The Malta Independent

24 May 2024, Friday

Top UN court orders Israel to halt military operation in Rafah; Israel is unlikely to comply

The top United Nations court ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. While Israel is unlikely to comply with any such order, it...

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Updated: PN wins all cases related to Siggiewi voter fraud

The Nationalist Party has won all 99 cases it brought related to what has been described a voter fraud in Siggiewi, Justice spokesman Karol Aquilina said on Facebook. The cases were heard by 22...

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latest comment from Abigail Farrugia, 24/05/2024 14:21: Why is Roderick Galdes still there after this obscenity?

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Vincent Moran Health Centre to begin offering numerous services in the community

The Vincent Moran Health Centre in Paola will begin offering numerous services in the near future, standing as a strong example of community-based healthcare for the people, a government statement...

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Updated: Maltese fugitive caught in Libya, wife believed dead

A Maltese man who was on Europol’s most wanted list has been caught in Libya, while his wife was found dead....

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latest comment from Stephen Forster, 24/05/2024 08:24: Can't we just leave him there?

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Government unveils new national education strategy 2024-2030

On Friday, the Minister for Education Clifton Grima unveiled the new national education strategy 2024-2030....

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Man critically injured after three-storey fall

A man was critically injured on Thursday afternoon after he fell three storeys while working in a theatre in Victoria, the police said. The accident took place in Republic Street at...

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PM Abela denies government dishing out goodies because election is approaching

Prime Minister Robert Abela today denied that the government is dishing out cheques and allowances because the election is approaching, stating that what is being distributed in the past weeks is been...

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latest comment from Simon Oosterman, 23/05/2024 20:41: Of course the government is and of course the government denies that it is.

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Education Minister skirts around questions on end date of MUT collective agreement negotiations

The Education Minister, Clifton Grima, skirted around several questions as to whether the end date of the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) collective agreement negotiations was near. However, the...

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Qajjenza development application should be withdrawn following PM commitment, NGOs say

NGOs on Friday said that following the Prime Minister’s commitment, the application for development at Qajjenza, limits of Birzebbuga, should be withdrawn. Last Sunday, Prime Minister...

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Domestic violence commission calls for ban on psychiatrist’s name to be removed

The Gender and Domestic Violence Commission is calling upon a magistrate to remove the ban she ordered on the publication of the name of a psychiatrist who has been charged with domestic...

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latest comment from RF, 24/05/2024 10:44: To protect one psychiatrist, the magistrate has cast doubts on all others.

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Interconnect Malta finalising tender for the procurement of the subsea cable

Preparations for the second interconnector have reached a new stage as Interconnect Malta (ICM), the entity leading this project, is finalising the tender for the procurement of the subsea cable...

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latest comment from Angus Black, 24/05/2024 14:48: Oh! now, Interconnectors with the European Grid, mostly paid by the European Union, have become the adopted solution! The brainchild of the NP once ridiculed by the PL, is now the way to go. But this raises a question: Since last year's power cuts, were not because demand outstripped supply, what in heavens sake do we need more supply? After all are we not still bound, for the next dozen years or so with buying gas from SOCAR at their inflated prices irrespective of cheaper world prices? One hopes that in view of this government's past fraudulent deals involving taxpayers' money and possibly EU funds, it behoves the EU to keep a sharp eye on every euro of the funds it provides, ensuring that such funds are spent on legitimate expenditures sans commissions for the infamous few.

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General Workers Union denies strong speculation of industrial action before Muscat arraignment

The General Workers Union's Director General Josef Bugeja categorically denied that there is planned industrial action for Court workers on Monday, a day before the scheduled arraignment of former...

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latest comment from Spiru Friggieri, 24/05/2024 05:20: Speculations over a planned industrial strike came after former MP Jason Azzopardi!!! The same liar!!! Ask Adrian Delia!!!!!!

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No injuries reported in Qormi house fire

No injuries were reported in a house fire in Qormi, the police told The Malta Independent. Large plumes of smoke were from Birkirkara in the direction of Qormi, on Friday, the Malta Independent...

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Bernard Grech files judicial protest to receive copy of hospitals' magisterial inquiry

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech filed a judicial protest in court on Thursday, requesting the Attorney General to provide a copy of the magisterial inquiry into the Vitals case to him, as well as...

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latest comment from RF, 23/05/2024 20:41: Abela's demeanour changed drastically to the worse after perusing the Vitals inquiry. His insistence with AG not to.pass copy to Opposition Leader suggests his name appears in the inquiry and not in a good light.

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EU Commission opens three infringement procedures against Malta

Infringement procedures have been opened by the European Commission against Malta for failings on environmental justice, energy efficiency and the digital economy. "The European Commission...

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latest comment from John Jones, 24/05/2024 13:29: The EU commission is guilty of dragging Malta to the brink of war with Russia, China and Iran and of ignoring a genocide in occupied Palestine. Those are pretty big infringements.

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TMID Editorial: Abela’s establishment contradictions

Robert Abela has made the term ‘establishment’ his rallying cry for the currently ongoing electoral campaign, alleging that this establishment is doing everything from declaring war on...

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latest comment from RF, 24/05/2024 10:52: Labour Party candidates are repeating the establishment mantra without knowing what it means but parroting Robert Abela who is disingenuous in using the term against the Nationalist Party, civil society and journalists. Not surprised as Abela has nothing to offer for the future and expects us to ignore that he and Muscat have used all 11 years in government for self-interest destroying environment, health services, good governance, etc.

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Biker grievously injured after collision with car

A biker was grievously injured on Thursday afternoon following a collision with a car in St Julian’s, the police said. The accident took place in Mikiel Anton Vassalli Street at...

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latest comment from Joe Tabone Adami, 24/05/2024 09:12: Road accidents involving motor-cyclists - too many, too often and too dangerous!

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Government offered ‘unprecedented increases’ for teachers in discussions with MUT - Abela

Prime Minister Robert Abela said Thursday that government has proposed a set of "strong" proposals as well as "unprecedented" increases for teachers in the ongoing discussions with the Malta Union of...

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latest comment from J Briffa, 23/05/2024 14:41: We have been hearing this for years, but the pay has remained the same. Stop taking teachers for a ride. The shopping trolley has doubled and so should the pay.

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Planning Authority approves business centre on former Savoy hotel site

The Planning Authority on Thursday approved the conversion of the former Savoy Hotel into a business centre, imposing a €40,000 planning gain to be used for urban improvement projects in Sliema...

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latest comment from Andrew Caruana, 23/05/2024 12:48: This area of the rentals properties has already been reported by Industry that it has reached saturation point. So what strategic sense does it make to keep on investing in this area?

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PN MEP’s will work to make Malta’s voice stronger in the EU – Bernard Grech

PN MEPs will work to strengthen Malta's voice in the European Union, Opposition Leader Bernard Grech has said. Opposition leader Bernard Grech said that the PN's European election manifestos are...

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34 temping agencies receive licence

The first 34 temping agencies have been licensed, the government said. "This way, they are regularised and are in conformity with new laws that came into force earlier this year, which will...

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latest comment from Karl Camilleri, 23/05/2024 20:00: Do we know how many of these might have been abusing of foreign workers, and now hiding behind a licence????

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Families to receive €500 for each child in non-compulsory education under 20 years of age

Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Thursday that by the end of this week, families will receive a €500 grant for every child below the age of 20 who remain on in education beyond obligatory...

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latest comment from Toni Borg, 24/05/2024 06:14: Rxox il bzar Bibby, hekk jew b’hekk flusna qedt tqassam u mhux flusek.

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Vitals, Steward and Accutor chiefs among 34 people to face criminal charges over hospitals deal

A list of 34 individuals including the people running Vitals, Steward and Accutor are set to be criminally charged in connection to the hospitals deal magisterial inquiry. They form part of a...

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latest comment from RF, 23/05/2024 12:17: Should any laundered funds have passed through a US bank, the USA has extraterritorial jurisdiction over US and non-US citizens anywhere in the world. Then we would find justice as prosecutors there do their work diligently and safeguard the interest of the States not of the accused.

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Updated: British PM sets July 4 election as his Conservatives face biggest challenge in a decade

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set July 4 as the date for a national election that will determine who governs the U.K., choosing a day of good economic news to urge voters to give his...

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‘We have to continue strengthening local councils’ – Abela

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the Labour Party is 'convinced' that local councils are important and 'is convinced that we have to continue strengthening them.' Addressing a political...

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latest comment from R F, 24/05/2024 10:29: Anke c-Civil gibtu obsolete, ahseb u ara l-kunsilli. Kollox trid tkellem lill-Ministru sar.

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Lack of robust governance in family businesses may lead to their natural death – Chamber of Commerce

Lack of good governance in family businesses may lead to their natural death, a survey which was carried out by the Malta Chamber of Commerce shows. The full results of the survey were announced...

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Marsa Tram Power Station restoration works commence

Restoration works have commenced on the Marsa Tram Power Station which will result in a creative and cultural space for use by the Marsa Local Council, the Ministry for National Heritage announced on...

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Ramona Frendo to become European Court of Justice judge

Ramona Frendo has the qualifications to serve as a judge on the European Court of Justice, the government announced on Thursday. The decision was taken in Brussels by a panel of seven judges from...

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latest comment from RF, 23/05/2024 17:14: She was Muscat's billboard girl in 2013 to convince us that under Labour there would be meritocracy. There is meritocracy in Brussels but not under Muscat or Abela.

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Illegal structure in Vittoriosa built despite refusals and denied appeals, DLH says

An imposing metal tented structure has been placed outside BOA restaurant located along the historically sensitive Vittoriosa waterfront despite the Planning Authority and the Environment and Planning...

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latest comment from William Attard McCarthy, 23/05/2024 17:50: A quick Google Maps search would suffice

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Top UN court orders Israel to halt military operation in Rafah; Israel is unlikely to comply

Updated: PN wins all cases related to Siggiewi voter fraud

Vincent Moran Health Centre to begin offering numerous services in the community

Updated: Maltese fugitive caught in Libya, wife believed dead

Government unveils new national education strategy 2024-2030

Man critically injured after three-storey fall

PM Abela denies government dishing out goodies because election is approaching

Education Minister skirts around questions on end date of MUT collective agreement negotiations

Qajjenza development application should be withdrawn following PM commitment, NGOs say

Domestic violence commission calls for ban on psychiatrist’s name to be removed

Interconnect Malta finalising tender for the procurement of the subsea cable

General Workers Union denies strong speculation of industrial action before Muscat arraignment

No injuries reported in Qormi house fire

Bernard Grech files judicial protest to receive copy of hospitals' magisterial inquiry

EU Commission opens three infringement procedures against Malta

TMID Editorial: Abela’s establishment contradictions

Biker grievously injured after collision with car

Government offered ‘unprecedented increases’ for teachers in discussions with MUT - Abela

Planning Authority approves business centre on former Savoy hotel site

A UK lawmaker returns to work as 'the bionic MP' after losing his hands and feet to sepsis

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Policeman acquitted of rape charges to face retrial

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Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation

It is Abela’s duty to ensure safety in front of Court during Muscat arraignment, Grech says

Planned tax cuts will leave €600 in middle class family’s pockets, Abela says

Man, two women, charged with human trafficking and money laundering

Thalidomide victims receive first compensation payment from near €1 million fund

PN MEP’s will work to make Malta’s voice stronger in the EU – Bernard Grech

34 temping agencies receive licence

Families to receive €500 for each child in non-compulsory education under 20 years of age

Vitals, Steward and Accutor chiefs among 34 people to face criminal charges over hospitals deal

Updated: British PM sets July 4 election as his Conservatives face biggest challenge in a decade

‘We have to continue strengthening local councils’ – Abela

Lack of robust governance in family businesses may lead to their natural death – Chamber of Commerce

Marsa Tram Power Station restoration works commence

Ramona Frendo to become European Court of Justice judge

Illegal structure in Vittoriosa built despite refusals and denied appeals, DLH says

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

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