News Review
Malta: Money-laundering case against Yorgen Fenech begins
The Independent reports on the hearing of a money-laundering case brought against Yorgen Fenech. The prosecution presented chat exchanges between the businessman…
Malta: Former EU Commissioner to face charges
The Times leads with the criminal charges filed against former EU Commissioner John Dalli over allegations that his aide at the time…
Malta: Fewer people sought shelter at Dar il-Hena in 2020
L-Orizzont quotes a report by Dar il-Hena foundation indicating that the number of persons who stayed at its shelters decreased by almost…
Maltese Editors’ Perspectives
Times of Malta says that pressure on public spaces continues to increase, but the government remains obstinate in its greenwashing drive. The…
Malta: Mayor pleads with MPs to grant bay protection status
The Independent says that the mayor of Qala, Paul Buttigieg, is seeking parliamentary intervention for Ħondoq ir-Rummien Bay, insisting that the location…
Malta: PN proposes 400-bed hospital in Gozo
In-Nazzjon says that the PN is proposing a new 400-bed hospital in Gozo. The party said the facility is part of a…
Malta: Commissioner for Persons with Disability endorses home-loan guarantee scheme
L-Orizzont speaks with the Commissioner for Persons with Disability, Samantha Pace, about the New Hope Scheme offering guarantees for persons with health…
Malta: Company associated with PL offered consultancy services to Yorgen Fenech
The Times reveals that B.E.D. Limited, a company linked with the Labour Party, has invoiced Tumas Group at least twice in 2018.…
Malta: Bernard Grech decries Marsascala marina plans
Il-Mument quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech denouncing a yacht marina project in Marsascala during an event in the town. He said that…
Malta: GWU rebuffs criticism by educators’ union
It-Torċa speaks with a representative of the education section within the General Workers Union who called on teachers’ unions to work together.…
Malta: Papal visit may thwart election plans
The Independent on Sunday says that a planned visit by Pope Francis in November may delay the general election. The legislature has…
Malta: Party stations owe the taxman €5 million
The Sunday Times reveals that tax authorities have written to the media companies of the PL and the PN advising them to…