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Appoġġ defends its position on care orders after mother's claims
Aġenzija Appoġġ insisted this afternoon that care orders are issued only when absolutely necessary and after proper investigation. The agency was reacting to press reports of a judicial letter filed...
View ArticleAnger as Hungary far-right leader demands lists of Jews
A Hungarian far-right politician urged the government to draw up lists of Jews who pose a "national security risk", stirring outrage among Jewish leaders who saw echoes of fascist policies that led to...
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Enemalta confirms power station extension shut down amid differences with BWSC
Enemalta said today that as a result of its decision not to proceed with performance testing of the power station extension pending the satisfactory submission of a full analysis report on last...
View ArticleLivni returns with a peace promise
Former Israeli foreign minister Tzipi Livni is returning to politics forming a new party to run in January's parliamentary elections. Ms Livni said the party, called "The Movement," would aggressively...
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CPD to participate in tsunami preparedness exercise
The Civil Protection Department (CPD) will be taking part in a Tsunami Warning Systems Exercise involving several countries in the Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean. The exercise will be held...
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Winning the key to acceptance, says Benitez
Interim Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez said he understood why some of the club's fans are opposed to his appointment but is hoping to secure their backing by winning matches. Benitez was jeered by...
View ArticleClimate change deal tensions show
The first tensions at the UN climate talks have emerged as island and African nations criticised rich countries for refusing to offer new emissions cuts. The debate swung around the Kyoto Protocol - a...
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Sacchi in Malta for coaching seminar
Former Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi arrived in Malta today to conduct a one-day seminar at the Ta' Qali training grounds with the coaches from the Premier League and Division One and those who hold UEFA...
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Bitter sweet emotions for Borg as he bids farewell to Parliament
Foreign Minister Tonio Borg bid farewell to the Maltese Parliament this evening, telling MPs in his final speech on the adjournment that this was an arrivederci and not an addio. In an address with...
View ArticleTribal chief who adopted Obama dies
An elder from Montana's Crow Indian Tribe who ceremoniously adopted then-Senator Barack Obama into his family during the 2008 presidential race has died. Tribal officials asid 78-year-old Hartford...
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Benefits for persons with disabilities
Users of homes for persons with disabilities and respite centres are to benefit from a tax rebate of up to €2,500 on the fees they pay, Finance Minister Tonio Fenech said in his Budget speech this...
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Stipend for voluntary workers announced
The government is to introduce a stipend for those young people, aged not more than 25 years, who opt to carry out voluntary work after graduating from tertiary education. Finance Minister Tonio...
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The Budget at a glance - top rate of income tax cut, children's allowance rises
The top rate of income tax will be reduced and children's allowance will rise, Finance Minister Tonio Fenech announced in the Budget speech this evening. The following are the main Budget measures: *...
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Reactions: GWU disappointed, GRTU pleased
The GWU has expressed disappointment that its Budget proposals were ignored by the government. The union said the government did not heed its calls to reduce the energy tariffs, raise the minimum wage...
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The Budget Presentation
Finance Minister Tonio Fenech this evening briefed journalists on the Budget ahead of making the formal speech in the House of Representatives. The minister's presentation can be seen by clicking on...
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The Budget speech in full
The Budget speech in full can be read in Maltese by clicking the pdf below.
View ArticleFranco's threat makes Budget 'surreal' – AD
Alternattiva Demokratika said the budget was delivered in a surreal context, given that rebel MP Franco Debono was promising to vote against it. “If Franco Debono’s statement holds, the Budget will...
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Muscat: Only Labour can implement the Budget measures
Labour leader Joseph Muscat said tonight that Malta was in a situation where the government had announced Budget measures whose introduction could only be guaranteed by Labour. Giving his reaction to...
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More to be eligible for allowance for the elderly
The €300 annual allowance given to people aged 80 and over is to be extended to all those aged 78 and over, Finance Minister Tonio Fenech said in the Budget speech this evening. The aim, he said, is...
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PVs - new feed-in tariffs announced
New feed-in tariffs for those who sell electricity produced from photovoltaic units (PVs) were unveiled by the Finance Minister in this evening's Budget speech. He said that where assistance was not...
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