The Malta Independent

23 April 2024, Tuesday

BA says Metsola directive to ensure level playing field, PN objects

The Broadcasting Authority said Monday that the directive it issued regarding reporting on activities related to European Parliament President Roberta Metsola were to ensure a level playing field at a...

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Boy aged 5 critically injured after being hit by car

A boy was critically injured on Monday afternoon when he was hit by a car in Naxxar. The accident took place in Leli Falzon Street at 6.30pm. The boy, aged 5, was hit by a Chevorlet Cruze...

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Government to set up new Construction Directorate, Abela says after another construction death

The government will be setting up a new Construction Directorate, Prime Minister Robert Abela told journalists on Monday as he faced questions after another death in a construction site last...

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latest comment from madmax, 22/04/2024 16:15: All talk and jobs for pals and nothing ever gets done. Just creating new departments. We are the laughing stock of the EU

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Call for tenders for €13.5 million reconstruction of Msida elderly home opened

The Ministry for Health and Active Ageing has announced a call for tenders for the reconstruction of the Msida elderly home. The Msida elderly home will be rebuilt in a project which will cost...

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68 public encroachments for tables and chairs in Sliema and Gzira - Minister for Lands

There are a total 68 public encroachments for tables and chairs across Sliema and Gzira, Lands Minister Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi told Parliament on Monday. The bulk of the encroachments are...

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EWA, FSWS team up to distribute ‘Water – Be the Change’ gift packs promoting sustainable living

The Energy and Water Agency (EWA) and the Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS) are collaborating to distribute ‘Water – Be the Change’ gift packs including water saving...

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Man charged with possession and sharing of extreme child pornography

A man was remanded in custody on Monday after he was charged with offences relating to the possession and sharing of extreme child pornography. Inspector Dorianne Tabone charged 33-year-old...

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‘There were no changes to the circumstances’ – Abela on demand for Rosianne Cutajar’s apology

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that there has been 'no changes' to the circumstances since he last demanded an apology from independent MP Rosianne Cutajar to consider her re-entry into the Labour...

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latest comment from c. borg, 22/04/2024 17:11: BOBBY HEMM L LILJUN MARK CAMILLERI LEST GHALIJA JAHASRA.

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No serious effort by police to extradite Pilatus officials, Robert Aquilina tells court

The former president of NGO Repubblika has compared Malta's 'half-hearted efforts' to charge top Pilatus Bank officials, to the tenacity shown by Italian anti-mafia police. Robert Aquilina was...

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Abela must take action instead of complaining about situation in construction sector - PN

The Nationalist Party on Monday said that Prime Minister Robert Abela must take action instead of complain about the current situation around the construction sector in the country. The PN was...

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Serie A title, second star and derby: Inter takes it all with win over Milan

Winning the derby ended up being the cherry on top of a special night for Inter Milan. Holding off AC Milan 2-1 on Monday clinched for Inter the Serie A title that had been sign-posted for weeks,...

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‘Balance must be reached between needs of businesses and citizens’ - PM on restaurant encroachment

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that balance must be reached between operating businesses and the citizens' needs and rights to walk freely in streets, adding that authorities are progressively...

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latest comment from Joe Tabone Adami, 22/04/2024 14:53: 'Balance must be reached between needs of businesses and citizens' Balance? What balance? No balance can or should ever exist between businesses' insatiable greed and citizens' undeniable right to public pathways and places free from private encroachment.

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PN slams government for ignoring problems of probation officers

The Nationalist Party is very concerned about the situation concerning Probation Officers, who had declared a strike months ago due to the government's attitude, PN Spokespersons said. PN MPs...

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Marsalforn road project amendments anticipated but unconfirmed, NGO says

An NGO is claiming it is anticipating changes to the planned project to widen the road between Marsalforn and Victoria, but says that it is still awaiting confirmation from the Gozo Ministry. As...

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latest comment from adrian borg cardona, 22/04/2024 10:45: How much money does Joseph Portelli need? Oh! Just remembered elections are on the way and some parties need funding.

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154 long term residency cards issued in 2024

The Home Affairs Ministry has issued a total of 154 long term residency cards in 2024, information tabled in Parliament showed. Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri replied to a parliamentary...

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Updated: Government debt climbs by €768m to €9.77 billion – NSO

In the last quarter of 2023, the General Government recorded a deficit of €596.9 million, the NSO said Monday. At the end of December 2023, General Government debt stood at €9,767.8...

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latest comment from c. borg, 22/04/2024 17:16: NO PROBLEM ISSA IHALSU ULIEDNA U ULIED ULIDIENA MHUX HEKK BOB

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Newly regenerated community space inaugurated in Santa Luċija social housing

The Ministry for Social and Affordable Accommodation inaugurated a regeneration project in the social housing area Santa Luċija, the third such regeneration project in the last...

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Employers are legally bound to protect their employees from sexual harassment - NCPE

The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE), as Malta' national equality body, has underlined that employers have a legal duty to protect their employees from sexual...

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Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says

Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average, two top climate monitoring organizations reported Monday, warning of the consequences for...

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Serie A title, second star and derby: Inter takes it all with win over Milan

Premier League: Some hopes left in Valletta’s desperate struggle

Man United back in another FA Cup final against Man City after narrowly avoiding humiliation

Atalanta follow up elimination of Liverpool with 2-1 win at Monza in Serie A

Another race, another victory for Red Bull's Max Verstappen at Chinese GP

Napoli coach apologizes after loss at Empoli further damages hopes for Europe

Man City beat Chelsea with late Silva goal to make FA Cup final while Arsenal top EPL

Floriana lose Premier League leadership following Marsaxlokk defeat

Verstappen takes pole for Chinese GP to extend F1 dominance. Hamilton 18th

Italy earns 5th Champions League spot for next season because of overall success in Europe

A Palestinian baby in Gaza is born an orphan in an urgent cesarean section after an Israeli strike

Sabreen Jouda came into the world seconds after her mother left it. Their home was hit by an Israeli airstrike shortly before midnight Saturday. Until that moment, the family was like so many...

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latest comment from David, 22/04/2024 08:02: Blame it on hamas not israel who is fighting to stop rockets and to liberate hostages.

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69-year-old motorcycle rider grievously injured in accident

A 69-year-old motorcycle rider was grievously injured in a traffic accident on Monday at 7am. The accident occurred on Triq Anton Buttiġieġ in Żejtun. Preliminary investigations...

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Without a permanent link, more investment needed in ships, port facilities – GBC CEO

Without a permanent link between Gozo and Malta, there should be heavy investment in the vessels that serve as transportation means, and possibly an increase in the fleet of ferries, Daniel Borg, CEO...

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latest comment from Gerard Wirth, 21/04/2024 12:19: How many more times we are going to hear these proposals? Permanent link as in Bridge - Tunnel NO No NO Replace at least one Gozo Channel ferries...larger capacity.... assign one of existing to carrying 'commercial traffic only' sail over night from Marsa. Booking system- this is the problem which no one wishes to tackle, obvious why, it will kill the jump the queue practice of the mucka mucks.... only a pre-book IT system...once load is full thats it for that timed sailing. Why do we continue to try to make an issue solutions are there interest no because of 'self interest of the few - we know who!

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Gozo Ministry needs Minister Dalli’s assent when hunting decisions are taken – BirdLife

The ministry responsible for hunting needs the assent of the ministry for the environment for any decisions taken on the sector, since laws pertaining to the hobby are, by law, under the...

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latest comment from Fergison, 22/04/2024 06:44: Hunting as a hobby since birds are still alive but not shot down

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‘We weren't feeling human anymore' - Vanessa Frazier recounts what led to Malta's Gaza resolution

Last year, a UN Security Council Resolution led by Malta resulted in a much needed humanitarian pause for a few days in the conflict in Gaza. The conflict began on the 7th of October 2023, after...

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TMID Editorial: Feeling safe in one’s home

In a scathing statement shared on its official social media page, the Swieqi local council said that “all the residents of Swieqi are very worried about the current situation where there are a...

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Electoral Register published in the Government Gazette

The Electoral Commission has notified the general public that the revised Electoral Register for General Elections and for Local Councils as well as the European Union Electoral Register have been...

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LifeCycle Malta Foundation present €25,000 donation to RIDT in support of kidney research at UM

On Tuesday 16 April 2024, the LifeCycle Malta Foundation presented a donation of €25,000 to RIDT in support of kidney research at the University of Malta. "This donation will guarantee the...

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Parties in Gaza conflict need to respect and implement UN resolutions – Ian Borg

The parties subject to the United Nations Security Council resolutions that were adopted since 7 October relating to the Gaza war need to respect and implement those resolutions, Foreign Affairs...

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latest comment from David, 21/04/2024 21:24: Il-UN hija bias kontra israel sa nies imhallsa minna dahlu joqtlu nies civili f'israel. Hallina!

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Malta’s neutrality is not outdated, ‘it’s far more relevant today’ – Clint Azzopardi Flores

Malta's neutrality is not outdated, and “it’s far more relevant today”, PL MEP candidate Clint Azzopardi Flores told The Malta Independent on Sunday. "You need to have people...

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latest comment from joe tedesco, 21/04/2024 21:24: I SAY IT IS OUTDATED, USELESS, MEANINGLESS, JUST A BLUFF.

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Farsons celebrates Louis A. Farrugia’s Golden Jubilee

The newly-christened KM Airlines

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

FinanceMalta supports Valletta Soup Kitchen in CSR initiative

The Malta Chamber renews Gold Partnership with Bank of Valletta

BA says Metsola directive to ensure level playing field, PN objects

Boy aged 5 critically injured after being hit by car

Government to set up new Construction Directorate, Abela says after another construction death

Call for tenders for €13.5 million reconstruction of Msida elderly home opened

68 public encroachments for tables and chairs in Sliema and Gzira - Minister for Lands

EWA, FSWS team up to distribute ‘Water – Be the Change’ gift packs promoting sustainable living

Man charged with possession and sharing of extreme child pornography

‘There were no changes to the circumstances’ – Abela on demand for Rosianne Cutajar’s apology

No serious effort by police to extradite Pilatus officials, Robert Aquilina tells court

Abela must take action instead of complaining about situation in construction sector - PN

Serie A title, second star and derby: Inter takes it all with win over Milan

‘Balance must be reached between needs of businesses and citizens’ - PM on restaurant encroachment

PN slams government for ignoring problems of probation officers

Marsalforn road project amendments anticipated but unconfirmed, NGO says

154 long term residency cards issued in 2024

Updated: Government debt climbs by €768m to €9.77 billion – NSO

Newly regenerated community space inaugurated in Santa Luċija social housing

Employers are legally bound to protect their employees from sexual harassment - NCPE

Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says

Abela’s rallying cry to voters considering abstention: ‘Don’t let the PN turn the clocks back’

Government has failed many people significantly, Bernard Grech says

Premier League: Some hopes left in Valletta’s desperate struggle

Man United back in another FA Cup final against Man City after narrowly avoiding humiliation

Atalanta follow up elimination of Liverpool with 2-1 win at Monza in Serie A

MoU for Faculty of Law’s first international journal signed

Three injured in two separate motorcycle accidents

TMID Editorial: PN should aim for more than just the third seat

Why the growing phenomenon of parental alienation needs to be tackled

A Palestinian baby in Gaza is born an orphan in an urgent cesarean section after an Israeli strike

69-year-old motorcycle rider grievously injured in accident

Without a permanent link, more investment needed in ships, port facilities – GBC CEO

Gozo Ministry needs Minister Dalli’s assent when hunting decisions are taken – BirdLife

‘We weren't feeling human anymore' - Vanessa Frazier recounts what led to Malta's Gaza resolution

TMID Editorial: Feeling safe in one’s home

Electoral Register published in the Government Gazette

LifeCycle Malta Foundation present €25,000 donation to RIDT in support of kidney research at UM

Parties in Gaza conflict need to respect and implement UN resolutions – Ian Borg

Malta’s neutrality is not outdated, ‘it’s far more relevant today’ – Clint Azzopardi Flores

Interest in Maltese football esports scene growing rapidly

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza's south kills at least 9 Palestinians in Rafah, including 6 children

Cartoon 21 April 2024

Another race, another victory for Red Bull's Max Verstappen at Chinese GP

Updated (3): Worker dies, another injured, after ceiling collapse in Sliema

European Parliament requests suspension of BA directive limiting reports regarding Metsola