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Deal to extend trade support for Ukraine with safeguards for EU farmers
Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on extending trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression. The temporary suspension of import duties and quotas…
Vehicle thefts on the rise
Vehicle thefts in the Maltese Islands are on the rise with the total number of stolen cars almost doubling in just two years. Most of these thefts happened in the…
Land Authority unable to list its entire property portfolio
A State entity set up specifically to manage government’s own properties is unable to list the entire portfolio of assets in its possession in the wake of an outdated and…
Artificial Intelligence Act: MEPs adopt landmark law
Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence Act that ensures safety and compliance with fundamental rights, while boosting innovation. The regulation, agreed in negotiations with member states in December 2023, was endorsed by MEPs…
From a city for gentlemen to a capital of excesses
The recent events in Valletta, once heralded as a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen, have thrown into stark relief a troubling degeneration that has been quietly brewing for years.…
Food deliveries, streaming service subscriptions top e-commerce
Food deliveries by courier, clothes, consumer electronics and household appliances topped online shopping in Malta last ; Data published by the National Statistics Office shows that over a three-month period…
Malta’s Accountability Crisis: A Never-Ending Cycle of Injustice
The recent conclusion of the public inquiry into the tragic death of Jean Paul Sofia has once again brought to light Malta’s glaring accountability crisis. The inquiry’s findings have reignited…
MEPs: EU must actively support Russia’s democratic opposition
The Russian state, and Vladimir Putin personally, bear criminal and political responsibility for the death of their strongest opponent, Alexei Navalny, say MEPs. The European Parliament strongly condemns the murder…
Upholding social justice in employment: a call to action
In a recent address to a special session of parliament, UHM Voice of the Workers CEO Josef Vella delivered a poignant speech on the principle of social justice in the…
New EU rules to defend critical voices from judicial intimidation
The European Parliament approved with 546 votes in favour, 47 against and 31 abstentions a new law, agreed with the Council on 30 November 2023, to ensure individuals and organisations working…