The Malta Independent

18 April 2024, Thursday

Over 70 lawyers, architects apply to assist those affected by construction industry free of charge

Justice Minister Jonathan Attard said Wednesday he was pleased that government has received around 50 applications for legal experts and over 20 applications for architect services to assist third...

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Lost laptop in car dealer case found in another compilation of evidence, Justice Minister says

Justice Minister Jonathan Attard said in Parliament that a lost laptop which was evidence in a case of a car dealer, has been found in another compilation of evidence. Attard was replying to a...

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latest comment from leon 1, 17/04/2024 17:42: Magic malta .

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Climate change affecting the Med so severely that structures in place may not be effective - Borg

Climate change is already affecting the Mediterranean region so severely that the structures in place may no longer be effective when it strikes, Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg told The United...

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Food prices decrease for second consecutive month – Economy Ministry

The price of food in Malta has decreased for a second consecutive month, the Economy Ministry said on Wednesday as it praised the government’s price-capping mechanism. Following the...

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30 new buses expand public transport fleet

Thirty new buses were added by Malta Public Transport (MPT) to the existing public transport fleet with the aim of improving the service and meet with the demand. The investment cost €8 million,...

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latest comment from Cikku Borg, 17/04/2024 17:46: Are these the best buses we can source . . . old old models. Second Hand?

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Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation of UAE, flooding roads and Dubai's airport

Heavy thunderstorms lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, dumping the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country in the span of hours as it flooded out portions of major highways and Dubai's...

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Road works through ‘management by crisis’ lead to serious repercussions – PN

The Nationalist Party on Wednesday accused the government and Infrastructure Malta of not planning properly for necessary road works, saying that this “management by crisis” is causing...

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latest comment from Nicholas Pace Debono, 17/04/2024 14:32: This, in conjunction with traffic as a by product is one of the largest curses of this nation

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Government proposes ‘second chance’ reform for criminal records to be cleaned earlier

Government on Wednesday issued a White Paper proposing a range of reforms to give a second chance to offenders, one of which being that certain crimes on imprisoned peoples’ criminal records...

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Eurobarometer: Half of Maltese voters want migration to be a priority in MEP election campaign

Half of the Maltese electorate want migration and asylum to be discussed as a matter of priority during the electoral campaign for the upcoming European Parliament election according to...

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latest comment from Nicholas Pace Debono, 17/04/2024 14:30: I think the respondents mean general immigration including the 3rd country nationals that come here for work in 1000s!...not necessarily the ones that come illegally by boat as in the misleading photo

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K9 Sophie earns well deserved retirement from Customs Department

One of the most esteemed canine officers working with the Customs Department – K9 Sophie – is retiring. K9 Sophie, a loyal and dedicated Labrador Retriever, joined Customs operations...

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latest comment from Anonimu Malti, 17/04/2024 15:54: Thank you Sofie for your service. She should get a medal 🥇

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Three arrested after entering private property without permission

Two men and a woman were arrested after the police received a report that they had entered into a private property without permission, the police said. On Tuesday, at 10pm, the owner of a villa...

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Sant explains why he abstained on abortion vote in EP

Labour MEP Alfred Sant has explained why he abstained on the vote taken in the European Parliament last week to include the right to abortion in the EU Fundamental Rights Charter. The vote passed...

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latest comment from Gerry Cowie, 17/04/2024 18:02: What is "healthcare" about abortion? What is "reproductive" about abortion?

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President visits 2024 Business Career EXPO at MCAST

The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) and the Institute of Business Management and Commerce (IBMC) organised the 'Business Career EXPO' 2024 on campus in Paola. The initiative,...

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PN claims Transport Malta officials irregularly managing vessel berthing near AUM

The Nationalist Party is claiming that Transport Malta officials are irregularly managing the berthing of vessels near the American University of Malta premises in Cospicua. In a statement on...

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Government's action shows that it does not respect women, ADPD says

ADPD - The Green Party expressed shock that Clint Axisa (Transport Malta) has been allowed to continue working with the Government, despite ongoing criminal procedures against him. ADPD - The...

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latest comment from Joe Borg, 17/04/2024 14:22: Atta girl SANDRA !!!!

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Public being kept in the dark on Mosta trees’ poisoning, Graffitti says

Following its initial demands addressed to the Environmental Minister, the ERA and the Mosta Local Council, Moviment Graffitti has now issued a second letter insisting that the public be given an...

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latest comment from Harold Hare, 17/04/2024 11:33: Keep up the pressure Graffitti, don't let them get away with it.

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Man arrested in connection with Marsa thefts

A man was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning by police in connection with thefts from several vehicles in Marsa. Police said that “immediate action” after a report of...

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Malta hosting 57th Programme for International Student Assessment governing board meeting

Malta is currently hosting the 57th meeting of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Governing Board in Valletta, attended by around 200 delegates representing 78 countries from...

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Malta embraces EdTech to drive economic growth and innovation

Minister for the Economy, Enterprise, and Strategic Projects, Silvio Schembri, addressed the audience attending a Times of Malta Business Breakfast regarding the critical importance of...

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latest comment from Antoine Vella, 17/04/2024 16:33: After embracing Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Silvio Schembri is now embracing EdTech.

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Mbappé scores twice as PSG beat Barcelona to reverse 1st-leg loss and reach Champions League semis

Dortmund dig deep to beat Atlético 4-2, reach Champions League semifinals with 5-4 aggregate win

'Goal' Palmer scores four in 6-0 demolition of dismal Everton

Fiorentina, Verona fight back to draw with Genoa, Atalanta

Premier League: Late Hibs equaliser shatters Valletta’s residual hopes

Inter, Milan draw ahead of potential title-deciding derby for the nerazzurri; Ndicka collapses

Bayer Leverkusen win first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign

Advantage Man City in the Premier League title race after losses for Arsenal and Liverpool

Premier League: Hard fought win for Spartans

Juventus' poor run continues in 0-0 draw at Torino; fourth-place Bologna also draw

Watch: Minister Ian Borg meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade Ian Borg stressed the need for dialogue and cooperation in all current conflicts during a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in...

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EU anti-SLAPP directive ‘Daphne’s Law’ made official six years and a half since her murder

Daphne’s Law, the EU’s anti-SLAPP directive adopted by the European Parliament on 27th February this year, was published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday, six years and six months to the...

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latest comment from Vani, 16/04/2024 17:50: There is no way in hell that the Mafia state will present a law named after the very person who single handedly held them to account and called them out nearly every hour of the day, before they indirectly engineered her murder through the sense of impunity they nurtured and their corrupt friendships!

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CJEU decides in favour of European Super League, declares FIFA & UEFA rules as contrary to EU law

On the 21 December 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the ‘’CJEU’’) delivered a preliminary ruling whereby it concluded that the Fédération...

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NGOs write to PM to clarify position on abortion

Life Network Foundation and Doctors for Life have written formally to the Prime Minister of Malta. The two NGOs are urging the Maltese Government to make a clear statement that with full respect...

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latest comment from Xemx121, 17/04/2024 09:12: Abortion should be enshrined in our constitution the same step which France took to protect the fundamental rights of women. Why should any group be allowed to dictate what happens to a woman when she needs an abortion. The EU has been warning us for several years now that we are punishing women in our country by denying them the right of choice. We are part of Europe to receive their protection and not be Left behind as the only country where women are sent to prison.

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A dry March welcomes spring with only 8.8mm of rain

In line with the trend observed in the first months of 2024 and the latter half of last year, the Maltese Islands received below-average rainfall in March, the Met Office said Tuesday. In fact,...

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latest comment from B J Simmons, 17/04/2024 13:03: You are welcome to some of ours! Here in England we are overrun with the stuff!

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TMID Editorial: When politics and terrorism overshadow sports

We are 100 days away from the Olympic Games, set to take place in Paris. The Games bring the whole world together in what should be 16 days of competition in a myriad sports disciplines where the...

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Expert in odometer tampering case says he cannot pinpoint individuals behind fraudulent activity

A digital forensics expert tasked with examining a selection of imported Japanese used cars suspected of odometer tampering has testified that he couldn't determine the specific individuals...

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latest comment from madmax, 17/04/2024 16:24: Cannot or does not want to ??

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Updated: Second high-profile stabbing to rock Sydney in recent days is declared a terrorist attack

Australian police say a knife attack in Sydney that wounded a bishop and a priest during a church service as horrified worshippers watched online and in person, and sparked a riot was an act of...

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Minister Ian Borg inaugurates new facilities at Maltese Embassy in Washington

Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade Ian Borg inaugurated the extensive refurbishment of the Embassy of Malta in Washington DC, with increased accessibility and security and new...

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latest comment from joe tedesco, 16/04/2024 14:19: THE GREAT GLOBETROTTER CONTINUES TO ENJOY HIMSELF.

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PN welcomes extension to IVF refund scheme

The Nationalist Party has welcomed the government’s announcement that the refund on IVF medicines has been extended for prospective parents who underwent IVF treatment dating back to 1 January...

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Business

MDB committed to forge stronger ties with the two leading trade related chambers

FinanceMalta supports Valletta Soup Kitchen in CSR initiative

The Malta Chamber renews Gold Partnership with Bank of Valletta

APS Bank introduces Google WalletTM

Enter into the commercial application of GANs

Making a difference: Reflecting on RMHC's impact in 2023

MFSA thematic review aims to continue strengthening further governance and compliance standards

Malta Enterprise and Chamber of Engineers renew collaboration