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PN representative voted against Qala development: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that the PN condemned the decision by the Planning Authority to approve a development project in a high landscape sensitivity zone in Qala. The paper says that opposition…

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Over 9,000 young people called national helpline last year: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

The Independent quotes Foundation of Social Welfare Services CEO Alfred Grixti who said that the number of callers on youth helpline 179 is increasing. More than 9,000 calls were received…

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Artist Mark Schembri speaks out against censorship of his work: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont picks up a social media post by artist Mark Schembri who complained that he has been censored for the fourth time for ‘challenging the status quo in Malta’. The…

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Voting migrants would promote integration: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

The Independent quotes Dr Ahmed Bugre, director of the Foundation for Shelter and Support of Migrants, who said that voting rights for asylum seekers and refugees would facilitate the integration…

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Steward Health Care not honouring commitments: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon calls the contract between the government and Steward Health Care a ‘€50 million scandal’ and says that the US company has not met any of its obligations since it…

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Unofficial Libyan currency found in Malta: The Headlines – The Times of Malta

The Times leads with the discovery of two containers full of unofficial Libyan currency that were likely on their way to the breakaway government led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar.…

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Education Dean supports extending schooling age: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont speaks to Education Faculty Dean Dr Colin Calleja about the proposal to continue obligatory schooling until 18 years. The Dean agrees with the concept but says education must be…

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Nurse shortage is getting worse – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Independent publishes an interview with the president of the Midwives and Nurses Union Paul Pace who said that every single nursing unit in Malta and Gozo is understaffed. He said…

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AUM attracted less that a fifth of projected students – The Headlines: The Times of Malta

The Times says that the American University of Malta enrolled 143 students since it opened three years ago – less than a fifth of the number of students it promised it…

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Government mulling new prison facility – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes Home Affairs Minister Michael Farrugia who said that the government is considering a new building for the correctional facility. He told the paper that the ministry is looking…

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Bittrex leaves Malta for Lichtenstein – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly leads with the closing of the Malta office of crypto exchange Bittrex to relocate to Lichtenstein. The company did not give any reasons, but the paper…

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UĦM urges government to absorb Steward professionals – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon carries a statement by UĦM Voice of the Workers appealing for government to absorb the healthcare professionals currently engaged by Steward Health Care. The Union said these do the…

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Steward Health Care refutes claims of quitting – The Headlines: Business Today

Business Today speaks to Steward Health Care after allegations that it threatened to leave Malta unless the government allocated more funds. The US operator categorically denied the claims and said…

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Teachers worried about implications of increase in compulsory schooling – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that the Union of Teachers and the Union of Professional Educators raised concerns about proposals to extend compulsory schooling to age 18. The unions said that there already…

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Immigrants in court following Monday riots – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that 21 immigrants are facing charges in court for riots at the Ħal Far open centre on Monday. The paper says the revolt caused damage of more than…

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How Malta’s electricity rates rank against other EU countries – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Independent quotes Eurostat figures showing that Malta’s electricity price per kilowatt-hour is the fourth lowest in the EU. The price for non-household consumers, however, is the fifth highest among member…

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Negative assessment of Steward deal by doctors – The Headlines: The Times of Malta

The Times quotes the president of the Medical Association of Malta who asked where the funds intended for a new state-of-the-art hospital in Gozo and the refurbishment of St Luke’s and…

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Unlicensed Paceville bouncer facing charges for violence – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today follows the appearance in court of an unlicensed bouncer, accused of endangering the life of another man from Poland after he kicked him in the head. The attacker…

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White goods stored at Iklin batching plant – The Headlines: The Times of Malta

The Times leads with the storage of white goods at the batching plant in Iklin. Opposition spokesman Jason Azzopardi said in parliament that the facility run by Wasteserv was in…

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Five deaths in prison in a year and a half – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that five inmates have died at the Corradino Correctional Facility over the past 18 months. Opposition Leader Adrian Delia asked the Home Affairs Minister whether there will be…

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Witnesses say Gafa’ demanded thousands for medical visas – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Independent follows a court case on Monday and quotes witnesses who said that government official Neville Gafa’ demanded €2,500 to issue medical visas. One of them said that he met…

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GWU registers industrial actions at NCPE – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont reports industrial actions ordered by the General Workers Union at the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality. The union argues that the commission’s management is stalling discussions on…

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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Times leads with concerns raised by NGO Mid-Dlam għad-Dawl, which works with inmates, following the alleged mistreatment of detained migrants…

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Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder suspect’s lawyer renounces brief – MaltaToday

Malta Today reveals that lawyer Arthur Azzopardi, who was appearing for one of the suspects in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, has formally renounced his brief. Azzopardi told the…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: Malta Today reveals that lawyer Arthur Azzopardi, who was appearing for one of the suspects in the murder of Daphne Caruana…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Times leads with the results from the EY Malta Attractiveness Survey published on Friday. Three-fourths of foreign investors find the…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Independent leads with a letter to the EU Justice Commissioner by MEP David Casa requesting the suspension of Malta’s IIP scheme.…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Malta Business Weekly leads with an announcement by International Hotel Investments that it has entered negotiations to convert the iconic former…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: Malta Today carries a story about veteran PN politician Francis Zammit Dimech who the paper says is being encouraged by party…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Times reports that more than a hundred migrants at the Ħal Far open centre have been detained by police for…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Independent speaks to PN Secretary General Clyde Puli who said that the opposition will vote against the budget presented by the…

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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Sunday Times reveals that Bank of Valletta launched voluntary redundancy schemes for employees over 50 with more than 20 years of…

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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Times leads with an European Commission report indicating that Malta is losing two percent of its GDP to international tax evasion,…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Times quotes a European Commission report estimating a total of €5.2 billion in Maltese funds held offshore. The paper says…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Malta Business Weekly quotes a European Commission report revealing that Maltese taxpayers hold about half of their assets abroad, the…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Times describes the Finance Minister’s speech in parliament on Monday as a ‘Budget with a social soul’ addressing the needs of…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Times follows a political event on Sunday during which Prime Minister Joseph Muscat revealed that today’s budget will not take anything…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Sunday Times reveals that one of the three suspects in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia has been offered a reduced…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Times reveals that Deutsche Bank will stop offering dollar service to institutions in Malta by the end of the year. The…

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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Times leads with an announcement by HSBC bank that it will close down eight branches and open a flagship branch in…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: Business Today quotes British High Commissioner Stuart Gill who said that the UK’s Brexit plan offers a ‘reasonable compromise’ that avoids…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: Malta Today leads with plans by the government to run a Brexit drill among all state departments to test preparedness in…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Independent speaks to Finance Minister Edward Scicluna about Bank of Valletta’s de-risking exercise, cutting ties with several companies. The minister said…

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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Independent quotes the Prime Minister who described the opposition as a ‘driverless car’. Speaking at a Labour Party event, Joseph Muscat…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Sunday Times claims that an unnamed businessman has emerged by investigators as a main suspect behind the killing of Daphne Caruana…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Times leads with the reaction by the Council of Europe to the Caruana Galizia public inquiry. Rapporteur Peter Omtzigt said that…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Times reveals that authorities are investigating cases of existing certificates for bird collections being re-issued by poachers to legitimise birds smuggled…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: Malta Today leads with a meeting between the Finance Minister and the US Treasury head of terrorist financing unit. Sources told…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Independent asks PL Deputy Leader Chris Fearne about ‘help’ received by the late Hugo Chetcuti or his family as aired…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Independent follows a ministerial meeting at St Angelo between Malta, Italy, France and Germany discussing immigration. The countries reached an…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Times reveals that the director and shareholder of Satabank was the bank’s main client through another payment company. The paper…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: Malta Today says that Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has accepted a request for a meeting by the Caruana Galizia family over…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Times leads with the setting up of a public inquiry into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia as recommended by…

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Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Independent speaks to Environment Minister Jose Herrera about recent comments by the Prime Minister about dumping construction waste at sea.…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, These are the salient news from Malta, Europe and the world. Blasts rocked an ammunition depot in Northern Cyprus on Thursday after a fire broke out in a…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, These are the salient news from Malta, Europe and the world. The European Commission’s president-elect on Monday signed off on her list of nominees for the next Commission. On…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing with the headlines and the news for this morning. Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s first post-independence leader, dies at the age of 95 In the UK the former…

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