The Malta Independent

2 June 2023, Friday

Fearne must answer on allegation involving FMS head – PN

Health Minister Chris Fearne must answer to the allegations that were made about his close collaborator Carmen Ciantar, who suspended her position as CEO of the Foundation for Medical Services...

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Fearne accepts Ciantar’s ‘suspension’, urges investigation; Ciantar pushes for quick probe

Health Minister Chris Fearne said he had accepted the “suspension” of the Foundation for Medical Services CEO and urged the police to investigate the allegations made against...

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FMS CEO tenders ‘suspension’ to fight bribery allegations

Carmen Ciantar has tendered her “suspension” from the post of CEO at the Foundation for Medical Services after a Pakistani news portal report claiming that she had received a...

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latest comment from Vani, 01/06/2023 08:13: Suspended but still being paid, which in effect means a long paid-by-our-taxes holiday. Poor Taghna Lkoll piggy, life is such a struggle!

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Government debt surpasses €9 billion at end 2022 - NSO

At the end of 2022, General Government debt amounted to €9,003.4 million, or 53.4 per cent of GDP, an increase of €739.5 million over 2021, the NSO said Thursday. In 2022, the Financial...

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PN concerned about patients moved from Sir Paul Boffa hospital ending up in Mater Dei corridors

The PN has expressed concern that, "due to negligence, patients who were at Sir Paul Boffa hospital in Floriana ended up being transferred to Mater Dei Hospital, being kept in corridors." This...

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PM speaks about investment in clean energy through interconnectivity during summit

Malta will continue pushing in favour of investment in clean energy through interconnectivity, and not only with European nations, but also in the Mediterranean, including North African...

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Public consultation on compilations of evidence reform ends

The public consultation regarding compilations of evidence reforms has concluded, the government said. The Minister of Justice Jonathan Attard organised a number of meetings with concerned...

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Woman charged with abortion given conditional discharge - NGO

A woman who was charged with abortion was given a conditional discharge, Doctors for Choice said on Facebook on Thursday. “What should have never happened, happened today: a Maltese woman...

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Video of students destroying classrooms ‘a serious red flag’

The Union of Professional Educators views the video of St Ignatius College students vandalizing school property as a serious red flag. The incident highlights the need for a thorough evaluation...

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Diamonds international heist: Jailed accomplice refuses to testify against Muka brothers

A man already serving four years in jail after being found guilty of complicity in the 2017 armed robbery of Diamonds International in Tigné has had 2 months added to his sentence, and...

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Foreign Interference: MEPs call for urgent protection of 2024 European elections

The EU Parliament is calling for a coordinated strategy to increase the EU's resilience to foreign interference and information manipulation and to protect the 2024 European elections. Foreign...

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Sweden close to becoming first 'smoke free' country in Europe as daily use of cigarettes dwindles

Summer is in the air, cigarette smoke is not, in Sweden's outdoor bars and restaurants. As the World Health Organization marks “World No Tobacco Day” on Wednesday, Sweden, which has...

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Chamber of Architects says periti ‘wasted a week’

The Chamber of Architects said Wednesday that it never requested an apology for itself or the members of its Council, but for all “periti who wasted a week of their professional time, their...

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DB ITS project will go ahead as judge rules against local councils, NGOs

The massive DB project on the ex-ITS site will go ahead as approved by the Planning Authority after a judge ruled against local councils and NGOs that filed court actions against the...

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latest comment from J Caruana, 31/05/2023 19:51: It was always going to go ahead. Everyone put up a good fight, but ultimately there was no way DB weren't going to get their way.

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Bolt to provide free rides for blood donors to/from National Blood Transfusion centre

Bolt will be providing free rides to people who want to donate blood, the company said in a statement Thursday. The service is being provided in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion...

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European Commission: Malta 'not correctly transposing' Deposit Guarantee Schemes Directive

The European Commission on Thursday sent a reasoned opinion to Malta for failing to transpose correctly the Deposit Guarantee Schemes Directive. On top of their available financial...

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Restoration works underway on the paintings of the interior ceiling of Żurrieq Parish Church

Restoration works have started on the interior ceiling paintings of the Parish Church of Żurrieq. This project will be implemented with an investment of around €60,000, partially co-funded...

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Sevilla win Europa League at Mourinho's expense following penalty shootout

Five months after scoring the winning penalty in the World Cup final, Gonzalo Montiel converted the clinching spot kick for Sevilla in the Europa League final Wednesday to beat Jose...

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GSSE 2023: Malta sets all-time gold medal record on third day

Team Malta’s clinched another three gold medals on Wednesday in the Games of the Small Nations being held in Malta, making it the best ever performance in such competitions – three days...

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Priest who said being gay is worse than being possessed found guilty on appeal

An appeals court on Wednesday found a priest who said that being gay is worse than being possessed by the devil guilty of hate speech. Fr David Muscat was found guilty of hate speech for...

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latest comment from J Caruana, 31/05/2023 16:01: This is outrageous. We can't have this. Someone has to put a stop to these silly hate speech laws. They are far too dangerous. Someone can take you to court because you hurt their feelings, or because you claim they hurt your feelings? This is just not on.

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Law report: Opposing trade mark registrations in the realm of financial institutions

The Court of Appeal (Inferior Jurisdiction) (the "Court") presided by Mr Justice Lawrence Mintoff on the 22 March 2023, in the case "Banca Farmafactoring S.p.A vs. The Comptroller of Industrial...

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Project Green and Saving our Blue launch Islands Cleanup campaign for summer 2023

Minister for the Environment Miriam Dalli, together with Project Green and Saving Our Blue, launched Islands Cleanup, the third edition of the national cleanup campaign inviting businesses, NGOs and...

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Repubblika will go to European court after losing appeal in judge recusal over police challenge case

A judge rejected an appeal filed by NGO Repubblika against the constitutional court's decisions to allow Magistrate Nadine Lia to continue to hear its challenge proceedings against Pilatus Bank...

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latest comment from fred, 31/05/2023 18:47: Mamma I m coming home....

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ITS unveils its prospectus for academic year 2023-2024

The Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) has announced the launch of its updated prospectus for this year. "With a commitment to excellence in education, ITS aims to provide students with a...

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Irrestawra darek: Kamra tal-Periti had not objected to first come first served system - minister

Lands Minister Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi said Wednesday he finds it a bit difficult to understand that the Chamber of Architects first accepted that the Irrestawra Darek Scheme was going to be on a...

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latest comment from adriang, 31/05/2023 18:11: Maybe someone should check whether those 'chosen' are all listed as PL supporers in Zrinzo's People's Registry of Voters.

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Patrick Dalli lashes out at Chief Justice in open court

Patrick Dalli, husband to former European Commissioner Helena Dalli, dramatically lashed out at Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti in a courtroom on Wednesday morning, after the judge deemed his son's...

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latest comment from Joey Falzon, 01/06/2023 06:21: well...that would happen to us humans....not to the GODS!!!!

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Fresh milk prices rise

Malta Dairy Products Ltd. (MDP) will be adjusting the prices of its fresh milk products as of Thursday, 1st June, 2023 "to reflect the current significant increases in production and operational...

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Agreement reached for OHSA officials to assist magistrates in inquiries on workplace incidents

An agreement was reached between Government and the Opposition, so that officials from the Occupational Health and Safety Authority can assist magistrates in inquiries on grievous incidents at the...

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latest comment from mica, 01/06/2023 08:26: Isn't this minister involved in the massive data breach giving PL voters advantage over other citizens when applying for jobs with government?

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Bill on domestic violence prevention passes in Parliament

The prevention of domestic violence bill has passed through Parliament, with the new legislation aiming to provide a new tool and support for individuals at risk of domestic violence, the government...

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125 years of trusted quality – Satariano marks its 125th anniversary

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Fearne must answer on allegation involving FMS head – PN

Fearne accepts Ciantar’s ‘suspension’, urges investigation; Ciantar pushes for quick probe

FMS CEO tenders ‘suspension’ to fight bribery allegations

Government debt surpasses €9 billion at end 2022 - NSO

PN concerned about patients moved from Sir Paul Boffa hospital ending up in Mater Dei corridors

PM speaks about investment in clean energy through interconnectivity during summit

Public consultation on compilations of evidence reform ends

Woman charged with abortion given conditional discharge - NGO

Video of students destroying classrooms ‘a serious red flag’

Diamonds international heist: Jailed accomplice refuses to testify against Muka brothers

Foreign Interference: MEPs call for urgent protection of 2024 European elections

Sweden close to becoming first 'smoke free' country in Europe as daily use of cigarettes dwindles

Chamber of Architects says periti ‘wasted a week’

DB ITS project will go ahead as judge rules against local councils, NGOs

Bolt to provide free rides for blood donors to/from National Blood Transfusion centre

European Commission: Malta 'not correctly transposing' Deposit Guarantee Schemes Directive

Restoration works underway on the paintings of the interior ceiling of Żurrieq Parish Church

Sevilla win Europa League at Mourinho's expense following penalty shootout

GSSE 2023: Malta sets all-time gold medal record on third day

Building contractors will be required to be insured, minister says

Government launches public consultation on integration action plan

If ‘Right to Environment’ proposal passes, individuals can hold government responsible - PN MP

‘Farce’: Periti denounce Irrestawra Darek scheme as ‘epitome’ of disregard for profession

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Transport Malta ‘convinced’ collective agreement discussions will conclude shortly

Cospicua elderly home residents in tears over eviction plans

The minister is insulting the elderly rather than taking care of them - Paula Mifsud Bonnici

The PA is ‘dysfunctional’ but architects are proposing ‘abysmal’ designs, seminar told

Priest who said being gay is worse than being possessed found guilty on appeal

Law report: Opposing trade mark registrations in the realm of financial institutions

Project Green and Saving our Blue launch Islands Cleanup campaign for summer 2023

Repubblika will go to European court after losing appeal in judge recusal over police challenge case

ITS unveils its prospectus for academic year 2023-2024

Irrestawra darek: Kamra tal-Periti had not objected to first come first served system - minister

Patrick Dalli lashes out at Chief Justice in open court

Fresh milk prices rise

Agreement reached for OHSA officials to assist magistrates in inquiries on workplace incidents

Bill on domestic violence prevention passes in Parliament

PN hits out at ‘badly planned’ irrestawra darek scheme

Man injured after falling from one-storey height

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Ombudsman holds meeting with party Whips to improve collaboration

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