Malta NewsNews on Malta continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Mahmoud Abbas expected to visit Malta- July 5, 2008 The President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas is expected to visit Malta, although details of the visit were not disclosed.http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/07/mahmoud-abbas-expected-to-visit-malta?fromrss=1 Customs seizes contraband- July 4, 2008 The Customs Department has seized cigarettes and alcohol on which 10,000 worth of tax has not been paid.http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/07/customs-seizes-contraband?fromrss=1 Mistra Spin Valley Scandal- July 3, 2008 Alternattiva Demokratika is closely following the development of the Mistra Spin Valley scandal. Carmel Cacopardo, AD Spokesman for Sustainable Development and Local Government welcomed this morning's unanimous decision of the MEPA Board which in terms of section 39A of the Development Planning Act withdrew the outline permit that had been issued by Division 'A' of the Development Control Commission. Carmel Cacopardo further invited MEPA to consider other permits which merit the same...http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/07/mistra-spin-valley-scandal?fromrss=1 International day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking.- July 3, 2008 26th of June marks the International day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking. Alternattiva Demokratika - The Green Party leader Prof. Arnold Cassola said "Drugs are destroying the lives of youth and family members, and are leading to crimes which are affecting the development of a healthy society. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime( UNODC) is estimating that worldwide 16 million people are using opiates-opium, morphine, heroin, synthetic opiates and 13 million are making...http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/07/international-day-against-drug-abuse-and-illicit-... Poor levels of service at Mater Dei- July 2, 2008 Alternattiva Demokratika - The Green Party, said that it is useless to speak and boast of a universal and public health service if people have to wait months if not years on end to get an appointment. AD spokesperson for Health and Social Policy Mary Anne Zammit stressed on the urgent need to address the acute problems in the Public Health Sector, both at Mater Dei Hospital Hospital and also the service, or lack of it, at health centres. "The delays in the upgrading of workers' grades and the..http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/07/poor-levels-of-service-at-mater-dei?fromrss=1 Fort Cambridge - speculation before residents' interests- July 2, 2008 AD Spokesperson on Sustainable Development and Local Government Carmel Cacopardo said that a Social Impact Assessment of the Fort Cambridge project in Sliema as proposed by Sliema AD Local Councillor Michael Briguglio with the unanimous support of the Sliema Local Council should be carried out without further delay. Michael Briguglio said that the "Sliema Local Council had requested MEPA to carry out a Social Impact Assessment for the Fort Cambridge Project. This would require a sociological...http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/07/fort-cambridge-speculation-before-residents-inter... 26 aircraft for Air Rally of Malta this weekend- July 2, 2008 Organiser George Kissaun said this will be the 39th annual air rally, with participants flying in from the UK., Denmark, Sweden, Holland, Germany, France, Austria and Switzerland.http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/07/26-aircraft-for-air-rally-of-malta-this-weekend?f... Malta's dependence on fossil fuels leading to increased health risk- July 1, 2008 A wide-ranging report by an independent public policy think-tank has shown how the high level of use of fossil fuels in Malta for transport, production and electricity generation is leading to increased health ...http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/07/maltas-dependence-on-fossil-fuels-leading-to-incr... Students on Malta cultural ...- July 1, 2008 A group of 30 students from Sir Arturo Mercieca Victoria primary school spent three days in Malta earlier this month.http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/07/students-on-malta-cultural?fromrss=1 Mopeds, Horsemeat and Pynchon - Part 1- July 1, 2008 The New York Times Frugal Traveler is embarking on the Grand Tour, 'reimagining the classic European journey as a budget-minded, modern-day jaunt'. As part of his 12 week 100 euros a day journey round Europe, ...http://www.topix.net/world/malta/2008/06/mopeds-horsemeat-and-pynchon-part-1?fromrss=1 |