The Malta Independent

3 July 2024, Wednesday

Shaukat Ali charged with corruption, money laundering over hospitals concession

Pakistani businessman Shaukat Ali Chaudhry was in court on Wednesday facing charges related to the hospitals concession, which had been annulled last year. Ali was seen entering court with...

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My daughter and I were collateral damage in Fearne’s political frame-up – Carmen Ciantar

Carmen Ciantar, who served as CEO of the Foundation for Medical Studies, said Wednesday that she and her duagher had been the collateral damage in the political frame-up of Health Minister Chris...

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Birkirkara remains without a mayor as independent councillor blocks both PN and PL proposals

One of Malta’s largest localities – Birkirkara – remains without a mayor as the council’s only independent councillor has refused to back either the Nationalist Party or the...

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Updated: Parliament session called off for no reason, PN says

Today’s parliamentary session has been cancelled for no apparent reason, the Nationalist Party said in a statement Wednesday. With every day that passes, it becomes clearer that Robert...

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Greece deploys foreign firefighters, including from Malta, to help tackle wildfires

Greece is reinforcing its firefighting teams this summer with 240 firefighters from Bulgaria, Malta, Moldova and Romania, who will be deployed in the country from early July until mid-September,...

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Recycling rates almost tripled over the past decade – WasteServ

Recycling has increased to 266% of what it was ten years ago, while black bag use has dropped by almost one-third, WasteServ Malta said. It said that Malta registers record numbers in sustainable...

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Van driver taken to hospital after crashing into tree

A Maltese van driver has ended up in hospital after crashing into a tree in Naxxar. A 28-year old Maltese man from St Julians was the only person injured in the accident that occurred in Naxxar...

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Updated: Malta needs a new Police Commissioner and a new method of appointment, PN says

The Nationalist Party said Wednesday that the Maltese islands require a new Police Commissioner who is trusted by the Maltese and Gozitan people and is free from any political interference. The party...

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Children’s Policy Framework must ensure quality of life for families – Prime Minister Robert Abela

In the coming weeks, a final document of the Children's Policy Framework 2024-2030 will be published, the government said. "This follows the initial draft, which was open for public consultation...

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Court orders medical examination for alleged fraudster in medical benefits case

A court has ordered that Roger Agius be medically examined in order to establish the truth of his claim to be suffering from epilepsy, a condition for which he had been receiving medical benefit...

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Elderly woman seriously injured after being hit by car

An elderly woman was seriously injured on Wednesday morning when she was hit by a car in Zebbug, the police said. The accident took place in Vjal il-Helsein at 8.45am. The woman, aged 78 and...

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Updated: State Advocate tasked by government to take steps on allegations against Fearne

The State Advocate has been tasked by the government to investigate claims that money passed on for use as part of the hospitals concession agreement were instead utilised for a smear campaign against...

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latest comment from L-argument, 03/07/2024 08:09: Iktar ma jinfethu kawzi iktar johrog il hmieg li irnexxilhom igibuna fih.

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'€6m to politically eliminate me': Fearne to ask police to investigate ‘heinous’ frame-up

Former health Minister Chris Fearne said he will be rwquesting the police to investigate what he described as a heinous frame-up against him. I refer to yesterday’s...

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latest comment from Carmel J. Vella, 03/07/2024 08:19: "Couldn't the police have done then what OCCRP precisely did ???" You're absolutely right. They should have spotted this during the investigations on the case of Carmen Ciantar.

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Federation of Professional Associations slams lack of consultation on legal changes to professions

The Malta Federation of Professional Associations (MFPA) has expressed its concern about the presentation of a Bill, Motion no. 267, to amend three different laws relating to Social Wellbeing...

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Grech demands Abela apologise for ‘hypocritical’ attacks on Roberta Metsola

In his first address to the parliament following the MEP elections, Opposition Leader Bernard Grech went on the offensive against the Prime Minister Robert Abela, saying that he had unfairly critiqued...

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latest comment from RF, 03/07/2024 07:51: She is respected in Europe and beyond for her integrity and capabilities unlike all the nonplussed Labour.MEPs and ministers.

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TMID Editorial: Malta’s accumulating debt

When the Labour Party was in Opposition more than 11 years ago, it used to attack the Nationalist government of not taking care of the country’s finances. The PL used to berate the PN government...

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Nothing irregular in Alfred Camilleri’s conduct on hospitals deal, Auditor General tells court

The compilation of evidence against Chris Fearne, Edward Scicluna and 13 others in relation to the Vitals hospital concession continues on Tuesday. Charged alongside Fearne and Scicluna are...

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latest comment from Red Dawn, 02/07/2024 19:12: Ghax babi

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PN MP to file Parliamentary petition to stop construction on apartments next to Manikata chapel

PN MP Ivan Castillo said that he will file a petition to stop an application proposing the construction of apartments right next to a chapel in Manikata. The application proposes internal...

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‘I will remain consistent, I will not express myself against a fellow Maltese’ – Abela on Metsola

Prime Minister Robert Abela said Tuesday that he will remain consistent, that he will never express himself against fellow Maltese in the EU, but rather he would strongly support them, referring to...

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latest comment from L-argument, 03/07/2024 08:02: Ara vera iried ikollok gilda ta kukkudril biex wara kampanja bhall dik kontra Roberta Metsola, dahaqt in nies bik, tohrog b'din il hrafa.

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Law report: No cutting corners in state aid assessment

On 14 June 2024, in ‘European Commission vs Kingdom of the Netherlands’ the European Court of Justice (‘‘ECJ’’) had, for the first time ever, to decide a dispute as...

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Demiral's double helps Turkey beat Austria 2-1, sets up Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Netherlands

A first-minute goal and a stellar save in the final seconds helped send Turkey into the quarterfinals of Euro 2024. Merih Demiral scored twice, including the opener after just 57 seconds, and...

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Cleansing and maintenance workers are collecting 45 tons of illegal waste every day, PL MP says

Parliamentary Secretary for Public Cleanliness Glenn Bedingfield said Tuesday that cleansing and maintenance workers are collecting 45 tons of illegal waste every day. Addressing Parliament...

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latest comment from il Bumbardun, 02/07/2024 22:04: Well done Glen, keep it up. Time to also start chasing the establishments and individuals dirtying our pavements by refuse and dog foulings

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PN airs concerns on the Mediterrane Film Festival and questions its cost

Whilst the PN acknowledged the benefits of events like the Mediterrane Film Festival, which came to a close on the 30th of June, it raised several points on the costs of the event and spoke of the...

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PN slams government over country's debt

The PN said that despite all of its warnings about the government's economic direction and lack of foresight, Malta is now on the brink of facing excessive deficit procedures by the EU. PN...

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Teenager critically injured after being hit by car

A teenaged boy was critically injured on Monday afternoon when he was hit by a car, the police said. The accident took place in St Andrew’s Road, Swieqi, at 4.45pm. The 14-year-old,...

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latest comment from Jim Wightman, 02/07/2024 07:38: So the Luxol Scheme claimed its first victim? Get well soon.

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Much-improved Netherlands beat Romania 3-0 to reach first Euros quarterfinal in 16 years

The Netherlands could be peaking at just the right time. The Dutch team reached its first European Championship quarterfinal in 16 years with a 3-0 win over Romania on Tuesday after its best...

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Shaukat Asad Ali can stand trial, magistrate rules

The magistrate presiding the compilation of evidence against Shaukat Asad Ali has ruled that there is sufficient evidence to commit him to trial on indictment. Shaukat Asad Ali stands charged...

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€400,275 spent on promotion, launch of Malta Biennale

A total sum of €400,275 has been spent by government authorities to promote the first edition of Malta Biennale via events, advertising, the invitation of three journalists, and the event’s...

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Government is evaluating potential sites for new National Archive building, minister says

The government is evaluating potential sites for the creation of a new National Archive building, Culture Minister Owen Bonnici said in response to a Parliamentary Question In response to a...

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daves Food Stores and 9H Digital unveil the future of grocery shopping in Malta

BOV supports landmark Puttinu Cares London apartment project

BOV directors and executives pay courtesy visit to the President of Malta

Due to ETS, all flights within Europe will be subject to a surcharge

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

Shaukat Ali charged with corruption, money laundering over hospitals concession

My daughter and I were collateral damage in Fearne’s political frame-up – Carmen Ciantar

Birkirkara remains without a mayor as independent councillor blocks both PN and PL proposals

Updated: Parliament session called off for no reason, PN says

Greece deploys foreign firefighters, including from Malta, to help tackle wildfires

Recycling rates almost tripled over the past decade – WasteServ

Van driver taken to hospital after crashing into tree

Updated: Malta needs a new Police Commissioner and a new method of appointment, PN says

Children’s Policy Framework must ensure quality of life for families – Prime Minister Robert Abela

Court orders medical examination for alleged fraudster in medical benefits case

Elderly woman seriously injured after being hit by car

Updated: State Advocate tasked by government to take steps on allegations against Fearne

'€6m to politically eliminate me': Fearne to ask police to investigate ‘heinous’ frame-up

Federation of Professional Associations slams lack of consultation on legal changes to professions

Grech demands Abela apologise for ‘hypocritical’ attacks on Roberta Metsola

TMID Editorial: Malta’s accumulating debt

Nothing irregular in Alfred Camilleri’s conduct on hospitals deal, Auditor General tells court

PN MP to file Parliamentary petition to stop construction on apartments next to Manikata chapel

‘I will remain consistent, I will not express myself against a fellow Maltese’ – Abela on Metsola

Stivala’s plans for 11-storey hotel in Sliema residential area sent back to the PA

Gozo fast ferry trips on Tuesday afternoon, all of Wednesday cancelled

TMID Editorial: An important few weeks for Europe

Malta retains first position in eGovernment out of all European countries

To foster trust in its operations, Film Commission has to respect governance principles – President

Steward was behind ‘smear’ campaign against Chris Fearne - reports

Infrastructure Malta to ‘reorganise’ Bulebel, Tarxien junctions to reduce traffic congestion

Second turtle nesting site of the summer found at Għajn Tuffieħa

60 people found to be living or working in Malta irregularly have been arrested

Law report: No cutting corners in state aid assessment

Demiral's double helps Turkey beat Austria 2-1, sets up Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Netherlands

Cleansing and maintenance workers are collecting 45 tons of illegal waste every day, PL MP says

PN airs concerns on the Mediterrane Film Festival and questions its cost

PN slams government over country's debt

Teenager critically injured after being hit by car

Much-improved Netherlands beat Romania 3-0 to reach first Euros quarterfinal in 16 years

Shaukat Asad Ali can stand trial, magistrate rules

€400,275 spent on promotion, launch of Malta Biennale

Government is evaluating potential sites for new National Archive building, minister says

Clayton Bartolo says he’s ready to resign if NAO finds wrongdoing in wedding payments

PN hits out at government for not bringing environment bill for discussion in Parliament

Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout

Mbappé and France into Euro 2024 quarterfinals after Muani's late goal beats Belgium 1-0

Xjenza Malta officially launched, will take up the role of the MCST

Two injured divers rescued at sea