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PM Abela expecting action and not excuses from Police – The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont takes excerpts from Prime Minister Robert Abela’s speech during yesterday’s Labour Party General Conference, highlighting his disappointment on the allegations of abuse within the Police Corps, and insisted that he…

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GWU presents Budget proposals to Government

L-Orizzont leads with priorities earmarked by the General Workers Union in its budget proposals. The union demands more attention to industrial relations, pensions, Gozo, and vulnerable people. L-Orizzont carries an interview…

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New bridge proposed for pedestrians linking MCAST and Paola – L-Orizzont Headlines

L-Orizzont quotes Transport Minister Ian Borg who announced the construction of a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists linking Corradino, MCAST, and Paola. The minister said the project will provide better…

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Malta: Caritas director Anthony Gatt concerned about ‘cheap’ synthetic drug availability

L-Orizzont speaks to Caritas director Anthony Gatt who said that synthetic drugs are relatively inexpensive to buy. He also raised concerns about legalising recreational cannabis, downplaying the risks of the…

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New rental laws propose a register of rented property, with penalties up to €10,000 for landlords who fail to register their services: The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont highlights the main elements of the new construction regulations. While the Developers Association said the regulations clarify anomalies in the industry, the Kamra tal-Periti said that several points…

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Justice Minister Owen Bonnici says position of State Attorney will be filled by October: The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont announces that the position of State Attorney will be filled by October. Justice Minister Owen Bonnici told the paper that the creation of the role will function ‘shoulder…

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Psychiatrist Mark Xuereb warns that the warmer season increases the threat of suicide attempts: The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Joseph Muscat who spoke about the new building regulations in a radio interview. Muscat said that the main principle is that no one in the…

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Eleven PN MPs opposing leader Adrian Delia – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also follows the arrest of Liam Debono, who was caught on the road by off-duty Police Sergeant Kevin Curmi. Debono also lost a €50,000 deposit that was paid when he…

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The Headlines: l-Orizzont – Friday 21st June

L-Orizzont speaks to the executive chairman of the Building Industry Consultative Council Charles Buhagiar who said that no steps can be effectively taken against building contractors since they are not…

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The Headlines: L-Orizzont – Wednesday 19th June

L-Orizzont quotes from the resignation letter by Pierre Portelli who said the party needs to be cleared of some of its own MPs before a needed ‘revolution’ could start. The…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – 18th June 2019

L-Orizzont says that the new building regulations put greater professional responsibility on architects who will now have to issue a signed method statement. The paper says the proposals will increase…

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The Headlines: L-Orizzont – Monday 17th June

L-Orizzont says that three Union Print journalists are among the finalists nominated for the Institute of Journalists Awards. In another story, the paper speaks to Doctors for Choice who argue…

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The Headlines: L-Orizzont – Friday 14th June

L-Orizzont says that among the expected regulations, construction projects will have to carry out geological studies on rock formation of the site. Until now such studies were only required…

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The Headlines: L-Orizzont – Thursday 13th June

L-Orizzont says that International Identity Solutions employees will continue to enjoy the same conditions they had as part of De La Rue. General Workers Union, which represents most employees, said…

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The Headlines: L-Orizzont – Wednesday 12th June

L-Orizzont reports on the new airline, too, and quotes Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi who said the company will increase tourism to Malta. The paper says this is the third…

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The Headlines: L-Orizzont – Monday 10th June

L-Orizzont publishes an interview with geologist Peter Gatt who warned that more buildings could collapse like what happened in Mellieħa last week and Gwadamangia in April. Gatt said…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Saturday 8th June

L-Orizzont covers a meeting between a General Workers Union delegation and German Ambassador Walter Hassman. The Ambassador said that unions have a fundamental role in the social context. L-Orizzont also…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Friday 7th June

L-Orizzont covers a visit by a delegation from the General Workers Union to President George Vella. His Excellency said that Malta is going through rapid transformation and that unions…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Thursday 6th June

L-Orizzont quotes Health Minister Chris Fearne who announces that all babies born at Mater Dei hospital will be screened for heart disease. Fearne said that this will help prevention…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Wednesday 5th June

L-Orizzont announces that ARMS Ltd. employees will now be entitled to paid compassionate leave after an agreement with the General Workers Union. The leave will be applicable in cases…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Tuesday 4th June 2019

L-Orizzont says that PN Treasurer David Camilleri stepped down over his participation in the Executive Council voting on Saturday. Camilleri said he had voiced his concerns about eligibility to vote…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Monday 3rd June

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Joseph Muscat who said that the next budget will provide for increases in pensions and student stipends. Muscat was addressing a political event to celebrate…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Thursday 30th May

L-Orizzont says that the results in the first 23 Local Council elections reflect the trends in the MEP elections handing the Labour Party important wins. The paper says that…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Wednesday 29th May

L-Orizzont carries Francesco Fenech’s testimony who denied any involvement with the killing. Fenech admitted that he was with Lorin Scicluna in Attard that evening, but said they went their separate…

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Malta Headlines : L-Oriżżont (Tuesday 28th May 2019)

L-Orizzont says that Imperium Europa became the third biggest political party in Malta, with leader Norman Lowell receiving more votes in the EP elections than the PD and AD combined.…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Monday 27th May

L-Orizzont says that the PL received a total of 55.9 percent of the votes vast while the PN collected 36.2 percent. Via CiConsulta BeInformed Media Monitoring Service

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Saturday 25th May

L-Orizzont says that the Inspector testifying in the case against the soldiers told the court they initially went out to shoot stray cats. Sciclulna was behind the wheel when they…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Friday 24th May

L-Orizzont speaks to Kasia Lyekowska who was involved in a traffic accident on a motorbike a year ago. Lyekowska said that her body was broken but the greatest pain was…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Thursday 23rd May

L-Orizzont also reports on the debate and quotes Joseph Muscat who dismissed claims by Adrian Delia that the European Socialists want to impose tax harmonisation and abortion. Muscat said…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Wednesday 22 May

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Joseph Muscat at a political event in Żejtun who used campaign slogans and appealed for voters to ‘be with him again to show that Malta is…

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L-Oriżżont Headlines – 21st May 2019

L-Orizzont quotes Parliamentary Secretary Silvio Schembri who said that the financial services sector remained stable despite ‘months of attacks.’ Schembri said that there are 51 licensed institutions in the sector.…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Monday 20th May

L-Orizzont says that the accused appeared calm in court while the charges were being brought against them. At one point, though, Scicluna’s eyes were filled with anguish when he saw…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – 18th May 2019

L-Orizzont covers a visit by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat to works on a Caritas therapy centre for adolescents with drug-related problems in Ta’ Kandja. Muscat said the project shows the…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Friday 17th May 2019

L-Orizzont speaks to Justice Commissioner Vicky Scicluna who said that the 2015 drugs law helped more than 100 persons with substance abuse problems, 50 of whom successfully overcame their addictions.…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Thursday 16th May

L-Orizzont says that the PN delegation in the European Parliament has a voting track record in favour of amendments to introduce EU tax harmonisation. The paper says such a move…

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L-Orizzont News Headlines – Tuesday 14th May 2019

L-Orizzont speaks to counsellor Matthew Bartolo who insisted on the need to educate children about sexuality. Bartolo said that sexuality is part of the children’s identity and sexual education is…

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