The Malta Independent 28 May 2025, Wednesday
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Glenn Micallef hints that Israel has no place in sporting events due to Gaza war

European Commissioner for Youths and Sports Glenn Micallef has hinted that he thinks that Israel should be banned from sporting events over their actions in Palestine. Micallef was asked by...

Archdiocese apologises to victim of priest’s sex abuse

The Archdiocese of Malta on Tuesday "noted with profound sadness and regret" that a diocesan priest was found guilty on appeal of breaching sexual boundaries with a 15-year-old girl. In a...

Parish priest who defiled sacristan’s 15-year-old niece has jail term reduced to 20 months

A parish priest who had defiled a sacristan’s 15-year-old niece had his prison sentence reduced to 20 months following an appeal. The events occurred on 16 June 2017 and the priest was...

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PM's response to Manoel Island petition ‘lacks sense of public benefit’

Prime Minister Robert Abela's response to the petition calling for Manoel Island to be turned into a national heritage park lacks the sense of public benefit and respect of legality that one would...

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Prime Minister pushes back against Manoel Island petition, says 60% of area will remain public

Prime Minister Robert Abela has reaffirmed the government's commitment to the current development plans for Manoel Island, emphasising that 60% of the island will remain accessible to the public....

European Parliament Transport and Tourism Committee in Malta on the initiative of Daniel Attard

The European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) is in Malta for a three-day official visit, following an initiative by Maltese MEP Daniel Attard, the MEP’s office said...

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