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Corporate Dispatch Daily News Feed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main headlines reviewed by our editorial and research team for today. Click on the headlines to read more: Highlights From The Caravaggio & Bernini…

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Malta Freeport overtime has decreased after Maersk reduced its operations in Malta – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that that there is expectation for the budget to offer practical solutions to a range issues including rising cost of living, high housing prices, traffic congestion and…

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Environment Minister Jose Herrera denies any land reclamation plans on the foreshore in Xgħajra – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent asks Energy Minister Joe Mizzi about plans for the Enemed site in Birżebbuġa once the oil tanks are decommissioned next year. Mizzi said the case is being discussed by…

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Prime Minister describes budget measures as a sustainable plan for a new generation of Maltese – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also quotes the Prime Minister who described the measures in the budget as a sustainable plan for a new generation of Maltese. Meanwhile, Muscat said the Labour Party is…

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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says that today’s budget will not take anything away from the public – The Headlines: The Times

The Times follows a political event on Sunday during which Prime Minister Joseph Muscat revealed that today’s budget will not take anything away from the public and will address challenges earmarked…

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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Times follows a political event on Sunday during which Prime Minister Joseph Muscat revealed that today’s budget will not take anything…

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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Sunday Times reveals that one of the three suspects in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia has been offered a reduced…

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PL MEP Alex Agius Saliba has been elected co-chair of the EP’s Intergroup committee on mental health – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that the court upheld a 2015 ruling ordering newspaper The Malta Independent to pay OPM Chief of Staff Keith Schembri €2,000 for libel damages. The court said that freedom…

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2019 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report drops Maltese banking sector nine positions to now rank 50th in the world – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes the 2019 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report in which Malta lost two places from 36th last year. The paper says that the banking sector, specifically, dropped…

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Helena Dalli refuses to comment on possibility of introduction of abortion in Malta – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent speaks to Helena Dalli after a pro-life website interpreted her answers during the European Parliament grilling as a signal to introduce abortion in Malta. The Commissioner-designate said she cannot…

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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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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Times reveals that Deutsche Bank will stop offering dollar service to institutions in Malta by the end of the year. The…

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Corporate Dispatch Daily News Feed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main headlines reviewed by our editorial and research team for today. Click on the headlines to read more: President George Vella Attends The Arraiolos…

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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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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Times leads with an announcement by HSBC bank that it will close down eight branches and open a flagship branch in…

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Corporate Dispatch Daily News Feed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main headlines reviewed by our editorial and research team for today. Click on the headlines to read more: Sylvie Goulard Rejected By Members Of…

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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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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: Business Today quotes British High Commissioner Stuart Gill who said that the UK’s Brexit plan offers a ‘reasonable compromise’ that avoids…

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Corporate Dispatch Daily News Feed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main headlines reviewed by our editorial and research team for today. Click on the headlines to read more: Two Killed In Shooting Outside Synagogue…

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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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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: Malta Today leads with plans by the government to run a Brexit drill among all state departments to test preparedness in…

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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Independent speaks to Finance Minister Edward Scicluna about Bank of Valletta’s de-risking exercise, cutting ties with several companies. The minister said…

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Corporate Dispatch Daily News Feed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main headlines reviewed by our editorial and research team for today. Click on the headlines to read more: UPDATED: Tragedy Off The Coast…

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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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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Independent quotes the Prime Minister who described the opposition as a ‘driverless car’. Speaking at a Labour Party event, Joseph Muscat…

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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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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Sunday Times claims that an unnamed businessman has emerged by investigators as a main suspect behind the killing of Daphne Caruana…

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Corporate Dispatch Daily News Feed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main headlines reviewed by our editorial and research team for today. Click on the headlines to read more: Boris Johnson ‘Will Seek Brexit Extension…

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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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Corporate Dispatch Daily News Feed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main headlines reviewed by our editorial and research team for today. Click on the headlines to read more: Police Wounded In Knife Attack On Paris…

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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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