Новости за 23.03.2022

The government freephone service is experiencing a barrage of calls linked to the recently mailed cost-of-living and tax refund cheques. Callers have reported waiting on the freephone 153 for over 40 minutes to speak to a call agent. Times of Malta was on hold for 30 minutes before getting through to the helpline. Once through, the journalist was informed by the receiver that the long waiting time was because the agency has been dealing with a flood of calls related to queries about the government cheques. Читать дальше...

Will Labour introduce abortion? In its manifesto, Labour states it will launch an action plan with clear objectives, measures and deadlines on “sexual and reproductive health and rights”. The European Union, the World Health Organisation and the United Nations use this term to include access to abortion. Robert Abela has stated in the past that he is absolutely opposed to abortion but the manifesto seems to contradict this. Has he changed his mind or does sexual and reproductive health and rights, in a Maltese context, not include abortion? Читать дальше...

If you look for a section on LGBTQI issues in ADPD – The Green Party’s manifesto this year, you will not find one. This is because proposals that are connected to LGBTQI issues are streamlined across five areas: health; sexual and reproductive health and rights; migration; education; and equality and non-discrimination. As most people are aware, Malta has made leaps in terms of recognising LGBTQI rights in the past decade. From equal marriage to quick, accessible legal gender recognition for trans people... Читать дальше...

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Politicians need to conscientiously tackle the lingering challenge of our indigenous Maltese language. The language belongs exclusively to the Maltese people, collectively and individually, all with equal claim to its authorship. Yet, the act of parliament that created the National Council for the Maltese Language gives the council absolute authority – carte blanche – over our language. It can publish legal directives that affect it in The Malta Government Gazette. More specifically, section 2... Читать дальше...

Macrotech Developers Ltd recorded volume of 1.69 lakh shares by 10:51 IST on BSE, a 11.43 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 14760 shares

CHELSEA defender Antonio Rudiger is out of contract at Stamford Bridge this summer...

Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova has sharpened her tone towards the Bulgarian government, which could lead to her expulsion from the country. “The Bulgarian people do not support either the rhetoric or the actions of the Bulgarian government against Russia,” Mitrofanova...

The 25-year-old three-time grand slam winner cited fatigue and the completion of her goals were the reasons behind her decision to retire.

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of Taiwan early Wednesday rattled buildings and roused people from their sleep, leaving one injured and causing a half-constructed bridge in the...

"On his appointment as Director on the Board of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Upinder Singh Matharu, 58, has assumed charge as Director (Power) of the Public Sector Engineering and Manufacturing Enterprise,” a company statement said.

After the revision, petrol costs ₹97.01 per litre in the national capital

Born in 1910, Lohia was a freedom fighter and Gandhian before he became a pioneer for the political empowerment of underprivileged communities and worked to unite opposition parties against the then hegemony of the Congress.

World Meteorological Day brings into focus the work our meteorologistsdo in studying Earth's atmosphere.

Several Czech municipalities and regional authorities using Russian banks‘ services are in trouble as around €202 million is stuck in Russian banks because these regions did not withdraw their money on time. As Seznam Zprávy reported, around €100 million belonging to Czech...

A revival of 'The Music Man,' starring Jackman, is proving a hit with theatergoers, who are paying up to $697 a seat. ('Hamilton' is now a relative bargain --- with a $449 top ticket.)

Australia and the world has celebrated the career of tennis superstar Ash Barty, who on Wednesday announced her retirement. She will announce her next move at a press conference on Thursday.

Jayalalithaa death probe panel exposes OPS’ change of heart; Sasikala becomes ‘Chinnamma’ again

Jennifer Lopez had some major support on her big night! The 52-year-old entertainer was honored with the Icon Award at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Tuesday night (March 22) at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Jennifer Lopez While on stage accepting the honor, Jennifer dedicated the [...]

A South Australian family-run winery has struck gold at the 30th annual Mundus Vini Grand International Wine Awards in Germany.

Many ethnic Russians in Estonia who used to be loyal to Vladimir Putin are now questioning their allegiance following Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Estonia, which has a population of 1.3 million, is home to 322,700 ethnic Russians. Among them, about...

A U.S. judge on Tuesday ruled that China's ZTE Corp, a top telecommunications equipment maker, should be allowed to end its five-year probation from a 2017 guilty plea.

Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic grabs a fan's phone, casually tosses it into the stands, and stares the fan down

Germany is earmarking funds for a long-term ‘Marshall Plan’ to help rebuild Ukraine after the war ends, Finance Minister Christian Lindner announced on Tuesday during his presentation of the national budget for 2022. “Our solidarity with our European neighbour is...