SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – After a one-year pandemic delay, the Tokyo Olympics will formally get under way Friday, with an opening ceremony that will be scaled back but still celebratory.The event will be held amid tens of thousands of empty seats in Tokyo’s…
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THE MINISTRY FOR AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES, FOOD AND ANIMAL RIGHTS Minister Anton Refalo and Belgian Minister David Clarinval visit BelOrta, a fruit and vegetables cooperative in Belgium
In the light of the European Agricultural Council held earlier this week, Maltese Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Animal Rights Anton Refalo, alongside Belgian Minister for Agriculture David Clarinval, visited fruit and vegetables coopera…
Read moreTHE MINISTRY FOR THE ECONOMY AND INDUSTRY: More than €16 million in vouchers have already been redeemed through 500,000 transactions
Minister Silvio Schembri gives a statistical update on the second €100 voucher scheme and reiterates that those eligible are extensively utilising their vouchers Since the scheme’s inception on 7th June 2021, more than €16 million in vouchers have been…
Read moreTHE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT: The President continues to listen to the citizens through their representatives at local government level
The President’s work continues to be brought closer to the citizens and residents, as this time President of Malta George Vella listened to the experiences of the mayors of the local councils forming part of the Regjun Centru. The President explained …
Read moreTHE MINISTRY FOR TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPITAL PROJECTS Work is underway on three areas of the Malta National Park
Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg visited the Malta National Park where work is currently underway on three areas of this environmental project with an investment of €20 million. “It is good to remember our point of d…
Read moreTHE MINISTRY FOR TOURISM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION AND THE MINISTRY FOR ENERGY, ENTERPRISE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT €4million Beng?ajsa Family Park project launched
Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Miriam Dalli and Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Clayton Bartolo announced a €4 million investment to develop a new family park in Birzebbuga. The Benghajsa Family Park will cover…
Read moreSuspect in 2020 High-profile Twitter Hack Arrested in Spain
A person allegedly involved in a high-profile Twitter hack in July 2020 has been arrested.The U.S. Justice Department said British citizen Joseph O’Connor, 22, was arrested Wednesday in Spain. He faces conspiracy and computer intrusion charges.O’Connor…
Read moreTHE MINISTER WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND THE MINISTRY FOR JUSTICE AND GOVERNANCE Raising awareness and strengthening data protection skills with European funds
SEM assists 19 government entities through 17 submitted applications for European funds, with 17 projects selectedWith the assistance of Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta, the Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC), which is responsib…
Read moreReport: China Considering Foreign Booster Shot to Improve Efficacy of Its Vaccines
China is reportedly considering using a foreign vaccine as a booster shot for people who have been fully inoculated with Chinese vaccines such as Sinovac and Sinopharm. According to Caixin, a respected Chinese financial magazine, drug regulators in Chi…
Read moreCanada to Reopen Border with US to Fully Vaccinated Travelers
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Canadian officials announced that fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents can enter Canada for what is being called “discretionary travel” beginning August 9. Those wanting to cross the 8,891-kilometer b…
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