Tiranë, 4 Nëntor 2011 NOA/ Fotot update – Më shumë se 13 vjet më parë, ai kreu një krim të rëndë, i mori jetën një burri. Dhe për t’i shpëtuar një ndjekjeje të mundshme policore, e fshehu kufomën në kodrat e Ardenicës. Por pavarësisht kësaj, fieraku 29 vjeçar Perikli Stavri Kule, tashmë 42 vjeç, ka përfunduar pas hekurave të qelive shqiptare, pasi u kap në Spanjë dhe u ekstradua në Shqipëri. Nga Zyra Qendrore Kombëtare Interpol Tirana, ditën e sotme, rreth orës 14:30, u krye ekstradimi nga Madridi, Spanjë, drejt vendit tonë, i shtetasit shqiptar të shpallur në kërkim ndërkombëtar, Perikli Stavri Kule, 42 vjeç, lindur në Fier. Gjykata e Rrethit Fier, me vendimin Nr. 154, datë 8 korrik 1999, e ka dënuar Perikli Kulen, me burgim të … [Read more...] about Kush është Perikli Kule, fieraku që fshehu kufomën në Ardenicë (FOTOT)
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Casa Antonia honours employees to mark its 15th anniversary first celebration
As part of its 15th anniversary, Casa Antonia Nursing and Residential Home held a visit by the Parliamentary Secretary for Persons with Disability and Active Aging Anthony Agius Decelis, during which 33 employees from various departments were honoured for their dedication and excellent service to residents. Accompanied by Casa Antonia's managing director Edward Vella and general manager Dr Sarah Cassar, Parliamentary Secretary Agius Decelis toured the retirement home and spoke with residents and staff. Six staff members were specially honoured for their 15 years of service, while the other awardees have dedicated more than 10 years of service. Each award winner received a swan-shaped glass trophy, symbolising Casa Antonia, and a weekend break for two persons at the Qawra Palace Hotel. "Today's staff awards is a testament to the success of our nursing and residential home. It gives me pleasure to present these awards to such loyal employees and thank you all here today for your great … [Read more...] about Casa Antonia honours employees to mark its 15th anniversary first celebration
Stark divide on embryo protection bill persists as Parliament continues with second reading
Parliament today continued with the second reading for the Embryo Protection Bill with several MPs having their say on the matter. The clear divide between the Government and opposition side continued to resonate with controversial matters of embryo adoption and surrogacy being discussed on either side. Nationalist MP Mario Galea pointed out that this bill could actually provide a window for abortion whilst Anthony Aguis Decelis emphasised that everyone had a choice and that the bill did not impose on anyone to do something they did not want to do. Mario DeMarco also discussed the issue of surplus embryos noting that although the bill does mention the possibility of embryo adoption the market was not so forthcoming. As a result he said "who will decide what happens to them" if they are not adopted? Several MPs also made reference to a document that was published a few days and tabled today during parliament by 100 academics from the University of Malta which concluded that the Embryo … [Read more...] about Stark divide on embryo protection bill persists as Parliament continues with second reading
Seminar discusses Gozo services available for persons with disability
The Minister for Gozo Justyne Caruana addressed the conference and gave an explanation of the “earnest work of the Ministry in aid of disabled people.” Dr Caruana said that over recent years, work in the field of disabilities has made huge progress, especially in Gozo, where a number of services have been introduced on the island. These measures include one recently implemented by the Ministry for Gozo, where the focus is on inclusion and involvement of these persons working within the Ministry. She also mentioned accessibility related projects – such as new pavements and the work on government buildings to make them more accessible; the project with PBS for the TV programme Ghawdex Illum to be subtitled; awareness campaigns and tool kits for students with autism; as well as financial assistance to several non-governmental organisations to carry out projects and new initiatives. “While it will continue to bring dignity and accountability to these persons, the … [Read more...] about Seminar discusses Gozo services available for persons with disability
Government launches incentive for elderly people to return social accommodation
A 20% incentive will be provided to those senior citizens who enter or are in government care homes and return their social accommodation back to the government. In a press conference held outside the St Vincent de Paul Residence, Parliamentary Secretary Roderick Galdes, explained that the scheme will be voluntary and will be available to those in government homes and those who occupy government owned beds in private accommodation. Galdes appealed to individuals to apply for the initiative, stressing the importance of social justice. “It is time for those homes you needed all those years ago are given to those who need it now,” he said. The scheme is inter-ministerial initiative and will involved three government entities, the Housing authority, the Department of social security and the Department for the elderly. Currently people pay 60% of their pensions to reside in government owned care homes, 80% should they require medical assistance. This will be reduced to 40% and … [Read more...] about Government launches incentive for elderly people to return social accommodation