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[Turtle rescued at Fomm ir-Riħ Bay](
A young turtle that got trapped after ingesting polyester (plastic) strapping, was fortunate to get rescued at Fomm ir-Riħ bay on Wednesday. Environment Authority employees who were on site found and reported the turtle and volunteers from Nature...
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[Malta's rule of law, culture of 'impunity' slammed in MEP debate](
Members of the European Parliament slammed Malta's rule of law in an intense hour-long discussion within the Civil Liberties Committee on Thursday morning. The discussion focused on a critical report prepared by a delegation headed by Socialist...
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[Steward Healthcare âon the ground in coming daysâ](
Steward Healthcare, set to take over the 30-year concession to run three State hospitals, will be on the ground and ready to meet workers âin the coming daysâ, Health Minister Chris Fearne said. Times of Malta reported last week that details on...
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[European MPs flock to sign motion on Daphne murder](
A motion to send a rapporteur to Malta to monitor ongoing investigations into Daphne Caruana Galiziaâs murder was signed by an âexceptionally high numberâ of MPs from across Europe. The motion, presented by Dutch MP Pieter Omtzigt, urges the...
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[Will the PA double the size of Paceville tower?](
The Planning Authority is set to approve a 32-storey tower on the Mercury House site in Paceville today, nearly doubling the height of plans approved six years ago. The high-rise, proposed by Gozitan developer Joseph Portelli, will include 48...
World news
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[Two killed as train derails near Milan](
A train carrying hundreds of people has derailed in northern Italy, killing at least two people and seriously injuring 10, police said. The Trenord commuter service derailed at the Pioltello Limito station on the outskirts of Milan. Two cars...
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[On eve of Trump trip, EU leaders warn against nationalism](
European leaders have warned at the World Economic Forum in Davos against a return to nationalism, with France's Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Angela Merkel calling for more global cooperation to harness the forces of globalisation. The speeches...
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[Disgraced sports doctor jailed for up to 175 years for sex abuse](
A former sports doctor who admitted molesting some of the United States' top gymnasts for years has been sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison by a judge who proudly told him: "I just signed your death warrant." The sentence capped a remarkable...
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[Turkey is an aggressive neighbour, Greek PM tells Davos](
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Wednesday his European partners couldn't always appreciate the challenges of living with an 'aggressive' neighbour such as Turkey, remarks reflecting the strained ties between the two NATO...
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[Catalan secession push is attack on democracy - Spanish King](
Spain's King Felipe VI has said the recent Catalan push for independence was an attack on his country's democratic system, and should serve as a lesson for the world on the need to preserve the rule of law and national sovereignty. Speaking at the...
Opinion
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[The first Brexit â in Valletta - Martin Bugelli](
While delivering one of his many erudite speeches in the late 1980s, President Emeritus Ugo Mifsud Bonnici, then minister of education,...
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[Regulating negotiations - Ian Spiteri Bailey](
Recent developments present us with an opportunity to discuss and evaluate the current situation in industrial relations. The MUT and...
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[Divorce the State now - Ranier Fsadni](
Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna was recently asked what he would do if it were proposed to remove the constitutional declaration that...
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[Two loose ends - Martin Scicluna](
There are two loose ends to be tied up concerning two of my December articles on âRegurgitating the electionâ (December 6) and âWomenâs...
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[Leadership threat - Anthony Trevisan](
The shifting political landscape in Western democracies should be a cause for serious reflection for the Nationalist Party and its allies...
Letters
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[A hotel for patients](
Well done to our excellent, wonderfully efficient and functional Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre (SAMOC), Maltaâs very own...
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[Flu outbreak](
Europe, including Malta, has been hit hard by the influenza virus. That is why the appeals to be vaccinated as soon as possible â...
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[Vital healthcare](
I recently visited a relative at Karin Grech Hospital. Entering the main gate of St Lukeâs Hospital one is greeted by a bright and cheery...
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[Corruption in football](
The Malta Football Association is indeed shocked, and rightly so, at the stiff sentences meted out by the Uefa disciplinary board to six...
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[Merkelâs future](
Is Merkel fatigue setting in? Is Angela Merkel done for? Is she about to hand over the reins of power to someone else? Is it true she...
Sport
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[Granit puts rock-solid Arsenal into League Cup final](
Arsenal fought back from a goal down against old foes Chelsea to reach the League Cup final as Granit Xhaka poked home to complete a 2-1...
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[Live: Football transfer news and rumours - January 24](
The winter transfer window is less than a week away and the timesofmalta.com SportsDesk is back with you to follow all the latest gossip...
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[Federer, Halep advance in Australian Open](
Defending champion Roger Federer remains on track for a 20th grand slam title after beating Czech Tomas Berdych 7-6(1) 6-3 6-4 to advance...
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[Watch: NBA roundup: Cavs fall despite James' milestone](
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 30 points, and Dejounte Murray added 19 points, 10 rebounds and seven steals as the host San Antonio Spurs...
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[Tough draw for Malta in Euro Nations League](
Malta were handed a tough draw in the Euro Nations League as the national team were drawn in Group 3 alongside Azerbaijan, Faroe Islands...
Business News
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[Davos; what remains when the snow melts?](
Davos is increasingly criticised for being a meeting for the elite to debate inequality and diversity. Who better than the well healed to...
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[Personal loans offer from BoV](
Bank of Valletta has announced a special offer on its suite of personal loans with immediate effect. All unsecured and partly secured...
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[Shipping movements](
The following ships are expected in Malta: The MV Eurocargo Malta from Genoa to Genoa (Sullivan Maritime) and the Antwerp from Algiers to...
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[Dollar slides on US Mnuchin remarks, booming Europe](
The US dollar hit new lows yesterday after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he welcomed its weakness and figures showed that the...
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[MIA doubles passenger traffic in the past decade](
On January 12, Malta International Airport plc held its customary press conference and concurrently issued a company announcement on the...
Blogs
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[Enabling gender violence?](
Itâs official. This countryâs political system has not only lost the plot but also the entire script to sanity. So prurient is our MPs'...
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[Women are not expected to stay quiet](
My first reaction when it was first suggested to me that I should write a blog on Times of Malta was, where do I start? What shall the...
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[Dedicated with bitterness to those who donât shuffle their feet in protest](
Some things in life live forever in your heart. Perhaps a glance, a touch or a few words. Even a smile can be etched never to...
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[We are not the centre of corruption](
Ever since the dawn of mankind in Malta, we have been special. Our megalithic temples prove this. We are the chosen few. We are the...
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[Poor man, he works long hours](
I literally choked on my coffee when I read the Home Affairs Ministryâs defence of Mario Tonna, the assistant police commissioner forced...
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