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Sat,15 May 2021 10:58:36 +0200
ADPD endorses abortion decriminalisation: ‘Maltese law not fit for purpose’
Green Party ADPD says abortion should be limited to protect life of woman, in cases of rape and incest, and when pregnancy is not viable

Sat,15 May 2021 09:46:39 +0200
Dutch follow suit after Danes lift tourism restrictions on travel to Malta
Both Denmark and the Netherlands have announced that Malta will be the first country in yellow category

Sat,15 May 2021 08:14:44 +0200
Fines for Coast Road cameras to kick in as from 24 May
Grace period for 14-23 May on two new speed cameras where overspeeding dirvers will receive a notification, before fines kick in from 24 May

Sat,15 May 2021 08:12:42 +0200
NGOs balk at Calypso cave ‘makeover’ for souvenir shop and interpretation centre
The Environment and Resources Authority is calling on the Gozo ministry to downscale a 44sq.m ‘interpretation centre’ and souvenir shop atop Gozo’s fabled Calypso cave

Fri,14 May 2021 17:46:09 +0200
Malta must denounce Israel’s actions – NGOs
NGOs call on government to denounce Israel’s actions in the current Palestinian conflict

Fri,14 May 2021 16:45:24 +0200
Couple accused of importing synthetic drugs have bail confirmed on appeal
Court of Criminal Appeal grants bail to couple accused of importing a kilogram of synthetic drugs

Fri,14 May 2021 16:09:37 +0200
Cannabis reform: Government sitting on the fence between decriminalisation and legalisation - Sedqa
The national anti-addiction agency, Sedqa, opposes the legalisation of any psychoactive substances but if cannabis cultivation is to be allowed government might as well legalise its use

Fri,14 May 2021 14:59:20 +0200
[WATCH] Pilot project to test autonomous buses launched
Transport Minister Ian Borg says in coming months autonomous buses will be tested on four routes 

Fri,14 May 2021 14:52:36 +0200
Labour Party takes no stand on decriminalisation of abortion
The Labour Party parliamentary group says it will follow the discussion in society on abortion • Robert Abela reaffirms position against abortion but willing to listen

Fri,14 May 2021 14:28:15 +0200
Cassola files constitutional case challenging election gender quotas
Independent candidate Arnold Cassola says a gender quota mechanism approved by parliament is ‘discriminatory’ and breaches human rights

Fri,14 May 2021 14:20:55 +0200
Court finds sufficient evidence for indictment in police rape case
Glenn Carabott stands charged with rape, non-consensual sexual acts, taking a video of the non-consensual encounter, sexual harassment and committing a crime he was duty bound to prevent

Fri,14 May 2021 13:32:13 +0200
European Banks perform in Q1 | Calamatta Cuschieri
Markets summary

Fri,14 May 2021 12:47:52 +0200
Sliema double murder: Getaway driver requests downgrading of murder charges
Court expert values gold items recovered from the scene at over €106,000

Fri,14 May 2021 12:32:19 +0200
Malta registers one new COVID case, below-17s to receive Pfizer and Moderna
COVID-19 update for 14 May | 1 new case •  10 recoveries •  180 active cases •  Swab tests past 24 hours 2,017 • Vaccine doses administered until Thursday 406,921

Fri,14 May 2021 11:49:43 +0200
Gozo Fast Ferry's vessels arrive in Malta
Gozo Fast Ferry Ltd’s eco-friendly, high-speed passenger crafts arrive in Malta from Singapore

Fri,14 May 2021 10:47:56 +0200
Yorgen Fenech claims fair trial breach by public inquiry
Fenech, who is accused of masterminding the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, says his rights have been ‘repeatedly ignored and breached’ by the public inquiry board

Fri,14 May 2021 09:15:49 +0200
Malta’s modest, delicious ftira gets UNESCO recognition for its cultural heritage
The trailblazing success of the ftira at UNESCO will lead the way for other Maltese traditions to find their place with this international representation of humanity

Fri,14 May 2021 08:12:13 +0200
[WATCH] As PN closes door on abortion decriminalisation, Labour toys with ‘internal discussion’ on Farrugia bill
The playbook is: Labour hasn’t closed the doors, unlike the PN, but abortion is not on our electoral programme

Fri,14 May 2021 07:44:04 +0200
Cannabis: a very costly prohibition | Andrew Bonello
ReLeaf Malta’s contribution to the consultative process launched by the Government of Malta on the White Paper, Towards the Strengthening of the Legal Framework on the Responsible Use of Cannabis

Fri,14 May 2021 07:29:31 +0200
Did COVID-19 pandemic change waste habits in Maltese towns?
Sharp increase in separated organic waste in St Julian’s and Swieqi, but nationally mixed-waste bags increase by 2% and at a higher rate in large urban centres



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