The Malta Independent

4 December 2020, Friday

Watch: Cheers and jeers greet Muscat outside law courts building

There were both cheers and jeers for Joseph Muscat as he entered the law courts this morning. Some applauded, others jeered him as he walked in from the side of the building, accompanied by...

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latest comment from Angus Black, 04/12/2020 14:45: U int min tahseb li qed ihallashom? Mela int ma thallasx taxxi?

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Daphne inquiry: Only step I could have taken and didn't was firing Schembri, Mizzi - Muscat

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is testfying in the public inquiry on the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Please refresh for updates ...

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latest comment from A Micallef, 04/12/2020 14:14: Comparing what he said with what members of his cabinet said is certainly interesting. Both versions cannot be true.

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Watch: Weekly Covid-19 briefing; 1 death, 123 new cases and 105 recoveries

Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci is delivering her weekly Covid-19 briefing. 123 new cases were found overnight, and 105 people have recovered. The total number of deaths is...

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latest comment from Edward Scicsole, 04/12/2020 14:18: “Prevention is better than cure” No doubt about that for sure. So, this Christmas, do yourself assure To stay home safe and secure! And don’t let anyone otherwise lure! Show that you're responsible and mature! And, in doing so, your Health will endure!!!

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MOAS returns to search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean

MOAS, the very first rescue NGO to operate in the Mediterranean back in 2014, announced its return to the Central Mediterranean, alongside its new partner Sea-Eye, to conduct Search and Rescue (SAR)...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 04/12/2020 13:58: "MOAS returns to search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean." They are very welcome as long as they do not try to enter our ports and disembark the illegal migrants in the country where they ar registered.

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Water Services Corporation working on projects worth €160 million

The Water Services Corporation will be working on projects worth €160 million in EU funds, the Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Miriam Dalli has said. Dalli spoke...

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European funds for more educational opportunities – Parliamentary Secretary

The project 'Further Studies Made Affordable', financed with European funds and administered by the Bank of Valletta and the Malta Development Bank with the scheme BOV Studies Plus+, will be...

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Driver seriously injured after car crashes into trees

A driver was seriously injured on Thursday night after he lost control of the vehicle he was driving and crashed into trees, the police said. The accident took place in San Nikola Street,...

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Heritage Malta issues call for proposals for the design of a monument to Oliver Friggieri

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How Online Casinos have thrived during the pandemic

During the pandemic, people have been spending time online more than ever before. Working from home, attending online classes or even communicating with friends and loved ones have moved to the...

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In 2019, municipal waste generation increased by 7.3% over the previous year

By the end of 2019, municipal waste generation reached 349,576 tonnes; up by 23,825 tonnes or 7.3% over 2018, statistics by the National Statistics Office show. Main increases originated from...

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latest comment from Santa, 04/12/2020 11:48: The hole system is not at the best

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Woman seriously injured after she was hit by car

A woman was seriously injured early this morning after she was hit by a car in Sliema, the police said. The accident happened in Guze Howard Street at 12.15am. The woman – the police...

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Activists gather outside law courts as Muscat set to testify

Activists have gathered outside the law courts building as they await the arrival of former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat....

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latest comment from C Xerri, 04/12/2020 14:04: " Activists have gathered outside the law courts building as they await...." Looking at the picture above, ut seems that something kept many of the activists at home........

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Carmelo Abela appeals for legislation across EU member states to ensure fair working conditions

In an informal videoconference of the European Ministers of Employment and Social Policy, hosted by the German Presidency, Minister Carmelo Abela showed Malta's concerns in relation to ensuring fair...

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Updated: Malta faces EU infringement proceedings over hunting and trapping

The European Commission is taking action against Malta over hunting and trapping. In a statement, the Commission called on Malta to "correctly apply the Birds Directive (Directive 2009/147/EC),...

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latest comment from Wacko, 04/12/2020 07:01: No, you and your ilk get lost. If it wasn't for the EU, Malta would have gone to the dogs.

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Number of new cases dips below 100 mark, 128 recover

The number of new Covid-19 cases has dipped below the 100 mark, with 96 new cases being reported on Thursday, new figures published by the health authorities show. 128 people meanwhile have...

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latest comment from M'hiniex CUC, u INT?, 04/12/2020 04:16: “Prevention is better than cure” No doubt about that for sure. So, this Christmas, do yourself assure To stay home safe and secure!!! And don’t let anyone otherwise lure!!! Show that you're responsible and mature!!!

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Minister Evarist Bartolo calls for more unity at the OSCE Ministerial Council

The value of effective multilateralism in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic was a primary topic during a meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in...

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TMID Editorial: Politicians and cheeseburgers

We have asked these questions several times in our newsroom meetings – why is it so hard for us to get the truth from politicians? Why does it take so much for politicians to be honest? Why...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 04/12/2020 10:16: When people do not give a clear answer, its obvious that they have something to hide.

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Libyan man pleads not guilty to Santa Lucija murder

A Libyan man aged 38 has been charged with the murder of a 62-year-old man in Santa Lucija last March. Samir Almiri was arraigned in court on Thursday after being extradited to Malta earlier in...

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Two more Covid-19 patients die, total up to 148

Two more Covid-19 patients have died, the Health Ministry announced on Thursday. It means that the total number of Covid-19 patients to have died in Malta is now up to 148. The patients who...

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latest comment from Thomas, 03/12/2020 13:27: That's a good one!

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MEIA, major cultural figures blast ‘dangerous’ libel judgement against Pia Zammit

The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association and a host of major figures within the cultural sector have blasted a judgement on a libel case filed by actress Pia Zammit which ruled that an...

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latest comment from Holiday99, 04/12/2020 11:04: This observation Court decision must be appealed! Ultimately, even up to the European Court of Justice. Allowing photos to be taken backstage is part of valid advertising. Only an illiterate idiot would associate acting in a spoof involving Nazis would accuse the actor of being a Nazi sympathizer!

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Updated: Prisons director apologises for saying greatest danger journalists face is a sprained ankle

The greatest danger in your life as a journalist is that you might sprain your ankle while walking down a step or get a shock while turning on the computer, Prison Director Alexander Dalli said in the...

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latest comment from Joseph Borg, 04/12/2020 08:23: How the hell he became a colonel? Well we already have more chiefs than Indians.

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Caruana Galizia family action for damages hearing put off pending Theuma’s summons notification

The hearing regarding an action for damages filed by the Caruana Galizia family against five men accused of their involvement in her murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia was put off as Melvin Theuma was...

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latest comment from scott brown, 03/12/2020 20:19: What a farce!!! Isn't Theuma supposed to be under 24/7 police supervision? So where exactly are the police being posted?

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Activist loses Allo, Allo! skit ‘Nazi sympathiser’ libel case

Actress and Occupy Justice activist Pia Zammit has lost a libel case she filed against the editor of it-Torċa Victor Vella after the newspaper suggested she was a Nazi sympathiser based off of...

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latest comment from Silvan Said, 03/12/2020 19:05: Political correctness has reduced us to morons.

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Don’t miss this: Europe’s biggest lottery jackpot hits €200 million!

Over 40 million tickets were purchased for the latest EuroMillions draw, and not a single one of them matched the numbers drawn. As a result, the jackpot prize of the EuroMillions, the biggest lottery...

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Emergency road works in Xemxija Hill scheduled for the next seven days, starting tomorrow

Infrastructure Malta is informing the public that, as of tomorrow, it will be carrying out some emergency road works in part of the Xemxija Hill which will carry on until 11 December. This...

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latest comment from Joey Falzon, 03/12/2020 22:57: about BL**DY time....the road has been in this state for quite sometime and left to deteriorate to this state...SHAME on IM

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Tottenham, Milan reach knockout stage of Europa League

Milan came from two goals down to beat Celtic 4-2 on Thursday and qualify for the Europa League's knockout stage, while Tottenham advanced despite giving up a late equalizer. Gareth Bale scored...

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SME Chamber lobbying for more aid ‘but reality is no government can sustain all costs and jobs‘

With bars and clubs remaining closed, the Malta Chamber of SMEs is lobbying for more aid, but the reality is that there is a limit to how much the government can help as no government can economically...

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latest comment from John Tonna, 03/12/2020 08:36: The reality is that the market is saturated with certain type of business!

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Children encouraged to write letters to the elderly to alleviate loneliness

Bettina Micallef, 8, who forms part of the Children’s and Young Persons’ Council within the MFWS.

Children are being encouraged to write a letter to elderly citizens living alone this Christmas to add a sparkle to their lives and help lift their loneliness. This initiative,...

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EuroMillions jackpot soars to €200 Million: become the Maltese person to win the largest prize ever!

Europe’s most-loved lottery, EuroMillions, just experienced the largest increase ever in its jackpot, as it surges to a colossal €200 Million. This has never occurred before as...

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Watch: Cheers and jeers greet Muscat outside law courts building

Daphne inquiry: Only step I could have taken and didn't was firing Schembri, Mizzi - Muscat

Watch: Weekly Covid-19 briefing; 1 death, 123 new cases and 105 recoveries

MOAS returns to search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean

Water Services Corporation working on projects worth €160 million

European funds for more educational opportunities – Parliamentary Secretary

Driver seriously injured after car crashes into trees

Heritage Malta issues call for proposals for the design of a monument to Oliver Friggieri

How Online Casinos have thrived during the pandemic

In 2019, municipal waste generation increased by 7.3% over the previous year

Woman seriously injured after she was hit by car

Activists gather outside law courts as Muscat set to testify

Carmelo Abela appeals for legislation across EU member states to ensure fair working conditions

Updated: Malta faces EU infringement proceedings over hunting and trapping

Number of new cases dips below 100 mark, 128 recover

Minister Evarist Bartolo calls for more unity at the OSCE Ministerial Council

TMID Editorial: Politicians and cheeseburgers

Libyan man pleads not guilty to Santa Lucija murder

Two more Covid-19 patients die, total up to 148

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Children encouraged to write letters to the elderly to alleviate loneliness

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