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4 May 2024, Saturday

Government gives more details on presidential pardon offered to social benefits racket beneficiaries

Government on Saturday issued a statement clarifying the conditions under which individuals who received social benefits illegally would then be offered a presidential pardon. Over a week ago,...

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PN threatens legal action if Attorney General fails to publish Vitals inquiry

The Nationalist Party said on Saturday that it is ready to take legal action if the Attorney General continues to discriminate against the Leader of the Opposition and the Maltese and Gozitan people,...

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‘Summon me so I can answer every question you may have,’ Joseph Muscat tells Police Commissioner

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has written to Police Commissioner Angelo Gafa and asked him to summon him so that he “can answer any question he may have and show all the...

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latest comment from Ms D Galea, 03/05/2024 22:55: You are not that good as a chess player, as you imagined, Mr Brass Neck..

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Prime Minister inaugurates €16 million concert zone in Ta’ Qali national park

Prime Minister Robert Abela on Friday inaugurated a €16 million concert zone in Ta’Qali national park, providing another open space for families. "We promised open spaces and...

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UK's Conservatives suffer historic losses in local elections as Labour edges closer to power

Britain's governing Conservative Party suffered heavy losses in local election results Friday, further cementing expectations that the Labour Party will return to power after 14 years in a U.K....

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Biker injured in Coast Road accident

A biker was grievously injured on Friday night following an accident on the Coast Road, limits of Naxxar. The biker, a 29-year-old man of Gzira, lost control of the Suzuki he was riding and...

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Anyone mentioned in Vitals inquiry should quit, PN says; PL replies

The Nationalist Party is insisting that all those who are mentioned in the Vitals inquiry should quit any public position they occupy. The PN said that this applies to the PM, deputy PM,...

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‘No magistrate will tell me if I should accept a resignation or not,’ PM says on Fearne speculation

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that it will be his own discretion, and not that of any magistrate or inquiry, on whether to accept any resignations from government officials and...

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latest comment from pm, 04/05/2024 07:20: Robert, let it be known, in case you did not know before, that in any country, anywhere, it is the government of the country that is known by the general word ESTABLISHMENT. if you are attacking the establishment, than you're attacking yourself and your own government. You are only fomenting your own biased people. Maybe you are thinking along the lines of the 80's? Forget it.

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Biker injured in Fgura collision

A biker was injured on Saturday morning following a collision with a car in Fgura, the police said. The accident took place in San Mikiel Street at 11.30am. It involved the biker, a...

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Fearne says he has no doubt a court would find him completely innocent

Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne has no doubt that a court would find him completely innocent. The Times of Malta published an article stating that Fearne, who is Malta's nominee for the post...

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latest comment from RF, 04/05/2024 07:07: Dereliction of duty is a crime.

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Sustainable mobility must be facilitated at all times, ADPD says

ADPD Chairperson Sandra Gauci said Saturday that in the framework of national policy, local councils should be given the main responsibility for policies on residential roads. Streets in the centres...

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Many tend to overlook the local council elections, or tend to vote along party lines out of party loyalty. But here, at the locality level, one cannot stress enough the importance of voting for...

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Several agreements signed between Malta and China education and sports cooperation

The Maltese government has signed several agreements with the Chinese government to strengthen cooperation in education and sports. During an official visit led by Education Minister Clifton...

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PA initiates process to withdraw policy enabling yacht marina in Marsascala

The Planning Authority (PA), following government’s direction, has started the process to remove a planning policy (SMMS 04) which supports the development of a yacht marina in the inner part of...

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Cassola apologises after ‘slip of the tongue’ comes out as ‘bad swear word’

Independent MEP candidate Arnold Cassola has apologised for an “unintentional slip of the tongue during the KSU debate” which led him to utter a swear word. “I was repeating the...

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latest comment from Joe Tabone Adami, 04/05/2024 04:32: No sense-twisting to cover up a very ugly swear word, but a sincere apology. This has not happened on another occasion by someone else some years back

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Government introduces more assistance for businesses through Malta Enterprise schemes

Minister for Economy, Enterprise, and Strategic Projects Silvio Schembri has introduced several Malta Enterprise schemes focusing on specific sectors in the economy, namely technological innovation,...

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Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Malta Enterprise and imec

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Malta Enterprise and imec, the world-leading R&D and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, the government said Saturday. The...

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Architect who was accused of acting as ‘lawyer for developers’ appointed as new BCA chairperson

Architect Simon Saliba has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Building & Construction Authority, as the Justice Ministry announced wholesale changes to the construction regulator on...

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Government ordered to list its witnesses after a wasted sitting in PN's Vitals compensation case

A judge has given the government six days to present a list of its witnesses in the Nationalist Party's civil case seeking a court order to recover the millions paid out from the public purpose as...

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Bayer Leverkusen's record unbeaten march continues with a 2-0 win at Roma in Europa League

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Mater Dei CEO Celia Falzon resigns for personal reasons

The CEO of Mater Dei Hospital, Celia Falzon, has resigned for personal reasons, Times of Malta reports. Engineer Keith Attard will take her place and is being given a handover this...

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latest comment from Observer, 03/05/2024 14:12: One of the most efficient persons I know; pity she is being replaced by a friend.

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Iklin pensioner gets suspended sentence after admitting to handling stolen Palace art objects

A pensioner on Friday was charged in connection with handling objects that were stolen from Valletta's Grand Master's Palace. Anthony (Tony) Stivala, 67, from Iklin, admitted to handling...

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AFM plane gets system updated at a cost of €8 million

One of three planed owned by the Armed Forces of Malta has seen its facilities upgraded to be better equipped while flying, the government said Friday. €8 million were spent, the Ministry...

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Unidentified man who fell off a wall in Paceville dies in hospital

A man who fell off a wall in Paceville on Thursday has died in hospital, the police said. The police said that the identity of the man is still unknown/. He fell off a wall in Dragonara...

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‘We celebrate this 20-year journey as a beacon of our collective achievements’ - Borg

Malta celebrates this 20-year journey of EU membership "not merely as a passage of time but as a beacon of our collective achievements and also, our joint aspirations and commitment to the European...

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Premier League: Late Birkirkara equaliser condemns Santa Lucia

Santa Lucia joined Valletta, Sirens and Gudja to Challenge league football last season. Mosta, Gzira, and Balzan all emerged victorious yesterday and Santa Lucia seemed heading for a decisive victory...

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Malta remains second worst in EU for press freedom – new report

Malta remains the second worst country in the European Union when it comes to press freedom, according to the latest World Press Freedom Index which is being published by Reporters Without Borders...

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latest comment from J M Grech, 03/05/2024 15:26: L-istess diskors li qed tghid int fuq BG kienu jghidu fuq Gonzi imma z-zmien uriena li kien mexxej ta veru.

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IGM to government: 'stop procrastinating on laws to protect journalists'

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) called on the government to "wake up from its slumber and stop procrastinating on the effective implementation of...

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UK's governing Conservatives set for historic losses in local polls as Labour urges general election

Britain's governing Conservative Party suffered heavy losses in local election results Friday, further cementing expectations that the Labour Party will return to power after 14 years in a U.K....

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Expansion of Continuous Glucose Monitoring service announced

The Continuous Glucose Monitoring service has been expanded to include more diabetic patients eligible to apply for it, Minister for Heath Jo-Etienne Abela announced on Friday. Abela said that...

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Government gives more details on presidential pardon offered to social benefits racket beneficiaries

PN threatens legal action if Attorney General fails to publish Vitals inquiry

‘Summon me so I can answer every question you may have,’ Joseph Muscat tells Police Commissioner

Prime Minister inaugurates €16 million concert zone in Ta’ Qali national park

UK's Conservatives suffer historic losses in local elections as Labour edges closer to power

Biker injured in Coast Road accident

Anyone mentioned in Vitals inquiry should quit, PN says; PL replies

‘No magistrate will tell me if I should accept a resignation or not,’ PM says on Fearne speculation

Biker injured in Fgura collision

Fearne says he has no doubt a court would find him completely innocent

Sustainable mobility must be facilitated at all times, ADPD says

TMID Editorial: Voting for our local councils

Several agreements signed between Malta and China education and sports cooperation

PA initiates process to withdraw policy enabling yacht marina in Marsascala

Cassola apologises after ‘slip of the tongue’ comes out as ‘bad swear word’

Government introduces more assistance for businesses through Malta Enterprise schemes

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Malta Enterprise and imec

Architect who was accused of acting as ‘lawyer for developers’ appointed as new BCA chairperson

Government ordered to list its witnesses after a wasted sitting in PN's Vitals compensation case

Robert Abela prioritises saving himself above everyone else, PN says

831 more vehicles on the road in first quarter this year when compared to end of 2023

Just over 73% of people with Maltese citizenship speak at least three languages

Prime Minister says magisterial inquiry has undermined process of justice

Man in critical condition after swimming incident

PN leader says local councils should not just be customer care offices

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MDA reports 14% increase in value of promise of sale agreements in April

TMID Editorial: Malta and the EU, 20 years on

Mater Dei CEO Celia Falzon resigns for personal reasons

Iklin pensioner gets suspended sentence after admitting to handling stolen Palace art objects

AFM plane gets system updated at a cost of €8 million

Unidentified man who fell off a wall in Paceville dies in hospital

‘We celebrate this 20-year journey as a beacon of our collective achievements’ - Borg

Premier League: Late Birkirkara equaliser condemns Santa Lucia

Malta remains second worst in EU for press freedom – new report

IGM to government: 'stop procrastinating on laws to protect journalists'

UK's governing Conservatives set for historic losses in local polls as Labour urges general election

Expansion of Continuous Glucose Monitoring service announced

Court rejects request to summons Prime Minister to explain social benefits cheats' pardon

Abela says it is up to voters to scrutinise judiciary

Falzon refuses to say whether official named in benefits racket court case is still person of trust

Organisations welcome changes to the Bill amending the Private Residential Leases Act

Man seriously injured after fall in St Julian’s

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