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Plans to extend measures to combat hate speech

Thursday, 18 November 2021, 13:53 Last update: about 4 years ago Sabrina Zammit

European Commisioner Helena Dalli today revealed that there are plans for a second framework to extend the coverage of what is currently considered as hate speech.  Addressing a conference about...

66 new Covid-19 cases reported as active cases now over 700

Thursday, 18 November 2021, 12:37 Last update: about 4 years ago

66 new cases of Covid-19 were reported by health authorities on Thursday, as the number of active cases continued its rise. 32 people have recovered, meaning that the number of active cases is...

Seven arrested in drug raids in Marsa, Qormi

Thursday, 18 November 2021, 11:53 Last update: about 4 years ago

Seven persons have been arrested by the police in three drug raids in 24 hours, the police said in a statement. Heroin and cocaine ready to be trafficked were seized in the three...

MCAST launches 6-year strategic plan

Thursday, 18 November 2021, 10:24 Last update: about 4 years ago

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) launched its strategic direction for the next six years in an event presided by Minister for Education Justyne Caruana. This document,...

Ponte Ferries inaugurates new Malta-Sicily route

Thursday, 18 November 2021, 09:34 Last update: about 4 years ago

Ponte Ferries is today kick-starting its service between Malta and Sicily, offering exceptional introductory prices for a one-month Christmas shopping bonanza in Sicily, the company said. Ticket...

Government launches compensation scheme to help fishermen

Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 19:12 Last update: about 4 years ago

The government has launched a scheme to help fishermen cope with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Anton Refalo said. He said that this is the second...

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