The General Affairs Council of the EU was held today in Luxembourg and was attended by Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi. The meeting was convened to finalise the preparations for the European Council meeting scheduled …
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THE MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND PLANNING AND THE MINISTRY FOR ENERGY, ENTERPRISE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Businesses can benefit from up to €20,000 to reduce the use of plastic
A new scheme by Malta Enterprise will allow businesses to benefit from up to €20,000 to reduce the use of plastic Malta Enterprise has launched a scheme to support retail shops and businesses who want to reduce single-use-plastics in their operations b…
Read moreUS Food Banks Fear Rising Prices Will Affect Mission to Feed Needy
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – A food pantry in Fairfax, Virginia, serves as a lifeline for Mandy Recinos in her constant struggle to feed her three children. “They help me fill some of the holes in my food budget by giving me meat and produce I can’t afford…
Read moreUS to Miss July 4 COVID Vaccination Goal of 70%
WASHINGTON – The United States will miss President Joe Biden’s goal of having 70% of U.S. adults partially or fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the July 4 Independence Day holiday, but the White House says it expects to hit that mark “in a fe…
Read moreTHE MINISTRY FOR EDUCATION AND THE MINISTRY FOR RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND THE CO-ORDINATION OF POST COVID-19 STRATEGY A Masters course in STEM Education and Engagement is being launched after an agreement between MCST and IfE
In response to the growing demand of educational institutions, entities and business organizations for people to communicate and engage with audiences in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, the Malta Council for Science and T…
Read moreTaiwan Welcomes More COVID Vaccine Doses From US
Taiwan has welcomed the arrival of about 2.5 million doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine from the United States, a gesture that was met angrily by China.The doses, which landed at the Taoyuan International Airport outside of the capital Taipei Sunday a…
Read moreIndia Hits New Daily Vaccination Record
After a deadly second wave spurred changes in India’s vaccine policy, the country announced it had given 7.5 million coronavirus vaccine doses Monday – a new single day record for inoculations.The previous high mark was 4.5 million on April 5, which wa…
Read moreUNHCR Touts Higher Refugee Resettlements, Eventually
U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi says he looks forward to boosting global refugee resettlements after sharp declines caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and drastic cuts to resettlements in the United States under the former Trump adminis…
Read moreUS Sending 2.5 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to Taiwan
The United States says it is sending 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan, substantially increasing its initial promise of 750,000 shots.Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said the increased doses from the U.S. are a “moving gesture of friendship.” …
Read moreUganda Imposes 42-Day COVID-19 Lockdown
KAMPALA, UGANDA – Uganda has reimposed a 42-day lockdown as coronavirus infections surge in the East African country. President Yoweri Museveni said in his Friday night address that he was tired of receiving calls about deaths, but critics say he prese…
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