19
Aug
18
Aug
Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing
Good morning, These are today's main stories carried by Malta's newspapers. Malta Today quotes World Health Organisation figures showing that measle cases in Malta increased by 500 percent in the…
17
Aug
Eurostat figures show that Maltese holidaymakers are the EU’s third-highest spenders – The Headlines: The Malta Independent
The Malta Independent says that the Central Bank has revised the GDP forecast for 2019 downwards by 0.1 percent after an unnamed project in the private sector has been delayed. The…
17
Aug
Reinforced IT infrastructure repelled a recent hacking attempt into the government’s systems – The Headlines: The Times
The Times reveals that Foreign Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela will meet representatives of the Russian government next week after the Kremlin blocked attempts by Malta to impose UN sanctions on suspected…
17
Aug
Central Bank projections indicate that economic growth is expected to keep its pace of 4.4% between 2019-2021– The Headlines: L-Orizzont
L-Orizzont also reports on projections by the Central Bank and says that economic growth is expected to keep its pace of 4.4 percent between 2019 and 2021. Jobs are expected to…
17
Aug
Increase in the circulation of false banknotes, especially €20 and €50 notes – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon
In-Nazzjon says that a woman is in critical condition after a traffic accident in Mġarr Road, Għajnsielem; a man and a child travelling in the other car are suffering grievous injuries.…
17
Aug
Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing
Good morning, These are today's headlines from Malta's Newspapers. The Malta Independent says that the Central Bank has revised the GDP forecast for 2019 downwards by 0.1 percent after an unnamed…
16
Aug
Corporate Dispatch Daily News Feed Roundup
Good evening, These are the main headlines for today: British PM ‘Deeply Shocked And Appalled’ By Murder Of Police Constable Indonesia Plans To Move Capital From Jakarta Cathay Pacific…
16
Aug
GRTU deputy president Philip Fenech says that Airbnb has become an intrinsic part of Malta’s tourism sector – The Headlines: The Malta Independent
The Malta Independent quotes Archbishop Charles Scicluna who, during the Santa Marija mass in Mosta on Thursday, prayed for the migrants stranded at sea waiting for Europe to ‘open the gates…
16
Aug
Man rescued from a rubber boat by the Armed Forces on Monday recounts his journey – The Headlines: The Times
The Times publishes an interview with a man rescued from a rubber boat by the Armed Forces on Monday. Mohammed Adam Oga, from Ethiopia, said that he was the sole survivor…
16
Aug
‘Worrying conditions’ are effecting patients as well as staff at Mount Carmel hospital – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon
In-Nazzjon speaks to an unnamed health professional who says that the situation at Mount Carmel hospital is being ignored by the government. The source says that the ‘worrying conditions’ are having…
16
Aug
Industrial relations between HSBC employees and the bank is in a critical situation – The Headlines: L-Orizzont
L-Orizzont carries a story about a 28-year-old woman from the Ivory Coast stranded on the Ocean Viking rescue ship. The mother of six says she would rather die at sea that…
16
Aug
Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing
Good morning These are the main stories for today. The Times publishes an interview with a man rescued from a rubber boat by the Armed Forces on Monday. Mohammed Adam Oga,…
15
Aug
Corporate Dispatch Daily News Feed Roundup
Good evening, These are the main headlines for today: Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has written a letter to Matteo Salvini stressing the importance of his responsibility as a Minister…
15
Aug
No control over pesticides used in imported agricultural produce – The Headlines: L-Orizzont
L-Orizzont speaks to a mother-of-three about challenges single-parents face in finding a job. The 28-year-old talks about prejudice that people carry, assuming that single-parents want to live off social welfare.…
15
Aug
Price of Panadol tablets will increase by about 13 cents – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon
In-Nazzjon says that nurses and staff at Mount Carmel face everyday challenges as more wards are being closed down instead of being renovated. The paper says that management is pressuring…
15
Aug
Mount Carmel hospital set up beds in corridors in response to the shortage of wards – The Headlines: The Times
The Times says that Mount Carmel hospital set up beds in corridors in response to the shortage of wards. The Union of Midwives and Nurses instructed members to refuse adding…
15
Aug
Ryanair is relocating bases in France, Italy and Germany to Malta – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly
The Malta Business Weekly reveals that Ryanair is relocating bases in France, Italy and Germany to Malta, incorporating them into the recently established Malta Air. Staff taxation advantages is a…
15
Aug
Commissioner for Animal Welfare Dennis Montebello calls for an end to horse street racing – The Headlines: The Malta Independent
The Malta Independent quotes Commissioner for Animal Welfare Dennis Montebello who called for an end to horse street racing, a tradition in Victoria. He argued that asphalt and tarmac surfaces…
14
Aug
Corporate Dispatch Daily NewsFeed Roundup
Good evening, These are the main headlines for today: Open Arms Heading Towards Lampedusa After Italian Court Orders Lift Of Ban No US-UK Trade Deal If Brexit Endangers N.…
14
Aug
National Council for the Elderly criticises the government for neglecting the elderly – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon
In-Nazzjon publishes an interview with Peter Paul Bonnici representing the National Council for the Elderly who said that pensioners have to make do to get by until the end of…
14
Aug
Woman captured on video being pelted with eggs at a bachelor’s party is known to authorities as a vulnerable person – The Headlines: The Times
The Times quotes a UN Refugee Agency statement warning of a ‘race against time’ as 500 migrants aboard two rescue ships remain stranded at sea. The EU Commission also urged…
14
Aug
UN is investigating North Korea over a series of cyber-attacks targeting 17 countries, including Malta – The Headlines: The Malta Independent
The Malta Independent reveals that the United Nations is investigating North Korea over a series of cyber-attacks targeting 17 countries, including Malta. The €13 million hacking attempt on Bank of…
14
Aug
Transport Malta is adding another 130 charging points for electric vehicles – The Headlines: L-Orizzont
L-Orizzont speaks to Parliamentary Secretary for Animal Welfare Clint Camilleri about the new horse-carriages regulations introduced last month. Camilleri said that frequent inspections are being carried out and most operators…
14
Aug
Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing
Good morning These are the main stories for today. The Malta Independent reveals that the United Nations is investigating North Korea over a series of cyber-attacks targeting 17 countries, including…
13
Aug
Degiorgio brothers request evidence of phone taps – The Headlines: The Times of Malta
The Times reports that Alfred and George Degiorgio, accused with the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, demand evidence to be presented within 24 hours that their phones where tapped by…
13
Aug
EU Summit on migration heading to Malta – The Headlines: L-Orizzont
L-Orizzont reveals that an EU summit on migration will be held in Malta in September. Experts in the field from Germany, France, Italy and Malta will take part in technical…
13
Aug
Parliament committee turns down discussion on trees – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon
In-Nazzjon reports that the government side blocked requests by the opposition to discuss the destruction of trees in the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Planning. The government argued that the…
13
Aug
PA proposes limit on number of fuel stations – The Headlines: The Malta Independent
The Malta Independent says that a public consultation exercise will be launched for the third time about the fuel station policy after changes have been made to the original proposals.…
13
Aug
Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing
Good morning These are the main stories for today. The Malta Independent says that a public consultation exercise will be launched for the third time about the fuel station policy…
12
Aug
Corporate Dispatch Daily NewsFeed Roundup
Good evening, These are the main headlines for today: Strong Earthquake Shakes South Island In New Zealand Red Alert For 11 Italian Cities As Heatwave Peaks British MPs Running Out…
12
Aug
Economist Gordon Cordina says that while the economy keeps growing at a fast pace we need to make sure is it sustainable for everyone – The Headlines: L-Orizzont
L-Orizzont speaks to economist Gordon Cordina following Malta’s A (High) rating by credit rating agency DBRS. Cordina said that while the economy keeps growing at a fast pace we need…
12
Aug
Irregular fuel invoices claimed for refund by prison wardens – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon
In-Nazzjon reports cases of irregular fuel invoices claimed for refund by prison wardens for the purchase of diesel from jerry-cans. The paper says that authorities have not investigated the practice…
12
Aug
73 persons reported missing this year still not found – The Headlines: The Malta Independent
The Malta Independent reveals that the police received 373 reports for missing persons this year, with 73 still not found. The police explained that many of those that remain missing…
12
Aug
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…
12
Aug
Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing
Good morning These are the main stories for today. The Times reports the Malta IT Agency detected a cyberattack on one of the government’s web hosting facilities. The paper says…
11
Aug
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…
11
Aug
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…
11
Aug
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…
11
Aug
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…
11
Aug
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…
11
Aug
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…
11
Aug
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…
11
Aug
Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing
Good morning, Your morning briefing with the latest headlines and news from Malta, Europe and around the world. Start Your Day Informed. British Prime Minister announced new plans in an…
10
Aug
Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing
Good morning, These are the headlines for today's morning briefing No one injured in second explosion in a week in Copenhagen Girl, whose video of her crying for the cutting…
09
Aug
Corporate Dispatch Daily NewsFeed Roundup
Good evening, These are the main headlines for today: Jeremy Corbyn Asks For Boris Johnson To Be Blocked From Forcing No-Deal During An Election Pope Francis Warns Against Nationalism,…
09
Aug
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…
09
Aug
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…
09
Aug
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…
09
Aug
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…
09
Aug
Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing
Good morning These are the headlines for today. Italian online betting firm based in Malta accused of failing to declare € 4 billion Italy PM Conte requests explanation from Salvini…
08
Aug
Corporate Dispatch Daily NewsFeed Roundup
Good evening, These are the main headlines for today: Italian Government Coalition is finished, only way forward was new elections – Salvini Microsoft To Drive AI Technology For A More…
08
Aug
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…
08
Aug
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…
08
Aug
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…
08
Aug
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…
08
Aug
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…
08
Aug
Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing
Good morning These are the headlines from Malta, Europe and around the world. US wanted to spy on Maltese PM and Keith Schembri over Russian refueling Further problems expected for…
