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Women more likely to run out of money in retirement
Times of Malta
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July 22, 2025
Women are more likely to run out of retirement savings and social security due to social norms that position them as primary carers, as well as their longer life expectancy, according to various studies compiled into a book. The book Well-being...
Promoting safety: Doctors urge caution around water
The Malta Independent
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As summer brings increased recreational activity at beaches, pools, and around boats settings, the Malta Association of Public Health Medicine in conjunction with the Maltese Paediatric Association is urging the public to exercise extreme caution...
Skiatook Paws and Claws closed for intake until further notice, seeking help from community
FOX23 News - Oklahoma
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SKIATOOK, Okla. — Skiatook Paws and Claws has closed its doors for intake until it can financially continue to provide services. Skiatook Paws and Claws (SPACAR) said it is around $50,000 in debt and needs around $30,000 to be able to continue...
The chic, affordable Tuscan coast where Rome’s stylish set holiday
The Times
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Remember the scene in Monty Python’s Life of Brian where Reg asks: what have the Romans ever done for us? He eventually conceded that they’d introduced sanitation, medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, the freshwater system...
New collective agreement on employment conditions at the Planning Authority
Gozo News
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July 12, 2025
A new collective agreement governing the employment conditions of the Authority’s professional grades has been signed by the Planning Authority and the Union Professjonisti fl-Ambjent u fl-Ippjanar. The signing of the new collective agreement was...
The emergence of a North–South divide in the age-profile of Europeans’ life satisfaction
VoxEU
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July 21, 2025
For a while now, academics have been aware of a global shift in the age profile of wellbeing (Udupa et al. 2023). The U-shape in wellbeing – hitting its nadir when people are in their late 40s or early 50s – has been replaced by what appears to be...
World News | Countries Call for Immediate Ceasefire, Political Pathway for Peace and Security for Israelis, Palestinians
Latestly
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July 22, 2025
Canberra [Australia], July 22 (ANI): Countries from across the world issued a joint statement, giving a call for the "war in Gaza" to end immediately and political pathways be opened for ensuring peace and security to the region. The joint...
Announcements − July 22, 2025
Times of Malta
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July 22, 2025
OBITUARIES BEZZINA. On July 20, GEORGE. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Helen, née Borg, his sons Christian, Stefan and David, their families, his brother, sisters, in-laws, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be said tomorrow at...
Where does it hurt?
Malta Today
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I did not know Jan Pace but I can tell from what has been written about him that he was loved; he was gentle, kind and unassuming. His loss is serious and we must come together to ensure that at least it may have some meaning. From what has...
"I'm one of lucky ones" - Kildare man talks about suffering heart attack at 46
KildareLive
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July 18, 2025
A Kildare man who survived a serious heart attack at the age of 46 and will lead a fundraising cycle to Kerry for the St James Hospital Foundation on August 9/10. Ger Heffernan, a Rathangan based former League of Ireland soccer player and youth...
As summer begins localities are once again left without electricity – PN
Gozo News
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July 8, 2025
“Summer has arrived, the heat has set in, and the Maltese people are once again having to resort to reading by candlelight,” stated the Nationalist Party. Ryan Callus, Shadow Minister for Energy, Research and Innovation, highlighted that in recent...
Skiatook Paws and Claws closed for intake until further notice
FOX23 News - Oklahoma
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SKIATOOK, Okla. — Skiatook Paws and Claws has closed its doors for intake until it can financially continue to provide services. SPACAR said it is around $50,000 in debt and needs around $30,000 to be able to continue services. The rescue normally...
Australia Joins 27 Nations in Condemning ‘Inhumane Killing’ of Gaza Civilians
The Epoch Times
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July 22, 2025
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong at the State Department in Washington, DC, on July 1, 2025. Allison Robbert/AFP via Getty Images Australia has joined other 27 countries in condemning Israel for the slow rollout of aid and the “inhumane...
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...
Man grievously injured after falling one-storey at Kercem residence
Gozo News
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July 11, 2025
A 55-year old man has sustained grievous injuries after falling one storey into the garden of his residence in Kercem, Gozo. Police said that they were called to the scene at around 3pm on Friday afternoon in Triq it-Torri. Preliminary...
Swimmer dies after being spotted unconscious in sea at Xlendi
Gozo News
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July 8, 2025
Police were called to Xlendi Bay at around 7.15am this morning, after people in the locality spotted a man unconscious in the sea. The man was brought ashore by people nearby and given first aid. A medical team arrived shortly afterwards but...
Expenditure to host Public Service Expo 2025 exceeded €1.6 million
The Malta Independent
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Kyle Patrick Camilleri Monday, 21 July 2025, 09:44 Last update: about 32 minutes ago The government spent at least €1.6 million to host this year's Public Service Expo. This is nearly a million euro more than the alleged cost of last year's Public...
Announcements – July 18, 2025
Times of Malta
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July 18, 2025
Obituaries SCICLUNA. On July 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, HENRY, aged 66, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved daughter Hannah and her fiancé Bernard, his precious dog Storm, Michéle...
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...
Despite 2 Sabotage Attempts, the Gaza Flotilla Ship Handala Sails Onward
Common Dreams
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July 21, 2025
Mere hours before the Gaza Freedom Flotilla ship Handala was to sail with 21 participants on board, in the Italian port of Gallipoli, two attempts to sabotage the ship were made. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition stated in its Instagram: Just hours...