Nationalist Party to discuss changes to statute

The mandate of all PN officials has been extended to March next year as the party wants internal elections to be held under the new rules

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[WATCH] Malta has refused to plan ahead on migration, foundation head says

Ahmed Bugre points out the inconsistency of those who claim that Malta is full and cannot take in more asylum seekers while advertising the need for foreign labour

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I canine believe it: adversaries in fight over dog hold hands as court acquits over lack of evidence

The case ended up in Court on Sunday after a dog belonging to one of the men was allegedly hit with a broom by a member of the other family

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Libyan envoy Gafà files constitutional case over ‘amateurish’ medical visa libel hearing

Neville Gafà files constitutional proceedings over 'Babylon' hearing in which he accuses Libyan witnesses of being coaxed

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Saviour Balzan sues Ivan Camilleri for libel following online accusations

MediaToday director Saviour Balzan says he has filed a libel suit against The Times journalist Ivan Camilleri for comments the latter posted online yesterday in reaction to a story claiming Camilleri had been caught stealing 'high-value items' from a Naxxar supermarket

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'We’re here to stay' Steward Health Care reaffirms commitment to hospitals project

Steward Health Care has categorically refuted claims that it is planning to leave Malta should it not receive more funds from the government to carry out the obligations of its hospitals concession agreement

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[WATCH] PM refuses to reply to questions, tells journalists he had earlier event to do so

'I'm not playing this game' – PM refuses to reply to questions, telling journalists they could have asked them at an earlier press conference

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Alleged thief urged to change his ways for sake of young son

A court has urged a man, accused of robbing two elderly ladies earlier this month, to change his ways for the sake of his young son

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Magistrate cites terrorism threat whilst jailing man for fake ID card

An Albanian man has been jailed for six months, after which he will be deported back to Albania, after he pleaded guilty to tampering with, and making use of, a Greek ID card that was not issued to him

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Do not submit to gentleman’s clubs demands on sex work, Catholic Voices says

Women are not 'perks' for Malta's internationalization, lay Catholic group tells government on trafficking and prostitution reform

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Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case hits obstacles in first pre-trial sitting

Unexpected obstacles have derailed a first sitting intended to hear preliminary pleas by the men accused of murdering Daphne Caruana Galizia • Vince Muscat claims his lawyer did not inform him he was giving up his brief

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Man accused of raping daughter awarded €3,000 for two year delay in indictment

The Attorney General has filed an appeal to a decision which awarded a man accused of raping his daughter €3,000 in damages after a court declared that his right to justice within a reasonable time had been breached by a two-year delay in the filing of his indictment

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From New Zealand to Sweden: Different ways to regulate sex work

JAMES DEBONO analyses different ways to regulate sex work ranging from recognising it as a job like any other, as in New Zealand, to criminalising clients who buy sex as happens in Sweden and France

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Man seriously injured in motorcycle crash

The incident happened at the Naxxar coast road

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‘Camilleri admitted and paid back, more than what he took’ – supermarket boss

Times journalist says cashier found unaccounted items and that he later spoke to supermarket director about the incident

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‘Satanic’ sex abuse case: exorcist saw nothing strange during visits to accused’s home

Just in time for Halloween: An exorcist has told a magistrate investigating a strange case of rape that he had not seen anything spiritually troubling during prayer visits to the accused's home

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Caruana Galizia murder suspect allowed to appeal phone tap ruling on eve of pre-trial hearing

George Degiorgio has been granted permission to appeal a court decree on the eve of a preliminary hearing for the case before the Criminal Court

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Malta’s tax burden on the economy is sixth lowest in EU

The tax-to-GDP ratio for Malta stood at 32.7% of GDP in 2018, Eurostat figures show

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Times journalist Ivan Camilleri confronted by Naxxar supermarket over shoplifting incident

Shoplifting incident involving Ivan Camilleri, revealed by staff monitorring CCTV, is confirmed by supermarket owner

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Agreements with Vitals and Steward Healthcare are under investigation, NAO says

The National Audit Office says it fails to understand MAM president Martin Balzan's 'unfounded' comments that the office has shunned investigating the hospitals deal

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Man seriously injured after being hit by motorcycle

A 31-year-old man was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Tuesday night in St Paul's Bay

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UK General election set for December 12

The UK is set to go to the polls on 12 December after MPs backed Boris Johnson's call for an election following months of Brexit deadlock

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No money for courthouse but Gozo ministry promises it 'will be delivered'

Plans unveiled for a new Gozo courthouse two years ago have been scrapped as the Gozo Ministry 'explores' a new site for the project to replace the Citadella court

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Happy Halloween: where are the island’s spookiest spots?

Many may wish to partake in a darker Halloween experience. If that's the case look no further. With such a rich history, it's no surprise that the island has accumulated a few restless spirits and haunted houses.

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Almost 3,000 divorces granted since it became legal in 2011

The highest number of divorces was registered in 2012, the first full year after divorce was introduced

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Retrial ordered in case of road rage assault on off-duty policeman

Court orders retrial after police withdraw central charge

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Maltese UN expert warns of ‘enormous’ health data privacy concerns

UN Special Rapporteur Joseph Cannataci draws up recommendations on use and protection of health data

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Truck driver apologises for injuring motorcyclist in illegal maneuver

A truck driver has admitted to severely injuring a motorcyclist when he failed to indicate before a turn

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Labour ready to support Boris Johnson’s bid for December election, Corbyn says

UK appears set for an election before Christmas

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Man charged with theft, carrying illegal weapons in Paceville

Accused caught by security staff with stolen items, a flick knife and pepper spray

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Paceville bouncer charged with savage attack

Unlicensed bouncer denies grievously injuring man in brutal beating caught on CCTV

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Activists call for the buying of sex to be criminalised

35 organisations say prostitutes should be helped to exit the lifetsyle, while their clients should be prosecuted

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2019 European elections register EU wide increase in voter turnout

This year's European Parliament elections registered the highest voter turnout since 1994, at 50.66%, an increase of 8.06% from 2014

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21 arraigned after Monday's Safi riots

Accused, ranging in age from 18 to 38, denied committing offences

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[WATCH] Steward deal has failed, government should cut its losses, doctors’ association says

Government must stop giving money to Steward Health Care who have to either fulfil their PPP contractual obligations or leave, Malta Medical Association head Martin Balzan insists

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Gaffarena loses Old Mint Street case

A court has dismissed a case filed by businessman Marco Gaffarena in a bid to force the sale of a quarter undivided share of a property in Old Mint Street, Valletta

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Emergency number temporarily down

In case of an emergency Home Affairs Minister Michael Farrugia has advised the public to call 25458200

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[WATCH] Low emission cars: changeover must not burden motorists

Thinking of making the switch to electric? Such an important choice will depend on pricing and the availability of fast charging stations

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European elections cost €7 million to hold

People seeking assistance to vote increased by more than 700

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Boris Johnson fails in calling early general election

299 MPs voted in support of his proposal, with 70 against, but he did not secure the backing of the two-thirds of the 650 MPs required by law to pass the motion

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Iklin Wasteserv plant illegally storing electrical waste, PN MP claims

Nationalist Party environment spokesperson Jason Azzopardi said that tons of white goods are being stored at the illegally run facility

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Court will not investigate The Shift's perjury allegation

Journalist Caroline Muscat had referred to a piece published on MaltaToday's news portal where Saviour Balzan was quoted as saying that The Shift news had published leaks from investigations into Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination

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Neville Gafa asked wounded Libyans to pay him €2,500 for visas and treatment, court told

Neville Gafà had sued over a story that claimed a number of Libyan nationals were asked to pay for medical visas for treatment in Malta

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Man hospitalised after small crane tips over

The accident happened in Sagra Familja Street, Mosta

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PN candidate called out by district rival for sympathising with Matteo Salvini

Justin Schembri, the PN minority leader on the Birkirkara local council, welcomes Matteo Salvini's victory in Italian regional election, prompting both praise and criticism

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Police arrest several migrants after protest at Safi detention centre

Nobody is injured after protest for freedom at the Safi detention centre roughens up •  No official statement made despite arrests

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[WATCH] Second hand cars remain king of the road

Between July and September, 73 vehicles per day were added to Malta's road network, figures released by the National Statistics Office show

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Saviour Balzan stands by his description of Jonathan Ferris as Pink Panther’s Inspector Clouseau

MaltaToday managing editor Saviour Balzan testifies in the libel case filed against him by former police inspector and FIAU official, Jonathan Ferris

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Homeless men arraigned over mugging

One of the men allegedly told the police officer arresting him that he would inform the Prime Minister and have him fired

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Barts Medical School building opens in Gozo

Four-storey 8,100 sq.m medical school building, situated next to Gozo General Hospital, opens its doors

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Imam ‘happy and relieved’ ISIS leader dead

Muslims were the principal victims of ISIS terror group, Imam Mohammed El Sadi says

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EU agrees extension as Boris Johnson looks to trigger UK election

European Council President Donald Tusk has announced that the EU has agreed to extend Brexit until 31 January 2020

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Two men, woman arrested after drug bust at Żejtun farm

Police find cocaine, heroine and a gun after searching a farm in Żejtun and a car of one of the suspects

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BOV efforts to make new USD correspondent banking arrangements ‘progressing well’

BOV's last remaining US dollar correspondent bank, ING, due to terminate services in December, but bank says work to make alternative arrangements has progressed

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Rescue boat targeted by Libyan militias outside Lampedusa, claims Malta ignored evacuation request

Sea-Eye says Italian rescue centre registered a written dispute over the cancellation of a Maltese-assisted medical evacuation of a pregnant woman

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Italian courts drop Galassa allegations on Betaland

Italian court of review and Court of Cassation say not enough proof for ties between criminal organisations and Malta-based gaming company, OIA Services

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Elderly man seriously injured after being hit by car

An elderly man was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Monday morning

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Armed robbery at Marsa shop

A shop in Marsa was robbed at knifepoint on Sunday evening 

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Tourism or Mater Dei: Johann Buttigieg eyes top jobs

Johann Buttigieg, whose tenure as PA executive chairman ended last week, is eyeing vacant CEO posts at MTA and Mater Dei

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The State has been weakened, drastically | George Vital Zammit

Economist and University lecturer GEORGE VITAL ZAMMIT sounds an ominous warning about the lack of good governance in Malta. Apart from inviting international opprobrium, the situation also gives rise to practices that will be very difficult to eradicate in future

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[ANALYSIS] Budget speeches | Muscat and Delia: statesman versus demagogue?

Overshadowed by the Hal Far riots, Joseph Muscat emerged the statesman in addressing popular prejudice, in contrast to Adrian Delia, who veered on demagoguery to use the incident as a curtain-raiser for a simplistic critique of an economic model linked to the importation foreign labour. Yet it is the dark side of Malta's economic miracle, hinted at by Delia, which raises questions on Muscat's own claims to statesmanship

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Corradino inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell

Corradino inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell a day earlier

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Arctic cold spell expected over Europe next week

Cold airmass will spread into eastern, central and western Europe, with temperatures in Malta falling by the end of the week

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ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi believed killed in US special forces raid

Islamic State leader believed to have died during overnight raid by US military in Syria

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Cottonera residents demonstrate against American University extension

The Three Cities should remain of the people and not given to AUM, protesters insist

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[WATCH] Electric cars changeover process must be sensitive to low-earners - Prime Minister

Changeover to electric cars and energy efficient buildings must be done in such a way as to avoid creating burden for those who can't afford the expense, Joseph Muscat says

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Motorcyclist grievously injured in hit-and-run crash

Man left badly hurt after the motorcycle he was riding was involved in an accident with a van, whose driver fled the scene

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Minister brushes off allegations that Malta ignored migrant boat distress call

Home Affairs Minister denies allegations of Malta delegating migrant rescue to Libyan coastguard, insists no official request was made

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Libyan militia fires warning shots at Sea-Eye during rescue of 90 lives

Libyan boats interfere with delicate rescue as migrants at sea almost drown to feel return to Tripoli

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Lawyer to Caruana Galizia murder suspect Vince Muscat renounces brief

After pardon is mooted in press, lawyer to Vincent Muscat 'il-Kohhu' Arthur Azzopardi renounces brief for his client

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PN MEPs hit back at criticism over EP search and rescue resolution

Casa and Metsola hit back at Alternattiva Demokratika criticism that both MEPs had ignored human rights in a decision to vote against a socialist-led resolution on search and rescue

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Man hospitalised after roof collapse

The accident happened in Triq Ghar il-Gobon, Birkirkara

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Motorcycle crash leaves woman hospitalised

The accident happened in Labour Avenue, Naxxar

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AD calls out PN MEPs for ‘allying with far-right’ on search and rescue vote

Alternattiva Demokratika said that the European Parliament members chose to ignore human rights and forego saving people's lives

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Man stuck in Wied Babu rescued by civil protection officers

The CPD was called on-site at around 10.30 am

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[WATCH] PN leader: 'Malta must call on EU to better manage migration'

The Nationalist Party leader was being interviewed on the party's radio station NET FM

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Two injured in quadbike accident

The accident happened in Saint Thomas Road, Luqa

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Johann Buttigieg stepping down as Planning Authority executive chairman

The Planning Authority said that Johann Buttigieg will be moving on to another post in another public entity

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Man given conditional discharge after argument over pet rabbit spirals out of control

Accused found guilty of illegally detaining his sister after an argument over a pet rabbit got out of hand

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[WATCH] Hate speech threatens to break our country, Archbishop warns

The archbishop said that overseeing the safety and security of one's own country should never justify hate speech and further violence

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Malta police aids Europol to identify four child sexual abuse victims

The Europol's Victim Identification Taskforce worked with 30 law enforcement officers from 21 countries to help identify victims of child sex abuse across the world

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Man charged with beating and threatening his wife released on bail

The man threatened to kill his wife during a heated row at the couple's marital home in Zejtun

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Metsola and Casa vote against EP resolution to step up search and rescue efforts

EPP votes against resolution calling on Brussels to financially and politically supporter search and rescue zones and put forward a fair distribution mechanism

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Court revokes football clubs' €160,000 garnishee on travel agent over missed tournament

Pietá Hotspurs, Hamrun Spartans Nursery and Birkirkara FC Youth Academy had missed a football tournament in Denmark to a flight delay

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Solving Malta’s skills shortage: ‘Women, education and foreign talent,’ says Muscat

Prime Minister says multi-faceted approach can solve talent problem, but Adrian Delia highlights Malta's reputation troubles

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What if the government paid our authors? One literary foundation has a proposal

Would a guaranteed income for Maltese writers enrich the nation and propel the creative industry to new heights? One literary foundation has a proposal

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Betting giant sued for €14 million damages

Greek businessman in Maltese courts claims betting company Tipico forged clauses in franchising contract

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An event loaded with political, cultural, social and emotional resonance that cannot be ignored

No 6 • The Daphne vigil

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[WATCH] Malta can be the flag-bearer for climate change in the Mediterranean, Jason Azzopardi says

Environment Minister José Herrera warned that Malta's action on climate change needed to be approached with measure and caution so the economy would not be hit as a result

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‘Where will it all dovetail?’ Revisiting the criminal landscape preceding the Caruana Galizia assassination

In one of Daphne Caruana Galizia's pithier observations, the journalist had questioned at which point would Malta's series of gangland murders and car bombs come together to form a coherent narrative, and whether such intimate connections had a political bind

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Government brought migrant crisis on itself, Beppe Fenech Adami says

Nationalist MP Beppe Fenech Adami said that the Hal Far riots represented the collapse of the system that controlled Malta's migrant population

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Boris Johnson proposes early 12 December election to break Brexit stall

The motion calling for an early election will be tabled on Monday

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University academics call for appropriate conditions for child asylum seekers

University of Malta academics say that incidents like the riot at the Hal Far Open Centre constitute a serious risk to the life, health and psychological wellbeing of child asylum seekers

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Thief has 32-month prison sentence slashed to probation on appeal

He had been charged with stealing a luxury Omega watch, a mobile phone, a cheque for €3,500 and a wallet, amongst other items

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Court blunder leads to overturning of trapper's sentence

The first court's judgement was issued in another person's name for which the Appeals Court overturned the sentence

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Karol Aquilina says 'fraudster' who bought Maltese passport signed false declaration to vote in elections

Citizenship Parliamentary Secretary Julia Farrugia Portelli asks Aquilina how the government is expected to make up for the money it stands to lose if it were to stop the programme

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Study to take x-ray of education profession

The Malta Union of Teachers and the Education Ministry have teamed up for a study that will highlight the challenges of those working in the education sector

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Turnkey contractor charged with theft unable to pay bail deposit

A turnkey contractor accused of stealing aluminium window frames from a building site in his hometown has told a court that he didn't have €500 for his bail deposit

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Drugs squad investigations ongoing after man charged over 9kg cannabis discovery

Further arrests are expected after a man, arrested whilst driving a car full of cannabis grass, was arraigned in court and denied bail this morning

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[WATCH] Police hate crimes unit to offer victims support, not ‘carry out social media witch-hunts’

Police hate crime unit will help victims rather than fishing out perpertrators on social media, minister says

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Government evaluating alternative locations for a new migrant open centre

Home Affairs Minister Michael Farrugia said that many countries in the EU were not willing to show solidarity with countries facing stress from migrant populations

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[WATCH] Help make these children’s Christmas wishes come true

This year's Children's Dreams campaign piloted by the Foundation for Social Welfare Services launches with 2,500 children listing their dreams

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Malta accused of delegating migrant rescue operation to Libyan coastguard

NGO which relayed rescue coordinates to Malta rescue coordination centre claims Libyans were allowed to take back migrants to detention in Libya

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Migrants’ despair and anguish aboard the El Hiblu: Amnesty’s concern over Malta terror charges

Amnesty International concerned about the severity of terrorism charges laid against three teenagers from Ivory Coast and Guinea, suspected of having hijacked a merchant vessel

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Roads authority’s expropriation of land ‘made in interest of private parties’

A civil court has reversed the government's expropriation of land in St Paul's Bay, declaring it as having been done to appease private interests and not that of the public

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Ghadira landowners win damages but not right to take back land

Landowners get €150,000 from European Court but expropriated Mellieha land used for beach concession will remain in the hands of the State

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Marsaskala seabed to be reclaimed for waterpolo pitch

Over 2,300sq.m of Marsaskala's seabed will be reclaimed for a waterpolo pitch and clubhouse, but two biologists have warned of the negative impact on protected sea grasses due to changes in sedimentation and water circulation 

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It’s about the money and political will: Malta’s financial crime-busters

The government will be setting up a financial crime busting agency next year but with the criticism Malta has been receiving over its lax attitude towards money laundering, KURT SANSONE tries to find out how the Budget has responded

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Man arrested in Xghajra for aggravated cannabis possession

9kg of cannabis in plastic packets were found in the suspect's car

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Man arrested in Gozo for aggravated cannabis possession

9kg of cannabis in plastic packets were found in the suspect's car

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Special police unit to monitor online hate speech

Home Affairs Minister Michael Farrugia said that the police were investigating cases of radicalisation that was taking place online

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Climate change emergency needs concrete action not empty rhetoric, Miriam Dalli says

Labour MEP Miriam Dalli says climate change action requires money to be invested in the transition to ensure social justice

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Malta shows greatest decline in belief that government should aid poor countries

Eurobarometer survey shows that 48% of Maltese citizens believe that the national government should aid foreign countries

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Mintoff's police driver warns Commissioner not to overlook him for long service award

A police constable who was formerly the official driver and security officer of the late Prime Minister Dom Mintoff has filed court action after being informed that it had been decided that he would not receive a medal for long and distinguished service in the corps

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Security at migrant open centres to improve after GWU and government meet

In the wake of Sunday's riot at the Hal Far open centre, the Home Affairs Ministry and the General Workers' Union agree on better security arrangements but give no details

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Man cleared of bigamy after first marriage was later declared null

A man from Rabat has been cleared of the crime of bigamy after a court heard that his first marriage had later been annulled, in a case that will cause embarrassment to the public registry

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Astronomical observatory planned for Nadur

Government and University of Malta to invest €160,000 in telescope that will have specialised photographic capabilities 

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Harsher punishment sought by Attorney General for Saqqajja shooting case turned down

Former policeman Carmel Cutajar had been jailed for seven-and-a-half years and fined €6,500 after having been found guilty of attempting to murder his estranged wife Maria

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39 people found dead in lorry container in Essex

38 adults and one teenager were found dead in a container in Essex

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[ANALYSIS] Adrian Delia’s budget speech: Hard hitting but predictable

Adrian Delia's budget speech was no game changer as this word by word analysis reveals

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Ships will have to use low sulphur fuel, international body rules

The International Maritime Organisation has confirmed its decision to impose lower sulphur limits on fuel used by ships from 2020 • BirdLife Malta welcomes decision, wants Malta to endorse more ambitious target

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More Hal Far rioters in court

27 men from Sudan, Chad, Somalia, Eritrea and the Ivory Coast have appeared in court this morning in conjunction with Sunday's riot at the Hal Far open centre

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Supermarket employees accused of stealing €7,000 worth of stock

Three supermarket employees have been charged with stealing over €7,000 worth of stock from their employer

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Royal digs rescued: Malta palazzo where Queen lived to be reopened to the public

Maltese government buys €6 million Villa Guardamangia, the former home of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, when she lived in Malta between 1949 and 1951

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Francis Zammit Dimech exploring bid for PN secretary-general

Veteran PN politican Francis Zammit Dimech's bid for secretary-general actively pushed by people who have divergent views within party

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Brexit uncertainty as MPs vote against Johnson's 'timetable' bill

Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed that one way or another, Britain would leave the EU by the end of October 

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Malta is a top performer under Labour — Joseph Muscat

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that an economy based on population growth was a ridiculous argument and if it were that easy, the Nationalist Party would not be in debt

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Joseph Muscat warns Opposition to measure its words on foreigners

Joseph Muscat said that he had been mistaken back in 2013 when he had invoked the pushback but warned the Opposition not to make the same mistake

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Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca decries hate speech in the wake of migrant riots

Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca said that Malta should be doing everything possible to stamp out ever-growing hate speech on social media

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[WATCH] Ringleaders of Hal Far open centre riot plead not guilty, denied bail

16 migrants involved in the Sunday riot were sentenced to a six week detention while 64 who pleaded not guilty, including the ringleaders, were all denied bail  •  A final group of migrants will be arraigned tomorrow

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200,000 contraband cigarettes seized by Customs during raid

A total of 1,000 cartons of cigarettes were discovered in a Safi garage

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Outrageous that Malta prime minister still suing Daphne Caruana Galizia – Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner

Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Dunja Mijatović was responding to a question by Nationalist Party MEP Roberta Metsola 

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Hal Far open centre chief commends migrants who protected staff during riot

Mauro Farrugia said that a number of migrants who did not participate in Sunday's riot at Hal Far had taken the trouble to protect the most vulnerable and the staff

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Driver who crashed into a wall in St Julian's seriously injured

The Italian 24-year-old crashed into a wall at around 4:40am on Tuesday

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Youth groups ask MPs to put political difference aside and declare climate change emergency

31 youth organisations have co-signed a letter asking MPs to put aside political differences and declare a climate change emergency ahead of tonight's vote in Parliament

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Teachers’ union files judicial protest to stop rivals’ interference in LSE negotiations

Teachers' union MUT is taking court action to stop breakaway union UPE from taking illegal industrial action

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George Degiorgio gives police 24-hour deadline to exhibit phone taps

Degiorgio threatens further court action against the AG, Police Commissioner and Security Services head should deadline not be met

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Rights of children with health conditions should be respected, parents association says

The Maltese Association of Parents of State School Students said that parents were being indirectly pressured to keep their children at home because schools lacked trained individuals who could administer life-saving medication

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Migrants to be charged over Hal Far open centre riots

More than 100 migrants will be charged after Sunday's violent riot at Hal Far that saw officials responsible for the centre being pelted by stones, cars being burnt, and offices ransacked

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Nurses’ boss: Steward ‘failed miserably’ to deliver on all hospital projects

MUMN president Paul Pace lambasts Steward Health Care, saying its lack of medical care investment is causing Maltese patients significant suffering

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Man seriously injured in Birkirkara crash

A 46-year-old was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Birkirkara on Monday evening

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Judiciary demoralised over attempts to stymie promotions, judge says

Repubblika case pursuing suspension of judicial appointments 'has demoralised judiciary', judge says

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‘Feed your surplus to 90,000 people at the edge of hardship’ — Delia

You call it a surplus but it feels like a deficit, Adrian Delia says

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Government is taking Hal Far riot lightly, Adrian Delia says

Opposition Leader Adrian Delia said that the fiery riot that took place on Sunday in Hal Far was a very serious situation

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How did the government, Opposition, agencies and unions react to Sunday's riot?

The PN said that 'those who reside in the country have the obligation to observe its laws' while the government said that a considerable number of migrants did not participate in the riot

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UK MPs vote on Brexit deal has been blocked by Speaker

John Bercow said that such a debate on the deal would prove repetitive as this had already been done on Saturday

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Eddie Fenech Adami's longtime driver and confidante, Charles Borg is-Sunnara, dies

Charles Borg was known for his close relationship with the former Prime Minister and PN leader, Eddie Fenech Adami from the time he was Opposition leader in the 1980s

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Mugger and prolific thief jailed for seven years

A relapsed thief has been jailed for over seven years after pleading guilty to two violent muggings and breaking into a number of cars

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PN condemns ‘acts of violence’ carried out during the night

In a statement, the Nationalist Party said that 'those reside in the country have the obligation to observe its laws'

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Thief caught stealing from friend's house

A man has been released on a €15,000 bail bond after he was charged with stealing items from his friend's house

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Courts declare migrants' detention illegal

The detention of six asylum seekers, detained at the Safi Barracks for over 10 ten weeks has been declared illegal by the court of Magistrates

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[WATCH] Integra Foundation Director calls scenes at Hal Far ‘upsetting but not a surprise’

Maria Pisani called for better dialogue between the NGO and the government in efforts to deliver more 'concrete solutions'

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[WATCH] Police officers enter the Hal far open centre

A large contingent of police officers in riot gear has entered the Hal far open centre

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Man seriously injured after getting hit by car in Marsa

A 45-year-old Turkish national was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Sunday night

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Police cars set on fire as migrants protest at Hal Far Centre

A policeman was slightly injured during a riot on Sunday night, which saw three police cars set on fire

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A grim view of power | Godfrey Farrugia

Former PD leader GODFREY FARRUGIA says his exit from party politics is not leaving the fledgling Democratic Party high and dry. But did he owe the PD the courtesy to stay on up until the election to help them gain traction?

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Palumbo Group and AUM bump heads over Macina parking entrance

Palumbo Group have requested the court to issue an inhibition mandate against the American University of Malta

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Man reported missing

56-year-old David Sciberras was last seen leaving his residence wearing a blue, white and black checked shirt, blue trousers and black shoes

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Godfrey Farrugia on his resignation from PD: fresh faces needed to lead party

The former PD leader says his exit will prevent a clean-slate party from being potentially held back by a politician with history

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Woman grievously injured after motorcycle crash

The accident happened at the Naxxar coast road

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Two arrested after drugs find in Qawra

The men were found to be carrying cannabis plant and resin, amphetamine as well as ecstasy pills ready to be trafficked

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[WATCH] PM credits social measures in this year’s budget to government’s sustainable planning

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat was addressing part faithful in Marsaxlokk

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Bank of Valletta says it has no intention of shedding staff

BOV reacts to reports that it wants to cut workforce, insisting 'new' voluntary retirement schemes are simply a renewal of schemes the bank has always had in place

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Sliema stabbing leaves man grievously injured

The aggressor is still at large

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Caruana Galizia suspect told to give names in past crimes in return for pardon

Police were given alleged middleman's name but investigators wanted information leading to criminals involved in past hold-ups and car bombs

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Brexit delayed once more, discussions will continue on Tuesday

An amendment to the Brexit deal has been passed so that the UK parliament will now have to discuss all the legislation implementing the Brexit agreement before a vote on the deal is taken

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Sale of passports continues to ruin Malta's reputation, PN says

The Nationalist Party once again asked for the Individual Investors Programme to be suspended with immediate effect

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Drugs found on man who crashed car during police chase

The 22-year-old from Serbia was first spotted speeding through Gzira when police asked him to stop

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’Erdogan terrorist’ — Kurds in Malta show solidarity with under-fire Kurds in Syria

Kurds in Malta protest against Turkey's military action in Syria in front of the Turkish Embassy

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Trump ally describes Syria troop withdrawal as 'ethnic cleansing'

Trump ally Lindsey Graham says troop withdrawal is "ethnic cleansing," while Republican Mitch McConnell describes the order, together with Turkey's assault in Syria as a "strategic nightmare".

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Brexit: British parliament to vote on new deal today

The British parliament is sitting on a Saturday for the first time in 37 years to vote on Boris Johnson's Brexit new deal.

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[WATCH] Climate change motion is not perfect but it’s in good faith, Jason Azzopardi says

Opposition is not angry but disappointed by government's negative attitude on the motion

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Paedophile’s 10-year jail term confirmed after showing no remorse

The elderly man acknowledged that he had done wrong, but had shown no 'genuine remorse,' telling the officer several times that he only regretted that he was in prison

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[WATCH] José Herrera justifies colleagues' aggressive reaction to Opposition's climate change motion

Environment Minister José Herrera says the Nationalist Party's confrontational politics invited the goverment's parallel reaction but describes Jason Azzopardi's motion as a positive one despite inaccuracies

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PD urges Maltese government to stand with the Kurds

Partit Demokratiku said that Malta must wield its 'diplomatic clout in the name of peace'

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Joseph Muscat disappointed over EU's lack of decision on Albania and North Macedonia

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat believes postponing the decision on negotiations with the Balkan states is a blow to the 'credibility of the EU when dealing with partners' in sensitive regions

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Unemployed men denied bail on theft and vagrancy charges

Two unemployed men have been remanded in custody on aggravated theft charges

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Cancer patient handed probation for violent domestic incident

The incident in question had occurred in July 2011, when the accused who had been in a relationship with the victim and who had three children by her, had fallen out with his in-laws

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Cancer patient handed probation for violent domestic incident

A man who was convicted of grievously injuring his girlfriend's mother in a domestic argument has been handed probation after a court was told that he had mental health problems and had since developed cance

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Voters expect us to be tour agents, Alfred Sant laments

'When is the next trip to Brussels?'

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MUT warns that rival union's directives are illegal

The Malta Union of Teachers tells educators who follow another union's directives that the MUT would not be able to help them if the employer takes disciplinary action 

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Man acquitted of domestic violence awarded compensation after 11-year court ordeal

A man acquitted of domestic violence in a case which took 11 years to be decided has been awarded €5,000 in moral damages

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Explosion at factory in Luqa causes fire

An explosion which resulted in a fire broke out at a factory in Luqa on Thursday

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EU cash: Maltese can see the difference

68% of Maltese say they are aware of EU funds spent in their hometown

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Concerns of a Head of School: continuous assessment means students take school more lightly

A veteran head of school told MaltaToday that Malta's system of continuous assessment, first implemented last year as a new way of keeping track of pupils' performance in schools, could lead to students 'taking school more lightly'

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[WATCH] Budget balances rewarding the people with ensuring sustainability, Silvio Schembri says

On Xtra, financial services parliamentary secretary Silvio Schembri says government had to ensure the Budget was sustainable for the future

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Government at odds with Opposition over climate change emergency motion

Government MPs insist climate change emergency was already declared in 2015 with Climate Action Act

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No site yet for new Gozo courthouse despite plans being published two years ago

In November 2017, Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana unveiled plans for a new Gozo courthouse between Xewkija and Victoria

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[WATCH] UPE issues directives after citing injustice towards educators

The teachers' union called out 'abusive conduct', which it claimed was being adopted by the education department  

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Man grievously injured on Marsascala construction site

The incident took place on Triq is-Silla 

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David Casa calls for Europe-wide action against lawsuits that cripple journalists

At a panel discussion in the European Parliament, Nationalist MEP David Casa says Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri are European problems

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Evidence exhibited in Ghaxaq murder case

Evidence recovered from the scene of the double murder which happened in Ghaxaq in March was exhibited in court as proceedings against Joseph Bonnici continued on Thursday

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2020 Budget has incentivised over-development, green lobby group says

Flimkien Ghal Ambjent Ahjar said that it welcomed many proposals but they proved far too little to ensure a sustainable environment

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Airshow will return in 2020 after two-year hiatus, Konrad Mizzi says

The last airshow was held in 2017 after an agreement between the aviation society and the government could not be reached on time

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Almost two out of 10 people have experienced gender-based violence at work

A study has found that 16% of people have experienced cases of gender-based violence in the workplace

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New Brexit deal has been agreed, Boris Johnson says

The legal text of the new Brexit deal has been agreed upon between UK and EU negotiators but the deal will still have to be approved by UK and EU parliaments

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Gzira crash

A 34-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured during a traffic accident in Gzira

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[WATCH] Four Marsa Junction project flyovers by the end of March

New road diversions in front of Addolorata Cemetery as work starts on the longest flyover structure in Malta

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Irishman admits to causing airport security incident

An Irish tourist who entered a restricted area at the airport and then led police on a chase around the apron has been handed a two-year prison sentence, suspended for four years

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Irishman admits to causing airport security incident

An Irish tourist who entered a restricted area at the airport and then led police on a chase around the apron has been handed a two-year prison sentence, suspended for four years

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Brexit deal rejected by DUP as Boris Johnson heads to EU summit

The Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland has announced that 'as things stand' it cannot support Boris Johnson's proposed Brexit deal • Johnson will need DUP's support in parliament to get the deal approved

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Ana Gomes says it is an 'absolute shame’ Joseph Muscat is still in government

The former Portuguese MEP accuses Joseph Muscat of obstructing justice

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Palermo’s anti-mafia mayor: ‘To Daphne’s killers… you made a very big mistake’

Hundreds gather in Valletta to commemorate Daphne Caruana Galizia, two years after she was assassinated in Bidnija

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‘Not too late to bring Daphne’s killers to justice in credible manner’, US embassy says

US embassy ready to support criminal investigation if requested by Maltese authorities

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Court rejects George Degiorgio's request to suspend criminal proceedings in Caruana Galizia murder case

George Degiorgio, who stands accused, along with two other men of murdering Daphne Caruana Galizia, is contesting the validity of wiretaps

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Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: Malta government reiterates commitment to 'deliver justice'

Investigators and inquiring magistrate should be allowed to continue carrying out their duties in 'a serene and independent manner', government says in a statement marking the second anniversary of the journalist's murder

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'Grand Theft Auto' joyrider charged with stealing and crashing four cars

A 17-year-old has been released on bail after pleading not guilty to joyriding and 34 other charges in a crime likened to the video game Grand Theft Auto

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Joe Brincat asks to be admitted to judicial appointments case

Former Minister Joseph Brincat has filed a court application asking for permission to have his say in the judicial appointments case currently ongoing before the civil courts

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[WATCH] Daphne Caruana Galizia's sister confronts Adrian Delia while paying respects to slain journalist

Helene Asciak, sister to murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia's, asks Delia to leave makeshift memorial as he attempts to lay a wreath

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Jean Pierre Debono leaves PN job, promises loyalty to Adrian Delia

Appointed two years ago as chief political coordinator by the newly-elected PN leader, Jean Pierre Debono leaves the party to take up a job in the private sector

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Journalists call for compromise on Caruana Galizia inquiry, Graffiti call out bipartisan deadlock

Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination, two years on: 'Deeply heinous crime has been turned into a political tit for tat', says Graffitti

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Every school should have its own qualified nurse, diabetes association says

Maltese Diabetes Association renews call to have school nurses stationed in all educational institutions

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[ANALYSIS] Daphne Caruana Galizia: Hero abroad, an enemy at home

The real, complex, and polarised legacy of Daphne Caruana Galizia: to grasp the immense disparity between the slain journalist's international fame and her ostracised status in Malta, we should begin by understanding how her legacy is perceived

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Future’s cashless, but shops still don’t do plastic

A GRTU study issued in September revealed that a third of Maltese shops still do not accept card payments, a reality that makes the prevalence of cash in the hands of those who do not use cashless and contactless payments, all the more vital

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Muscat must take ‘immediate action’ against ministers following court decision, says Delia

PN leader insists Constitutional Court declared ministers Chris Cardona, Konrad Mizzi and Edward Scicluna were 'suspected of breaking the law'

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Educators’ council will have power to grant teaching warrants, new law proposes

Under new law, ministers will no longer have power to grant or withdraw teaching warrants, with the authority for this being vested in an educators' council

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'Daphne paid with her life for government’s culture of impunity' - Beppe Fenech Adami

PN MP remembers Black Monday's events 40 years ago and warns culture of impunity which existed then has made a return

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Peaceful gathering planned to condemn Turkish invasion of northern Syria

The gathering will take place at 10am outside of the Turkish embassy in Floriana on Saturday

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Ministers off the hook in Egrant extract testimony case

Konrad Mizzi, Edward Scicluna and Chris Cardona will not be testifying over how they could cite the as yet unpublished Egrant report after constitutional court decree

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Lifeline files court appeal against €10,000 fine

The MV Lifeline was caught in an international dispute last year when it rescued 234 migrants at sea

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[WATCH] Xarabank presenter Peppi Azzopardi confronts Lowell’s priest over far-right endorsement

Xarabank presenter faced off Mosta priest David Muscat, who is endorsing Norman Lowell's far-right party

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BirdLife disappointed that budget left out the creation of a wildlife crime unit

BirdLife Malta says the budget ignores 'the protection of natural habitats, in particular, ODZ land'

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Budget 2020 heeds every need, Edward Scicluna says

Finance Minister Edward Scicluna said that the government had proved that it was on the ball with regard to people's demands

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Caruana Galizia murder: Degiorgio wants criminal case suspended until wiretap challenge is decided

George Degiorgio 'ic-Ciniz' demands suspension of criminal hearing until decision on challenge against legality of wiretaps

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Paqpaqli supercar crash: New magistrate’s recusal requested

Lawyers praise magistrate's 'correct manner' in coming forward with information over possible conflict

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Malta requested to rescue 75 people at sea

Boat migrants left Libya on Sunday have told NGO they are in distress

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Justice Commission asked to investigate judge over 'unethical' decree

NGO Repubblika and lawyer Andrew Borg Cardona have reported Judge Giovanni Grixti to the Commission for the Administration of Justice, claiming that he dismissed 'facts' as 'journalistic opinions and blogs'

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Malta creeps up gender equality index, but women still lack power

Ranking 15th in the EU, Malta scores low in the power domain where women are still worse off in terms of economic power

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Budget 2020: The government’s spending and income visualised

How is Budget 2020 financed, and what do we spend it on? Take a look at this visual guide

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Elderly man seriously injured after being hit by car

An elderly man was grievously injured during a traffic accident in Qormi

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Some carrots, but no sticks: Budget 2020 on climate and the environment

Cut-off date for fossil fuel engines and 2050 deadline for carbon-neutral Malta, but can businesses get their act in order without being pushed?

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Budget 2020 at a glance

A point-by-point breakdown of the budget delivered by Finance Minister Edward Scicluna

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Adrian Delia says Budget failed to address people's concerns

Budget's green proposals are 'cosmetic tampering', Adrian Delia says

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Joseph Muscat hails 'phenomenal' doubling in size of Malta's economy

Prime Minister says budget has increased no taxes for the third time in a row, in an unprecedented move

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Budget 2020: Developers satisfied, Greens call out glaring contradictions

Budget 2020 redactions from MDA, employers, teachers, Forum, Alternattiva Demokratika, and the GWU

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Will Valletta’s open-air theatre get a roof?

Government will open a public consultation on what to do with the space that houses Pjazza Teatru Rjal

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One-off milk bonus and weekly wage increase of €3.49

Pensioners to get €7 weekly increase on 1 January

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Lower tax on overtime and tax refund

Overtime will be taxed at 15% for those earning up to €20,000

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Surplus in 2020 even without passport sales

Economic growth projected at 4.3% next year

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Ponzi fraudster charged with money laundering alongside Dalli daughters

Chief instigator of Ponzi fraud that embroiled John Dalli in the Bahamas misadventure appears in court

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[LIVE] Follow the Budget 2020 live-blog here

Follow Budget 2020 here together with our live-blog of all major announcements

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MEP calls for stronger EU anti-money laundering efforts amid Deutsche Bank withdrawals

Deutsche Bank's cutting of ties with five eurozone countries is embarrassment for European Banking Union, Sven Giegold says

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[WATCH] Chief Justice says he 'cannot force' ministers to exhibit Egrant report

The ministers had been summoned to testify about how an unpublished extract of the top secret Egrant report ended up being quoted by them in court submissions on the Vitals inquiry

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450 reverse vending machines to be in place by end of 2020

Beverage container refund schemef or plastics, metal and glass beverages to be in place by the end of 2020

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Competitiveness index slippage must be addressed, Chamber of Commerce says

Malta must prioritise competitiveness in Budget 2020, Chamber of Commerce says after slippage in WEF's competitiveness index 

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Spain braced for verdict in Catalan separatists' trial

Spain's Supreme Court is expected to issue a verdict in the trial of Catalan separatist leaders over their role in an independence referendum in 2017

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Sicilian oil smuggling suspect is ‘no mafioso’, lawyer warns MaltaToday

Lawyer says one of the principal suspects in Operation Dirty Oil, said by Italian investigators to have connections to feared Santipaola-Ercolano mafia clain, is not a mafia associate

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Teacher starting salaries in Malta below European average, study shows

Amid the controversy over teacher shortages, a European Commission study shows that a Maltese teacher earns more than her Portuguese counterpart and slightly less than an Italian educator

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The Church’s ‘mea culpa’ must be genuine | Aaron Zahra

Rocked by over a decade of child abuse scandals, the Catholic Church is in the process of renewing its structures and policies. Fr Aaron Zahra – abbot of the Dominican Priory in Vittoriosa, and author of a dissertation about sex abuse in Catholic schools – argues that the Church has a lot to learn from its past mistakes

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Hal Far open centre residents arrested over false documents

The four men were charged with fraud and remanded in police custody 

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AUM needs to show it merits a building extension, Evarist Bartolo says

The American University's president said that the university needed the peace of mind that it could cater for a potential increase in students

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Japan deploys military as Hagibis typhoon kills 23

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Tomorrow's Budget first signal of climate change measures, Muscat says

The government will announced a date when any new car bought will have to be electric-powered or hydrogen-powered

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Police launch probe into Chetcuti Cauchi golden passport clients

Police have requested paperwork and case files of clients processed by citizenship law firm Chetcuti Cauchi

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Footballer takes on the Syria Gzira FC haters and racists in Facebook livestream

'Here's my right of reply', social worker and footballer Omar Rababah tells racists and far-right trolls on Facebook 

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Msida snack bar’s ceiling partially collapses

Bar was luckily closed and no injuries were reported

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Gordon-John Manché refuses to disclose amounts followers pay in donations

River of Love evangelical pastor insists his organisation's accounts are subject to public audits

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[WATCH] Joseph Muscat doesn’t want Egrant report published, Delia says

'If he wanted to publish it, he'd have done so'

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Transport minister hopeful ‘reborn’ traditional Malta bus concept can become a reality

​ Ian Borg says cleaner buses are the next step for public transport

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€4 million maritime training centre opened

MaritimeMT to offer courses leading to maritime careers at sea and in shore-based services

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Motorcyclist grievously injured in Coast Road accident

Victim loses control of his motorcycle and hits a crash barrier

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[WATCH] Bormla pensioners vent their frustration at HSBC’s branch closure

Pensioners outside Bormla's HSBC branch tell MaltaToday they will be impacted most by the bank's decision to close eight branches

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[WATCH] Minister Chris to tourism minister: ‘Help Hugo’s because they always helped us’

Raw footage has emerged of Luke Chetcuti talking about being given a beach concession at St George's Bay

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Boy back in court after he was caught stealing again in Marsaskala

Magistrate warns 15-year-old to change his path before it is too late

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Adrian Delia accuses Attorney General of helping ministers avoid testifying about Egrant inquiry report

Opposition leader says only people being denied access to the Egrant inquiry report were himself and the rest of the people of Malta and Gozo

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Sant, ever the sceptic on MEPs’ crusades, abstains on Russian disinformation resolution

MEPs vote for European strategy to counter 'highly dangerous' Russian propaganda but Sant abstains: 'Even MEP resolutions on internal affairs of countries are interventions'

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Malta Air launches six new routes for next summer

New routes to connect Malta to Brindisi, Nis, Paphos, Santiago de Compostela, Trapani and Trieste

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Eight migrants charged after Safi breakout

Inspector tells court police are spending up to 12 hours monitoring open centres because of similar incidents

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Five stabbed at Manchester's Arndale shopping centre

No fatalities reported as police arrest man in his 40s

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Alcohol is not an excuse to break the law, court says as it jails man for a year

The man stole a mobile phone and attacked two police officers

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Prison for man used copied card details to book holiday

Court jails man who admitted to credit card fraud

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[WATCH] PN wants parliament to declare climate change emergency

The Nationalist Party proposes the creation of a parliamentary committee that would have the power to nominate a superintendent for the climate change emergency 

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No relief for Independent over erroneous Caruana Galizia claim on HSBC falsification

Appeals court upholds €5,000 damages for story sparked by Daphne Caruana Galizia claims on falsified Panama Papers bank letter

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Suspect in Operation Dirty Oil moving €2.8 million to wife’s offshore company

Gordon Debono's wife used Cypriot court to enforce two 2017 loan agreements for €2.8 million to trafficking suspect, using offshore companies

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Labour MEP advances right to disconnect in fight against ‘always on’ work culture

Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba presents amendment to EP report calling for right to disconnect digitally for workers

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[WATCH] Citizenship only for those with a genuine link to Malta, Karol Aquilina insists

Xtra on TVM | Parliamentary Secretary Julia Farrugia Portelli extols financial benefits of the Individual Investor Programme, reiterates she has no problem with any investigation

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Turkey threatens EU it will send Syrian refugees to Europe

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has defended his country's offensive in northern Syria, warning the EU not to describe the military operation as an occupation

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Jordan Azzopardi fined €3,500 in two court cases

Court fines Azzopardi for carrying a metal knuckleduster, and driving without a licence in two cases unconnected to ongoing criminal proceedings over drug trafficking 

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PN joins global demand to halt Turkish warmongering against Kurds

Nationalists condemn Turkish assault on Syrian Kurds fighting Assad and Islamic State

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French commissioner-designate rejected by MEPs

Sylvie Goulard, the French nominee for European commissioner, was rejected in a secret ballot after her second grilling failed to convince MEPs

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Sicilian pair charged over 40kg cannabis haul

The Drugs Squad had intercepted a vehicle in which fourteen cardboard boxes containing concealed bags of cannabis were found

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PN reacts to HSBC branch closures: ‘banking hitting news for the wrong reasons’

HSBC cost-cutting measures: PN says government has destroyed banking's foundations

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St Paul’s Bay accident leaves four injured

The accident happened in Triq Ghajn Tufffieha, Saint Paul's Bay 

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Woman on bail for trying to kill partner was raped by her 'victim' last week, court told

A court has been told how a woman who stands accused of the attempted murder of her partner last month was raped by the man inside her home just last weekend

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HSBC’s cost-cutting push to online services welcomed by digital services minister

Digital services parliamentary secretary Silvio Schembri says 'proactive steps' compliment government's policy in digital sector

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Malta with lowest usage of childcare services in the EU

Families in Malta are the least likely in Europe to use childcare services for all their children, Eurostat data reveals

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Farm waste illegally discharged into Gozo sewer

Incident could have jeopardised multi-million-euro investment as Water Services Corporation warns of drastic action against perpetrators

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Government spent over one million on Kordin facility over eight months in 2019

Corradino Correctional Facility currently hosts 18 inmates under the age of 20

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Youth injured in traffic accident

An 18-year-old was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Fgura

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39% of Maltese say they are uncomfortable with children dating Roma

A Eurobarometer survey has revealed that 39% of Maltese would feel 'uncomfortable' if one of their children was in a romantic relationship with a person of Roma ethnicity

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Adrian Delia reacts to criticism from Daphne Caruana Galizia's father over PN commemoration

'Party does what is right, not what others want it to do,' Delia says on TVM's Dissett

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School tablets ‘positive experience but under-utilised’ NAO survey finds

National Audit Office survey finds that government provided tablets employed for educational purposes are now under-utilised by a proportion of users

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Drug Squad finds 40kg of cannabis in vehicle in Swieqi

Two Sicilians will be arraigned on drug charges while a Maltese man is being interrogated in connection with the case

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George Degiorgio says wiretaps in Caruana Galizia case all illegal, requests them struck from evidence

George Degiorgio's defence argued that since the recordings of the telephone intercepts were not exhibited in evidence and that no warrant authorised them cast doubt on their legality 

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Activists’ requests for police protection being ignored, Repubblika claims

Repubblika says that requests for protection by lawyers, parliamentarians, journalists and activists who are being threatened have been ignored by the police

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Turkey launches offensive in Syria

The Turkish president's director of communications claimed that US-backed Kurdish militants should either defect or they will be stopped from disrupting counter-ISIS efforts

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Man charged with theft of tools, car

Accused remanded in custody after court deems him untrustworthy

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Elderly man hit by car in Paola is hospitalised

The 86-year-old Paola resident has incurred grievous injuries

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Petrol station thief nabbed thanks to CCTV

CCTV footage has led police to a thief who targeted petrol stations in the South of Malta

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At least two people dead in shooting in German city

It is as yet unclear what motivated the attack

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[WATCH] MUT rails at Edward Scicluna’s ‘no shortage of teachers’ comment

The Malta Union of Teachers deplores Finance Minister Edward Scicluna's comment that there is no shortage of teachers

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[WATCH] British Brexit proposal is ‘reasonable compromise’, High Commissioner insists

British High Commissioner Stuart Gill hopes the EU will move towards 'a proper, detailed negotiation on the removal of the backstop' to avoid a no-deal exit

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Corporate peddling, partisan politics and a small, and apparently dangerous, smidgen of student activism

The Skinny | No 4. Freshers' Week

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Malta plan for migrant relocation gets tepid reaction from EU ministers

Fast-track relocation plan for boat migrants recued at sea yet to gain traction from rest of EU member states

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Education minister backtracks on blanket ban for earrings in schools

Children will continue to be allowed to wear studs to school, as minister makes U-turn over blanket ban on earrings

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[ANALYSIS] Abortion: Is the taboo broken? (Or is the pro-choice movement another bubble?)

Despite this inherent risk, here are five achievements made by the nascent pro-choice movements in what remains an uphill struggle

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‘Solitary confinement making Maltese prisoners vengeful’

Prisons and courts condemning inmates to a future of mental illness says University dean who wants abolition of punishment

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How should overtime be taxed?

Overtime is currently taxed at normal income tax rates but there are growing voices calling for a low tax rate on extra hours worked. KURT SANSONE reports

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Expert not formally appointed to murder inquiry, MaltaToday managing editor tells court

In libel case filed by John Muscat, a court expert in the Daphne Caruna Galizia murder inquiry, MaltaToday managing editor Saviour Balzan testifies on deliberate leaks from inquiry

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Environmental Landscape Consortium employees to be laid off in December

Landscaping employees to lose job after company's contract with the government expires

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Former FIAU investigator tells court ministry had asked for ‘sensitive details’ about a case

Jonathan Ferris's job with the FIAU was terminated and his request for re-instatement into the police force was denied

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Justice Minister and Opposition Leader spar over IIP scheme

Justice Minister Owen Bonnici said that despite the Opposition's criticisms of the Individual Investors Programme, it had never collectively come out against the scheme 

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Tunnel, ferry and helicopter: all needed for Gozitan business

Gozo Business Chamber wants maximum connectiveness for sister island

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Government to run drill for eventuality of no-deal Brexit

Drill for all government departments and entities on how they will react in case of no-deal Brexit to be carried out 'at the appropriate time'

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Godfrey Farrugia will be tabling a 5G warning in Parliament

The NGO Human Health Alliance said that before the rollout of 5G technology, safety tests should be carried out

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44 migrants rescued by charity vessel brought to Malta

Army confirms that 44 migrants rescued by the charity vessel Open Arms on Sunday have disembarked in Malta

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Man arrested for entering mobile shop wielding a knife

It is unclear what motivated the man to walk into the shop armed with a knife

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Two injured in traffic accident

Two persons have been hospitalised after a traffic accident in San Pawl il-Bahar

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Adrian Delia’s Twitter slip earns him Labour’s ridicule

Labour lampoons the Opposition leader after he calls for an 'independent magisterial inquiry' into Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination, something that is already underway

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884 total reported cases of domestic violence from January to August this year

Despite the increased awareness of domestic violence cases and the court's call for domestic violence training for lawyers, there has been no statistical difference between this year and the last in terms of domestic violence reports

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Elderly man who was hit by car dies

A 79-year-old man who was hit by a car in Cospicua last month has died in hospital on Tuesday

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Malta is exporting electricity in historic first

Power stations at Delimara produced 68% of Malta's electricity last year, NSO figures show

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Lawyer who boasted of political connections during IIP TV sting denies wrongdoing

Jean-Philippe Chetcuti, who was secretly filmed in a French journalistic sting, urges for a quick review of company licence as livelihoods of 140 employees are at stake

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Brothers charged with Valletta stabbing

The two men were denied bail as the prosecution described their criminal records as 'vast'

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GO mobile data service up and running after network outage

GO service restored after network outage

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‘Joseph Mifsud a spy? He spoke too much’ says Rome university colleague Vincenzo Scotti

Former Italian home affairs minister who knows Joseph Mifsud says claims that Maltese professor is a CIA spy are laughable

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Man grievously injured after falling two storeys in Attard

A 36-year-old man was grievously injured after falling from a height of two storeys on Monday

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Shock over light sentence in sexual assault

Sentences like these have men walking out of courtrooms thinking 'well I did it, but nothing bad happened to me' - equality czar

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Majority disagree with sale of Maltese citizenship, show strong support for road widening

56.3% of survey respondents disagreed with the Individual Investor Programme, while 79.4% agreed with the strategy to widen roads

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Malta way off target to cut carbon emissions, EU report shows

Carbon emissions shot up by 28% since 2005 • Malta lags behind in EU emissions target but surpasses the employment and tertiary education targets

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‘I will keep my promises to Caruana Galizia family’ - Vera Jourova

Commissioner Jourova tells MEPs she will keep her promise to look closely into Caruana Galizia's murder investigations and to protect journalists

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Negative IIP stories overshadow extensive benefits it has brought about, says Julia Farrugia Portelli

Parliamentary Secretary says citizenship scheme has provided millions of euros for social causes

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Prime Minister met with Caruana Galizia family’s lawyers over public inquiry

Joseph Muscat tells Parliament other meetings could be held

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Elderly man injured after being hit by firearm in Gozo

An elderly man was severely injured after being hit by a firearm during an argument he had with another man in Gozo

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Airport passenger movements up 7.8% in September

MIA welcomed 762,361 passengers last month, a 7.8% increase over the same period in 2018

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Illegal waste dumping in St Julian's out of control as mayor calls for dedicated wardens

St Julian's mayor Albert Buttigieg says more resources are needed for localities suffering from illegal waste dumping

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Two charged with arson remanded in custody

Two men have been remanded in custody on charges of arson, after allegedly setting an apartment on fire in Bugibba

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Caruana Galizia murder | Joseph Muscat says he is not privy to investigations

A day after media reports suggest that 'a major businessman' is a prime suspect behind the journalist's murder, the Prime Minister insists he will not engage about the details

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74% of 2019 budget implemented, accountability exercise shows

Finance Minister says high implementation rate shows budgetary measures not just empty promises

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Priest to be charged with theft from Valletta convents

The former parish priest of the Augustinian parish in Valletta, Fr Deo Debono, is expected to be charged this morning

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Teenager admits to theft from shop in Marsalforn

A 17-year-old has admitted to theft from a shop in Marsalforn

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MP Frederick Azzopardi taken ill in Morocco

The MP is part of a Maltese parliamentary delegation taking part in the parliamentary assembly of the OECD

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Macron gives Johnson until end of week to overhaul Brexit plan

The EU will decide at the end of the week whether a Brexit deal is going to be possible, French President Emmanuel Macron has told UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson

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Man stabbed in Valletta

A 33-year-old man was stabbed in Valletta on Sunday evening

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MaltaToday Survey | Adrian Delia running on the spot as Muscat retains high trust

Joseph Muscat's trust rating soars as the Nationalist Party leader fails to impress despite winning a vote of confidence

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Was mystery Maltese professor Joseph Mifsud an Italian spy? Here’s the latest Russiagate twist

Trump's allies posit conspiracy theory that Mifsud acted as CIA or FBI counterintelligence asset to disrupt election

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Magistrate Joseph Mifsud was insensitive to grieving family, judges’ watchdog says

Mifsud lacked 'humanity and courtesy' with grieving family and breached judicial code of ethics with behaviour in court

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Nobody has yet shouldered political responsibility for Caruana Galizia murder - Delia

Adrian Delia says Malta is the only country where nobody stepped down after a journalist was murdered

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Xagħra archpriest amongst favourites to replace Mario Grech as bishop of Gozo

Mons. Carmelo Refalo is being mentioned as the preferred person to replace Grech

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American University unsure if it will appeal campus extension rejection

AUM President says university has still not decided whether to appeal the decision or not

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Cyclist struck by car, grievously injured

  26-year-old was riding her bike in Zejtun

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Muscat likens Opposition’s situation to ‘the tail wagging the dog’

Prime Minister says Opposition is like an automated car, driven not by AI but by nonsense

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Man seriously injured after being hit by motorcycle

The incident happened on Saturday night in Birkirkara

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Judge in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial recuses himself

The reasons for Mr Justice Aaron Bugeja's recusal are as yet unknown

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18 year-old Brit denied bail on drug trafficking charges in Gozo

George Campion was placed on the wanted list after breaching his bail conditions and was found selling drugs, police say

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MDA calls on government to fix rent law anomaly

The MDA reacted to recent court ruling on pre-1995 leases, saying that is would be "ridiculous" if all landlords in this position were to sue government with the Courts having to deal with each request on a case-by-case basis

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Educators' Day: Union thanks "workers in this forgotten sector"

"UPE would like to thank all Educators for the sterling work, done during the year even though much of the work done with students, lacks in appreciation by both the general public and the authorities." 

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Motorist, 68, grievously injured in Swieqi accident

The injured man had been riding a motor scooter when it was involved in a collision with a car in Triq Tal-Ibrag

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Trump-Ukraine inquiry: lawmakers demand White House hand over documents

"We deeply regret that President Trump has put us - and the nation - in this position, but his actions have left us with no choice but to issue this subpoena" - Democrats

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Iraq anti-government protests leave over 60 dead

Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi appealed for calm, saying protestors had "legitimate demands"

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British man arrested in Gozo over cannabis possession

The man had been on the run after breaching bail conditions

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Daphne's laptop: Alfred Degiorgio's rights not infringed at this stage, court rules

The court concluded that the plaintiff was not suffering any prejudice at this stage when he himself had no idea as to the contents of the laptop and how it could help his case

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Sex offenders should get an effective prison sentence, domestic violence Commission says

The Commission for Gender-Based and Domestic Violence said that the courts should better reflect the legal amendments made to increase the penalties for whoever commits such crimes

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Standards Commissioner confirms Cabinet members did not get a salary raise

Standards Commissioner George Hyzler concluded that allegations that the salaries of parliamentary secretaries had doubled were 'absolutely unfounded'

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Knuckle duster a 'minor weapon' lawyer tells court

Man charged with importing brass knuckles and sentenced to a three-month prison sentence, suspended for a year

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Appeal overturns Brian Tonna, Karl Cini libel win in cautionary tale for online comments

Court finds The Malta Independent on Sunday had legitimately asked questions related to Panama Papers, but that comments beneath the story had descended into a 'free for all'

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DELTA Summit: Carmakers, legislators need to respond to demands for driverless cars

As Internet of Things technologies develop, countries and industries can either keep up or lose out, MEP Miriam Dalli says

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Construction worker accused of groping 16-year-old girl

A construction worker has been remanded in custody on charges of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in full view of CCTV cameras

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Chamber of Advocates refers Chetcuti Cauchi case to constitutional body

The Chamber of Advocates has said that it would conduct its own investigation into Jean Philippe Chetcuti but would wait for the Commission for the Administration of Justice's conclusions before it took any action

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Court denies bail to trio accused of assaulting elderly man in wheelchair

The two men and a woman accused of breaking into the elderly man's house plead not guilty

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Repubblika submits fresh request for an inquiry into VGH 'scandal'

Repubblika expressed its concern at the Court of Appeal's ruling, stating that in a democracy the work of journalists is an indispensable component of the functioning of the rule of law

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Three years prison for car break-ins

A string of thefts from cars has landed a man from Gzira a 3-year stretch behind bars

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Fostering allowance should be extended to adoptive parents, social welfare boss says

Alfred Grixti calls for fostering allowance to be extended to carers who adopt children after five years under new law

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[WATCH] Tackling dementia is government's priority, Agius Decelis says

Parliamentary Secretary for Active Ageing Anthony Agius Decelis said that there was no crisis in the ageing sector in terms of elderly on waiting lists for admission into care homes 

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Anti-poverty Alliance wants separate cost of living index for low income groups

The Anti-Poverty Alliance has presented its proposals for Budget 2020

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[WATCH] Helena Dalli's comment on Konrad Mizzi's Panama saga was 'legitimate', Prime Minister says

'I think everyone would do things differently in their lives given a second chance,' Joseph Muscat says as he praises Helena Dalli's performance in the European Parliament

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EU 'open but unconvinced' by Boris Johnson's Brexit plan

The European Union is 'open but not convinced' by Boris Johnson's new proposals for a Brexit deal with the EU, the president of the European Council says

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[WATCH] Malta does not have a teacher shortage, Edward Scicluna insists

The Finance Minister says that the overall picture shows that the ratio of teachers to students across Malta is high

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Criminal Court revokes inquiry into VGH hospital transfer

Mr Justice Giovanni Grixti deemed that the 'facts' brought by Repubblika stating that the VGH transfer merited an investigation were a collection of journalistic opinions, blogs and other opinions which the NGO chose to amalgamate

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Man who sexually assaulted tourist has prison sentence suspended on appeal... because of his young age

The man had violently assaulted a Hungarian woman eight years ago

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Court evicts tenants, awards compensation over requisitioned property

The First Hall of the Civil Court in its Constitutional jurisdiction has ordered the eviction of tenants and awarded compensation by the State to the owner of a property requisitioned by the government in 1985

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Migration: EU states face crucial decision on shared sea rescue responsibility

Amnesty and Human Rights say EU governments should improve on and then sign up to a plan to ensure timely disembarkation and relocation of people rescued in the Mediterranean Sea

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Knife-wielding man kills four police officers in Paris

The man has been shot by Police and had reportedly been a member of staff within the Paris police force for over 20 years

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