell under its second union directive, leaving students in confusion. With the first set of directives from Union of Professional Educators and the second hailing from the Malta...

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latest comment from F Galea, 13/05/2024 12:59: Gvern generuz ma Ram Tumuluri u qammiel mal-edukaturi

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Watch: ‘This is the moment for the AG to show us she is in favour of true justice’ – David Casa

This is the moment for the Attorney General ‘to show that she is in favour of true justice’, PN MEP David Casa said, in reference to the upcoming court cases regarding the hospitals...

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latest comment from Jason silvio, 13/05/2024 05:33: L ghaxqija l unika kredenzjali li ghanda ghal AG hi li tivvota labour blind folded!😅

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Low local student activism is a result of climate of unaccountability – MKSA President

The President of the Media & Knowledge Sciences Association (MKSA), Tasha Schembri, believes that local student activism is at a current low as a result of a bigger issue. Schembri told The Malta...

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De Ketelaere's brace boosts Atalanta's Champions League chances with 2-1 win against Roma

Arsenal beat Man United 1-0 to take title race with Man City to final day of Premier League season

Sliema win FA Trophy for record 22nd time

Pulisic nets 2 as Milan end winless run by thrashing Cagliari

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1,139 final deeds of sale on residential properties registered in April

In April 2024, the number of final deeds of sale and promise of sale agreements relating to residential property amounted to 1,139 and 1,157, respectively, the National Statistics Office (NSO)...

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‘We want to nurture and build positive relations’ with the UK – EU Commissioner

The UK is an important member of the European family, European Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen told The Malta Independent on Sunday. Urpilainen, who is the European Commissioner for International...

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People like Chris Fearne ‘should never end up the target of cruel attacks’ – Abela

Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Sunday that people like former Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne should never end up in the aim of cruel attacks. Fearne submitted his resignation on Friday,...

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latest comment from Ronald Micallef, 13/05/2024 09:51: PM the real truth is that you tried to ridicule Dr Fearne by nominating him EU Commissioner as you knew beforehand that he would have failed and ridiculed in the EU. That was another part of your devil's deal. Now you are trying to buy some votes by praising Fearne.

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Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over Gaza war

Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing a nongender...

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latest comment from missawt, 12/05/2024 08:39: Dutch competitor expelled ? fishy! So, these things do not happen only in Iran an Russia.

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Arsenal beat Man United 1-0 to take title race with Man City to final day of Premier League season

It's going down to the wire. Arsenal ensured the Premier League title race will go to the last day of the season after returning to the top of the standings with a 1-0 win at Manchester...

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‘The way we send our message needs to change’ – PN local council candidate

Local council candidate contesting on the PN’s ticket in Attard, Nicole Portelli, said that politics has become “irrelevant” to youths, and the way politicians or young people in...

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TMIS Editorial: PM should open his eyes to national crisis

It is the first time in Malta’s history that a former prime minister, a sitting minister and two former ministers, one of whom is now the Central Bank of Malta governor, are charged with...

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latest comment from joe tedesco, 12/05/2024 21:31: HE IS ONLY INTERESTED IN HOLDING ON TO POWER AT ALL COSTS. POWER CORRUPTS AND ABSOLUTE POWER CORRUPTS ABSOLUTELY.

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Bernard Grech says country is in crisis and that Robert Abela is ‘living in a parallel reality’

Prime Minister Robert Abela "is living in a reality that only exists in his head - a parallel reality he has put us in," Opposition Leader Bernard Grech said during a political event on...

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Sliema win FA Trophy for record 22nd time

Sliema Wanderers won the Izibet FA Trophy for a record 22nd time after beating eternal rivals Floriana after a penalty shoot‐out. The Wanderers are now the undisputed leaders of Maltese...

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latest comment from Anonimu Malti, 13/05/2024 09:02: Thank you Sliema ! But most of all Grazzi lill mahbub President Kieth Perry. Tellana from a broken debth ridden club to success. 3rd and in Europe + plus my favourite Cup.... " The Trophy" �� Thank you all u proset !!

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De Ketelaere's brace boosts Atalanta's Champions League chances with 2-1 win against Roma

Charles De Ketelaere netted twice to help Atalanta boost its chances of returning to the Champions League with a 2-1 win over direct rival Roma on Sunday. De Ketelaere scored the two goals within...

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Speaker turns down PN motion for urgent debate on Edward Scicluna

‘Robert Abela seems determined to save only himself,’ Grech tells crowd at protest

‘Change your tone,’ Abela tells Grech as he warns supporters ‘not to fall for provocation’

€400 million ‘cheques’ rain down on MPs in Parliament

Updated: Young man dies after being electrocuted in Fgura

Psychiatrist charged with stalking women

Israel moves deeper into Rafah and fights Hamas militants regrouping in northern Gaza

Nobody will replace Fearne in Cabinet as OPM absorbs EU funds portfolio

Mother dies after giving birth on Mother’s Day

Tributes pour in for Dylan Axiak, victim of Fgura incident

‘The interest of our country should come first and foremost’, Grech tells MCESD

6-year-old boy suffers serious injuries after falling into pool

Man grievously injured after being hit by van

TMID Editorial: The Prime Minister needs to listen

Language barrier can be a ‘silent killer’ on construction sites if not dealt with properly

Steward Health Care says it is selling the 30+ hospitals it operates across the US

MCAST currently facing two different union directives from MUT and UPE

Watch: ‘This is the moment for the AG to show us she is in favour of true justice’ – David Casa

Low local student activism is a result of climate of unaccountability – MKSA President

Local councils should not be considered the front desk of government’s customer care unit - ADPD

President Myriam Spiteri Debono calls for the protection of arable land

10th edition of Valletta Green Festival launched

Man grievously injured in Ta’ Xbiex bar fight

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Israel orders new evacuations in Gaza's last refuge of Rafah as it expands military offensive

The Maltese language continues to reflect our cultural identity on a European legal level – minister

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Fearne to stay on as Labour Party Deputy Leader for Parliamentary Affairs, Abela says

1,139 final deeds of sale on residential properties registered in April

‘We want to nurture and build positive relations’ with the UK – EU Commissioner

People like Chris Fearne ‘should never end up the target of cruel attacks’ – Abela

Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over Gaza war

Arsenal beat Man United 1-0 to take title race with Man City to final day of Premier League season

‘The way we send our message needs to change’ – PN local council candidate

TMIS Editorial: PM should open his eyes to national crisis

Bernard Grech says country is in crisis and that Robert Abela is ‘living in a parallel reality’

Sliema win FA Trophy for record 22nd time

De Ketelaere's brace boosts Atalanta's Champions League chances with 2-1 win against Roma

PL parliamentary group meeting exposes government in crisis – PN

Labour switched leaders but remained on the wrong course, PN leader says

Żurrieq residents, farmers call for local plan review

PL to field 381 candidates for local council elections

Diver dies in Dwejra

Updated: Repubblika, IGM condemn intimidation of journalists