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newsbook.com.mt > en > university-deficit-betrays-policy-failures-not-just-financial-ones

University deficit hints at policy failures, not just financial ones

3+ hour, 44+ min ago  (896+ words) Academic calls for transparency, including clarifying how much "free" tuition actually costs Recent revelations that the University of Malta reported an "11.18 million deficit in 2023 do not just tell a simple tale of financial woes, but raise questions about the opaque…...

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newsbook.com.mt > en > eu-abortion-funding-proposal-threatens-maltas-sovereignty-campaigners-warn

EU abortion funding proposal threatens Malta's sovereignty, campaigners warn

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (209+ words) Opponents of a proposed EU funding mechanism for cross-border abortion access have warned that the plan would undermine Malta's sovereignty and force European taxpayers to finance procedures illegal in their home countries. "This would be the first time the EU…...

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newsbook.com.mt > en > boat-owners-trump-general-public-as-government-saves-irregular-berths-outside-aum

Boat owners trump general public as government saves irregular berths outside AUM

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (605+ words) The _cf_bm cookie is used by OneSignal to facilitate the delivery of web push notifications on this website. AUM folds after insisting site should be enjoyed by all; Momentum calls for transparency The narrow interests of a few dozen boat owners…...

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newsbook.com.mt > en > 35-new-vehicles-added-daily-despite-congestion-crisis

35 new vehicles added daily despite congestion crisis

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (442+ words) Latest NSO figures reveal relentless growth in car ownership, with petrol and diesel still dominating despite electric vehicle gains Malta's vehicle fleet reached 457,403 by the end of December 2025, with an average of 35 new motors added to the nation's roads every…...

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newsbook.com.mt > en > attwalita-are-parents-spending-enough-time-with-their-children

Attwalità: Children require substantial amounts of time with their parents

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (775+ words) Children require not only meaningful interactions but also substantial amounts of time with their parents, psychologist Matthew Bartolo has warned, arguing that early emotional development depends heavily on sustained parental presence. Speaking during the programme Attwalit, presented by Newsbook Malta…...

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newsbook.com.mt > en > baby-formula-alert-clarified-as-authorities-revise-product-list

Baby formula alert clarified as authorities revise product list

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (247+ words) Parents told to check "best before" dates after formula warning update Health authorities have issued a correction and clarification to a weekend warning over specific batches of baby formula, refining the list of products that should not be consumed due…...

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newsbook.com.mt > en > childcare-providers-warn-of-instability-over-delayed-government-deal

Childcare providers warn of instability over delayed government deal

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (284+ words) The association representing the majority of Malta's private childcare centres has issued a stark warning over delayed negotiations for a new government service agreement, saying the lack of a deal threatens the sustainability of the vital sector. The Childcare Centre…...

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newsbook.com.mt > en > academics-warn-ruling-undermines-role-of-learning-support-educators

Academics warn ruling undermines role of learning support educators

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (333+ words) Academics from the Department of Inclusion and Access to Learning at the University of Malta have expressed serious concern over a recent ruling by Education Commissioner Vincent De Gaetano regarding the seniority ranking system for Learning Support Educators (LSEs). LSEs…...

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newsbook.com.mt > en > momentum-warns-of-repeating-mcast-saga-as-university-dispute-simmers

Momentum warns of 'repeating MCAST saga' as university dispute simmers

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (294+ words) Momentum warned that the protracted industrial dispute at the University of Malta is at risk of mirroring the years-long, disruptive saga experienced at MCAST, calling for immediate government action. In a statement, Momentum leader Arnold Cassola highlighted the "same worrying…...

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newsbook.com.mt > en > blossom-project-expands-permanent-counselling-to-four-new-primary-schools

Blossom project expands permanent counselling to four new primary schools

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (305+ words) The Blossom Project, an initiative dedicated to student mental wellbeing, has announced a significant expansion of its permanent in-school counselling services to four new primary schools. The extension means the project, run by The Malta Trust Foundation, will now offer…...