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A joint effort by all stakeholders to fight financial crime

The fight against money laundering and other financial crime, has over the past years, been strengthened as a result of significant changes and improvements across both regulatory and investigative authorities…

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Maltese Editors Perspectives

The Malta Independent calls for a thorough reform at PBS saying the national broadcaster has once again proved that it is anything but impartial when it comes to presenting the…

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Malta: PN MP says energy consumption from interconnector reduced to a fifth of capacity

In-Nazzjon quotes PN spokesperson for Energy Ryan Callus who said that supply from the interconnector with Sicily fell by more than half since 2015. Last year, just over a fifth…

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Malta: Health Minister unconcerned by Cabinet members spotted at local feast

The Independent reports that Health Minister Chris Fearne defended the presence of several Cabinet ministers who were seen at the Żebbuġ parish feast last weekend. He said that they have…

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Malta: A third admit to seeking personal favours for public services

The Times quotes study results by Transparency International which found that a third of people in Malta have leaned on their personal connections to access public services such as social…

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Malta: Commissioner raises alarm about domestic abuse on elderly

L-Orizzont speaks with Commissioner for the Elderly Mary Vella who said that abuse on the elderly is a growing problem, both in terms of incidence and complexity. Dr Vella said…

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Malta: Industrial production eclipses EU average in April

Industrial production rose by 5.6 per cent between March and April, the second-highest rate among EU members. Figures by Eurostat show that the increase outpaced the EU average of 0.5…

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Malta: PN leader says mental health should be given same priority as physical health

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who said that the health system should treat physical wellbeing and mental wellbeing equally. He pledged that a PN government would fight the stigma…

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Malta: Developers suggest eight-hour day for heavy machinery

L-Orizzont reveals that the developers’ association is demanding a review of the hours during which heavy construction equipment is allowed to operate. The lobby is proposing a time window between…

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Malta: Diabetic minors to be provided with monitoring service after test project

The Independent reports that a pilot project providing continuous monitoring to minors living with type 1 diabetes will be extended. The project measures the glucose levels of patients and is…

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Malta: Interconnector used at around a fifth of its capacity last year

The Times says that the supply of energy from the interconnector fell from 78 per cent when it first started operating in 2015 to 22 per cent last year. The…

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Malta: Bernard Grech lashes out at Joseph Muscat payout

Il-Mument quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who said that the reported €120,000 termination package paid to former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat was unacceptable in a ‘normal country’. He criticised the…

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Malta: Catering sector enduring staffing crisis

The Independent on Sunday speaks with the CEO of the Hotels and Restaurants Association, Andrew Agius Muscat, who warned that shortness of employees in the sector is turning into an…

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Malta: Retired superintendent to face corruption charges

The Sunday Times reveals that the former head of the police anti-money laundering unit, Ray Aquilina, will face charges for corruption and tax evasion. Investigations into leaks from the Caruana…

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Malta: Farmers raise alarm about microplastics in the food chain

It-Torċa speaks with agricultural workers who raised concerns about the threat of microplastics to food production. They said that there are currently no rules to control the disintegration of plastics…

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Malta: Three-fourths want reopening of entertainment venues

Illum publishes survey results showing that 74 per cent of the population agrees that clubs and entertainment establishments should open for fully vaccinated people. A fifth of respondents said it…

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Malta: Government mulling ratification of EU sports betting convention

Malta Today says that Malta’s veto on a sports betting convention is complicating assessment by the Financial Action Task Force. A government official told the paper that the country may…

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Malta: PN Leader calls for new corporate tax regime

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who said that the party is developing a new tax system that supports local businesses. His comments came during a visit to a furniture…

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Malta: Health Minister says pandemic brought under control

L-Orizzont quotes Health Minister Chris Fearne who said that the Covid-19 situation in Malta is now under control but warned that the pandemic is still raging in most countries and…

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Malta: Marsa murder suspect arrested

The Independent says that a police investigation into a murder led to an arrest of a suspect. The 25-year-old man tried to flee through the roof of his residence when…

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Malta: Mass events return for vaccinated persons

The Times says that seated mass events can resume for fully vaccinated persons from July 5. Attendance will be limited to 100 people at first and expected to increase to…

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Malta: Production grows across the board for the first time in a year

Industrial Production increased by 5.3 per cent in April compared to the previous month, registering growth across all major groupings for the first month in twelve months. The Index of…

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Malta: Property transactions decrease in May but total value increases

Final deeds of property sales in May surpassed a total value of €300 million for the first time since October 2018. Figures by the National Statistics Office show transactions adding…

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Shark Attack Thriller ‘The Wreck’ Sets Malta Shoot for September

Variety reports that high concept survival thriller “The Wreck” will start shooting in Malta in September. The entertainment website adds that Altitude Film Sales has boarded high concept survival thriller…

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Malta: PN proposes international cargo hub

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who proposed an international intermodal hub for cargo logistics. Visiting the Valletta Cruise Port in Valletta, Grech said that the maritime sector should play…

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Government launches ten-year economic vision: The Headline – The Independent

The Independent reports on the publication of a consultation document by the government on Malta economic priorities in the next decade. Addressing the launch event, Prime Minister Robert Abela stressed…

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Planning Authority approves Pembroke megadevelopment: The Headline – The Times

The Times leads with the approval of the City Centre project in Pembroke by the Planning Authority Board on Thursday. Four members voted in favour and three against while five…

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Malta: Some cultural events to be allowed from next month

L-Orizzont said that the government will announce new protocols allowing vaccinated people to join cultural events from July. Culture Minister Jose Herrera is expected to give out the details today.…

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Maltese Editors Perspectives

The Times of Malta argues that overpopulation is a matter that should be brought out in the open and discussed in order to avoid serious societal and environmental consequences. The…

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Emirates Restarts Flights To Malta Via Larnaca

Emirates has announced it will resume three weekly services to Malta via Larnaca, Cyprus, from 14 July 2021, further expanding its European network to 34 destinations, and offering customers worldwide…

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Malta: PN unveils mental health reform proposals

In-Nazzjon reports the launch of a nine-point plan for mental health by the Nationalist Party. The reform envisages the building of a new dedicated hospital and expanding community services. Read…

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Malta: Over 70,000 visited Gozo over the long weekend

L-Orizzont says that more than 70,000 people crossed to Gozo over the long weekend, most of them on the Sette Giugno national holiday. Compared with the same period last year,…

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Malta: Diving schools fear slow recovery

The Malta Business Weekly carries an interview with the chairman of the professional diving schools association, Simon Sciberras, who warned that the industry in Malta will take years to recover…

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Malta: Prime Minister wants to dialogue with EU Commission

Business Today quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who declared that Malta wants an open dialogue with the European Commission about the golden passport scheme. He said, however, that the government…

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Malta: Government defends passport scheme

The Independent quotes a government statement insisting that citizenship is the competence of national governments in the EU. Malta was reacting to a formal letter of notice by the European…

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Malta: EU Commission takes first step against citizenship programme

The Times reports that the European Commission sent Malta a letter of formal notice over its Individual Investor Programme arguing that acquisition of nationality in member states should respect EU…

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EU Commission announces infringement procedures against Malta

The European Commission has announced a number of infringement decisions vis-a-vis Malta in the latest package of infringements announced earlier on Thursday. The infringements vary from the passport selling scheme…

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Malta among five Mediterranean countries to give green light to deal on EASO

Ministers from the EU’s Mediterranean countries have given their backing to a temporary deal to strengthen the EU’s asylum agency — the first sign of movement in a migration debate…

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Malta: Government yet to present recovery strategy to EU

In-Nazzjon says that the government has not submitted its economic recovery plan to the EU, one of the only member states left to present their proposals. The paper said that…

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Malta: European Commission directs Degiorgrio brothers to Europol

The Times says that the European Commission advised suspected killers Alfred and George Degiorgio to share any relevant information with Europol. The brothers wrote to the Commission last month protesting…

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Malta: Police seize record-breaking 740kg cocaine at the Freeport

L-Orizzont says that the police have intercepted 740 kilograms of cocaine at the Freeport with a market value of up to €100 million. The substance was hidden in a container…

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Malta: Eight in ten believe legalised prostitution increases violence

The Independent quotes survey results indicating that 80 per cent of the population are concerned that the legalisation of prostitution would lead to higher violence in society. The study was…

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Malta says UK decision to keep island off safe travel list was ‘political’

Britain ignored scientific advice and instead took a political decision when it failed to put Malta on its list of safe travel destinations, Malta Foreign Minister Evarist Bartolo said. Britain…

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Malta: Government plans second interconnector by 2025

Malta Today leads with a statement by Energy Minister Miriam Dalli announcing a second interconnector cable expected to be completed by 2025. The project will link with Ragusa in Sicily…

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Malta customs seize record 740kg of cocaine destined to Europe

A record breaking 740 kg of cocaine intercepted by Malta Customs at the Freeport. Due to high purity, street value estimated between 90 and 100 million euro. Malta Customs has,…

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Maltese Editors Perspectives

The Times of Malta says that after the tax deal reached at G7 level Malta has two options: get multinational firms to pay a fairer share of tax. The other…

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Malta: PN raises €240,500 in Sette Giugno telethon

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who said that the party is renewing itself and growing into an alternative government. He was speaking during a political fundraising marathon that collected…

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Malta: Increase in filed rape reports

L-Orizzont says that there were six reported cases of rape in the first months this year, a rise when compared to the same period last year. In 2020, the police…

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Malta: First day without new Covid-19 cases in 11 months

The Independent reports that no new Covid-19 cases were registered on Monday, the first time since July last year. Meanwhile, two more patients recovered bringing the number of active cases…

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Malta: Ombudsman slams Armed Forces promotions

The Times quotes a report by the Ombudsman which concludes that the quick promotions of four Armed Forces officers soon after the 2013 elections were done behind the back of…

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Malta’s UN Permanent Representative elected Chair of the UN Economic and Financial Committee

Ambassador Vanessa Frazier, Malta's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has been elected Chair of the UN Second Committee (Economic and Financial Committee) for the 76th Session of the UN…

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Malta: Government and public entity clash over proposed CEO

The Times says that the process to appoint a CEO at the Asset Recovery Bureau has stalled as the government expressed reservations over the person nominated by the body. The…

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Malta: Prime Minister welcomes Fitch report

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who welcomed the positive predictions by credit agency Fitch Ratings. Abela said that the government is credible and delivers what it promises. The paper…

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Malta: PN pledges to close Mount Carmel hospital

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who said that a PN government would shut down Mount Carmel hospital and open a new hospital. He said that mental health needs to…

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Malta registers no new daily Covid-19 cases

Malta's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Chris Fearne announced through a tweet, that Malta had no new Covid-19 cases, a first since last summer. https://twitter.com/chrisfearne/status/1401780406870065158 On Sunday, Malta…

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Malta: Popular Sliema establishment to set tables on shore

The Independent says that the tourism authority has granted Paradise Exiles in Sliema a permit to set up tables on the shore, just opposite the establishment. The authority said that…

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Malta: PN reiterates promise to make Gozo coastal area public

Il-Mument follows a press event addressed by PN spokesperson for the environment Robert Cutajar who promised that a Nationalist government would bay private land in Ħondoq ir-Rummien and give it…

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