Newspaper Review

GWU launches campaign against food waste: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont announces a national campaign against food waste by the General Workers Union. Secretary General Josef Bugeja said that the year-long initiative seeks to deliver a “strong message” in favour…

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Adrian Delia urged to step aside by party reform chief: The Headlines – The Times

The Times says that PN Leader Adrian Delia has lost confidence of the majority of MPs in the parliamentary group. Louis Galea, who was appointed by Delia to draw up…

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Major resignations within the PN: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent reports on the resignations of PN Deputy Leader Robert Arrigo and General Council President Kristy Debono. The former said it had become impossible to work with the party’s…

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PN Leader calls for broad party reform: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who called on party members to play their part in bringing internal changes and take the party forward. Delia said that anyone with “genuine…

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GWU embraces international anti-abuse guidelines: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont publishes an interview with General Workers Union secretary general Josef Bugeja who welcomed the ratification of international anti-abuse employment guidelines by EU members. Bugeja said the union has zero…

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Tourist private accommodation on the rise: The Headlines – Business Today

Business Today quotes National Statistics Office figures showing an increase of 13.5 percent in private accommodation by inbound tourists last year. Services such as Airbnb contributed to 46 percent of…

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Gaming company changes expansion plans: The Headlines – The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly says that gaming company Leo Vegas has cancelled plans to expand operations in Malta and decided to restructure its UK business instead. The company said that…

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Police needs UAE collaboration on 17 Black: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent follows the testimony of two Economic Crimes Unit veterans in the Caruana Galizia public inquiry who said that due to lack of cooperation by the UAE, the police…

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Silvio Valletta and Keith Schembri were leaking information: The Headlines – The Times

The Times follows the compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech during which self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma said that former Assistant Police Commissioner Silvio Valletta and Keith Schembri were leaking information…

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Government dodges questions about hospitals deal: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that the government is trying to avoid questions about the hospitals’ concession. The paper reports that government Whip Glenn Bedingfield attempted to block the Leader of the Opposition…

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Prime Minister agrees with mandatory unionisation: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont reports on a meeting between the Prime Minister and the General Workers Union, in which Robert Abela declared his support for the union’s proposal to introduce mandatory membership in…

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Former partner of Chantelle Chetcuti charged with murder: The Headlines – Malta Today

Malta Today leads with charges brought against Justin Borg, 33, accused of murdering his former partner Chantelle Chetcuti, 34, stabbing her repeatedly in the head on Sunday evening. Borg pleaded…

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Chantelle Chetcuti reported domestic violence in 2013: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont follows the case in court in which Justin Borg is facing additional charges of carrying a knife without licence, being in possession of cocaine and public disorder. The paper…

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Anti-femicide protest in Valletta: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon covers a protest outside parliament on Tuesday as NGOs appealed authorities to treat the killing of Chantelle Chetcuti as an ‘urgent national situation’ and not a private case. The…

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New energy system to limit ship emissions in harbour: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent covers the launch of a shore-to-ship energy project by Infrastructure Malta that is estimated to cut cruise liner emissions in the Grand Harbour by 90 percent. The system…

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PN MPs to speak up internally following dismal survey results: The Headlines – The Times

The Times reveals that PN MPs are expected to raise concerns about the party leadership in a parliamentary group meeting this evening. An unnamed MP told the paper that there…

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MFSA did not conduct spot checks on Pilatus Bank: The Headlines – The Times

The Times quotes MFSA chief supervisory officer Marianne Scicluna who told the Caruana Galizia public inquiry board on Monday that the authority did not conduct ‘surprise visits’ at Pilatus Bank.…

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Woman dies from stabs to the head by ex-partner: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont reports that the Chantelle Chetcuti from Żabbar has lost the battle for her life caused by critical wounds to her heads following an argument with her former partner. The…

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Minister says tap water is completely safe to drink: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent speaks to Energy and Water Minister Michael Farrugia who assured the public that tap water is perfectly safe for drinking. He said that the chemicals used in the…

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Official says FIAU recommended investigations into Konrad Mizzi: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports on the testimony of FIAU official Alfred Zammit before the Caruana Galizia public inquiry board. He said that the unit had passed files on Konrad Mizzi to the…

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Roads agency spent millions on ‘urgent’ Direct Orders: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent reveals that Infrastructure Malta has issued €8 million worth of Direct Orders in the final six months of last year. The paper says that there were almost 100…

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PM says that IIP will be improved, not scrapped: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes the Prime Minister who said that the government will revise the Individual Investor Scheme and seek to strengthen its regulatory framework but does not intend to cancel the…

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Former PL secretary general to face corruption charges: The Headlines – The Times

The Times reports that the police have concluded an investigation into former Labour Party general secretary Jimmy Magro for demanding a cut from suppliers on a €250,000 government tender in…

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Adrian Delia denounces Vitals ‘plunder’ in healthcare: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that the Vitals hospitals contract shows how corruption robs the country. He accused the government of using the healthcare sector to give…

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Robert Abela sets record for party leader trust rating: The Headlines – Malta Today

Malta Today publishes survey results which show that Robert Abela enjoys a trust rating of 62.5 percent: the highest ever for a party leader and eclipsing predecessor Joseph Muscat. Adrian…

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Majority in Malta against legalisation of abortion: The Headlines – Illum

Illum publishes survey results indicating that 85 percent of people in Malta are against abortion. While less than one percent of people over 65 years are in favour of legalising…

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Nexia BT partner sat on hospital concession panel: The Headlines – The Sunday Times

The Sunday Times reveals that Nexia BT partner Manuel Castagna was appointed by Projects Malta to the three-member panel that awarded a concession to run three public hospitals to a…

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Adrian Delia publishes sale of hospitals evaluation report: The Headlines – Il-Mument

Il-Mument quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who published the evaluation report that led to the transfer of the Gozo General Hospital, St Luke’s and Karin Grech to Vitals Global Healthcare.…

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Service Providers hold key to Schembri’s phone location: The Headlines – The Independent on Sunday

The Independent on Sunday claims that phone service providers have the necessary data to be able to locate Keith Schembri’s missing phone. Information detailing GPS usage, call logs and movements,…

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Overseas employee deported after filing complaint with authority: The Headlines – It-Torċa

It-Torċa carries an interview with a young man from Latin America who was deported from Malta after filing a complaint with the Industrial Relations Department over his work conditions. He…

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DBRS awards Malta A (High) rating: The Headlines – Kullħadd

Kullħadd reports that credit rating agency DBRS awarded an A (High) rating for Malta’s economic outlook. The paper says that confidence among consumers and business grew by 10 percent in…

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Robert Abela says he never gave Joseph Muscat advice on the Daphne memorial: The Headlines – The Times

The Times quotes Owen Bonnici who said that the clearing the Daphne Caruana Galizia memorial in Valletta while he served as Justice Minister was a collective decision of the government.…

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Chamber of Commerce chief proposes overseas experts to help manage Malta’s brand: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent quotes Chamber of Commerce president David Xuereb who suggested that the advice of non-Maltese brand managers is needed to help restore Malta’s reputation. He added that reforms, however,…

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Customs official says there will be no immediate disruptions in relationship with the UK: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont speaks to Ian Muscat, director of international affairs at the Customs Department, following Brexit. Muscat said there will be no changes for now as the UK remains in the…

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Opposition refuses to collaborate on IIP regulator: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that the opposition turned down an invitation by the government to take part in a consultation process to appoint a new regulator for the IIP. Instead, it says…

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BOV hackers arrested in the UK: The Headlines – The Times

The Times reports that investigations in the UK led to the arrest of three people linked to the €13 million cyber-attack on Bank of Valletta in February 2019. A strain…

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Chamber of Commerce to discuss IIP with government: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent speaks to Chamber of Commerce president David Xuereb who called for reforms in the Individual Investor Programme. He revealed that talks with Minister Byron Camilleri and Parliamentary Secretary…

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Minister satisfied with refusal of Pietà hotel plans: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that Culture Minister Jose Herrera welcomed the unanimous decision by the Planning Authority board to refuse a development application proposing a hotel in Pietà, safeguarding the historic Giardino…

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Audio recordings link Caruana Galizia murder to Castille: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

In-Nazzjon follows the compilation of evidence in the Caruana Galizia murder case on Thursday where the court heard audio recordings with Yorgen Fenech secretly made by Melvin Theuma. The paper…

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Malta Airport development project takes off: The Headlines – The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly reports that the Malta International Airport set a €100 million terminal expansion project in motion. The development, which will include a 5-star hotel, will double to…

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Tourism Ministry to examine MTA contracts: The Headlines – Business Today

Business Today says that Tourism Ministry Julia Farrugia Portelli ordered a review of all recent contracts by the Tourism Authority “to check their validity”. The move comes after details of…

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Civil society groups hold protest in Freedom Square: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent covers a civil society protest outside parliament on Wednesday evening calling for justice to be served to those who “robbed the country of democracy”. Activists called for Konrad…

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Jonathan Ferris declares no confidence in top police officer: The Headlines – The Times

The Times quotes Jonathan Ferris who told the public inquiry board that he did not trust assistant Police Commissioner Ian Abdilla and recalled how he found the senior officer standing…

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Charity ship makes four rescue operations in one day: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that NGO Open Arms made four rescue operations a few hours apart on Wednesday to bring 282 stranded migrants safely to port. The paper reports that among the…

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Chamber of Commerce meets PN over good governance proposals: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon covers a meeting between the Chamber of Commerce and the PN to discuss a document on good governance produced by business representatives. PN Leader Adrian Delia said that the…

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Tourism Ministry strips Konrad Mizzi of consultancy role: The Headlines – Malta Today

Malta Today leads with the termination of Konrad Mizzi’s contract as consultant to the Tourism Authority. Tourism Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli said that no payments have been made for the…

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Mizzi appointment creates discontent within PL camp: The Headlines – The Times

The Times says that the Tourism Ministry sought legal advice before revoking Konrad Mizzi’s €80,000 consultancy role. The unannounced appointment caused ‘anger and disgust’ among Labour Party members as well…

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Joseph Muscat was not present for meeting about his package: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent questions Joseph Muscat about his termination package. The former Prime Minister replied that he is not at liberty to reveal Cabinet discussions but said that he was not…

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Opposition wants to haul Mizzi before parliament committee: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that the Opposition is demanding that Konrad Mizzi appears before the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee over the consultancy role that he was given after stepping down from the…

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Two-fifths of businesses satisfied with 2019 performance: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that two in five businesses feel that their performance in 2019 was better than the year before. The paper quotes findings in the latest Business Performance Survey conducted…

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Adrian Delia demands return of hospitals to public: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that Opposition Leader Adrian Delia who called on government to cancel the contract with Steward Healthcare and return the hospitals to the public. The court case seeking the…

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Doctors urge authorities to take precautions against coronavirus: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes doctors who warned that authorities would do better to screen people coming into Malta from countries where cases of the coronavirus have been reported. The epidemic has spread…

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Electrogas director named by Theuma steps down: The Headlines – The Times

The Times reveals that Turab Musayev, a director on the Electrogas board, resigned soon after Yorgen Fenech was charged with complicity in the Caruana Galizia case. Middleman Melvin Theuma testified…

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Keith Schembri waives libel suit against newsroom: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent reports that former chief of staff Keith Schembri dropped a libel suit he had filed against the newspaper over a story alleging that €750,000 were transferred into a…

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Minister to retain Jason Micallef as cultural agency chief: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent speaks to Minister for Culture and the Arts Jose Herrera who said that he is not considering removing Jason Micallef from chairperson of the Valletta Cultural Agency. Micallef’s…

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Doctors miffed by Muscat presence in Steward meeting with government: The Headlines – The Times

The Times quotes the president of the Medical Association Martin Balzan who expressed disappointment at the news that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is lobbying his successor on behalf of…

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Shortage in prison officials piling pressure on staff: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that officials at the Corradino Correctional Facility are being forced to work overtime because of a shortage of staff, leading to ‘exaggerated’ long hours. The paper claims that…

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