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In a meeting with the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD), Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works Chris Bonett presented a series of measures aimed at mitigating the traffic challenge in our country. Minister Chris Bonett and Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue Andy Ellul stressed that this meeting marked the end of a process that addresses the...
Irish Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan TD will visit Malta as part of a programme of visits undertaken by the Irish Cabinet to mark Saint Patrick’s Day across the world. Minister O’Callaghan will be in Malta for two nights, from the 11th to the 13th of March, at the start of a trip that will also see him visiting Italy...
Prime Minister Robert Abela stresses the need for the European Union to build and ensure a future of peace, stability and security with full respect for the neutrality of our country Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela yesterday participated in an extraordinary meeting of European Union leaders in Brussels which focused on the theme of defence and security, and on Ukraine. During...
EU leaders have backed a €150 billion defence spending plan at an emergency summit on Thursday although Hungary did not back a statement of support for Ukraine. All 27 EU countries agreed to consider "as a matter of urgency" European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to issue €150 billion in fresh loans to boost defence spending. However, a statement...
At the European Council in Brussels, the European Parliament President Roberta Metsola reassured leaders that the EP can move quickly and efficiently to meet today’s unprecedented security challenges. “Too much is at stake, and we cannot wait any longer”, she argued, stressing the urgency for Europe to take care of its own security. On Ukraine, she stressed that “Peace must be...
During an event at the Family Park in Ta' Qali, Minister for Health and Active Ageing Jo Etienne Abela launched the 'Move to Improve' campaign. The aim of the campaign is to increase awareness of the importance of physical activity and for more people to include physical activity in their routine. Minister Jo Etienne Abela explained how, according to statistics...
Hibernians booked their place in the semi-finals of the MeridianBet FA Trophy with a 2-0 win over Narxxar Lions. On a cool and windy night at Ta'Qali, Villela opened the scoring when he cut inside from the left and curled the ball into the top corner, leaving Fenech stranded. The Brazilian almost set up a second for Hibs when he whipped...
Quarter finals of MeridianBet FA Trophy with Hibernians against Naxxar Lions. Cool windy evening at Ta'Qali with a semi-final place at stake. Result. Hibs 2-0 Naxxar Lions. More to follow.
The Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Employment, Byron Camilleri attended the Council meeting of Home Affairs Ministers in Brussels. The meeting focused mainly on irregular migration and Schengen related matters. Minister Camilleri emphasised the importance of the Schengen Area to the European Union and noted how prevention of irregular migration and an effective return system are two key pillars...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg joined the Malta Tourism Authority, and key tourism industry players, to promote the Maltese Islands during ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel fair, which convened this week in the German capital. Hosted by Malta Tourism Authority (MTA)’s international promotion arm VisitMalta, Malta’s pavilion at ITB Berlin featured more...