Newspaper Review

Malta IT Agency detected a cyberattack on one of the government’s web hosting facilities – The Headlines: The Times

The Times reports the Malta IT Agency detected a cyberattack on one of the government’s web hosting facilities. The paper says Russian hacker group Turla is suspected to have attempted…

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10,000 trees have been planted in one year – The Headlines: Kulħadd

Kulħadd says that three out of four people in Malta feel they are middle class, the largest rate among populations in EU countries. The paper says that the share increased…

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Expert arborist Ian Lansley describes the ecological situation in Malta as an ‘absolute nightmare’– The Headlines: The Independent on Sunday

The Independent on Sunday says that land reclamation and embellishment works at Għar l-Aħmar in Marsaxlokk announced by Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi have been carried out without approval by the…

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Presence of illegal laboratories in Malta manufacturing steroids – The Headlines: Illum

Illum reveals the presence of illegal laboratories in Malta manufacturing steroids. The paper investigates the operations and says that steroids are also being produced for exportation to some countries. Illum…

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People earning less than €9,000 a year rose by 16 percent – The Headlines: Il-Mument

Il-Mument reports that the number of people earning less than €9,000 a year rose by 16 percent, while those earning less than €6,000 increased by 3.5 percent. The paper says…

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Laurence Bernard from SOS Mediterranean says political negotiations should not take place while migrants are stranded at sea – The Headlines: It-Torċa

It-Torċa speaks to Laurence Bernard from SOS Mediterranean who said that political negotiations should not take place while migrants are stranded at sea. The paper says there are currently three…

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Moneyval report on Malta highlighting lack of resources allocated to the fight against money laundering – The Headlines: The Sunday Times

The Sunday Times quotes a draft Moneyval report on Malta highlighting lack of resources allocated to the fight against money laundering. The document says that authorities do not appear to…

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Studies suggest that there is a growing concern about over-tourism – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today leads with an announcement by a US government spokesperson denying claims that the Americans are offering fuel smuggling suspects Darren Debono and Gordon Debono reprieve in exchange for…

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SOS Malta claims many children have a poor quality of life because their families cannot cope with cost of living – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that Santa Luċija residents are concerned about the loss of trees to make way for new tunnels. The paper says the residents expect uprooted trees to be re-planted…

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Association of Consumer Rights demands publication of the agreement with sunbed operators in Għadira Bay – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent speaks to a Malta Airport spokesperson about the predicted effects of the strikes announced by Ryanair’s pilots in the UK. MIA sources say they have not received…

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Malta Financial Services Authority registered a loss of over €7 million in 2018– The Headlines: The Times

The Times reveals that one of the victims of the mass shootings in Dayton spent five years in Malta before being relocated to the US. A former colleague of Saeed…

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Launch of MGC Pharmaceuticals, the first medical cannabis company to operate from Malta – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes President George Vella who said that foreign employees must be integrated, not exploited. The President was addressing a special session of the General Workers Union’s national council. L-Orizzont…

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In a no-deal Brexit Malta would be worse hit than Italy or Cyprus – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly publishes findings of a study by the Financial Times showing the impact a no-deal Brexit scenario would have of national EU economies. Malta would be worse…

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The improvement in poverty quoted by the Prime Minister is a ‘negligible’ 0.3 percent – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon covers the story, too, and quotes sources who said that the African migrants were left out in the sun for hours without food or drink. The extras are taking…

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Reports of ‘sickening’ treatment of migrant film extras at Fort Ricasoli – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with witness accounts of ‘sickening’ treatment of migrant film extras working in a film set in Fort Ricasoli. Several members of the crew are reported to have…

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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says that seven people were lifted out of poverty every day in the last five years – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes NSO figures and says that the number of people in poverty decreased by 13,000 since 2013. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that seven people were lifted out…

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Condemnation by the Church after images of Mosta fireworks emblazoned with Nazi symbols surface – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent leads with the condemnation of ‘any form of discrimination’ by the Church after images of Mosta fireworks emblazoned with Nazi symbols surfaced. Soċjetà Filarmonika Santa Marija did…

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Health Minister Chris Fearne does not exclude plans to provide free HPV medication in the future – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont features the agreement with Għadira operators and says that new plans will be implemented from this week. Minister Konrad Mizzi said that the arrangement will provide more access to…

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Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi announces that government reached an agreement with beach operators in Għadira – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent asked Transport Minister Ian Borg whether the permit for the Santa Luċija underpass has been discussed at cabinet level. In his reply, Borg said that the cabinet…

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Transport Minister Ian Borg is ignoring criticism of capital projects – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that Transport Minister Ian Borg is ignoring criticism of capital projects while insisting that the government is sensitive to trees and the environment. The paper reports on a…

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Migrants living in Ħal Far’s China House have been evicted – The Headlines: The Times

The Times says that migrants living in Ħal Far’s China House have been evicted after the landlord gave notice of refurbishment works. The landlord said that they occupied the…

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Foreign Minister Carmelo Abela to testify today in court relating to a multi-million smuggling case – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today reveals that Foreign Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela will today testify in court in a hearing relating to a multi-million smuggling case. Suspect Darren Debono filed a judicial injunction…

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Malta loses spot in innovation ranking – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes the results of the Global Innovation Index in which Malta lost a place in the space of a year. The paper says Malta held the 16th spot in…

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Documents disprove claims made by Qala developers – The Headlines: Times of Malta

The Times investigates claims made by developers that a room in an ODZ area in Qala was once inhabited. The paper contradicts the information presented by the developers citing data…

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Immigration, housing, the environment, Malta’s major concerns – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent reports on the latest Eurobarometer survey showing a significant increase in support for the EU among member states. In Malta, citizens are mostly concerned about immigration, housing,…

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‘A hit by a truck is better than rape’ – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont carries a story of a young woman assaulted by a man whose advances at a Paceville club she had earlier declined. Attacked in St Andrew’s, the woman crawled to…

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Discrimination claims against inmates at Corradino Correctional Facilities – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon publishes a story about discrimination claims against inmates at Corradino Correctional Facilities. The paper says that the management is ‘bullying’ a prisoner who refused to be transferred to a…

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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says he will make sure that the coming budget will continue to reduce expenses for people – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont carries an interview with a 29-year-old woman, two years after she attempted suicide. She said people around her generally know her a cheerful person and do not know about…

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Women make three-fourths of applicants for social accommodation – The Headlines: The Times

The Times reports that women make three-fourths of applicants for social accommodation. A profiling exercise conducted by the Housing Authority found that there were some 1.700 single mothers on the…

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Eurostat figures show that 30 % of people in Malta could not afford a week-long holiday in 2018– The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent leads with Eurostat figures showing that 30 percent of people in Malta could not afford a week-long holiday away from home in 2018. The rate is higher…

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UĦM president Josef Vella wants an explanation on the workings behind the increase in fuel prices – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that the party has clear proposals for the country covering areas including the environment, education, and economy. Delia was a guest in…

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Public consultation process about constitutional reform launched by President George Vella – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent leads with a public consultation process about constitutional reform launched by President George Vella on Friday. A dedicated website, riformakostituzzjonali.gov.mt, has gone live to collect feedback by…

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Addition of 40 new buses to the Malta Public Transport fleet – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont reports on a rescue mission at sea by NGO Open Arms which saved 68 people from a dinghy. In another story, the paper carries the addition of 40 new…

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Concerns of an all-year hunting season – The Headlines: The Times

The Times reveals that the Ornis committee is discussing a proposal by the hunting lobby to breed birds and release them to be hunted. The idea is fuelling concerns of…

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Labour exploitation has become the new form of slavery in Malta – The Headlines: The Times

The Times quotes the CEO of the Foundation for Social Welfare Services Alfred Grixti who warned that labour exploitation has become the new form of slavery in Malta. Grixti was…

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PA approves an application for the development of the Ħal Ferħ holiday complex – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent investigates the case of a Malta-registered boat found abandoned off Libya by the country’s authorities. The chartering company told the paper that third parties were involved…

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GWU demands compensation from Government for workers, pensioners for increase in fuel prices – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that the General Workers Union is demanding that government offers compensation to workers, pensioners, and other people who will be negatively affected by the increase in fuel prices. L-Orizzont…

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New fuel rates are like what they were eight years ago, when oil prices were twice as much – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon follows the announcement of the rise in fuel prices and says that the new rates are like what they were eight years ago, when oil prices were twice as…

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Chamber of Commerce urges government to take the Rent Reform Bill ‘back to the drawing board’– The Headlines: The Times

The Times carries a Chamber of Commerce statement urging the government to take the Rent Reform Bill ‘back to the drawing board’. The Chamber argues that the proposed law does…

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Infrastructure Malta has started works on the underground tunnels in Santa Luċija – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that Infrastructure Malta has started works on the underground tunnels in Santa Luċija that was approved by the Planning Authority in September. The €20 million investment includes will…

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Drop in economic sentiment in the first quarter of the year – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly says that there was a drop in economic sentiment in the first quarter of the year. The Economic Sentiment Indicator decreased to 104.5 from 107.2; slightly…

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ERA says assessment impact of road works in Santa Luċija unlikely to be significant – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent speaks to the Environment and Resources Authority about the impact of road works in Santa Luċija. The Authority said that its assessment showed that the environmental effects…

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International oil price is at 57 dollars a barrel, one of its lowest point in the past 10 years – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes Reginald Fava from the Chamber of Commerce who said that the right of Housing Authority officials to inspect private property, proposed in the Rent Reform Bill, goes against…

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‘Inhuman’ situation at Mount Carmel hospital affecting both patients and professionals – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon describes an ‘inhuman’ situation at Mount Carmel hospital affecting both patients and professionals. The paper says that ceilings are propped up by jacks, floor tiles are broken, and medicine…

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Economist Marie Briguglio argues that widening of roads cannot cope with the number of cars in circulation – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent quotes economist Marie Briguglio who argues that widening of roads cannot cope with the number of cars in circulation. Briguglio said that the volume of vehicles today…

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