The Malta Independent

28 May 2023, Sunday

Biker critically injured in Qormi accident

A biker was critically injured on Saturday morning after he was involved in a collision with a car in Qormi. The police said that the accident took place in Luqa Road at 11am. The biker, a...

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Xebbajtuna: Labour mayors, NGOs appeal for end of ‘greed’

NGOs and activists joined forces today in a national protest as they desperately appealed to the government to stop prioritising “money and greed” and to put an end to the overdevelopment...

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Two rescued after falling off cliff at Paradise Bay

Two persons were rescued after falling off a cliff at Ghar Tuta, limits of Paradise Bay, on Friday evening. The Malta Rescue Coordination Centre received a call from a Police Officer, reporting...

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17 to be deported after being caught without necessary documents

Seventeen persons are set to be deported after they were caught in Malta without the necessary documentation, the police said Saturday. They were caught after inspections carried out by the...

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Elderly man seriously hurt after falling off ladder

An elderly man was seriously injured when he fell off a ladder in his own home, the police said Saturday. The accident happened in Frederick Borg Street, Iklin, at 11am. The man, aged 70,...

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No trace of boat with 500 migrants in Malta's S&R zone, rescue group says

A day after searching a stretch of the Mediterranean Sea, an Italian humanitarian group said Friday that its rescue vessel found no trace of a boat said to be in distress and carrying 500 migrants,...

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latest comment from Walter White, 27/05/2023 09:01: Stay safe stay in Libya.

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President of Malta meets Maltese community in Canada

The President of Malta, George Vella, began his engagements in Toronto, Canada, with a meeting with representatives of Maltese Canadian associations from different fields – from sports to...

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Marsa flyover work completed after damage from cooking oil spillage

The asphalting work at the Marsa flyover which was damaged on Friday has been completed, Infrastructure Malta said on its Facebook page. Flyover emergency works completed, road will be...

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Boy, 3 seriously injured after falling off balcony

A three-year-old boy was seriously injured when he fell off a balcony in Zebbuga on Friday evening, the police said. The accident happened in Patri Pelagju Street at 8.45pm. The boy fell one...

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Price of locally-produced milk, dairy products to go up on 1 June

Supermarkets and grocery shops have been informed that the price of milk and other dairy products, produced by Benna, will go up as from 1 June. Apart from milk, the prices of cream,...

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Sandra Gauci appointed new chairperson for ADPD-The Green Party

Sandra Gauci on Saturday was elected as the new Chairperson of ADPD-The Green Party during its annual statutory general meeting held this morning where the party’s executive committee meeting...

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Verstappen takes pole for Monaco Grand Prix ahead of Alonso as Perez crashes

Defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen produced a superb final lap to take pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday and deny Aston Martin veteran Fernando Alonso his first pole in 11...

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TMID Editorial: We want our forts back

In the list of most absurd responses by a government minister in the past decade, Economy Minister Silvio Schembri’s replies to this newspaper on Thursday surely rank quite high up. Asked...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 27/05/2023 10:11: Of all the cretins that we have been lumped with, this minister really takes the biscuit!

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The clergy reflect on the power of the liturgy in a secular society

‘Towards a liturgy that draws us and changes us’ was the theme chosen for the in-service course for the Clergy 2023 in order for diocesan priests and religious to understand more clearly...

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Updated: Three charged over organised crime remanded in custody

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latest comment from Christian S Borg, 26/05/2023 19:37: Multicultural talent overflow...

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A mega-fan's appreciation for Tina Turner's limitless energy and lessons of survival

When Tina Turner died at age 83, I found myself drifting back to the fourth grade, to the day I truly discovered her voice. I was on Thanksgiving break — bored — when I decided...

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latest comment from odomos, 27/05/2023 07:54: Beautifully summed up! Simply The Best!

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Embracing Self-Care: Nurturing Mental Well-being

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to neglect our own well-being. However, prioritizing self-care is essential for maintaining good mental health. By carving out time for...

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Major cooking oil spillage on Marsa flyover causes closure; road to remain closed till Saturday

A major spillage of cooking oil has been reported on the Marsa flyover, resulting in a road closure, Transport Malta sources told The Malta Independent. The flyover from Garibaldi road to Aldo...

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latest comment from C Falzon, 26/05/2023 20:58: It never occurred to me that cooking oil could actually damage the surface. I thought it would just need to be cleaned off. It's surprising how much damage just 20 buckets of cooking oil can do.

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Bernice Cassar murder: Court rejects Roderick Cassar’s second bail request

The Criminal Court has rejected a second request for bail filed on behalf of Roderick Cassar, who stands accused of murdering his wife Bernice last November. Cassar’s lawyers, Franco...

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Verstappen takes pole for Monaco Grand Prix ahead of Alonso as Perez crashes

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Ancient quarry discovered in area between Zejtun and Marsaxlokk

An ancient quarry has been discovered in an area between Zejtun and Marsaxlokk, following archaeological monitoring of works carried out by the Water Services Corporation. The area, which has...

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ERA Board confirms €5,600 in waste related fines contested over the past few weeks

The Environment and Resurces Authority Board has issued €5,600 in waste related fines for four cases which have been contested in the past few weeks, ERA said in a statement. This week, the...

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Cutajar appointed as main negotiator on regulation to enhance reliability of cybersecurity services

MEP Josianne Cutajar has once again been entrusted with important digital work on behalf of the Socialists as Rapporteur on the upcoming Managed Security Services Regulation in the ITRE Committee....

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latest comment from il Bumbardun, 26/05/2023 15:55: Well done to Gozitan Josianne Cutajar MEP Josianne is a pleasant unassuming hard working and intelligemt MEP and deservedly has been entrusted with a cutting edge role to deal with cybersecurity. While many might not realise it cybersecurity is one of the most urgent current challenges facing us in online trading, personal finance and move towards a DIGITAL WORLD.

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Ambjent Malta completes first phase of the restoration of St Philip’s Garden in Floriana

Minister for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise Miriam Dalli reopened the upper part of St Philip’s Garden, in Floriana after Ambjent Malta completed the first phase of the restoration of...

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Part of main Mosta road to be closed for six weeks

Part of a main road in Mosta leading to the Mosta dome will be closed off for six weeks due to works, the Mosta local council has announced on Facebook. Works in the area have reached the stage...

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Young man critically injured after quad-bike overturns

A young man was critically injured on Thursday evening after he lost control of the quak bike he was riding and overturned, the police said. The accident took place in Triq il-Blata, Wied...

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latest comment from R F, 26/05/2023 08:04: How many quadbike accidents with foreigners involved have been reported in Gozo? What is not being reported is that these victims are tourists who take excursions being organized in Gozo, driving quadbikes on roads in one long line and also going a bit offroad as well. What is clear is that having a car driving license does not automatically qualify you to drive a quadbike for a couple of hours. This policy needs to be reviewed. Another concern I have regards the Indian-like 3 wheelers packed with tourists. If God forbid one of them is involved in a traffic accident, there will be a very bad outcome. It is an accident waiting to happen.

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PM speaks of ‘important economic transition’ at MCESD conference

Prime Minister Robert Abela on Friday spoke about an “important transition” of the Maltese economy during a conference held by The Malta Council for Economic and Social Development...

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latest comment from RF, 26/05/2023 15:58: As usual the Prime Minister tries to impress his audience with attractive visions that never materialise as he has other "projects" of dubious utility up his sleeve. No mention of exploding deficit?

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PN calls for end of construction project in Rabat, Gozo in support of residents

The Nationalist Party has called for the end to the construction of another block of social housing by the government in the only available open space in the Taċ-Ċawla area in Rabat,...

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Aviation industry contributes €600 million to Malta's economy annually – minister

The aviation industry contributes €600 million Malta's economy annually, employs thousands of people, and transports millions of passengers, Transport Minister Aaron Farrugia said. "The...

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PN slams government as Malta has access to lowest number of new medicines in the EU

The Nationalist Party slammed the government for not restocking new medicines after a report revealed that Malta had the access to lowest number of new medicines in the European Union. A report...

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IFSP conference draws attention to importance the need for efficiency

The Concept Stadium team members Volunteer at Games of the Small States of Europe 2023

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Toyota (Malta) announces sponsorship of the 2023 Games of the Small States of Europe

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Biker critically injured in Qormi accident

Xebbajtuna: Labour mayors, NGOs appeal for end of ‘greed’

Two rescued after falling off cliff at Paradise Bay

17 to be deported after being caught without necessary documents

Elderly man seriously hurt after falling off ladder

No trace of boat with 500 migrants in Malta's S&R zone, rescue group says

President of Malta meets Maltese community in Canada

Marsa flyover work completed after damage from cooking oil spillage

Boy, 3 seriously injured after falling off balcony

Price of locally-produced milk, dairy products to go up on 1 June

Sandra Gauci appointed new chairperson for ADPD-The Green Party

Verstappen takes pole for Monaco Grand Prix ahead of Alonso as Perez crashes

TMID Editorial: We want our forts back

The clergy reflect on the power of the liturgy in a secular society

Updated: Three charged over organised crime remanded in custody

A mega-fan's appreciation for Tina Turner's limitless energy and lessons of survival

Embracing Self-Care: Nurturing Mental Well-being

Major cooking oil spillage on Marsa flyover causes closure; road to remain closed till Saturday

Bernice Cassar murder: Court rejects Roderick Cassar’s second bail request

Strangers pay tribute at burial for Jamaican WWII vet who flew missions to Malta

Transport Malta ‘taking action’ on Attard road safety, but no speed cameras planned

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‘No space is free from greed’ FAA says as it urges citizens to join Saturday’s national protest

Ancient quarry discovered in area between Zejtun and Marsaxlokk

ERA Board confirms €5,600 in waste related fines contested over the past few weeks

Cutajar appointed as main negotiator on regulation to enhance reliability of cybersecurity services

Ambjent Malta completes first phase of the restoration of St Philip’s Garden in Floriana

Part of main Mosta road to be closed for six weeks

Young man critically injured after quad-bike overturns

PM speaks of ‘important economic transition’ at MCESD conference

PN calls for end of construction project in Rabat, Gozo in support of residents

Aviation industry contributes €600 million to Malta's economy annually – minister

PN slams government as Malta has access to lowest number of new medicines in the EU

92 migrants arrived in Malta by sea this year up to April 2023

€11.5 million investment on MIA taxiway to accommodate wider bodied airplanes

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Law and regulations that led to hefty fine by FIAU breached company’s rights, court finds

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Elderly biker seriously injured in Ghaxaq accident