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Malta
Children’s participation in political campaigns a concern to Commissioner for Children
The Commissioner for Children, Pauline Miceli, has expressed her concern regarding the participation of minors in political campaigns and for communication purposes. In a press release issued by the Commission, Ms Miceli put the spotlight on the prevention of the exploitation of minors in these circumstances, specifically in the light ...
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Updated (2): Tonna, Caruana Galizia, Schembri in heated exchange on BVI, Panama companies
Nexia BT managing Partner Brian Tonna and blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia have exchanged heated words in emails this afternoon after Mrs Caruana Galizia published a blog on her site alleging that Mr Tonna bought property in London.Mr Tonna sent an email addressed to Mrs Caruana Galizia, and copied to the ...
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Updated: PM reiterates Egrant denial as PN Leader offers protection to whistleblowers
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has vehemently denied claims that he or any member of his family has or has had a secret offshore company or bank account, in any jurisdiction. During the Labour Party Annual General Meeting, he also addressed the PL's members and categorically denied the claims.He was taking ...
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Malta
Maltese-Serbian community condemns ‘misguided acts of some of our nationals’
The Maltese-Serbian community said it is deeply concerned with the recent upsurge in violence affecting the society in Malta at large. Whilst offering our sincere condolences and prayers to the victims of all crimes, we also condemn the misguided acts of some of our nationals. In a statement, the community ...
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Regno Unito
Analysis: What's next and what's at stake in UK election
British Prime Minister Theresa May has called a general election for June 8. Here's a brief look at what happens now, and what's at stake.WHY DID MAY MAKE HER MOVE?May took power in July, after David Cameron resigned following Britain's vote to leave the European Union. A new ballot offers her ...
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Chris Cardona warns of vindictive PN attacks at Labour annual general conference
Following Prime Minister Joseph Muscat's appeal for decency in the forthcoming election, Deputy Leader Chris Cardona told the Labour Party's annual general conference to prepare themselves for vindictive attacks from the opposition in the coming months.Dr Cardona was victim to a series of allegations earlier this year following blogger and ...
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USA Malta
Watch: Some decisions hurt the PN but showed it won’t be bought – Simon Busuttil
PN Leader Simon Busuttil said that the party has taken some decisions which have hurt it but these decisions have also shown that the party will not be bought. In an election-style video message, Dr Busuttil said the PN has had to take difficult decisions throughout the last four years ...
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Watch: PM says his wife and children do not own secret companies; ‘let’s keep it decent’
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat this evening insisted that neither he, nor any member of his family has a secret account or company abroad. Dr Muscat was speaking during the opening of the PL Annual General Conference, which lasts until Sunday. The PM was reacting to recent reports by blogger and ...
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Malta
PN pledges to ‘exceed’ European standards in alternative energy sector
Nationalist Party leader Simon Busuttil is pledging to outdo European Standards in the alternative energy sector, according to a press release. The party's proposal to introduce 'solar roads' "will not only reach European Standards but exceed them," according to the press release issued by the Nationalist Party.Alternative energy proposals are ...
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Regno Unito Malta
€750,000 cultural fund to secure project life for three years, launched
A fund of €750,000 has been launched today, to assist local authorities in their cultural events held between January 2018 and December 2020.In light of the ten year anniversary of the culture fund, Parliamentary Secretary Stefan Buontempo, together with Valletta 2018 Foundation Chairman Jason Micallef and representative from the Malta ...