Newspaper Review

Deutsche Bank will stop offering dollar service to Maltese institutions– The Headlines: The Times

The Times reveals that Deutsche Bank will stop offering dollar service to institutions in Malta by the end of the year. The paper says that the bank’s decision follows an assessment…

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GWU recommends mandatory unionisation of all employees in pre-budget document – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont publishes the pre-budget document by the General Workers Union, focusing on distributing around wealth. Among the proposals the union recommends mandatory unionisation of all employees. L-Orizzont carries a story about the…

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One of the suspects in DCG assassination fearing for his life in jail – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that one of the three men suspected of carrying out the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia is fearing for his life in jail. The paper says Vincent Muscat has…

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HSBC says that redundancies will only be voluntary after closure of branches– The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent also reports on the closure of HSBC branches and quotes the official statement that the bank wants to focus on digital solutions. HSBC said that redundancies will only be…

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HSBC bank to close eight branches – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with an announcement by HSBC bank that it will close down eight branches and open a flagship branch in Qormi. CEO Andrew Beane said the bank does not…

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NGO Gozo SPCA demands round-the-clock animal welfare services in Gozo – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent says that Education Commissioner Charles Caruana Carabez suggested that schoolchildren who do not speak English or Maltese are more likely to become victims or perpetrators of bullying. The Independent carries…

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Superintendence of Cultural Heritage calls for protection of cart ruts that were discovered on a development site in Marfa – The Headlines: The Times

The Times publishes details of a major roads project in the Paceville area that will ‘eliminate’ bottlenecks in St Julian’s. The paper says that details of the €70 million plan were…

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PN leader Adrian Delia says government is shifting the load onto the private sector – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon covers an interview with PN leader Adrian Delia on national TV and says that the party’s budget proposals focus on distributing the creation of wealth among everyone. Delia said that…

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Approval by regulators of a bond application by MeDirect Bank – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly leads with the approval by regulators of a bond application by MeDirect Bank. The bank will issue €35 million subordinated unsecured bonds with a coupon rate…

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Rate of suicide in Malta is of eight people for every 100,000 inhabitants – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also covers the event and quotes Business 1st CEO Marika Tonna who said that Brexit can be an opportunity for Malta to attract companies currently registered in the UK and…

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Malta-based online casino brand Casumo chastised by British Advertising Standards Authority – The Headlines: Business Today

Business Today quotes British High Commissioner Stuart Gill who said that the UK’s Brexit plan offers a ‘reasonable compromise’ that avoids a hard border with Ireland. The High Commissioner was…

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More than half of the 226 measures laid out in last year’s budget have been completed – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that Malta is preparing for all eventualities surrounding Brexit and lists several initiatives taken by the government including setting up a dedicated helpline to answer questions about the…

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Justice Minister Owen Bonnici denies that Malta sells citizenship because the IIP scheme is tied to investment – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes former Financial Intelligence Agency official Jonathan Ferris who declared in court that the Internal Affairs Minister at the time, Carmelo Abela, had asked him sensitive information about an ongoing…

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Order by the Planning Review Tribunal suspending works on the Central Link project for a month – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent carries a story about an order by the Planning Review Tribunal suspending works on the Central Link project for a month until an appeal filed by residents and 15…

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Government to run a Brexit drill among all state departments – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today leads with plans by the government to run a Brexit drill among all state departments to test preparedness in the event of a no-deal exit from the EU…

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More than €400,000 raised by the Nationalist Party during a fundraising event on Sunday – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who criticised the Prime Minister’s silence about new media reports about the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Delia said that the party will keep insisting…

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Eurofund report showing that workers’ union membership in Malta is at its lowest – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with a series of questions posed by Council of Europe rapporteur Peter Omtzigt following leaked reports about the Daphne Caruana Galizia investigation. The rapporteur asked whether police information…

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Medicine Authority warns that medicinal cannabis should not be considered first-line therapy – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also covers the address by Joseph Muscat focusing on the government’s ambition to make families in Malta and Gozo ‘modestly wealthy’. The Prime Minister said he wants to elevate people…

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Prime Minister describes the opposition as a ‘driverless car’– The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent quotes the Prime Minister who described the opposition as a ‘driverless car’. Speaking at a Labour Party event, Joseph Muscat said that people were asking who is driving…

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Nationalist Party is looking for a ‘pretend’ treasurer – The Headlines: Kulħadd

Kulħadd says that Malta registered the highest increase in active ageing among EU members between 2008 and 2016. Another story in the paper says that employment in Gozo is growing…

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Prime Minister’s envoy Neville Gafa’ has links with terrorist groups involved in smuggling activities in Libya – The Headlines: Il-Mument

Il-Mument leads with news of a drop of more than 50 places by Malta in the latest Basel Anti-Money Laundering Index. The paper says Malta now ranks 59th out of…

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Xagħra parish priest Mons. Carm Refalo is expected to be ordained Gozo bishop – The Headlines: It-Torċa

It-Torċa reveals that Xagħra parish priest Mons. Carm Refalo is expected to be ordained Gozo bishop. Sources told the paper that the priest would make a ‘valid and qualified’ bishop…

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Parliamentary Secretary Anthony Agius Decelis announces plans to upgrade homes for the elderly – The Headlines: Illum

Illum carries an interview with St Paul’s Bay mayor Alfred Grima who said that, were the locality to be taken as a pilot project for integration in Malta, the experiment could…

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80 refugees and asylum seekers are admitted to Mount Carmel hospital every year – The Headlines: The Independent on Sunday

The Independent on Sunday reveals that around 80 refugees and asylum seekers are admitted to Mount Carmel hospital every year through an EU funded programme supporting health services for immigrants. The…

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Mr Justice Aaron Bugeja has recused himself from the trial of the men accused of the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today reveals that Mr Justice Aaron Bugeja has recused himself from the trial of the three men accused of carrying out the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The paper says…

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PN Leader Adrian Delia urges government to pursue economic growth without ‘sacrificing’ the social conscience – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon covers a press conference by PN Leader Adrian Delia outlining the party’s budget proposals. Delia urged the government to pursue economic growth models without ‘sacrificing’ the social conscience. In-Nazzjon…

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Government urged to address homelessness and problems in housing – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent carries a story about a call for applications for the post of State Advocate. An announcement in the Government Gazette says that the selected candidate must have a minimum…

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Malta is the first country to adopt a National AI Certification Programme – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont covers the story and carries comments by Minister Konrad Mizzi who said that justice prevailed over character assassination. The minister said that the allegations by Repubblika were based on ‘speculation…

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Court revokes decision to launch a magisterial inquiry into the transfer of public hospitals to Vital Global Healthcare – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with a court ruling revoking a previous decision to launch a magisterial inquiry into the transfer of public hospitals to Vital Global Healthcare. The original decision was overturned…

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Mgr. Grech informed of Vatican decision by a phone call from Pope Francis himself while on pilgrimage in Lourdes– The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon leads with a visit by PN Leader Adrian Delia to Freshers’ Week at the University of Malta. Delia said that young people build tomorrow’s society while he encouraged students…

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Prime Minister says property industry ‘sustainable’ – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes the Prime Minister’s address at the annual conference for the property industry where he declared the sector ‘sustainable’. Joseph Muscat said that Malta will keep its economic pace even…

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Housing registered a fall in affordability for the second consecutive year – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent covers the Property Market Report, too, and says that housing registered a fall in affordability for the second consecutive year. The study was conducted by KPMG for the Developers…

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Helena Dalli said that she does not agree with Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi’s actions and that she would have done things ‘totally differently’– The Headlines: The Times

The Times refers to the annual Property Market Report unveiled on Wednesday which shows demand is not growing at the same rate it has been these past three years. Industry operators…

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Cryptocurrency-friendly Founders Bank expected to open in Malta next year – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly carries a story about cryptocurrency-friendly Founders Bank that is expected to open in Malta next year. The project has so far raised $10 million in funding,…

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Malta’s nominee for European Commissioner, Helena Dalli wins approval of five EP groupings – The Headlines: Business Today

Business Today leads with the approval of the European Parliament to Malta’s nominee for European Commissioner, Helena Dalli. The paper says that the former Equalities Minister won the approval of…

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PN leader Adrian Delia says that the link between education and work needs to be strengthened – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon features the PN pre-budget proposals related to the education sector. Party leader Adrian Delia said that human resource is the most important resource and that the link between education…

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St Julian’s Local Council wants Palazzo Spinola to be turned into a community centre for residents – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent covers an address by Chief Justice Joseph Azzopardi at the start of the forensic year. He said that journalists cannot expect answers from members of the judiciary, taking aim…

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High representatives from seven southern EU states in Malta to discuss Blockchain and DLT – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also quotes Chief Justice Azzopardi who said that the judiciary in Malta has a proud tradition, including during the colonial period. He encouraged young lawyers in their ambitions to join…

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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says university students should not be censored – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today also follows the story and quotes Prime Minister Joseph Muscat who said that university students should not be censored, describing the act ‘stupid’. Muscat visited Freshers’ Week on…

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UOM rector says security staff who stopped students demonstration on campus not acting on university orders – The Headlines: The Times

The Times speaks to the rector of the University of Malta after security staff stopped students from staging a demonstration on campus wearing masks of Minister Ian Borg. The rector said…

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€12 million deal to upgrade church homes for the elderly – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont announces a €12 million agreement between the government and the church to provide 190 beds for the elderly every year. Parliamentary Secretary Anthony Agius Decelis said the investment will…

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Air Malta one of the first to comply with safety directive – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Independent quotes an Air Malta spokesperson who said that the carrier was one of the first to comply with new Airbus A320neo safety directive by the European Aviation Safety…

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Council of Europe not satisfied with public inquiry composition – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with the reaction by the Council of Europe to the Caruana Galizia public inquiry. Rapporteur Peter Omtzigt said that the composition of the committee does not meet…

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International publication raises risk of Malta’s financial blacklisting– The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes an opinion article published in the EU Observer which said that Malta is risking financial blacklisting over corruption scandals. The article says the country has developed into an…

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PN’s pre-budget document has been ‘positively received’ by social partners – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says the PN’s pre-budget document has been ‘positively received’ by social partners. The paper quotes the UĦM CEO Josef Bugeja who called on the government to turn proposals into reality.…

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Invasion of alien marine species of crab in Malta is bigger than first thought – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont reports on two separate events held in Valletta on Saturday afternoon, one in favour of abortion and the other against. The paper quotes a priest addressing the pro-life rally who…

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House Speaker Anġlu Farrugia says that MPs should have the choice to either work full-time or part-time – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent publishes an interview with House Speaker Anġlu Farrugia who said that representatives should have the choice to either work full-time or part-time. He said that removing the option for…

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Food prices in Malta have risen by twice the rate of the EU average over the last decade – The Headlines: The Times

The Times reveals that authorities are investigating cases of existing certificates for bird collections being re-issued by poachers to legitimise birds smuggled from Egypt. One source told the paper that a…

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Publication of a pre-budget document by the PN proposing actions to address key challenges – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon carries a statement by the PN after the court declaration which said that the Opposition has been insisting for a revision in the method of judiciary appointments. The party wants…

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University Students Council accuses the Health Ministry of lack of transparency on Barts Medical School – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent covers a press conference by the University Students Council accusing the Health Ministry of lack of transparency on Barts Medical School. Medical students warned of negative effects on their…

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Constitutional Court turns down a request by Repubblika about government appointments to the judiciary – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont publishes a story about four young people who completed their apprenticeship at the General Workers Union. The students are following the programme in administration and secretarial studies at MCAST. L-Orizzont …

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Constitutional Court declares that a system of judiciary appointments at the Prime Minister’s discretion is not satisfactory – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with a declaration by the Constitutional Court that a system of judiciary appointments at the Prime Minister’s discretion is not satisfactory in present times. NGO Reppubblika is contesting…

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PN MEP David Casa asks European Commission if it will investigate ties between IIP agents and the government – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent follows the discussion about the AUM application too and quotes Planning Authority Board chairman Vince Cassar who said that he could not agree with the designs presented by the…

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Woman claims she was forced by authorities to sign documents surrendering her children – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that both sides in the dispute over working conditions of care workers employed by private contractors are confident they will reach an agreement. Earlier in the week the General…

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Lands Authority Board of Governors today to vote on the transferring of powers to the CEO – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that the Lands Authority Board of Governors will today take a vote on the transferring of powers to the CEO. PN Leaders Adrian Delia called on the members of…

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Works set to begin on roundabout linking traffic routes in St Andrew’s, Pembroke and Madliena – The Headlines: Business Today

Business Today announces that works are set to begin on a roundabout linking traffic routes in St Andrew’s, Pembroke and Madliena. The paper says the new infrastructure will improve the…

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Sanctions by the US Treasury against Darren Debono may be unconstitutional – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont claims that the Cost of Living Adjustment for the coming year can go up to €4 weekly to reflect the rise in prices this year. The paper says the…

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