Malta

Malta News Briefing – Friday 15 March 2024

Morning Briefing Sofia report: Government MPs object to political responsibility motion in Parliament Government has defended its Ministers on the Sofia inquiry report, amending an Opposition motion of no confidence…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 14 March 2024

Updated 1300 Working population up by 3.4% In the fourth quarter of last year, employment reached 305,218, up by 3.4% compared to the previous year, representing 64.4% of the population…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 13 March 2024

Morning Briefing Major drop in AML charges post grey-listing reported Data presented in Parliament has revealed a major drop in the number of individuals brought to court on charges related…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 12 March 2024

Updated 1330 Maltese spend on private healthcare is more than double that of other Europeans A recent OECD report on healthcare in the EU reveals that Maltese citizens are twice…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 11 March 2024

Morning Briefing Bank raises concern on Abelas bank accounts - reportAn internal examination of Robert and Lydia Abela's accounts by the Bank of Valletta detected concerns regarding potentially "suspicious" transactions…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 10 March 2024

Morning Briefing Two girls injured in altercation involving knife On Saturday, two girls, aged 12 and 15, sustained injuries when a 43-year-old man allegedly confronted them with a knife. The…

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Malta among countries who participated in Europewide police operation against depictions of child sexual abuse

Malta was one of the countries that participated in a Europol coordinated operation child sexual abuse that led to the arrest of over 50 people. The foundation of the operation…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 9 March 2024

Morning Briefing Malta needs to address work-life balance to increase fertility rate - economist Economist Marie Brigulgio said that Malta can only tackle its low fertility rate by shifting the…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 8 March 2024

Morning Briefing Malta tops EU list for syphilis infections According to a report released on Thursday, Malta experienced the highest incidence of syphilis infections in the European Union in both…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 7 March 2024

Morning Briefing Standards Commissioner says PM did not unfairly influence Court case when asking for 'strong message' Standards Commissioner, Joseph Azzopardi, has determined that Prime Minister Robert Abela did not…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 6 April 2024

Morning Briefing Camilleri gets 40 years prison sentence for Kaya murder Jeremie Camilleri, the man who confessed to the murder of Turkish interior designer Pelin Kaya has received a 40-year…

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MDB puts partnership with business associations and unions to the fore

Strategic partnerships with social partners like business associations and trade unions are a pivotal element of the Malta Development Bank’s efforts to spearhead the nation’s carbon neutral and digital transition.…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 5 March 2024

Updated 1215 European prosecutor opened four new investigations in 2023: The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has initiated four new investigations in Malta, amounting to an estimated €30 million in…

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MMF and MBN showcase Maritime Malta at IMO HQ in London

The MMF and the UK Branch of the Malta Business Network successfully organised their “Showcasing Maritime Malta” networking event which was held at the prestigious International Maritime Organization (IMO) Headquarters…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 4 March 2024

Morning Briefing Police file charges against former Labour MP on social benefits scandal Silvio Grixti, a former Labour MP and doctor, is set to face court charges later this month…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 3 March 2024

Morning Briefing Valletta residents say Evans building should not be commercialised Valletta residents gathered in protest on Saturday, expressing their desire for the Evans Building to be repurposed into a…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 2 March 2024

Morning Briefing Govt convenes committee to implement Sofia inquiry recommendations Two days after its establishment, the government committee entrusted with implementing recommendations from a public inquiry into the death of…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 1 March 2024

Morning Briefing Maltese importer in custody in connection with multi-million fraud caseA Maltese food importer, Mohan Bharwani, 57, residing in Sliema, was remanded in custody for declining to consent to…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 29 February 2024

Morning Briefing Sofia inquiry: First two officials to resign after leaders demand resignations Prime Minister Robert Abela said that he expects the individuals responsible for failings that led to the…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 28 February 2024

Updated 1200 State should shoulder responsibility, Sofia public inquiry says: The public inquiry established after the death of Jean Paul Sofia at a construction site said that the State should…

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MDB brings together key stakeholders from the commercial banking sector to foster a strategic dialogue and step up collaboration

As part of its efforts towards enhancing access to finance in Malta, the MDB brought together key stakeholders from the commercial banking sector to foster strategic dialogue and deliberate on…

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A Quest To Transform The Culture of Tax

For Tax Commissioner JOSEPH CARUANA, a change in the mindset of taxpayers to understand their obligations to be tax compliant is not enough. “Transformation is key and this means a…

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Foreign Talent Starts Shining in Maltese Workplaces

Two Major Companies Award ‘Employee of the Year’ To Non-Maltese Employees If one wants to see how multicultural Malta has become, one only needs to ride a bus. Malta’s demographic…

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Is It Time To Start Showing Up?

A recent article published on fortune.com told of how a ‘Return To Office’ drive by SAP, Europe’s largest software company prompted 5000 employees to sign a letter saying that they…

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Maltese Startup TriStratus Opens Office in Cairo

TriStratus was established in 2021 as a startup specialising in cloud services. After only three years, the company has now just opened its first office abroad to tap into the…

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Study To Assess Key Trends in Employment Amongst 50,000 Europeans

Understanding the dynamics that shape our professional lives is paramount as part of a collective effort to improve the quality of the workplace. A comprehensive understanding of working-life quality enables…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 27 February 2024

Morning Briefing Court says FIAU's fines 'completely illegal' A court has declared that fines levied by the anti-money laundering watchdog are "completely illegal." According to the ruling, the Financial Intelligence…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 26 February 2024

Morning Briefing e-money firm at centre of major investigation - reportAn e-money company located in Gżira has become a focal point in an international investigation into an alleged "Russian-Eurasian criminal…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 24 February 2024

Morning Briefing Deficit slightly down, but debt approaches €10bn - NSO The Government’s Consolidated Fund reported a deficit of €82.3 million in January, €38.7 million lower than in the same…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 23 February 2024

Morning Briefing ECJ says Maltese tax on used cars is illegal The European Court of Justice has declared as illegal an increased license fee for used cars registered before 2009.…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 22 February 2024

Morning Briefing Maltese financial institution implicated in major money-laundering probe A Maltese financial institution has been found to have laundered a minimum of €4.5 million in proceeds from criminal activities…

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Arrests in France, Germany, Italy, Latvia and Malta in anti-money laundering operation

National authorities in France, Germany, Italy, Latvia and Malta have carried out over 100 searches in a large-scale operation against a Russian-Eurasian criminal network and a Maltese-based financial institution allegedly…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 21 February 2024

Morning Briefing Sicilian man accused of importing 54kg of cannabis A 47-year-old individual from Sicily, Fabio Nastasi, was extradited to Malta from Spain based on a European arrest warrant. Nastasi…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 20 February 2024

Morning Briefing Judge dismisses Muscat's attempt to 'start a new case' in hospitals saga A judge has rejected former PM Joseph Muscat's effort to introduce a new element into his…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 19 February 2024

Morning Briefing Company linked to Keith Schembri got €400,000 from Konrad Mizzi's Ministry - report A company backed silently by Keith Schembri received €400,000 in government contracts from Konrad Mizzi's…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 18 February 2024

Morning Briefing Malta registers increase in emissions For the second consecutive quarter, Malta has recorded the highest surge in greenhouse gas emissions within the EU, as per the latest data…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 17 February 2024

Morning Briefing PM, Leader of the Opposition hold first meeting to discuss new President - reports Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition leader Bernard Grech convened for their inaugural face-to-face…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 16 February 2024

Update 1140 Nursing crisis: graduates fell to a 10-year low in 2023: Last year saw the lowest number of nursing graduates in a decade, with only 83 qualifying, compared to…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 15 February 2024

Morning Briefing Walliams fee reflected in strong marketing for Malta - Tourism Minister Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo insisted that British author David Walliams played a key role in promoting the…

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Traffic casualties increase in Q4- NSO

During the fourth quarter of 2023, road traffic accidents and casualties increased when compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the NSO revealed today. Road traffic fatalities amounted…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 14 February 2024

Morning Briefing Malta needs emergency powerplant to sustain Summer demand - Enemalta Enemalta's executive chairman, Ryan Fava, has cautioned that without a new 60MW temporary diesel-powered "emergency plant" in Delimara,…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 13 February 2024

Morning Briefing Sovereignty of majority should be respected on Presidential appointment Prime Minister Robert Abela highlighted the importance of respecting the majority's sovereignty in discussions between the government and opposition…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 12 February 2024

Morning Briefing Survey gives Labour seven point advantage on PN The first major survey of 2024 on voting intentions for next June’s MEP elections puts Labour solidly in pole position…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 11 February 2024

Morning Briefing ACE laments high VAT on restaurants Malta has the sixth highest VAT rate on food in restaurants within the EU 27 members state, the Association for Catering Establishments…

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Italian Carabinieri and Malta Police in joint operation against ID forgers

On 7 February, Europol supported the Italian Carabinieri Corps (Arma dei Carabinieri) and the Malta Police Force (Pulizija) in an operation against a criminal network involved in the facilitation of…

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‘Warzone RAT’ malware service dismantled, suspects arrested in Malta and Nigeria

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - U.S. authorities said they had seized websites used to sell cybercriminals malware called "Warzone RAT" that could be used to steal data…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 10 February 2024

Morning Briefing Rosianne Cutajar drops court case against blogger Mark Camilleri Independent MP Rosianne Cutajar has withdrawn a defamation lawsuit against author and blogger Mark Camilleri just days before her…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 9 February 2024

Morning Briefing Toto Riina's son in law arrested in Malta Antonino Ciavarello, the son-in-law of the late Sicilian mafia boss Totò Riina, was apprehended in Mosta, Malta, early on Thursday…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 8 February 2024

Morning Briefing Ryanair to serve Malta with three new routes Ryanair unveiled plans to expand its Malta routes, introducing three new destinations starting at the end of March. The low-cost…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 7 February 2024

Updated 1300 Valletta residents unhappy with plans for new hotel Valletta residents slam new plans for Evans Building: Valletta residents are upset over plans to convert the Evans Building into…

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The Formative Years of Company Law

by David Fabri This article looks at the limited liability company model, which today is regulated by the Companies Act of 1995, and traces briefly its direct legislative origins. One…

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Elevating Infrastructure Quality, Key For Continued Success Of Tourism Sector

“The promising influx of visitors continues to fuel optimism for our tourism sector but our focus must shift to intensifying efforts in product development, particularly the improvement of urban environments.…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 6 February 2024

Morning Briefing Jeremie Camilleri pleads guilty to Pelin Kaya murder A man who deliberately ran over a stranger and subsequently threw stones at her lifeless body has confessed to the…

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Update – Malta News Briefing – Monday 5 February 2024

Updated 1300 Ministry wants business pitch for 50MW floating solar farm off Delimara Malta's energy ministry has initiated a market consultation for solar farm projects at sea, particularly focusing on…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 4 February 2024

Morning Briefing MHRA backs farmers after protest The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) has endorsed the protests held by local farmers, expressing apprehension about the manner in which the…

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Malta need second national hospital – Health Minister / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 3 February 2024

Updated 1230 Malta need second national hospital - Health Minister Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela has expressed the need for a second national hospital in Malta to accommodate the growing…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 2 February 2024

Updated 1250 National Education Strategy places focus on the individual, minister says: Education Minister Clifton Grima has introduced a revolutionary education strategy, emphasising a people-centric approach for sector transformation. Focused…

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