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TMID Editorial: Corruption - Are we the only ones?
From Paris to Bucharest, from Madrid to Moscow, an often well-founded perception of corruption in high places is leading European citizens to shake up the political life of their country.Since early June, corruption-related controversies have brought down the mayor of Brussels, forced out Romania’s prime minister and sparked off the ...
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North Korea claims it tested first intercontinental missile
North Korea on Tuesday claimed it successfully test-launched its first intercontinental ballistic missile, a potential game-changing development in what may be the world's most dangerous nuclear standoff and, if true, a direct rebuke to U.S. President Donald Trump's earlier declaration that such a test "won't happen!"The launch appeared to be ...
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Malta
Maltese EU presidency gives much hope of further progress soon - Alfred Sant
Former Prime Minister and Head of Maltese S&D Delegation Alfred Sant told the European Parliament that the Maltese presidency has passed over to its successor a state of play that in most sectors, gives much hope of further progress soon.Dr Sant said that some indications regarding future prospects on immigation, ...
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Malta
Fearne pledges ‘many years of service’ as he launches Labour Party deputy leadership bid
Minister for Health Chris Fearne today pledged that he is ready to offer many years of service, both to the party and the country.Fearne was replying to questions from the media during the launch of his campaign in a bid for the position of Labour Party Deputy Leader for Parliamentary ...
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Malta
Gay marriage: how do newly elected PN MPs feel about replacing text with gender neutral terms?
Following rumours surfacing that a number of Nationalist Party MPs asked for a free vote come Wednesday on the Marriage Equality Bill which would legally recognise homosexual marriage, The Malta Independent contacted newly elected PN MPs to gauge their stance on the issue.Members of the PN, most notably spokesperson for ...
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Malta
‘Unacceptable’ - 10th District ministers, MPs share views on construction issues plaguing area
With infrastructure degrading and litter piling up in the street due to incessant construction throughout the area, residents of the Sliema and St Julian’s area have been left fuming over the summer months with the excavation and demolition of certain sites persisting in spite of legal notice banning the practice ...
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USA Malta
Opinion: All you need is love
In Parliament, we are currently discussing the equal marriage bill. This is a law which has made history in all the countries around the world where the matter was always an issue of controversy. Malta is no different.Germany has just passed a similar law. The New York Times said that, ...
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USA Malta
Moviment Patrijotti leader removes social media post boasting about damaging Last Supper billboard
Controversial ring leader of the right-wing party Moviment Patrijotti Maltin, Henry Battistino,has removed his social media post boasting about a criminal act in which he vandalised a billboard displaying an advert for a popular fast-food chain.The ad had sparked controversy in itself because it is a re-creation of Leonardo Da ...
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Malta
INDEPTH: If I become PN leader I will sell all my business shares and partnerships - Adrian Delia
“If I become leader of the Nationalist Party I will sell all my business shares and partnerships,” PN leadership contender Adrian Delia said. Interviewed on INDEPTH by the Malta Independent news editor Rachel Attard, Delia emphasised that he will not be involved in any commercial activity if he is elected ...
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In Europe, Trump may discover if first impressions stick
President Donald Trump will learn this week whether he gets a second chance to make a first impression as he returns to Europe and has his first encounter with Russia's Vladimir Putin.Trump's first visit to the continent in May stirred anxieties among his European allies when he declined to endorse ...