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Wind farm scandal was 'central topic' of Montengro deputy PM visit to Malta
Times of Malta
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July 1, 2025
Montenegro’s deputy prime minister has stressed the importance of completing joint investigations into a scandal-ridden 2015 deal linked to alleged corruption that saw Enemalta overpay for shares in a wind farm in the Balkan country. The Mozura...
From Malta to Africa: spreading knowledge, one library at a time
Times of Malta
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July 1, 2025
Retired professional librarian Laurence Zerafa is continuing his lifelong mission to bring books and knowledge to African schools. His next stop is Morogoro, Tanzania, where he will spend three months setting up a new library at a Salesian...
Newcastle disease hits flocks in Poland, North Macedonia
WATT Poultry - Illinois
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June 30, 2025
New instances of Newcastle disease have been confirmed in Poland and North Macedonia, according to reports from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). Poland A flock of 26,157 hens in Bieżuń, Poland, is the country’s 45th flock to be...
Malta moves closer to achieving UN sustainability goals, but challenges persist
Times of Malta
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June 24, 2025
Malta has risen in the rankings of progress towards UN sustainability goals despite rising air and sea pollution, according to a recent report. This year, Malta ranked 24th out of 167 countries in the UN Sustainable Development Report – an...
Apprentice star suspended by medical council flogging sick notes online for £29
Daily Star
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June 29, 2025
A former NHS doctor and reality TV star has been suspended by the medical council for spearheading a company flogging sick notes. Dr Asif Munaf, who featured on the TV show Apprentice, set up Dr Sick Ltd in September 2024 to start selling doctor’s...
Apprentice star suspended by the medical council is now selling sick notes online for as little as £29
Daily Mail
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June 29, 2025
By MAILONLINE REPORTER Published: 11:51 EDT, 29 June 2025 | Updated: 11:55 EDT, 29 June 2025 Apprentice star Dr Asif Munaf, who has been suspended by the medical council, is the brainchild of a company offering sick notes for as little as £29. The...
Order of Malta marks national day at Monaco Yacht Club with renewed commitment to global humanitarian action
Monaco Daily News
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June 29, 2025
The Monaco Yacht Club played host to a distinguished gathering on Wednesday, June 25, as the National Day of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta was celebrated in the Principality. Around one hundred guests came together for the occasion,...
‘CARE-OMICS’: cracking the Maltese genome to tackle rare diseases
Times of Malta
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June 29, 2025
The Malta Human Genome Project supported by the Malta Council for Science and Technology (now Xjenza Malta) served to map Maltese DNA to advance understanding of health and disease, in particular, certain rare congenital diseases of blood....
NGO looking to detect heart disease via Smartwatches and prevent chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity
The Malta Independent
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Kyle Patrick Camilleri Sunday, 29 June 2025, 08:30 Last update: about 2 hours ago Through two ongoing research projects with the University of Malta, the non-governmental organisation Beating Hearts Malta (BHM) is looking to make huge strides for...
From fertility to water: Malta’s got plans for everything except clean politics
The Malta Independent
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Credit where credit is due: the Maltese government has been nothing if not industrious in churning out strategy documents, long-term plans, and lofty frameworks. From transport to tap water, from fertility to poverty, ministers have been busy...
Air Force to provide emergency medical transport
The Portugal News
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“From July 1st, the emergency medical air transport service will be provided by aircraft and medical teams from the Portuguese Air Force,” said a joint statement from the Ministries of National Defense and Health. According to the Government, this...
Sovereign Order of Malta celebrates National Day at Monaco Yacht Club
Monaco Life
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June 29, 2025
The Monaco Yacht Club hosted a memorable evening on Wednesday 25th June, as the Sovereign Military Order of Malta celebrated its National Day. The evening’s highlight was a distinguished concert featuring Italian baritone Alberto Gazale....
Malta confirmed as a Top Performer in EU eGovernment Benchmark Report
Times of Malta
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June 22, 2025
Malta has once again secured top-tier results in the European Commission’s annual eGovernment Benchmark 2025 report, which evaluates the quality and accessibility of online public services across EU Member States. According to the report, Malta...
Pharmacies open today – June 22, 2025
Times of Malta
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June 22, 2025
Empire Pharmacy, 77, Old Theatre Street, Valletta (2123 8577) The Cross Pharmacy, 859, St Joseph High Street, Ħamrun (2122 7682) Evans Pharmacy, 96/98, St Sebastian Street, Qormi (2148 7020) Brown’s Pharmacy, 32, Fleur-de-Lys Street, Birkirkara...
Malta in ruins, and not because of war
The Malta Independent
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Wednesday 10pm. A US Air Force plane that took off from Sigonella airfield near Catania has been patrolling the sea to the East of Malta for some hours going over and over the same area. If the war between Israel and Iran were to degenerate any...
Lives shattered on the altar of greed: A glimpse into Malta’s slave labour
Malta Today
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They pay thousands of euros and leave their loved ones behind in search of higher wages in the hope of giving their family a better life. They travel far but when they arrive in the promised land, they discover they’ve been sold a lie—a job with...
Health misinformation is a threat to public, minister says
The Malta Independent
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Health misinformation attacks trust in the health system and serves as a threat to public and individual health, stated Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela during a meeting with European Health Ministers. Among the topics discussed during the meeting...
Malta backs stronger EU measures to secure medicine supplies
Times of Malta
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June 21, 2025
Malta has voiced its support for stronger European Union measures to improve the security of medicine supplies and enhance public health across member states. Speaking at the EPSCO Council meeting in Luxembourg, Health Minister and Minister for...
Pro-LGBTQ+ yet anti-abortion: What's behind Malta's differing stances?
Euronews
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When Belle de Jong shared her experience of having an abortion on national TV in Malta in 2021, she became the first woman in the tiny Mediterranean island nation to do so publicly. The reaction to her interview reflected how this aspect of...
Activists call on Malta to de-flag vessel carrying military steel to Israel
Times of Malta
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June 28, 2025
Activists have urged authorities not to allow Malta-flagged vessels to transport military supplies, after it emerged that a container ship flying the Maltese flag is reportedly set to deliver military grade steel to Israel. In a statement,...