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Swiss authorities deny Malta request for bank details in Vitals investigation
Times of Malta
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July 7, 2025
The Swiss authorities have declined a request by Malta's attorney general for judicial assistance in criminal proceedings against former prime minister Joseph Muscat and others in the Vitals hospitals case after details required by Swiss law were...
Government introduces new Sports Visa with strict rules for athletes invited for trials by Maltese clubs
The Malta Independent
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Government has introduced a new visa category aimed at third-country athletes who come to Malta for trials with local sports clubs, a statement said. The purpose of this sports visa is to establish clear and strict rules that facilitate the work...
New 100-day sport visa for non-EU athletes travelling to Malta for sports trials
Times of Malta
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July 7, 2025
Non-EU athletes coming to Malta for trials will now have to apply for a 100-day non-renewable visa, the Home Affairs Minister announced. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, Byron Camilleri explained an the athlete must first be invited...
Building a better society: SOS Malta shines light on four projects driving change
The Malta Independent
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At a time when social inclusion, education and digital awareness are more important than ever, SOS Malta presents four powerful projects that are making a real difference to people's lives - from improving access to housing to tackling hate online...
Malta dive instructor dies after Ċirkewwa accident
Dive Magazine
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July 2, 2025
Shore diving entry at Ċirkewwa (Photo: Shutterstock) By Mark 'Crowley' Russell A 59-year-old scuba diving instructor from Malta has died after an accident in Ċirkewwa on the morning of Sunday, 29 June. Dione Galdes, from Iklin, was a well-known...
Positive list could be Malta’s answer to exotic pet crisis, activist says
The Malta Independent
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Presenter and animal activist of the Vuċi għall-Annimali programme, Althea Galea, has called for urgent regulatory change on Malta's exotic pet ownership through the introduction of a "positive list" - a system that would limit ownership of such...
Drug suspect awarded €4,000 in damages after waiting 12 years for trial
Malta Today
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A man has been awarded €4,000 for a breach in his fundamental rights after waiting over 12 years to be brought to trial for alleged drug trafficking. Clive Butler, from Marsaskala, is currently facing charges of international conspiracy to import...
Medical supplies donated by Malta reach Ukraine
Times of Malta
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July 1, 2025
Medical supplies recently donated by the Maltese government have arrived in Ukraine, MOAS said on Tuesday, adding that they will be utilised across its frontline operations. The NGO said the donation included infusion solutions, essential...
2025 Jubilee Churches in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington
Catholic Standard - Washington D.C.
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July 16, 2025
When he announced the Jubilee Year that would begin Dec. 24, 2024 and continue until Jan. 6, 2026, the late Pope Francis chose “Pilgrims of Hope” as the theme for the Holy Year. “The pilgrimage expresses a fundamental element of every Jubilee...
Fact-check: Are most palliative care medicines really unavailable in Malta?
Times of Malta
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July 6, 2025
Claim: Only a tenth of WHO-recommended palliative care medicines are available in Malta. Verdict: All of the 22 palliative care medicines recommended by WHO are available on the government formulary. The ongoing debate on the introduction of...
The 17th century Valletta hospital that offered palliative care to women
Times of Malta
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July 6, 2025
“Today, 27 March 1620, a sick woman known by the name of Andriana of Ragusa, who was in the small female hospital under the care of Maestro Francesco Neglia, died in the Lord. Her corpse was carried and buried in the church of Our Lady of Carmel.”...
Malta needs an alternative Vision 2050: A green progressive vision
Malta Today
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The ink on Labour’s Vision 2050 had barely dried and out came the Nationalist Party supporting the document. Anyone with even a basic awareness of policy and politics should not have been surprised. The ideological underpinnings of Vision 2050 are...
It’s time to weed out the rogue recruiters giving Malta a bad name | Fabio Muscat
Malta Today
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Fabio Muscat is president of the Association for Temping Agencies (AFTA) The recent MaltaToday article, Lives Shattered On The Altar Of Greed: A Glimpse Into Malta’s Slave Labour, highlighting the exploitation of third-country nationals (TCNs) is...
MyBrown Launches as Korea’s First Pet Insurance Company
Business Korea
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July 16, 2025
MyBrown, Korea’s first specialized pet insurance company, has officially launched its brand and is now targeting the pet insurance market. With the slogan “Insurance that only thinks about pets,” MyBrown was established in March last year and...
Malta to experience slightly cooler weather as Europe sizzles
Times of Malta
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June 30, 2025
Temperatures in Malta this week will be as high as 35°C but will not reach the sweltering heights of those in mainland Europe, according to the Meteorological Office. The relatively cool weather comes as the rest of the continent experiences...
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...
Pharmacists object to euthanasia, seek conscientious objection clause
Times of Malta
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June 30, 2025
The Chamber of Pharmacists has called for a conscientious objection clause for pharmacists should parliament legislate to allow Assisted Voluntary Euthanasia. The chamber has written to Parliamentary Secretary Rebecca Buttigieg, warning that...
Malta’s fiscal strategy
Times of Malta
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June 30, 2025
While addressing the recent launch of FinanceMalta’s Annual Report, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana reaffirmed government’s commitment to fiscal stability without new taxes, despite rising long-term pressures. “Our challenge is to ensure stability...
ADPD raises alarm over health impacts of prolonged roadworks in Birżebbuġa
Malta Today
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ADPD – The Green Party has criticised ongoing infrastructure works in Birżebbuġa, warning of the health consequences residents are facing due to delays and poor planning. During a press conference on Saturday on Birżebbuġa Road, which has been...
Malta not spared as severe heat wave hits southern Europe and raises wildfire risks
The Malta Independent
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Major heat waves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 C (104 F) in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, as local authorities issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires. In Malta, the temperature is expected to...