The Malta Independent

30 March 2023, Thursday

‘Malta's investigation of high-level corruption remains lengthy,’ European Parliament hears

Malta featured in a rule of law debate held at the European Parliament on Thursday morning, with European Commissioner Vera Jourova saying that while there have been good reforms done in the...

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latest comment from Mark Debono, 30/03/2023 15:55: And your love of corruption and theft is astonishing

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‘Malta's reputation at EU level has hit rock bottom’, BirdLife says in call to end spring hunting

eNGO BirdLife on Thursday called for the ban of the upcoming spring hunting season, saying that the country’s reputation at EU level has hit rock bottom....

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latest comment from Harold Hare, 30/03/2023 16:43: !Thank you Birdlife - keep it up!

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Judge declares law regulating FIAU penalties unconstitutional

A judge has declared the law regulating administrative penalties handed down by the FIAU to be unconstitutional and in breach of the subject person’s right to a fair trial. The landmark...

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Somali charged with raping woman after Nadur Carnival celebrations

A 36-year-old man from Somalia has been remanded in custody after he was accused of committing rape during the Nadur carnival celebrations last month. The man, whose name is understood to be...

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Target to have only 10% of waste end up in landfills by 2035, Environment Minister says

The government aims to reach the point when only 10% of waste ends up in landfills by the year 2035, as opposed to the 90% that is currently ending up there today, Minister for Environment, Energy and...

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Government Consolidated Fund registers €900.3 million deficit for 2022

By the end of December 2022, the Government’s Consolidated Fund reported a deficit of €900.3 million, statistics published by the National Statistics Office on Thursday show. Between...

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Kirkop-bound stretch beneath runway to be closed as from 6 April

The Kirkop-bound stretch of the road beneath the airport runway will be closed as from 6 April as work on the Kirkop tunnels project enters another phase, Infrastructure Malta CEO Ivan Falzon said on...

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latest comment from Orlando Ellul Micallef, 30/03/2023 15:53: "Falzon said that the project has only 25% left to be completed and is currently in its final stages. “The target date remains end of April,” he said." There's something totally wrong here!

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No injuries as passengers evacuated from smoking fast ferry

No one was injured as persons who were travelling to Gozo on board the fast ferry had to evacuate the vessel after a large sound was heard, followed by plumes of thick smoke. At around 4:30pm...

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Police arrest man for allegedly trying to run over officers

A man was arrested after allegedly trying to run over a police officers, the police said. The 35-year-old from Zebbug on Wednesday night was arrested after allegedly trying to run over a police...

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BOV reports €48.7 million before tax for 2022, no dividend for shareholders

Bank of Valletta Group on Thursday announced the financial results for Financial Year ended 31 December 2022, reporting a profit before tax of €48.7 million. Excluding the effect of the...

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latest comment from mohhmiftuh, 30/03/2023 16:33: X'ahna sbieh min jaf jarana. Min jissellef ma tafx hux se jrodd il-flus lura.Mill-banda l-ohra s-shareholders u d-depozitanti tal-bank li investew jew sellfu flushom lill-bank bit-tama li jiehdu xi haga lura jithallew jittewbu. Is-shareholders regghu ma hadu ebda dividend. Kwazi zero interessi ghal depoziti savings u fissi minkejja li l-bank centrali ewropew qed jgholli l-interessi u issa m'ghadhomx negattivi.

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Government paid €3.3 million in interest on its public debt every week in 2022 - PN

The government paid €3.3 million in interest on its public debt every week during 2022, PN Spokesperson for Finance Jerome Caruana Cilia said on Thursday. During a press conference, in...

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St John’s Co-Cathedral tapestries to be displayed for the first time since 1990 after restoration

The St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation has announced that The Set of Tapestries will be exhibited at St John’s Co-Cathedral after an extensive restoration process that lasted 16 years at De...

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PN calls for more transparency from MFSA after publication of report into ex-CEO’s Las Vegas trip

The Nationalist Party has criticised the lack of accountability and transparency shown in the scandal concerning the MFSA’s ex-CEO’s trip to Las Vegas with Yorgen Fenech, after the full...

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Adrian Delia claims Robert Abela knew Steward deal was fraudulent in 2021

Former Opposition Leader Adrian Delia claimed in Parliament on Wednesday that Prime Minister Robert Abela was told that the hospitals' deal was fraudulent 2021, long before the court judgment...

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latest comment from L-argument, 30/03/2023 09:17: Jhekk qghad jiftahar li il prim korrott poggiegh biex jissorvelja kollox u lil kulhadd ovvja li kien jaf.Imma iried jiddeciedi,mhux fejn jaqbillu jghid mod u fejn ma jaqbillux jghid li ma jafx.Robert Abela xhin jigi biex jiddeciedi dghajjef.

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Modern work practices for the Public Service announced

The Public Service will strengthen and introduce new modern work practices, to ensure sustainability, flexibility, and efficiency. Principal Permanent Secretary Tony Sultana announced that after...

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Turtle dove, quail hunting season same as last year’s - FKNK

Malta Ornis Committee on Wednesday voted in favour of the proposal put forward by the Federation for Hunting and Conservation - Malta (FKNK) in order to recommend to the Minister to apply derogation...

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latest comment from Alexander_Ball, 30/03/2023 14:22: If you want a country walk, get it done before April 10th.

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Vatican: Pope has good night in hospital despite infection

Pope Francis spent a good first night in the hospital after being admitted for a respiratory infection, a Vatican official said Thursday. Further medical updates were expected later in the day....

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Doctors for Life warn about ‘misleading’ survey questions on abortion

Doctors For Life has called upon organisations holding surveys about abortion to be careful in the wording of their questions as this could be misleading. DFL was referring to the recent survey...

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latest comment from missawt, 30/03/2023 09:53: When I asked the vet to terminate the life of my dog as it was beyond cure, he said: Our job is to save lives and not to kill it. Most doctors are faithful to their profession; a few are faithful to their pockets.

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Police asked to investigate intimidation and harassment of children - ADPD

The Commissioner for Children Antoinette Vassalli has informed ADPD - The Green Party candidate and International Secretary Mina Jack Tolu that she has asked the Police to investigate the alleged...

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A scandal in plain sight: the European Parliament's General Expenditure Allowance - report

An expert on EU malfeasance has condemned the complete lack of transparency surrounding MEPs' "General Expenditure Allowance" (GEA), the Brussels Times reports. Transparency International EU...

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Record-breaking January for tourism sector, minister says

Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo said Thursday that “this was the best January in the history of tourism in our country.” In light of our country’s rapid economic recovery...

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MFSA found breach of ethics in former CEO’s Las Vegas trip with Yorgen Fenech

Some two-and-a-half years after it was completed, the Malta Financial Services Authority has published two reports which looked into, amongst other things, a trip to Las Vegas by Yorgen Fenech and the...

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latest comment from Vani, 30/03/2023 10:20: The late Drs. Joe Fenech and Mario Felice would have been furious at how their baby has been brought into such disrepute. But that's Labour for you.

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Tax regime for corporate businesses set to change - Finance Minister

The tax regime for corporate businesses is set to change, following pressures from the European Union, Minister for Finance Clyde Caruana said Wednesday. During the launch of the National...

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latest comment from Vani, 29/03/2023 16:53: Pay up, suckers, the Labour pigs at the trough are always hungry!

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‘You assume responsibility by ensuring that you take the right decisions’ – Justice Minister

Responsibility is assumed by ensuring that the right decisions to address a situation are taken, Justice Minister Jonathan Attard said when asked about whether someone should shoulder responsibility...

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latest comment from adrian borg cardona, 29/03/2023 19:40: For those who don’t know, in the 1980s the police would arrest those Labour wanted to silence, release them without charge after 48 hours and re-arrest them again as soon as they stepped out of Police HQ. That’s how Labour respects the rule of law. PN should never trust Labour - especially as they seem so keen on this law.

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Musk, scientists call for halt to AI race sparked by ChatGPT

Are tech companies moving too fast in rolling out powerful artificial intelligence technology that could one day outsmart humans? That's the conclusion of a group of prominent computer scientists...

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PN says that five-and-a-half day arrest period is ‘exaggerated’ and ‘against human rights’

The Nationalist Party has said that the government’s proposal to increase the period that a person can be held under arrest for from 48 hours to 132 hours is “exaggerated” and...

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latest comment from Censu W. Muscat, 30/03/2023 13:36: There is no doubt that while the Partit Negattiv (PN) is in Opposition. Do not wants the police to be giving more tools to fight criminals.

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Updated - Vatican: Pope Francis in hospital with pulmonary infection, cancels audiences

Pope Francis went to a Rome hospital on Wednesday and canceled his audiences for the next two days to undergo previously scheduled tests, the Vatican said. The Vatican provided no...

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Parking bays for e-scooters to increase, as over 15,000 rides take place every day in summer

Transport Minister Aaron Farrugia on Wednesday shared plans to introduce parking bays for e-scooters in various localities. This proposal comes following the introduction of 40 parking bays...

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latest comment from D J Galea, 30/03/2023 08:03: More posturing - we all know this won't make the blindest bit of difference. As opposed to, dare I say a dirty word, enforcement.

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PN says Chalet development should be part of holistic plan

The concept of public domain should be endorsed and sustained in practice, not just by words, the Nationalist Party said in a statement Wednesday. The government is obliged to safeguard...

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BOV reports €48.7 million before tax for 2022, no dividend for shareholders

Von der Heyden Group acquires sought after property in Menorca

Farsons Foundation, Farrugia Investments and Multigas Ltd presents donation to Hospice Malta

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Business Career Expo held at MCAST

MBB-Deloitte Event Discusses Revised EU Building Rules

BNF Bank extends its sponsorship with IFF U17 Women's league

MeDirect Bank announces solid business and financial results for 2022

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‘Malta's investigation of high-level corruption remains lengthy,’ European Parliament hears

‘Malta's reputation at EU level has hit rock bottom’, BirdLife says in call to end spring hunting

Judge declares law regulating FIAU penalties unconstitutional

Somali charged with raping woman after Nadur Carnival celebrations

Target to have only 10% of waste end up in landfills by 2035, Environment Minister says

Government Consolidated Fund registers €900.3 million deficit for 2022

Kirkop-bound stretch beneath runway to be closed as from 6 April

No injuries as passengers evacuated from smoking fast ferry

Police arrest man for allegedly trying to run over officers

BOV reports €48.7 million before tax for 2022, no dividend for shareholders

Government paid €3.3 million in interest on its public debt every week in 2022 - PN

St John’s Co-Cathedral tapestries to be displayed for the first time since 1990 after restoration

PN calls for more transparency from MFSA after publication of report into ex-CEO’s Las Vegas trip

Adrian Delia claims Robert Abela knew Steward deal was fraudulent in 2021

Modern work practices for the Public Service announced

Turtle dove, quail hunting season same as last year’s - FKNK

Vatican: Pope has good night in hospital despite infection

Doctors for Life warn about ‘misleading’ survey questions on abortion

Police asked to investigate intimidation and harassment of children - ADPD

People will soon be able to check if their partner has been found guilty of domestic violence

PN calls out demotivated police force and reiterates call for AG’s resignation

PN takes credit for government plans to update drug policy

Man critically injured after falling off steps leading to ship

Time to ensure electricity prices are not solely dependent on gas prices – Miriam Dalli

ADPD requests Auditor General to investigate Rosanne Cutajar’s ITS employment contract

Court orders former PL MP to return €43,000 borrowed from his former partner

Malta International Airport launches summer schedule featuring more than 100 routes

Van rolls down Valletta street, hits two elderly pedestrians

A scandal in plain sight: the European Parliament's General Expenditure Allowance - report

Record-breaking January for tourism sector, minister says

MFSA found breach of ethics in former CEO’s Las Vegas trip with Yorgen Fenech

Tax regime for corporate businesses set to change - Finance Minister

‘You assume responsibility by ensuring that you take the right decisions’ – Justice Minister

Musk, scientists call for halt to AI race sparked by ChatGPT

PN says that five-and-a-half day arrest period is ‘exaggerated’ and ‘against human rights’

Updated - Vatican: Pope Francis in hospital with pulmonary infection, cancels audiences

Parking bays for e-scooters to increase, as over 15,000 rides take place every day in summer

PN says Chalet development should be part of holistic plan

‘I am a good boy, I got mixed up,’ man arraigned on theft charges tells court

'I left politics a poorer man', Keith Schembri tells PAC during Electrogas agreement grilling

TMID Editorial: Priests, (traffic) and funerals

NGO flash mob protests ‘unjust’ acquittal of a former police officer

More Supermarkets: Ryan Schembri committed fraud with €3.5 million debt constitution

FKNK proposes allowing trapping of Turtle Doves during spring hunting season