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Byron Camilleri set to be moved from Home Ministry in Cabinet reshuffle
Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri is set to be moved away from the Home Ministry as part of a Cabinet reshuffle expected to be announced today, The Malta Independent has learnt. Camilleri has ...
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Malta set to receive al-Najjar family as soon as they are fit to travel – PM
Malta is set to receive the al-Najjar family as soon as they are fit to travel, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Wednesday morning. Last Sunday, Abela said Malta is ready to welcome and ...
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Quality care and robust regulations should accompany introduction of voluntary euthanasia
Moviment Graffitti said Wednesday it supported the introduction of voluntary euthanasia, believing that individuals should have the autonomy to choose to end their pain and suffering when faced with a ...
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TMID Editorial: A minister’s resignation in Japan and responsible governance
Accountability is one of the fundamental pillars of democratic governance. It ensures that public officials act in the best interests of citizens and that they are held responsible for their decisions ...
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Arbitration in Malta: Court balances procedure, legislative intent and party autonomy
On 28 April 2025, the Court of Magistrates, presided over by Magistrate Dr Victor G. Axiak, delivered a partial judgment in the case of Nigel Scerri and Ennessee Ltd v. SR Environmental Solutions Ltd.
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Prime Minister inaugurates the WSC’s net-zero carbon warehouse
Prime Minister Robert Abela inaugurated a net zero carbon facility of the Water Services Corporation (WSC), which has successfully completed an ambitious project of a main warehouse, net zero carbon, ...
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Two more gold medals for Malta as first day of Small Nations Games draws to a close
There were two more gold medals for Malta as the first day of the Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) drew to a close ...
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Parliament starts debating constitutional reforms bill, ‘amendments not controversial’ says minister
Parliament began debating the second reading of a constitutional amendments bill on Tuesday. The objects and reasons of the ...
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New 1400 helpline launched to guide patients in need of urgent but non-emergency medical assistance
Minister for Health and Active Ageing Jo Etienne Abela announced the launch of a new national helpline (number 1400) which will be available 24/7.
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Sliema Residents Association urges local councillors to back carrying capacity study motion
The Sliema Residents Association has urged the locality's local councillors to back a motion for a carrying capacity study to ...
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Malta nets second gold in Andorra GSSEs as Women’s Doubles team triumphs in table tennis
Malta’s Women’s Doubles Table Tennis team has netted Malta’s second gold medal of this year’s Games of the Small States of ...
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Search for missing diver off Marsascala
A search for a diver who has been reported missing is ongoing off Marsascala.. The Armed Forces of Malta are looking for the diver using vessels and a helicopter. The diver was reported ...