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4 NEWS maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 3 MAY 2023 4 NEWS POLICE are asking for the public's assistance in tracing Ibrahim Has- san Bare, who's wanted in relation to a pending court case. Anyone with any information on the individual is encouraged to con- tact the Police by sending a message via their Facebook page or by calling the Headquarters, even anonymous- ly, on 21224001/119. The public can also visit the nearest police station and quote the number 14/2023. A police officer was slightly injured during a fight which broke out next to a popular nightclub establish- ment in San Gwann on Monday. The police said their assistance was requested at around 10 pm in Triq Ħal-Għargur, Iklin. The officer was injured while trying to breakup a fight involving a num- ber of individuals. Another individual involved in the fight also suffered injuries. An ambulance took the injured per- sons to Mater Dei Hospital, where they were certified for their injuries. The police are questioning individ- uals over the incident, a spokesper- son said. Investigations are ongoing. Police officer injured while breaking up fight next to clubbing hotspot GO introduces four-week pregnancy loss leave for employees Man wanted by police in relation to pending court case EURO area annual inflation is expected to be 7.0% in April 2023, up from 6.9% in March according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Looking at the main components of euro area inflation, food, alcohol & tobacco is expected to have the high- est annual rate in April (13.6%, com- pared with 15.5% in March), followed by non-energy industrial goods (6.2%, compared with 6.6% in March), servic- es (5.2%, compared with 5.1% in March) and energy (2.5%, compared with 0.9% in March). T E L E C O M M U N I C A T I O N S company GO is introducing paid pregnancy loss leave for its em- ployees, offering women four weeks of paid leave in the event of a pregnancy loss, including stillbirth and failed IVF. "We fully recognise the impact that pregnancy loss can have on our people, and just as we have of- fered the necessary and appropri- ate support in the past, this policy provides a structured offering to our people during such difficult times," said Sarah Mifsud, Chief People Officer at the company. "This is just another step for- ward in providing them the time and space they need to grieve and recover without the added stress of worrying about their financial situation." A miscarriage is the loss of pregnancy before the 23rd week. It is fairly common, with around 10-15% of pregnancies ending in miscarriage. GO's policy is part of its exist- ing well-being programme that supports employees in balancing their work and family life. The company said it is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees are valued and supported. The new policy supports the impacted employee but also has measures in place to help the in- dividual transition back to work. GO said the management team is adequately trained to deal with such situations. 52/2023 - 2 May 2023 Flash estimate - April 2023 Euro area annual inflation up to 7.0% Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 7.0% in April 2023, up from 6.9% in March according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Looking at the main components of euro area inflation, food, alcohol & tobacco is expected to have the highest annual rate in April (13.6%, compared with 15.5% in March), followed by non-energy industrial goods (6.2%, compared with 6.6% in March), services (5.2%, compared with 5.1% in March) and energy (2.5%, compared with -0.9% in March). All-items HICP Food, alcohol & tobacco Energy Non-energy industrial goods Services 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Euro area annual inflation, April 2023, % Euro area annual inflation and its components, % Weights (‰) Monthly rate 2023 Apr 22 Nov 22 Dec 22 Jan 23 Feb 23 Mar 23 Apr 23 Apr 23 All-items HICP 1000.0   7.4   10.1    9.2   8.6   8.5   6.9   7.0e   0.7e All-items excluding: > energy  897.7   4.1   7.0   7.2   7.3   7.8   7.9   7.5e   0.8e > energy, unprocessed food  852.7   3.9   6.6   6.9   7.1   7.4   7.5   7.3e   1.0e > energy, food, alcohol & tobacco  697.9   3.5   5.0   5.2   5.3   5.6   5.7   5.6e   1.0e Food, alcohol & tobacco  199.8   6.3   13.6    13.8    14.1    15.0    15.5    13.6e    0.2e > processed food, alcohol & tobacco  154.8   5.4   13.6    14.3    15.0    15.4    15.7    14.7e    0.7e > unprocessed food   45.0   9.2   13.8    12.0    11.3    13.9    14.7    10.0e   -1.5e Energy  102.3   37.5    34.9    25.5    18.9    13.7   -0.9   2.5e  -0.8e Non-energy industrial goods  262.7   3.8   6.1   6.4   6.7   6.8   6.6   6.2e   0.7e Services  435.3   3.3   4.2   4.4   4.4   4.8   5.1   5.2e   1.2e Annual rate e estimate 52/2023 - 2 May 2023 Flash estimate - April 2023 Euro area annual inflation up to 7.0% Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 7.0% in April 2023, up from 6.9% in March according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Looking at the main components of euro area inflation, food, alcohol & tobacco is expected to have the highest annual rate in April (13.6%, compared with 15.5% in March), followed by non-energy industrial goods (6.2%, compared with 6.6% in March), services (5.2%, compared with 5.1% in March) and energy (2.5%, compared with -0.9% in March). All-items HICP Food, alcohol & tobacco Energy Non-energy industrial goods Services 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Euro area annual inflation, April 2023, % Euro area annual inflation and its components, % Weights (‰) Monthly rate 2023 Apr 22 Nov 22 Dec 22 Jan 23 Feb 23 Mar 23 Apr 23 Apr 23 All-items HICP 1000.0   7.4   10.1    9.2   8.6   8.5   6.9   7.0e   0.7e All-items excluding: > energy  897.7   4.1   7.0   7.2   7.3   7.8   7.9   7.5e   0.8e > energy, unprocessed food  852.7   3.9   6.6   6.9   7.1   7.4   7.5   7.3e   1.0e > energy, food, alcohol & tobacco  697.9   3.5   5.0   5.2   5.3   5.6   5.7   5.6e   1.0e Food, alcohol & tobacco  199.8   6.3   13.6    13.8    14.1    15.0    15.5    13.6e    0.2e > processed food, alcohol & tobacco  154.8   5.4   13.6    14.3    15.0    15.4    15.7    14.7e    0.7e > unprocessed food   45.0   9.2   13.8    12.0    11.3    13.9    14.7    10.0e   -1.5e Energy  102.3   37.5    34.9    25.5    18.9    13.7   -0.9   2.5e  -0.8e Non-energy industrial goods  262.7   3.8   6.1   6.4   6.7   6.8   6.6   6.2e   0.7e Services  435.3   3.3   4.2   4.4   4.4   4.8   5.1   5.2e   1.2e Annual rate e estimate Euro area annual inflation and its components, % Euro area annual inflation up to 7.0%

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