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Malta: Prime Minister says tourism sector cannot afford another dry summer

L-Orizzont speaks to council members of band clubs who expressed concern about new fundraising rules introduced by the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations. The sources said the regulations will limit collection…

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Malta: Herd immunity by June

Kullħadd says that Malta is on course to achieve herd immunity by the end of June, making it among the first EU countries to reach the milestone. Prime Minister Robert…

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Malta: Public debt at almost €8 billion

Il-Mument says that the government deficit has risen to almost €8 billion in March, with Finance Minister Clyde Caruana warning the Prime Minister against growing debt. Caruana is said to…

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Malta: Three new airlines to operate this summer

Illum says that seven in every ten flight connections available before the pandemic will be operating this summer. Meanwhile, FlyDubai, LOT, and Air France will be flying to and from…

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Malta: PL leads PN by 10 points in the polls

It-Torċa quotes survey findings by statistician Vincent Marmarà showing a 10-point gap between major parties in voting intention polls. Just over 54 percent of respondents said they would vote for…

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Malta: Details from Caruana Galizia investigation found on Yorgen Fenech’s phone

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Malta: Newsrooms flag court decision

The Independent on Sunday says independent newsrooms have expressed concern following a decision by Magistrate Rachel Montebello charging newspapers with contempt of court for publishing stories based on messages found…

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Malta: Main party leaders register increase in popularity

Malta Today publishes survey results showing an increase in trust ratings for both Robert Abela and Bernard Grech. The Prime Minister scored 47 percent approval, 11 points ahead of the…

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Malta: House Speaker calls off parliament committee meeting

In-Nazzjon says that House Speaker Angelo Farrugia cancelled a meeting of the parliamentary committee for standards after the members from the government side failed to show up. The committee is…

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Malta: President expresses nation’s condolences to Royal Family

The Times reports the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, aged 99, announced by Queen Elizabeth on Friday. President George Vella expressed deepest sympathy with the Royal Family on behalf…

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Malta: Standards Commissioner rejects claims for leaked reports

The Independent reports that Standards Commissioner George Hyzler dismissed complaints by government MPs Glenn Bedingfield and Edward Zammit Lewis that a report by his office had been leaked to the…

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Malta: No link found between blood-clots and Covid-19 vaccines

L-Orizzont quotes Public Health Superintendent Charmain Gauci who said that health authorities received a total 119 reports of side-effects from vaccinations. The main effects were slight fever and tiredness but…

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Malta: Yorgen Fenech’s lawyers to cross-examine Keith Schembri

In-Nazzjon says that former Chief of Staff Keith Schembri will face cross-examination in court by Yorgen Fenech’s lawyers. The businessman denies all charges against him and alleges that Schembri was…

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Malta: Health minister announces woodland project in memory of Covid-19 victims

L-Orizzont quotes a tweet by Health Minister Chris Fearne who revealed plans by the government to plant a woodland to commemorate the victims of the pandemic. The minister said the…

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Malta: EU Commission rejects government’s request for provision of Sputnik vaccine

The Independent says that EU health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides has turned down an appeal by Health Minister Chris Fearne for the EU to supply Sputnik doses in member states if…

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Malta: Surge in imprisonment is highest in Europe

The Times quotes a report by the Council of Europe which finds that Malta’s rate of incarceration rose by 15 percent between 2019 and 2020, the highest rate among 47…

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Malta: Airport CEO says scheduled developments will go on

The Malta Business Weekly publishes an interview with Malta International Airport CEO Alan Borg who said that company is committed to development of a business hotel and the SkyParks 2…

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Malta: PN to propose national tourism strategy

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who said that the party will unveil a ten-year plan for the tourism sector. Grech made the announcement during an interview on national television…

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Malta: Schools to reopen from Monday

L-Orizzont covers a press conference by Prime Minister Robert Abela announcing the gradual reopening of schools from Monday. He said that children need the school experience and cannot miss out…

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Malta: Institute of Accountants condemns rogue professionals

The Times publishes a letter to members by the president of the Institute of Accountants, Fabio Axisa, who said that the actions of a few individuals are bringing the entire…

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Malta: Developers abandoning risky deals

Business Today says that the investors and contractors are ditching risky development partnerships and have turned to acquiring luxury property, following the recent string of high-profile arrangements linked to money…

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Malta: Non-essential businesses to reopen in three weeks

The Independent says that non-essential shops and services are set to return to business on April 26. Addressing a press conference, the Prime Minister said that the government’s priority at…

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Malta: Complaints about the Bormla vaccination centre

In-Nazzjon reports a number of complaints by people with appointments for the vaccine on Tuesday morning at the Bormla centre who were sent back and told to return in the…

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Malta: Government to start lifting Covid-19 restrictions

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who said in a radio interview that safety measures will soon start to be scaled back. Abela said that the easing of restrictions will…

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Malta: Army dismisses reports of missing migrant boat

Malta Today quotes a statement by the Armed Forces denying claims by NGOs that 110 migrants stranded at sea in Malta’s Search and rescue area were reported missing. The statement…

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Malta: Nexia BT partners granted bail

The Independent leads with the release on bail of Nexia BT partners Brian Tonna and Karl Cini against a deposit of €60,000 and a personal guarantee of €90,000. Their associates…

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Malta: Schools to reopen on Monday

The Times says that the government is set to announce the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions starting with the reopening of schools on Monday. Sources said that Public Health Superintendent Charmaine…

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Malta: Medical Association calls for tourism safety precautions

The Independent publishes the reactions of the president of the Medical Associations to plans by the government to reopen tourism in June. Martin Balzan warned that all visitors must be…

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Malta: Former chief of staff to face trial

In-Nazzjon says that the courts have declared that there is enough evidence for Keith Schembri to face trial over charges of money laundering, fraud, and falsification related to sales of…

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Malta: Government MP laments state of pavements

L-Orizzont speaks to government MP Oliver Scicluna who said that pavements remain a serious challenge for people with mobility disabilities and called for greater enforcement by authorities to clear walkways…

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Malta: Keith Schembri granted bail

The Times says that former chief of staff Keith Schembri and two of his associates are expected to be released from jail today. Magistrate Donatella Frendo Dimech said that the…

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Malta: Court decision on compilation of evidence against Keith Schembri

In-Nazzjon says that former chief of staff Keith Schembri is expected back in the courts today as a decision will be made on whether there is prima facie evidence against…

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Malta: Two-fifths of adult population vaccinated

L-Orizzont quotes Health Minister Chris Fearne who said that the government will soon begin to ease Covid-19 measures. The minister noted that four in every ten adults have been given…

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Malta: Educator’s union wants schools to reopen next week

The Independent speaks with the president of the Union of Professional Educators, Graham Sansone, who declared his support for the reopening of schools on April 11. Sansone said that the…

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Malta: Police investigating bitcoin transactions by Yorgen Fenech

The Times reveals that the police Counter Terrorist Unit is investigating bitcoin transactions by Yorgen Fenech. The businessman is believed to have traded on a dark web marketplace selling illegal…

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Malta: Economic sentiment rises to pre-pandemic heights

Kullħadd quotes an EU Commission survey which finds that economic sentiment in March reached pre-pandemic levels. Industries and businesses in Malta registered a higher rate of confidence than other member…

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Malta: Young couples struggle with home loan deposit

It-Torċa speaks with young couples about obstacles in becoming homeowners. A man said that the 10 percent deposit requirement for home loans is the greatest challenge faced by most young…

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Malta: Pitkalija halts operations after dead-end in ministry negotiations

Il-Mument speaks to Pitkalija Association president, Jan Bonello, who said that members have been forced to stop their operations after discussions with Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo collapsed. The paper says…

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Malta: Nexia International distances itself from Brian Tonna

The Independent on Sunday asks Nexia International about Brian Tonna’s affiliate company in Malta, Nexia BT. A spokesperson said that the company is no longer a member of the network…

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Malta: Catering establishments to reopen in May

Illum says that the government plans to reopen restaurants and bars towards the beginning of May, giving first priority to schools and retail stores which are scheduled to reopen within…

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Malta: PL gearing up for general election

The Sunday Times says that the Labour Party set up a strategy team led by former OPM spokesperson Kurt Farrugia to start planning the election campaign. No date has been…

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Malta: Macbridge owner had fingers in visa residency scheme

Malta Today reveals that the owner of Macbridge, Cheng Chem, was directing the government on the development of a visa residence programme for individuals who could not apply for the…

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Malta: Three organisations raise concerns over cannabis reform

In-Nazzjon says that Oasi Foundation, Caritas Malta, and the Association of Psychiatrists expressed concerns about the proposals included in the government’s White Paper on reforming laws about the use of…

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Malta: Herd immunity likely by end of summer

The Times says that every person eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine should get at least the first jab by the first week of June with the country on track to…

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Malta: Pharmacists angered by Health Minister’s comments

The Independent quotes a statement by the Chamber of Pharmacists demanding that the Health Minister retract “insulting” comments he made declaring that pharmacists will not be involved in the distribution…

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Malta: Over 200,000 people vaccinated

L-Orizzont reports that more than 200,000 people have been inoculated with the Covdi-19 vaccine while around 55,000 have received both doses. Malta has the highest vaccination rate in the EU.…

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Malta: Bank employees union says lessons must be drawn from Moneyval experience

The Malta Business Weekly takes reactions from business leaders following a positive draft report by Moneyval. The president of the Bank Employees Union, William Portelli, said institutions must learn from…

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Malta: PN Leader calls for national effort to restore reputation

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who said that people want to take their country back from corrupt politicians. In a social media post on Freedom Day, Grech said everyone…

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Malta: Covid-19 measures come into effect

L-Orizzont says that new measures restricting gatherings in public spaces to two people came into effect on Wednesday. The police said on Facebook that they are doing all they can…

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Malta: Degiorgio brothers want pardon in exchange for information on ministers

The Independent says that the lawyer representing the Degiorgio brothers have “direct evidence” of former and sitting Cabinet ministers involved in criminal activity. They are also prepared to reveal a…

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Malta: Request for Adrian Hillman’s extradition issued

The Times reports that authorities in Malta have sent a request to counterparts in Britain to extradite former the managing director of Allied Group Adrian Hillman. The process could take…

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Malta: PN demands taxpayer money back from wind farm project

In-Nazzjon follows a PN press conference calling on government to retrieve taxpayers’ money from the Enemalta investment in the Montenegro wind farm. MP Therese Comodini Cachia said that the Prime…

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Government launches consultation on cannabis use reform

L-Orizzont reports on the launch of a consultation process on recreational drug use. The government is proposing the decriminalisation of up to seven grams of cannabis for the exclusive use…

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Malta: Prime Minister urges police to investigate Macbridge reports

The Times says that Prime Minister Robert Abela called on the Police Commissioner to investigate reported claims that Chen Cheng, the Chinese negotiator in the Enemalta deal, is the owner…

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Malta: Health authorities reject rumours about vaccinations from pharmacies

The Independent speaks to health authorities who dismissed claims that the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine will be administered privately by pharmacists. Some pharmacies are reportedly setting up waiting lists…

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Malta: Tourism to reopen in June

Malta Today says that a plan announced by the Tourism Ministry seeks to attract free, independent travellers to Malta by June. Minister Clayton Bartolo said that tourists will be allowed…

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Malta: Three recoveries for every new Covid-19 infection

L-Orizzont says that there were three times as many recoveries from Covid-19 in the last week than new registered cases. Prime Minister Robert Abela noted the positive results but called…

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