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Political parties which get at least 5% of votes to get at least one seat in Parliament, PN proposes

Political parties which get at least 5% of votes to get at least one seat in Parliament, PN proposes
Feb 24 2022 Share

During its extraordinary general council meeting this evening, the Nationalist Party has unveiled its latest proposal which states that political parties which get 5% or more of all votes will get at least one seat in Malta’s parliament.

Malta’s current electoral rules dictate that candidates are elected if they receive a certain amount of votes within their district. This change in the electoral system will benefit smaller parties who, in the past, have managed to ensure at least 5 per cent of votes but failed to get enough district votes to secure a seat in parliament.

In their electoral manifesto, the PN also proposed a number of other changes which include a pledge to add 50,000 square metres of Outside Development Zone (ODZ) per year, highlighting their stand against the ‘exaggerated’ development in Malta.

What do you make of these proposals?

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Russian forces capture Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine

Russian forces capture Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine
Feb 24 2022 Share

Various sources and Ukrainian officials have corroborated that Russian forces have taken control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

After national forces heavily defended the plant, Russian troops managed to take control despite Ukrainian’s best efforts. Ukranian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak stated that it is “impossible to say the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is safe after a totally pointless attack by the Russians,” going on to highlight that this is one of the most serious threats in Europe today.

Ukraine Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that the Chernobyl area near Kyiv is now under control of Russian troops.

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LIVE: PN councillors to approve electoral manifesto during extraordinary general council meeting

LIVE: PN councillors to approve electoral manifesto during extraordinary general council meeting
Feb 24 2022 Share

In this evening’s general council meeting, Nationalist Party general council president and Gudja councillor Mark Anthony Sammut presented the party’s electoral manifesto.

During his presentation, Sammut talked of shortcomings conducted by a Labour government, going on to mention the 250 billboards across Malta and Gozo, “some of which from our pockets”, he said. The general council president reiterated the PN’s proposal for an investment into new industries such as the metaverse and 3D printing, highlighting that “this is the country’s last chance to change course.”

The extraordinary general council meeting is being held this evening to approve the National Party’s electoral manifesto ahead of the March 26 general election.

PN leader Bernard Grech will be addressing the people towards the end of general meeting.

Watch the event here:

Did you get a chance to see the manifesto?

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Firefight at Chernobyl as Russia tries to seize nuclear plant

Firefight at Chernobyl as Russia tries to seize nuclear plant
Feb 24 2022 Share

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Kyiv’s forces were fighting invading Russian troops for control of the Chernobyl plant – a site of one of the world’s worst nuclear disasters.

Writing to Twitter, Zelensky said that Russian occupying forces are attempting to take over the nuclear plant, with soldiers giving their lives so that the tragedy of 1986 does not happen again. ‘This is a declaration of war on all of Europe.’

Russia said that the military had destroyed more than 70 military targets, including 11 airfields in Ukraine. Destroyed facilities include 11 airfields, three command posts and 18 radar stations. 

With a Ukrainian military helicopter and four drones shot down, defence military spokesperson Igor Konashenkov said that separatist forces continued an offensive backed by air support of Russian forces. 

An other battle is occurring for the control of an airbase on the northern outskirts of Kyiv as dozens of attack helicopters swooped on the area. 

Over 40 Ukrainian and 50 Russian soldiers have reportedly died. 18 civilians in Ukraine’s Odessa were reportedly killed in a missile attack. This is a developing story.

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