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17 January 2025, Friday

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PM Abela defends Magistrate Sant Lia, says attacks on judiciary ‘unacceptable’

Prime Minister Robert Abela has defended the work of Magistrate Nadine Lia, saying that attacks on the judiciary are not acceptable in a democratic society....

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latest comment from RF, 16/01/2025 13:16: Attacks on judiciary are only acceptable for Abela when done by himself against upright ones such as Magistrate Gabriella Vella. He cannot be against Nadine Lia given her connections with the Labour Party prior to her appointment.

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Duo charged with money laundering, human trafficking over four-year identity fraud racket

A duo was charged with money laundering, human trafficking, forgery, fraud and bribery in connection with a stolen identity card racket on Thursday. Maria Rita Spiteri, 32, who is a former...

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'The Labour Party has become a refuge for criminal politicians' – Simon Busuttil

The Labour Party has actively tried to obstruct justice in relation to a number of government scandals because it is scared of justice and the truth, former Nationalist Party Leader Simon Busuttil...

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Magistrate ruling on Pilatus challenge is ‘perversion of and contrary to justice’ – Repubblika

The NGO Repubblika has deemed a ruling by Magistrate Nadine Lia rejecting its challenge proceedings to force the Police Commissioner to charge individuals related to Pilatus Bank as a...

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EP President Metsola meets Palestinian PM hours after ceasefire deal was announced

The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola received the Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa at the European Parliament. The meeting took place in the immediate hours after the...

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Floriana population decline worries local council

The Floriana local council said Thursday it is its duty to address the challenge of population decline in the locality and take the lead in offering solutions to achieve meaningful regeneration for...

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Truck driver found guilty of involuntary homicide handed suspended sentence

The truck driver involved in a freak incident in which Karmnu Micallef, 71, lost his life was handed a two-year prison term, suspended for four years after being found guilty of having involuntarily...

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Updated: Robert Abela blames others for his actions, PN says; PL replies

Prime Minister Robert Abela knows very well what an attack on the judiciary entails, the Nationalist Party said following the head of government's Facebook statement. It is an attack on the...

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Netanyahu says 'last-minute crisis' with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce, hostage deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that a "last-minute crisis" with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited ceasefire that would pause the fighting in the Gaza...

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PN calls for immediate action to improve road safety

The Natuionalist Party on Thursday called upon the government to take immediate action to improve road safety. In 2016, the Government launched a National Transport Strategy aiming to halve road...

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Infrastructural works underway in Ħal Għaxaq to improve electricity and water services

Infrastructural works are currently underway in Ħal Għaxaq to strengthen electricity and water services. These works are expected to result in better services for the locality’s...

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87 months after Daphne’s murder, ‘we are still without truth and justice’, PN says

After 87 months from the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, our country remains without truth and justice and with a Prime Minister who has broken his own promise to implement the...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 16/01/2025 13:03: "87 months after Daphne’s murder, ‘we are still without truth and justice’, PN says" and what about other murders which happened long years ago? At least in the case of Caruana Galizia we have already had people taken to court, two of them even sentences to prison, but none about the other murders.

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TMID Editorial: Clayton Bartolo’s ‘apology’

Clayton Bartolo has followed orders. Last Monday, in the first sitting of the New Year after the Christmas recess, he stood up to say sorry to Parliament, and by extension to the people of Malta,...

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‘Right now, our only hope is that this ends’ – Maltese UCLA student on California wildfires

As the California wildfires continue to blaze out of control due to strong winds, nearby residents are evacuating; however, even those who have evacuated and remained in California continue to shudder...

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Over 20,000 enforcement inspections conducted by OHSA and BCA inspectors in 2024

The Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA) and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) have conducted over 20,000 enforcement inspections in 2024, the authorities said. A joint...

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Biden warns in farewell address that an 'oligarchy' of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy

President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to deliver stark warnings about an "oligarchy" of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and a "tech-industrial...

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latest comment from Ċikku Cascun, 16/01/2025 09:37: Go to HELL Biden where you belong !!! ********** "Joe Biden Celebrates Four Years of Promoting Abortions Up to Birth" https://www.lifenews.com/2025/01/15/joe-biden-celebrates-four-years-of-promoting-abortions-up-to-birth/

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Government’s legal reforms should serve justice, not impunity – Daphne Foundation

The Prime Minister's proposal that public officers will be protected from prosecution and that the government will instead take responsibility for the actions its officials take in their line of duty...

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latest comment from J. Borg, 16/01/2025 09:24: This is proof that the Labour government is a criminal gang.

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Number of tourist arrivals up by 19.5% in first 11 months of 2024 – NSO

Inbound tourists for the first eleven months of 2024 amounted to 3,371,249, an increase of 19.5 per cent over the same period in 2023, the NSO said Thursday. Total nights spent by inbound tourists...

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Updated: Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal; Israel says final details are in flux

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, multiple officials announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the...

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latest comment from Paul bermon, 16/01/2025 07:54: Ceasefire announced yesterday and will start Sunday, already Israel has accelerated bombing of what is left of Gaza and the defence minister has told the IDF soldiers not to film war crimes and put them on social media

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Iga Swiatek moves into a 3rd-round match against Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open

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Iga Swiatek moves into a 3rd-round match against Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open

Iga Swiatek rushed through the first set in 26 minutes and completed her 6-0, 6-2 second-round win over Rebecca Sramkova in an hour at the Australian Open. The five-time Grand Slam champion...

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Childcare worker charged with bomb threat prank call

A 28-year-old childcare worker was charged on Wednesday with allegedly lodging a false bomb threat by way of a prank call made to a Zebbug childcare centre. She pleaded not guilty to all charges...

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Former anti-money laundering chief, Yorgen Fenech charged with corruption, money laundering

Ray Aquilina, the former head of the Police's anti-money laundering unit was charged with corruption, perjury, the leaking of official secrets as well as money laundering, whereas Yorgen Fenech, who...

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latest comment from madmax, 15/01/2025 15:18: Rotten to the core

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Clint Camilleri claims 'political persecution' as he defends Gozo pool project

The request for a magisterial inquiry filed by Jason Azzopardi concerning the Gozo Aquatic and Sports Centre is "political persecution", Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri said in a statement posted to...

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latest comment from Karlu Panzavecchia, 16/01/2025 12:08: "Cul tant celma ankas tcun ahjar minn ctieb mimli chliem" Ciccu Cascun Chittieb – MDCCCLXXXVIII (1888) "Ahseb sew dak li tcun ser tajd, aliesc iec il-celma tohroc minn halkek, ma tcunx tista tigbida lura." Ciccu Cascun Chittieb - A.D. MDCCCLXXXVIII (1888)

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PM must immediately publish his declaration of assets for 2023, and those of his ministers too - PN

The Nationalist Party on Wednesday insisted that Prime Minister Robert Abela should immediately publish his declaration of assets, along with those of his Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries, for...

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latest comment from madmax, 15/01/2025 14:58: Next joke??

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'Malta reaffirms commitment to global peace' – Deputy Prime Minister tells diplomats

Malta will continue to do its utmost to foster dialogue, and to support effective diplomacy towards peace and the resolution of ongoing conflicts, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign...

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Former PL President Ramona Attard to be co-opted to Parliament

Former Labour Party President Ramona Attard is going to be co-opted to Parliament, sources informed The Malta Independent. She will replace Randolph Debattista, who resigned as an MP to take up...

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latest comment from RF, 15/01/2025 18:12: Not having been an election candidate she represents no one. The respectability of the Labour parliamentary group will be enhanced!

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Decision set to be made on Yorgen Fenech’s latest bail request

A decree regarding whether or not Yorgen Fenech, accused of complicity in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, will be granted bail will be handed in chambers today or in the coming...

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Azzopardi files request for inquiry into Gozo minister over aquatic centre - report

Lawyer and former PN MP Jason Azzopardi has filed another request for a magisterial inquiry into Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri, the Times of Malta reports. This request is for an inquiry over an...

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latest comment from Ċikku Cascun, 16/01/2025 10:56: Eżatt, issa qiegħed tirraġuna !!! Naturalment, tkun ċuċ ieħor int jekk ma tapprofittax ruħek mil-okkażjoni !!!

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‘We must be vigilant and curb the rising waves of excessive nationalism’, President says

The President of the Republic of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono, has told members of the Diplomatic Corps that if current and future generations are to enjoy the tranquillity and security of...

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latest comment from Joe Borg, 15/01/2025 16:38: Tassew taf x'tghid din il-mara.

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PM Abela defends Magistrate Sant Lia, says attacks on judiciary ‘unacceptable’

Duo charged with money laundering, human trafficking over four-year identity fraud racket

'The Labour Party has become a refuge for criminal politicians' – Simon Busuttil

Magistrate ruling on Pilatus challenge is ‘perversion of and contrary to justice’ – Repubblika

EP President Metsola meets Palestinian PM hours after ceasefire deal was announced

Floriana population decline worries local council

Truck driver found guilty of involuntary homicide handed suspended sentence

Updated: Robert Abela blames others for his actions, PN says; PL replies

Netanyahu says 'last-minute crisis' with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce, hostage deal

PN calls for immediate action to improve road safety

Infrastructural works underway in Ħal Għaxaq to improve electricity and water services

87 months after Daphne’s murder, ‘we are still without truth and justice’, PN says

TMID Editorial: Clayton Bartolo’s ‘apology’

‘Right now, our only hope is that this ends’ – Maltese UCLA student on California wildfires

Over 20,000 enforcement inspections conducted by OHSA and BCA inspectors in 2024

Biden warns in farewell address that an 'oligarchy' of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy

Government’s legal reforms should serve justice, not impunity – Daphne Foundation

Number of tourist arrivals up by 19.5% in first 11 months of 2024 – NSO

Updated: Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal; Israel says final details are in flux

Record number of cruise passengers in Malta in 2024

Arsenal close in on Premier League leader Liverpool after 2-1 win over Tottenham

Inter fail to take advantage of title rivals dropping points after draw with Bologna

Customs officials seize 250kg of cocaine in Freeport

PN ‘firmly believes’ in Malta’s role in international fora

Two bikers injured in separate accidents

Government tables controversial ‘immunity granting’ Bill in Parliament, PN to vote against

CoE Presidency priorities will reflect advocacy for safeguarding of democracy, rule of law – Abela

Man grievously injured after being hit by car

Iga Swiatek moves into a 3rd-round match against Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open

Childcare worker charged with bomb threat prank call

Former anti-money laundering chief, Yorgen Fenech charged with corruption, money laundering

Clint Camilleri claims 'political persecution' as he defends Gozo pool project

PM must immediately publish his declaration of assets for 2023, and those of his ministers too - PN

'Malta reaffirms commitment to global peace' – Deputy Prime Minister tells diplomats

Former PL President Ramona Attard to be co-opted to Parliament

Decision set to be made on Yorgen Fenech’s latest bail request

Azzopardi files request for inquiry into Gozo minister over aquatic centre - report

‘We must be vigilant and curb the rising waves of excessive nationalism’, President says

Man grievously injured after falling off ladder

Vitals: Jason Azzopardi submits documents which were allegedly withheld from magisterial inquiry

Court rejects challenge to order Police Commissioner to charge Pilatus Bank officials

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TMID Editorial: The way Alfred Sant sees things in Gozo

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