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Snap up the new iPad with Vodafone’s Smartphone plans

In line with its efforts to provide customers with the newest mobile devices on the global market, Vodafone has announced that it has introduced the new iPad at all its stores across Malta and Gozo. Customers who subscribe to Vodafone’s Smartphone plans, or are up for renewal, can either choose one of the smartphones that [...]
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NGOs object to MEPA’s approval of ‘ Madliena Ridge’ project

Last Thursday Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar and Ramblers’ Association of Malta objected to MEPA’s approval of abusive works on a 24 house project on an ‘Area of High Landscape Value’ at the Victoria Lines, on the sides of the valley beneath Madliena. The NGOs said in a statement today that, “this project was granted in [...]
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MDA warns developers over breaches of code of ethics

The Malta Developers Association (MDA) said in a statement on Saturday morning that it had received a number of complaints from persons who bought apartments with the condition that the developer had to finish the common parts in an indicated time frame and subsequently this work was not carried out. “In some cases buyers completed [...]
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Proposed change to IPPC permit condition at Delimara

In a statement this afternoon MEPA said that, the IPPC permit approved by the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) Board on 5 December 2011, authorised the operation of the Delimara Power Station Extension (DPSE) using heavy fuel oil (HFO). “The permit conditions require Enemalta to carry out ambient air monitoring, and stipulate that this [...]
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AD ‘concerned’ with Malta’s track record on LGBT rights

On the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, Alternattiva Demokratika, the Green Party said that it is concerned with Malta’s track record regarding the recognition of the rights of the LGBT community. Angele Deguara, AD Spokesperson for Social Policy and Civil Rights, said, “It is very disappointing to note that despite the rhetoric, Malta still [...]
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FKNK calls for ‘disciplinary action’ against police over drone

The Federation for Hunting & Conservation – Malta (FKNK), has in a statement today called on the Police Commissioner to “immediately take the necessary disciplinary action against the Police Officers who joined the German based CABS members while they flew a drone that was not covered by permits.” FKNK said that “the German-based anti-hunting organisation [...]
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