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Tunisia coastguard says rescued 455 migrants in one night
Tunisia's coastguard said on Monday it had rescued 455 migrants the night before. "National guard units in the north, centre, east and south thwarted 37 attempts to cross" Tunisia's maritime borders,...
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Europe burns as heatwave breaks temperature records
A fierce heatwave in western Europe on Monday left much of the continent wilting under a scorching sun, smashing temperature records and feeding ferocious forest wildfires. In Britain, the 38.1...
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Misconceptions on China’s position on Ukraine crisis - Yu Dunhai
The crisis in Ukraine has entered its fifth month. We are deeply grieved by the disasters caused thereof. The most urgent need now is to bring an early ceasefire and avoid a protracted and expanded...
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No friends but the mountains - Frank Psaila
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan dropped his objection to Sweden and Finland joining NATO in exchange for compromise in his war against the Kurds. Sweden’s support for Kurds’ rights has long...
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The future of remote work
Work practices have changed dramatically in the last decade due to technological advances and, more recently, the pandemic. Ten years ago, remote employment basically meant a telemarketing or customer...
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Cost of interconnector cable damage estimated at €49m
Enemalta has estimated it will cost nearly €49 million to repair a damaged interconnector cable and provide an alternative source of power after a chemical tanker dragged its anchor off Baħar...
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Announcements – July 19, 2022
Obituary CASSAR PULIS. On July 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, FR ADRIAN CASSAR PULIS, O.Carm, of Fleur-de-Lys, aged 60, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his...
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Letters to the editor - July 19, 2022
Brave NGOs When will our mega developers be stopped from arrogantly pillaging Malta at will while corrupt, long compromised, conscienceless “politicians” protect them? As developers bury us in...
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Italy signing major oil and gas deal with Algeria, private oil companies
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi sealed 15 agreements with Algeria's president Monday, ahead of the expected conclusion of another deal to boost gas deliveries and reduce Italy's reliance on...
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Travel agencies see last-minute rush to book holidays abroad
Holiday bookings have surged as people finally feel relaxed enough to go on a long-awaited summer holiday abroad, travel agencies report. “We are seeing a sudden spike in demand with many making late...
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Today's front pages - July 19, 2022
The following are the top stories in Malta's newspapers on Tuesday. Times of Malta reports that Enemalta has estimated it will cost nearly €49 million to repair damages caused to the electricity...
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Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was celebrated at Ta’ Ħamet church in the limits of Xagħra last Saturday. Gozo diocese vicar general Mgr Tarcisio Camilleri led a concelebrated Mass with the...
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Belgium knock out Italy to reach Euro 2022 quarter-finals
Belgium secured the last spot in the Euro 2022 quarter-finals as Tina De Caigny’s goal beat Italy 1-0 in sweltering temperatures in Manchester on Monday. The Hoffenheim striker’s predatory finish...
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Hibernians focusing on strengths ahead of Tallinn clash, says coach Pisanu
One week after Hibernians’ run in the UEFA Champions League came to an end with a 3-0 aggregate defeat to Irish side Shamrock Rovers, the Paolites are up against Estonian side Levadia Tallinn in the...
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What’s on – July 19
MUSIC Isle of MTV Malta Isle of MTV Malta is back after a two-year break, with US DJ and producer Marshmello, Moroccan-US rapper French Montana, English singer-songwriter Mae Muller, Canadian rapper...
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Sunak widens lead in race to become UK PM after party vote
Former finance minister Rishi Sunak widened his lead in the latest round of voting Monday by Conservative MPs to decide Britain's next prime minister, but the race to get in the final two tightened....
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Sant warns of impact on peripheral islands of raising aviation fuel tax
Labour MEP Alfred Sant has insisted in the European Parliament that the EU cannot simply impose across-the-board taxes on aviation fuel as part of its climate change measures because that would...
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Rojas leads familiar cast to world golds
Untouchable Venezuelan Yulimar Rojas led a raft of familiar faces to glory when she claimed her third straight triple jump title at the World Athletics Championships on Monday. Day four of action at...
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Groups to challenge 'sleight of hand' policy that allows buildings to go higher
Environment groups are going to court to contest a Planning Authority policy that allows buildings in Malta's towns and villages to go higher than permitted in local plans. "The relevant policy which...
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Olaug Vethal’s paintings celebrate summer in Malta
Olaug Vethal (1946-2007) made Malta her home for the last 20 years of her life, before dying in 2007. During this time, between 1996 and 2007, she taught art at De La Salle College Sixth Form as well...
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