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Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:45:00 +0100
7,000 to get second AstraZeneca jab earlier than planned
The health authorities will be administering the second AstraZeneca dose earlier than planned to 7,000 people “as a precaution against the Indian Delta variant”, the Malta Independent is informed.People who received the first dose and who...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:53:00 +0100
Health authorities issue list of precautionary measures for high temperatures
As the temperature continues to rise, the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate has advised the public on the importance of taking the necessary precautions to stay healthy and avoid adverse consequences from the effects of the heat."It...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:28:00 +0100
Impunity, corruption, FATF decision exposing lives of many to great risk - Repubblika
The impunity and corruption that characterised the political scene and Maltese institutions over the past years, as well as the decision by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to grey list Malta are exposing the lives on many families to great ris...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:47:00 +0100
What should I know about the delta variant?
What should I know about the delta variant?It’s a version of the coronavirus that has been found in more than 80 countries since it was first detected in India. It got its name from the World Health Organization, which names notable variants af...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:54:00 +0100
British travel industry urges swifter reopening of sector
The U.K.’s travel industry held a day of action Wednesday, pressing the British government to allow more quarantine-free travel and provide cash-strapped businesses with much-needed financial support.Hundreds of industry workers, including trav...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:39:00 +0100
Malta greylisted by FATF as lobbying efforts prove futile
Members of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) have voted to grey list Malta in a vote taken during a plenary session on Wednesday. The move, which has been widely expected, could have negative consequences on Malta’s financial services and ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:35:00 +0100
Watch: FATF grey listing 'undeserved' and 'unjust' - Prime Minister
The FATF’s decision to grey list Malta was “unjust” and “undeserved,” Prime Minister Robert Abela said this evening. Addressing a press conference alongside Finance Minister Clyde Caruana, Abela said he would have prefer...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:39:00 +0100
Grech calls for setting up of national task force to put Malta back on FATF white list
Opposition Leader Bernard Grech called on the government to work with the opposition by setting up a national task force with the goal of placing Malta back on the FATF white list as soon as possible. Following reports made by the media regardin...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:17:00 +0100
'Scary' Sydney virus cluster blamed on delta variant grows
 Sydney was going through one the “scariest” times of the pandemic as a cluster of the highly contagious delta variant infects more people, an Australian state leader said on Thursday.New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian said s...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:29:00 +0100
Biker grievously injured in Msida collision
A motorcyclist was grievously injured on Thursday morning when the bike she was on was involved in a collision in Msida.The police said the accident took place at 3am in Tal-Qroqq Street.It involved a Peugeot Kisbee bike and a Citroen C1, driven by a...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:11:00 +0100
TMID Editorial: Euro 2020 - Of skin colour and surnames
In 1978, Viv Anderson became the first black footballer to play for England. It was a huge breakthrough and, when it happened, the English media had given it great importance. Anderson earned 30 caps over the following 10 years.Anderson’s prese...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:52:00 +0100
Pietà restaurateurs plead not guilty in money laundering case linked to Debono
The police have charged Keith Testa, 29, and accountant Carlos Dimech, 27, in their personal capacity and as directors of Pietà Marina Caterers Ltd which operates the restaurant Onda Blu in Pietà, in connection with suspected ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:35:00 +0100
Reactions: Grey-listing a 'terrible auto-goal for the Maltese economy' - MEA
The news that Malta has been grey listed by the Financial Action Task Force has dealt a devastating blow for the Maltese economy which will stretch its resilience to its limit, the Malta Employers' Association said.Unlike the COVID pandemic, this cri...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Euro 2020: Line-up for round of 16 completed
The line-up for the round of 16 at the European Championship has been completed with some standout matches.England will play Germany at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday and defending champion Portugal will face top-ranked Belgium in Seville on Sunday.World...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:25:00 +0100
Goretzka keeps Germany in Euro 2020 after draw with Hungary
The second-half subs saved Germany’s day at the European Championship.Leon Goretzka scored in the 84th minute after Timo Werner’s shot was blocked following a run through the defense from Jamal Musiala.That gave the Germans a 2-2 draw wit...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:29:00 +0100
Ronaldo scores 2 penalties to take a step closer to scoring history
Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals are adding up fast, and they are taking Portugal deeper into yet another tournament.Ronaldo scored two penalties Wednesday to help the defending champions secure a 2-2 draw with France and give the team a spot in the r...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:19:00 +0100
Apap Bologna opts for right to silence on most questions; mum on closeness with Muscat, Zammit Lewis
In a grilling during a Public Account Committee (PAC) meeting where barely any answers were provided, Paul Apap Bologna, a former Electrogas director, remained mum when asked whether “he plays table tennis” with former Prime Minister Jose...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:43:00 +0100
No new Covid-19 cases found, as one person recovers
No new cases of Covid-19 were reported by health authorities on Wednesday.One person meanwhile has recovered from the virus, and with no deaths recorded over the past 24 hours, Malta currently has 26 active cases.1,692 swab tests were done on Tuesday...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:31:00 +0100
Malta ‘could’ be added to UK green travel list tomorrow – British media
Multiple media outlets in the United Kingdom are reporting that Malta could be one of two destinations added to the UK’s green travel list as early as tomorrow.First reported by The Times and later picked up by the Independent and the Mirror, a...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:19:00 +0100
Family businesses can benefit from up to €15,000 to address succession planning
Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Miriam Dalli has launched a new scheme to support family businesses in Malta by providing them the opportunity to hire professionals who can help them draw up a strong succession plan. ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:13:00 +0100
Consumers spend €3 million in government Covid-19 vouchers
Economy Minister Silvio Schembri said that €3 million worth of vouchers have already been used by the Maltese public since the scheme was introduced on 7 June.The second voucher scheme was introduced by the government to encourage public spendin...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:49:00 +0100
Court finds human rights violations against transplant patient sentenced for cannabis trafficking
The Court has found human rights violations against Christopher Bartolo, a kidney transplant patient who was sentenced to a five-year jail term in 2017 for trafficking cannabis.Under its jurisdiction as a Constitutional Court, the First Hall Civil Co...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:36:00 +0100
32-year-old arrested after police find over €100,000 worth of drugs
A 32-year-old man from Valletta was arrested by the police for suspected drug trafficking.The man was arrested by the Drug Squad, assisted by the Rapid Intervention Unit.After days of surveillance, the police on Tuesday stopped a vehicle on Triq Borg...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:30:00 +0100
Lewandowski, Poland out of Euro 2020 with 3-2 loss to Sweden
Robert Lewandowski had just headed the ball off the crossbar twice in as many seconds when it landed back at his feet.Standing right in front of Sweden's goal, surely the world player of the year couldn’t fail to score again? Incredibly, he cou...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:32:00 +0100
Bizarre own-goal helps Spain advance to last 16 at Euro 2020
A bizarre blunder by the goalkeeper helped Spain find its scoring touch at the European Championship.And it also helped them advance to the round of 16.An embarrassing own-goal by goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka in the first half put Spain on its w...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:17:00 +0100
Nepalese man seriously injured in Ħamrun collision
A 30-year old Nepalese man from Qormi was taken to Mater Dei Hospital after being injured in a traffic accident.The accident took place in Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp in Ħamrun, at around 11:30am.The police said there was a collision betw...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:55:00 +0100
Updated: Damaged underground cable leads to power cut in central Malta
A damaged underground cable has led to a power cut in the central part of Malta, Enemalta said.In a statement on its Facebook page, Enemalta said that its engineers and technicians are working to repair the damage which led to a power cut in Naxxar, ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:48:00 +0100
Briton who drowned in Qawra had moved to Malta to start new life – report
A Briton who drowned in Qawra last week had moved to Malta to start a new life, the Mirror reports.He was also due to get married later this year.Stephen Martin Thomas, 63, was pronounced dead after being pulled from the water in Qawra on 12 June.The...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:20:00 +0100
Man grievously injured in Marsa fight
A man was taken to hospital with grievous injuries following a fight in Marsa, the police said.The incident took place in Triq it-Tigrija at 10.50pm on Tuesday.The man, aged 44 of Qormi, was involved in a fight with another man and a woman, aged 40 a...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:58:00 +0100
After four months with no cases, New Zealand on edge after virus-infected Australian visits
After enjoying nearly four months without any community transmission of the coronavirus, New Zealanders were on edge Wednesday after health authorities said an infectious traveler from Australia had visited over the weekend.New Zealand has taken a ze...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:16:00 +0100
FATF to vote today on whether or not to grey list Malta
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is set to vote on whether or not Malta will be grey-listed later on today.Despite the fact that Malta passed the Moneyval test after introducing a raft of reforms, particularly to fight money laundering, the cou...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:26:00 +0100
Teenager injured in Rabat traffic accident
A 17-year-old boy was injured on Tuesday evening when the bike he was riding was involved in a crash in Rabat.The accident took place in Triq il-Hobbejza on Tuesday at 6pm.It involved the biker, of Rabat, and a Toyota Starlet driven by a 32-year-old ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:57:00 +0100
New fast ferry service to operate daily to Augusta from August 6
Ponte Ferries’ high-speed craft, HSC Artemis, will operate daily return trips to the conveniently located port of Augusta from August 6.The 96m-long catamaran – which comfortably accommodates 600 passengers and features a deck for both ca...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:29:00 +0100
Biker grievously injured after crash in Rabat
A motorcyclist was grievously injured on Wednesday morning when he lost control of the Yamaha bike he was riding a crashed, the police said.The accident took place in Valletta Road, Rabat, at 1.30am.The biker, aged 30 of Mosta, was taken to hospital ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:04:00 +0100
New Child Tallinja Card campaign to empower children with different needs
Through the Empowering Children Campaign, during the month of July 2021 Malta Public Transport will donate the full registration fee for the Child Tallinja Card to the Malta Trust Foundation. The campaign contributes to a project by the foundation ra...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:11:00 +0100
TMID Editorial: Lawyers - Duties yes, but also responsibility
The Chamber of Advocates has felt the need, once again, to issue a statement expressing its disappointment that lawyers were still the subject of attacks “in sections of the media” and “on the social media”. These attacks, it ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:52:00 +0100
Sterling saviour again: England beat Czechs 1-0 at Euro 2020
At least England now knows it can rely on Raheem Sterling for goals.The scoring touch missing at his last three tournaments has been rediscovered on home territory, and it gave his team first place in its group.It was Sterling's second goal at Euro 2...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:58:00 +0100
Masters course in STEM Education and Engagement launched
The Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) and the Institute for Education (IfE) have come together to set up a Masters course in STEM Education and Engagement. The initiative was taken in response to the growing demand of educational instit...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:42:00 +0100
New guidelines: Government ads should be relevant enough to justify public funds spent on them
The message communicated by government advertisements should be of sufficient relevance to justify the public funds spent on it, according to draft guidelines issued by the Office of the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life. The guidelines, whic...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:40:00 +0100
Five new Covid-19 cases reported
Five new cases of Covid-19 were reported by health authorities on Tuesday.One person meanwhile has recovered, meaning that the number of active cases currently stands at 27.No deaths related to the virus were recorded in the last 24 hours.1,649 swab ...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:19:00 +0100
Artists’ demonstration temporarily suspended as talks with government continue
A demonstration by artists that was planned for Thursday evening has been suspended, but the event could be back on if no agreement is reached with the authorities. The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) had planned to hold...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:29:00 +0100
‘Double standards’: Cutajar says Repubblika remained silent when PN MP donated food to NGO
Suspended Parliamentary Secretary Rosianne Cutajar has called out Repubblika’s “double standards,” saying the NGO remained silent when PN MP Jason Azzopardi donated food to a women’s charity located in his district.Last week, ...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:48:00 +0100
Degiorgio brothers take rejection of presidential pardon to court
The Degiorgio brothers have filed two cases against the President’s decision to refuse their request for a presidential pardon.George and Alfred Degiorgio – both accused of being hitmen behind the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia – ...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:35:00 +0100
Sliema local council clamps down on e-scooters on promenade
The Sliema local council has clamped down on the use of e-scooters on the town promenade, saying that a number of avoidable incidents had taken place involving the illegal use of such vehicles.The council said in a statement that it had received nume...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:10:00 +0100
English man reported missing last month found 'safe and well'
An English man who was reported missing last month has been found 'safe and well', police said on Tuesday.57-year-old Gerry Eaton was reported missing on 23 May after being last seen near his residence in Mellieha.Police said in a statement that Eato...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:36:00 +0100
New scheme: Businesses can benefit from up to €20,000 to reduce the use of plastic
A new scheme by Malta Enterprise will allow businesses to benefit from up to €20,000 to reduce the use of plastic.Malta Enterprise has launched a scheme to support retail shops and businesses who want to reduce single-use-plastics in their opera...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:56:00 +0100
Croatia advance at Euro 2020 with Modric leading the way
Luka Modrić lurked on the edge of the area, waiting for the ball to come to him before perfectly stroking it into the top corner with the outside of his boot.At 35, this may well be the Croatia captain's last European Championship, and he doesn&...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:50:00 +0100
South of Malta in traffic gridlock after shoddy contractor work
The south of Malta found itself in traffic gridlock on Tuesday morning after shoddy work by a contractor at the Santa Venera tunnel.An Infrastructure Malta spokesman said that a contractor had cleared a water culvert in preparation for resurfacing wo...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:10:00 +0100
Malta’s grey-listing would ‘spare no sector’, developers warn
The Malta Developers Association (MDA) said in a statement that it is closely monitoring the serious threat of Malta being grey listed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).On Wednesday, the FATF is expected to take a decision on whether or not t...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:56:00 +0100
Rainstorms bring relief as Europe suffers summer heat wave; Malta Met Office issues warning
Thunderstorms brought a much-needed cooldown to parts of Western Europe over the weekend as the continent sweltered under its first summer heat wave. Dozens of people were reported drowned as they sought relief from the heat.Forecasters predicted fur...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:46:00 +0100
Another first for MDH Toxicology Labs, with best performance in toxicology case study
In the LGC Toxicology Case Study performance report issued in April 2021, which included 21 participating laboratories, Mater Dei’s Toxicology Lab obtained the highest overall performance score, a statement read. “Samples of the Exte...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:01:00 +0100
Two men injured in construction site accident
Two men from Bangladesh were taken to Mater Dei Hospital at 10am on Tuesday, after suffering injuries on a construction site.The accident occurred on Triq Vincenzo Dimech, Floriana. The two men, aged 40 and 24, were injured as stones fell on them. Bo...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
UEFA declines Munich application for rainbow-coloured stadium
UEFA has declined the Munich city council’s application to have its stadium illuminated in rainbow colors for Germany’s final European Championship group game against Hungary on Wednesday.The governing body said in a statement Tuesday tha...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:11:00 +0100
FATF: We are implementing changes in good faith and we will not stop here – Finance Minister
Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said Monday that he will be spending the next 48 hours trying to persuade “those who need convincing” that Malta deserves to pass the FATF test. Malta is facing the prospect of being grey listed by the Finan...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:12:00 +0100
Key challenges on Malta’s economic vision for the next 10 years discussed with the private sector
The Maltese government wants to position Malta as a flourishing “digital island of the future” and amongst the best global economies, with national competitiveness as its core, Economy Minister Silvio Schembri said.Schembri said that such...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:03:00 +0100
TMID Editorial: SLAPP lawsuits - Time for action
It was great to hear that EU institutions are taking the issue of SLAPP lawsuits seriously, and seem to be working on ways to tackle this issue. Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) are aimed at chilling free speech. It i...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:25:00 +0100
Italy to remove mask-wearing restrictions outdoors from June 28
Mask-wearing outdoors in Italy will no longer be required in virtually all of the country starting on June 28.Health Minister Roberto Speranza tweeted Monday night that the mask requirement for outdoors will be eliminated in those parts of Italy in d...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:56:00 +0100
Southgate wants England to excite again as last 16 looms
With a place in the round of 16 secured before taking to the field again, England has a chance to rediscover its attacking flair against the Czech Republic on Tuesday at the European Championship.“We’ve got to produce the football that gi...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:28:00 +0100
Updated: Weapons, explosives found underwater reportedly linked to Maksar brothers
Weapons, munitions and explosives were found at the bottom of the sea in Rabat on Sunday, police said on Monday.Several reports on Monday afternoon said that the find was linked to Robert and Adrian Agius - better known as the Maksar brothers - who c...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:30:00 +0100
Daphne Caruana Galizia prize for journalism to be launched today
The Daphne Caruana Galizia prize for journalism is set to be launched today at 2pm.Journalists are invited to present their submissions in a competition for outstanding journalism through the European Parliament, with the prize money set at €20,...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:44:00 +0100
Cabinet again advises President to refuse Degiorgio pardon request
The government has once again advised the President to refuse a pardon request by George and Alfred Degiorgio.In a short statement, the government said that it had advised the President not to accept the request for pardon and that it was doing so in...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 08:43:00 +0100
Webinar discusses freedom of expression: binding measures on SLAPP suits in the pipeline - Metsola
A webinar discussing ‘Strengthening Application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: Freedom of Expression and Information,” took place today, with special attention given to Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).Th...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:07:00 +0100
Denmark beat Russia 4-1 to advance at Euro 2020
After scoring a goal to help Denmark advance at the European Championship, Joakim Maehle walked straight to a TV camera and formed a “10” with his fingers.That was for Christian Eriksen.Maehle's 82nd-minute goal put some extra gloss on a ...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:08:00 +0100
Belgium beat Finland, perfect in group play at Euro 2020
Three straight wins, seven goals and its top players with game time in their legs.For Belgium, the group stage at the European Championship could hardly have gone better.The world’s top-ranked team beat Finland 2-0 on Monday to finish in first ...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:53:00 +0100
Positive virus case disrupts Scotland, England at Euro 2020
A coronavirus infection created disruption for two teams at the European Championship on Monday after a positive test for Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour also led to two England players having to self-isolate.Midfielder Mason Mount and left back Be...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:38:00 +0100
Active cases down to 23 after one new Covid-19 case found
The number of active cases has continued to decrease after just one Covid-19 case was registered on Monday.Five people were declared as recovered from the virus, meaning that Malta currently has 23 active cases of the virus.No new deaths were recorde...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:30:00 +0100
Crowdfunding campaign for legal action against db Group project raises around €18,000
A number of organisations have so far collected around €18,000 in a crowdfunding campaign launched for legal action against the db Group project in Pembroke.11 NGOs had launched a crowdfunding campaign to finance appeals against the project. The...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:31:00 +0100
‘The NGOs outsmarted the Opposition’ – Aaron Farrugia
The PN lacks detailed proposals on the environment, and "although they criticise, they do not produce anything of substance in this regard," Minister for the Environment Aaron Farrugia said. He spoke in Parliament after Robert Cutajar said that ...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:43:00 +0100
ERA cannot continue to take ‘toothless’ decisions – Robert Cutajar
The Environment Resource Authority (ERA) needs to change the way it operates and it cannot remain "toothless" when taking decisions, PN MP Robert Cutajar said in parliament.The ERA has been increasingly attracting criticism for decisions which i...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:55:00 +0100
255 employers caught employing people without a work permit in 2020
255 employers were caught employing 2,308 people without a work permit in 2020, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said in response to a Parliamentary Question.The question was posed by PN MP Ivan Bartolo.The minister said that Jobsplus takes action agai...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:05:00 +0100
Transport Malta offering a shuttle service during works carried out in Mġarr
In order to reduce the inconvenience to the public as a result of the roadworks on Triq Sir Temi Zammit in Mġarr, Transport Malta is offering a shuttle service between Mosta, Żebbiegħ and Mġarr until these road works are completed...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 21:53:00 +0100
Netherlands defeat North Macedonia for third win at Euro 2020
Memphis Depay scored one, he set up Georginio Wijnaldum for the next two, and the Netherlands made it three out of three.The Dutch team completed the group stage at the European Championship with a 3-0 victory over North Macedonia on Monday, the seco...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 21:51:00 +0100
Austria beat Ukraine 1-0 to advance at Euro 2020
A chaotic 15-minute span for Christoph Baumgartner gave Austria the win they wanted and the advancement they craved.The midfielder was involved in a clash of heads early in the first half, then scored the only goal in Austria’s 1-0 victory over...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:30:00 +0100
€140 million spent on Corradino Correctional Facility between 2010 and 2020
Over €140 million was spent on Corradino Correctional Facility in Paola between 2010 and 2020, Minister for Home Affairs Byron Camilleri said. The year 2020 saw the highest amount spent, with almost €24 million (€23,958,466) spent in t...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:56:00 +0100
Application to erect greenhouses, solar panels in Gozo recommended for refusal
A planning application to erect greenhouses, which would include integrated solar panels, a substation and landscaping around the site, has been recommended by refusal, due to concerns over the project’s visual impact.The site in question, loca...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:07:00 +0100
Maritime archaeology to be discussed in Heritage Malta masterclass
On Thursday 24th June, at 6.30pm, Heritage Malta will be livestreaming on Facebook a masterclass about maritime archaeology in Malta in the 21st century.It will be delivered by Professor Timmy Gambin, who heads the agency's Underwater Cultural Herita...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:36:00 +0100
TMID Editorial: Aesthetics policy - It needs to offer true solutions
An aesthetics policy for buildings in Malta is in the pipeline and it is indeed most needed, especially given the way some localities have seen a hotchpotch of designs.The uglification of certain localities around the Maltese islands is a reality. Bl...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:16:00 +0100
Mediterranean-wide collaboration to improve conservation status of two endemic seabird species
BirdLife Malta has launched another EU-funded scientific study which aims to improve the conservation status of two endemic seabird species in the Mediterranean Basin.The LIFE PanPuffinus! project is a unique transboundary collaboration which will pr...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:46:00 +0100
Fire in St Paul’s Bay hotel brought under control
A fire broke out at a hotel on Triq il-Kahli, Qawra this morning at 9.15am.The police informed this newsroom that nobody was injured and the fire is under control.TVM reported that 100 hotel guests and workers were evacuated during the fire. Pho...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Farrugia wants aesthetics policy introduced ‘as soon as possible’
Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia wants to implement an aesthetics policy “as soon as possible.”The uglification of certain areas around the Maltese islands has been concerning over recent years, with worries about the design of buildin...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:58:00 +0100
Polish flag carrier LOT launches operations from Malta International Airport
Malta International Airport today welcomed LOT Polish Airlines, marking the launch of a biweekly scheduled service to the Polish capital during the summer months.LOT Polish Airlines’ service will further strengthen the Maltese islands...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:12:00 +0100
Educational campaign for more prudent behaviour at sea launched
Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg launched an educational campaign entitled ‘Il-Baħar Ingawduh Flimkien’, by Transport Malta with the aim of pushing towards more responsibility and prudent behaviour...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:30:00 +0100
More admissions for attempted suicide recorded during pandemic
An increase in cases of suicide attempts was recorded at Mount Carmel Hospital since the Covid-19 pandemic started, a study conducted by a specialist trainee in psychiatry has noted.The pandemic has affected many lives from different angles, and unfo...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:30:00 +0100
PN’s energy bills battle emulates Labour’s VAT on cars pledge… with a difference
Months before the real election campaign starts, the Nationalist Party seems to have chosen the battleground on which it wants to fight its way back to power. Or attempt to.Over the past few weeks it has concentrated, almost solely, on the way it say...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:50:00 +0100
One new Covid-19 case registered, three people recover
One new Covid-19 case was registered on Sunday, as three more people recovered from the virus.Currently, there are 27 active cases of Covid-19 in the country, the health authorities said in their daily update. No new deaths were registered.625,844 do...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:29:00 +0100
Watch: Fireworks that caused fire in Gozo had all necessary permits
A fire that broke out in the area known as l-Irdum tas-Sikek, in Xaghra, Gozo, made the rounds on social media, as it was apparently caused by a fireworks display.The fire broke out at 11.30 pm on Saturday evening, and Gozo and Civil Protection Offic...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
EC plans to have anti-SLAPP initiative in place by end of the year – Vera Jourova
The EU always said that the media is the fourth pillar of democracy. In recent years we have seen how public trust in the media has declined and revenue is decreasing. What is the Commission going to do about this situation?I believe that media freed...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 21:19:00 +0100
Italy's reserves beat Wales 1-0 at Euro 2020
Italy’s reserves really do play as well as its starters. Or just about.Roberto Mancini has been saying for weeks that all 26 members of his squad are starters. And after beating Wales 1-0 on Sunday despite making eight changes to his starting l...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:39:00 +0100
‘Bernard Grech wants to see Malta grey-listed’ – Robert Abela
PN leader Bernard Grech is inviting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to greylist Malta, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Sunday, as he expressed his "great disappointment" at a letter sent by the PN to the FATF.Abela was asked on Sunday in a...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 14:01:00 +0100
Suspect arrested as shops, cars vandalised in Mellieha
A 25-year-old Syrian man who resides in St Paul's Bay is being held under arrest over acts of vandalism performed on vehicles and shops in Mellieha.At 3am on Sunday morning, the police were informed that someone was throwing stones at vehicles on Tri...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 16:46:00 +0100
72-year-old motorbike rider injured in accident
A man was seriously injured in a traffic accident at 9am.The accident took place on Triq Dawret, St Paul's Bay, between a motorbike being ridden by a 72-year-old Hamrun resident and a car. The 72-year-old man was taken to Mater Dei Hospital.A magiste...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 13:47:00 +0100
€2.12 million for Fondazzjoni Arka to provide residential services for persons with disability
Fondazzjoni Arka is set to receive more than €2.12 million between July 2021 and June 2024, to provide residential services to persons with disability.The agreement was signed between the ​​​​​​​​&...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:17:00 +0100
Bernard Grech defends letter he wrote to the FATF, says it was about defending the country
Opposition Leader Bernard Grech defended his letter to the Financial Action Task Force during an interview on party media on Sunday.PN Leader Bernard Grech had written to the Financial Action Task Force, telling it that a PN government would bring ba...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 07:12:00 +0100
Hotter than thought: Temperatures to rise to a sizzling 40 degrees Celsius in first week of summer
The Met Office is expecting feel like temperaturues to rise to a sizzling 40 degrees Celsius this week.The summer season officially starts Monday when temperatures are set to rise by two degrees from Sunday's 34 (feel like 36) to 36 (feel like 38).Bu...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 07:30:00 +0100
Covid-19: Malta’s coronavirus reproduction rate stands below 0.2
The Coronavirus reproduction rate in Malta now stands below 0.2, statistician Vincent Marmara said. In his weekly blog for The Malta Independent on Sunday, Marmara said that the past week has been extremely positive as a low number of Covid-19 cases ...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 19:57:00 +0100
Verstappen pushing Hamilton hard in thrilling F1 title race
Lewis Hamilton's wish for a closer Formula One title fight is coming true.And Max Verstappen looks like a rival who will take some stopping, judging by his impressive win at the French Grand Prix on Sunday.It was Verstappen's second win in three race...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100
TMIS Editorial: Mental health – there’s nothing to be ashamed of
The Malta Independent on Sunday today reports that, over the past few weeks, the health authorities saw a surge in suicide attempts, the majority of which were in some way linked to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, this situation ...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:30:00 +0100
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Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Italy's reserves anxious to face Wales at Euro 2020
Why stop now?That’s Italy’s approach for its final group match at the European Championship against Wales.The Azzurri have already advanced to the round of 16 but they are playing with so much spirit and audacity that it’s gotten to...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 07:02:00 +0100
Partygoers, police injured at curfew-busting rave in France
French police clashed with party-goers as they tried to break up an unauthorized rave in western France, authorities said Saturday. A 22-year-old man lost his hand and several others were injured amid the violence, including police.The tensions erupt...



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