President Myriam Spiteri Debono Returns from London Visit

Nov 8 2024

President Myriam Spiteri Debono has returned to Malta after a visit to London, where she observed the work of the Malta Community Chest Fund and other organizations that assist Maltese citizens requiring treatment in the UK. During the trip, the President was accompanied by officers from the Fund, who support patients from diagnosis through their treatment and return to Malta.

Maltese patients and their families met at Sutton to start the tour. President Spiteri Debono also visited the hospitals at Great Ormond Street and St. Bartholomew’s, where she spoke with staff members and hospital administration, including Mr. Kristian Aquilina, a specialist in neuro-oncology. New residences for Maltese patients are being built next to treatment facilities at the Puttinu Cares site, which the President also visited.

President Spiteri Debono also paid a visit to the Malta High Commission, where he met with High Commissioner Emanuel Mallia and personnel to talk about enhancing Malta-UK cultural and business links. The Malta Tourism Authority hosted a networking event to promote Malta’s history and culinary traditions as the journey came to an end.

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1st Effort To Restore Seagrass Meadows In Maltese Waters

Nov 8 2024

Taking to social media, marine biologist Alan Deidun shared underwater footage of the first time seagrass meadows in local waters are being attempted at restoration.

‘This is the result of a fruitful collaboration between the MEDSEA Foundation, the Oceanography Malta Research Group (OMRG) of the Department of the Geosciences of the University of Malta and the Environmental Resources Authority (ERA).’

‘Around 1500 Posidonia oceanica shoots sourced from local waters were used to replant a footprint of 100 metres squared of seabed.’

The site is being regularly monitored to assess the success of such a pilot study, Deidun explained.

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Video Source: Alessio Morrone via Alan Deidun

Malta Hosts Key Event for Prosecutors Across Europe

Nov 8 2024

Malta hosted the 18th European Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP), marking the first time the country has held this significant event. The conference, attended by prosecutors from across Europe and beyond, aimed to foster collaboration and share best practices in the pursuit of justice.

In his opening address, Minister for Justice and Construction Sector Reform Jonathan Attard welcomed delegates and highlighted the importance of the IAP as a platform for discussing the evolving challenges in the legal sector. He emphasized the value of exchanging ideas to improve the work of prosecutors and strengthen judicial integrity.

Minister Attard also outlined Malta’s advancements in prosecution, including the establishment of the State Attorney’s Office in 2019, which has streamlined legal proceedings and improved the handling of serious criminal cases. He noted that the number of prosecutors has increased from 18 in 2019 to 70 by September 2024. Ongoing reforms in the Justice sector, such as the creation of assigned magistrates and planned procedural improvements, were also highlighted.

Attard concluded by thanking participants for their dedication to justice and commended Attorney General Victoria Buttigieg for her contributions on the international stage.

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5 Youth From Germany Help Out At Local Animal Shelter

Nov 8 2024

The Association for Abandoned Animals took to social media to thank five interns from Germany who are currently helping out as interns at the shelter.

Chiara, Josefine, Finn, Johanna and Lia gave the sanctuary a big boost for some months daily.

From taking care of the lovely dogs to helping around with other important chores, the AAA issued a call for anyone interested in helping out at the sanctuary.

‘We truly need this daily help’, concluded AAA.

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