The Malta Independent

16 April 2024, Tuesday

Government files appeals against court rulings granting €111m to National Bank shareholders

The government on Monday filed two appeals against court judgments in which it was ordered to pay a total of €111,164,900 to shareholders of the National Bank of Malta which closed down in...

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latest comment from RF, 16/04/2024 06:23: Labour has no shame to persist in this robbery of private property started by Mintoff in the infamous 70s along with requisitions of houses, land, commercial brands, etc to give for free to corrupt ministers and their cronies.

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Updated: Second high-profile stabbing to rock Sydney in recent days is declared a terrorist attack

Australian police say a knife attack in Sydney that wounded a bishop and a priest during a church service as horrified worshippers watched online and in person, and sparked a riot was an act of...

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Paola parish to amend planning application to specify no food will be cooked in cafeteria

The Paola Parish of Christ the King will be amending its planning application for a small cafeteria on the church roof to specify that no food can be cooked on the premises, a Curia statement on...

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latest comment from Vani, 16/04/2024 03:40: Pity, I take it that means no burgers on Good Friday? But hope is not lost, we can drink ourselves silly on our poison of choice. And for entertainment, may I humbly suggest pole dancing, where we can admire god's work!

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University of Malta condemns ‘appalling’ behaviour while dissecting cadavers

The University of Malta (UM) has condemned an incident where visiting medical students and professors from Italy were filmed dancing and singing while examining a cadaver. The incident which...

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latest comment from Phil Zammit, 16/04/2024 05:25: Nice to see the expected decorum standard upheld by UM Anatomy Lab.

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Trump will return to court after first day of hush money criminal trial ends with no jurors picked

Donald Trump will return to a New York courtroom Tuesday as a judge works to find a panel of jurors who will decide whether the former president is guilty of criminal charges alleging he...

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked roadways in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest on Monday, temporarily shutting down travel into some of the nation's most heavily used...

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Fiorentina, Verona fight back to draw with Genoa, Atalanta

Fiorentina mounted a second half comeback to draw with Genoa 1-1 at home in a Serie A game marked by VAR decisions against both teams on Monday. The draw extended Fiorentina's winless run to five...

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Israeli military tells Palestinians not to return to north Gaza after witnesses say troops killed 5

The Israeli military renewed warnings on Monday for Palestinians not to return to northern Gaza, a day after witnesses and medical officials said Israeli troops opened fire and killed five people...

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Refunds for IVF medications extended to cover procedures done in a private clinic – Health Minister

The refund on IVF medicines has been extended for prospective parents who are going to do IVF as well as a prospective parent who did IUI, IVF or embryo transfers in private clinics as from the 1st of...

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Court rejects case against Chris Cardona over Daphne Caruana Galizia garnishee orders

The Court of Magistrates has rejected a claim for damages filed against former minister Chris Cardona by the heirs of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, over garnishee orders he had filed...

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latest comment from RF, 16/04/2024 06:32: Six years after her heinous assassination, the great heroine and her family are still being persecuted by the State and its institutions. Whatever they say, Daphne was right about all the corruption cases it exposed by Muscat, his ministers and government agencies.

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'Goal' Palmer scores four in 6-0 demolition of dismal Everton

Cole Palmer put on an unstoppable display with a perfect first-half hat trick and a fourth in the second half as Chelsea demolished Everton 6-0 in the English Premier League on Monday. Palmer...

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Animal owners should face fines and not verbal warning, if issues with animal's environment found

The Office of the Commissioner for Animal Welfare end of year report for 2023 recommended that if there is only an issue with the animal’s environment, the Animal Welfare Directorate should...

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latest comment from Victor Zammit McKeon, 15/04/2024 14:30: The more I know of man the more I love my dog!

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Updated: Man arrested after a stabbing at a church service in Sydney

Police say a man has been arrested after reportedly stabbing a bishop and churchgoers in Sydney. There are no life-threatening injuries reported. It occurred during a televised service on Monday...

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Early Voting for MEP and local council elections set for 1 June

The Electoral Commission notifies voters who shall be abroad or hospitalised on polling day, Saturday, 8th June, 2024, and who are going to declare so that they may cast their vote on Saturday,...

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Public consultation of the Digital Education Strategy 2024-2030 launched

Government has launched the public consultation process for the Digital Education Strategy 2024 to 2030. The consultation will be open till 28 June 2024. Education Minister Clifton Grima...

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Malta needs economic diversification not just in new sectors, but also existing ones - Abela

The expansion of Pharmadox Healthcare Ltd., a Maltese factory that tests medicines, including some of the best international brands, was inaugurated Monday by Prime Minister Robert Abela who noted...

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latest comment from Anonimu Malti, 15/04/2024 20:02: Ara il Bobby, mar jara xi investiment kien kapaci jgib Gvern tal P.N. Kapaci iggib xi haga hekk Bobb flok xi €400 miljun li Alla biss u min hadom jafu fejn marru ??

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US works to prevent an escalation across the Mideast as Biden pushes Israel to show restraint

The United States on Sunday highlighted its role in helping Israel thwart Iran's aerial attack as President Joe Biden convened leaders of the Group of Seven countries in an effort to prevent...

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latest comment from Jake T, 15/04/2024 11:32: God help us !

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Australian police probe why man who stabbed 6 people to death in a Sydney mall targeted women

Australian police are examining why a lone assailant who stabbed six people to death in a busy Sydney shopping mall and injured more than a dozen others targeted women while avoiding men, a police...

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Biker grievously injured after San Gwann crash

A biker was grievously injured on Monday morning when he lost control of the bike he was riding and crashed, the police said. The biker, a 30-year-old man from Fgura, was taken to hospital with...

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'Goal' Palmer scores four in 6-0 demolition of dismal Everton

Fiorentina, Verona fight back to draw with Genoa, Atalanta

Premier League: Late Hibs equaliser shatters Valletta’s residual hopes

Inter, Milan draw ahead of potential title-deciding derby for the nerazzurri; Ndicka collapses

Bayer Leverkusen win first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign

Advantage Man City in the Premier League title race after losses for Arsenal and Liverpool

Premier League: Hard fought win for Spartans

Juventus' poor run continues in 0-0 draw at Torino; fourth-place Bologna also draw

Man City earn big win over Luton despite rotating squad; Newcastle rout Tottenham at home again

Premier League: Saints stumble as Marsaxlokk close on fourth place

Olympic opening ceremony on Seine River could be scrapped if security risk is too high - Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics planned on the River Seine could be shifted instead to the Stade de France if the security threat is deemed...

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Malta could run on 100% renewables once planned energy projects are completed, says energy expert

The Maltese islands could become fully reliant on renewable energy sources (RES) for periods of time once the government’s planned energy projects are completed, according to a government energy...

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latest comment from il Bumbardun, 14/04/2024 11:35: With offshore energy wind farms Malta could become energy self sufficient and even have energy to export. Greece is well ahead of us in such an offshore development strategy and will not only become energy independent within 15 years but is already planning exporting clean green energy to the rest of Europe.

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TMID Editorial: Impunity and lack of enforcement

Repubblika’s Acting President told The Malta Independent on Sunday that she believes the tentacles of impunity described in the public inquiry that looked into the assassination of journalist...

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latest comment from S. Camilleri, 15/04/2024 10:54: Just straight talk.What these islands badly need especially from its politicians.

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Gozo-Malta: More passengers, vehicles and trips in first quarter, NSO says

During the first quarter of 2024, sea transport between Malta and Gozo registered increases in passengers, vehicles and trips when compared to the corresponding quarter of 2023, the NSO said...

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Updated: Israel says Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% of which were intercepted

Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle...

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Tentacles of impunity described in Daphne inquiry still present today – Repubblika head

The tentacles of impunity described in the public inquiry that looked into the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia are still present today, Acting President of Repubblika Vicki Ann...

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latest comment from M.Grima, 14/04/2024 17:37: What a sad woman, mirroring the narrative of a fanatic group.

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PL MEP candidate says comment on ‘exaggerated’ presence of Rangers 'exercise of political spinning'

Labour MEP candidate Marija Sara Vella Gafa strongly advocated for the right of people’s privacy in their own private property and said that her comment of an “exaggerated” presence...

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latest comment from Joey Falzon, 14/04/2024 12:13: very simple minded person....using the pasttime argument to garner votes form teh hunting community...how childish of her

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What's behind the astonishing rise in LGBTQ+ romance literature?

A major transformation is underway in Romancelandia. Once upon a time, romance novels from major U.S. publishers featured only heterosexual couples. Today, the five biggest publishers...

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How neutral is neutral?

For decades now, Malta’s foreign policy has come to be defined by one core pillar: neutrality. A subject of fierce debate over the years, Malta’s neutrality is established in...

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latest comment from joe tedesco, 14/04/2024 20:54: NEUTRALITY IS AN ANACHRONISM. SIMPLY STRIKE IT OFF THE CONSTITUTION. IT IS USELESS AND MEANINGLESS.

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No restaurant, just a cafeteria on roof of Paola parish church, Curia says

No restaurant, just a cafeteria on roof of Paola parish church, Curia says The Curia said Sunday that there will be no restaurant on top of the Paola parish church, as reports indicated. But it...

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latest comment from Jake T, 15/04/2024 13:12: The miracle of the loaves and fishes will be repeated

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APS Bank introduces Google WalletTM

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Making a difference: Reflecting on RMHC's impact in 2023

MFSA thematic review aims to continue strengthening further governance and compliance standards

Malta Enterprise and Chamber of Engineers renew collaboration

BNF Bank launches customer digital onboarding

HSBC supports performing arts project for children in collaboration with the FES

Government files appeals against court rulings granting €111m to National Bank shareholders

Updated: Second high-profile stabbing to rock Sydney in recent days is declared a terrorist attack

Paola parish to amend planning application to specify no food will be cooked in cafeteria

University of Malta condemns ‘appalling’ behaviour while dissecting cadavers

Trump will return to court after first day of hush money criminal trial ends with no jurors picked

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities

Fiorentina, Verona fight back to draw with Genoa, Atalanta

Israeli military tells Palestinians not to return to north Gaza after witnesses say troops killed 5

Refunds for IVF medications extended to cover procedures done in a private clinic – Health Minister

Court rejects case against Chris Cardona over Daphne Caruana Galizia garnishee orders

'Goal' Palmer scores four in 6-0 demolition of dismal Everton

Animal owners should face fines and not verbal warning, if issues with animal's environment found

Updated: Man arrested after a stabbing at a church service in Sydney

Early Voting for MEP and local council elections set for 1 June

Public consultation of the Digital Education Strategy 2024-2030 launched

Malta needs economic diversification not just in new sectors, but also existing ones - Abela

US works to prevent an escalation across the Mideast as Biden pushes Israel to show restraint

Australian police probe why man who stabbed 6 people to death in a Sydney mall targeted women

Biker grievously injured after San Gwann crash

Updated: Malta convenes urgent UN Security Council meeting after Iran’s attack on Israel — Ian Borg

8.5 million books borrowed from Malta’s public libraries in last 10 years

Stabbing attacker who killed 6 people in Sydney identified as Joel Cauchi

Jockey injured in Xaghra accident

Advantage Man City in the Premier League title race after losses for Arsenal and Liverpool

Inter, Milan draw ahead of potential title-deciding derby for the nerazzurri; Ndicka collapses

Premier League: Late Hibs equaliser shatters Valletta’s residual hopes

Bayer Leverkusen win first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign

Government announces public meeting over its bid to reform the family court

Olympic opening ceremony on Seine River could be scrapped if security risk is too high - Macron

Malta could run on 100% renewables once planned energy projects are completed, says energy expert

TMID Editorial: Impunity and lack of enforcement

Gozo-Malta: More passengers, vehicles and trips in first quarter, NSO says

Updated: Israel says Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% of which were intercepted

Tentacles of impunity described in Daphne inquiry still present today – Repubblika head

PL MEP candidate says comment on ‘exaggerated’ presence of Rangers 'exercise of political spinning'

What's behind the astonishing rise in LGBTQ+ romance literature?

How neutral is neutral?

No restaurant, just a cafeteria on roof of Paola parish church, Curia says

‘This government is leading without direction,’ Bernard Grech says

PM says 8 June elections will form the future of localities

Man grievously injured after crashing into wall

Malta Tourism Authority to assist in restoration of St Publius church facade

TMIS Editorial: Another damning court judgment

Are embassies off-limits? Ecuadorian and Israeli actions suggest otherwise - and that means danger