The Malta Independent

3 October 2023, Tuesday

Prime Minister’s statement on driving licences scandal is an invitation to anarchy – MEA

The Malta Employers’ Association on Tuesday expressed its strong condemnation of the recent scandals involving benefit fraud and driving test licences. In a statement, it saidthat these...

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latest comment from J. Portelli, 03/10/2023 12:59: a gahan as a Prime minister in a gahan's world.....

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Repubblika president ‘cautioned’ by police following PBS complaint about press conference

The national broadcasting station PBS filed a complaint against Repubblika president Robert Aquilina after last week the NGO held a press conference at the entrance of the PBS complex, criticising the...

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Insurers’ concern as unqualified drivers passing driving tests

The Insurance Association said Tuesday it is increasingly concerned about the number of unqualified drivers on the road, in the light of recent media reports that suggest that some people had passed...

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'Maltese PM greenlighted institutionalised criminality,' Casa tells Council of Europe

Evidence exposed over the last weeks shows widespread corrupt voter manipulation across government entities for the purpose of manipulating elections, Nationalist MEP David Casa told the Counil of...

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latest comment from S. Saliba, 03/10/2023 13:32: Ara jekk hemmx MEP iehor li jmur jiggakbina lil pajjizu. Ja traditur! U tistghu mhux tghajruni hawn ,,, imma lil pajjizi qatt ma mmur inhammarlu wiccu! Ja gakbin!

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Commissioner Mijatovic raises concerns over freedom of expression, lack of justice for Daphne

The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatović, published her letter to the Prime Minister and to the Speaker of the Parliament of Malta today, expressing concern about the...

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latest comment from adrian borg cardona, 03/10/2023 13:22: It’s time to take Malta’s case seriously. CoE needs to stop hitting Labour with a feather. When you a PM who thinks institutionalized corruption and vote buying is normal, the CoE needs to act not write letters to people who can hardly read.

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Government ‘perpetuating’ State failures that enabled Daphne’s assassination – Foundation

Implementing the recommendations of the public inquiry into Daphne’s assassination is essential to change the face of Maltese democracy, restore the rule of law, heal the nation's trauma, and...

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PM Abela visits University of Malta to meet students during Freshers’ Week

Prime Minister Robert Abela met University students running stands for their respective organisations to kick off the start to the academic year at the University of Malta, in what is known as the...

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Statue made from debris of similar car-bomb assassination unveiled in memory of Caruana Galizia

NGOs on Tuesday unveiled a statue to commemorate six years since the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, and also announced the activities they shall be organising until 16 October, the day when...

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latest comment from Joey Falzon, 03/10/2023 11:35: the LABOUR MAFIA PARTY is rotten to the soul!!!!!

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Why is it taking so long to revise local plan, Marsascala residents say

Marsascala residents have expressed their concern as to why it is taking so long for the government to revise the plan for their locality, saying they cannot rest unless there is legal...

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Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals

Pope Francis has suggested there could be ways to bless same-sex unions, responding to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm church teaching on homosexuality ahead of a...

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20th edition of L-Istrina BOV Piggy Bank Campaign launched

In the coming days, the ‘L-Istrina BOV Piggy Bank Campaign’ cardboard piggy banks will start being distributed in every Primary and Secondary School class in Malta and Gozo with the aim of...

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TMID Editorial: Selling citizenship and reputational damage

The sale of citizenship remains a stain on Malta’s reputation. Following an amendment to the Maltese Citizenship Act in November 2013, Malta introduced its first investor citizenship...

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Doctors for Road Safety concerned drivers given licence ‘due to external interference’

Doctors for Road Safety (D4RS) said Tuesday it is concerned that there are drivers who may have been granted a licence to drive under questionable circumstances due to external interference with the...

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latest comment from Anonimu Malti, 03/10/2023 10:00: Dal pajjiz marad marda kerha u marrdu il lejber fil gvern u l ebda Professur lejburist mhu se jfejjaqu. Il lejber f 10snin aghmel stragi minn kollox u f kollox !!

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Negotiations with Europe started with cardinal point that Malta must have a national airline - PM

Negotiations with the European Commission started with the sole cardinal point that Malta must have its own national airline, Prime Minister Robert Abela told Parliament on Monday. Abela was...

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latest comment from Cikku Borg, 03/10/2023 07:03: It used to be called Zejtun Air. Guess why? Hallina Bobby.

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Updated: Speaker rules there is no urgency to hold Air Malta debate, but House later agreed to do it

The Opposition has requested the Speaker of Parliament Anglu Farrugia to give a ruling on its request to have a debate on Air Malta. Addressing Parliament, Opposition Leader Bernard Grech said...

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latest comment from Mark Debono, 03/10/2023 09:24: The puppet must have thought he was doing what his master's wanted, no Mr speaker do as your told and don't think for yourself because that's why you got the job?

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New Academic Year Celebrated at MCAST

The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) held the Opening Ceremony to celebrate the new academic year 2023-2024 at the Paola Campus on 2 October. In the first two calls for...

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New national airline that will replace Air Malta to start flying on 31 March

Prime Minister Robert Abela and Finance Minister Clyde Caruana are holding a press conference on Air Malta....

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latest comment from Joe Tabone Adami, 03/10/2023 08:38: Unless I am mistaken, March 31st, the eve of April Fool's day, is (somehow) celebrated as Freedom Day - a national feast-day. We will be flying away to new horizons on that day, won't we? Where will we be arriving on the morrow?

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Abela will be remembered as the Prime Minister who 'bankrupted Air Malta' – Bernard Grech

Prime Minister Robert Abela will be remembered as the Prime Minister who “destroyed Mintoff’s dream and bankrupted Air Malta,” Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech said in...

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latest comment from The Alchemist, 03/10/2023 11:05: I thought you would say a hopeless Kap tal-Oppozzjoni. But then coming from you what can one expect? AND why do you always have to use block letters? To impress?

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PM agrees to issue white paper on media reform bill

The government will be issuing a white paper with proposed media reform laws, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Monday, during the first parliament plenary session after the summer...

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Fiorentina beat Cagliari 3-0 to move level with third-place Napoli in Serie A

Mudryk and Broja score as Chelsea beats Fulham 2-0 in the Premier League

Premier League: Floriana’s magic moment gains pace

South Africa and Australia win at the Rugby World Cup

Juventus and Atalanta draw 0-0 in Serie A; Lukaku helps crisis-hit Roma beat Frosinone 2-0

Dominguez's 1st goal earns EPL point for 10-man Nottingham Forest against Brentford

Quarterfinal chase at the Rugby World Cup: Fiji on the brink, Scotland and Argentina still alive

Martínez comes off bench to score 4 goals for Inter; Pulisic goal helps Milan beat Lazio

Man City's perfect start in Premier League is over; Spurs and Arsenal close gap at the top

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Malicious criticism against judiciary is shameful, Chief Justice says

Any malicious criticism of members of the judiciary is a shameful exercise, Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti said Monday. Speaking at an event to mark the start of the forensic year, Chetcuti said...

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latest comment from Joe Tabone Adami, 03/10/2023 08:30: As the saying goes "if the hat fits, wear it!"

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Media not protected enough to serve its role as fourth pillar - Chamber of Advocates president

The media in Malta is not protected enough to serve its role as the fourth pillar of democracy, the newly-elected president of the Chamber of Advocates, Peter Fenech, said. Speaking at the...

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latest comment from Raymond Gerada, 03/10/2023 06:44: Chief justice said that there are too malicious comments made by journalist and opinion makers against the judiciary and Peter Fenech the new boss of the chamber of advocates says journalists are not protected enough.

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Updated: PL accuses PN of trying to stop ministerial statement on Air Malta, PN replies

The Labour Party has accused the Nationalist Party of trying to stop the government from giving a ministerial statement on the future of Air Malta in Parliament later today. Air Malta is set to...

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Fiorentina beat Cagliari 3-0 to move level with third-place Napoli in Serie A

Fiorentina moved level with third-place Napoli in Serie A with a 3-0 win over bottom club Cagliari on Monday. Nicolás González netted his sixth goal of the season to set Fiorentina...

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Tourism Minister, Archdiocese launch Church Trails project

Minister for Tourism Clayton Bartolo and the Archdiocese of Malta on Monday launched the Church Trails of Malta programme. Administrative Secretary of the Archdiocese Michael Pace Ross spoke...

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Corruption in the form of undeserved benefits is not a Christian value – Auxiliary Bishop

Any corruption in the form of undeserved benefits is not a Christian value, the Auxiliary Bishop, Joe Galea Curmi, said on Monday. Speaking during a Mass held at the start of the forensic year,...

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latest comment from pm, 03/10/2023 07:30: Dear Bishop go tell and remind about this to that rabat priest who asked for something which was not his.

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GWU Budget proposals focus on human well-being, sustainability, quality of life, inclusive growth

The General Workers’ Union (GWU) has presented its pre-Budget 2024 proposals, describing them as a reflection of the nation’s priorities, values, and commitment to the well-being of...

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Mudryk and Broja score as Chelsea beats Fulham 2-0 in the Premier League

Chelsea's long wait for another Premier League win came to an end on Monday with a 2-0 victory at Fulham. Two goals in the space of a minute in the first half from Mykhailo Mudryk and Armando...

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Top European diplomats meet in Kyiv to support Ukraine as signs of strain show among allies

Some of Europe’s top diplomats gathered Monday in Kyiv in a display of support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion as signs emerge of political strain in Europe and the...

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PN says government should withdraw media reform bills, publish White Paper

The Nationalist Party on Monday called on the government to withdraw three bills on media reform and instead publish a white paper indicating how it will ensure media protection. In a...

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Business

Kore Group opens Healthmark Training Centre in Dubai to bring the best talent to Malta

Premier Capital appoints new senior leadership team ahead of expansion

Melita Business collaborates with Malta Enterprise to power Start Up Festival Malta

Partnership between BOV and St Vincent de Paul benefits residents and carers

CBM’s Economic Update: Annual growth in business activity in line with its long-term average

DHL Express announces annual price adjustments for 2024 in Malta

Standard and Poor's upgrades Bank of Valletta’s rating to stable

Next MSF event announced – Affordable Housing Solutions

€50 each for you and your friends with MeDirect’s new referral programme

Prime Minister’s statement on driving licences scandal is an invitation to anarchy – MEA

Repubblika president ‘cautioned’ by police following PBS complaint about press conference

Insurers’ concern as unqualified drivers passing driving tests

'Maltese PM greenlighted institutionalised criminality,' Casa tells Council of Europe

Commissioner Mijatovic raises concerns over freedom of expression, lack of justice for Daphne

Government ‘perpetuating’ State failures that enabled Daphne’s assassination – Foundation

PM Abela visits University of Malta to meet students during Freshers’ Week

Statue made from debris of similar car-bomb assassination unveiled in memory of Caruana Galizia

Why is it taking so long to revise local plan, Marsascala residents say

Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals

20th edition of L-Istrina BOV Piggy Bank Campaign launched

TMID Editorial: Selling citizenship and reputational damage

Doctors for Road Safety concerned drivers given licence ‘due to external interference’

Negotiations with Europe started with cardinal point that Malta must have a national airline - PM

Updated: Speaker rules there is no urgency to hold Air Malta debate, but House later agreed to do it

New Academic Year Celebrated at MCAST

New national airline that will replace Air Malta to start flying on 31 March

Abela will be remembered as the Prime Minister who 'bankrupted Air Malta' – Bernard Grech

PM agrees to issue white paper on media reform bill

Former Labour Party MP, judge Philip Sciberras dies

TMID Editorial: MED9 and irregular migration

Application for elderly home on ODZ land in Naxxar receives recommendation for approval

Racketeering is corruption, not helping people, Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation says

Ian Borg says he is proud of being ‘accessible’, in reaction to scandal revelations

Golden passports: It’s unethical, risks security of the whole EU and it should stop – MEP

Migration: Three MEPs from different political parties highlight need for solidarity

ADPD seeks capping on tourism, tax on empty property, secretary general says

Driving licence scandal a case of institutionalised corruption, Repubblika says

Malicious criticism against judiciary is shameful, Chief Justice says

Media not protected enough to serve its role as fourth pillar - Chamber of Advocates president

Updated: PL accuses PN of trying to stop ministerial statement on Air Malta, PN replies

Fiorentina beat Cagliari 3-0 to move level with third-place Napoli in Serie A

Tourism Minister, Archdiocese launch Church Trails project

Corruption in the form of undeserved benefits is not a Christian value – Auxiliary Bishop

GWU Budget proposals focus on human well-being, sustainability, quality of life, inclusive growth

Mudryk and Broja score as Chelsea beats Fulham 2-0 in the Premier League

Top European diplomats meet in Kyiv to support Ukraine as signs of strain show among allies

PN says government should withdraw media reform bills, publish White Paper

TM licence scandal: PN says government doesn’t care about people’s safety

‘My only disappointment is that there are customer care officials who can push more’ – Abela

Votes are more important than life itself for government - Bernard Grech on driving licence scandal

Standards Commissioner asked to investigate Ian Borg role in driving licence racket

After 35 years of drug addiction, Libyan national in Malta wants to ‘give back’ to society

PM Abela says national airline transition will be ‘seamless’