03

Jan

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 3 January 2023

Udpdated 1300 School has €1.6 million in debts written off The government of Malta has forgiven €1.6 million indebts for a school serving the Muslim community, as revealed by a…

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02

Jan

Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 2 January 2024

Morning Briefing Man murdered on New Year's Day Eric Borg, a 27-year-old resident of Rabat, was fatally shot in the Nigret area, Rabat, on the first day of the new…

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01

Jan

Malta News Briefing – Monday 1 January 2024

A Happy New Year to our readers! Strategic decisions in favour of families and businesses in year ahead - PM Prime Minister Robert Abela said that 2024 will see government…

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31

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 31 December 2023

Morning Briefing Price of milk to fund new factory - reportsAccording to Times of Malta sources, the recent rise in milk prices aimed to generate profits for constructing a new…

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30

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 30 December 2023

Morning Briefing Fireworks to return in Valletta for NYE Celebrations Valletta’s annual year-end celebration will welcome the New Year with a grand display of fireworks. An estimated crowd of 50,000…

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29

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Friday 29 December 2023

Morning Briefing Mount Carmel staff did tasks for external parties during working hours An audit discovered that personnel at Mount Carmel Hospital engaged in tasks for external parties during their…

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28

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 28 December 2023

Morning Briefing Inflation hits lowest point since 2021, but food prices edge up - CBM While overall annual inflation hit its lowest point since 2021 according to the Central Bank’s…

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27

Dec

New Chairman and Directors appointed at the Malta Development Bank

The Malta Development Bank welcomes the appointment by the Minister for Finance and Employment of Mr Leo Brincat as the new Chairman of the Bank. Mr Brincat brings to the…

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27

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 27 December 2023

Morning Briefing L-Istrina collects €5.27m for those in need A sum of €5.27m was collected during Malta's largest telethon on Tuesday. President George Vella thanked all donors for their 'feast…

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26

Dec

Three-year-old critical after falling from Mellieħa cliffs / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 26 December 2023

Updated 1200 Three-year-old critical after falling from Mellieħa cliffs A three-year-old boy is in a critical condition after tumbling from cliffs in Mellieħa. Authorities were alerted at 3 a.m. on…

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25

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Monday 25 December 2023

Archbishop calls for mercy and peace in Christmas message In his Christmas message, Archbishop Charles Scicluna echoed Dun Karm's prayer from the national anthem, emphasizing the values of sound judgment,…

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24

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 24 December 2023

Morning Briefing Households get €3m compensation for powercutsHouseholds enduring power cuts of over six hours in July received nearly €3 million in compensation, reports suggest. During that month, consecutive power…

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23

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 23 December 2023

Morning Briefing No rain for Christmas - MET Office The Meteorological Office anticipates a cloudy yet rain-free Christmas across Malta and Gozo, coupled with windy conditions and temperatures higher than…

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22

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Friday 22 December 2023

Morning Briefing ARB recovers €5m through asset freezing Between January and September this year, the Asset Recovery Bureau conducted 45 inspections and, as of June, secured €5 million through asset…

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21

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 21 December 2023

Morning Briefing Home Affairs Minister unhappy with new EU migration pact Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri has expressed disappointment at the EU Migration and Asylum Pact, suggesting that the political…

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20

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 20 December 2023

Morning Briefing Mental health support for teachers included in new education strategy The proposed National Education Strategy outlines provisions for mental health support for teachers, increased emphasis on physical activity…

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19

Dec

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 19 December 2023

Update 1145 Government says European Commission approves Malta update on energy plan Malta's draft update to the National Energy and Plan, initially introduced in 2019, has received positive feedback from…

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18

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Monday 18 December 2023

Morning Briefing President calls on people to move beyond political divisions The President of Malta, George Vella, urged people to move beyond political divisions to prevent the nation from stagnation.…

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17

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 17 November 2023

Morning Briefing Sicily by Car offices raided in fraud investigation Officers from the financial crime unit conducted a raid on the Sicily by Car rental franchise as part of an…

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16

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 16 December 2023

Morning Briefing Government to buy five properties used by band clubs The government is moving forward with plans to acquire an additional five properties as part of its initiative to…

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15

Dec

GDP expected to grow at more moderate pace -CBM / Malta News Briefing – Friday 15 December 2023

Updated1300 GDP expected to grow at more moderate pace -CBMMalta's GDP is anticipated to experience a growth of3.8% in 2024, slightly decreasing to 3.6% in 2025 and further to 3.3%…

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14

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 14 December 2023

Morning Briefing Sofia parents awarded major Republic Day honour This year's Republic Day honours list features the parents of Jean Paul Sofia, a victim of a construction collapse. They have…

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13

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 13 December 2023

Morning Briefing Court rules against release of site next to Miriam Pace's collapsed house A court ruling on Tuesday barred the release of a site—where excavation led to a fatal…

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12

Dec

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 12 December 2023

Updated 1240 Opposition takes State Advocate to court over inaction on Vitals deal On Tuesday, the Oppositionbrought the State Advocate to court, contending that he must recover the embezzled funds…

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11

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Monday 11 December 2023

Morning Briefing PN to take legal action to recover "stolen millions" Opposition Leader Bernard Grech and PN MP Adrian Delia have declared their intention to take legal action to recover…

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10

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 10 December 2023

Morning Briefing Malta expresses concern on Irish gambling bill According to the Irish Times, Malta has raised concerns about specific parts of a proposed Irish legislation that it believes jeopardize…

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09

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 9 December 2023

Morning Briefing Maltese students score below averge in Maths, Reading and Science In the most recent PISA evaluation of 15-year-olds, students in Malta scored below the OECD average across mathematics,…

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08

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Friday 8 December 2023

Morning Briefing Enemalta to fast track new cables proejct Enemalta has announced its intention to expedite a project involving the installation of 70 kilometers of electricity cables following a series…

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07

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 7 December 2023

Morning Briefing PM laments actions of foundation seeking to evict Gozitan families PM Robert Abela has strongly criticised a foundation he described as "multimillionaire," accusing it of attempting to profit…

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06

Dec

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 6 December 2023

Updated 1300 Vast majority of Maltese expect standard of living to worsen – Eurobarometer:According to aEurobarometer survey, a significant majority of Maltese citizens anticipate a decline in their standardof living…

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05

Dec

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 5 December 2023

Updated 1250 Chamber welcomes building permits term extension, points to anomaliesThe government's choice toprolong building permits by three years for those expiring between November 10, 2023, and December31, 2024, has…

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04

Dec

Tourism surges in October / Malta News Briefing – Monday 4 December 2023

Update 1230 Tourism surges in October: In October, tourist arrivals surged, marking a nearly one-third increase compared to October 2022 and surpassing September figures, as per Monday's released data. The…

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03

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 3 December 2023

Morning Briefing Energy Minister highlights plight of rising sea levels at COP28 Energy Minister Miriam Dalli highlighted the importance of safeguarding the rights of states in the face of rising…

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02

Dec

Malta Seeks Offshore Potential for Green Energy Expansion, PM Tells COP28 / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 2 December 2023

Updated 1140 Malta Seeks Offshore Potential for Green Energy Expansion, PM Tells COP28 During the COP28 summit, Prime Minister Robert Abela highlighted Malta's commitment to diversify its energy sources towards…

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01

Dec

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 1 December 2023

Updated 1220 Investigation on collusion on local price increase is State responsibility - Commission The European Commission has highlighted the necessity of investigating collusive pricing in domestic food products, urging…

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30

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 30 November 2023

Morning Briefing Government launches plan to combat domestic violence On Wednesday, the government initiated a fresh five-year national plan combatting domestic violence. Malta's inaugural domestic violence hub in Santa Lucija…

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29

Nov

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 29 November 2023

Updated 1200 Over half of employees say they're bullied at work - study:A nationwide survey conducted by an anti-bullying body revealed that 64% of over 2,400 participants reported experiencing some…

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28

Nov

Malta to chair OSCE in 2024 / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 28 November 2023

Morning Briefing Malta to chair OSCE in 2024 In an attempt to diplomatically address Russia's opposition to Estonia's approval, Malta is poised to assume the chairmanship of the world’s largest…

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27

Nov

‘Overwhelming’ participation in teachers’ strike – MUT / Malta News Briefing – Monday 27 November 2023

Updated 1250 Union notes 'overwhelming' participation in teachers' strike A resounding 97% of educators adhered to a union directive, partaking in a strike propelled by a wage disagreement with the…

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26

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 26 November 2023

Black Friday gets mixed response The Malta Chamber of SMEs received feedback on Black Friday outcomes, indicating a mixed picture. Some businesses reported highly positive results, while others noted a…

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25

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 25 November 2023

Morning Briefing Woman dies after getting trapped under wheel of bus On Friday evening, an 80-year-old woman passed away after becoming trapped under the wheel of a private bus she…

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24

Nov

IMF highlights Malta’s resilience, calls for corporate tax reform / Malta News Briefing – Friday 24 November 2023

Updated 1300 IMF report highlights Malta’s economic resilience and calls for urgent corporate tax reformThe International Monetary Fund has affirmed Malta's remarkable rebound from the pandemic,highlighting the country's significant resilience…

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22

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 22 November 2023

Morning Briefing Transport Minister calls for more yacht marinas Transport Minister Aaron Farrugia has called for an increased presence of yacht marinas in Malta as a pivotal element of the…

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21

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 21 November 2023

Morning Briefing Major shipping line increases fees for year ahead The shipping expenses for containers between Malta and four Italian ports are poised to increase by as much as €90…

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20

Nov

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 20 November 2023

Updated 1140 Passport sales allegations discredited by parliamentary body Passport sales allegations discredited by parliamentary body, finding "differences between what shows in the whole program and what appears in snippets,…

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19

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 19 November 2023

Morning Briefing MUT to sue UPE for defamationThe Malta Union of Teachers is taking against legal action against UPE for defamation, it said on Saturday.In a statement, the MUT accused…

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18

Nov

Copper cable thieves caught red-handed / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 18 November 2023

Updated 1205 Police investigate assault in Fgura A male aged 39 is currently under police questioning regarding an alleged assault in Fgura last Friday. The event took place around 4…

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17

Nov

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 17 November 2023

Updated 1130 PM Abela calls for EU legislation to consider impact of disparities among States During a meeting of European leaders in Croatia, PM Robert Abela underscored persistent disparities within…

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16

Nov

GO Supports University of Malta’s EV Racing Team

GO has presented a €3000 sponsorship to the University of Malta’s racing team, UM Racing, a student-based voluntary organisation made up of around 25 students from different faculties within the…

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16

Nov

Malta to register highest growth in EU next year – Malta News Briefing / Thursday 16 November 2023

Malta to register highest growth in EU next year According to the European Commission's autumn forecast released on Wednesday, Malta is poised to experience the most robust economic growth within…

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15

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 15 November 2023

Morning Briefing Passengers attempt to flee plane departing from Malta A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Algiers had to make an emergency landing in Malta on Tuesday due to…

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14

Nov

Man dies in Zejtun traffic accident / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 14 November 2023

Updated 1200 Tax Network says Malta caused substantial financial losses from corporate tax exploitationThe UK-based Tax Justice Network said that Malta caused substantial financial losses to other nations due to…

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13

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Monday 13 November 2023

Morning Briefing PM calls for ceasefire in Middle East Prime Minister Robert Abela said that no terrorist attack justifies retaliatory actions that result in the brutal killing of innocent children,…

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12

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 12 November 2023

Morning Briefing UPE not joining teachers' strike The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has decided not to support the call for a strike on November 27 issued by a competing…

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11

Nov

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 11 November 2023

Updated 1200 MHRA says post-pandemic recovery stronger than expected According to a survey conducted by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, the post-Covid recovery is anticipated to be more robust…

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10

Nov

Educators to strike on Nov 27 / Malta News Briefing – Friday 10 November 2023

Updated 1300 Educators to strike on Nov 27 Educators from both state and Church schools are set to go on strike on November 27 following the inability of their union…

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09

Nov

Significant drop in property sales reported / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 9 November 2023

Updated 1200 Significant drop in property sales reported According to the National Statistics Office (NSO), the final deeds of sale for residential properties saw a significant decrease of 22.4% in…

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