Parents can go through IVF for free even if they have another child

May 27 2022

New amendments to the IVF law in Malta will now allow parents to go through the IVF process for free even if they have another child.

This was revealed by Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne alongside Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms and Equality Rebecca Buttigieg.

Fearne spoke about the publication of the amended law which is set to be issued in the coming days. He explained how persons related through marriage will now be allowed to make gamete donations, something which was not allowed in the prior law.

The health minister highlighted an increase in the number of cycles for women to access IVF free of charge. He revealed that parents who undergo three cycles and could not have children will be given the opportunity for another cycle for free.

With the age limit going up to 45-years of age, persons who have embryos stored abroad can have them brought over and undergo IVF in Malta. Several advances in science and technology have welcomed 418 babies through the process, said Fearne.

On her part, Buttigieg said that the changes to the law are being made because the government wants to reduce the pain of parents as much as possible and give everyone an opportunity at child rearing.

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Two youth arrested after police find drugs in their car

May 27 2022

Two young men aged 18 and 21 respectively were arrested on Wednesday evening after police found cannabis in their car.

The police confirmed that community officials were doing rounds in Buskett when the two men were noted in a BMW at around 11pm. Suspicions were raised and the police asked the men to step out of the car for a search.

Qormi district police continued the investigations, as further searchers led to the discovery of more drugs. a magisterial inquiry has been opened, with the two men taken to the Floriana police lock-up for more investigation.

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Two youth arrested after police find drugs in their car

May 27 2022

Two young men aged 18 and 21 respectively were arrested on Wednesday evening after police found cannabis in their car.

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Ellen DeGeneres ends talk show after 19 seasons

May 27 2022

Internationally acclaimed talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has walked away from her popular show following a whopping 19 seasons.

With the final guest list including the likes of stars Billie Eilish, Pink and Jennifer Anniston, DeGeneres received one last standing ovation as she welled up with tears.

The host has had a very successful run, bringing in some of the world’s most famous people as guests. Back in February of 2021, the first and only Maltese man had the chance to be interviewed visually on the show.

Ryan Calleja was one of three contestants to feature in the show’s segment Audience Olympics. Calleja hit it off well with Ellen, but did not fare very well in the game, finishing in last place.

Some controversy has surrounded the talk show host in recent years in regards to allegations of her having a very toxic workplace. Despite this, Degeneres received a warm farewell by fans as she busted some final dance moves to mark the end of an era.

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