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Mon,21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0100
High-rise photomontage reveals policy breach in Metropolis approval
Photomontages from the Stivala high-rise architect show the phantom Metropolis tower blocking the protected view of Valletta from the University of Malta, suggesting policy breaches in planning approval

Mon,21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Activists fear medical cannabis companies want in on recreational market
MaltaToday understands that a medical cannabis company has already reached out to the government over its intention to “know the way forward” on recreational cannabis

Mon,21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0100
One million reasons not to recycle, a million reasons to complain
The truth is that we can find a million reasons not to recycle, reuse and reduce (reminiscent of the million reasons for always using our private car, not carpooling and never using the bus)

Sun,20 Nov 2022 17:03:38 +0100
COP27: Rich countries to pay poorer countries for climate change damages
The deal is historic, but many were dissatisfied by the little progress at COP27 on fossil fuel reduction and the limiting of temperatures to 1.5C

Sun,20 Nov 2022 16:55:00 +0100
Live! Qatar vs Ecuador – World Cup 2022 opener
Get the live commentary and data from our handy World Cup 2022 widget

Sun,20 Nov 2022 15:24:42 +0100
Chris Fearne appointed vice-chair of Global Leaders Group on antimicrobial resistance
Fearne was nominated by the Prime Minister of Barbados to serve a two-year term as the group's vice-chair

Sun,20 Nov 2022 14:55:53 +0100
No injuries as tree snaps in half on Tal-Barrani road
A busy Sunday for civil protection officials as wind wreaks havoc across Malta

Sun,20 Nov 2022 13:42:13 +0100
44 irregular migrants detained in Gozo
Police inspections in Marsalforn led to the detainment of 44 irregular migrants

Sun,20 Nov 2022 12:32:01 +0100
PN will not support Joseph Azzopardi nomination for Standards Commissioner
Such appointments need cross-party backing with a two-thirds majority in parliament

Sun,20 Nov 2022 10:30:00 +0100
Controversial but irresistible: Qatar’s winter World Cup is finally here
Football's biggest competition kicks off today despite controversy over Qatar's human rights record

Sun,20 Nov 2022 10:30:00 +0100
Beyond the football, Denmark will win ‘human rights’ World Cup
Qatar’s human rights record has been a burning issue in the run up to the World Cup. Kurt Sansone compiles an alternative ranking of the competing teams based on freedom, human rights and democracy

Sun,20 Nov 2022 09:23:49 +0100
Shooting down political interference
One expects that any future decision – not just on Mizieb and Ahrax; but on public land in general – will not be taken for political reasons; but instead, according to very strict criteria and only under prior consultation with the publi...

Sun,20 Nov 2022 09:16:24 +0100
Pilatus case for arbitration could put spokes in wheel for prosecution
Arbitration proceedings against government by Pilatus owners Alpene could be holding up the investigation and prosecution of the bank's directors

Sat,19 Nov 2022 20:20:42 +0100
Abela on 2019 resignations: ‘Disappointment for party, not what we want for country’
Labour leader Robert Abela addresses general conference, hailing Labour as ‘party of reforms’

Sat,19 Nov 2022 19:17:50 +0100
Engerer speaks of parents’ heroin struggle in Labour conference speech
Labour MEP Cyrus Engerer addresses party general conference with call for party to give children tools to achieve their aspirations

Sat,19 Nov 2022 17:55:33 +0100
Motorcyclist grievously injured at Ħal Far raceway
The man lost control of the motorcycle and got injured during a fall

Sat,19 Nov 2022 14:25:58 +0100
Government unambitious, unwilling to tackle energy and transport pollution - ADPD
The Greens said that pollution is the source of many illnesses and that the government delayed action against it since it did not have an immediate and visible impact

Sat,19 Nov 2022 13:13:45 +0100
Motorcyclist grievously injured in Marsascala on Saturday morning
The 27-year-old man lost control of his motorcycle and fell onto the road

Sat,19 Nov 2022 12:41:22 +0100
Negotiations underway over Sliema band club eviction in €1.8 million price tag for premises
The Maltese government is in discussions with the owners of formerly rent-controlled homes that house traditional festa band clubs, to acquire them in a bid to safeguard the historic seat of these village associations

Sat,19 Nov 2022 11:19:50 +0100
23 organisations call for urgent regulation of 'free for all' cannabis use
They said that the Government introduced the cannabis legislation hurriedly and without creating effective structures in time



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