Malta

Valletta mayor Alfred Zammit, VCA chair Jason Micallef and Arts Council chair Albert Marshall agree on proposed roof on Royal Theatre – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont picks up a budget recommendation proposing a roof over the Royal Theatre in Valletta. The paper says Valletta mayor Alfred Zammit, Valletta Cultural Agency chair Jason Micallef and Arts…

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DCG’s sister says the country has learnt nothing from the journalist’s assassination – The Headlines: The Times

The Times speaks to Daphne Caruana Galizia’s sister Corinne Vella who said that the country has learnt nothing from the journalist’s assassination. Vella believes that criminals still enjoy impunity while…

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Europol is still involved in the investigation into the murder of DCG – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent reveals that Europol is still involved in the investigation into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The journalist was killed by a car bomb near her home in Bidnija…

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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Independent reveals that Europol is still involved in the investigation into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The journalist was killed…

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A new budget of old proposals: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon carries the reaction of the Opposition Leader who said that the budget does not solve any of the problems created by the government itself. Adrian Delia said that the…

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Babies and the budget: The Headlines – MaltaToday

Malta Today leads with a ‘Baby Bonus’ measure that will introduce a one-time €300 social benefit for families who have a child or adopt. The paper says that around 4,000…

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Budget announces Equal Pay for Equal Work measures: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont calls the budget ‘a sensible one for a more just society’. It welcomes the government’s announcement to introduce Equal Pay for Equal Work measures and expects discussions to start…

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Green incentives in the budget: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

The Independent says that this is the government’s ‘greenest budget yet’ with several proposals addressing environmental concerns. The Finance Minister said that a Beverage Container Recycling Scheme will be introduced by…

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A budget for the most vulnerable: The Headlines – The Times

The Times describes the Finance Minister’s speech in parliament on Monday as a ‘Budget with a social soul’ addressing the needs of low-income earners. The paper speaks to economist JP Fabri…

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Malta Budget 2020 – The measures, the headlines, the review (UPDATED)

Finance Minister Edward Scicluna presented the 2020 Budget on Monday. This is a review of the salient elements reported and measures announced. The Budget Measures The COLA for next year…

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2019 Sees Average Salary Increase of 3% in Malta, but Entry Level Salaries Decrease

While the average salary increase in 2019 was of 3%, and salaries have in some areas remained static, the entry level salary of some positions has decreased, thereby leading to…

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Malta Freeport overtime has decreased after Maersk reduced its operations in Malta – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that that there is expectation for the budget to offer practical solutions to a range issues including rising cost of living, high housing prices, traffic congestion and…

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Environment Minister Jose Herrera denies any land reclamation plans on the foreshore in Xgħajra – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent asks Energy Minister Joe Mizzi about plans for the Enemed site in Birżebbuġa once the oil tanks are decommissioned next year. Mizzi said the case is being discussed by…

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Prime Minister describes budget measures as a sustainable plan for a new generation of Maltese – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also quotes the Prime Minister who described the measures in the budget as a sustainable plan for a new generation of Maltese. Meanwhile, Muscat said the Labour Party is…

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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says that today’s budget will not take anything away from the public – The Headlines: The Times

The Times follows a political event on Sunday during which Prime Minister Joseph Muscat revealed that today’s budget will not take anything away from the public and will address challenges earmarked…

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Malta and Cyprus taxpayers top list of those holding assets offshore to hide taxable money – EU report

Between 2004 and 2016 EU countries lost an average of 46 billion euros each year, or 0.5% of GDP, because of tax evasion on offshore capital, a report from the…

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68% of Maltese believe their villages and towns benefitted EU funds

The Eurobarometer Flash survey on citizens’ awareness and perception of Regional Policy shows that the vast majority of Europeans (81%) believe EU-funded projects have a positive impact on their life – when…

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PL MEP Alex Agius Saliba has been elected co-chair of the EP’s Intergroup committee on mental health – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that the court upheld a 2015 ruling ordering newspaper The Malta Independent to pay OPM Chief of Staff Keith Schembri €2,000 for libel damages. The court said that freedom…

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2019 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report drops Maltese banking sector nine positions to now rank 50th in the world – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes the 2019 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report in which Malta lost two places from 36th last year. The paper says that the banking sector, specifically, dropped…

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Helena Dalli refuses to comment on possibility of introduction of abortion in Malta – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent speaks to Helena Dalli after a pro-life website interpreted her answers during the European Parliament grilling as a signal to introduce abortion in Malta. The Commissioner-designate said she cannot…

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Deutsche Bank will stop offering dollar service to Maltese institutions– The Headlines: The Times

The Times reveals that Deutsche Bank will stop offering dollar service to institutions in Malta by the end of the year. The paper says that the bank’s decision follows an assessment…

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Express Trailers Supports the MALTA CLASSIC 2019

Express Trailers remains committed to promoting the importance of more road safety on Malta’s roads. The aspect of safety is in fact a defining trait at Express Trailers where the…

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Launch of Climate Diplomacy Week in Malta with an exhibition inauguration

The launch of Climate Diplomacy Week 2019 kicked off with the inauguration of a photo exhibition by Minister for Justice, Culture and Local Government Owen Bonnici in the presence of…

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President George Vella attends the Arraiolos Group Meeting of Heads of State in Athens

Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos (R) welcomes his counterpart from Malta George Vella (L) at the 15th Arraiolos Group Meeting of Head of State in Zappeion Hall in Athens, Greece, 11…

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GWU recommends mandatory unionisation of all employees in pre-budget document – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont publishes the pre-budget document by the General Workers Union, focusing on distributing around wealth. Among the proposals the union recommends mandatory unionisation of all employees. L-Orizzont carries a story about the…

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One of the suspects in DCG assassination fearing for his life in jail – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that one of the three men suspected of carrying out the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia is fearing for his life in jail. The paper says Vincent Muscat has…

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HSBC says that redundancies will only be voluntary after closure of branches– The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent also reports on the closure of HSBC branches and quotes the official statement that the bank wants to focus on digital solutions. HSBC said that redundancies will only be…

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HSBC bank to close eight branches – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with an announcement by HSBC bank that it will close down eight branches and open a flagship branch in Qormi. CEO Andrew Beane said the bank does not…

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NGO Gozo SPCA demands round-the-clock animal welfare services in Gozo – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent says that Education Commissioner Charles Caruana Carabez suggested that schoolchildren who do not speak English or Maltese are more likely to become victims or perpetrators of bullying. The Independent carries…

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Superintendence of Cultural Heritage calls for protection of cart ruts that were discovered on a development site in Marfa – The Headlines: The Times

The Times publishes details of a major roads project in the Paceville area that will ‘eliminate’ bottlenecks in St Julian’s. The paper says that details of the €70 million plan were…

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PN leader Adrian Delia says government is shifting the load onto the private sector – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon covers an interview with PN leader Adrian Delia on national TV and says that the party’s budget proposals focus on distributing the creation of wealth among everyone. Delia said that…

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Approval by regulators of a bond application by MeDirect Bank – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly leads with the approval by regulators of a bond application by MeDirect Bank. The bank will issue €35 million subordinated unsecured bonds with a coupon rate…

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Rate of suicide in Malta is of eight people for every 100,000 inhabitants – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also covers the event and quotes Business 1st CEO Marika Tonna who said that Brexit can be an opportunity for Malta to attract companies currently registered in the UK and…

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Malta-based online casino brand Casumo chastised by British Advertising Standards Authority – The Headlines: Business Today

Business Today quotes British High Commissioner Stuart Gill who said that the UK’s Brexit plan offers a ‘reasonable compromise’ that avoids a hard border with Ireland. The High Commissioner was…

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HSBC to close down seven branches in Malta

HSBC announced on Thursday it would be closing seven branches in Malta and combine another two into a new Qormi flagship it will be open. It also said it would…

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More than half of the 226 measures laid out in last year’s budget have been completed – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that Malta is preparing for all eventualities surrounding Brexit and lists several initiatives taken by the government including setting up a dedicated helpline to answer questions about the…

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Justice Minister Owen Bonnici denies that Malta sells citizenship because the IIP scheme is tied to investment – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes former Financial Intelligence Agency official Jonathan Ferris who declared in court that the Internal Affairs Minister at the time, Carmelo Abela, had asked him sensitive information about an ongoing…

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Order by the Planning Review Tribunal suspending works on the Central Link project for a month – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent carries a story about an order by the Planning Review Tribunal suspending works on the Central Link project for a month until an appeal filed by residents and 15…

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Government to run a Brexit drill among all state departments – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today leads with plans by the government to run a Brexit drill among all state departments to test preparedness in the event of a no-deal exit from the EU…

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Tremor registered off Gozo

A tremor was registered off the island of Gozo on Tuesday night. The earthquake was reported to be of a strength which varied between 3.3 to 3.7. The USGS reported…

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New home for Motors Inc. brands

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New award for Maltese retail sector

Misco launched an Award in Retail Operations providing specialised training for employees in the retail sector. The Award is a Level 3 qualification accredited by the National Commission for Further…

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NOUV Announces Core Management Team

NOUV, a multidisciplinary firm of certified public accountants, practising auditors, company service providers and certified information systems auditors is announcing its new core management team. Mark Aquilina, who founded NOUV…

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More than €400,000 raised by the Nationalist Party during a fundraising event on Sunday – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who criticised the Prime Minister’s silence about new media reports about the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Delia said that the party will keep insisting…

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Eurofund report showing that workers’ union membership in Malta is at its lowest – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with a series of questions posed by Council of Europe rapporteur Peter Omtzigt following leaked reports about the Daphne Caruana Galizia investigation. The rapporteur asked whether police information…

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Medicine Authority warns that medicinal cannabis should not be considered first-line therapy – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also covers the address by Joseph Muscat focusing on the government’s ambition to make families in Malta and Gozo ‘modestly wealthy’. The Prime Minister said he wants to elevate people…

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Prime Minister describes the opposition as a ‘driverless car’– The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent quotes the Prime Minister who described the opposition as a ‘driverless car’. Speaking at a Labour Party event, Joseph Muscat said that people were asking who is driving…

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Nationalist Party is looking for a ‘pretend’ treasurer – The Headlines: Kulħadd

Kulħadd says that Malta registered the highest increase in active ageing among EU members between 2008 and 2016. Another story in the paper says that employment in Gozo is growing…

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Prime Minister’s envoy Neville Gafa’ has links with terrorist groups involved in smuggling activities in Libya – The Headlines: Il-Mument

Il-Mument leads with news of a drop of more than 50 places by Malta in the latest Basel Anti-Money Laundering Index. The paper says Malta now ranks 59th out of…

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Xagħra parish priest Mons. Carm Refalo is expected to be ordained Gozo bishop – The Headlines: It-Torċa

It-Torċa reveals that Xagħra parish priest Mons. Carm Refalo is expected to be ordained Gozo bishop. Sources told the paper that the priest would make a ‘valid and qualified’ bishop…

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Parliamentary Secretary Anthony Agius Decelis announces plans to upgrade homes for the elderly – The Headlines: Illum

Illum carries an interview with St Paul’s Bay mayor Alfred Grima who said that, were the locality to be taken as a pilot project for integration in Malta, the experiment could…

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80 refugees and asylum seekers are admitted to Mount Carmel hospital every year – The Headlines: The Independent on Sunday

The Independent on Sunday reveals that around 80 refugees and asylum seekers are admitted to Mount Carmel hospital every year through an EU funded programme supporting health services for immigrants. The…

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Mr Justice Aaron Bugeja has recused himself from the trial of the men accused of the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today reveals that Mr Justice Aaron Bugeja has recused himself from the trial of the three men accused of carrying out the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The paper says…

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Major businessman among three potential key suspects behind Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination – Sunday Times of Malta

The Sunday Times of Malta reports that a major businessman is among three potential key suspects behind the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, according to two sources close to the…

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Chamber Of Advocates Clarifies Position On Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates Case

The Chamber of Advocates has noted that there is significant speculation in the media, including social media, following a decree by the Court, dated 2nd October 2019, in connection with…

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PN Leader Adrian Delia urges government to pursue economic growth without ‘sacrificing’ the social conscience – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon covers a press conference by PN Leader Adrian Delia outlining the party’s budget proposals. Delia urged the government to pursue economic growth models without ‘sacrificing’ the social conscience. In-Nazzjon…

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Government urged to address homelessness and problems in housing – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent carries a story about a call for applications for the post of State Advocate. An announcement in the Government Gazette says that the selected candidate must have a minimum…

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