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Traditional Maltese Cheese ‘Ġbejna tan-nagħaġ’ Nears EU Protection Status
Image Source : Malta Farms Malta’s traditional sheep cheese, the ġbejna tan-nagħaġ, is currently under consideration for special status as ‘Protected Designation of Origin’ by the European Commission. The application for safeguarding the heritage of…
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Trump Hush Money Sentencing Postponed Until After Election
Image Source:Britannica Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money trial has been rescheduled to November 26, 2024, after the November 2024 election. The Manhattan court deemed it crucial to ensure that the trial’s proceedings are…
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Conservation Efforts Pay Off 47 Loggerhead Turtles Hatch at Gnejna Nesting Site
Image Source: Wild Safari Guide In a heartening development for sea turtle conservation, 47 loggerhead turtles successfully hatched from a nesting site at Ġnejna on Monday. Out of the 75 eggs discovered, 47 turtles emerged,…
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Malta joins European Effort To Donate Mpox Vaccines to Africa
Malta has joined forces with other European countries to combat the Mpox outbreak in Africa, as part of the Team Europe initiative led by DG Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (HERA). This collective effort aims…
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Malta Reports Second Confirmed Case of Mpox Virus
The Health Ministry of Malta has announced the confirmation of a second case of Mpox, a viral disease, in a Maltese resident who contracted the virus through sexual activity locally. The patient is currently clinically…
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Malta To Welcome British Royals In October For Independence Anniversary Celebration
The Maltese government has announced that the country will celebrate a significant milestone – 60 years of independence from British colonial rule – with a royal visit from its former colonial master. The Duke and…
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Ramla l-Ħamra Turtle Nest Volunteers Escape Harm as Flare Fired from Boat Lands Nearby
A potentially disastrous incident occurred at Ramla Bay on Friday night when a flare was fired horizontally from a boat, narrowly missing volunteers who were protecting three turtle nests on the beach. The flare, which…
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Mosta Square to Remain Pedestrianised on Weekends Despite Council’s Objections
The decision by Transport Malta to maintain the pedestrianisation of Mosta Square on Friday and Saturday evenings has sparked controversy, despite the Mosta Local Council’s earlier resolution to halt the practice. The council had revoked…
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The downfall of two most Corrupt Politicians of recent times
How Corruption Affects National Economies The 20th century witnessed some of the most notorious figures whose corruption was not only widespread but also deeply impactful. These leaders used their power to enrich themselves, oppress their…
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Malta Introduces Inclusive Social Assistance Assessment for Hidden Disabilities
Malta Introduces New Assessment for Hidden Disabilities People with hidden disabilities, such as fibromyalgia, ME, and autism, will now be eligible for state support thanks to a new assessment criteria based on the World Health…