October 26, 2022
THE MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND ENTERPRISE MALTA, ĊERTEZZA U STABBILTÀ: €1 billion energy support for families and businesses
“The Government is allocating 10% of its 2023 Budget to ensure stable energy bills and fuel prices because we do not want families and businesses to relive the economic hardships of the 2008 energy price hikes.” This was stated by the Minister for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise Miriam Dalli, whilst explaining the Government’s Budget 2023 energy initiatives during a visit to L-Andrijiet, in the limits of Rabat, whereby a major project was completed to improve the quality of water, wastewater and electricity services for 120 families in this area. The Minister explained that for this year and
THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER Speaker of the House receives a courtesy visit from Sicilian Member of Parliament Emanuele Depasquale
Earlier this afternoon, Speaker Anġlu Farrugia received a courtesy call from Emanuele Depasquale, Member of the Sicilian Parliament. Emanuele Depasquale has served as Vice President of the Special Commission for monitoring the implementation of laws, and served as Member of the Commission on the inquiry and supervision of the phenomenon of mafia and corruption in Sicily. Both Speaker Farrugia and Emanuele Depasquale discussed topics of mutual interest, in particular the relations between both parliaments. Source: Office of the Prime Minister
Driver Convicted in Deadly Wisconsin Parade Incident
A jury in Wisconsin Wednesday convicted a man of deliberately driving his sport utility vehicle through a Christmas parade in a Milwaukee suburb, killing six people and injuring more than 60 last November. The Waukesha County jury found 40-year-old Darrell Brooks — who defended himself — guilty on six counts of intentional homicide, each of which carries a mandatory life sentence, as well as more than 60 other charges. The conviction marks the end of nearly-year-long legal process that saw Brooks change his plea from not guilty by reason of insanity, dismiss his court-appointed legal team days before the trial
Germany to Become One of Europe’s First Countries to Legalize Cannabis
Germany on Wednesday unveiled plans to legalize cannabis, potentially making it one of the first countries in Europe to make marijuana legal. Presenting his plans to the cabinet of Chancellor Olaf Scholz, German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said the proposal aims to achieve “the most liberal cannabis liberalization in Europe, and, on the other hand … the most tightly regulated market.” Germany’s federal Cabinet reportedly approved the plan, kicking off a lengthy process to legalize growth, cultivation and distribution of the plant. German laws must comply with European legislation, and under the proposal, the government would regulate cannabis production, sale,