The Malta Independent

28 June 2024, Friday

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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Contractors ordered to pay €1.1 million in damages to heirs of French teen killed in wall collapse

The heirs of a French teenager who was killed after a wall collapsed on him while he was on holiday in Malta 13 years ago have been granted €1.1 million in compensation after those who built the...

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Enemalta says it never saw or approved design for mega development on its land in in Birzebbuga

Both Enemalta and Energy Minister Miriam Dalli have said that the state electricity agency never approved plans for a mega development on its land in Birzebbuga, after renders proposing such were...

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latest comment from RF, 28/06/2024 12:06: Will the developer explain who gave him the go ahead to prepare the plans? They must have cost him quite a sum and he wouldn't do it unless he had a nod from above. Seems no one will own up when caught. So much corruption done by stealth.

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Authorities introduce minimum standards for pet groomers, pet sitters, pet boarding establishments

Government authorities on Friday launched the publication of new legislation for pet groomers, pet sitters, and pet boarders. This legislation has expanded upon existing regulations, has...

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latest comment from S. Camilleri, 28/06/2024 11:59: And when will he return that British-era stone marker? Are the police still investigating? Surely it's not as complex as the Vitals inquiry.

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By the end of May 2024, Government’s Consolidated Fund reported a deficit of €7.1 million – NSO

By the end of May 2024, the Government's Consolidated Fund reported a deficit of €7.1 million, the National Statistics Office (NSO) has said. Between January and May 2024,...

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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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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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Judge revokes €20 million freezing order following Sciacca Grill’s Vitals criminal case acquittal

A judge has revoked the €20 million freezing order imposed on Sciacca Grill, in view of its discharge from criminal proceedings related to the fraudulent hospitals deal. Lawyers Franco...

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Mammoth Mistra high-rise confirmed as tribunal strikes down appeal

The Planning Authority’s Environment and Planning Review Tribunal (EPRT) struck down an appeal against a mammoth 12-storey development on Mistra Ridge in Xemxija. The development, fronted...

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Robert Abela highlights the importance of competitiveness for European Union

During a European Council summit, Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela spoke about competitiveness being a priority theme for the European Union over this next five-years. Abela told Europe's...

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Debate takeaways: Trump confident, even when wrong, Biden halting, even with facts on his side

Thursday’s presidential debate was a re-run that featured two candidates with a combined age of 159, but it went especially poorly for one of them, President Joe...

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Euro 2024: Penalty shootouts set to take center stage as psychology and new tactics come into play

Here’s a quiz question: What do the 2022 World Cup final, the 2021 African Cup of Nations final, the 2020 European Championship final and the 2016 Copa America...

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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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Malta Fashion Week & Awards 2024: Bringing together fashion and tourism

The Malta Tourism Authority and the Malta Fashion Week announced that Malta Fashion Week & Awards 2024 will commence on 1st July 2024, celebrating the pinnacle of fashion and creativity. The...

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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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latest comment from Mike Gatt, 28/06/2024 08:56: Best Abela is kept well away from any Institution.

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

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Fund Managers Conference 2024 brings together industry leaders for insightful discussions

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

Contractors ordered to pay €1.1 million in damages to heirs of French teen killed in wall collapse

Enemalta says it never saw or approved design for mega development on its land in in Birzebbuga

Authorities introduce minimum standards for pet groomers, pet sitters, pet boarding establishments

By the end of May 2024, Government’s Consolidated Fund reported a deficit of €7.1 million – NSO

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

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

Judge revokes €20 million freezing order following Sciacca Grill’s Vitals criminal case acquittal

Mammoth Mistra high-rise confirmed as tribunal strikes down appeal

Robert Abela highlights the importance of competitiveness for European Union

Debate takeaways: Trump confident, even when wrong, Biden halting, even with facts on his side

Euro 2024: Penalty shootouts set to take center stage as psychology and new tactics come into play

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

TMID Editorial: The end of the scholastic year

Malta Fashion Week & Awards 2024: Bringing together fashion and tourism

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

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

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

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Finance Minister dismisses worries on excessive deficit procedure against Malta

Joseph Muscat challenges €30 million freezing order in court

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

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

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

TMI website spoofed

A growing understanding of the link between movement and health

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

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

Man injured in gas explosion dies in hospital

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

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