The Malta Independent 23 September 2023, Saturday
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Transport Minister admits traffic in densely-populated areas having impact on quality of life

The issue of traffic in European countries especially those which are densely populated is impacting our quality of life, connectivity, trade, and creating social and mental health challenges that we...

latest comment from Peter Boquero, 23/09/2023 12:10: If someone who has never been to Malta hears or reads these comments from our minister, that person might come to the conclusion that Malta is an example for the rest of the EU when it comes to traffic management, infrastructures and road network, law enforcement, green solutions, public transport efficiency, bycicle lanes network, etc, etc. Banana Republic!
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Pope decries indifference toward migrants, as he prays for the dead in the French port of Marseille

 Pope Francis blasted the “fanaticism of indifference” that greets migrants seeking a better life in Europe, as he arrived Friday in the Mediterranean port of Marseille amid a...

latest comment from RF, 23/09/2023 14:00: Malta was "full up" for Muscat to the few hundred migrants escaping totalitarian countries for a better future for them and their families, but not so for the thousands imported and exploited by agencies making lots of money on commissions and rents and permanently ruining our infrastructure in the process.
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Sofia inquiry: Regulators say lack of manpower makes scrutiny of all construction ‘impossible’

The top executives of two public bodies have told the Jean Paul Sofia public inquiry that manpower shortages hindered their respective organisations’ ability to fulfil their roles. Lands...

latest comment from Charles Paul Cilia, 23/09/2023 12:54: Well, if you cannot control all the construction sites STOP adding/sanctioning more until you can effectively do control. This MUST apply to all government construction related entities. No more excuses, finger pointing and blind monkeying. Safe working environment and practices are paramount above all others.
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Demolition method statement responsibility remains with the ‘Perit’, BCA reminds Chamber

The Building and Construction Authority has pointed out that the responsibility of preparing a method statement remains with the architect, reminding the Chamber of Architects of this following...

latest comment from Simon Oosterman, 23/09/2023 09:17: Is the BCA saying that they did cooperate or is it just lots of words to give the impression that they did, which they did not.
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Businesses need to reduce dependency on manual labour, or else cut headcount – Chamber of Commerce

Businesses need to invest wisely in technology that will reduce their dependency on manual labour and improve value added per employee - or reduce headcount for same output, the Malta Chamber of...

latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 22/09/2023 09:08: Don't repeat parrot-like what you hear. The percentage of workers employed in the public sector has gone down over the years.
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TMID Editorial: Malta’s border control

This week saw yet another case where a person facing court action may have been allowed to travel outside of the country, leading to questions on how Malta’s borders are being controlled if this...

latest comment from Pseudo Journalism, 22/09/2023 21:11: I have very recently read another editorial on these same lines but which at least made reference to the challenges that Schengen brought with it. Firstly, there are NO border controls within the Schengen area. There can only be police checks based on risk analysis. Secondly, the situation in the Schengen area is much much worse since there is NO common entry/exit system (EES). This means that, unless TCNs enter and exit the Schengen area from the same country, there is no way of knowing that TCNs are NOT overstaying! Finally the EU is belatedly working on an EES with Schengen countries building their own independent but interconnected systems. Mind you the Schengen area was launched decades ago, so this is a MASSIVE lacuna! It begs disbelief that TMI’s editorial lacks any knowledge whatsoever of suck matters!
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Joseph Calleja, Andrea Bocelli to hold Christmas concert in Malta

Joseph Calleja and Andrea Bocelli will join forces for a concert experience in Malta this November. The event will serve as a spectacular start to the Christmas season. The concert will...

latest comment from RF, 22/09/2023 19:23: As usual many complementary tickets for good seats will be made available to close friends of the ministers who will not care much for some serious music, but financed by genuine music lovers.
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