The Malta Independent

15 August 2020, Saturday

72 new Coronavirus cases found in last 24 hours, 20 recover from virus

72 new Coronavirus cases have been found in the last 24 hours along with 20 new recoveries from the virus, health authorities said on Saturday. The number is once again a record-breaking one...

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latest comment from J N Borg, 15/08/2020 18:35: There isn’t enough gray matter for that to happen. Not even to understand why. Taking example from finance Minister

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Attorney General Peter Grech hands in his resignation

Attorney General Peter Grech has handed in his resignation, which has been accepted by the President of Malta. Peter Grech has been one of the most criticized figures in recent years over his...

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latest comment from Louis Caruana, 15/08/2020 17:57: Ha tirrezenja... DON PETER.

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Covid-19 not enough to keep the Friday night crowds away from Paceville

The prospect of Covid-19 does not seem to have been enough to keep the Friday night crowds away from Paceville. Pictures taken by The Malta Independent at around 00:30 early on Saturday morning...

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latest comment from Alan Castillo, 15/08/2020 18:23: That's the big, big, problem. Till today, they are not doing anything illegal.

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MAM blames tourism industry lobby for ‘disastrous consequences’ to economy and public health

The Medical Associaton of Malta has laid the blame for the current ‘disastrous consequences’ to the economy and public health in the Covid-19 situation firmly at the feet of the...

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latest comment from Peter Schmitt, 15/08/2020 18:06: The MHRA did not organize mass events. Whoever is responsible for issuing permits for mass events is to blame. Tourism is vital for Malta's economy and tourism got wiped out because of mass events. Hotels were taking necessary precautions as were restaurants and social distancing was enforced. Whats the point of such precautions then authorize permits for mass events. MTA even sponsored the planned events that were due to take place this month and the next.

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Partit Demokratiku calls for immediate resignation of Tourism Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli

Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli has no option but to immediately resign, Partit Demokratiku said in a statement on Saturday. The statement was published just after news broke out that EasyJet...

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latest comment from Eddy Privitera, 15/08/2020 18:07: Nowadays not even parents are able to control their teenage children. How can one expect a government minister to control them ????

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1,200 people in quarantine; three Covid-19 cases in ITU, one on ventilator - Charmaine Gauci

Superintendent for Public Health Charmaine Gauci will address a Covid-19 briefing in the coming minutes. The briefing by the health authorities on the Covid-19 situation is being held once a week...

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latest comment from anthony, 14/08/2020 19:41: I suggest you try skolasajf.

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31 new cases Covid-19 cases found with 54 new recoveries as active cases decrease

31 new cases of Covid-19 have been found in the last 24 hours, while 54 cases have been registered as recovered in what is a decrease in the number of active cases. Authorities said that 44 of...

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latest comment from Eduard Azzopardi, 14/08/2020 11:59: The waves from the Almighty are going in the right direction, three in ITU.

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‘Attorney General’s resignation clear confirmation that the PN was right’ – Adrian Delia

“The Attorney General’s resignation is a clear confirmation that the Nationalist Opposition was right”, PN leader Adrian Delia said on Saturday. In a party-issued statement...

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latest comment from Spiru Friggieri, 15/08/2020 18:59: Dr Delia, it was the PN when in office who appointed Dr Grech as Attorney General. He was appointed by the same persons who now are campaigning earnestly against you!!!

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EasyJet cancels package holidays to Malta

Since the British Foreign Office has imposed a mandatory 14-day quarantine period for all those travelling from Malta to the UK due to the rise in coronavirus infections, EasyJet has taken the...

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latest comment from Les, 15/08/2020 13:05: Although I can understand as to why Easyjet took the action they have, I think it is the individuals own choice whether they travel to Malta. I see that Easyjet are still making flights though. So if they can take them in, why not let them stay at the planned destination?

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Young girl in Palermo tests positive for COVID-19 after Malta trip, now in serious condition

A girl who returned to Palermo from Malta is in serious conditions after testing positive for COVID-19, Italian media reported on Saturday. According to PalermoToday, the young girl’s...

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latest comment from Ray Borg, 15/08/2020 17:23: Every individual has to make and take his own responsibility....there is no blue or red....no old or young..no white or black...be responsible for your own actions. We are very quick to criticize from behind our keyboards.

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Two youths injured in Valletta argument

Two youths were injured in an argument in Valletta on Friday night, police said. The police said in a statement that at around 11:30pm, two youths – who are 20 and 21 years old and are both...

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latest comment from madmax, 15/08/2020 11:10: Strange that the two from Mtarfa are also not being held for further investigation

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Malta’s frontline workers in the fight against Covid-19 were very much praised in the past for their efforts in containing the virus, and are today again fighting to help keep the virus under...

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Malta now on Belgium's 'banned' red travel list

Belgium has 'banned' travel to Malta, according to the Belgian Foreign Affairs Ministry website, placing Malta on its red list. Malta was originally on the country's orange list, however now,...

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latest comment from My opinion, 14/08/2020 22:24: This great news for those who wanted the travel corridors to remain closed. Now there will be no incoming tourists.

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Bayern humble Barcelona 8-2 to reach Champions League semis

Bayern Munich inflicted on Barcelona the most humiliating defeat of the Lionel Messi era and among the worst in team history by 8-2 to reach the Champions League semifinals on...

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latest comment from L-argument, 15/08/2020 09:58: A game off 15 men playing for each other.

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Law students call for action from the Faculty of Law over late publication of dissertation results

The three student organisations representing law students at the University of Malta - ELSA Malta, GhSL and the Junior Chamber of Advocates – have expressed their concern on the overdue...

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Yorgen Fenech among prison inmates on hunger strike due to Covid-19 concerns – reports

Suspected Daphne murder mastermind Yorgen Fenech has gone on hunger strike after two inmates were allocated to his cell, allegedly without having been quarantined, MaltaToday reports. The news...

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latest comment from scott brown, 15/08/2020 09:24: He is the only one in jail. The other crooks are basking in the sun and drinking his champagne. I wonder why he still cover up for them.

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MUMN reaches agreement with government; nurses in quarantine to be paid Sunday allowances

The Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses has reached an agreement with the Health Department, in collaboration of the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, over a number of issues. One part of the...

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latest comment from matthew, 15/08/2020 08:57: Mela dak li riedu: flus

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Repubblika joins calls for inquiry into government’s handling of Covid-19

Civil society NGO Repubblika has denounced the continuity of policies regarding the Covid-19 crisis The NGO said that the policies "dictated by greed and impunity" are having disastrous effects...

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latest comment from Censu W. Muscat, 15/08/2020 17:01: There is no doubt that 'Repubblika Nazzjonalista' is abusing the system of the Public Inquiry. I have read of no other such request by any civil society any where around the world.

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Police Force promotes 50 new Sergeants

50 Police Constables were promoted to Sergeants on Friday afternoon, in a ceremony at the Police HQ in Floriana. Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri was present for the event. In total, 34 men...

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latest comment from Mick Jackson, 14/08/2020 17:10: How many are going into the fraud squad and the corruption detail?

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latest comment from Walt Heisenberg, 15/08/2020 10:16: Well, that’s a puerile answer, but I’ll try to respond anyway. I don’t have any darlings, and have never belonged to a political party. I vote with my head, instead of blindly following some ‘leader’. I would never put my name in the electoral hat, as I don’t have the qualities or the background necessary to lead the nation or the PN. Neither does Adrian Delia.

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Large number of complaints regarding misconduct of lawyers related to billing – Chamber of Advocates

The Chamber of Advocates has said that a large number of complaints raised with respect to misconduct of lawyers in front of the Committee for Advocates and Legal Procurators is related to...

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latest comment from Mr S.Axisa, 15/08/2020 07:55: With the fees they charge these lawyers I wonder how Delia is in financial trouble. They need to provide the public with a receipt...yeah of course

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Motorbike rider injured in accident

A 44-year-old man from Kalkara was grievously injured in a traffic accident at 1.15pm on Friday. The accident occurred on Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud, Santa Venera. The traffic accident involved the...

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UK adds Malta to travel quarantine list

The United Kingdom has added Malta along with other countries to its travel quarantine list in what is a major blow for Malta’s already ailing tourism industry. The UK is Malta’s...

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latest comment from Lucky Soul Radio Show, 14/08/2020 14:10: when did people become so ignorant to ignore actual statistics and fact over media scaremongering ? I despair, are we worth saving ?

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Bulgarian stabbed in Ta’ Qali, alleged aggressor arrested after nightlong search

A 36-year-old man from Attard is in police custody in connection with a stabbing incident in Ta’ Qali, which left a Bulgarian national with serious injuries. The police were informed, at...

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Man pleads guilty to stealing diesel from vehicles

A 47-year-old Cospicua resident was charged with stealing litres of diesel from a number of vehicles, while also damaging them in Xewkija and Rabat, Gozo The incidents occurred on the nights...

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‘Giving Jewish children access to Jewish education through Gan Israel Summer School’

Minister for Education and Employment Owen Bonnici participated in the end of Jewish Summer School event, "where Jewish children were given the access to Jewish education," an education ministry...

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latest comment from Francis Sammut, 14/08/2020 20:39: One can also find Jewish cemeteries near Mtarfa and in Kalkara, which date back to the middle ages.

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Moody's praises constitutional reforms - government

Moody's has praised Malta's constitutional reforms, the government said in a statement. In a report about the country's economic and social situation, Moody's said: "we view the adoption of laws...

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latest comment from N Scerri, 15/08/2020 08:57: Mohhna mistrieh mela.

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Elderly €100 vouchers still not distributed; NAP calls for them to be used on medical supplies

The €100 vouchers that were promised by the government for elderly residing in state-owned homes have not been distributed yet, the National Agency for Pensioners (NAP) explained in a list of...

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latest comment from CB, 15/08/2020 08:05: Only at SVPR . In other places they have to use POYC and pay for the medications that aren't covered.

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Austrian woman found dead in the sea at San Blas bay

The body of a 43-year-old Austrian woman was recovered from the sea at San Blas Bay in Gozo. The police were informed that people had spotted a body in the water at around 9am on Friday. The...

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latest comment from Santa, 14/08/2020 13:37: we know what it means, an inquiry, nothing happen after woman died

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