The Malta Independent

2 December 2023, Saturday

Landlords will only be able to register up to six people in one dwelling in rent law reform

Landlords will only be able to register a maximum of six tenants in one dwelling as part of a new reform to rent laws announced on Friday. Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation...

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Malta unanimously approved as OCSE chair for 2024

Malta has been unanimously approved as chair of the Ministers’ council of the Organisation of Security and Cooperation in Europe. Minister Ian Borg, in a post on Facebook, said he...

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Israel strikes Gaza after truce expires in clear sign that war has resumed in full force

Israeli fighter jets hit Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip on Friday shortly after a weeklong truce expired, the military said, as the war resumed in full force. Airstrikes hit southern Gaza,...

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latest comment from M'hiniex ĊUĊ, u INT?, 01/12/2023 10:27: Give PEACE a Chance !

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Government appoints Labour backbencher to chair Sport Malta

The government has appointed Labour Party backbencher Omar Farrugia to chair the national sports agency Sport Malta. The Education Ministry said in a statement that Education Minister Clifton...

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Women’s lobby asks: When children are sick, what should parents do?

The women's lobby is asking the government to find a solution for working parents whose children fall sick, after the Malta Employers Association said it is against the idea of having parents utilise...

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Italy and Croatia are tough options as lower-seeded teams in Euro 2024 tournament draw

Defending champion Italy and World Cup semifinalist Croatia are among the lower-seeded teams in Saturday's draw for next year's European Championship, a quirk created by the way UEFA decides the...

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Leading video game development company opens studios in Malta

Video game development studio Keywords Studios has opened two new studios in Malta, the Economy Ministry said while describing the sector as 'a new economic niche for Malta'. The studio opened...

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Air Malta’s replacement to start taking bookings on 4 December

Air Malta’s replacement airline will start taking bookings on Monday 4 December, KM Malta Airlines said in a statement on Friday. KM Malta Airlines, which will replace Air Malta from 31...

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AP Interview: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says war with Russia is in a new phase as winter looms

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the war with Russia is in a new stage, with winter expected to complicate fighting after a summer counteroffensive that failed to produce desired...

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Hungarian couple jailed after admitting to human trafficking

A Hungarian couple has been jailed after pleading guilty as part of a plea deal in connection with their involvement in a prostitution ring. Robert Attila Majlat, 42, and Attilane Majlat, 37, had...

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latest comment from John Vincent, 01/12/2023 11:26: Utter incompetence of our Courts of "Justice". Prolonged delays and overturning of each other's judgements leaves much to be desired and is truly an unacceptable situation. More so if these criminals now open a case for "breaching of human rights" against the State and these same incompetent courts deliver a sentence whereby the taxpayers, ie me and you, would have to foot the bill for any compensation to be handed out to these "Victims"! Bureaucracy, inefficiency and sheer incompetence should not be paid for by taxpayers, no excuses whatsoever, including shortage of staff and judiciary work overload.

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Man arrested on scaffold next to church has history of stealing, court told

A man with a history of stealing from churches, who was found by police officers on top of scaffolding next to the Church of the Holy Trinity in Marsa, denied before a court of law that he was...

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Malta’s first public obstacle course opens at San Klement Park in Żabbar

Malta's first public obstacle course is now open at San Klement Park in Ħaż-Żabbar. The course spans over 2,700 square meters, providing OCR enthusiasts with the opportunity to practice...

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TMID Editorial: The value of an apology

Commuters were met with a deep sense of frustration on Wednesday morning as the north of Malta was left in gridlock owing to the closure of Burmarrad Road for works. This was compounded by the...

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latest comment from joe tedesco, 01/12/2023 12:26: I HAVE BEEN CONTACTING BY TELEPHONE INFRASTRUCTURE MALTA'S CUSTOMER CARE OFFICE FOR MORE THAN 6 MONTHS ABOUT A SUBWAY ( UNDERPASS ) UNDER THE MARSA-HAMRUN SPLIT ROAD BETWEEN SANTA VENERA AND HAL QORMI. THE SUBWAY HAS BEEN IN DARKNESS AT NIGHT FOR MORE THAN A YEAR, POSING A SAFETY RISK TO PASSERSBY. THE FLOODLIGHTS ARE IN PLACE BUT THEY DON'T FUNCTION. THE GENTLE AND POLITE LADY IN THE OFFICE SAYS SHE SENDS EMAIL REMINDERS TO THE ARCHITECT IN CHARGE BUT SO FAR NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE.

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Unbelievable! Last dense tree canopy in Mosta Square butchered too - BirdLife

The last remaining dense tree canopy in Mosta Square has been butchered, BirdLife, said, days after ficus trees in the same area were also rendered as stumps. In a post on Facebook, Birdlife said...

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latest comment from odomos, 01/12/2023 09:23: NOT IN OUR CULTURE. HAWNHEKK IT IS A RACE TO THE BOTTOM. WE ARE MANAGED BY THE INEPT, CORRUPT, MEDIOCRE, NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE..... IMBARAZZ. AND WE DESERVE IT BECAUSE WE PUT THESE IDIOTS THERE.

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70% of St Andrews project now complete - Infrastructure Malta CEO

70% of the St Andrews project within Swieqi has been completed Infrastructure Malta CEO Ivan Falzon told journalists on Thursday. During a media briefing, he said that some parts of the project...

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latest comment from pm, 30/11/2023 22:49: Another question regarding the photo with the article. At what time was it taken? I can see some equipment PARKED and only ONE piece of equipment in the middle.of the road presumably working.

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MEP Cutajar remains steadfast in her work for more affordable and accessible medicines

During this week's ITRE meeting at the European Parliament, MEP Josianne Cutajar emphasised the importance of the revised pharmaceutical legislation in addressing the lack of availability and the...

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Top world leaders talk of climate crisis at UN summit

International climate talks turned to a power game on Friday as dozens of world leaders took turns bemoaning the pain of an overheating planet, but two of the world's most powerful men —...

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Updated: Terrorism charges filed against El Hiblu 3; defence contests bill of indictment

The Attorney General of Malta has issued a Bill of Indictment against Abdalla, Amara, and Kader, also known as the El Hiblu 3, the EH3 coalition said. In a statement, the coalition said they...

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latest comment from Joseph Licari, 30/11/2023 13:05: "they helped diffuse a tense situation " - you mean DEFUSE. In any case, let the courts deciide.

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Agreement reached between EU member states on new European anti-SLAPP laws

A European Union agreement has been reached on new anti-SLAPP laws which aim to ensure the EU-wide protection of journalists, media organisations, activists, academics, artists and researchers against...

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Italy and Croatia are tough options as lower-seeded teams in Euro 2024 tournament draw

Liverpool advance in Europa League; Aubameyang hat trick for Marseille includes overhead kick

Arsenal hit 6 and advance in Champions League; Man United again score 3 yet stay in last place

Guardiola walks off smiling as City stay perfect while PSG, Milan struggle in Champions League

Premier League: Naxxar on cloud nine as magic moment continues

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Martínez scores again as leaders Inter draw 1-1 at second-place Juventus

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Terry Venables, the former England, Tottenham and Barcelona coach, has died at 80

Indictment of El Hiblu 3 ‘the worst possible decision’ – Amnesty International

The Attorney General has taken more than four-and-a-half years to make the worst possible decision, Amnesty International’s Regional Researcher said Thursday. “It is a travesty...

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latest comment from Cilia Debono Emanuel, 01/12/2023 09:36: I agree with Amnesty International that circumstancial evidence shows that three persons now beung indicted (on AG’s advice ) were victims of an illegal pushback rather than aggressors themselves. May I ask ; (i) why did it take the AG so long to make her recommendatons . If she wished to shift responsinility to the Courts she should have done so in the first place , if anything, out of pity for the three young migrants who were made to endure the hardship of detention , undue restriction of mobility and harmful anxiety ; (ii0 Why is the Malta government being so cruelly harsh with poor asylum seekers, whilst at the same time importing thousands of workers from non E.U. countries for cheap labour?

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UN weather agency says 2023 is the hottest year on record, warns of further climate extremes ahead

The U.N. weather agency said Thursday that 2023 is all but certain to be the hottest year on record, and warning of worrying trends that suggest increasing floods, wildfires, glacier melt, and heat...

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Liverpool advance in Europa League; Aubameyang hat trick for Marseille includes overhead kick

Liverpool advanced to the round of 16 of the Europa League with a game to spare after Luis Díaz and Cody Gakpo scored early to set the tone in a 4-0 victory over Austria’s LASK on...

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Malta formally asked to take on OSCE chairmanship for 2024

Malta has been formally asked to take over the chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Foreign Minister Ian Borg said. Borg is attending an OSCE meeting in North...

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President and Mrs Vella visit Maltese patients receiving treatment in the United Kingdom

President George Vella, and Mrs Vella visited Maltese patients receiving treatment in the United Kingdom and the relatives accompanying them. Around 41 patients are currently receiving treatment in...

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latest comment from L F Cassar, 30/11/2023 19:23: Absolute nonsense! The man is first and foremost a medical doctor. The Hippocratic Oath stays with him forever.

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Government launches national cleanliness campaign

A national cleanliness project with the team ‘Keep Clean Together’ has been launched by the Tourism Ministry, with six government entities set to take part. The Ministry said that the...

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latest comment from Edward Grima Baldacchino, 01/12/2023 10:07: extremely welcome and long may it continue growing from strength to strength, this is what we have long required first and foremost - grateful for the evidently strategic approach towards this systematic implementation along with the investment arguably more important for our national health's security than anything else in reality

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El Hiblu 3 case ‘devaluing’ laws against terrorism – Repubblika

The charges brought up against three young men are devaluing laws against terrorism, NGO Repubblika said in a statement. It was referring to the issuing of issued a Bill of Indictment against...

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latest comment from fred, 30/11/2023 16:01: That s why you should take them with a pinch of salt.

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Minister Owen Bonnici holds meeting with Ukraine's Acting Minister of Culture in Kyiv

Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government Owen Bonnici had an official meeting with Ukraine's Acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy Rostyslav Karandieiev, in Kyiv,...

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latest comment from RF, 01/12/2023 07:11: A most cultured Ukrainian meeting Malta's bogan minister who is yet to deliver anything good for the nation.

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Video game development and eSports industry set to contribute 1% to the GDP by 2028 - Minister

During the official opening of Playcon, the expo on video games and esports being held at the MFCC in Ta' Qali, the Minister for Economy, European Funds, and the Arts, Silvio Schembri, said that these...

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UM community comes together to mark 16 days of activism against gender-based violence

Through a number of timely initiatives, the University of Malta has said that it is working to create more awareness on gender-based violence within its community, and beyond. The first such...

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db Foundation raises €27,000 for Malta Community Chest Fund during charity reception

APS Bank's CSR event-packed month

APS Bank introduces e-statements

BNF Bank achieves third-country branch authorisation in the United Kingdom

HSBC Malta wins The Banker’s Bank of the Year Award for 2023

The Malta Chamber hosts European Court of Auditors Delegation Focus on EU expenditure outcomes

MFSA sets up stakeholders panel as part of its three-year strategy

Deloitte Digital Malta elevates client solutions as HubSpot Solution Partner

Governor Scicluna meets with the European Stability Mechanism delegation

The WSC and the Union of WSC Professionals sign a new collective agreement

Landlords will only be able to register up to six people in one dwelling in rent law reform

Malta unanimously approved as OCSE chair for 2024

Israel strikes Gaza after truce expires in clear sign that war has resumed in full force

Government appoints Labour backbencher to chair Sport Malta

Women’s lobby asks: When children are sick, what should parents do?

Italy and Croatia are tough options as lower-seeded teams in Euro 2024 tournament draw

Leading video game development company opens studios in Malta

Air Malta’s replacement to start taking bookings on 4 December

AP Interview: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says war with Russia is in a new phase as winter looms

Hungarian couple jailed after admitting to human trafficking

Man arrested on scaffold next to church has history of stealing, court told

Malta’s first public obstacle course opens at San Klement Park in Żabbar

TMID Editorial: The value of an apology

Unbelievable! Last dense tree canopy in Mosta Square butchered too - BirdLife

70% of St Andrews project now complete - Infrastructure Malta CEO

MEP Cutajar remains steadfast in her work for more affordable and accessible medicines

Top world leaders talk of climate crisis at UN summit

Updated: Terrorism charges filed against El Hiblu 3; defence contests bill of indictment

Agreement reached between EU member states on new European anti-SLAPP laws

‘All MPs should work the hours that they are paid for,’ Abela says when asked about Rosianne Cutajar

TMID Editorial: The hanging threat

Man grievously injured after falling off ladder in Valletta museum

Biker grievously injured in Zurrieq crash

Government says Malta’s first domestic violence hub to start operating shortly

Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100

Malta International Airport is anticipating 7.8 million passengers by end of 2023 - MIA CEO

PN questions if action will be taken for Rosianne Cutajar to pay back money from ITS consultancy job

‘We’re sorry’: Infrastructure Malta says asphalt plant failures caused delays in opening Burmarrad

Indictment of El Hiblu 3 ‘the worst possible decision’ – Amnesty International

UN weather agency says 2023 is the hottest year on record, warns of further climate extremes ahead

Liverpool advance in Europa League; Aubameyang hat trick for Marseille includes overhead kick

Malta formally asked to take on OSCE chairmanship for 2024

President and Mrs Vella visit Maltese patients receiving treatment in the United Kingdom

Government launches national cleanliness campaign

El Hiblu 3 case ‘devaluing’ laws against terrorism – Repubblika

Minister Owen Bonnici holds meeting with Ukraine's Acting Minister of Culture in Kyiv

Video game development and eSports industry set to contribute 1% to the GDP by 2028 - Minister

UM community comes together to mark 16 days of activism against gender-based violence

Judge disallows government appeal request in case over Spring hunting season

ADPD says police must open criminal action against those who created Rosianne Cutajar phantom job

Arsenal hit 6 and advance in Champions League; Man United again score 3 yet stay in last place

PA resumes direct action against illegal Xewkija scrapyard

Road safety: European Parliament seeks to end impunity for non-resident drivers

Alfred Sant calls for European policy in favour of a two-state solution to Middle East problem