The Malta Independent

19 November 2019, Tuesday

New pet adoption allowance to be changed after backlash from animal lovers

Public outrage has forced the government to tweak its plans for a new pet adoption allowance, with parliamentary secretary Clint Camilleri using Facebook to announce the amendments. Last week,...

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latest comment from Emanuel Curmi, 18/11/2019 18:13: Dear Mr Animal Rights Secretary, why does it have to be white or black? In such matters, dialogue would have opened up a spectrum of colorful alternatives which would definitely have lead to less animals populating our animal sanctuaries. Ever thought of seeking feedback and discussion....? That is what adults usually do.

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Egrant report was not given to Labour Party, but to PM, AG claims

The Egrant inquiry report was not passed on to the Labour party but to the Prime Minister, Attorney General Peter Grech has claimed, in an appeal case filed by the leader of the opposition. The...

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'Is Minister Scicluna running away too?' - lawyer asks during libel sitting

A sitting in a libel case filed against former Opposition leader Simon Busuttil by Finance Minister Edward Scicluna had to be postponed after the minister was unable to attend court on Monday morning...

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Hungarian man charged with raping girl at Dingli Cliffs

A man has been accused of raping a drunk girl at Dingli cliffs after meeting her at a party....

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HSBC Malta expects to shed 180 jobs

HSBC Malta has said that it expects to reduce its staffing levels by 180 jobs, in an announcement on the Malta Stock Exchange. Recently, HSBC Malta announced a strategic plan to increase its...

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latest comment from Cikku Borg, 18/11/2019 16:17: Can HSBC clarify the €16m restructuring charge.

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New anti-money laundering bill ‘a waste of time’ given government’s handling of Schembri, Mizzi – MP

An anti-money laundering bill tabled by the government in Parliament on Monday was described by PN MP Mario De Marco as a "waste of time", as he criticised how the government had handled Keith...

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Pickpocket jailed last august admits to more charges

A pickpocket who was jailed last August after pleading guilty to theft charges, has earned herself an extended stay at Corradino Correctional Facility after being convicted of further pickpocketing...

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Enemalta €90 million wind energy project inaugurated in Montenegro

Enemalta Corporation, through its partnership with Shanghai Electric Power, today inaugurated a €90 million wind energy project in Montenegro, the Department of Information said. The Mozura...

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latest comment from Mal Falcon, 18/11/2019 17:33: The wind energy "investment" is a scam by another name......

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Magisterial inquiry after death of elderly man in private community home

A magisterial inquiry has been launched after the death of an elderly man in a community home in Marsascala, the government said. The parliamentary secretariat for the elderly was informed about...

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Valletta Christmas lights switched on

Minister for Justice, Culture and Local Government Owen Bonnici and Valletta Cultural Agency Chairperson Jason Micallef switched on this year's Christmas lights in Valletta this evening. Each...

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Parents of 1,283 students taken before tribunals due to school absenteeism

The parents of 1,283 students were taken before tribunals due to school absenteeism in the 2018-2019 scholastic year, information tabled in Parliament read. PL Whip Byron Camilleri asked...

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Gender pay gap in Malta lower than EU average, but is increasing

Whilst the gender pay gap in Malta is lower than the EU average, the gap is gradually increasing due to the rising participation of women in the local labour market, NCPE Commissioner Renee Laiviera...

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The European Economic and Social Committee endorses calls to end passport sales

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has endorsed a report calling for an end of on Investor Citizenship and Residence Schemes in the European Union. The European Economic and Social...

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120 people are currently using services at the Gender Wellbeing Clinic

There are currently 120 people using the services of the Gender Wellbeing Clinic in Mtarfa, Health Minister Chris Fearne said. Fearne was answering a parliamentary question asked by PL MP...

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Bilateral ties between Malta and Montenegro resulting in new mutual opportunities

Economic cooperation between Malta and Montenegro was discussed during a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Prime Minister Duško Marković, a statement issued by the...

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latest comment from Eduard Azzopardi, 18/11/2019 17:47: After Azerbaijan, now Montenegro, you have to admit that the choices of the Toxic Dodger are impeccable.

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University of Malta to receive €2.5 million for cancer research

The University of Malta will be receiving a grant of €2.5 million over the course of five years for cancer research from the Emanuele Cancer Research Foundation. There are 60 students,...

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Updated: Adrian Delia requests own PN newspaper to withdraw ‘inappropriate article’

Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia took umbrage this evening at his own party’s newspaper Il-Mument following an article which he described as inappropriate. The article he was referring...

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179 support line received 6,359 calls between January and June 2019

The Foundation for Social Welfare Services 179 support line received 6,359 calls between January and June 2019, information tabled in Parliament reveals. The 179 support line is the...

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‘Draconian’ drug law: Justice Ministry keeping ‘objective mind’ on recent judgment

The Justice Ministry is examining “with an objective mind” a recent judgment that saw a woman jailed for cultivating just 6.5 grams of cannabis plants, which she admitted was for personal...

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Euro 2020: Spirited Malta goes down fighting against Norway

Euro 2020: Coach Farrugia to make use of five fresh players after Spain disastrous match

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Malta Judo Federation organises National Championships and Dragons festival for 2019

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Number of households who managed to save money increases to 46% - CBM

During 2016, 45.6% of households managed to save part of their gross households’ income, up from 36.6% in 2013, and 23.7% in 2010. The information is one of a number of interesting trends...

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Issuing a care order is not a political decision - Minister Michael Falzon

It has been 30 years since the UN’s Convention on the Rights of the Child came into being, yet it has been said that while Malta had ratified it, the Convention itself...

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Pete Buttigieg touts military service, wary of overstating role

Pete Buttigieg strides past an oversized photograph of himself dressed in fatigues, the Afghan horizon behind him, as he enters a Des Moines arena for an Iowa Democratic Party gala. In his first...

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Aquaculture industry grows by nearly 19% in 2018 – NSO

In 2018, the total output of the aquaculture industry amounted to €239.2 million, an increase of 18.9 per cent over 2017, the NSO said today. The annual census conducted amongst enterprises...

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latest comment from Holiday99, 18/11/2019 12:20: ....and our beaches are 19% filthier!

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Rich are getting richer, others are being left behind – Central Bank study finds

A study published by the Central Bank of Malta on Friday has confirmed what many already suspect: that the rich are getting richer, while the poor and elderly are left behind in spite of the...

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latest comment from M Vella, 17/11/2019 18:39: And this from a supposedly socialist government!

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Man charged with supplying drugs to teenager

A man from Qormi has been denied bail after he was charged with supplying drugs to a 17-year-old in Paceville. Ryan Falzon, 21, was arrested during the early hours of Sunday morning after police...

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Venice’s dwindling population faces mounting woes

One of only four oar makers for Venice’s famed gondoliers, Paolo Brandolisio wades through his ground-floor workshop for the third time in a week of record-breaking floods, despairing of any...

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Most hated Christmas songs ranked in survey

Mariah Carey's Christmas classic 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' topped a poll to take the unfortunate crown of being the most annoying Christmas song. The survey was taken in the United...

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Mtarfa Primary - Parents scared to send their children to ‘structurally unsound’ school

Parents are scared to send their children to the Mtarfa primary school over concerns about the structural integrity of the old building, part of which is being propped up by concrete blocks. The...

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latest comment from just me, 17/11/2019 23:23: This is dead serious. Nothing is more important than the safety of the children and staff. I hope that the necessary works are done quickly to ensure the building is safe. Until these works are done, alternative premises for the school should be found.

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Cottonera residents say they 'will not give up' fight against AUM extension

Cottonera residents and other activists on Sunday morning held a protest against plans by the American University of Malta to extend its footprint in Cospicua. The protest was organised by the...

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latest comment from av, 17/11/2019 20:49: Gvern Nazzjonalista ha l-bacir lid-Dry Docks u ta lin-nies tal-Kottonera u l-Labour rega' hadilhom kollox biex jakkomoda li Saddeen! U jibqghu jkantaw Viva l-Labour!

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New pet adoption allowance to be changed after backlash from animal lovers

Egrant report was not given to Labour Party, but to PM, AG claims

'Is Minister Scicluna running away too?' - lawyer asks during libel sitting

Hungarian man charged with raping girl at Dingli Cliffs

HSBC Malta expects to shed 180 jobs

New anti-money laundering bill ‘a waste of time’ given government’s handling of Schembri, Mizzi – MP

Pickpocket jailed last august admits to more charges

Enemalta €90 million wind energy project inaugurated in Montenegro

Magisterial inquiry after death of elderly man in private community home

Valletta Christmas lights switched on

Parents of 1,283 students taken before tribunals due to school absenteeism

Gender pay gap in Malta lower than EU average, but is increasing

The European Economic and Social Committee endorses calls to end passport sales

120 people are currently using services at the Gender Wellbeing Clinic

Bilateral ties between Malta and Montenegro resulting in new mutual opportunities

University of Malta to receive €2.5 million for cancer research

Updated: Adrian Delia requests own PN newspaper to withdraw ‘inappropriate article’

179 support line received 6,359 calls between January and June 2019

‘Draconian’ drug law: Justice Ministry keeping ‘objective mind’ on recent judgment

Libyan war money: Government mum on seized dinars, says investigations ongoing

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Spain engaged 170 private security personnel, 140 police, civil guards to deal with Malta game

Number of households who managed to save money increases to 46% - CBM

Issuing a care order is not a political decision - Minister Michael Falzon

Pete Buttigieg touts military service, wary of overstating role

Aquaculture industry grows by nearly 19% in 2018 – NSO

Rich are getting richer, others are being left behind – Central Bank study finds

Man charged with supplying drugs to teenager

Venice’s dwindling population faces mounting woes

Most hated Christmas songs ranked in survey

Mtarfa Primary - Parents scared to send their children to ‘structurally unsound’ school

Cottonera residents say they 'will not give up' fight against AUM extension

Three men arrested in connection with drug find

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