PL MEP Calls Out EU Parliament’s ‘Blind Eye’ To Gaza

PL MEP Calls Out EU Parliament’s ‘Blind Eye’ To Gaza
Apr 3 2025 Share

Maltese PL MEP Daniel Attard called out the European Parliament ‘turning of a blind eye’ to the genocide in Gaza.

He said that the Parliament rightly condemned the deportation of 40 refugees by Thailand, but has not done the same with the genocide in Gaza.

 

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MEP Attard highlighted how over 20,000 children have been killed in Gaza – the equivalent to how many children we have in Malta.

‘Let’s call a spade a spade’ he said, saying that despite not being World War II, the atrocities committed have returned.

He said that it is not anti-semitic to call out war crimes in 2025 and that indifference to this ongoing carnage is complicity.

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Triq Girolamo Cassar In Valletta With Over 100 Fines In 2024’s First 3 Months

Apr 3 2025 Share
In a parliamentary session, PN MP Jerome Caruana Cilia asked Minister for Transport, Infrastructure, and Public Works, Chris Bonnett, to reveal the ten roads in Malta with the most fines issued during the first three months of 2024.
Triq Girolamo Cassar in Valletta racked the highest amount at 102 contraventions, followed by Paola’s Telgħa ta’ Ras Ħanżir at 100.
The road with the lowest amount (in this group) was Triq il-Buqana in Rabat, with 43 contraventions.
It was followed by Triq Elija Żammit in St Julian’s at 46 contraventions.
In total, 703 fines were issued in the first quarter of 2024.

Government Introduces IVF Support And Extended Paternity Leave For Self-Employed Parents

Apr 3 2025 Share

Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue, Andy Ellul, described these two measures as a well-deserved boost for self-employed workers.

The first measure supports prospective parents who are self-employed and undergoing IVF treatment. The second measure involves extending paternity leave for self-employed individuals, allowing them to take more time off to support their families during significant life events.

As stated in the Budget, the Government will provide 100 hours of paid leave for each IVF treatment cycle to self-employed individuals. The prospective mother will be entitled to 60 hours of leave, while the partner or spouse will receive an additional 40 hours.

Minister for Social Policy and Children’s Rights, Michael Falzon, emphasized that the Government will continue to invest in regular therapy sessions and long-term psychological and academic support for families. “IVF is not just a medical procedure – it’s an emotional and social experience,” said Minister Falzon.

The application process for the IVF measure will begin by the end of this week, and the extension of paternity leave for self-employed workers will also be implemented soon.

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Pope Francis Visited Malta Three Years Ago

Pope Francis Visited Malta Three Years Ago
Apr 3 2025 Share

Pope Francis visited Malta three years ago, on the 2nd and 3rd of April 2022.

The visit took place just six days after that year’s general election, and saw hundreds of Christians convene to hear Mass and see the Church leader.

‘During his apostolic visit, he visited the President’s Palace in Valletta, the Shrine of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu in Gozo, St Paul’s Grotto in Rabat, the Floriana Granaries to celebrate Sunday Mass, and the Peace Lab in Ħal Far’ (Archdiocese of Malta).

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