VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A medical doctor facing charges over the possession of child sexual abuse material has been suspended from all duties in the health sector following a joint investigation by Maltese and Italian authorities.

The medic, whose role placed him in direct contact with patients of all ages, was identified during an international probe. Health authorities acted immediately to safeguard patients after police informed them of the case.

During a search, police found child sexual abuse material on the doctor’s computer, leading to the seizure of electronic devices for further examination. Investigators confirmed the case formed part of a coordinated operation between Malta and Italy.

Under Maltese law, the possession, production, distribution or access to child sexual abuse images is a serious criminal offence regulated by the Criminal Code. Recent legal updates clarify that accessing such material digitally is equivalent to physical possession.

Those found guilty face prison terms of up to five years, with harsher penalties possible where aggravating factors apply, including abuse of a position of trust or authority.

The doctor is expected to be arraigned in court in the coming weeks.

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RABAT (MOROCCO) (ITALPRESS) – The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, in partnership with Tamwilcom, officially launched the “Startup Venture Building” (VB) program in Rabat, a new program dedicated to supporting and financing innovative Moroccan startups. Part of the New Development Model and at the heart of the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, the initiative aims to strengthen the national startup ecosystem through integrated support, from ideation to growth, with the goal of supporting over 800 young businesses in three years. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni emphasized that the program represents a new milestone in Morocco’s ambition to establish itself as a regional hub for digital innovation, creating the conditions for transforming high-potential ideas into competitive businesses. For his part, Tamwilcom’s General Manager, Said Jabrani, highlighted the operational and innovative nature of the program, which combines structured support and targeted funding, including a monthly “living grant” to ensure project participants’ stability.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – On March 27, 2026, World Cup champions Argentina and Copa America holders Argentina and European champions Spain will face off in Doha, Qatar, in the Finalissima.

It will be the fourth edition of a trophy that pits the national teams that triumph in the top competitions for CONMEBOL and UEFA selections. The first was held in 1985 in Paris, with France beating Uruguay 2-0; The second was in 1993 in Mar del Plata, when Argentina prevailed on penalties over Denmark. The third was in 2022 in London, when the trophy was lifted again by the Albiceleste after a 3-0 victory over Italy, led by then-coach Roberto Mancini.

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RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) (ITALPRESS) – Davide Ancelotti is no longer the coach of Botafogo. The Brazilian club has announced that the Italian coach, son of Brazilian Seleção coach Carlo, will not continue to lead the team. “Botafogo announces that Davide Ancelotti is no longer the head coach of the first team. Physical trainer Luca Guerra and assistants Luis Tevenet and Andrew Mangan are also leaving. The decision was made after meetings this Wednesday (17). The Club thanks Ancelotti for his professionalism and commitment during the period he led the team and was part of the Botafogo family. Botafogo wishes him success in future challenges”.

According to the Brazilian press, the Italian coach has decided not to continue his contract due to disagreements with the management, particularly, according to O Globo, over the club’s decision to fire athletic trainer Luca Guerra. Ancelotti Jr. would have continued his contract only with the confirmation of the entire coaching staff.

According to the Spanish press, to explain the split between Botafogo and Davide Ancelotti, we also need to follow the…Real Madrid lead. The newspaper “Sport” website, based on what was reported during the broadcast “El Partidazo de Cope,” reports that Carlo’s son is also among the possible candidates for the “blancos” bench in the event of Xabi Alonso’s dismissal.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A branch of the World Health Organization is using Malta’s cancer survivorship services as a model for other European countries. Malta is the first European Union member state to establish a national Cancer Survivorship Programme, offering holistic support to patients after they complete cancer treatment.

The European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, which operates under the WHO and is funded by the EU, has published a case study on Malta as part of a series on innovative cancer care initiatives. The study focuses on Malta’s Cancer Survivorship Team, based at the Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre.

The team includes a specialist survivorship nurse and an occupational therapist who serves as cancer rehabilitation coordinator. Together, they developed three core services: Tailoring Recovery after Cancer classes, Holistic Needs Assessment clinics, and personalised one-to-one support.

Survivorship care is integrated with allied health services such as physiotherapy, psychology, dietetics, speech and language pathology, social work and dental hygiene. Additional services, including aromatherapy and sexual counselling, are provided by trained volunteers.

The Observatory said Malta’s approach shows how small health systems can deliver scalable and compassionate survivorship care through strong interdisciplinary collaboration. The programme is presented as a roadmap for other EU countries seeking to strengthen long-term cancer survivorship outcomes. Malta’s Cancer Survivorship Team was established in 2019 under the Directorate for Cancer Care Pathways, led by Dr Danika Marmarà.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta has secured a 17 per cent increase in its bluefin tuna fishing quota following negotiations in Brussels, the government announced.

The revised allocation raises Malta’s permitted catch from 434 tonnes to 507 tonnes and will apply for the next three years.

The agreement was reached during a meeting of the EU’s Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Agrifish), where Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture Alicia Bugeja Said described the outcome as a “fair achievement for Maltese and Gozitan fishermen”.

Bugeja Said said the increase reflects Malta’s efforts to safeguard the sustainability of tuna stocks while supporting the livelihoods of local fishing communities.

She was accompanying Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Anton Refalo, who also addressed the meeting.

Refalo told EU counterparts that European policies must take into account the specific realities of individual member states, particularly small island nations such as Malta.

He argued that the Common Agricultural Policy and related fisheries frameworks should be flexible enough to reflect national circumstances rather than impose uniform rules.

Bluefin tuna is among the most valuable species fished in the Mediterranean, but decades of overfishing led to strict international quotas under the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas.

In recent years, recovering stocks have allowed for cautious increases in quotas, provided countries demonstrate strong monitoring and enforcement.

The government said the higher quota will provide greater economic stability for the sector while remaining subject to sustainability controls.

Malta said it will continue to press for balanced EU policies that protect marine resources and support fishermen’s livelihoods.

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BERLIN (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – One striker on the way out and one on the way in. According to England’s Football Insider, Leeds, who are looking for a forward, are considering Santiago Gimenez but are unwilling to meet AC Milan’s demands, as the Italian club are reportedly asking for a fee between £25 and £30 million (€28.5–34 million) for the player. The only way to complete the deal would be on a loan basis, but the situation remains to be seen, especially as updates are awaited on the Mexican’s condition, with Gimenez set to undergo ankle surgery.

In the meantime, Milan are looking to provide Massimiliano Allegri with a physically strong centre-forward. Bild reports that the club are in talks with West Ham for Niclas Füllkrug, the 32-year-old German striker who is keen to leave the Hammers and who had previously also been linked with Roma. A preliminary agreement is said to be in place between the player and Igli Tare, but according to Bild, an agreement with West Ham has yet to be reached.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Roman Abramovich could face legal action in the United Kingdom. In 2022, the Russian oligarch pledged to donate the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea—around £2.5 billion—to the victims of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. To date, that promise has not been fulfilled, as the funds remain frozen in a UK bank account registered in Abramovich’s name.

According to the BBC, the deadlock is due to the former Blues owner’s intention to allocate the money to “all victims of the war,” including Russian citizens. However, Downing Street has warned: “If Abramovich does not act swiftly, this government is ready to go to court to enforce this commitment, if necessary.”

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, speaking in the House of Commons, said that authorization has been granted for the transfer of the £2.5 billion from Abramovich’s account provided the funds are used for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. “My message to Abramovich is clear: time is running out,” Starmer said.

The Russian oligarch has reportedly been given 90 days before the British government initiates legal proceedings.

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MIAMI (USA) (ITALPRESS) – Fresh from winning the MLS championship, Inter Miami, owned by president David Beckham, are already preparing for the upcoming season. Despite the retirements of Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, the club can rely on new signings such as Sergio Reguilón. But he is not the only one strengthening Lionel Messi’s team.

Like his Argentine friend did in October, Luis Suárez has signed a new one-year contract with Inter Miami, running until the end of the 2026 MLS season. A key goalscorer for the club since 2024, Suárez is the second-highest scorer in Inter Miami’s history with 42 goals (behind Lionel Messi with 77) and has provided 30 assists in 87 appearances.

The 38-year-old Uruguayan, formerly of Ajax, Liverpool, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, will continue to lead his team’s attack next season as well.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – In his first season, he won the Conference League and the Club World Cup, guiding the Blues back into the Champions League, and in the current campaign Chelsea sit fourth in the Premier League and have reached the EFL Cup semi-finals. Yet Enzo Maresca’s post-Everton outburst (“the last 48 hours have been the worst since I’ve been here because many people did not support either me or the team”) has not been fully put to rest.

The future of the Italian coach at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain: on the one hand, the club’s hierarchy were unhappy with his remarks, while on the other Maresca himself could decide to step aside. That is why the Blues are said to be sounding out alternatives in the event of a split. According to Football Insider, one of the main options in the event of a managerial change would be Xavi, who has been without a club since May 2024 following the end of his spell at Barcelona and who reportedly turned down Spartak Moscow last month in the hope of a call from the Premier League.

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