Azerbaigian
Vai alla Scheda Paese »He who searches for his beloved is not afraid of the world.
— Nizami Ganjavi
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Millions of people still experiencing chronic hunger, according to 2017 Global Hunger Index
Source: Concern Worldwide, Welthungerhilfe, International Food Policy Research Institute Country: WorldGlobal hunger levels have fallen more than a quarter since 2000, however eight countries suffer from extremely alarming or alarming levels of hunger. Report Rates Hunger “Serious”, “Alarming” or “Extremely Alarming” in 52 countries 27 Percent Reduction in Global Hunger Index Scores ...
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TMID Editorial: Juncker’s investment screening proposal - A little too late for Malta, maybe
When European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker yesterday announced a proposal for a new EU framework for investment screening when non-EU foreign or state-owned companies purchase European energy infrastructure, the hearts of at least several members of the Maltese government must have skipped a beat or two.That is because some of ...
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Call for end to Turkey’s membership bid has to be discussed by the EU – Minister Carmelo Abela
Foreign Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela has said that calls to bring Turkey's EU membership bid to an end need to be discussed by the EU."As things stand, Turkey is an EU candidate country and the call made by the two leading candidates in Germany's upcoming federal election to end EU ...
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The fight for justice
As the person occupying the Nationalist Party’s centre stage, Simon Busuttil became the main target of blame for the second consecutive massive electoral defeat for the party. An onslaught on Busuttil was launched soon after the result became known. Kurt Farrugia, who is paid from people’s taxes as head of government communications, portrayed himself like he was the spokesman ...
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Israeli firm loses kamikaze-drone export license after complaint it carried out live demo on Armenian army
Defense Minister freezes license for Azerbaijan amid investigation over reports that Aeronautics demonstrated use of aircraft by attacking Armenian army position
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Israeli firm loses kamikaze-drone export license after complaint it carried out live demo on Armenian army
Defense Minister freezes license for Azerbaijan amid investigation over reports that Aeronautics demonstrated use of aircraft by attacking Armenian army position
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Erdoğan to make three foreign visits in September
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to visit Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and New York in September.
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'Farrugia speaks as though Maltese are ignorant': PN president hits back at OPM spokesman
The government's head of communications took the Maltese people "to be fools" when he swept governance concerns under the carpet and instead denigrated Opposition Leader Simon Busuttil, the Nationalist Party's executive president has written. In an opinion piece titled 'Corruption has a spokesman', Ann Fenech hit back at Kurt Farrugia, who ...
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Turkey condemns Armenia’s howitzer attack on Azerbaijan
The Turkish Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Armenia’s howitzer attack on Azerbaijan’s Fuzuli region on July 4
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Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia forge e-commerce cooperation
Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia signed a deal on June 1 to help their small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) secure easier access to the global e-commerce market.
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Tony Blair refuses to comment on corruption in Labour government he endorsed
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, who last Sunday endorsed Prime Minister Joseph Muscat in a pre-recorded video clip did not reply to questions sent by this newsroom whether he was aware of the corruption revelations and the Magisterial inquiries investigating the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff and Minister Konrad ...
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Editorial: Russian red herring for breakfast - Why would Putin want to elect Simon Busuttil?
Yesterday will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the more bizarre days in Maltese electoral history.But before delving into the somewhat murky waters of the Prime Minister’s cloak and dagger, and diplomatically dangerous, assertions about Russia’s nefarious interests in Maltese political affairs one central question needs to be ...
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iSurvey: relative majority believe PL electoral promises most, 20% believe in neither
Despite being marred by allegations of corruption, the Labour Party (PL) has still managed to garner a relative majority of respondents who believe its electoral promises over those made by the Nationalist Party (PN).With Malta’s snap election just around the corner, both parties are scrambling to simultaneously come out with ...
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Analysis: Election Roundup – Day 18 - Protecting whistleblowers and sources
The fundamentals of our democracy are once again a main issue in this election campaign.And the situation does not appear rosy at all.Editors have been asked to reveal their sources. Whistleblowers who should be getting protection are receiving notice of criminal libel. Emails that were sent by the Nationalist Party ...
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No stone unturned by Pilatus Bank to uncover source who leaked FIAU authentic reports
The owner and Chairman of Pilatus Bank, Seyed Ali Sadr Hasheminejad, is taking every possible measure to uncover the source that leaked two FIAU reports, of which the contents of one was revealed in this newspaper.Earlier this week, Pilatus Bank filed an urgent criminal complaint (kwerela) to establish the source ...
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'Incredulous' that Pilatus Bank continues operating in Malta
Despite the allegations involving Pilatus Bank, which showed it was a "money laundering machine", it was incredible that it was allowed to continue operating as usual, the Opposition leader said today. The fact that the Malta Financial Services Authority has permitted the bank to continue operating as though nothing has happened ...
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EU Parliament to hold plenary session on Malta in June, after election
The European Parliament is set to discuss the situation in Malta after the island’s general elections, during a plenary session which will take place sometime in June, most likely on 13 or 14.A well informed EU Parliament source speaking with this newsroom explained that the reason for this debate is not ...
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ADB agrees to lend $500 million to Azeri gas project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to provide a $500 million loan to Azerbaijan's Shah Deniz 2 project, the Azeri finance ministry said today. The ADB said earlier this year it was considering lending money to Azerbaijan to help fund the second stage of development of the Shah Deniz natural ...
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iSurvey: Just over half rate government’s performance favourably, PN gains four points
The embattled Labour Party continues to enjoy approval ratings by the majority of respondents according to this seventh edition of the iSurvey, just weeks before Malta and Gozo head to the voting stations and make their choice.Despite daily developments on allegations that the Prime Minister and his wife are involved ...
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EXCLUSIVE: €1 million transferred into PEP account – FIAU Report
Evidence which has reached The Malta Independent from a source who worked closely with Pilatus Bank until a few months ago suggests that an FIAU investigation into Pilatus Bank on dubious accounts held for Politically Exposed Persons in Malta and Azerbaijan resulted in a damning report which has been kept ...
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Attorney General has duty to provide explanation to the public - Simon Busuttil
Attorney General Peter Grech had seen the FIAU report on Pilatus Bank and did not do anything about it, and therefore he should provide an explanation to the public for his inaction, Leader of the Opposition Simon Busuttil said today.Addressing a press conference at Gardjola Gardens, Senglea, on the fourth ...