Newspaper Review

The Stars Group cut about 50 jobs from its Malta office – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly reports that gaming company The Stars Group cut about 50 jobs from its Malta office and relocated some services to Bulgaria and Dublin. The company said…

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Economy Minister Chris Cardona filmed discussing business with businessman Luke Chetcuti – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent asks Economy Minister Chris Cardona about ties with businessman Luke Chetcuti after a video emerged of the two discussing business over dinner. A spokesperson did not reply directly…

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PN Leader Adrian Delia says that dark clouds are gathering over the Prime Minister – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said called for political responsibility to be shouldered following ‘shocking’ revelations about the IIP programme by a French TV outlet. Delia said that dark…

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Stricter rules for non-EU citizens for residency permit – The Headlines: The Times

The Times reveals that a Wasteserv employee fell ill after inhaling fumes from the incinerator in Marsa. A company spokesperson confirmed the incident but denied reports of other recent…

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Victim Support Malta says victims of rape often feel that justice is not being served – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont announces a meeting between the General Workers Union and the government to discuss the rosters of care workers. The union registered an industrial dispute over discriminatory conditions offered by…

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Parliamentary Secretary Julia Farrugia Portelli says not afraid to face police investigations after claims by an IIP agent – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today speaks to Parliamentary Secretary responsible for citizenship Julia Farrugia Portelli who said she is not afraid to face any possible police investigations in relation to claims by an…

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PL Deputy Leader Fearne says the late Hugo Chetcuti family never donated to him personally or to the party – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent asks PL Deputy Leader Chris Fearne about ‘help’ received by the late Hugo Chetcuti or his family as aired recordings seem to suggest. Fearne said the Chetcutis never…

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Thomas Cook collapse affects Malta flight: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont follows the closure of British travel company Thomas Cook which left 165,000 stranded around the world. The paper says that only one flight was affected at the Malta airport…

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Choice of public inquiry members is Prime Minister’s prerogative: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

The Independent speaks to former Faculty of Laws Dean Prof. Kevin Aquilina about the members of the Caruana Galizia public inquiry. Aquilina quotes the law which states that the power…

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PN wants IIP suspension with immediate effect: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon carries a statement by the Nationalist Party calling for the immediate suspension of the IIP after the revelations by the French outlet. The PN wants an investigation into every…

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Malta meeting reaches agreement on migrant rescue operations: The Headlines – The Times of Malta

The Times also covers the meeting and says that details of the rescue framework will be made public after discussion with EU states. EU Commissioner for migration Dimitris Avramopoulos said…

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MUT president Marco Bonnici says government is taking the’ easy way out’ in importing teachers – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent says that Transport Malta revoked the license of a parking attendant and temporarily suspended another three in 2018. Another person acting as a parker without a license…

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Prime Minister is using public money to back minister Ian Borg’s bid for the party’s leadership – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports that court proceedings against former parish priest Deo Debono will start this morning. Debono is accused of involvement in theft of sacred artworks and antique silver from religious convents…

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Six priests were defrocked in Malta following abuse reports – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont announces an industrial dispute by the General Workers Union with the Health Ministry over the employment conditions of care workers engaged by private contractor Healthmark. L-Orizzont quotes Pope Francis…

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Director and shareholder of Satabank was the bank’s main client – The Headlines: The Times

The Times reveals that the director and shareholder of Satabank was the bank’s main client through another payment company. The paper says that a system of virtual IBANs meant that…

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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat quells rumours of his resignation but is leaving the exit door open – The Headlines: Illum

Illum follows the story about a suspended parish priest who was arrested by the police over suspicions of involvement in theft of sacred art from the convent. The paper says…

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Political Survey shows PL’s gap grew by 7% since 2017 general election – The Headlines: It-Torċa

It-Torċa reveals that a government employee following a course in China has been sent back to Malta after allegedly filing a false police report. Another story in the paper covers…

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Critical shortage of teachers as scholastic year starts tomorrow – The Headlines: Il-Mument

Il-Mument reports on the Independence Day celebrations and quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that the party must look towards the future of the country. Archbishop Charles Scicluna said…

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15 of 37 quarries with ERA permit are either closed or not accepting construction waste – The Headlines: The Independent on Sunday

The Independent on Sunday speaks to Peter Omtzigt, Council of Europe rapporteur on the murder of Caruana Galizia, following the announcement of the public probe. He confirmed he is examining…

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Allegations that Opposition MPs ‘supported a criminal activity’– The Headlines: Kulħadd

Kulħadd says that a section of MPs within the Nationalist Party is urging leader Adrian Delia to oppose the Daphne Caruana Galizia public inquiry. The paper says the PN parliamentary group…

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Resistance to change PN’s name to Partit Popolari, recommendation to change party logo and anthem too – The Headlines: The Sunday Times

The Sunday Times also reports on the agreed meeting which is expected to take place towards the beginning of October. The Caruana Galizia family criticised the government for ‘failing to…

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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat accepted a request for a meeting by the Caruana Galizia family – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today says that Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has accepted a request for a meeting by the Caruana Galizia family over concerns about the composition of the Commission that was…

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Formal request by PN for the Parliamentary Accounts Committee to investigate severance packages to FSA employees – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon leads with a formal request by the Nationalist Party for the Parliamentary Accounts Committee to investigate severance packages that were reportedly offered to Financial Services Authority employees. In-Nazzjon covers an interview…

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Caruana Galizia family say they would not accept to be ‘blackmailed by public servants’ – The Headlines: The Times

The Times follows the case of a priest accused of involvement in the theft of sacred works of art from a convent in Valletta. Fr Deo Debono was instructed to…

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Customs Department reported the third-highest rate of confiscated items among EU states – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont speaks to community members in Fr Debono’s parish who expressed surprise at the accusations. Many spoke about the priest’s dedication and disposition, other were dismayed at the cancellation of…

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Environment Minister Jose Herrera says dumping construction waste at sea would be a last resort – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent speaks to Environment Minister Jose Herrera about recent comments by the Prime Minister about dumping construction waste at sea. Herrera said he had floated the same idea but…

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Priest involved in the theft of sacred works of art from an Augustinian convent – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon covers an interview with PN Leader Adrian Delia by journalist Brian Hansford. Delia criticised the government for overtaking authorities and independent institutions putting thousands of jobs at risk. In-Nazzjon says that…

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Less than half of Foreign Direct Investment in Malta is genuine – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly quotes an international study which finds that 40 percent of Foreign Direct Investment worldwide is classified as ‘phantom’. The paper says that less than half of…

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CoE’s Human Rights Commissioner writes to Prime Minister to drop pending libel suits against the Caruana Galizia family – The Headlines: The Times

The Times reveals that the Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner, Dunja Mijatovic, has written to Prime Minister Muscat to drop pending libel suits against the Caruana Galizia family. In…

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Government studying possibilities of operating long-haul routes without Air Malta – The Headlines: Business Today

Business Today reveals that the government is studying possibilities of operating long-haul routes without having to rely on Air Malta. Government says that the national carrier remains the preferred option…

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Prime Minister says that the government is considering dumping construction waste in designated sea zones – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent covers a meeting between the government and the Malta Developers’ Association. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that the government is considering dumping construction waste in designated sea zones.…

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Commissioner for Standards in Public Life found no basis to investigate Keith Schembri on loaned money to Progress Press – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life found no basis to investigate allegations that Keith Schembri loaned money to Progress Press before he was appointed OPM Chief…

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Education Commissioner confirms plans to recruit foreign teachers to make up for the shortage – The Headlines: The Times

The Times also asked the Prime Minister about any intention to resign, to which he insisted that he is completely focused on his job. The paper says speculation that Muscat will…

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Upcoming budget will place a stronger emphasis on pensioners and the housing sector – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that the upcoming budget will place a stronger emphasis on pensioners and the housing sector. Finance Minister Edward Scicluna said that the government is aiming at achieving another…

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A PN government will guarantee that institutions function independently of the government– The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon features a series of ‘scandals’ involving public entities and says that a new story emerges every day. The paper investigates the Gozo fast ferry contract, golden handshake agreements at the…

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PM Joseph Muscat refuses to comment on whether he will step down – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent reports that two Italian coast guard officers will stand trial next month over the 2013 tragedy in which 268 migrants, including, 60 children, lost their lives at sea.…

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Two school bus drivers are accused of defiling a minor – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today leads with comments by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat indicating that the government will launch an independent inquiry into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia before the deadline…

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MFSA governor protests ‘abusive’ severance package: The Headlines – The Times

The Times reveals that a governor at the Financial Services Authority filed a judicial protest to block the watchdog’s CEO from offering a golden handshake to its COO following public disagreement.…

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PN Leader raises alarm over poverty: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon leads with an address by PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that poverty is a challenge present ‘in every category in society’ and needs to be seriously addressed. Delia…

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Environment Minister rejects MDA demands for dumping sites: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

The Independent quotes Environment Minister Jose Herrera who described expectations by the developers’ association for the government to provide dumping sites ‘a fallacy’. The minister said that the construction sector…

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New authority against financial crime set up: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont announces the launch of a national agency against economic crimes. Finance Minister Edward Scicluna, however, insisted that the fight against money laundering is bigger than any single authority or…

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Prime Minister says that the government is committed to expanding the middle class – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also quotes the Prime Minister who said that he will continue to concentrate on the economic success of the country. Turning to the budget, Muscat said that the government…

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Malta Tenant Support founder says legislation should next tackle overcrowding in housing units and quality control – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent says that the Planning Authority Board will on Thursday decide on an application to build a car showroom adjacent to a fuel station on ODZ land in Tal-Barrani,…

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