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Local councils Day 2 recap: Gap between PN and PL falls by another 9,485 votes

The gap between the Nationalist Party and the Labour Party fell by another 9,485 votes when compared to 2019 on the second day of vote counting in Naxxar on Thursday.The PN had already made up...

Live: Final day of counting – PN holds Munxar, San Lawrenz

The third and final day of counting in Naxxar for the local council elections is today, where the votes for the remaining 23 local councils will be counting.So far, the trend is showing a shift...

People now living in Siggiewi housing estate, Galdes says as he criticises PN’s ‘vindictive’ move

Housing Minister Roderick Galdes said that people are now living in the Siggiewi housing estate as he criticised the PN’s “vindictive” move to take the matter to court, and noted...

Pope Francis becomes first pontiff to address a G7 summit, raises alarm about AI

Pope Francis challenged leaders of the world’s wealthy democracies Friday to keep human dignity foremost in developing and using artificial intelligence, warning that such powerful technology...

Fifth call launched to develop innovative projects by water and energy researchers

The Energy and Water Agency has launched its fifth call for research and innovation projects in water and energy. Since 2020, 13 water and energy research projects have benefitted from this initiative...

Bernard Grech says the public has strengthened the PN in almost all localities

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech said Thursday that the public has chosen to strengthen the PN in almost all localities, as it continued to gain seats in the Local Council elections.Speaking to...

Temporary road to Pama complex closed after ombudsman’s office intervention

The temporary road that was opened to lead to the Pama complex in Mosta has been closed following the intervention of the ombudsman's office after complaints had been received by residents, the office...

Magistrate orders return of Sicilian man convicted of organised crime charges

A court has ordered the return of 32-year-old Gianluca Caruso to Sicily, in order to serve a prison sentence following his conviction on charges related to organised crime and drug trafficking,...

G7 leaders tackle the issue of migration on the second day of their summit in Italy

Leaders of theGroup of Seven leading industrialized nationsturned their attention to migration at the start of the second day of their summit Friday, seeking ways to combat trafficking and...

Labour wins all seats in Cospicua, but PN takes San Gwann, Msida from PL as Birkirkara is deadlocked

The second round of counting of votes for local council elections will be held today in Naxxar.Yesterday, on the first day, the Labour Party won the majority of councils but saw it majority...

latest comment from Anonimu Malti, 14/06/2024 04:51:Mela sewwa kienu qaluli li l' ID Card ta Ģahan qegheda fuq Bormla. Komplu igbdu il bieb warajkhom... TA BAHARHOM...

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Commissioner of Police and Attorney General should lead from the front – Daphne Foundation

The prosecution for corruption while in office of a former prime minister, several of his ministers, senior state authority officials, and other associates, is unprecedented, yet the Attorney General...

latest comment from adrian borg cardona, 14/06/2024 11:11:They are leading from the back. Working on their strategy to get all charges dropped.

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Birkirkara deadlocked as independent candidate wins a seat

The Birkirkara local council is yet another council in this election which has ended up deadlocked due to an independent candidate getting elected.Kaylocke Buhagiar won 999 votes to get elected...

latest comment from MT_MT, 14/06/2024 12:10:Aħjar!

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TMID Editorial: Cushy jobs?

A particular statement the Prime Minister made on party media last Monday has opened the door to many questions, and also much criticism.Abela, during the interview, questioned "how sensitive...

GWU tells Abela not to tar all workers with the same brush

The General Workers Union told the Prime Minister not to tar all employees with the same brush.It was reacting to comments made by Robert Abela, who blamed civil service employees for...

latest comment from KLAUS, 14/06/2024 07:12:Well, where might the money not have been spent in the right places? Instead of throwing several hundred million euros on the street or into the wrong pockets for charity for the well-meaning PL, or for shabby hospital deals, perhaps this so-called Prime Minister should have thought twice before continuing his predecessor's miserable activities. Time for him to step down.

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Two men injured in Zurrieq collision

Two men were injured when the car they were in was involved in a crash in Zurrieq on Thursday afternoon.The accident took place in Independence Avenue at 2.15pm.It involved an Opel Cumbo...

MEA consultant says recent scandals ‘rocked country, shattered trust’

There is a strong sense among the Maltese social partners and civil society about the need to address a worsening deficit in the rule of law, MEA president Joe Farrugia said Wednesday. In...

latest comment from Tony Cutajar, 14/06/2024 03:18:And how can workers 'aspire to a better life' when salaries are so pitiful? Workers do not eat dreams. The salaries need to be at par with those of mainland Europe. Anyone operating at the expense of employees should not be operating in the first place.

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Home fans anxious to see if Germany can fire up Euro 2024 in opener against canny Scotland

The sound of bagpipes, and men in kilts on the streets of Munich — Scotland is in town and the excitement is ramping up ahead of the European Championship curtain-raiser on Friday.Host...

A historic revival: The €35 million St John’s Gardens project

Breathing new life into Valletta's historical landscapeThis ambitious initiative, known as the St John's Gardens project, promises to turn the St John's Ditch into a beautifully landscaped...

latest comment from Mario Mifsud, 14/06/2024 11:42:According to this piece, "St John's Ditch, part of Valletta's formidable fortifications, played a crucial role in the city's defence during the Great Siege of 1565". Really?!!!!!

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HV Hospitality welcomes Court of Appeal decision on Comino project

HV Hospitality on Thursday welcomed the decision taken by theCourt ofAppeal on the Comino Project this week whichre-confirmsthe adequacy and good standing of the environmental...

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latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 14/06/2024 07:10:And that is a good thing. It would have reminded them of how incompetent the Police Force is

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NGOs vow to fight on to save Comino from urbanisation

NGOs opposing the urban village being proposed by Hili Group on Comino are vowing to fight on to save the islet from further commercialization and over-construction. The Court of...

latest comment from L F Cassar, 13/06/2024 17:00:ERA would have no choice but to agree with the development if the Government is in favour of it. Let's not forget that ERA is no real agency, autonomous of the so-called Establishment, but merely a sugar-coated Government department entirely controlled by politicians, their proxies and/or lackeys.

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New transformer at Buġibba Distribution Centre will strengthen capacity by 50%

Enemalta’s investment at the Buġibba Distribution Centre is set to reinforce the centre’s capacity by 50%, thanks to the installation of a brand new transformer, delivered this week,...

Money to improve Maltese tourism product ‘couldn’t be found’ despite reckless sponsorships - PN

Budgetary promises regarding the tourism sector have yet to be fulfilled, the Nationalist Party has said.The PN noted the announcement by which the Tourism Authority revealed plans to add sand...

latest comment from RF, 14/06/2024 08:01:Money seems to be only found if kickbacks are available hence the futile projects.

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Value of residential property deals in May reaches more than €300m – NSO

The NSO said Thursday that in May 2024 the number of final deeds of sale relating to residential property amounted to 1,077, that is a decrease of six deeds when compared to those registered in May...

Industrial site in Hal Far proposed to be rezoned as buffer for Natura 2000 site

A large parcel of land designated for industrial development in Hal Far may potentially be re-zoned to become a buffer zone to safeguard the adjacent Natura 2000 area after the Planning Authority...

latest comment from Kevin Casha, 13/06/2024 11:19:A good step... many more areas should be designated like this... its already late.

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4.6% rise in number of persons in employment – NSO

During the first quarter of 2024, the Labour Force Survey estimates that total number of persons in employment was 306,571, 4.6 per cent higher when compared to the previous year, the NSO said...

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