Malta

NGOs raise €20,000 in crowdfunding to appeal Central Link project permit

The crowdfunding campaign organised by a number of NGOs to fund an appeal of the Central Link project permit has been successful, with the required €20,000 being raised in less…

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Malta: UK’s most wanted criminal to be extradited to Britain

UK citizen Christopher Guest More will be extradited to his homeland to face trial for murder, after the Court of Criminal Appeal definitively rejected his challenge to the European Arrest…

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Bravo teams with Scouts in clean-up and tree planting initiative

A group of around 30 scouts from the Stella Maris College Scout Group, together with their Scout Leaders, have recently undertaken cleaning activities in Gharghur, in the area better known…

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Seven in ten employers expect labour costs to rise this year: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent quotes a report by the Malta Employers Association indicating that shortage of employees and rising property prices are pushing up labour costs. More than three-fourths of employers…

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Details of horrific killing in St Paul’s Bay surface: The Headlines – The Times of Malta

The Times leads with emerging crime details after the discovery of human remains believed to be a young woman who disappeared in 2018. Police understand that the suspect killed the…

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First case of domestic violence to award compensation to victim: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont reports on the first case of domestic violence victim to be awarded compensation for shortcomings in the protection system. Commissioner Simone Cini expressed her satisfaction and reminded that authorities…

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EC President starts visit in Malta

The relationship between Malta and the EU Commission has never been as good as it is now, outgoing Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Monday. Speaking at Castille, Juncker said…

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Details on Charlene Farrugia’s murder revealed – Former boyfriend jailed for hold-up

A woman who disappeared 11 years ago is likely to have been killed in her apartment before her body was dismembered and transported to Valletta in her own car. Her…

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Microsoft Increases Focus on iGaming Sector

Mr Adrian Gatt has been appointed Business Development Manager for Microsoft in Greece, Malta and Cyprus with a specific focus on the iGaming industry. “My position is not just for…

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Prime Minister says the country is going through an economic ‘virtuous cycle’– L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont reports on the launch of a campaign by the government against human trafficking ‘Human, Like You’. The paper speaks to a victim who was lured to Malta to…

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PN Leader Adrian Delia says he will ‘serenely’ face Saturday’s vote by the General Council – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon follows the case of human remains discovered close to the ‘Salinos’ football pitch in Valletta last week. The paper says investigations are more complex that anticipated and the forensic…

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Government plans to open a community hub for people with disabilities in Naxxar in 2022 – The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent quotes Parliamentary Secretary Anthony Agius Decelis who announced government plans to open a community hub for people with disabilities in Naxxar in 2022. The €32 million…

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Climatic studies predicting that Malta’s climate will become more similar to that in the Middle East – The Times

The Times leads with climatic studies predicting that Malta’s climate will become more similar to that in the Middle East. James Ciarlo from the National Institute of Oceanography and…

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Maltese-registered cruise ship rescues over a hundred migrants near Greece

A Maltese-registered cruise ship sailing close to the Greek mainland has rescued more than a hundred migrants, the country's coast guard said on Sunday. The migrants were picked up by the…

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Various people hospitalised after cabin cruiser collides with dinghy off St. Paul’s Islands

Various people were hospitalised after an accident at sea. One News reports that a Cabin cruiser collided with a dinghy off St Paul's Islands. A medical team from Mater Dei…

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Man in critical condition after Boat capsizes off Gozo

Today at around 1715hrs, the Police were informed that their assistance was needed at sea between Xlendi and Dwejra Gozo since a boat overturned. The Police went on site where…

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Caruana Galizia’s murder is an indelible mark on Malta – Bishop Galea Curmi

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea Curmi said that the brutal assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia as a black shadow on Malta and said that if the mastermind behind the assassination…

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European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker will visit Malta on Monday

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will be in Malta on Monday and Tuesday on an official visit, the government said. He will have talks in Castille with Prime Minister Joseph…

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‘Tragic’ phenomenon of students skipping Matsec exams: The Headlines – It-Torċa

It-Torċa speaks to Professor Carm Borg about a new ‘tragedy’ in the educational sector as figures show that a large number of students did not sit for their Matsec exams.…

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Rejected local councillor may find himself MP: The Headlines – Illum

Illum leads with a Central Bank directive that it says will make it more difficult to apply for home loans, particularly for second homes. The paper speaks to Finance Minister…

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Moody’s upgrades Malta rating: The Headlines – Kulħadd

Kulħadd says the PN MEP Roberta Metsola nominated a Hungarian MEP as Vice Chairment of the European Parliament, before withdrawing it when it was clear the candidate, a member of…

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US pressuring Maltese suspect to divulge information: The Headlines – Malta Today

Malta Today reveals that the US is applying pressure on Darren Debono who is facing charges for fuel smuggling. The former national team footballer said that the American embassy is…

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Hindrance by party members will not be tolerated – PN Leader: The Headlines – The Malta Independent on Sunday

The Independent on Sunday carries an interview with former PN Executive Council president Mark Anthony Sammut who warned the party is facing a ‘total meltdown’ at the next general election.…

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PN Electoral Commission dismisses claims of unfair process: The Headlines – Il-Mument

Il-Mument carries a feature about the PN extraordinary General Council being held on Saturday and quotes leader Adrian Delia who says that internal unity and reforms will bring the party…

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A third of eligible voters in the PN General Council changed: The Headlines – The Sunday Times of Malta

The Sunday Times leads with the unearthing human remains outside Valletta by the police believed to be Charlene Farrugia who went missing in 2008, aged 25. A man held in…

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Malta: Man hospitalised after hit-and-run accident in Luqa

The police are investigating a hit and run incident in Luqa. Newsbook reports that a man was injured and had to be hospitalised following an accident which involved a vehicle and…

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95% of Maltese want that ‘laws and rules’ apply in an equal way to everyone

95% of Maltese find it personally important or essential to them that the same laws and rules apply equally to every person, including all public authorities, irrespective of their personal…

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“Human, like you” Campaign against human trafficking launched

The government has launched a national campaign against human trafficking. The campaign, entitled Human, like you, aims to increase the awareness of the general public on the international challenge of…

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Malta: Hold-up arrest leads police to solve 2008 murder – Man expected to be arraigned in connection with the case

Investigations by the Police of Malta led to discovery of the remains of a body in the vicinities of Valletta, which the police believe is linked to a murder which…

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Moody’s upgrades Malta’s credit rating to ‘A2 stable’

International agency Moody’s has upgraded Malta’s credit rating to A2 stable, the government said in a statement. It had been 11 years since this agency had upgraded Malta’s rating. In…

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Real estate franchise owner Matthew Pace has resigned from the PA board – The Times

The Times asks Minister Konrad Mizzi whether his financial advisors had been appointed on the selection committee that transferred the concession of three public hospitals to Vitals. The Minister said…

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Bicycle Advocacy Group encourage Transport Minister Ian Borg to ‘get on a bike’ and try the new cycle lanes – The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent quotes Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi who urged Air Malta and its pilots to ‘sit down’ and resolve industrial issues. The minister said that law prevented the government…

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Minister Konrad Mizzi says he expects the dispute with pilots to be resolved within the coming days: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont reports on the situation within Air Malta with Minister Konrad Mizzi announcing plans for growth of the airline by the end of summer. Mizzi said, however, that he expects…

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Constitutional Court upholds request by Opposition Leader Adrian Delia for ministers to take the witness stand: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon leads with the decision by the Constitutional Court to uphold a request by Opposition Leader Adrian Delia for ministers to take the witness stand. Finance Mnister Edward Sciculuna, Economy…

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Minister Ian Borg announces the resignation of three Planning Authority officials

Minister Ian Borg today announced the resignation of three Planning Authority officials after a letter he sent them regarding their legal obligations in terms of conflict of interest. The announcement…

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Constitutional Court orders three Ministers to reveal Egrant inquiry report sources

The Constitutional Court ordered three government ministers to reveal the source which they quoted when they testified in a case on the VGH public hospitals contract. The Court’s decision concerns…

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President George Vella, returns to medical roots and assists cameraman during launch of Oħloq Tbissima fund raising activity

President George Vella returned to his roots as a family doctor when he ran to assist a cameraman who fainted and fell off a platform. The incident happened on Friday…

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New president for the Malta Institute of Accountants

The Council of the Malta Institute of Accountants appointed Fabio Axisa as its new President for the term July 2019 - June 2020. The election was held during the Institute’s…

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Malta: ‘Missing’ charter flight leaves 280 passengers stranded

Some 280 Maltese passengers, mostly young footballers, who were supposed to leave Malta for Denmark on Friday morning, have been told not to turn up at the airport as their…

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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak launches blockchain company in Malta

A new company based on blockchain and focussing on energy efficiency, EFFORCE, will be based in Malta with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak investing in and co-founding it. Speaking at the…

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Industry’s banking concerns discussed in meeting between PM and GRTU

The Malta Chamber of SME’s (GRTU) stated that there is an unprecedented situation happening with regards to businesses and banking: clients find it difficult to understand how they can open a…

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Verification process determining voter eligibility in the PN General Council has been finalised – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that the PA board meeting was a clear sign that no public consultation was carried out about the Central Link project. PN Deputy Leader David Agius said that…

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Some 1,400 objections have been filed against Central Link project- The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent reports the decision on the Central Link and says that some 1,400 objections have been filed against the plans. Infrastructure Malta CEO Frederick Azzopardi said that over…

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PA approves Central Link road project between Mrieħel and Rabat – The Times

The Times leads with the Planning Authority approval of the Central Link road project between Mrieħel and Rabat. The PA board voted 7-3 in favour with members representing the Opposition,…

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Judge Schembri Orland questions effectiveness of police to victims of domestic violence – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes the head of Infrastructure Malta as well who, during his presentation to the PA board, claimed that for every €1 invested on the Central Link development…

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Malta awards oil exploration licence

Malta has awarded a one-year oil exploration licence to Edison International in areas north of the island. The Times reports that the company had been granted a licence to explore offshore blocks…

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Gzira United qualifies for next round after beating Croatia’s Hajduk Split

Gżira United came from a goal down to beat Hajduk Split 3-1 and reach the second qualifying round of the Europa League. They qualified thanks to the away goal rule,…

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Bohemian Rhapsody most viewed movie in Malta’s cinemas – NSO

In 2018, the most popular movies were ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again’ and ‘Johnny English Strikes Again’. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ attracted 8.2 per cent of the total admissions,…

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Court upholds request by Repubblika for an inquiry into Vitals hospitals’ deal

A magistrate has upheld a request for an inquiry into the controversial transfer of three public hospitals to Vitals Global Healthcare. The request was made by civil society group Repubblika…

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Malta’s Export To Spain Almost Doubles to €110m In 2018, Imports from Spain to Malta reach €407.1 million

In 2018, the value of exports from Malta to Spain amounted to €109.9 million, almost double when compared to the €61.7m registered in 2017. On the otherhand, the value of…

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Majority of migrants found living in the stables will be deported: The Headlines – The Times

The Times also follows the story and says that the majority of migrants found living in the stables had overstayed their three-month residence permit and will be deported. One…

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PA board will today decide on the Central Link project between Mrieħel and Saqqajja: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that the Planning Authority board will today decide on the Central Link project between Mrieħel and Saqqajja. The paper says that studies suggest the new road system would…

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Airline Pilots Association is willing to resume talks with Air Malta and the government: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent reports on a joint operation by Planning Authority officials and the police to clear stables in Marsa that were being used by some 80 migrants…

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Opposition Leader Adrian Delia warns country is being robbed of public property: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes Opposition Leader Adrian Delia who warned in parliament that big investors are dictating the rules while the country is being robbed of public property. Delia questioned the government’s…

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Jobsplus report shows Malta received 16,000 job applications by non-EU nationals between January and May: The Headlines – The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly leads with a Jobsplus report showing that Malta registered the highest growth in population in the EU, an increase of 37 for every 1,000 residents.…

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Judge Aaron Bugeja drawn by lot to preside over trial of 3 accused with Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder

Newly-appointed judge Aaron Bugeja has been drawn by lot to preside over the trial of the three men accused of having killed journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The Attorney General on…

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Microsoft Malta Supports MITA’s Student Placement Scheme

Microsoft Malta today pledged its support to this year’s MITA’s Student Placement Scheme launched at Esplora in Bighi with a special induction day during which Microsoft showcased its Virtual…

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