The Malta Independent

28 June 2024, Friday

European Union leaders agree on top officials who will be the face of world's largest trading bloc

European Union leaders signed off on a trio of top appointments for their shared political institutions on Thursday, reinstalling German conservative Ursula von der Leyen as president of the...

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MUT suspends directives at MCAST as two sides agree to continue negotiations

The Malta Union of Teachers has suspended its industrial action at MCAST after an agreement was reached on a renewal of the collective agreement....

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Malta-flagged ship attacked in Red Sea by Yemen's Houthi rebels

A ship traveling through the Red Sea on Thursday reported being hit in an attack carried out by Yemen's Houthi rebels, authorities said, the latest in the campaign targeting shipping over the...

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Defendants in second hospitals case seek constitutional reference on new freezing order law

The compilation of evidence against Chris Fearne, Edward Scicluna and 13 others in relation to the Vitals hospital concession continues on Thursday. Last week, emphasis was placed on an...

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latest comment from RF, 28/06/2024 05:29: What cheek these ex-ministers have! They never thought about breaching the people's right to good governance by their elected representatives before pigging out! They may win their case but have lost all respect, credibility and trust. They ought to hang their head in shame and vanish.

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TMID Editorial: The end of the scholastic year

The scholastic year is coming to an end. Students will be looking forward to weeks of holidays, enjoying the summer break away from books and pens. Many of them will be attending summer school,...

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Schembri, Mizzi request for constitutional review of freezing order time limit upheld

Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi have won the right to challenge the constitutionality of the legal proviso that gives defendants seven days to challenge a freezing order. The pair, who face...

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Mooring men in Cirkewwa down their ropes, prompting Gozo ferry delays

Hundreds of passengers hoping to cross the Malta-Gozo channel on Thursday faced hours-long delays after a group of mooring men didn’t report for work. Drivers and passengers hoping to board...

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latest comment from Joe Tabone Adami, 28/06/2024 04:58: The independent republic of Gpzitan industrial action. Passengers treated worse than merchandise. Now let's wait for the expected 'reaction' by the Gozo Channel - but do not hold your breath.

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MUT and government agree on second draft of agreement, teachers to vote next week

The Malta Union of Teachers will be presenting to its members a second draft of a collective agreement it has reached with the government, in the hope that this time this will be the final step before...

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Abela details Brussels talks: competitiveness, peace and who will lead European institutions

Prime Minister Robert Abela has detailed what has been discussed so far in a summit between European Union heads of state in a summit in Brussels, mentioning the subjects of peace, competitiveness and...

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Lack of meritocracy eroding good governance, Daphne Foundation says on Svetlana Muscat job

Svetlana Muscat’s alleged facilitation of illicit meetings in her prison office for Yorgen Fenech, who is in custody pending trial for Daphne’s murder, spotlights the lack of meritocracy...

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Man dies after electric shock while building scaffolding

A man died on Thursday morning from an electric shock which he was building scaffolding, the police said. The accident took place in Manwel Dimech Street, Sliema, at 11.30am. The man, a...

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Biker seriously injured in Cirkewwa accident dies in hospital

A 61-year-old man who was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Cirkewwa has died in hospital, the police said Thursday. The motorcycle crashed into a safety barrier at around 4.30pm on 19...

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Four injured in Marsascala fight

Four people were injured in a fight that broke out in Marsascala on Wednesday evening, the police said Thursday. The fight took place in Knights of Malta Street at 10pm. Officers who were...

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European Union leaders meet to decide on bloc's top jobs

European Union leaders were poised to approve Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas as the heads of the 27-nation bloc’s top institutions for the coming years, tasking them...

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Mark Rutte is named NATO chief; he'll need all his consensus-building skills from Dutch politics

Over the course of more than a dozen years at the top of Dutch politics, Mark Rutte got to know a thing or two about finding consensus among fractious coalition partners. Now he will bring...

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Man injured in gas explosion dies in hospital

An elderly man who suffered serious injuries following a gas explosion last Sunday has died in hospital, the police said Thursday. The 80-year-old man suffered life threatening injuries in an...

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Malta’s financial sector continues to thrive with 11.8% growth in 2023 – MFSA Annual Report

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) released its Annual Report, highlighting the stability and resilience of the Maltese financial services industry in 2023. Malta's financial services...

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‘The ball is in the government’s court’ regarding MCAST, PN says

The Nationalist Party on Thursday pressed the government to return to negotiations with the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) and said that, as things are, the future of students attending the college is...

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NGOs urge revision of Msida Creek plans in line with years of consultations

NGOs have called for a revision of the plans for a new traffic system in Msida, saying the project has fundamentally wrong objectives and would attract more traffic to the area. Their call comes...

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latest comment from Philip Cassar, 27/06/2024 11:53: At least NGOs are trying to make it a lil bit better by urging, I know there will me a lot of changes in this plan but the taxpayer will supposed to for everything at the end of the day.

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Turkey reach Euro 2024 knockout round and eliminate Czech Republic in 2-1 win

Kvaratskhelia's Georgia upset Ronaldo's Portugal 2-0 to reach the last 16 at Euro 2024

Fuelled by feeling insulted, Romania draw 1-1 with Slovakia to send both into Euro 2024 round of 16

Belgium advance to last 16 at Euro 2024 after 0-0 draw, Ukraine eliminated

England coach Southgate targeted after a 0-0 draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024

Denmark advance to last 16 at European Championship after 0-0 draw with Serbia

Kylian Mbappé scores on return from broken nose and France draw 1-1 with Poland at Euro 2024

Austria beat Netherlands 3-2 to reach knockout stage of Euro 2024 as group winner ahead of France

Much-changed Spain beat Albania 1-0 at Euro 2024 to finish perfect group stage

Italy advance at Euro 2024 after Zaccagni equalizer in injury time against Croatia

Ed Sheeran thrills fans at Malta’s largest-ever paid concert

Ed Sheeran delivered what was described by the Malta Tourism Authority as an unforgettable performance at Ta’ Qali, marking Malta’s largest-ever paid concert. The British icon began...

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latest comment from Oopsie Daisy, 27/06/2024 13:16: Anzi ma marx id-dawl !

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Finance Minister dismisses worries on excessive deficit procedure against Malta

Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has said that he is confident that Malta can abide by the EU’s debt threshold within the next four years, stating that people need not worry about the state of the...

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latest comment from L-argument, 27/06/2024 12:50: Ifhem dan ma dejquhx is serq min tlett sptarijiet,mill power station u mill wind farms tal Montenegro,ha jdejqhu id deficit procedure.

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Justice Minister says Repubblika’s letter to EU Court was ‘misguided and convoluted’

Justice Minister Jonathan Attard has published a letter he sent to the EU Court’s registrar in reply to Repubblika’s letter to the same Court, saying that the NGO's letter to demand that...

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latest comment from George, 26/06/2024 19:24: ghax ajar il laburisti gahan premjawh

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Chamber of Architects meets Transport Minister, Infrastructure Malta over new Msida creek plans

The Chamber of Architects has met the Transport Minister and a team from Infrastructure Malta to discuss the plans that it has drafted and presented for the Msida creek. On Sunday, the Chamber of...

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latest comment from Charles Paul Cilia, 27/06/2024 16:37: Whatever decisions have been taken none is paramount then saving the environment and the citizen's right of peacefull existance.

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A growing understanding of the link between movement and health

A century ago, people threw medicine balls and did calisthenics to stay fit. Then came the hula hoop, vibrating belts and aerobics. People sweated to the oldies with Richard Simmons and felt the burn...

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TMID Editorial: The Zammit Lewis nomination

The government has not said much on reports that Edward Zammit Lewis will be named as Malta’s appointee on the General Court of the European Union. It’s only reaction has been to reply to...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 27/06/2024 14:11: "Zammit Lewis has been indicated in media reports as getting the nod ...." But has this nomination actually been confirmed?

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Joseph Muscat challenges €30 million freezing order in court

Lawyers representing disgraced former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat have contested the €30 million freezing order imposed on him. The asset freeze was imposed during criminal proceedings in...

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latest comment from J. Borg, 27/06/2024 11:28: "But it's not fair! I only got caught laundering 60,000 euros of bribe money!" Funny how the payments stopped as soon as they were flagged as suspicious!!! If they had been for legitimate work, they would have continued!!!

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The Vatican stands trial in London as a British financier seeks to clear his name in a property deal

The Vatican went on trial in a London court Wednesday, as a British financier sought to recover from the harm he said he suffered to his reputation as a result of a Vatican investigation into...

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TMI website spoofed

The Malta Independent website has become a victim of spoofing....

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returns to Australia a free man after US legal battle ends

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned to his homeland Australia aboard a charter jet on Wednesday, hours after pleading guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets...

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latest comment from onDmove, 26/06/2024 19:38: A hero who sacrificed himself to expose the atrocities of the United States in all its crudeness. This country is no different from Russia, Iran, Israel and the rest of them.

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Business

The Verdala Terraces networking experience

Malta’s financial sector continues to thrive with 11.8% growth in 2023 – MFSA Annual Report

Finance Minister dismisses worries on excessive deficit procedure against Malta

Universal Air extends summer schedule with bi-weekly flights to new Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport

Malta Bankers’ Association appoints Kenneth Farrugia as its new chair

MCST receives ‘Best Practice in Good Governance Award’

MTA and VisitMalta Incentives & Meetings honoured at 14th Annual Business Excellence Awards in Hunga

Employee engagement at the fore during successful BOV quiz night

HSBC Malta supports career development at St Ignatius College Ħandaq Secondary School

Fund Managers Conference 2024 brings together industry leaders for insightful discussions

European Union leaders agree on top officials who will be the face of world's largest trading bloc

MUT suspends directives at MCAST as two sides agree to continue negotiations

Malta-flagged ship attacked in Red Sea by Yemen's Houthi rebels

Defendants in second hospitals case seek constitutional reference on new freezing order law

TMID Editorial: The end of the scholastic year

Schembri, Mizzi request for constitutional review of freezing order time limit upheld

Mooring men in Cirkewwa down their ropes, prompting Gozo ferry delays

MUT and government agree on second draft of agreement, teachers to vote next week

Abela details Brussels talks: competitiveness, peace and who will lead European institutions

Lack of meritocracy eroding good governance, Daphne Foundation says on Svetlana Muscat job

Man dies after electric shock while building scaffolding

Biker seriously injured in Cirkewwa accident dies in hospital

Four injured in Marsascala fight

European Union leaders meet to decide on bloc's top jobs

Mark Rutte is named NATO chief; he'll need all his consensus-building skills from Dutch politics

Man injured in gas explosion dies in hospital

Malta’s financial sector continues to thrive with 11.8% growth in 2023 – MFSA Annual Report

‘The ball is in the government’s court’ regarding MCAST, PN says

NGOs urge revision of Msida Creek plans in line with years of consultations

45 years in jail for former Honduras President for helping traffickers get tons of cocaine into US

Updated: Mark Mallia appointed head of secretariat at OPM after Glenn Micallef's resignation

PN seeks answers on prison official put on forced leave; Ministry confirms police report filed

WATCH: How Valletta telephone box was toppled by delivery truck on Tuesday

Turkey reach Euro 2024 knockout round and eliminate Czech Republic in 2-1 win

Kvaratskhelia's Georgia upset Ronaldo's Portugal 2-0 to reach the last 16 at Euro 2024

Fuelled by feeling insulted, Romania draw 1-1 with Slovakia to send both into Euro 2024 round of 16

Belgium advance to last 16 at Euro 2024 after 0-0 draw, Ukraine eliminated

REWS launches One-Stop-Shop for renewable energy systems applications

Ed Sheeran thrills fans at Malta’s largest-ever paid concert

Finance Minister dismisses worries on excessive deficit procedure against Malta

Justice Minister says Repubblika’s letter to EU Court was ‘misguided and convoluted’

Chamber of Architects meets Transport Minister, Infrastructure Malta over new Msida creek plans

A growing understanding of the link between movement and health

TMID Editorial: The Zammit Lewis nomination

Joseph Muscat challenges €30 million freezing order in court

The Vatican stands trial in London as a British financier seeks to clear his name in a property deal

TMI website spoofed

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returns to Australia a free man after US legal battle ends

Alex Agius Saliba reinstated as S&D Vice-President

European Commission lauds Malta's efforts to stop discrimination, racism; but says more must be done

Maestro Vinny Vella Sr passes away, aged 96

‘Local councillors are agents of change leading to improvements in people’s lives’ – PM Abela

Law report: Contracts of work and the burden of proof

Ukraine and Moldova launch EU membership talks, but joining is likely to take years