Newspaper Review

The Times of Malta Headlines – Thursday 6th June

The Times reports on a huge rescue operation by the Armed Forces that saved 370 migrants within 12 hours. The paper says that more people in distress were rescued on…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Thursday 6th June

L-Orizzont quotes Health Minister Chris Fearne who announces that all babies born at Mater Dei hospital will be screened for heart disease. Fearne said that this will help prevention…

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The Malta Business Weekly Headlines – Thursday 6th June

The Malta Business Weekly leads with a story about OKCoin opening of a regional office in Malta as it expands its services from the US Dollar-based markets. The platform…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Thursday 6th June

In-Nazzjon also reports on the formal recommendations and says that the EU Commission is insisting on the independence of the judiciary, especially with regards to appointments and dismissal of its members.…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Wednesday 5th June

L-Orizzont announces that ARMS Ltd. employees will now be entitled to paid compassionate leave after an agreement with the General Workers Union. The leave will be applicable in cases…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Wednesday 5th June

The Malta Independent speaks to Mark Anthony Sammut who resigned his role as president of the PN’s Executive Council following heavy defeat at the elections. Sammut accused the party leadership…

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The Malta Today Headlines – Wednesday 5th June

Malta Today leads with an EU-wide study showing that minimum wage in Malta had the fourth-lowest increase among 22 countries this year. Eurofound reports an increase of 0.9 percent…

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The Times of Malta Headlines – Wednesday 5th June

The Times reports that the Planning Authority has moved to close an illegal batching plant in an active quarry in Kerċem. The paper says heavy vehicles and machinery have been…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Wednesday 5th June

In-Nazzjon reports on industrial actions by the Union of Teachers cancelling exams in Maltese and mathematics. Union president Marco Bonnici told the paper that directives were issued in September to…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Monday 3rd June

In-Nazzjon says that Roberta Metsola has been named the PN’s Head of Delegation in European Parliament after an announcement by party leader Adrian Delia on Sunday. Delia said the PN…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Monday 3rd June

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Joseph Muscat who said that the next budget will provide for increases in pensions and student stipends. Muscat was addressing a political event to celebrate…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Monday 3rd June

The Malta Independent seeks Jason Azzopardi’s reaction after PN Leader Adrian Delia told the press he will not ‘waste any more time’ on the MP’s posts. Azzopardi said he…

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The Times of Malta Headlines – Monday 3rd June

The Times says that the PN Gozo committee is challenging Jean Pierre Debono’s co-option to the parliamentary seat by the party executive. In a letter asking for the decision to…

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It-Torca Headlines – Sunday 2nd June

It-Torċa says that if the MEP election results were to be projected onto a general election turnout rate, the PL would have won by around 60,000 votes. Statistician Vincent…

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Illum Headlines – Sunday 2nd June

Illum says that several PN MPs said that Simon Busuttil was ready to resign after the party lost the 2014 MEP election by 33,000 votes. The paper says that the…

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Malta Today Headlines – Sunday 2nd June

Malta Today says that Adrian Delia’s leadership of the Nationalist Party went unchallenged during a meeting of the party’s Executive Council on Saturday. Council president Mark Anthony Sammut, however, resigned…

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Kulħadd Headlines – Sunday 2nd June

Kulħadd says that PN MP Chris Said is planning to split the Opposition parliamentary group after the party co-opted Jean Pierre Debono to the seat resigned by David Stellini. The…

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The Independent on Sunday Headlines – Sunday 2nd June

The Independent on Sunday covers the local council election results with the Labour Party winning 47 out of 68. The Nationalist Party won 19 councils, trailing the PL by…

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Il-Mument Headlines – Sunday 2nd June

Il-Mument leads with the co-option of Jean Pierre Debono to parliament on the Opposition side. The PN Executive Council chose between allocating the seat to the 7th and the 13th…

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The Sunday Times Headlines – Sunday 2nd June

The Sunday Times quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who says he does not intend to step down and will, instead, start preparing for the next general election. Delia told journalists…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Thursday 30th May

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that he will continue to listen to people to plan for the future with them. Delia said that he humbly accepts…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Thursday 30th May

L-Orizzont says that the results in the first 23 Local Council elections reflect the trends in the MEP elections handing the Labour Party important wins. The paper says that…

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The Times of Malta Headlines – Thursday 30th May

The Times speaks to former Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi who said that PN Leader Adrian Delia must put himself to the test. Gonzi says that the party needs to…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Thursday 30th May

The Malta Independent speaks to Council of Europe special rapporteur Pieter Omtzigt after the CoE rejected amendments sought by the government to the Malta country report. Omtzigt urged the…

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The Malta Business Weekly Headlines – Thursday 30th May

The Malta Business Weekly leads with the relocation of gaming giant Bet365 from Gibraltar to Malta amid Brexit uncertainty. Company management last week informed its 500-strong workforce of the…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Wednesday 29th May

In-Nazzjon covers PN Leader’s participation in an EPP summit in Brussels as leaders discuss the next President of the European Commission. Delia told the paper that the PN will…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Wednesday 29th May

L-Orizzont carries Francesco Fenech’s testimony who denied any involvement with the killing. Fenech admitted that he was with Lorin Scicluna in Attard that evening, but said they went their separate…

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The Times of Malta Headlines – Wednesday 29th May

The Times also follows the session in which the court heard that Scicluna and Francesco feared an invasion of Malta by migrants. The soldiers frequently complained that there are…

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Malta Today Headlines – Wednesday 29th May

Malta Today leads with the resignation of Opposition MP David Stellini who says that the political system in Malta is too partisan to reap results for the electorate. The Nationalist…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Wednesday 29th May

The Malta Independent reports on the compilation of evidence against suspended AFM soldiers accused of killing Lassane Cisse in a drive-by shooting in Ħal Far. The court found enough evidence…

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The Malta Today Headlines – Monday 27th May

Malta Today describes the results ‘Delia’s Disater’ as the Nationalist Party trails the Labour Party by more than 19 percent. The paper reports that Imperium Europa attracted 10,000 votes…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Monday 27th May

In-Nazzjon says that the PN accepts the electoral result ‘with the greatest humility’ as it announces Labour’s victory of the fourth MEP seat. The paper says the European People’s…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Monday 27th May

L-Orizzont says that the PL received a total of 55.9 percent of the votes vast while the PN collected 36.2 percent. Via CiConsulta BeInformed Media Monitoring Service

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Monday 27th May

The Malta Independent leads with the results of the European Parliament elections which elected four PL candidates: Miriam Dalli, Alfred Sant, Alex Agius Saliba, and Josianne Cutajar; and two PN…

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The Times Headlines – Monday 27th May

The Times quotes Prime Minister Joseph Muscat who described the Labour Party victory ‘historic’ as the party won by 51,000 votes more than the Nationalist Party. PN Leader Adrian…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Saturday 25th May

L-Orizzont says that the Inspector testifying in the case against the soldiers told the court they initially went out to shoot stray cats. Sciclulna was behind the wheel when they…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Saturday 25th May

In-Nazzjon says that an alarmed Scicluna asked Fenech what he was doing firing at migrants; Fenech is reported to have threatened to shoot him as well if he did…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Saturday 25th May

The Malta Independent reports on the evidence in court against the two AFM soldiers accused with the killing of Cisse Lassane in the Ħal Far drive-by shooting in April.…

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The Times Headlines – Saturday 25th May

The Times carries a story about an elderly couple who is afraid to leave their home after being mugged a week ago. The Sliema couple, aged 87 and 91, say…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Friday 24th May

L-Orizzont speaks to Kasia Lyekowska who was involved in a traffic accident on a motorbike a year ago. Lyekowska said that her body was broken but the greatest pain was…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Friday 24th May

In-Nazzjon says that political parties brought their month-long campaigns to a close on Thursday and today marks a day of reflection. Elections were held in hospitals yesterday, while electoral agents…

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The Times Headlines – Friday 24th May

The Times reports that the Maltese Paediatric Association is calling for the introduction of mandatory vaccinations for children living in Malta. Paediatricians said in a statement that the full immunisation…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Friday 24th May

The Malta Independent speaks to election process veteran Louis Fsadni who said that the counting of votes will be faster if voters mark their preferences clearly and in the centre…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Thursday 23rd May

In-Nazzjon says that Adrian Delia delivered a confident and convincing performance in the final debate. The paper says that the Prime Minister failed to give clear answers on tax harmonisation…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Thursday 23rd May

L-Orizzont also reports on the debate and quotes Joseph Muscat who dismissed claims by Adrian Delia that the European Socialists want to impose tax harmonisation and abortion. Muscat said…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Thursday 23 rd May

The Malta Independent reports on a ‘cordial’ final debate between the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader ahead of the elections on Saturday. The two leaders discussed a range…

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The Malta Business Weekly Headlines – Thursday 23rd May

The Malta Business Weekly reports a drop in the Economic Sentiment Indicator to 107.2 in the final quarter of 2018, from 114.6 in the third quarter. ESI fell below…

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The Times Headlines – Thursday 23rd May

The Times also covers the debate and quotes Prime Minister Joseph Muscat that the government should have been more sensitive to environmental issues. Turning to the Individual Investor Programme, Adrian…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Wednesday 22 May

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Joseph Muscat at a political event in Żejtun who used campaign slogans and appealed for voters to ‘be with him again to show that Malta is…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Wednesday 22 May

The Malta Independent leads with a Council of Europe warning about a weak system of checks and balances in Malta that is ‘seriously undermining rule of law’. A draft…

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The Times Headlines – Wednesday 22 May

The Times quotes Aditus foundation director Neil Falzon who disagrees with the Prime Minister’s comments that there is shift in public mood towards racism. Falzon said there is nothing to…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Wednesday 22 May

In-Nazzjon says that Malta’s reputation has been clouded by a government that is attracting harsh criticism. PN Leader Adrian Delia said that EU states look at Malta as a…

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Malta Today Headlines – Wednesday 22 May

Malta Today carries an interview with PN MP and MEP candidate David Stellini who says that unless the political funding system is revised parties will remain dependant of big business,…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Monday 20th May

The Malta Independent says that two AFM soldiers, Francesco Fenech, 21, and Lorin Scicluna, 22, were charged with the murder of Lassane Cisse in the drive-by shooting in Triq il-Ġebel,…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Monday 20th May

L-Orizzont says that the accused appeared calm in court while the charges were being brought against them. At one point, though, Scicluna’s eyes were filled with anguish when he saw…

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The Times of Malta Headlines – Monday 20th May

The Times says that the soldiers pleaded not guilty but no request for bail was made. In the same incident, two other migrants were wounded with shots from a firearm…

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It-Torċa Headlines – Sunday 19th May

It-Torċa places the Labour Party at just under 57 percent of the vote, trailed by the Nationalist Party with 37 percent. The survey shows Alternattiva Demokratika in third place.…

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