Newspaper Review

Legal profession surprised by the decision of lawyer Arthur Azzopardi to drop Vince Muscat as a client – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with concerns raised by NGO Mid-Dlam għad-Dawl, which works with inmates, following the alleged mistreatment of detained migrants that took part in the Ħal Far riots. The…

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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat insists government is determined to keep an open society – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Joseph Muscat who was addressing the EY conference. Muscat said that talk against foreign workers is harmful to investment and insisted that the government is determined…

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PL MP Alex Muscat that country’s finances are dependent on IIP scheme – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent covers the presentation of the EY study, too, which ranks corporate taxation, the social climate and the telecommunications infrastructure as main the top criteria for investing in Malta. The…

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PN Leader Adrian Delia says rising rents and cost of living combined make Malta less attractive to investors – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon also follows the EY event and quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that rising rents and cost of living combined with concerns about Malta’s reputation make the country…

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EpiPen auto-injector for severe allergies is out of stock in Malta following Brexit uncertainty – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with the results from the EY Malta Attractiveness Survey published on Friday. Three-fourths of foreign investors find the country attractive to grow their business in, but more…

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PN Leader Adrian Delia says responsibility will be laid on the government if Malta is blacklisted – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon covers an address in parliament by Opposition Leader Adrian Delia who said that responsibility will be laid on the government if Malta is blacklisted after the Moneyval report. Delia…

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Government wants to attract more talent to the public sector – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Joseph Muscat who said that the government plans to double regional hubs that offer public service in the community to 10. Muscat said he wants to…

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MP Karol Aquilina accused Identity Malta of ‘fake due diligence’– The Headlines: The Times

The Times follows the parliamentary debate in which MP Karol Aquilina accused Identity Malta of ‘fake due diligence’. The opposition MP mentioned a case of an American-Israeli individual who was…

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MEP David Casa requests the suspension of Malta’s IIP scheme – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent leads with a letter to the EU Justice Commissioner by MEP David Casa requesting the suspension of Malta’s IIP scheme. The demand follows concerns raised by opposition MP Karol…

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PN Leader Adrian Delia urges government to ensure the rights of Maltese citizens living in the UK are safeguarded after Brexit – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that another group of migrants have been arraigned in court after the incidents in Ħal Far, bringing the number of charged residents to 107. All of them pleaded…

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Malta will implement a world-first AI-assisted system for the monitoring of diabetes – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes Home Affairs Minister Michael Farrugia who announced the setting up of a special police unit to investigate hate speech. The minister took aim at racist comments on social…

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Outbreak of scabies at an elderly home in Santa Venera – The Headlines: The Times

The Times reports that provision of meals has stopped at the Ħal Far open centre since a riot broke out on Sunday. One resident told the paper that teenagers…

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Director of Italian Anti-Mafia Investigations Office says there is a link between organised crime and ‘big interests’ in Malta – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent carries an announcement by Parliamentary Secretary Silvio Schembri that the government is allocating €250,000 to help businesses invest in cybersecurity systems. The fund will be used to train…

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Study reveals that two-fifths of businesses in Malta have been hit by some form of cybersecurity threat – The Headlines: Business Today

Business Today covers the first edition of the Cyber Security Summit on Wednesday. A study by the government reveals that two-fifths of businesses in Malta have been hit by some…

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IHI enters negotiations to convert the former Banca d’Italia building in Rome into a hotel – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly leads with an announcement by International Hotel Investments that it has entered negotiations to convert the iconic former Banca d’Italia building in Rome into a 55-room luxury…

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Government brought ‘stability, unity and decisiveness’– The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that the migrants were led into court by officials wearing surgical gloves under the watch of heavily armed police. The migrants are originally from 10 different countries and…

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Parliament votes in favour of a motion by the opposition to declare a climate emergency – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon announces that parliament voted in favour of a motion by the opposition to declare a climate emergency. The paper quotes a PN statement which said that this is an…

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European Union accepted Malta’s budget ‘without hesitation’– The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent reports that eight ringleaders of the migrant revolt at the Ħal Far open centre on Sunday have pleaded not guilty. The court denied bail based on the gravity of…

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Situation at Ħal Far open centre described as ‘a ticking time bomb’– The Headlines: The Times

The Times investigates the situation at the Ħal Far open centre, saying that the facility reached maximum capacity of 1,300 residents. Sources told the paper there were only 10 security…

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PN politician Francis Zammit Dimech encouraged to contest post of PN Secretary General – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today carries a story about veteran PN politician Francis Zammit Dimech who the paper says is being encouraged by party MPs and executive council members to contest the post…

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Hundreds of migrants took part in revolt: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

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Ħal Far riot started by drunk migrant: The Headlines – The Times of Malta

The Times reports that more than a hundred migrants at the Ħal Far open centre have been detained by police for involvement in a riot on Sunday night. The paper…

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Union demands protection of open centre workers: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont leads with the arrests at the Ħal Far open centre and says that residents allegedly broke into offices, tearing up documents and setting them on fire. Police officers were…

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Opposition Leader goes after government in budget reply: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon covers the Opposition’s reply to the budget speech on Monday. Leader Adrian Delia said that the government created an imbalance between those who have a lot and those who…

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Growing anger in Senglea residents after parking area transferred to the American University of Malta – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minster Joseph Muscat who said the General Workers Union is right in its insistence on equal pay for equal work. Speaking at a political event on Sunday,…

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PN Secretary General Clyde Puli says opposition will vote against the budget – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent speaks to PN Secretary General Clyde Puli who said that the opposition will vote against the budget presented by the government because is was short-sighted and does not offer…

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Prime Minister appointed former Italian minister Sandro Gozi to consult him on his reputation in Europe – The Headlines: The Times

The Times reveals that the Prime Minister appointed former Italian minister Sandro Gozi to consult him on his reputation in Europe. The office of the Prime Minister confirmed the engagement…

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PN leader Adrian Delia to present the PN’s vision for the country – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports that an AK7.62 bullet went missing from the Armed Forces control room at the airport, calling it a serious incident. The paper says that members of the AFM…

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Nature Trust supports the PN’s call for the government to declare a climate emergency – The Headlines: Il-Mument

Il-Mument runs a story on climate change and says that a united and strong effort is needed to overcome the challenges in Malta. The paper says that Nature Trust supports…

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PN Secretary General Clyde Puli is considering resigning – The Headlines: Kulħadd

Kulħadd carries a feature about the budget and says that the purposely set up helpline received more than 2,000 calls in the first five days. The paper says that the…

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Health system in Malta above the European average – The Headlines: It-Torċa

It-Torċa carries the reaction of the General Workers Union to the Budget 2020 which it describes as a ‘sustainable budget’ that drives socio-economic progress. The union said that the budget…

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American University of Malta and the Palumbo shipyard are ‘at loggerheads’ over a tract of land – The Headlines: Illum

Illum says that the American University of Malta and the Palumbo shipyard are ‘at loggerheads’ over a tract of land. Palumbo filed an injunction to stop works on a parking area…

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Study by the Faculty of Social Wellbeing and the NSO finds links between housing costs, health conditions and loneliness – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today says that the police have been given the name of a middleman by one of the suspects in the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, suggesting a double-tier structure between…

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Gang member involved in a string of burglaries in the Sliema listed among the 16 most wanted women by Europol – The Headlines: The Independent on Sunday

The Independent on Sunday publishes an interview with Finance Minister Edward Scicluna who reveals that a Financial Organised Crime Agency will be set up with power to both investigate and prosecute…

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BOV launches voluntary redundancy schemes for employees over 50 – The Headlines: The Sunday Times

The Sunday Times reveals that Bank of Valletta launched voluntary redundancy schemes for employees over 50 with more than 20 years of service. The paper says that the move signals a…

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Protests as PN Leader Adrian Delia visited the Daphne Caruana Galizia memorial in Valletta – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports that PN Leader Adrian Delia visited the Daphne Caruana Galizia memorial in Great Siege Square. The paper says that a member of the Caruana Galizia family protested the…

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US embassy declares that it was ready to help with the investigation into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder – The Headlines: Business Today

Business Today carries a tweet by the US embassy on Wednesday which declared that it was ready to help with the investigation into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder if requested by…

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Permanent Secretary Mark Musu says that poverty rates in Malta dropped by more than five percent in five years – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont carries a story about a new robotic system that will be introduced to operating theatres in Malta. The paper says that the technology allows surgeons to conduct surgeries without…

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Eurostat figures show that the number of people at risk of poverty in Malta rose by 10 percent – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent also covers the vigil in Valletta, which was addressed by ten people including anti-mafia activist Don Luigi Ciotti, former Socialist MEP Ana Gomes and Daphne Caruana Galizia’s niece Amy…

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Second anniversary of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder remembered in Malta, Vienna, Brussels, Luxembourg, Prague, Berlin and Sydney – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with a march down Republic Street in Valletta on Wednesday to mark the second anniversary of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder. The paper says vigils were also held…

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EU report reveals that Maltese taxpayers hold about half of their assets abroad – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly quotes a European Commission report revealing that Maltese taxpayers hold about half of their assets abroad, the highest rate in the EU along with Cyprus. In…

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PN Leader Adrian Delia’s demand for steps to be taken against ministers Edward Scicluna, Konrad Mizzi and Chris Cardona by the Prime Minister – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon leads with Opposition Leader Adrian Delia’s demand for steps to be taken against ministers Edward Scicluna, Konrad Mizzi and Chris Cardona by the Prime Minister after the Constitutional Court…

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Valletta mayor Alfred Zammit, VCA chair Jason Micallef and Arts Council chair Albert Marshall agree on proposed roof on Royal Theatre – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont picks up a budget recommendation proposing a roof over the Royal Theatre in Valletta. The paper says Valletta mayor Alfred Zammit, Valletta Cultural Agency chair Jason Micallef and Arts…

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DCG’s sister says the country has learnt nothing from the journalist’s assassination – The Headlines: The Times

The Times speaks to Daphne Caruana Galizia’s sister Corinne Vella who said that the country has learnt nothing from the journalist’s assassination. Vella believes that criminals still enjoy impunity while…

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Europol is still involved in the investigation into the murder of DCG – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent reveals that Europol is still involved in the investigation into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The journalist was killed by a car bomb near her home in Bidnija…

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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Independent reveals that Europol is still involved in the investigation into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The journalist was killed…

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A new budget of old proposals: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon carries the reaction of the Opposition Leader who said that the budget does not solve any of the problems created by the government itself. Adrian Delia said that the…

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Babies and the budget: The Headlines – MaltaToday

Malta Today leads with a ‘Baby Bonus’ measure that will introduce a one-time €300 social benefit for families who have a child or adopt. The paper says that around 4,000…

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Budget announces Equal Pay for Equal Work measures: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont calls the budget ‘a sensible one for a more just society’. It welcomes the government’s announcement to introduce Equal Pay for Equal Work measures and expects discussions to start…

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Green incentives in the budget: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

The Independent says that this is the government’s ‘greenest budget yet’ with several proposals addressing environmental concerns. The Finance Minister said that a Beverage Container Recycling Scheme will be introduced by…

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A budget for the most vulnerable: The Headlines – The Times

The Times describes the Finance Minister’s speech in parliament on Monday as a ‘Budget with a social soul’ addressing the needs of low-income earners. The paper speaks to economist JP Fabri…

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Malta Freeport overtime has decreased after Maersk reduced its operations in Malta – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that that there is expectation for the budget to offer practical solutions to a range issues including rising cost of living, high housing prices, traffic congestion and…

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Environment Minister Jose Herrera denies any land reclamation plans on the foreshore in Xgħajra – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent asks Energy Minister Joe Mizzi about plans for the Enemed site in Birżebbuġa once the oil tanks are decommissioned next year. Mizzi said the case is being discussed by…

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Prime Minister describes budget measures as a sustainable plan for a new generation of Maltese – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also quotes the Prime Minister who described the measures in the budget as a sustainable plan for a new generation of Maltese. Meanwhile, Muscat said the Labour Party is…

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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says that today’s budget will not take anything away from the public – The Headlines: The Times

The Times follows a political event on Sunday during which Prime Minister Joseph Muscat revealed that today’s budget will not take anything away from the public and will address challenges earmarked…

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PL MEP Alex Agius Saliba has been elected co-chair of the EP’s Intergroup committee on mental health – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that the court upheld a 2015 ruling ordering newspaper The Malta Independent to pay OPM Chief of Staff Keith Schembri €2,000 for libel damages. The court said that freedom…

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2019 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report drops Maltese banking sector nine positions to now rank 50th in the world – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes the 2019 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report in which Malta lost two places from 36th last year. The paper says that the banking sector, specifically, dropped…

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