• Malta

    Gender-neutral terms in marriage law 'logical solution' - MGRM

    The use of gender neutral terms in the amendments to the marriage law is the simplest and most logical solution to introduce equality for all, the MGRM Malta Gay Rights Movement said today. Some MPs and former MPs have criticised the fact that the law as amended will make no reference ...

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    New cyberattack causes mass disruption across Europe

    A new and highly virulent outbreak of malicious data-scrambling software appears to be causing mass disruption across Europe, hitting Ukraine especially hard. Company and government officials reported serious intrusions at the Ukrainian power grid, banks and government offices, where one senior official posted a photo of a darkened computer screen and ...

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    ‘We need women to be collaborators in peace building’ – President Coleiro Preca

    President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca addressed the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in Rome, during the session ‘Universal Values: Peace and Security’.The President said that “peace is not just the absence of war”, and urged those present to work together in synergy in order to build a culture of ...

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    David Agius’ gay marriage speech 'based on prejudices and misinformation' - AD

    Alternattiva Demokratika today praised the speeches given by PN MPs Mario de Marco and Karl Gouder in the gay marriage debate but criticized the one delivered by PN Whip David Agius. “It is with satisfaction that Alternattiva Demokratika as a party which spoke up for marriage equality and respect for diversity, ...

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    Authorities knew of unregistered Gozo sheep since 2010, emails show

    Email correspondence shows how the authorities, including the government’s veterinary department, knew of the existence of Gianni Attard’s illegally held sheep since 2010, two years before the first mass slaughter of sheep took place. Emails which were shown to The Malta Independent and that date back to July 2010 reveal ...

  • Malta

    Domestic abuse case: Suspended police inspector still on payroll

    Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar has told The Malta Independent that the husband of a domestic abuse victim, a police inspector, is suspended and still on the police force payroll. In a reply to questions by this newspaper, a media spokesperson from the commissioner’s office said ‘(name withheld) is on ‘precautionary ...

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    FIRST: Organic Architecture

    The term was coined by Frank Lloyd Wright in the early 20th century and is broadly used to describe any building the shape of which mimics nature and harmonises with its natural environment. Organic architecture stems from an understanding that the wellbeing of the human psyche cannot be nurtured by ...

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    Malta to persevere in its efforts for root causes of migration to be addressed - Abela

    “In these past six months, the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union has had the opportunity to put its priorities forward, right at the heart of Europe. Our Presidency has made real progress on a range of issues that matter to all, such as migration, development cooperation, ...

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    Air Malta re-connects Europe to North Africa with its new route to Tunis

    Air Malta inaugurated today a new scheduled service to the North African City of Tunis. This service also heralds the national airline’s return to North Africa. The Maltese airline is resuming services to Tunis after an absence of eight years, initially with a three times a weekly operation. Thanks to ...

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    Trump travel ban partly reinstated; court arguments set for autumn

    The Supreme Court is letting a limited version of President Donald Trump's ban on travel from six mostly Muslim countries take effect, a victory for Trump in the biggest legal controversy of his young presidency.The justices will hear full arguments in the October in the case that has stirred heated emotions across ...