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Israel Boards and Seizes Activist Vessel in International Waters
The Maritime Executive
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On Saturday night, the Israeli military intercepted and boarded an activist aid ship in international waters, preventing it from approaching Gaza with a cargo of food. The British-flagged vessel Handala (AIS reporting name Navarn) got under way...
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Ship of Activists and Aid
Pioneer Press - Minnesota
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July 27, 2025
The Israeli navy intercepted a ship aiming to bring aid to the Gaza Strip this weekend, Israeli officials and pro-Palestinian activists said, in at least the third case this year in which a vessel has been stopped while challenging Israel’s naval...
WATCH | Too rich for social housing, too poor for an apartment? This new scheme is for you
Malta Today
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A new housing scheme is hoping to target the new middle class that is being priced out of the property market. Nicole Meilak sits down with Jake Azzopardi from the Foundation for Affordable Housing to understand what will happen A newly set-up...
Parents, grandparents, share their concerns on social media during public discussion
The Malta Independent
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Parliamentary Secretary for Equality and Reforms Rebecca Buttigieg addressed the second public discussion on social media and its effects on society, held with parents and grandparents, two groups facing different but related challenges tied to...
More than vision, Malta’s maritime strategy needs collective action
Times of Malta
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July 27, 2025
Malta’s maritime sector faces a defining moment. Pressures from EU green regulations, the global push for cleaner fuels, accelerating technological disruption, geo-political tensions, and intensifying regional competition are reshaping the...
Final volume in David Fabri’s trilogy on Maltese regulation published
Times of Malta
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July 27, 2025
David Fabri has published Studies in Maltese Regulation: Consumer Protection, the final instalment in his authoritative trilogy on Maltese regulation, following the first two publications dealing with Financial Services Law (2022) and The Law of...
Phoenicia Malta adds global milestone with TravellerMade partnership
Times of Malta
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July 27, 2025
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...
Israel intercepts Gaza aid ship, detains 21 activists and seizes humanitarian cargo
Saudi Gazette
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July 27, 2025
TEL AVIV — The Israeli military has intercepted a Gaza-bound aid ship attempting to break the blockade on the Palestinian territory, detaining 21 international activists and journalists and seizing all humanitarian cargo, including baby formula,...
PwC Malta releases its CEO Confidence Tracker and Economic Outlook results
Times of Malta
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July 27, 2025
PwC Malta has published two new editions of its flagship barometers this month: the first CEO Confidence Tracker for 2025 and the second instalment of the Economic Outlook for the year. These publications offer decision-makers timely analysis of...
Gaza flotilla seized by IDF towed to Ashdod, activists taken into custody upon entry
The Times of Israel
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July 27, 2025
Israeli forces brought Handala, the latest aid flotilla to attempt to breach the IDF blockade of the Gaza Strip, into the port of Ashdod on Sunday, after seizing the vessel in international waters and detaining the crew. Activists from the Freedom...
Sovereign Military Order of Malta donates hospital beds
Informante
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July 27, 2025
Date: July 27, 2025 Staff Reporter THE Embassy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (SMOM) to Namibia earlier this month donated over 80 hospital beds to the Ministry of Health and Social Services. The official handover ceremony takes place in...
March in Valletta to demand Maltese Government action against Israel’s starvation of Palestinians
The Malta Independent
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A march will be held on Tuesday 29th July at 6:30pm, from the Triton Fountain in Valletta to Castille Square, to demand meaningful action by the Maltese Government against Israel's mass starvation of Palestinians in Gaza, Moviment Graffitti said...
Protest to call on Maltese Government to act against the Gaza famine
Malta Today
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A coalition of civil society groups has announced a protest that urges the Maltese Government to take clear and urgent action against the mass starvation of Palestinians in Gaza. “We will be marching with empty pots as a symbol of the famine in...
Israeli Navy Seizes Gaza-Bound Activist boat Handala, Detains 21
Asianet Newsable
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July 27, 2025
The Handala, organized by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, had departed from Syracuse, Italy, on July 13, aiming to deliver humanitarian aid and symbolically challenge Israel's blockade on Gaza. Israeli naval forces intercepted the vessel Handala...
‘Just one of many midwives – I just happen to be a man,’ Malta’s first male midwife on his journey
The Malta Independent
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Nathan Zahra Piscopo has made Malta's history by becoming the first man in Malta to graduate in the midwifery course, also becoming the country's first male midwife, in a field traditionally dominated by women. He describes himself, however, as...
Israel Intercepts Freedom Flotilla Aid Ship, Detains 21 Activists
Tempo.co
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July 27, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Israeli military forces raided the Handala ship en route to Gaza on Saturday, July 27, 2025. The attack took place in international waters, approximately 40 nautical miles from the coast of Gaza. The ship is part of the...
Planning Reform: Anti-democratic Bills violate Malta’s Constitution – FAA
Gozo News
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July 26, 2025
Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar (FAA) has called on the Prime Minister and Members of Parliament to take a firm stand and vote against the attempt by “moneyed interests to completely hijack Malta’s planning process through Bills No. 133 and 134.” The...
Immigration board red flag raised in 2024 by human rights court
Malta Today
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Every year, the fate of thousands of migrant workers depends on the Immigration Appeals Board as they contest work permit terminations. MaltaToday has recently shone a light on the situation of migrant workers, who end up in a state of limbo while...
IOF boards Handala ship, activists vow 'not to sit by'
Al Mayadeen
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July 26, 2025
Activists aboard the Handala, a Gaza-bound aid vessel, say they are prepared for interception by Israeli forces, fully aware of the risks but determined to make a powerful humanitarian and symbolic statement. The Israeli Navy has intercepted a...
IDF takes over pro-Palestinian activist boat attempting to break Gaza blockade
The Times of Israel
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July 27, 2025
Israeli forces took over a boat that was attempting to break Israel’s maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip on Saturday night, and towed it toward the Ashdod Port. The boat, Handala, had been carrying pro-Palestinian activists and small amounts of...