THE MINISTRY FOR HOME AFFAIRS, SECURITY, REFORMS, AND EQUALITY
The Maltese Government notes the Reasoned Opinion from the European Commission concerning the acquisition of Maltese citizenship on the basis of investment. The granting of citizenship falls within the national competence of a Member State and it shoul…
THE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL PERMANENT SECRETARY New publication on the restoration of 12 organs in Malta and Gozo
The Social Causes Fund and Heritage Malta have launched a new publication entitled Celebrating Music: a selection of good causes. This book sheds light on the restoration of 12 organs in Maltese and Gozitan churches that have benefited from funds for s…
WHO: After March Surge, Global COVID-19 Cases Continue to Drop
The World Health Organization ((WHO)) says, following a surge of new cases in early March, the number of new worldwide COVID-19 cases and deaths has fallen for a second consecutive week.In its weekly update released late Tuesday, the WHO reports the nu…
Ed Sheeran Wins Copyright Case Over 2017 Hit ‘Shape of You’
Grammy Award-winning songwriter Ed Sheeran won a U.K. copyright battle over his 2017 hit “Shape of You” on Wednesday, then slammed what he described as a “culture” of baseless lawsuits intended to squeeze money out of artists eager to avoid the expense…
Briefing General Assembly, International Mechanism Head Calls Crimes Committed in Syria ‘Barbaric’, Urges Pursuing Accountability
The Head of the mechanism established to advance justice in Syria told the General Assembly today that the response to atrocities in the country’s crisis has been inadequate, noting that the mechanism’s relevance depends on addressing those crimes and …
Amazon Signs on Launch Partners for Space Internet
Amazon on Tuesday announced deals for scores of launches to deploy a “constellation” of satellites in low orbit around the Earth to provide internet service to people below.Amazon said that its contracts with Arianespace, Blue Origin and United Launch …