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Dragons' Den venture capitalist is stripped of MBE after being held in contempt of court over unpaid £200,000 legal bill
Daily Mail
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August 2, 2025
Former Dragons' Den star Julie Meyer has been stripped of her MBE three years after she was scolded by a British judge for being 'selfish' after refusing to turn up to court or pay her lawyers, it has been revealed. The venture capitalist, 58, was...
USTOA launches Global Kitchen, a video series that explores culture through cuisine
Travel Daily News
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July 24, 2025
NEW YORK – The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) launched its “USTOA’s Global Kitchen,” a cultural exploration of destinations around the globe through a culinary lens. Anchored by an episodic video series and digital cookbook, the...
Malta Limits Historic Marijuana Legalization Law, Sending Threat Letters To Consumers Over ‘Nuisance’ Odors
Marijuana Moment
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July 20, 2025
“We’re back to punishing plants and people instead of fixing the real problems, which are housing density, social stigma and lack of safe venues.” By Felipe Neis Araujo, Filter In late 2021, Malta became the first European country to legalize...
Activist ship Handala sails from Italy to Gaza
Shafaq News
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2025-07-20T10:48:49+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Rome On Sunday, the international activist ship Handala set sail from the Italian port of Gallipoli en route to the Gaza Strip, in a symbolic attempt to break the Israeli...
New Maltese Road Code announced by Transport Ministry
The Malta Independent
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The new Malta Road Code has been officially launched by the Minister for Transport, the Ministry for Transport stated on Thursday, as it described the new code as a “comprehensive and updated document that reflects the modern realities of mobility...
The Maltese language
Meer
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July 24, 2025
The Maltese language, or Il-Lingwa Maltija, is a singular linguistic marvel: the only Semitic language in the European Union and the only one written in the Latin alphabet. With roots in Arabic and influences from Italian, Sicilian, and English,...
Malta’s beaches under scrutiny amid repeated closures over contamination
The Malta Independent
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Despite repeated assurances from the government that Malta's beaches are safe and well-maintained, several popular swimming spots have been temporarily closed this summer due to contamination concerns. The closures - some occurring just days...
Maltese man trapped in Syria pleads for urgent help
Times of Malta
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July 20, 2025
A Maltese-Syrian businessman who is currently trapped in Syria has pleaded for medical assistance and humanitarian aid from the international community to help his family and fellow villagers. H, who cannot be named for security reasons, travelled...
Traveling through Europe as an LGBTQIA+ person
Deutsche Welle
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Rights for LGBTQAI+ people vary greatly around the world: What is punishable by death in some countries is regularly celebrated at colorful Pride events elsewhere. Even within Europe, both the legal situation and the social acceptance of the queer...
Frontex chases human rights activists for thousands of euros in court costs
Statewatch
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Dear Mr. Leijtens, Frontex is once again obstructing democratic scrutiny. Your agency is demanding that we — a civil society organisation — pay €11,093.32 in court costs, for a legal case that arose because Frontex refused to release documents...
Traveling Through Europe as an LGBTQAI+ Person
Latestly
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July 24, 2025
Europe is known as a continent of diversity. For LGBTQAI+ people, there are nevertheless a few things to bear in mind when traveling.Rights for LGBTQAI+ people vary greatly around the world: What is punishable by death in some countries is...
Traveling through Europe: What LGBTQAI+ people should be aware of
Deutsche Welle
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July 24, 2025
Rights for LGBTQAI+ people vary greatly around the world: What is punishable by death in some countries is regularly celebrated at colorful Pride events elsewhere. Even within Europe, both the legal situation and the social acceptance of the queer...
Malta’s birth rate remains lowest in Europe, despite population increase, report
Times of Malta
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July 19, 2025
Malta has maintained the trend of having the lowest birth rate in Europe, according to an EU report compiling various statistics from various fields. Key Figures on Europe is an annual publication by Eurostat, the EU's statistics office, that...
Malta participates in EU-wide product testing
Times of Malta
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July 20, 2025
A CE-marked product indicates that it has undergone the necessary assessment and meets relevant EU requirements. The CE mark is more than just a symbol – it signifies that the manufacturer has carried out a conformity assessment, sometimes...
The Phoenicia Malta adds new global milestone with TravellerMade partnership
The Malta Independent
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The Phoenicia Malta has added another accolade to its name as it becomes the latest hotel to be welcomed into the TravellerMade collection - the exclusive global community of luxury travel designers and hospitality partners. From its home on the...
Kamla commits to reparations plan
Trinidad Express
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Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has unveiled an action plan aimed at deepening cultural recognition, economic empowerment, and reparatory justice for the descendants of enslaved Africans. Delivering the feature address at the well-attended...
INTERVIEW: ‘No matter what Israel does to us, we keep going’: Activist on Gaza-bound Handala ship
Yeni Safak
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Under the scorching Mediterranean sun, a small vessel named Handala cuts through the blue waters with a mission far beyond its modest size. Packed with baby formula, medicine, and toys, the ship is sailing toward Gaza not only to deliver...
Bastille Day 2025 at the Residence of France
The Malta Independent
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The Embassy of France in Malta organised this year's French National Day ceremony at the Résidence of France on Tuesday 15 July. It was attended by the President of the Republic of Malta, H. E. Mrs Myriam Spiteri Debono, and the Minister for...
Mary Robinson's remarkable career and family life with three children and husband Nick
RSVP Live
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July 23, 2025
Mary Robinson has long been recalled as one of Ireland's most influential women, beginning her long career in activism and politics in her youth. From serving as President of Ireland and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, to...
Malta Pride 2025: Celebrating inclusivity in Europe’s top LGBTQ+ destination
Travel Daily News
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July 10, 2025
Malta Pride 2025 returns September 6–15, celebrating inclusivity in Europe’s top LGBTQ+ destination with parades, advocacy, and a decade-long equality legacy. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – Malta Pride, a big celebration of expression, love, and...