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TMID Editorial: New cabinet - The good, the bad and the ugly
Joseph Muscat made a wise move by appointing all but two of the elected PL MPs to Cabinet - Silvio Grixti and Alex Muscat - in what is obviously a manoeuvre to eliminate any chances of future dissent within his ranks.But political cunning aside, let us quickly go over the ...
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Regno Unito
Analysis: Theresa May fighting to hang on after gamble fails
In the big book of political blunders, Theresa May's decision to hold a snap election to solidify her Brexit mandate will rank among the most memorable - and the most unnecessary.The British prime minister was cruising along two months ago with a solid majority in Parliament and several years to run on ...
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USA Malta
Debate on commissioner for standards in public life to start once parliament resumes - Joseph Muscat
The Prime Minister said that the election result means that the public does not believe the lies which were said against him and his government. Muscat also promised that the debate to appoint a Commissioner for Standards in Public Life will kick off immediately, once parliament resumes."We were not surprised ...
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Malta
Watch: We will ensure Air Malta future ‘successful’ - Konrad Mizzi; ministers upbeat on roles given
Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi said that Air Malta is part of the country’s critical national infrastructure and, together with the stakeholders, we will work to ensure a bright and successful future for the company.Speaking to The Malta Independent before being sworn-in as minister, Mizzi said the country needs the airline.Asked ...
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Regno Unito
A look at what a hung Parliament means for Britain
Britain's general election has ended with no party winning an outright majority, bringing the second so-called hung Parliament in the last three elections.Here are a few questions over what it means and its implications for the country.QUESTION: WHAT IS A HUNG PARLIAMENT?Answer: It's an unusual situation in which no political ...
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Malta
Economy expected to grow by 4.4% this year
Economic activity in Malta is expected to remain robust over the projection horizon, and real GDP is expected to grow by 4.4% this year, the Central Bank of Malta said in a statement.In particular, the energy reforms that have taken place in recent years, new investment projects, increased labour market ...
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Giappone
Updated: Japan enacts law for Emperor Akihito, 83, to abdicate
Japan's parliament on Friday passed a law allowing Emperor Akihito to become the first monarch to abdicate in 200 years, but put off a debate over how to tackle the shrinking royal population including male successors.The 83-year-old emperor expressed his apparent wish to abdicate last August, citing his old age ...
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Landmine treaty President calls on to redouble efforts to achieve the 2025 deadline
Source: Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention Country: Algeria, Angola, Ecuador, Iraq, Thailand, World, Zimbabwe“Providing support to those states that are still implementing key actions of the Convention is as important today as it was 20 years ago. It is a humanitarian imperative,” said Ambassador Hajnoczi.Geneva, Vienna 9 June 2017 – The Committees ...
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Belgio
Koen Geens compte interdire la vente de chargeurs d'armes lourdes
Il est aisé en Belgique de se procurer des chargeurs pour mitrailleuses dans des magasins d'armement. Le ministre de la Justice Koen Geens (CD&V) veut mettre fin aux abus en la matière, rapporte De Tijd samedi.
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Expertos del Tesoro de USA en Triple Frontera
Expertos del Departamento del Tesoro de los Estados Unidos, junto con sus homólogos de los Ministerios de Finanzas de Argentina, Paraguay y Brasil, se reunirán con representantes del sector privado y público en el área de la Triple Frontera.