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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 29 May 2024

Updated 1300 Fearne, Scicluna in court in second day of hospitals scandal case Two former senior ministers and three permanent secretaries are being charged in connection with the hospitals scandal,…

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Joseph Muscat arrives in Court to face criminal charges / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 28 May 2024

Updated 1130 Former PM Muscat in court to face criminal chargesFormer Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, his ex-Chief of Staff Keith Schembri and former Health Minister Konrad Mizzi have arrived in…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 27 May 2024

Morning Briefing Vitals inquiry shows Malta seized by Mafia - Grech Nationalist Party Leader Bernard Grech stated that "every page, every paragraph, and every word written within the Vitals' inquiry…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 26 May 2024

Update Abela and Grech address party faithfuls two weeks away from election Robert Abela, the Prime Minister, rallied supporters by highlighting his government's achievements and accusing the establishment of trying…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 25 May 2024

Morning Brieifng Government, MUT reach agreement on collective agreementThe government and the Malta Union of Teachers have reached a collective agreement for educators after months of negotiations. Union members must…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 24 May 2024

Updated 1300 Maltese fugitive couple found in Libya: Man arrested, wife dead A Maltese fugitive couple, previously on Europol’s most wanted list, has been found in Libya. Jomic Calleja Maatouk…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 23 May 2024

Updated 1300 Hili Ventures to hit €1 billion in revenue In 2024 Malta-based Hili Ventures expects to surpass €1 billion in revenues in 2024, following a record €987 million in…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 22 May 2024

Morning Briefing PM claims PN wants to stoke tensions during Muscat arraignment PM Robert Abela alleged the Nationalist Party is preparing a "trap" for Labour supporters who are expected to…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 21 May 2024

Morning Briefing Court grants Caruana Galizia heirs request for Pilatus inquiry A court has granted the request of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s heirs for a copy of Pilatus Bank inquiry to…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 20 May 2024

Updated 1400 Salaries a major disincentive for students mulling teacher’s job A study by Angele Pulis, published in the Malta Journal of Education, reveals that most Sixth Form students view…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 19 May 2024

Morning Briefing Vitals inquiry should be published since both Muscat and Abela are aware of contents - Grech Opposition Leader Bernard Grech insisted that both former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 18 May 2024

Morning Briefing Muscat wants full publication of evidence against him Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, who is facing criminal charges for alleged money laundering related to the privatisation scandal of…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 17 May 2024

Updated 1300 Shipping tax: study will detail Malta’s challenges A government-commissioned study will quantify Malta's unique economic challenges as a small island state to the European Commission, announced Economy Minister…

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Teachers’ strike on the cards as industrial talks collapes / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 16 May 2024

Updated 1330 7,000 public officers to benefit from better working conditions The government has announced the signing of three collective agreements benefiting 7,000 public officers in various sectors. These agreements,…

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Strengthening EU Consultation Structures is Key for Malta’s Maritime Industry

“The EU and its policies are ever so relevant to the Maltese maritime industry particularly at this juncture when an unprecedented focus is being placed on decarbonisation and taxation issues. …

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 15 May 2024

Morning Briefing PM defends CBM Governor, sees no reason for resignation Prime Minister Robert Abela said that that he will not dismiss Edward Scicluna, despite the Central Bank Governor facing…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 14 May 2024

Morning Briefing Demonstrators rally in Valletta in wake of Vitals developments Demonstrators loudly booed and chanted "mafia, mafia" at Labour MPs as they departed from Parliament on Monday. The gathering…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 13 May 2024

Updated 1230 1,139 final deeds of sale on residential properties registered in April In April 2024, the National Statistics Office (NSO) reported that there were 1,139 final deeds of sale…

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Updated: Malta News Briefing – Sunday 12 May 2024

Update PM Robert Abela expresses support for Chris Fearne, reacts to call for war by PN Prime Minister Robert Abela stood by Chris Fearne on Sunday, vowing to dedicate his…

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Financial services’ bodies express ‘deep concern’ at current situation

The Institute of Financial Services Practitioners (IFSP), the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA), the Malta Institute of Taxation (MIT) and the Society of Trusts & Estate Practitioner (STEP – Malta)…

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Updated: Malta News Briefing – Saturday 11 May 2024

UPDATE Chris Fearne agrees to remain Labour Party deputy leader Chris Fearne will remain as deputy leader of the Labour Party, Robert Abela said on Saturday following a meeting of…

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Deputy PM resigns in wake of Vitals charges / Malta News Briefing – Friday 10 May 2024

Updated 1403 - Fearne resigns Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne has stepped down from his government position due to facing fraud charges linked to the hospitals deal. Fearne announced his…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 9 May 2024

Morning Briefing President says judiciary must be allowed to work in calm environment The President has cautioned that the courts and judiciary must operate in a calm environment to carry…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 8 May 2024

Updated 1300 'We will not accept this' - Law students slam PM's criticism of judiciary Law students protested outsidethe law courts, criticising Prime Minister Robert Abela's statements for allegedly pitting…

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Good governance is a priority for the MDB and the NAO

The MDB Chairman Mr Leo Brincat welcomed the Auditor General Mr Charles Deguara and the Deputy Auditor General Mr Noel Camilleri, at the MDB offices, stating that the bond that…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 7 May 2024

Morning Briefing PN wants immediate publication of Vitals inquiry Opposition leader Bernard Grech has urged the Attorney General to provide him with a copy of the hospitals inquiry report, highlighting…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 6 May 2024

Updated 1300 National Bank shareholders want €1.4 billion in compensation Shareholders of the former National Bankof Malta are seeking €1.4 billion in compensation, challenging a court decision that awarded them…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 5 May 2024

UPDATE: Who is the establishment? Both party leaders refer to the 'establishment' in their Sunday speeches Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the people in Malta's south know exactly who…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 4 May 2024

Morning Briefing Former PM requests questioning by Police Commissioner on Vitals scandal Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has reached out to Police Commissioner Angelo Gafa, requesting to be summoned for…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 3 May 2024

Updated 1300 MDA reports 14% increase in value of promise of sale agreements in April The Malta DevelopersAssociation (MDA) reported a notable 14% increase in the value of promised property…

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How historic Valletta aims to hit net zero by cutting pollution from cruise ships and cars

By Ben Payton Few European cities can match Valletta for architectural splendour. The capital of Malta was built in the 16th century by the Knights of St John, the Catholic…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 2 May 2024

Updated 1300 Charles Michel on shipping tax's impact: Look at how much EU has helped Malta European Councilpresident Charles Michel addressed concerns regarding the impact of a new EU shipping…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 1 May 2024

Morning Briefing Joseph Muscat expects to be charged after conclusion of Vitals inquiry During a court session on Tuesday, it was disclosed that a magisterial inquiry examining Joseph Muscat and…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 30 April 2024

Morning Briefing MDA cries foul as Govt seeks more apartments instead of offices in Smart City The Malta Development Association said that the government violated contractual terms and potentially even…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 29 April 2024

Updated 1300 Construction continued to slow down in 2023: Central Bank: The construction sector in Malta experienced a slowdown last year, with increased employment but decreased productivity, according to the…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 28 April 2024

Morning Briefing Contractors form own lobby group, detach from developers Builders and contractors have launched their own association to secure representation in industry discussions. The Association of Builders and Contractors…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 27 April 2024

Updated 1230 Chamber slams fraud benefits pardon The Malta Chamber stated on Saturday that the presidential pardon granted to individuals involved in social benefit fraud further strengthens a culture of…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 26 April 2024

Morning Briefing Presidential pardon for persons claiming disability benefits fraudulently The government has announced that individuals who fraudulently obtained disability benefits they were not entitled to will receive a presidential…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 25 April 2024

Morning Briefing Distribution of voting documents to start Saturday The Electoral Commission has announced that police officers would commence the door-to-door distribution of voting documents starting Saturday, April 27. These…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 24 April 2024

Morning Briefing Enough evidence to charge Grixti and conspirators on fraud scheme The court has ruled that there is enough evidence to charge five men accused of orchestrating a benefit…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 23 April 2024

Update 1300 Hili Ventures subsidiary 1923 Investments sees revenue grow to €282 million: 1923 Investments plc, asubsidiary of Hili Ventures, released its 2023 financial report, highlighting robust performance, notably inPoland.…

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Third McDonald’s Awarded Autism-Friendly Label

McDonald’s restaurant in Għargħur is the third McDonald’s restaurant in Malta featuring a Quiet Space – a dedicated room within the restaurant purposely designed for children and people with autism…

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Israel summons Maltese envoy, countries that voted for full Palestinian UN status

Israel will summon ambassadors of six of the 12 countries that voted for full Palestinian UN membership “for a protest talk”, eve after the United States vetoed the membership bid…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 22 April 2024

Updated 1300 Malta cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions by almost 60%: Malta joined the International EnergyAgency's General Assembly in Abu Dhabi, with over 1,300 global participants. Minister Miriam Dalliemphasised…

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Malta will continue strengthening UN-OSCE collaboration, Chair-in-Office Borg tells UN Security Council

The United Nations and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe are mutually reinforcing institutions, each playing a complementary role in the pursuit of peace and security, said the…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 21 April 2024

Morning Briefing Poll shows PL has 28,000 lead A poll published by the Sunday Times of Malta, indicates that the Labour Party has a 28,000 vote lead for the upcoming…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 20 April 2024

Morning Briefing 20 deaths at workplace in 2022, 2023 The National Statistics Office (NSO) reported 20 workplacefatalities in 2022 and 2023, according to the Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA).…

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Project EENergy Redefines Access To Sustainability Grants

“Lack of foresight on ROI, bureaucracy, could be hampering more companies from exploring funding grants for sustainability projects,” says GABBY GRECH LARSSON from The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 19 April 2024

Single Market should consider smaller states' needs - PM Prime Minister Robert Abela stressed at an EU leaders' meeting that the Single Market should not be uniform and should factor…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 18 April 2024

Morning Briefing Government proposes to cut the time crimes are shown on conduct sheets The government is proposing that individuals imprisoned for various offences would have their records expunged in…

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International police operation, including Malta’s, bust global cyber gang accused of industrial-scale fraud

Law enforcement from 19 countries, including Malta, severely disrupted one of the world’s largest phishing-as-a-service platform, known as LabHost. This year-long operation, coordinated at the international level by Europol, resulted…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 17 April 2024

Morning Briefing Court expert could not identify who tampered with car odometers A digital forensics expert assigned to investigate odometer tampering in imported Japanese used cars testified that he could…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 16 April 2024

Morning Briefing Government appeals NBM decision, says shares had no value The government has lodged an appeal against court rulings instructing it to compensate shareholders of the now-defunct National Bank…

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Expectations On Financial Sector’s Resilience To ICT Risk

“Digital transformation is essential and provides opportunities for the financial services sector and consumers alike. Its fast and nonrhythmic pace needs to be embraced with an open mind, but adaptation…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 15 April 2024

Morning Briefing Malta expresses apprehension at escalation of Middle East violence Ian Borg, the President of the UN Security Council, expressed Malta's apprehension regarding the Middle East situation and cautioned…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 14 April 2024

Morning Briefing DBRS confirms Malta A rating but warns on corruption Morningstar DBRS, a global credit rating agency, has affirmed Malta’s “A (high)” rating. However, it highlighted that Malta's corruption…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 13 April 2024

Morning Briefing Cassola makes claims of fuel theft at Transport Malta Arnold Cassola, an independent MEP candidate, reported that two high-ranking officials at Transport Malta are under investigation for suspected…

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