A public consultation on the preparation of a National Animal Welfare Strategy has been launched on Thursday. The launch was made by Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Anton Refalo, together with Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Animal Rights Alicia Bugeja Said “This public consultation is giving the opportunity
Last Updated on Thursday, 19 May, 2022 at 7:47 pm by The Malta Business Weekly The Malta Development Bank has launched the MDB Subsidised Loans Scheme following the approval of the European Commission under the Temporary Crisis Framework for State Aid. This support measure is intended to ensure the security of supply of grains, animal feeds and related
Malta has been sued by the European Commission at the European Court of Justice for taxing second hand cars that were imported from other EU member states at a higher rate than used cars purchased in Malta. As it stands, cars that were first registered in Malta since 2009 are subjected to a higher annual tax than those registered before that date.
A 39-year old man from Munxar sustained serious injuries after losing control of the motorbike he was riding. Police said that the accident took place at around 12.30pm in Sannat Road, Sannat. A medical team was called to the scene and and the man was taken to the Gozo General Hospital, where he was later certified as suffering from serious injuries
The blatant takeover of the Comino campsite by campers who opted to permanently use up the space is currently being dealt with by the authorities. This is not the first time this has happened, with campers deciding to leave their gear set up, including tents, tables, tarps and a makeshift enclosure system. A concerned man sent images over the last
Alex Degabriele, a 17-year-old tennis player from Malta will be taking his game to the United States after signing a deal with North Carolina Wilmington University. Through the deal, Alex will launch his professional career and feature as a regular player in the Colonial Athletic Association. “Going to study and play in America has been one of my oldest
A politically-connected businessman, recently outed in court as having handed over a database of records on Maltese voters to an IT company, has denied the claim in two judicial protests, calling for criminal action to be taken against the witness who named him. Mulberry Insurance Brokers Ltd and former Untours CEO Ivan Vladimir Buttigieg filed judicial
Renowned TV host Peppi Azzopardi has weighed in on Ukraine’s Eurovision victory, expressing his delight at how Europe sent out a political message and claiming that “neutrality belongs in the cemetery”. “God forbid Ukraine didn’t win,” Azzopardi said as he shared a photo of a tearful Ukrainian boy waving goodbye to a friend while fleeing the war and
Ritratti: Facebook Tista' taqra bil- Malti . In a phone call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron said that the request for Ukraine to become part of the European Union would be analyzed by the European Council next June. Macron also promised more humanitarian and military aid. On February 28, Zelenskyy signed an application
A Japanese man who blew a $360,000 Covid-19 handout at online casinos after receiving the cash in error will pay authorities back "bit by bit", reports said Wednesday. "I feel very sorry that I used it up," the man said according to his lawyer, who told the Yomiuri Shimbun daily that his client had gambled away the money. The hefty lump sum was transferred
Politicians are meant to kiss babies, not crash into children. But on the campaign trail on Wednesday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison barrelled into a young boy during a friendly kickaround, eliciting a chorus of stunned "ooohs" and "aaaws" from spectators. Morrison was playing five-a-side soccer in northern Tasmania, where he is trawling for votes
More than 100,000 people are now listed as missing in violence-wracked Mexico, a grim milestone that the United Nations rights chief on Tuesday called "a tragedy of enormous proportions." Rights groups appealed for urgent action to tackle disappearances that have skyrocketed during years of spiralling drug-related violence. The National Registry of
Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 May, 2022 at 2:39 pm by The Malta Business Weekly “Malta wants to continue strengthening its bilateral relationship with the United Kingdom. This is to ensure that trade and citizens’ rights in both countries continue to strengthen.” This was stated by Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade Ian Borg during
Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday following a strong start in some markets, which took the lead from Wall Street where traders were cheered by brisk US retail sales data. The US Federal Reserve’s tightening of monetary policy to contain surging inflation has sent jolts through global markets, deepening the apprehensions of investors already roiled
Bank of Valletta p.l.c is organising a physical meeting for shareholders in the presence of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. In this question and answer session, BOV shareholders can field questions regarding recent developments concerning the Bank’s business, including the latest developments leading to the out-of-court settlement
Reading Time: 2 minutes Netflix has laid off about 150 staff, just a month after the entertainment giant said it was losing subscribers for the first time in a decade. The redundancies, announced by the streaming service on Tuesday, will mainly affect its US office in California. They account for about 2% of its North American workforce. Netflix said
They function as normal hives, but apiaries built at a kibbutz in Israel's Galilee are decked out with high-tech artificial intelligence systems set to ensure longevity for these vital pollinators. "There are two million bees here," said Shlomki Frankin as he walks into a 12-square-metre container in Kibbutz Beit Haemek in northern Israel. Dubbed "Beehome",
Supply chain problems further hobbled the EU car industry in April, data showed on Tuesday, with sales falling by a fifth from the same period last year. A lack of computer chips has frustrated carmakers for over a year, with certain parts imported from Ukraine also now posing problems for manufacturers. New passenger car registrations in the European
Russia has eased safety standards for cars produced on its territory – such as dropping the requirement for airbags – after Western sanctions over Ukraine caused a shortage of electronic components and car parts. In a decree signed on May 12, the Russian government announced a list of reduced requirements to certify some types of new vehicles produced
NnG Legendary Italian progressive rock band Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM) will be playing in Malta as part of their tour PFM 1972-2022 from Storia Di Un Minuto to Ho Sognato Pecore Elettriche whilst embracing the poetry of Fabrizio de Andre. The Malta concert on 6 June will be the first date of their tour with a concert that will take all those attending
Artist RICHARD SALIBA needs no introduction. He talks to Joseph Agius about his current exhibition The Language of Colour at Hotel Phoenicia. JA: The title of the exhibition, The Language of Colour , suggests that colour is in some instances enough to communicate feelings. Has there been a change in your palette to express yourself more deeply? RS:
The portal of Italians in the world, Italiani.it, has organised an art exhibition by young Roman artists, which will be held in Malta. The exhibition will be opening on May 25 and will be held at the headquarters of the Dante Alighieri Society at 134 Old Bakery Street, Valletta. The recent pandemic has enormously limited the possibilities of expression
Opera originated in Italy, it was sung by Italian patriots and some of the world’s greatest arias came from the peninsula. Now Rome wants credit where credit is due. Home to Scarlatti and Verdi, Italy has put in a bid for UNESCO – the UN’s cultural agency – to recognise the art of Italian opera singing on its list of intangible global heritage. A decision
Reading Time: 3 minutes ewcastle United dealt a huge blow to Arsenal’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League by beating them 2-0 in the Premier League on Monday. An own goal from Ben White and then a late strike from January signing Bruno Guimaraes sealed the win for Newcastle and left Arsenal two points off Tottenham Hotspur in fourth in
Reading Time: 1 minute Liverpool are still assessing the fitness of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk ahead of Tuesday’s Premier League trip to Southampton where they could close the gap on leaders Manchester City to one point, manager Juergen Klopp said on Monday. Forward Salah and defender Van Dijk were substituted during Saturday’s FA Cup final
Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini bid goodbye to the Turin club’s fans during a 2-2 draw with Lazio in Serie A on Monday. After 17 seasons at Juventus, Chiellini recently announced he was leaving at the end of the season — likely for MLS in the United States — and this was the Bianconeri’s final home match of the campaign. When Chiellini came off
Season 2021-22 came into focus at the meeting of the Malta FA Executive Board, held on Tuesday afternoon at the Centenary Hall. In the top division, almost €50,000 will be paid out to the clubs with Floriana FC and Valletta FC leading the way with 35 and 32 appearances by homegrown players aged Under 21 respectively in the 2021-22 BOV Premier League
Swedish football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss Sweden’s Nations League matches in June against Slovenia, Norway and Serbia due to injury, coach Janne Andersson said on Wednesday. “He’s had injury problems for a while and hasn’t played so much in Milan, so he’s declined to play”, Andersson told reporters as he presented Sweden’s squad. Ibrahimovic,
An Indian wrestler has been banned for life after punching a referee as tempers boiled over in a sweltering New Delhi arena with no air-conditioning during an intense heatwave. Satender Malik was sweating it out in the 125kg (175 pound) class during trials on Tuesday for this year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham when the referee ruled in favour
Rangers will have striker Kemar Roofe fit for Wednesday’s Europa League final in a major boost for the Scottish side’s hopes of a first European trophy in 50 years. Roofe has not played since helping Rangers beat Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-finals on April 17, after picking up a knee injury. The Jamaican international returned to full training
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has many layers. But it was a trade agreement that was one of the main triggers to the political unrest that preceded today’s war. In 2007, the EU and Ukraine started negotiating a so-called Association Agreement which also contained a free trade agreement between the two sides. In 2013, when the agreement was complete,
The World Health Organisation predicts that, in some European countries, obesity will overtake smoking as the main risk factor for preventable cancer over the next few decades. At this rate, one of those countries is sure to be Malta. In the WHO’s European Regional Obesity Report for 2022, the island is a true heavyweight. Malta ranks second for adult
EU focuses on vocational skills to deliver the green transition In these difficult times, the EU is committed to supporting people fleeing the war in Ukraine to integrate into the European labour market, should they wish to. The EU and its member states stand ready to help them map their qualifications, undertake vocational education and training and
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