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These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals.
A Labour Party veteran politician, elected in eight consecutive general elections, a deputy for over 32 years and cabinet experience in two legislatures, Dr Anton Refalo was today sworn in by President George Vella as Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights. Dr Refalo pledged loyalty and work towards the country. Source: TVM
The police are investigating former deputy police chief Silvio Valletta following media reports of his relationship with Yorgen Fenech, charged with masterminding the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The police said that Valletta was “spoken to” at the police headquarters in Floriana on Monday evening. The investigations are ongoing. Source: MaltaToday
Volunteer trekkers from the Maltese Kilimanjaro Challenge on Tuesday opened a new primary school in Bonga, Ethiopia for 700 children. The team managed to raise over €108,000 to support the building of the school, having originally set out with a target of €100,000. Source: Times of Malta
Environment and heritage NGO Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar has condemned Infrastructure Malta’s plans to widen the road from Victoria, Gozo to Marsalforn. Source: The Malta Independent
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Silvio Valletta watched the Champions League final with Daphne Caruana Galizia murder suspect Yorgen Fenech in May 2018. Speaking to Newsbook.com.mt Valletta said that he got to know Fenech in 2016 during a meal. Source: Newsbook
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- Europe prepares for ‘credible threat’ of Chinese flu pandemic spreading despite likelihood is considered low
- WHO to convene emergency meeting as China virus spreads
- Iran asks for US and French help in Ukrainian airliner crash investigations
- Rockets hit targets inside Baghdad’s Green Zone
- Climate change results to be added in EU countries proposed fiscal vetting mechanism
- Johnson’s Brexit deal gets setback in the ‘Lords’
- Over half a million people imprisoned in EU in 2017
- Greece tries to reverse Brain Drain
- Malta Chamber of SMEs launches new image for 2020
- Malta Public Transport launches first fully-electric bus
- Commercial flights between Serbia and Kosovo to resume
- Suspended sentence and fine in Julen’s case as parties agree plea deal
- Spanish ex-marine accused of spying on Julian Assange
- Thousands of Italians fast in support for Salvini
- Thunberg responds to Trump at World Economic Forum
- Ozzy Osbourne opens up about his struggle with Parkinson’s
- Queen becomes first British band to join Queen Elizabeth on commemorative coin
- James Bond will remain male after Craig’s departure
