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Malta
Ombudsman welcomes definitive judgement authorising registration of child born at sea
The Parliamentary Ombudsman today welcomed the definitive judgement of the Court of Appeal delivered on 30 September 2016, authorising and ordering the Director of the Public Registry to register the birth of a child born at sea.Her mother, of Somali origin, gave birth on a boat carrying 70 other irregular ...
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USA Malta
August trade deficit up by €16.8 million when compared to same month of 2015
Preliminary figures show that Malta registered a trade deficit of €203.8 million in August 2016, compared to €187.0 million in the corresponding month of 2015, figures from the National Statistics Office show.Provisional data for international trade show that the trade defcit in August stood at €203.8 million, up by €16.8 ...
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The Malta Independent editorial: Lest we forget
We have some more questions regarding this issue of Beppe Fenech Adami and the company he is alleged to have been involved with.Let us start from basics: the MaltaToday report alleges that allegations that surfaced in Holland before the election somehow did not find adequate correspondence and investigation in Malta.We ...
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USA
Reforms needed to fister entrepreneurship, French Central Bank governor tells Alfred Sant
French Central Bank Governor, François Villeroy de Galhau told Maltese MEP Alfred Sant that Europe needs reforms fostering entrepreneurship and emphasised that trust is essential in the creation of new investments in Europe. Monsieur Galhau, addressing the Economic and Monetary Committee of the European Parliament (ECON), said Europe needs much more trust, otherwise it is ...
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USA
Trump puts Clinton sex abuse claims at centre of election campaign
Donald Trump on Monday put the claim that Bill Clinton was a sexual predator whose wife attacked the victims at the center of his flailing presidential campaign, insisting his own vulgar words about women in 2005 weren't as bad as the Clintons' alleged deeds two decades ago."I was getting beaten ...
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Panama Malta
Three former judges appointed to investigate allegations involving PN Deputy Leader
Emeritus Joseph Camilleri, Lawrence Quintano and Philip Sciberras are the three former member of the judiciary that have been tasked with investigating serious allegations against Nationalist Party deputy leader Beppe Fenech Adami.This was announced via a press conference addressed by Justice Minister Owen Bonnici.The allegations, as reported by Malta Today, ...
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USA Spagna
Alfred Mifsud not present in court for hearing; lawyer says he is not informed of the charges
Deputy Central Bank Governor Alfred Mifsud was not present in court today in a case filed against him relating to certain documents that were once in the possession of his former partner, Anna Zelbst.His lawyer Paul Lia stated that Mr Mifsud was returning from a trip to New York. He ...
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Motherwell Bridge Industries acquires Morocco-based engineering company Techniplus
Motherwell Bridge Industries, the engineering division of Hili Ventures, has acquired Techniplus, amulti-disciplined engineering firm in Morocco, from its long-standing partner Konecranes of Finland.Techniplus is engaged in the maintenance and servicing of port cargo handling equipment. Its major customers include the operators of Morocco’s largest ports at Casablanca, Tangier, Agadir ...
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USA Malta
Right of reply: Army promotions exercise
The Armed Forces of Malta would like to avail itself of the right of reply granted under the Press Act in respect of the article by Neil Camilleri, first published online on the 06th October at 3pm with the heading “2 promotions in fortnight: AFM officers, including brigadier, say advancement ...
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Vietnam Nuova Zelanda
Wellington woman to receive medal for entertaining troops in Vietnam
A Wellington singer who entertained troops during the Vietnam war is to be recognised for her musical tour of duty.