The Malta Independent

16 May 2024, Thursday

Repubblika calls on citizens to attend tonight’s protest

Repubblika along with 21 different civil society groups reiterated their call for citizens to attend tonight's protest to condemn attacks by public officials, to call for resignations, to support for...

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PA gives green light to massive arts and culture hub in Marsa

The Planning Authority on Thursday gave the nod to the development of a massive arts and culture hub in Marsa. The complex will be made up of 30 interactive workshops, covering a total area of...

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Comedian cleared over Gordon Manche carpet bomb 'threat'

Comedian Daniel Xuereb has been acquitted of threatening an evangelical pastor during a live comedy skit, with the court observing that the perceived threat of “carpet bombing” was not...

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latest comment from Simon Oosterman, 16/05/2024 10:35: It's incredible that the AG/Police prosecuted. A waste of time and effort. As if the Courts don't have enough to do.

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David Casa ‘warns’ Edward Scicluna against attending European governors’ informal meeting

PN MEP David Casa gave a ‘warning’ to Governor of the Central Bank of Malta Edward Scicluna, to refrain from attending an informal meeting next week between all the governors of the...

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latest comment from S. Camilleri, 16/05/2024 12:54: How can someone be a person of integrity if each day he sells it in turn for money?

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Slovakia's populist prime minister shot in assassination attempt, shocking Europe before elections

Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times and gravely wounded Wednesday, but his deputy prime minister said he believed Fico would survive. The prime...

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Health inspectors concerned as plan for shift to agriculture ministry put in place

Health inspectors on Thursday expressed their concern as plans to shift their team from the health ministry to the agriculture ministry are being put in place. The Malta Environmental Health...

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Woman seriously injured after being hit by bus

A woman whose identity is still unknown was critically injured on Wednesday evening when she was hit by a bus, the police said. The accident took place in Bork Olivier Street, San Giljan, at...

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Man seriously injured after getting trapped between two trailers

A man was seriously injured after getting caught between two trailers. The incident occurred at around 2.30pm in Paola. Police were informed that assistance was required at it-Telgħa ta' Ras...

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‘The Prime Minister is lost, burdened with internal problems’ - Grech

PN Leader Bernard Grech said that the government is alienated from what the people are feeling. He addressed a political activity on Thursday evening. "People continue talking about the cost...

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Parliament shuts down for election... a week earlier than had been agreed

Parliament has shut down until the election is over, in spite of an agreement that had already been reached by the two sides of the House on next week’s agenda. At the end of...

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latest comment from adrian borg cardona, 16/05/2024 12:40: For Labour an agreement means nothing. They have no respect, are a bunch of liars and cheats, fraudsters and cannot be trusted.

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Persons’ digital register launched

During the Public Service Expo24, which is being held at the MFCC in Ta' Qali, the digital persons' register project was launched. A central service is being built so that all...

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Maltese engineers selected as finalists for the European Inventor Award 2024

Two Maltese people, Tonio Sant, Daniel Buhagiar and their team were selected from 550 candidates and are now finalists in the 'Research' category of the European Inventor Award 2024. "According...

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Shots fired at showroom façade in Qormi

Shots were fired towards a showroom in Mdina Road, Qormi early this morning, the police said....

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Man who died after fall in St Julian’s identified

The man who died earlier this month after falling off a wall in St Julian’s has been identified as a Frenchman, aged 29, the police said Thursday. The man was seriously injured on 2 May...

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Magistrate orders police to identify and investigate public officials behind Siggiewi voter fraud

A magistrate has ordered the police to investigate and identify the public officials and entities who had manipulated voters into changing their address to a Siġġiewi construction site ahead...

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latest comment from Joey Falzon, 16/05/2024 07:40: yep, that is how the LABOUR PARTY buys votes, using taxpayers' money, OUR MONEY!!! One also has to investigate if these individuals had the right to social accommodation and if they lumped the queue. That would be very INTERESTING to know. What is astonishing is the SOUND OF SILENCE of those LABOUR TROLLS who jump on the wagon to defend the Labour's wrongdoing. They are conspicuous by their absence!!!!!

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PL MEP candidates to star in reality show

Labour MEP candidates are to star in a four-episode reality show on ONE TV. The show is called Il-Kamp Politiku. Reports read that they will be locked together in a hotel suite where they will...

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Man gets nine-and-a-half-years in jail for importing 6kg of cannabis

A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to nine and a half years in jail after he admitted to importing 6kg of cannabis. Lamin Jobe, from Gambia, had pleaded guilty to importing and aggravated...

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TMID Editorial: The PL’s power of incumbency

Prime Minister Robert Abela has challenged the Nationalist Party to report him “for buying votes” this coming weekend when people receive the additional Cost of Living Adjustment cheques....

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latest comment from C Xerri, 16/05/2024 12:00: "he complains that the timing of the conclusion of the inquiry, which he could not control, was meant to cause harm to Labour." One can question whether the timing of the conclusion of the inquiry was intend or not, but surely one cannot deny that the Nationalist Party made full use of this report ( actually it is being their main platform) to try to beat the Labour Party. So in a way it surely being used to cause harm to the Labour Party.

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Norman Vella dismissal from PBS ‘politically discriminating’, Employment Commission rules

Norman Vella’s dismissal from PBS soon after the 2013 election has been declared as “politically discriminating” by a tribunal, which condemned then Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and...

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latest comment from adrian borg cardona, 15/05/2024 18:07: But Labour should pay him the compensation. Or JM - I'm sure he can afford it. It was them who discriminated against him. Why should we taxpayers pay for Labour's vindictive acts?

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Ten Hag addresses Man United fans after winning last home game of season; Chelsea beat Brighton

Vlahovic scores early and Juventus beat Atalanta 1-0 in the Italian Cup final

Man City on verge of Premier League title as Haaland scores twice in 2-0 win over Tottenham

Udinese out of Serie A drop zone after beating Lecce

Duran Duran: Substitute bags two late goals in Villa thriller with Liverpool

De Ketelaere's brace boosts Atalanta's Champions League chances with 2-1 win against Roma

Arsenal beat Man United 1-0 to take title race with Man City to final day of Premier League season

Sliema win FA Trophy for record 22nd time

Pulisic nets 2 as Milan end winless run by thrashing Cagliari

Man City just two wins from another EPL title; Burnley become second team relegated

Updated: Judge rejects PN request to exhibit entire Vitals inquiry in case to recoup money

The State Advocate and the Prime Minister are at loggerheads as to whether to provide the PN Opposition with a full copy of evidence exhibited in the Vitals inquiry or not. This emerged in court...

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latest comment from Mark Debono, 15/05/2024 16:57: And the T abela the labour judge can't they get anyone neutral on this island or is everyone bought by 1 side or the other?

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Environmental responsibility is central to economic success – Minister Dalli

Minister for the Environment, Energy and Regeneration of the Grand Harbour Miriam Dalli has welcomed the innovative approach adopted by a Maltese company, setting new standards for the plastics...

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Prime Minister Robert Abela visits the Public Service Expo

For the second consecutive year, the Public Service is holding its annual Public Service Expo at the Malta Fairs and Convention Centre, MFCC, at Ta’ Qali. During the Expo, themed...

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‘Government is ready to do anything to steamroll over the people’ – Bernard Grech

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech has said that the government is trying to control the media and will do anything, including betray its own people, to keep its grip on power. Grech said that it is...

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Vlahovic scores early and Juventus beat Atalanta 1-0 in the Italian Cup final

An early goal from Dusan Vlahovic was all Juventus needed to beat Atalanta 1-0 on Wednesday in the Italian Cup final to cap what had been a disappointing season with a trophy. Vlahovic scored...

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Joseph Muscat says case against him is based on what someone said they heard

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has claimed that the charges he faces are based on testimony of someone who said they heard someone else say Muscat took money. Muscat was being interviewed by...

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latest comment from Mark Debono, 16/05/2024 12:46: Oh god your back have ewe been to Azerbaijan and dubai with your God's?

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7,000 public officers to benefit from better working conditions

Seven thousand public officers in industrial, trade and technical grades as well as those known as General Service will benefit from better working conditions through the signing of three collective...

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Steward’s US hospitals ‘languished without the substantial capital investment’ – report

Hospitals in the US run by Steward Health Care languished without the substantial capital investment required to maintain and upgrade facilities, a report says. In one Florida Hospital,...

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‘Children cannot be allowed to become victims’ – Abela on importance of family court reforms

Prime Minister Robert Abela highlighted family court reforms which the government wants to implement, following a consultation process which is ongoing. He said that the public consultation...

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Ten Hag addresses Man United fans after winning last home game of season; Chelsea beat Brighton

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag had just seen his team win its last match at Old Trafford this season when he strode onto the field and took the microphone to address the club's...

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Business

Malta Bankers’ Association announces upcoming conference on financial crime compliance

Maltese engineers selected as finalists for the European Inventor Award 2024

BOV celebrates 50th anniversary with enchanting string quartet concert

iMovo Limited signs MoU with University of Malta to enhance higher education programmes

Engineers and Healthcare Professionals come together during the 31st Annual Engineering Conference

EU membership @20

Is Malta impacting nature and biodiversity investments

Frank Salt Real Estate celebrates mothers with heartwarming Mother's Day Video

Melita ESG report highlights progress across multiple pillars

Repubblika calls on citizens to attend tonight’s protest

PA gives green light to massive arts and culture hub in Marsa

Comedian cleared over Gordon Manche carpet bomb 'threat'

David Casa ‘warns’ Edward Scicluna against attending European governors’ informal meeting

Slovakia's populist prime minister shot in assassination attempt, shocking Europe before elections

Health inspectors concerned as plan for shift to agriculture ministry put in place

Woman seriously injured after being hit by bus

Man seriously injured after getting trapped between two trailers

‘The Prime Minister is lost, burdened with internal problems’ - Grech

Parliament shuts down for election... a week earlier than had been agreed

Persons’ digital register launched

Maltese engineers selected as finalists for the European Inventor Award 2024

Shots fired at showroom façade in Qormi

Man who died after fall in St Julian’s identified

Magistrate orders police to identify and investigate public officials behind Siggiewi voter fraud

PL MEP candidates to star in reality show

Man gets nine-and-a-half-years in jail for importing 6kg of cannabis

TMID Editorial: The PL’s power of incumbency

Norman Vella dismissal from PBS ‘politically discriminating’, Employment Commission rules

Slovakia's prime minister wounded in shooting

Siġġiewi ghost voters: Court of appeal denies Labour request to be admitted to case

Muscat files claim that his rights were breached after not being questioned before he was charged

Casa to Scicluna: Now is not the time for reckless self-interest

NGO says PA and cultural heritage watchdog endanger Valletta’s status as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Illum says it is 100% owned by MediaToday, and that Steward Health Care tried to buy the company

Government won’t say whether communications coordinators have taxpayer-funded mobile phone

Burglaries at Ta' Ġieżu church in Valletta prompt Franciscans to ask for police and public help

Maltese economy expected to achieve growth rate of 4.6% in 2024, Prime Minister welcomes news

Updated: Judge rejects PN request to exhibit entire Vitals inquiry in case to recoup money

Environmental responsibility is central to economic success – Minister Dalli

Prime Minister Robert Abela visits the Public Service Expo

‘Government is ready to do anything to steamroll over the people’ – Bernard Grech

Vlahovic scores early and Juventus beat Atalanta 1-0 in the Italian Cup final

Joseph Muscat says case against him is based on what someone said they heard

7,000 public officers to benefit from better working conditions

Steward’s US hospitals ‘languished without the substantial capital investment’ – report

‘Children cannot be allowed to become victims’ – Abela on importance of family court reforms

Ten Hag addresses Man United fans after winning last home game of season; Chelsea beat Brighton

Government plans to close Mount Carmel hospital, move acute mental health to Mater Dei

Man seriously injured after falling down the stairs

Palestinians across the Middle East mark their original 'catastrophe' with eyes on the war in Gaza

Geologists insist their profession should be recognised

TMID Editorial: Instigating hatred against journalists

EU agrees on a new migration pact; Mainstream parties hope it will deprive the far right of votes