Tag: protest
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Protests rise amid growing uncertainty in Venezuela
The situation in Venezuela continues to surprise day after day. A society immersed in chaos and uncertainty is doing everything within its means to reclaim its country. While the Venezuelan people seek change in pursuit of a democratic, prosperous and safe Venezuela, the country’s problems continue to grow. Venezuelans continue to take to the streets…
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Women and LGBT groups protest for the decriminalisation of abortion
Several organisations, including the Malta LGBTIQ+ Rights Movement, protested outside the Auberge de Castille today, calling for the decriminalisation of abortion. The rally was organised by the Voice for Choice coalition under the theme “Hey Sis! Thinking of you”, with campaigners making emphasis on solidarity between women who may need an abortion when the State…
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Protest outside Planning Authority demands resignation of Johann Buttigieg
Environmental NGOs are not letting go of their calls for the resignation of Johann Buttigieg as Executive Chairman of the Planning Authority after both the Prime Minister and Johann Buttigieg himself shrugged off calls for his resignation. Earlier this week, Johann Buttigieg denied claims of corruption during an event at the Hard Rock Hotel, saying…
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WATCH: Protestors crash planning conference with Minister and PA Chairman
Moviment Graffitti and Friends of the Earth Malta crashed a conference featuring Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Employment Jonathan Attard and Planning Authority Executive Chairman Johann Buttigieg. The conference, titled Iċ-Ċittadin, l-Ambjent u l-Iżvilupp (The Citizen, the Environment and Development), was organised at the newly inaugurated Hard Rock Hotel. Protesters crashed the event while Minister…
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Protest for Daphne followed by wave of online misogyny
A wave of online misogyny and abuse has followed last Wednesday’s protest for Daphne Caruana Galizia in Valletta. Labour Party supporters, who have been thought to hate Daphne Caruana Galizia over the years, reacted to the news and imagery of the protests with online abuse and misogyny. Comments even included men telling women they wished…
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The Opposition Leader has changed his mind on protests
Opposition Leader Alex Borg seems to have made a transformative political journey from being a politician who dismissed protests as useless to being the one who organises them. He was also present yesterday at the protest for Daphne Caruana Galizia, along with Adrian Delia and other PN deputies. The Opposition Leader is evolving and maturing,…
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Maltese in London protest for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia
A group of Maltese protesters gathered outside Malta House in London this morning to demand justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia following the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech. The peaceful gathering was organised by Maltese expatriate Jenny Oakley, who called on Maltese people living abroad to make their voices heard in support of truth, justice, accountability and…
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Protest held in Manoel Island against illegal and private developments
Numerous NGOs including the Ramblers Association and Moviment Graffitti and citizens gathered at Manoel Island yesterday to protest the ongoing takeover of the island by private interests. The protest was prompted by the Planning Authority’s decision to sanction illegally built padel courts after the island was returned to public ownership. The government is now also…
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Marsaxlokk file official protest over controversial Floriana Title-Winning goal
Marsaxlokk F.C. have officially filed a protest with the Malta Football Association following their defeat to Floriana F.C. in Saturday’s Malta Premier League final. Floriana secured a dramatic 2-1 victory and claimed the league title thanks to a controversial stoppage-time goal that has since sparked major debate. The disputed goal, awarded in the 92nd minute…
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Women mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women with protest in Valletta
Yesterday in Valletta, Moviment Graffitti and women’s groups held a protest in front of the Law Courts building in Valletta to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Protestors held posters and photos of victims of female victims of male violence including Bernice Cassar, Chantelle Chetcuti and Sion Grech. Momentum, who…
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Environmental activists warn planning reforms will “destroy our country” during mass protest
Environmental activists and civil society representatives took to the streets on Monday evening, voicing strong opposition to the government’s proposed planning reforms. The protest, held outside Parliament during the national budget speech, drew hundreds of demonstrators demanding that the government withdraw the bills and consult the public before proceeding. Ingram Bondin from the Ramblers Association…
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Budget Day overshadowed by protests and party rebellion
While Parliament convenes for the Finance Minister’s budget speech, demonstrators camping outside parliament will be protesting against the government’s proposed planning reforms, described by NGOs as the most corrupt planning reforms in history. The protest movement against the government’s proposed planning reforms is significantly more numerous than protest movements in the recent past, with many…