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Golden passports to be replaced with broader citizenship-by-merit
Times of Malta
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July 16, 2025
Malta’s so-called golden passport scheme will be scrapped, while a citizenship-by-merit system will be expanded and strengthened, the government has announced. The proposed amendment to the Citizenship Act – Chapter 188 of the Laws of Malta –...
180 people sheltered by YMCA as demand for support surges
Times of Malta
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July 17, 2025
YMCA Malta provided shelter to 180 individuals in the first half of 2025 and received nearly 300 cases of homelessness as demand for support services surged, the organisation said in its Mid-Year Impact Review. The report, titled “From Response to...
Don’t overestimate your swimming ability, doctors warn after spate of drownings
Times of Malta
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July 17, 2025
As summer temperatures rise and more people head to beaches, pools, and out on boats, public health experts are warning of the very real risks of drowning, urging the public to take extra care near water. The Malta Association of Public Health...
CareMalta Group adopts ethical guidelines for elderly care
Times of Malta
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July 17, 2025
CareMalta, which manages nine elderly care facilities and six homes operating in the disability and mental health sector through HILA, will adopt the new ethical guidelines for elderly care launched by the Church in Malta in April. The aim of...
Gaza Flotilla Ship “Handala” Sails to Challenge Israeli Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza
CovertAction Magazine
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July 18, 2025
[Source: Photo by Flotilla Coalition] As the genocide of Palestinians continues with daily massacres of scores, sometimes hundreds, of starving people being targeted and killed by the Israeli military as they come to attempt to get food, another...
113 dogs rescued from horrific conditions in Joelton puppy mill
Lebanon Democrat - Tennessee
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July 18, 2025
Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national nonprofit animal protection organization, rescued 113 small-breed dogs from deplorable conditions in a private residence in Joelton on July 9. The rescue, dubbed Operation Breaking Point, was conducted in...
Film industry: Labour Party continues to lie to hide its sins, PN says
The Malta Independent
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In an attempt to cover up the misconduct of its Ministers and their associates, the Labour Party shamelessly continues to lie, the Nationalist Party said Friday.. Because the PN is demanding transparency regarding the exorbitant spending on the...
Finding Reliable Entertainment Platforms in an Overcrowded Market
The GWW
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July 18, 2025
The digital entertainment field continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with countless platforms competing for our attention and leisure time. For many enthusiasts, finding reliable entertainment options amid the overwhelming number of choices has...
Summer heatwaves: A wake-up call for sustainability and justice
The Malta Independent
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Amid hot summer temperatures, during Tuesday 8th July the demand for Malta's electricity reached a record high, with a peak of 612MW. According to Enemalta, this was an increase of 100MW compared to the same time last year. Some power cuts...
Man charged over jewellery heist given suspended sentence for beating up inmate
Malta Today
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A man tied to Malta’s biggest jewellery heist has been sentenced to an 18-month suspended term for assaulting a fellow inmate. Begtash Muka, 33, an Albanian national already known to the Maltese courts for his involvement in a high-profile...
Today in the news: Radars prevent deaths; “I married my father for pension benefits”
Portugal Pulse
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July 18, 2025
Good morning! Yesterday’s announcements by the government during the opening of the State of the Nation debate feature prominently in today’s main headlines. Público reports “Government grants bonuses up to €200 to pensioners in September,” and...
Geopolitics is weighing on FDI, capital chasing certainty over scale - study
BNE Intellinews
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The world is living through turbulent times, but investors are still chasing returns which has affected the flows of international foreign direct investment (FDI). So, they are asking themselves: which countries offer the best risk-return deals as...
AI tool predicts tumor aggressiveness using protein markers
Medical News
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July 16, 2025
As cancer cases have increased worldwide, the disease has become more complex, presenting challenges to scientific advances in diagnosis and treatment. In this context, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a valuable tool for predicting and...
Germany’s Birth Rate Falls to 1.35, Sparking Demographic and Economic Concerns
Arise News
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July 18, 2025
Germany’s fertility rate has fallen to 1.35 children per woman in 2024, marking the lowest figure in nearly two decades and reinforcing long-standing concerns over the country’s demographic trajectory and economic sustainability. According to...
Letters to the editor - July 16, 2025
Times of Malta
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July 16, 2025
Looking ahead Ray Azzopardi of St Julian’s writes: I write in agreement with Nicole Portelli’s recent opinion piece ‘Mhux xorta … we’re going to lose anyway’ (July 11), where she rightly calls for a political shift towards real-life issues – the...
Blood donation session in Gozo this Sunday
Gozo News
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July 11, 2025
On Sunday, there will be a blood donation session in Gozo, all groups are needed, the National Blood Transfusion Service said. Blood is still needed whatever the weather, even in the full heat of summer. The Service continues to encourage Gozitans...
Cyclopia Syndrome with Neck Presentation: A Case of Alobar Holoprosencephaly and Prenatal Diagnostic Challenges
Dove Medical Press
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July 17, 2025
Introduction Cyclopia is a rare congenital anomaly with a global prevalence of 1 in 100,000 live births.1 As the most severe form of facial malformation associated with holoprosencephaly (HPE), it typically results in miscarriage, stillbirth, or...
PN proposes carrying capacity solution to waste crisis in tourist-heavy localities
The Malta Independent
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The Nationalist Party has proposed a carrying capacity policy as a key solution to Malta’s growing garbage problem, especially in localities heavily impacted by tourism such as Swieqi, St Julian’s and Msida. The suggestion came during a press...
Israel will screen October 7 attacks to Greta Thunberg and other activists after Gaza aid boat ‘diverted’
Frontier Media - Alaska
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A Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists has been brought to shore in Israel after being intercepted by the country's military. Sharing an image of Thunberg, the Israel Foreign Ministry said the boat had docked in Ashdod...
Russell Crowe Net Worth 2025: Inside the Fortune of Gladiator’s Leading Man
Finance Monthly
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July 17, 2025
Gladiator’s leading man Russell Crowe turned Hollywood grit into a multimillion-dollar empire—with no signs of slowing down in 2025. From swinging swords in Gladiator to commanding screens in A Beautiful Mind, Russell Crowe has earned more than...