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A government in chaos that has turned Malta into a land of generators, PN says; PL responds
The Malta Independent
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Week after week, as summer begins, several localities are once again left without electricity, "forced to endure extreme heat despite the Government's promise that the problem had been resolved," the PN said in a statement. "Summer has arrived,...
Malta’s ELT sector has stagnated despite rise in tourist arrivals – NSTS director
The Malta Independent
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For more than a decade, Malta's English Language Teaching (ELT) sector has seen little progress. Despite the number of schools growing to around 34, the flow of international students coming to the islands to learn English has stalled, remaining...
Editorial: Healthcare paradox facing elderly migrants
Times of Malta
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July 8, 2025
The recent case of Carlinda Maria Torres de Oliveira Neves, a 69-year-old Brazilian woman denied medical care at Mater Dei Hospital despite paying national insurance for three years, sheds light on a series of gaps and inequalities in our...
Lobe Sciences Announces Validation of European Unitary Patent for DHA-Based Composition for Sickle Cell Disease
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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European Unitary Patent EP4117446 Validated - Lobe Sciences secures patent protection in 17 EU member states for its DHA and egg yolk-based composition designed to manage Sickle Cell Disease. Covers Altemia(R) Medical Food Formula - The patented...
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...
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...
Health services crisis: Karen Grech instead of long-promised Medical School
The Shift
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July 4, 2025
The government’s failed grand health plan, which included a new Medical School at the university’s Campus Hub, has now completely changed direction. The same building will most likely be used to house, for a long but temporary period, the current...
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...
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...
Malta signs emergency blood supply agreement with Italy
Times of Malta
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July 3, 2025
Malta and Italy have signed an agreement for the emergency supply of blood components and the separation and treatment of blood plasma, in a bid to bolster Malta’s preparedness for emergencies. The agreement was announced in a National Blood...
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.”...
Healthcare gap leaves foreign worker, 69, without surgery
Times of Malta
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July 3, 2025
A 69-year-old Brazilian woman legally working in Malta was denied a medical procedure at Mater Dei Hospital because, despite having paid National Insurance for three years, her age makes her ineligible for free healthcare. Carlinda Maria Torres de...
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...
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 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...
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...
Ta’ Giezu Crucifix miniature replica venerated for Gozo General Hospital
Gozo News
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July 4, 2025
A miniature replica of the Ta’ Giezu Crucifix which the Archconfraternity of the Holy Crucifix and the Franciscan Friars had given to the Diocese of Gozo, has been passed on for veneration at the Chapel of the Gozo General Hospital, following a...