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Updated: Beppe Fenech Adami claims there are people registered twice on the electoral register
PN Deputy Leader Beppe Fenech Adami called out certain issues in the electoral register today, stating that there are people registered twice in the Electoral register, using different identity cards. This he said, "is a threat to democracy as they can vote twice".Parliament was debating the motion tabled by Prime ...
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Updated: ‘Are the police there to work for us, or for the government?” – Simon Busuttil
Opposition Leader Simon Busuttil highlighted a number of recent cases in Malta where the police appeared to be acting in favour of the government instead of the public. He alleged that the government has seen four police commissioners come and go, until settling on this fifth one because it waited ...
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Updated (7): Terror in London - 5 dead in vehicle, knife attack near British Parliament
A knife-wielding man went on a deadly rampage at the heart of Britain's seat of power Wednesday, mowing down pedestrians on London's Westminster Bridge before stabbing an armed police officer to death inside the gates of Parliament. Five people were killed, including the attacker, and about 20 others were injured.Lawmakers, lords, staff ...
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INDEPTH: Government will amend Party Financing law to give PL second chance to register
Government will be changing the party financing law just after ten months in existence in order to give the Labour Party a second chance to register itself, Deputy Leader of the PL and Economy Minister Chris Cardona confirmed on INDEPTH which will be available on www.independent.com.mt this Friday and later ...
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Government to study possibility of urban railways - Transport Minister Joe Mizzi
Urban rail systems could be the next step for Malta's public transport system, Transport Minister Joe Mizzi indicated today."Over the last 4 years or so, the Maltese Government has adopted a new approach to transport policy, an approach designed to better manage travel demand and bring about a modal shift ...
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Updated: MEA voices concern about employment of 150 fitters at Water Services Corporation
The Malta Employers' Association voiced its concern about the engagement of 150 fitters at the Water Services Corporation, stating that while it is doubtful that these persons will be productively employed within the WSC, many of them will have been attracted to the WSC from the private sector, as there ...
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The next Messi may be hiding at this youth soccer academy
Benjamin Palandella dribbles around a bigger boy who comes charging at him and shoots to goal with shocking force for a seven year-old. Nearby, children jump to head a ball tethered on a rope, tip-toe over hoops and dribble around orange cones.The kids training in this concrete court in a ...
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Malta
Editorial: Spring hunting season 2017 - zero tolerance to illegal hunting
The starting gun will be fired on Saturday for the commencement of the three-week spring hunting season, during which time Malta's 13,000 or so registered hunters will be vying for a total of just 5,000 birds. It is, truth be told, a short hunting season with a greatly reduced amount ...
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Minister George Vella greets the new ambassadors of Mongolia and Armenia
Minister for Foreign Affairs George W. Vella held meetings with the new ambassadors-designate of Mongolia and Armenia.Meeting with the Ambassador-designate of Mongolia Jambaldorj Tserendorj, Minister Vella underlined the potential for increased cooperation between both countries, despite the geographical distances. This was particularly relevant in the finance, tourism, investment and education sectors. ...
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Tragic couple’s ‘miracle dog’ Saki survives with minor injuries
Saki, the dog belonging to Bryan and Jane Ottey, who died in a tragic car crash in Gozo on Sunday, survived the tragedy thanks to a specially adapted safety belt it was wearing, The Daily Express has reported.The beloved pet was sitting on the back seat and escaped with just ...