‘PN leadership has no qualms pitting nationalists against nationalists’

Councillors who want Adrian Delia out denounce leadership's 'divide-and-rule' methods after petition signatories were leaked to It-Torċa

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Boat carrying 24 migrants intercepted by AFM off Maltese coast

The Armed Forces of Malta have rescued 24 migrants off a small dinghy on Sunday afternoon

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European leaders fail to agree on Commission top job

EU leaders' all-nighter sees them having breakfast in Brussels as they wrangle on who should be the next president of the European Commission and other top jobs

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Four arrested in police drug raids

Three men and a woman were arrested by the police on Saturday night in drug raids carried out by the police

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Clashes as Hong Kong marks China handover anniversary

Police in Hong Kong have clashed with protesters marking the anniversary of its handover from UK to Chinese rule

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EU leaders' indecision on European Council president costing taxpayers money

A three-hour delay meant that the choice for top EU jobs was not as clear cut as initally expected, with various EU leaders seen consulting ahead of the official summit 

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Agreement on European Council president not likely ahead of summit

A two-hour delay might mean that the choice for top EU jobs is not as clear cut as expected, with various EU leaders seen consulting ahead of the official summit 

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Pilots’ industrial action: all Air Malta planes to fly 30 minutes late

Pilots union to delay Air Malta flights by 30 minutes as of Monday over failure to get guarantee on €700,000 early retirement scheme

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Man found dead in the water at St Peter's Pool

An investigation into the death of a swimmer at St Peter's Pool was launched since no eyewitnesses could describe the incident of how the man happened to die in the water

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Swimmer hospitalised after getting caught in rough seas outside Sliema

A 45-year-old man couldn't make it back safely to the Tower Street bay due to large waves that impeded him

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Europe’s top posts and Muscat’s chances

A look into the crystal ball ahead of tonight's meeting of EU leaders tries to map out three scenarios for the bloc's top posts and Joseph Muscat's chances. Kurt Sansone reports.

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No more carriage rides in the scorching sun? New horse-drawn carriage regulations announced

Commissioner for the Appropriate Treatment of Animals, Dennis Montebello, said on live television that coachmen did not oppose the new proposed regulations

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Reform will ensure seriousness in rent sector but not through strict regulation, Muscat says

Property owners will be gifted by government via a tax credit if they follow rent regulations and adhere to contractual obligations

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Man hospitalised after motorcycle crash in St Paul's Bay

A Fgura man suffered grievous injuries after crashing his motorcycle in St Paul's Bay

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Pilots threaten strike over early retirement guarantee in case of Air Malta failure

Pilots threaten strike, government warns it will run Air Malta with another company

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Prevention is better than collapse… | Robert Musumeci

Architect and government consultant ROBERT MUSUMECI defends the new construction site management regulations from external criticism, on the grounds that they provide a much-needed framework for effective enforcement

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Removing Delia won't solve PN's problems, Ryan Callus says

Adrian Delia should stay on as leader, but drastic reforms allowing everyone to voice their opinions must be implemented, Nationalist MP insists

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BOV cash machines and POS terminals out of action due to technical issues

The banks says it is doing all it can to resolve the problem and bring its systems back online

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[WATCH] Archbishop concerned youngsters being introduced to drugs during village feasts

Those who supply drugs to young people will face God's judgment, Archbishop Charles Scicluna warns

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Health warning over Salmonella-contaminated chilli powder

Environmental Health Directorate warns 'Extra Hot Chilli Powder' manufactured by Heera should not be consumed

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117 fined €150 for taking litter out on the wrong day

ERA officials have been conducting checks around Malta and Gozo, with Bugibba and Qawra being the localities with the highest number of people caught not observing the schedule for taking out litter

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Sea-Watch 3 captain arrested after defying Salvini ban

NGO ship carrying 42 rescued migrants docks at Lampedusa, despite orders not to enter the Italian port

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[WATCH] Maltese patients to be eligible for treatment at 500 rare disease hospitals across Europe

Mater Dei Hospital will be joining a European Reference Networks group of rare disease hospitals, Chris Fearne says

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Prison sentence for abusing elderly mother's power of attorney

A woman who abused a power of attorney given to her by her mother has been sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to return nearly €30,500 in cash and valuables

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[WATCH] ‘Many’ could replace Adrian Delia and unite the PN - Mark Anthony Sammut

The former president of the PN executive refuses to mention names but says several possible leadership contenders could unite the party's factions

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Unlicenced, uninsured driver has jail sentence reduced after reforming

A man who was convicted of driving an unlicensed, uninsured vehicle without a driving licence has had his sentence reduced by two months after the court heard that he had made efforts to reform himself  

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[WATCH] Work has resumed in over 300 construction sites since new regulations came into force

Government in meetings to clarify doubts surrounding procedures required by new building and construction legal notice

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Have you seen this man? Police appeal to public to help track down man

The public has been asked to help locate Milos Vidakovic, who is being sought by the police 

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Man wins €42,000 in damages after cardiac procedure left him crippled

The appeals court confirms a previous judgment and orders the Principal Medical Officer and Prof. Albert Fenech to pay a man damages after an angioplasty left him walking on crutches

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Court gives second chance to dance school burglar

A man has been handed a suspended sentence after he admitted to breaking into and stealing from a dance school in June

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Toly opens larger Bulebel complex, urges re-building of old factories

The oldest factory at the Bulebel industrial estate has urged other companies to follow its steps and re-build their factories to create more space without sprawling onto agricultural land

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Alleged member of Marsa robbery gang denied bail

A man who is allegedly part of a gang that robbed a man in Marsa has been remanded in custody after denying the charges  

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Man charged with convenience store hold-up, robbing and grievously injuring couple in their 90s

A suspected member of a group of armed robbers who held up a convenience store in Paola in April has been charged in connection with that incident and others

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Customs discovers €34,705 in undeclared cash on airport passenger

A passenger arriving from Tunis had nearly €25,000 seized by Customs officials

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Gozitan raw food bistro ‘forced’ to sell alcohol

Chiropractor Nicolo Orlando says he has been unable to secure a licence from the Malta Tourism Authority for his raw food bar unless he serves alcohol in his shop – something Orlando refuses to do

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Motorcyclist grievously injured in Naxxar crash

A 25-year-old man has suffered from grievous injuries following a traffic incident in Naxxar 

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Teachers’ union on exams: ‘Phasing out benchmark inconsistent with educators’ beliefs’

Decision to announce end of sixth-year primary benchmark exam is inconsistent with educators' beliefs, MUT claims

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Russian president says liberalism is 'obsolete'

Vladimir Putin has said liberalism is 'obsolete' in an interview before he left for the G20 summit

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Council of Europe report is condemnation of government’s culture of impunity - Adrian Delia

Malta needs to strengthen its democracy and rule of law through institutions which are truly independent, impartial, accountable and transparent, Delia says

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Woman cleared of smuggling drugs to inmate brother due to inadmissible evidence

Court says prosecution must 'bring adequate proof to sustain the charges'

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Malta against new conditions being imposed on EU funds’ implementation

EU funds parliamentary secretary Aaron Farrugia says that, due to its geographical vulnerabilities, Malta needs flexibility in implementing cohesion funds

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Benchmark exams at the end of primary school to be phased out

Education Ministry proposes 25 measures which aim to improve the assessment of children's skills prior to moving on to secondary school 

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Court awards man €10,000 in damages for 17-year drugs case

Court decides criminal proceedings against the man took unreasonable amount of time to conclude

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Maltese nationals third most likely to take holidays abroad

68% of Maltese nationals take their holidays abroad, according to data released by Eurostat

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[WATCH] Miżieb wildfire leads to management plan of the vast reserve

An analysis report concluded that 180,000 square metres of woodland were affected by the fire 

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Financial organised crime agency to be set up, Finance Minister says

Edward Scicluna promises new agency's aim is to 'genuinely be feared by financial criminals'

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Sliema drugs raid woman pleads to court: 'My daughter is doing her first holy communion on Friday'

A woman and a man have been charged with drug trafficking offences after a raid on a Sliema residence two days ago

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Two workers injured in shipyard incident

Two Romanian nationals have suffered grievous injuries while performing works in a shipyard in Paola

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Man charged with sexually abusing seven-year-old relative

Man was arrested after girl's parents and school councillor filed separate police reports

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Petitions to shore up support for Adrian Delia gather steam

MaltaToday is informed that more than 800 PN paid-up members and more than 200 councillors have signed petitions insisting general council cannot depose the leader

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Rental reform is incentive-based not punitive, Joseph Muscat tells businesspeople

Prime Minister addresses members of the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry

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Prime Minister will seek fresh advice on Caruana Galizia murder inquiry after Council of Europe vote

Joseph Muscat: 'I will not put Malta on collision course with European institution but I can never shoulder responsibility for prejudicing ongoing criminal proceedings'

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PN’s ‘disorganised’ party lists open to abuse, councillors claim

Councillors urge PN executive to meet urgently to set date for extraordinary general council

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Stand off between Sea-Watch 3 and Italian authorities continues outside Lampedusa port

42 migrants on board the Sea-Watch 3 have spent 15 days on board the ship • Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini says 'desperate times call for desperate measures'

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[WATCH] A new political journey for Kevin Cutajar

Gozitan MP Kevin Cutajar is no newcomer to politics but inside the House he is Malta's first blind MP. He wants to be a beacon of hope for those like him

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Two injured in Marsascala crash

Two persons were seriously injured during a traffic incident on Wednesday night

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Motorcycle passenger seriously injured in Birkirkara

A 31-year-old female pillion rider has been grievously injured following a motorcycle incident in Birkirkara

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Elderly woman seriously injured in Mellieha swimming incident

An 83-year-old French woman was seriously injured after she found herself in difficulty while swimming

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Damning Council of Europe report on Malta approved by large majority

A number of amendments to the report put forward by the Maltese government were rejected

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Caritas director warns against dangers of cannabis legalisation

After the harm of cigarettes and alcohol, Malta must decide whether it should add cannabis to this menu of legal substances, Anthony Gatt says

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Italian coast guard boards Sea-Watch 3 as captain defies port blockade

The European Court of Human Rights, on Tuesday, rejected a request by migrants stranded on the ship to force Italy to provide a port of safety • Italian authorities board Sea-Watch 3

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Construction sites at a standstill as industry adapts to new regulations

The Chamber of Architects has called on all stakeholders to abide by the new regulations • MDA chairman Sandro Chetcuti calls for transition period for industry to adapt to new rules

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Nationalist Party to convene general council despite ‘invalid’ signatures

Of the 200 signatures presented, 28 were not councillors, 55 did not have their membership up to date • Kristy Debono says she has accepted the petition but unpaid memberships will have to be regularised ahead of any vote 

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Spot checks yield contraband: cigarettes, tobacco and alcohol

Customs officials seized 3,749 cigarettes, 21.6 kilograms of tobacco, 3,727 bottles of non-alcoholic beverages, 217 bottles of wine, and 53 bottles of spirits during routine searches of several localities 

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Ivan Bartolo does not rule out future PN leadership bid

The former PN candidate yesterday presented the party's administration with a petition calling for the general council to be convened and seek a vote of confidence in Adrian Delia

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Four arrested in Sliema drug bust

Four persons were arrested after suspected cocaine and heroin were found inside a Sliema residence

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Opaque Gzira yacht marina tender has boat owners up in arms

A number of berth holders at the Gzira yacht marina have threatened the government with legal action over the opaque tendering system to gather proposals for the rehabilitation of the marina after their bid was disqualified without explanation

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Sea Watch 3 captain defies Italian port blockade

The European Court of Human Rights, on Tuesday, rejected a request by migrants stranded on the ship to force Italy to provide a port of safety

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[WATCH] Balluta beach open to the public once again

Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi said government was planning on replenishing three to four bays every year

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[ANAYLSIS] Five scenarios for the PN if Delia goes to a confidence vote

Only a strong – though unlikely – no-confidence vote can end the PN's civil war. In reality, whether Adrian Delia survives or is dethroned by a few votes, the confidence vote demanded by councillors will only accelerate the PN's meltdown

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Midwives' industrial action suspended, Health Minister says

The directives, which included fathers being made to leave their partUner's side after 10pm, were issued two weeks ago over a rostering dispute with hospital management

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PA board member Matthew Pace won’t resign... but the Prime Minister believes he should

Realtor and financial advisor Matthew Pace yesterday told MaltaToday that he would not be resigning from the PA board

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Rental reform imposes annual 5% cap increase and minimum one-year contracts

A new law seeks to regulate the rental housing market without imposing entry level rents

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Third-party damage rules in a shambles, as Malta’s architects sound warning over safety

New rules for the avoidance of damage to third-party property do little to guarantee public safety and only add further confusion, Malta's Chamber of Architects said

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PA board member Matthew Pace won’t resign despite minister’s opinion

Matthew Pace will not resign from PA board despite conflict of interest in high-rise decision

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Labour will split mayorship with independent in hung council

The Żebbuġ council in Gozo will have an independent mayor in the first half of the legislature and a Labour mayor afterwards

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Elderly man sustains grievous injuries after falling off ladder

The accident happened in Ħaż-Żebbuġ

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PN internal elections will pit Adrian Delia’s backers against his detractors

PN executive members will elect the presidents for the executive, the administrative council and treasurer

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PN councillors to present petition calling for confidence vote in Adrian Delia

Ex PN candidate Ivan Bartolo is fronting the initiative, which is a first in political history

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Midwives action: Chris Fearne calls on union to keep patient interest at heart

Mater Dei Hospital management has put forward counter proposals to union demands

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BOV warns of fake SMS messages seeking internet banking details

Bank of Valletta has sounded a warning over fake messages being received by people telling them that their internet banking service was compromised

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Jordan Azzopardi girlfriend charged with subornation

Police file fresh charge against Jordan Azzopardi's girlfriend after she tried to bribe a witness

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Maximilian Ciantar jailed for false claim of police brutality

Maximillian Ciantar has been jailed for a year after a court found that he had falsely claimed to be the victim of police brutality

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Richard Cachia Caruana security guard admits to fraud

Mark Camilleri, a long-time member of Richard Cachia Caruana's personal security detail has admitted to fraud charges 

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PN members collect signatures to stop confidence vote, blame ‘pseudo-NGOs’ for election loss

Counter-action to PN councillors' demand for a confidence vote on Adrian Delia, says General Council cannot depose leadership

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Architects’ chamber yet to receive rules on third party property damage

Kamra tal-Periti has not yet received a copy of the amended regulations regarding avoidance of damage to third party property despite it coming into effect today

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US sanctions target Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei

US President Donald Trump has said he is imposing hard-hitting new sanctions on Iran, including on the office of the country's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

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Man stabbed in St Paul's Bay

A man has sustained serious injuries after being stabbed in St Paul's Bay on Tuesday night

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Three arrested in Gzira drugs raid

Three Maltese were arrested after suspected cocaine was found in a residence in Gzira

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The strange case of Edward Keninwenimo Etete against MediaToday

Court throws out would-be libel case because it was time barred, filed in front of the wrong court and against the wrong entity

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[WATCH] Miżieb fire aftermath reveals scorched woodland

Vast area of Miżieb woodland left charred by blaze which took firefighters and volunteers a day to extinguish

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New building rules: Site managers must be architects, excavation works to resume

Malta's architects on collision course with government over new building rules • 'Those who don't want the responsibility know what they should do,' Ian Borg says

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EU court slams Poland’s law lowering retirement age of judges

The decision will have a bearing on a case in Malta in which Repubblika wants the appointment of six judges and magistrates to be postponed until reforms are made

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Man charged with brother's stabbing

A family argument between two brothers on Saturday evening left one of them critically injured and the other man in police custody

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PN in abeyance as petitioners wanting leader out have not yet made formal move

PN general council president Kristy Debono has not yet received a request to call an extraordinary meeting

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Malta unaffected by heatwave hitting mainland Europe but it will still be hot

It will feel like 38°C for most of the week in Malta but temperatures will be way above the average across western and central Europe

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Jason Azzopardi endorses FB post calling for ‘new leader to unite party’

Pressure is piling on Adrian Delia to resign

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Adrian Delia’s case to obtain a copy of the Egrant report postponed to next week

Back in May, the constitutional court ruled that a refusal to grant the Opposition Leader a copy of the report did not breach his human rights  

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Football, saints and the PN’s future: 'Why do we even need to be here?'

The pain in the eyes of PN activists waiting outside the party headquarters as MPs met was more than visible last week. Kurt Sansone mingled with the activists to understand what was passing through their mind

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[ANALYSIS] How Delia has survived by calling the rebels’ bluff

A month after the disastrous European elections Adrian Delia has refused to stand aside and nobody dared challenge him for the leadership. Does this mean he will stay on to lead the party to the next general election?

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Man believed to be part of burglary gang charged with theft

The man was already in police custody over a spate of burglaries

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Stranded migrant rescue ship seeks human rights court emergency ruling against Italy

Sea Watch 3 has turned to the European Court of Human Rights for an emergency decree asking Italy to allow the disembarkation of migrants stranded on the ship since 12 June

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[WATCH] Foster children could be adopted after five years under proposed law

New law overhauling adoptions sector expected to come into effect at the end of this year

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Check your domestic gas regulators

The Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority has warned that gas regulators intended for butane only use have been placed on the market, and are regularly being given out with the purchase of gas heaters, and possibly even BBQs

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Earthquake hits near Rome

A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Rome on Sunday evening, the Italian geophysics institute said

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Church ‘released’ Gozo land tipped for cruise port for just €200,000

A pot of gold at the end of the Qala countryside? Curia insiders question the 'release' of land worth millions administered by trust for just €200,000

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AFM rescues 37 migrants off rubber dinghy

  The rescued people are being taken to the Armed Force's Hay Wharf

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BRO publishes list of licensed masons, architects’ chamber welcomes move

Kamra tal-Periti says it expects Building Regulations Office not to allow works undertaken by masons not on the list to continue

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Elderly man drowns in Cirkewwa

The man had been fishing but fell into the sea where he drowned

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Rent contracts will all have to be registered on the blockchain, Prime Minister says

Reformed rent laws will require that every rent contract drawn up in Malta is registered, Joseph Muscat announces

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Firemen in Miżieb still controlling woodland fire

An area of the woodland appeared to catch fire again last night

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Man seriously injured after argument spirals out of control

Another man was arrested in connection with the incident, which took place in a Senglea apartment

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A small victory for the environment…

A recent court ruling to overturn a permit for a 37-storey tower in Pembroke has been hailed as a major triumph for Moviment Graffiti, and other NGOs campaigning against overdevelopment. But Graffitti chairman Andre Callus warns that nothing will truly change, unless people seize the opportunity to change things

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Government to step in and offer cancer drugs currently funded by President’s charity

The range of oncology drugs funded by the Community Chest Fund will be introduced onto the medicines formulary 'as long as they are clinically tested'

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Adrian Delia to face confidence vote in petition to hold secret ballot in General Council

PN councillors raising 150 signatures to demand secret ballot during extraordinary General Council that will ask whether PN leader Adrian Delia should resign

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Mums are cross as midwives send men home in union action

Nurses union boss defends directives issued by midwives over rostering dispute

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Construction regulations consultation: PN calls for contractor register

The party said there should be clear requirements and standards for one ot be approved as a contractor

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[WATCH] Firefighters struggling to contain fire in Miżieb woodland

The fire broke out earlier in the day but despite the Civil Protection Department's best efforts it has still not been extinguished

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Elderly man hospitalised following collision with parked cement mixer

The crash happened around 11:30 am on Saturday in Tower Road, Sliema 

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Architects not excluding strike if government presses on with proposed regulations

The Chamber has requested an urgent meeting with the government regarding draft construction regulations published on Monday

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Nurses union wants worst wards at Mount Carmel Hospital ‘evacuated’ by September

The MUMN accused the hospitals administration of being insensitive and inefficient, insisting that needed works could no longer be postponed

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PD questions point of new construction regulations given lack of enforcement

The party pointed out that the law already placed a number of requirements on contractors which are being ignored

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Church says construction regulations consultation was too short

The church's environment commission said that authorities and developers had become 'interchangeable spokespersons for each other'

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Women living in shelters and open centres struggling to support themselves, study finds

A report by the Women's Rights Foundation and Jesuit Refugee Service found that women living in open centres and domestic violence shelters weren't being given the necessary help required for them to become independent

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British 'most wanted' murderer extradition to go ahead after fingerprint match

The man is wanted in the UK for the brutal murder of a man who was tortured to death in front of his children

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Graffitti insists that draft construction regulations ignore public’s ‘anxieties’

The NGO said that the draft regulations ignore the wellbeing of residents, as well as issues related to occupational health and safety

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Six takeaways from the DB court judgment

The DB Group project in St George's Bay was halted in its tracks by the court but the judgment has far reaching consequences

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New judge Francesco Depasquale calls for more ‘media-savvy’ courts

In his first sitting, Depasquale suggested that the courts should have their own communications office

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Transport Minister launches responsible behaviour at sea campaign

On the first day of summer, Iab Borg said 50 that areas around Malta and Gozo have been designated as swimmer zones

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Court commends off-duty police officer for action that led to Liam Debono’s arrest

Magistrate Joe Mifsud recommends that police Sergeant Kevin Curmi be officially recognized for his actions

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Man severely injured in boat collision

A 27-year-old man has been grievously injured following a collision between two boats on Thursday

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Liam Debono jailed for five years for breaching driving ban

Magistrate Joe Mifsud also flags probation officer's 'serious' failing to inform court Liam Debono had tested positive for cannabis last April

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[WATCH] We took Adrian Delia out to ask people how to resolve his PN problem

Do the people love Adrian Delia more than his own MPs? We were in Valletta asking them to tell the PN leader what he has to do next

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Malta made significant efforts to fight human trafficking but convictions remain low

The US State Department's Trafficking in Persons Report acknowledges Malta's progress but says more improvement is required, especially in prosecuting suspected traffickers and the regulation of massage parlours

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Autism ‘cannot be prayed out of’, council tells born-again Christian presenter

Autism Advisory Council wants BA action over born-again Christian's claim that autistic child was 'cured' by prayer

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Dead body found in a garage in St Paul's Bay

An unidentified male has been found dead in a garage in St Paul's Bay on Thursday

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Four hospitalised after head-on crash in Marsascala

Four persons were hospitalised on Thursday evening following a head-on crash in Marsascala

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Woman seriously injured after being hit by car

A 55-year-old woman has sustained serious injuries following a traffic accident in Hamrun

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[WATCH] George Vella wants more control over presidential charity's funds

In a wide-ranging interview on Xtra, President George Vella called for more control over the way funds are collected and distributed by the Malta Community Chest Fund

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Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt in race to be next UK PM

In a final round of voting, Conservative MPs voted out Michael Gove to send Johnson and Hunt in a race that will now be decided by party members

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Young boy grievously injured in Manikata crash

A 10-year-old boy is reported to have been grievously injured in a head-on crash on Thursday

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Have you seen these men? Police searching for three individuals

The three men usually frequent Qbajjar bay in Marsalforn, Police said

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Malta Air's fleet grows to six aircraft

The Ryanair subsidiary's fleet has grown from one plane to six in just over a week

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Religious show presenter raises ire over absurd claim that autism can be cured

Singer Phyllisienne Brincat broadcast a feature purporting to show a child cured from autism • Parents of children with autism angered by 'ignorance' of TV producers

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Housing Authority warns about individuals asking elderly people for their house key

The authority urged any members of the public with information about the alleged abuse to report it to the police

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Owners of abandoned Jerma hotel have to clear the mess but building may stand

Jerma owners have 30 days to inform Planning Authority how they intend to remove the damage caused to the environment by the derelict building after the court rejected their appeal against an enforcement order

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European leaders likely to shun Manfred Weber for top commission post

EU leaders meet today in Brussels to discuss who will fill the bloc's top posts

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Police solve theft case from April, find alleged culprit in jail

The man was already in police custody over another theft earlier this month

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David Casa’s work-life balance directive signed into law

The directive will now have to be transposed into law by each individual member state

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Elderly man severely injured after being hit by car

A 63-year-old man was hit by a car in Mosta on Thursday 

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A matter of politics and community: fighting the far-right in Malta

The way we speak, the way the economy hits the weakest among us... explaining the seduction of the far-right in the 2019 European elections is no mean feat

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In Malta buildings had to collapse before governments took action

The way goalposts were changed for the construction industry in the past two decades in the absence of strong regulation is at the root of the present safety emergency

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St Paul's Bay, Birkirkara and Mosta with highest number of building permits granted in 2018

A total of 10,455 building permits were granted last year

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Marsascala drug raid leads to arrests of three men and one woman

Reports of suspected drug trafficking in boathouses along St Thomas Bay in Marsascala led the Police to arrest four suspected persons

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Ministers declare their income and assets

Joseph Muscat said that he had no shares or investments in bonds and that he depended entirely on his salary as prime minister

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Malta's Miriam Dalli is elected vice president of Socialists and Democrats

The Labour MEP is one of nine elected vice presidents of the S&D • Spanish MEP Iratxe Garcia is elected group president

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Three arrested in Gozo drugs raid

Two men from Malta and a man from Serbia have been arrested after drugs were found in a Qbajjar residence

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Adrian Delia shuns MPs' advice to ‘relaunch’ himself by seeking a vote of confidence

INSIDE THE PN PARLIAMENTARY GROUP MEETING | MPs were generally unimpressed by Adrian Delia's 10-point plan for regeneration

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Toy grenade in Msida prompts police operation

The Explosives Ordinance Disposal Unit said that people were evacutated from the area until the 'grenade' was confirmed as a false alarm

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Cyclist grievously injured in traffic accident

A 56-year-old cyclist has suffered grievous injuries during a traffic accident in St Venera

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Man acquitted of domestic violence after victims refuse to testify

A 34-year-old man has been acquitted of assaulting and threatening two women after they refused to testify against him

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New regulations on excavation and construction not enough, Malta Chamber of Planners warns

The Malta Chamber of Planners said that new regulations alone are not enough to address the current problems with the construction industry and particularly the safety of adjacent properties

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[WATCH] Government will pay up to €3.5 million to farmers affected by February storm

Agriculture Parliamentary Secretary Clint Camilleri says 45% of all damages incurred by farmers as a direct result of last February's gale force storm will be paid by the government

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Woman denies assaulting policewoman at bank

A woman accused of assaulting a policewoman on duty has been granted bail

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[WATCH] New online system for foreigners' work permit applications being tested

The system will allow employers to apply for work permits for non-EU nationals online and aims to speed up the process, Julia Farrugia Portelli says

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Planning Ombudsman wants centralised construction enforcement

In a reaction to the draft rules to improve construction site safety, the Environment and Planning Commissioner in the Ombudsman's office calls for a one-stop-shop for all construction complaints

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Franco Debono no longer Commissioner for Laws, retired judge appointed to post

Former MP Franco Debono's term as Commissioner for Laws has not been renewed • Judge Antonio Mizzi is new commissioner

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Two new lanes open on wider Msida Valley Road bridge

The first half of the re-constructed Valley Road bridge in Msida is now open for traffic

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BREAKING | Court halts DB project: Planning permit revoked

Local councils and environmental groups claim victory as appeals court rules that planning board member Matthew Pace had a conflict of interest

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[ANALYSIS] Does Malta face the threat of a democratic ‘one-party state’?

Labour has only been in power for six years, but what if it remained in power for decades in a quasi 'one-party state'? MaltaToday asks whether the widening gap between the PL and the PN, and the unresolved civil war inside the Opposition ranks, is paving the way for a benign hegemony of sorts…

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Six architects cannot agree on Gaffarena’s ownership... of a ‘part’ of Marks & Spencer

Taxman claims Gaffarena's acquisition of emphyteusis is undervalued

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Woman injured in gas cooker leak

A woman was injured on Tuesday, because of what was believed to be a gas leak

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Qawra construction worker dies from injuries

A construction worker who suffered a four-storey fall at a construction site in Qawra on Thursday has died

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Adrian Delia was asked to leave or ask for a confidence vote

INSIDE THE PN PARLIAMENTARY GROUP | The PN leader was faced with calls for his resignation by more than 10 MPs

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Tit-for-tat between Pierre Portelli and Karol Aquilina continues

Karol Aquilina accuses Pierre Portelli of being a friend of 17 Black owner, Portelli hits back reminding the PN MP that under his watch, party had taken money from contractors

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Citizens march against 'developers' dictatorship'

Residents who lost their homes were invited by Moviment Graffitti to air their grievances as they told the crowd that they've lost everything and will continue to fight for justice

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You'll never walk alone: Citizens march against 'developers' dictatorship'

Scores of people took to the streets of Gwardamanga on Tuesday to protest what they say is an excessive amount of power that has been amassed by developers in Malta

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Adrian Delia’s future: PN parliamentary group meeting underway

A small group of people outside PN headquarters has applauded the party leader and MPs deemed close to him

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Patients without mental health issues being moved out of Mount Carmel Hospital

The hospital will focus solely on mental health patients as a newly constructed ward will welcome its first group of patients on Wednesday, Health Minister Chris Fearne said

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State school uniform will be a tracksuit

Majority of parents and students in primary and secondary schools opted for tracksuit during a public consultation held earlier this year

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[WATCH] Minister non-committal on emergency contraception for rape victims

Plans are in hand for a new facility for victims of sexual assault but Health Minister Chris Fearne will not commit to a date by when emergency contraception will be made available to rape victims at Mater Dei

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[WATCH] Month-old uncollected garbage attracting scores of rats in St Paul's Bay

St Paul's Bay residents have continuously complained of a rat problem in the locality and this has been linked with uncollected garbage lining the streets

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Tears in the dock as court seizes undeclared cash

The man, who transiting Malta, said the money were his life savings which he was returning home ot his family

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Karol Aquilina has ‘no shame’ in defending Manuel Delia’s case against NET TV – Pierre Portelli

The gloves are off as former Media.Link executive chairperson calls out PN MP's conflict

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False passport stamp lands man in trouble

The man faked the stamp in a bid to obtain a work permit

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‘Ill-thought’ construction regulation amendments unacceptable, says Chamber of Architects

The chamber said attempting to amend the current regulations without considering the impact on other laws and practices is a recipe for further confusion and lack of clarity

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Alleged drug trafficker charged with supermarket hold-up

The man stands accused of holding up an elderly supermarket cashier at knifepoint

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[WATCH] President expresses 'major reservations' on legalisation of recreational marijuana

George Vella says research on marijuana's effects and consequences has to be given importance when considering the legalisation of the drug for recreational purposes

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[WATCH] ‘Some PN MPs believe they have divine right to lead the party', Mario Galea says

Veteran PN MP Mario Galea hopes history will one day pass judgement on the actions of fellow MPs who refuse to accept the choice of party members to elect Adrian Delia leader

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Last May was the stormiest since 1951

The Met Office said that last month's weather provided double the expected rainfall, as well as five more thunderstorms than the average

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Former media chief draws first blood: ‘Jason Azzopardi must control himself on social media’

Recently resigned Media.Link chairman Pierre Portelli names outspoken MPJason Azzopardi as 'an example of what the PN shouldn't be'

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Foreign Minister laments 'ineffective' EU anti-smuggling operation in central Mediterranean

Carmelo Abela tells EU colleagues in Luxembourg that a drop in the EU's central Mediterranean surveillance mission is making human traffickers more daring

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Hands off Maltese pensions, unions tell Brussels over call to raise age

Forum unions come out with force against European Commission recommendation to Malta to raise pensionable age 

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Doctors demand anti-abortion statement from Commissioner for Children

Pro-life doctors pile pressure on Commissioner for Children after comments on UN Committee for the Rights of the Child calls for decriminalisation of abortion

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Four people injured in victory parade shooting

Four people were injured in a daytime shooting in Toronto during a crowded victory rally for the Toronto Raptors basketball team

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Pierre Portelli resigns as chairman of Nationalist Party media

In a Facebook post uploaded shortly before midnight on Monday, Portelli said he wanted to expose those working against the party without the 'shackles' of an official post

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Ministers deny having a copy of Egrant inquiry report

All three ministers who had appeared to 'quote' from the elusive Egrant inquiry report have denied having a copy

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Justice Minister open to debate whether Attorney General should continue to chair FIAU

The law setting up the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit indicates the Attorney General as chair of the board, something the government is willing to change next year

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[WATCH] Powerful developers are conditioning servile authorities, Graffitti says

Moviment Graffitti will hold a march from St Luke's Hospital to the Malta Developers Association offices in Gwardamanga to protest 'the dictatorship of developers' on Tuesday at 6pm

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No health risks from fireworks chemicals in tap water – WSC

The WSC says tests conducted in 2017 found traces of perchlorate in tap water that were well below limits recommended by the World Health Organisation

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Couple claims hospital 'negligence' led to unborn child's death

The couple have accused hospital staff of being more interested in their money than in the providing the necessary treatment

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Proposed amendments to building regulations published for public consultation

An increase in fines and a requirement for contracts to upload method statements online for third parties to view are among the new rules being proposed

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Homeowner objects to digging works on adjacent 9 storey Msida hotel project

A homeowner has filed a judicial protest against a hotel developer, asking him not to start digging works adjacent  to his house, as it would require digging which would not observe the minimum 76cm distance from his house's walls 

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Public services to get digital overhaul with €40 million investment

The three-year strategy aims to allow all citizens to access services wherever they are and at any time of day

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Ghaxaq murder: Forensic pathologist describes horrific damage to victims' bodies

Both victims of the crime had been shot in the head and suffered blunt trauma to their skulls

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[WATCH] Joseph Muscat admits lack of enforcement: Construction sector grew faster than regulators

The Prime Minister said the government had taken responsibility for the lack of enforcement across the sector by temporarily suspending excavation works, a decision he said would cost millions

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Man denies committing 4 break-ins

A man thought to be part of a group of burglars who struck four residences since February has been remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to aggravated theft charges

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Activist Joshua Wong calls for Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to resign

Hong Kong's most prominent student activist Joshua Wong has called for the resignation of leader Carrie Lam, after walking free from prison

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London brothels and the Bajadas: The property deal that tarnished Adrian Delia

Adrian Delia handled the corporate affairs of a Maltese London property owner, whose offshore companies set him just far apart enough from the illegalities that took place inside these properties

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Citizens have no power | Claire Bonello

Lawyer and environmentalist Claire Bonello, who heads an NGO offering professional advice to people affected by construction issues, analyses the underlying causes of the recent building collapses

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Fireworks chemicals found in tap water

The amount of perchlorate found in tap water is on the low side but when combined with the higher amounts found in other sources like dust and food grown on contaminated soil, it could pose a danger to children's health

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Education ministry to investigate alleged precarious employment in schools

In a statement, the ministry said it would be investigated claims made in the local press on Sunday

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Ryanair had warned Ireland it would leave if tax laws weren’t amended

Some crew members operating out of European bases are obliged to pay marginal tax rates of over 65% because of a legal requirement for them to pay tax in Ireland

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Anti-Delia posters stuck to Labour Party clubs as pressure mounts on embattled leader

The PN's poster war continues last night with posters linking Adrian Delia to Labour attached to various clubs around Malta

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New Birżebbuġa bay officially opened

Work to start on new known as tal-Fajtata in Marsaskala

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Clear where responsibility lies in Gwardmanga home wall collapse, Muscat says

The Prime Minister said he had already decided government would be suspending excavation and demolition works before the latest incident and promised to clamp down on rouge contractors and architects

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Delia business partner accuses PN leader of ‘spin’ over Barclays account

Long-time friend hits out at PN leader for employing diversionary tactic when faced with press reports on FIAU investigation

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Police appeal to public to find missing Maltese man

The Police have said that the man is of a Maltese nationality

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Young motorcyclist seriously injured in Zebbug

The 22-year-old crashed in a car driven by a 75-year-old man in Zebbug

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Esteemed Italian director Franco Zeffirelli dies aged 96

Winner of many decorations for his film enterprises, Zeffirelli's legacy lives on as the most classic adaptations of William Shakespeare's plays

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Gwardamanga families to be provided with temporary accommodation

Four apartments will be provided to the families who were struck by the Gwardamanga collapse 

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Man who committed violent assault gets three years probation and treatment order

The 22-year-old caused grievous injuries to a 45-year-old man in Paola on Thursday night

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Woman run over in Luqa suffers serious injuries

The 40-year-old woman was hospitalised after being run over close to the St Vincent de Paule residence  

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Arnold Cassola cost us votes, Cacopardo says of AD's election showing

Alternattiva Demokratika Chairperson Carmel Cacopardo said his main disappointment was losing a green seat on the Attard local council  

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Authorities deaf on reports of construction irregularities, AD says

Alternattiva Demokratika Chairperson Carmel Cacopardo said that the building industry regulators were mere letterboxes, receiving reports but rarely acting on the contents

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Delia gets blunt feedback from Gozo PN members, but also finds support

PN leader Adrian Delia held closed-doors meeting with 60 party members in Gozo who gave the embattled leader a piece of their mind

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Identity Malta Expatriates Unit revises opening hours

Earlier this week, foreigners seeking work permits in Malta hung protest placards on the railings of the Evans Building, quoting a letter from the Prime Minister telling foreigners that they are 'very welcome' in making Malta their home 

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PN Mosta sectional committee says it has lost faith in its party

The Nationalist Party's Mosta Sectional Committee reacted to the record PN defeats in the last local council and MEP elections and said that there was ire amidst the PN supporters after Clyde Puli's backfiring riposte that it could have been worse

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Gozitan motorcyclist dies in Birkirkara incident

A medical team certified the 41-year-old man dead on site after crashing into a parked truck  

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'Shame on you' - Occupy Justice in demonstration as EU leaders address press outside Castille

Activists chant 'Justice for Daphne. No more corruption. Shame on you' as leaders of seven Mediterranean countries address press following Southern EU Summit

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[WATCH] French President arrives in Malta for Southern EU Summit

Emmanuel Macron was greeted by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat in front of Castille and proceeded to a private bi-lateral meeting

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‘Laissez-faire attitude’ good for economy but extremely unhealthy for country, planners say

The Malta Chamber of Planners argued that the current spate of construction incidents, at least three in a matter of two months, may just be the "tip of a massive iceberg"

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Suspected mafia man's extradition overturned on appeal

The Court of Criminal Appeal has overturned the decision to extradite Antonio Ricci, due to the fact that the Italian authorities' investigation into his dealings has not yet been concluded

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Guardian of the Future Generations Maurice Mizzi resigns

After calls for his dismissal following anti-Muslim comments during an interview, businessman Maurice Mizzi tended his resignation as Guardian of the Future Generations

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[WATCH] Looking for sites where excavations are going on a day after the ban

Defiant or exempt? Construction works involving excavation and demolition carry on despite ban

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Alleged drug trafficker Jordan Azzopardi's girlfriend accused of bribing witness

A request for bail by the woman's legal team was denied by the court

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Graffitti to protest ‘developers’ dictatorship’ in front of MDA offices next week

The NGO is calling on those who are 'angry, fed up and worried' at the current situation to attend and voice their displeasure at the way they have been treated by the developers' lobby

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Three arrested in police drugs bust

Two British nationals and a Maltese man were arrested after being caught in possession of a substantial amount of drugs and cash

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Eight-year-old boy seriously injured after being run over

The eight-year-old was run over by a woman from Mosta

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‘We always knew this was a case of murder’: Zahra family speaks out

Erin Tanti admitted on Friday to the wilful homicide of Lisa Marie Zahra back in 2014

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Eight-year-old boy grievously injured in traffic accident

The boy was hit by a car in Mosta on Friday

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PN backs government’s temporary excavation work suspension

The party said it was ready to work with the government and industry stakeholders to establish better construction regulations.

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‘Let Adrian Delia work’: Supporters loyal to leader affix messages of support to PN clubs

Earlier this week, posters were attached to a number of PN clubs calling for the embattled leader to resign his post

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[BREAKING] Sensational admission in Lisa Maria Zahra murder: Tanti sentenced to 20 years in jail

 28-year-old Erin Tanti pleads guilty to wilful homicide of 15-year-old Lisa Maria Zahra by aiding her suicide from Dingli Cliffs in 2014 • Judge sentences him to 20 years, six months in jail and €22,000 in costs

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[BREAKING] Sensational admission in Lisa Maria Zahra murder: Tanti pleads guilty

28-year-old Erin Tanti pleads guilty to wilful homicide of 15-year-old Lisa Maria Zahra by aiding her suicide from Dingli Cliffs in 2014

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US releases video it claims shows Iran removing mine from tanker

The US claims the video shows Iran's Revolutionary Guard removing an unexploded mine from oil tanker hit in the Gulf of Oman

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Briton seriously injured after falling off wall in private residence

A British man was seriously injured when he fell off a wall in a private residence early Friday morning

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Elderly woman seriously injured after car crashes into four parked vehicles

An elderly woman has been seriously injured in Qormi on Thursday evening

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[WATCH] Achieving unity most important thing for PN, new MP insists

New PN MP Kevin Cutajar concedes Labour has stronger ideas than the Nationalist Party, but emphasises that if united, the PN can start coming up with new proposals

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Old Luqa waste dump to be ‘mined’

The former waste dump in Luqa will be 'mined' and its material recycled so that the land can be put to good use

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Justice Ministry responds to criticism of State Advocate Bill

The government has responded to a number of points raised by Kevin Aquilina in a paper published this week in which he accused it of acting in bad faith with regard to the Venice Commission's report on Malta

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[WATCH] Building Regulation Office officially communicates excavation works ban

Despite the ban having been announced by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat earlier today, readers have sent in footage of ongoing works

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Construction worker seriously injured in four-storey fall

The man was working on a construction site in Qawra

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Boris Johnson tops first Tory leadership contest ballot

Boris Johnson receives the support of 114 MPs in the first round, outstripping his closest rival Jeremy Hunt who got 43 votes

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Witness offered €20,000 not to testify, Jordan Azzopardi's girlfriend re-arrested

One of Azzopardi's former employees claims the drug lord's girlfriend offered him money not to testify, court orders the woman's re-arrest 

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[WATCH] Michelle Muscat's 14km charity swim around the tail: ‘This is the longest one yet’

Michelle Muscat is expected to swim around Malta's tail to raise funds for the Marigold Foundation

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[BREAKING] Prime Minister orders stop to all excavation and demolition work

At a meeting with construction sector stakeholders, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said government has ordered a halt to all excavation and demolition works underway

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[WATCH] Prosit, perit! How Gwardamanga victim Janet Walker’s worst fears became reality

Gwardamanga victim Janet Walker had warned builders of the impending damage she feared would become reality

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Maltese shipper's extradition blocked over defective documents

The court pointed to the fact that the extradition request made by the Italian authorities was riddled with errors and ordered the man released

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‘Shocked’ Sandro Chetcuti calls for steering committee on excavation work practices

The MDA president said he would support any action taken by the government to safeguard the people

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[WATCH] A disaster foretold: Architect had warned contractor of concerns

The Guardamangia families that sustained serious damage to their property today had been complaining with the contractor after cracks appeared in their flats

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[BREAKING] Gwardamangia house’s wall torn out in construction fracas

Photos show living room wall losing its third-party wall due to neighbouring construction on same day that industry stakeholders meet Prime Minister

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New Ebola outbreak in DRC is 'truly frightening', says Wellcome Trust director

The head of a major medical research charity has called the latest outbreak of Ebola in central Africa 'truly frightening'.

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Court asked to order ministers to exhibit their copies of Egrant report

The NGO Repubblika filed an urgent application after ministers Konrad Mizzi, Edward Scicluna and Chris Cardona appeared to quote it in court proceedings

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Last of the big directories: Yellow Pages goes all digital

The fingers used to do the walking… now it's a digital platform that will find the listings

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Two cleared of heroin trafficking as court orders investigation of principal witness for perjury

The court ruled that the star witness in the case had not followed his oath to tell the truth from the witness stand

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Stalker pelted woman’s car with tomatoes and stones, court told

The man's unorthodox 'flirting' method landed him in the dock after the woman reported him to the police

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Large fire breaks out in Marsalforn

Police dispatched to the seaside locality

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Birżebbuġa beach replenishment nearing completion

Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi said that no concessions for deck chair rentals would be allowed on the beach  

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Bail for handbag thief with impressive five names

The man pleaded not guilty and was released on bail against a €2,500 personal guarantee

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[WATCH] Malta gender policy has ‘incredible precision and detail’

At a business breakfast on gender mainstreaming, OSCE adviser Ajla Van Heel said the policy document showed dedication and commitment to gender equality

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Public policy professor questions feasibility of 'optional' full-time MP proposal in gender equality reform

Speaking during a panel discussion on gender mainstreaming, Professor Godfrey Pirotta acknowledged the need for full-time MPs but said that this should be implemented across the board

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Second chance for woman who robbed her own parents after victims withdraw complaint

The court fined the woman €1,000 and placed her on probation for three years

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Motorcyclist injured in Mellieha accident

The victim was hurt after the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a car

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Man charged with rape released on bail after month in custody

The man, who stands accused of repeatedly raping a woman over a period of eight months, was granted bail after the victim testified via videoconferencing earlier this week

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Man pleads guilty to attacking police in Gozo

A man has been handed a two year suspended prison sentence and a fine of €6,000 after he admitted to violently resisting police officers in Victoria, Gozo

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Six reasons why PN leader Adrian Delia could stay on

Why Adrian Delia's determination to stay on as PN leader despite the party's humiliation makes any change in the party's leadership extremely unlikely before the next general election

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Open rebellion inside Nationalist Party as MPs tell Adrian Delia to go

INSIDE THE PARLIAMENTARY GROUP • MPs have given leader Adrian Delia two days to consider their harshest request so far: Assume political responsibility for election drubbing

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Russia frees investigative journalist Ivan Golunov after outcry

Ivan Golunov's arrest sparked international outcry over the treatment of journalists critical of authorities in Russia

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AG law a parody and smokescreen for more government control - Simon Busuttil

Europe will send the Attorney General Bill back, finding it unacceptable, PN MP Simon Busuttil warns

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PN radio rebranding fails to inspire as station is eclipsed by Radju Marija in audience ratings

It went from Radio 101 to Net FM but the Nationalist Party radio station does not appear to have improved its audience ratings

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Shannon Mak's alleged murderer ‘acted like he was expecting us’, police officers tell court

Prosecutors are hoping that a single strand of blonde hair is enough to link Mak to her alleged murderer's home

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Degiorgio brothers' request to meet MEP thrown out by court

The court has turned down the Degiorgio brothers' request for a meeting with Ana Gomes and MEP David Casa

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[WATCH] Malta Air officially launched, as Ryanair promises $1 billion investment

The Irish airline will be registering some 60 planes on Malta's aircraft register and creating over 300 jobs on the island    

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Man remanded in custody after assaulting partner at baptism party

The court heard how after returning home that evening the man had gotten into a second fight with his neighbour

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[WATCH] Collapsing apartments: People are worried and scared

We took to the streets in Mellieha and Valletta to find out how people are feeling after two apartment blocks collapsed in the space of two months

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Puli calls Marlene a viper over ‘F’ghoxx il-PN’ chant during Haz Zebbug feast

Video shows PD MP Marlene Farrugia held aloft at St Philip's band club in Haz Zebbug while crowd chants 'Fuck the PN'

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Sham telephone company employees accused of trying to rob elderly man

Three men have been remanded in custody after allegedly posing as representatives from a telephone company to rob an elderly man at his home 

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Noisy neighbour attacked by off-duty security guard, court told

The man was charged with grievous bodily harms after allegedly using a pocket knife to injur his neighbour

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Armed Forces of Malta rescues 97 migrants at sea

Arrival is second big group in less than a week after 370 migrants were rescued and brought to Malta

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Midterm results: Did PN voters stay at home or vote Labour?

Is the widening gap between the two parties attributable to a higher abstention among the PN's cohort of voters or are there indications of yet another migration towards Labour?

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Leave Malta divorce law as is, former MP says after Irish referendum

What do Malta's pro-divorce campaigners in 2011 think after Ireland allowed the four-year separation waiting room to be removed from its divorce law

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One dead in helicopter crash on New York skyscraper

The pilot of the helicopter died after it crash-landed on top of a skyscraper in Manhattan, fire officials said

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Opposition to vote against Bill splitting Attorney General’s roles

Government ignored suggestions for a two-thirds majority to elect the AG, PN MP Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici laments

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Malta's newest MP, Kevin Cutajar, formally sworn in to Parliament

Cutajar's co-option was approved by the PN's executive committee on Saturday

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[WATCH] Rest easy, Malta’s first heatwave already coming to a close

It was hot but it is also expected to be the shortest possible heatwave

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French tourists admit to Bay Street break-in

The two drunk tourists were hand down an 18-month prison term suspended for three years

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Malta’s leadership in promoting equality recognised by Spanish LGBTI association

Malta's efforts to improve legislation by promoting equality for LGBTIQ people has put the country at the forefront internationally

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Man denies arson, breaching €20,000 bail after Zabbar house fire

A 21-year-old man appears twice before the duty magistrate to answer for separate criminal charges

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Landlords awarded €10,000 over unconstitutional €286 fixed annual rent

Owners of very large Zejtun tenement given compensation for being forced to lease property at rate far below market value

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[WATCH] Court orders second fingerprint analysis on 'most wanted' criminal

Christopher Guest More, one of Europe's most wanted criminals has appeared in court to fight an extradition request by the UK

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Caruana Galizia’s family names people it believes are behind journalist’s murder in report to Latvia’s anti-money laundering agency

The Caruana Galizia family filed a suspicious transaction report on 30 May implicating Latvia's defunct ABLV Bank

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PN’s youth organ takes Adrian Delia to task over factionalism and disastrous election result

10 main takeaways from the MZPN's bludgeoning of PN leader Adrian Delia and his entourage in their report to the party leadership

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[WATCH] Building collapse: Warranted professionals must shoulder responsibilities, Joseph Muscat says

In the wake of another building collapse adjacent to a construction site, the government will seek interim measures until the construction authority is born

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Hotel guest acquitted of sexual assault on waiter

Michael James Ebzery was acquitted of sexually assaulting a gay waiter in a public bathroom

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Fourth Gozo Channel ferry moors in Cirkewwa

The fourth vessel has a capacity of 650 passengers and 160 vehicles

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[WATCH] Malta supports Frans Timmermans for European Commission president

What is the Prime Minister's future in Malta? 'I'm off to work because I have another appointment'

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Further reforms needed after Mellieħa building collapse, says MDA

The Malta Developers Association has proposed mandatory geo-technical surveys as is done in 'several EU member states'

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Public advised to take extra care as temperatures remain high, says Ministry for Health

The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate has advised the public to take extra care in protecting themselves from the sun as temperatures remain high across the island this week

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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defiant after massive protest

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has said she will not scrap a controversial plan to allow extradition to China, despite mass protests

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Crazy about ‘Maltese’ Pete: basking in the success of the Maltese-American presidential hopeful

Is the US presidential race going to be upset by the 37-year-old son of a Maltese immigrant? MaltaToday asks election watchers about the media sensation that is 'Mayor Pete' Buttigieg

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Taking integration to the community

The Human Rights and Integration Directorate is at the heart of an integration strategy that aims to bring local councils and community groups on board. Its director SILVAN AGIUS reflects on the Souleymane murder and why the harrowing incident must raise the alarm across all society

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Joe Saliba comes bearing the grim news: ‘We won’t win in 2022’

Former PN secretary-general Joe Saliba presents executive committee with analysis of election results

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Motorcyclist injured after hurtling into a culvert in Qormi

A 49-year-old was driving towards Marsa when he lost control of his bike

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Hottest June day in twelve years goes up to fearful 37°C

It's also the highest temperature recorded in the last 24 months, which means that Sunday's 37°C is hotter than any day of the previous summer

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Grievously injured motorcyclist hospitalised after crash

A 25-year-old man lost control of his motorbike and crashed on Marfa road

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Swedish man injured in knife attack in Msida

The incident took place late on Saturday night

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I ask insiders critical of PN to meet me at the same table, Adrian Delia says

Opposition Leader Adrian Delia said that the people didn't care anymore about the politics of division and hate but about the environment and their quality of life  

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David Thake said a blatant lie on live TV, Yorgen Fenech claims

Yorgen Fenech, at the heart of the 17 Black controversy, said that it wasn't true that he offered money to the Nationalist Party to make sure current MEP David Casa does not get re-elected

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I will not dare comment on the state of the PN but we need an opposition, Muscat says

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that the recent recommendations of the European Commission on Malta's tax system were made to other countries, all of which reacted in the same way

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Ethical standards and quality of construction industry need to be raised, Industry Chamber says

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry said that it was shocked by yet another building collapse and urged the authorities to act swiftly in establishing a unified building authority

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Ryanair setting up fully-fledged Malta subsidiary

Malta Air will be Ryanair subsidiary operating low-fares giant's six planes in Malta and all routes

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Tonio Fenech earns Facebook battering with ‘God doesn’t make people gay’ post

Former PN finance minister goes out on a limb by posting story of 'ex-gay' who found Christ and got married to a woman

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'Most-wanted' Briton arrested in Malta over brutal murder of father of two

Christopher Guest More is wanted by Cheshire police for his part in the murder of Brian Waters, who was tortured to death in front of his children in June 2003. Three other men are already serving life sentences for the murder.

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Bishops tackle xenophobia in Pentecost pastoral letter, urge faithful to embrace diversity

"If prejudices and hatred lead to exclusion, destruction and murder, love leads to the building anew of the family of man."

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Government ‘very concerned’ at Mellieha building collapse, says it is assisting victims

Governments insists it is treating the matter sensitively, says Construction and Building Authority is in process of being set up

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AD proposes 2.5% votes threshold for MP election, gender-balanced candidates lists

Alternattiva Demokratika says that the electoral system itself isn't representative, in submissions on proposed gender corrective mechanism

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Architects’ chamber says construction industry in crisis following Mellieha building collapse

'The efforts being made are feeble. Delay is not an option. The industry is in crisis'

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GRTU against gender quotas: ‘demeaning’ to women to be token MPs

Small business chamber GRTU says women need to see improvements in the conditions of MPs if they are to consider entering politics

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Kevin Cutajar co-option to House approved by acclamation in PN executive committee

Gozo local councillor Kevin Cutajar will become Malta's newest MP

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Updated | Woman rescued from Mellieha four-storey building collapse

Four-storey building collapses in Main Street, Mellieha where construction is taking place next door

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Mellieha four-storey building collapses, one person trapped inside

Four-storey building collapses in Main Street, Mellieha where construction is taking place next door

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Missed The People vs Adrian Delia on Xarabank? Here’s the cheat sheet

Not the media bloodbath we expected...

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Puli rebuke on co-option: all Gozo candidates entitled to know they could bid for seat

PN secretary-general Clyde Puli tells Gozo candidate he was not encouraging him to run against Kevin Cutajar but that all six candidates were entitled to know they were eligible to nominate themselves

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[WATCH] Circumstances which brought on Sette Giugno riots could resurface today, Archbishop warns

In Sette Giugno mass, Archbishops says that while the Maltese blamed the British for the problems they faced in 1919, if the situation repeated itself they could now blame nobody but themselves

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Animal rights activist appeals for karozzin horses to be kept inside as heat spell expected this weekend

The mercury could rise to 35°C on Sunday, with animal rights activist Moira Delia saying horse-drawn carriage owners should leave their animals inside

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Why 1919 is important: ‘It was the first time the Maltese bit the hand that fed them’

It was the spontaneous, and violent uprising reaction of the Maltese masses against Malta's privileged class and the British forces, over the rising price of bread

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Women’s rights NGO files judicial protest against ‘shameful’ amendments to temporary protection orders law

The Women's Rights Foundation says the proposed amendments to the Temporary Protection Order law would lead to the burden again being placed on the victim

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Banner calling on Delia to resign hung outside PN headquarters

The banner was placed in front of the Nationalist Party's headquarters in Pieta overnight

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Children need protecting from a social media life they could regret

Children are not aware enough of the permanence of the Internet: without responsibility, they could be carving a social media life they might regret in the future

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Theresa May officially quits as Tory leader

  May will remain prime minister until her successor is chosen

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Man grievously injured in Santa Venera assault

The man was allegedly assaulted by a group of people in Triq tal-Fawwara, Santa Venera

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[WATCH] Nationalist Party must change the way it looks at Maltese society, MP says

Speaking on Xtra on Thursday, Claudio Grech said the party's aim must no longer be linked to an ideology, but rather the vision it had for the future

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Clyde Puli scouting for other Gozo candidates to take up Stellini seat

The PN secretary-general is asking other Gozo candidates to throw in their nomination for the seat vacated by Gozo MP David Stellini

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Doctor cleared of involuntary homicide after court finds patient died of heart attack

The doctor had examined his patient three times before she was admitted to hospital and died in the emergency room

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Malta needs bigger institution to deal with large scale money laundering, Finance Minister says

Government looking at possible institutional arrangements to address money laundering at a large scale carried out in banks once detected by the MFSA and FIAU, Edward Scicluna tells delegates at a FinanceMalta conference

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Anti-abortion groups using 'deception and intimidation' tactics, pro-choice coalition warns

Three pro-choice groups have warned that anti-abortion groups in Malta are spreading misinformation in a bid to prevent women from accessing safe and legal abortions overseas

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Parents' association sends open letter to teachers: 'reconsider going ahead with examinations'

MAPSSS said that while it's important that teachers fight for their rights, this should be done within a context of not impacting on the rights of third parties

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Hunter acquitted of storks' killing, guilty of carrying shotgun in closed season

A man accused of shooting a number of storks in 2018 has been acquitted but found guilty of carrying a shotgun and ammunition during the closed season

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The army is not a single person and a mistake of one does not reflect it, President says

President George Vella praised the Armed Forces of Malta and said that the army was an example to other nations

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FBI testimony did not breach Alfred Degiorgio's rights, court rules

A constitutional judgement handed down today declared that Alfred Degiorgio, one of the brothers accused with Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder, had plenty of effective remedies and rejected the applicant's allegation of a breach of rights

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PN parliamentary group to meet on Monday

Pressure had been mounting on the PN leader to call a parliamentary group meeting

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Daphne Caruana Galizia murder suspects request meeting with Ana Gomes and David Casa

Lawyers for the accused asked the magistrate to authorize a meeting with the two in the presence of a foreign journalist

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Maltese students place second in international maths competition

Maltese students have placed second overall in the annual the Supertmatik Mental Maths Challenge, the best result ever achieved

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Kevin Cutajar says ‘relevant progress registered’ in PN co-option saga

The Gozitan councilor is now the only person known to be interested in taking the parliamentary seat vacated by David Stellini

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Cocaine floods Europe as container shipping drives South American trafficking

Just like Maltese Customs busts at the Malta Freeport, cocaine seizures are at record levels thanks to maritime shipping

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The end of Dalligate? EU court dismisses complaints of unlawful OLAF graft probe

John Dalli's nine complaints on unlawful conduct by the European Commission and OLAF were thrown out by an EU Court

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Sniffer dog Sophie finds €16,000 on passenger

A passenger arriving from abroad was found to be carrying €16,000 undeclared cash on his persons at the Malta International Airport  

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Labour leadership race: ready, set… wait

PL activists are bracing themselves for a leadership contest to find Muscat's replacement, and at the counting hall prospective leadership candidates mixed with agents, joined in their celebrations, hugged and patted them on the back

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[ANALYSIS] To the left or to the right? Five ways the PN could reinvent itself

JAMES DEBONO proposes five ways in which the embattled PN can reinvent itself and avoid the fate of permanently becoming Malta's 'second largest party'

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Prosecutors insist Pell child sex conviction 'unimpeachable'

Australian prosecutors are arguing that Cardinal George Pell's conviction for child sexual abuse is 'unimpeachable', on the final day of his appeal hearing

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[WATCH] Delia’s advisors chose personal grudges over party, former executive president claims

The former president of the PN's executive committee said a number of bad decisions have led to many in the party's lack of faith in its leader

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PN councillor proposes disciplinary board to monitor officials’ social media

Pierre Portelli has put forward ten proposals he believes the party should adopt going forward  

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'I know him as a good boy' - family member testifies in Ghaxaq murder case

Joseph Bonnici, accused with the double homicide of his mother and sister in March, was said to have been a very quiet and reserved individual

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Malta told to beef up police units with rise in gaming and crypto fraud

Rise of gaming, finance and crypto needs beefed-up economic crime police, Brussels tells Malta

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Italy faces Brussels disciplinary action over debt

The European Commission proposes Italy be placed under excessive deficit procedure for failing to rein in debt

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Alleged drug kingpin received phone calls from within prison before his arrest, court hears

The Court is to decide in chambers on whether to grant Jordan Azzopardi bail as the compilation of evidence against the alleged drug dealer continued today

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[WATCH] Surrogacy must be discussed internally, Chris Fearne says

After surrogacy was withdrawn from last year's amendments to the IVF law, Health Minister Chris Fearne says it will first have to be discussed internally before it can be brought again before parliament

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‘Hard decisions’ have to be taken, PN pensioners section says without saying what

The PN must not sweep the latest election results under the carpet, its pensioners section says, calling for a united Opposition

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Malta with third largest monthly increase in retail trade in April

Malta registered a 1.7% increase in total retail trade volume when compared with the previous month with Germany topping the list at 2%

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Liam Debono's father chooses not to testify against son

The court today heard all evidence against Liam Debono in the case regarding him having been caught driving without a licence while out on bail in May

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It’s time to enlarge the bus fleet, Transport Minister says

Ian Borg says roadworks are needed to ease congestion • First Marsa junction flyover to be in place by end of summer

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Malta’s minimum wage increase still the lowest in EU

Europe-wide review reveals Malta had the fourth lowest minimum wage increase this year

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AFM rescues 63 migrants

The Armed Forces of Malta have rescued 63 migrants that were adrift and in distress onboard a rubber boat

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Children’s commissioner dismisses MP's call for Minor Protection Act to include unborn child

The commission said that 'heavy-handed' approaches which reduced pregnant women to quasi-surrogate mothers are not conducive to the child's best interests

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Mother files judicial protest over son’s ADHD treatment with ‘alarming’ side effects

Health authorities' refusal to provide the child with one medication over another breaches the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the, the mother claims  

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MUT calls out Education Ministry for trying to obtain exam papers from church schools

The union declared an industrial dispute after yesterday declaring it would be ordering its members not to set or correct secondary school Maths and Maltese exam papers

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PN co-option: Kevin Cutajar requests way forward

Former PN executive president Mark Anthony Sammut: Delia must move out

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Debono dispels claims of exorbitant PN salary, says he raised same amount in donations

PN leader Adrian Delia's advisor has published a screenshot from his internet banking page to dispel rumours of him having an exorbitant salary

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