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Malta: Banks introduce concessions to help clients
The Independent says that several banks are offering moratoria and incentives for personal clients to ease repayments of home loans and other…
Malta: New relief initiatives for businesses to be launched
L-Orizzont reveals that new measures to support businesses and protect jobs will be announced by government following a Cabinet meeting on Monday…
Malta: PN proposes specific Covid-19 fund for Gozo
In-Nazzjon says that the Nationalist Party proposed a set of measures addressing the needs of Gozo, including the setting up of a…
Malta: Non-essential businesses close indefinitely
The Times leads with government’s order for closure of shops and services that fall within the non-essential category to limit the spread…
Malta: PN Leader accuses government of penny-pinching with workers
In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that the government is being tight-fisted with business and workers and called for an…
Malta: Covid-19 cases reach 90 in two weeks
The Independent reports that 17 new coronavirus cases have been found by the health authorities, ten of which were travel related and…
Malta: Prime Minister hints at new stimulus package for companies
L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who said that the government wants to rescue businesses and make sure that jobs are not…
Malta: Three in four concerned about impact on their finances
The Sunday Times publishes survey results showing that nine in ten people believe the virus outbreak will cause significant damage to Malta.…
Malta: Equality Minister warns employers against taking advantage of crisis
It-Torċa quotes Justice and Equality Minister Edward Zammit Lewis who said that workers must not be used by employers to negotiate on…
Malta: Over 12,000 approved planning applications in a year
The Independent on Sunday says that 12,500 planning applications for dwellings were approved in 2019, around 400 less than the previous year.…
Malta: Social partners urge government to beef up rescue plan
Illum speaks to trade unions and employers’ associations who said that, unless improved measures are introduced by government, businesses will fail, and…
Malta: PN promises more proposals to support business
Il-Mument quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who urged government to allocate ‘serious and direct’ aid to safeguard the income of workers and…