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The six years of Robert Abela as Prime Minister have been defined by genuine achievements, undeniable crises, and a growing sense that some of the deeper structural problems Malta faces have persisted, and in certain cases have worsened. On this anniversary, a fair assessment requires acknowledging both the competence shown in moments of national emergency

The Calypso Hotel in Marsalforn, a landmark in Gozo and one of the first hotels built on the island, dating back to the 1960s, is set for total demolition and transformation into three massive blocks, mostly flats, with other commercial activities. The developers behind the project are the same ones responsible for the controversial Fort Chambray transformation

"The Prime Minister's proposal to grant constitutional safeguards to all traditional pastimes, is a nonsensical political gimmick." - BirdLife President Darryl Grima, 19 October "We always try to adapt to what each family needs rather than just follow the manual." - Home-Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS) parenting leader Francesca Giordano, 19 October

Prime Minister Robert Abela has not yet spoken to Opposition Leader Alex Borg over who the next Chief Justice and Auditor General should be, the PN Leader told The Malta Independent on Sunday. Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti will turn 68 in February, and according to the constitution, Judges and Magistrates have to retire once reaching that age. Appointing

Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela has warned that disinformation surrounding vaccines is costing lives, with Malta recording lower influenza vaccination uptake as public fear over vaccination programmes grows. In an interview with The Malta Independent on Sunday, Abela expressed deep concern about declining influenza vaccination rates, and urged the

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Malta 12 Montenegro 21 (5-6), (0-5), (4-5), (3-5) Malta's sixth consecutive participation at the European Championship got off to a difficult start with a 21-12 defeat against Montenegro, one of the strongest nations in the competition. While few expected the Maltese side to come away with a positive result against such high-level opposition, a poor

The FA Cup delivered another fairytale result on Saturday when sixth-tier Macclesfield - managed by Wayne Rooney's brother - knocked out titleholder Crystal Palace in one of the competition's greatest upsets. The teams were separated by 117 places in the English soccer pyramid but Macclesfield won 2-1 which, given the difference in league positions,

Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after a 3-2 victory on Saturday. Salah nabbed his fourth goal of the tournament - Egypt's third of the game - in the 52nd minute and the Pharaohs needed it as Ivory Coast threatened to come back twice from two goals down. But Egypt

Rental rates are rising continuously, placing a heavy burden on many households, ADPD The Green Party said Saturday. A study published this week by Solidarjetà, the renters' association, confirms that increasing numbers of people have no alternative but to rent. Many do not qualify for bank loans, while others face financial difficulties following