17

Jul

Unanimous agreement on question to be presented for the vote of PN General Council members – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon announces that the PN’s Executive Council unanimously agreed on the formula to be presented for the vote of General Council members later this month. The question will be: Do…

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17

Jul

STD experiences calls for revision of Sexual Health Policy following increase in Syphilis cases : L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont speaks to Sexually Transmitted Diseases expert Philip Carabott who said that sexual health policy in Malta needs to be revisited. Carabott revealed that cases of syphilis increased by 123…

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17

Jul

Justice Minister sees no contradiction in statements regarding comments on Daphne Caruana Galizia’s inquiry – The Malta Independent

    The Malta Independent also leads with the bill of indictment filed by the Attorney General against the three men, coinciding with the 21st month since the murder. The…

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17

Jul

Prosecutors have 20 months to set a date for trial for the accused in Caruana Galizia’s murder – The Times

The Times says that prosecutors now have 20 months to set a date for trial for the accused. Experts from the Netherlands Forensic Institute, Europol, and the US Federal Bureau…

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17

Jul

100 persons found living in dire conditions in Marsa stables (Updated)

Reports of a significant number of persons were found living in dire conditions in stables located in Marsa, made it to the headlines this morning. A major operation is currently…

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17

Jul

50-year-old man grievously injured after being hit by a hard object during argument in Gozo

A 50-year-old man has been grievously injured in an argument which took place in Triq il-Wied, Żebbuġ, Gozo, today, 17 July, 2019 at about 0005hrs. Preliminary investigations by the District…

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16

Jul

10 year old boy suffering from serious injuries following traffic accident in Mosta

Two persons have been hospitalised following a traffic accident at Mġarr Road, Mosta, today, July 16, 2019 at about 1255hrs. Preliminary investigations by the District Police revealed that a collision…

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16

Jul

Malta: Sudanese worker hospitalised after falling one storey in construction site

A man from Sudan has been hospitalised following a fall in Sqaq il-Qenċ, Ħaż-Żebbuġ, today, July 16, 2019 at about 1145hrs. District Police went immediately on site and from preliminary…

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16

Jul

One person held after 25-year-old man graciously injured following argument in St. Julian’s

A 25-year-old man who lives in St Paul’s Bay has been grievously injured following an argument with another man in Triq Lapsi, St Julian’s, today, July 16, 2019 at about…

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16

Jul

Poland tops list of countries giving first residency permits to nonEU nationals – Ukraine tops the receiving end list – Malta’s main recipients are Serbians

More than three million first residence permits were granted by European Union member states in 2017, figures from the bloc's official statistics agency revealed on Monday. Poland was the main…

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16

Jul

Oldest Valletta cinema to turn off the lights: The Headlines – The Times

The Times says that the City Lights cinema in Valletta is set to be converted into a boutique hotel, with the Planning Authority deciding on the project today. The paper…

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16

Jul

Road project linking Mrieħel, Attard, Rabat set for approval today: The Headlines – The Independent

The Malta Independent speaks to Transport Minister Ian Borg about criticism of the bicycle lanes in Tal-Balal road by the Bicycle Advocacy Group. Borg said that it is not realistic…

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16

Jul

PN insiders denounce Facebook group targeting party leader: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont speaks to PN insiders who raised concerns about a new Facebook group undermining Adrian Delia’s leadership. The paper claims that the unnamed sources know who the people ‘pulling the…

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16

Jul

Magistrate refuses bail for suspect in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports that the court turned down a request for bail by one of the three men accused of the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Magistrate Claire Stafrace Zammit decided…

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16

Jul

142 stranded passengers, mostly children, arrive in Malta from Denmark – Air Malta suspends employee

An Air Malta employee who was also acting as a flight broker has been suspended by the airline after 142 people, mostly children, were left stranded in Denmark. Air Malta operations…

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16

Jul

PN leader requests parliament to postpone recess to discuss motion on independent inquiry into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder

Opposition leader Adrian Delia has written to the Prime Minister, saying parliament should postpone its summer recess so that it can discuss and approve a motion for an independent inquiry…

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15

Jul

Mater Dei hospital spokesperson says that there were no cases in which treatments were denied because of issues with payment: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent speaks to a Mater Dei hospital spokesperson who said that there were no cases in which treatments were denied because of issues with payment. A couple with…

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15

Jul

Maltese resident Anna Nightingale who warns against textured breast implants after developing a cancer linked to their use: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

  L-Orizzont publishes an interview with Maltese resident Anna Nightingale who warns against textured breast implants after developing a cancer linked to their use. The British citizen spoke to the…

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15

Jul

PN insiders are concerned that the formula for the vote on July 27 will favour those backing the party leader Adrian Delia: The Headlines – The Times

  The Times reports that PN insiders pushing for leader Adrian Delia’s resignation are concerned that the formula used in a vote on July 27 will favour those backing the…

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15

Jul

Profs Oliver Friggieri says that politicians are responsible for the critical environmental situation in Malta: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

  In-Nazzjon carries an interview with Oliver Friggieri who said that politicians are responsible for the critical environmental situation in Malta. Prof. Friggieri said the difference between politicians does not…

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15

Jul

Malta: Satabank clients still awaiting for the release of their funds

Satabank clients are still awaiting the release of their funds, a full nine months after they were frozen, the Malta Chamber of SMEs (GRTU) has complained. Reacting to news that…

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14

Jul

Updated: Police lead investigator denies that bill of indictment against accused of murdering Daphne Caruana Galizia will be tactically issued in the 11th hour

Update: The leader investigator against the men charged with murdering Daphne Caruana Galizia has denied reports that the prosecution in the case is planning to issue a bill of indictment…

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14

Jul

PM Muscat expected to nominate Ministers Helena Dalli and Edward Scicluna to European Commission

The Malta Independent on Sunday reports that Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is expected to nominate Ministers Helena Dalli and Edward Scicluna to the European Commission. The nominated Commission President Von…

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14

Jul

Malta: 69-year-old woman suffers grievous injuries following traffic accident in Sliema

A 69-year-old woman from Sliema suffered grievous injuries following a traffic accident in St. Paul’s Street, Sliema. Yesterday, at about 1730hrs, the District Police were informed that their assistance was…

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14

Jul

Malta is expected to get ‘poor’ rating for its anti-money laundering regime – Sunday Times

The Sunday Times reports that international experts are expected to deliver a poor assessment of Malta's anti-money laundering regime. The newspaper says it is informed that Moneyval is likely to give…

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14

Jul

Russia blocked Maltese attempt to place oil smuggling suspects Darren and Gordon Debono on UN sanctions list – MaltaToday

MaltaToday reports that Russia has blocked a Maltese attempt at placing oil smuggling suspects Darren Debono and Gordon Debono on a United Nations sanctions list, with a last-minute veto on…

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13

Jul

Fitch Revises Malta’s Outlook from Stable to Positive; Affirms at ‘A+’

Credit Agency Fitch expects high economic growth in Malta to be sustained in the medium term, and estimates potential growth at around 4%. In its statement, Fitch said that with…

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13

Jul

Syphilis cases skyrocket across Europe with numbers more than double in Iceland, Ireland, UK, Germany and Malta

Syphilis cases have skyrocketed in Europe with reported cases up 70% since 2010, a new report has claimed. Experts from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said…

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12

Jul

If countries can collaborate, medicinal prices can go down – Minister Chris Fearne (Headlines L-Orizzont)

L-Orizzont reports that the Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne said that if the countries, participate in the Valletta Declaration, collaborate, there could be a reduction in the price of medicines, through economies…

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12

Jul

Criminal activity in Gozo on the rise – News Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports that the criminal activity in Gozo has experienced an increase. In another story, In-Nazzjon reports that the Nationalist Party has voted in favour of the changes in the rental reform,…

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12

Jul

Government will launch public inquiry into Caruana Galizia’s murder in the coming three months – The Times headlines

The Times reports that the government will be launching a public inquiry into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia in the coming months, sticking to a three-month deadline set by the…

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11

Jul

Police searching for Serbian man in connection with a case of a Macedonian man who was injured seriously last June. The Headlines –L-Orizzont

  L-Orizzont reports that the police are searching for a man from Serbia in connection with a case where a Macedonian man was injured seriously last June. L-Orizzont also reports…

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11

Jul

PL candidate Josianne Cutajar spent the most during the last EP elections: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

  The Malta Independent reports that the PL candidate Josianne Cutajar was the candidate which spent most during the last EP elections. She was followed by PN candidate David Casa…

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11

Jul

Monthly VAT lottery won five times in eight months by same participant: The Headlines – The Times of Malta

The Times reports that petitioners behind the forthcoming vote of confidence in Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia have cried foul over the way the ballot is being handled and are accusing…

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11

Jul

PN Leader Adrian Delia claims that the new rental law will not solve any of the problems: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes the Nationalist Party’s statement that the 27th July vote of confidence is being conducted according to rules established by the Party’s executive and in a transparent manner. In-Nazzjon…

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10

Jul

Demand for electricity in Malta reaches highest levels recorded; causes disruption in service

Malta's demand for electricity supply reached 510MW, which is the highest level ever recorded by Enemalta plc. This is an increase of slightly less than 5% when compared to the highest ever…

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10

Jul

Multi-country investigation by Europol leads to several arrests, including in Malta, related to Europe-wide sex trafficking and prostitution ring

At least one suspect in a Europe-wide sex trafficking and prostitution ring has been arrested in Malta, the EU's police agency said on Wednesday. Operation Webmaster targeted a Finnish organised…

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10

Jul

Malta: Building Contractors Register launched

The Malta Developers Association president Sandro Chetcuti said the registry, which is a joint initiative between the Building Regulation Office and the MDA, would contain the details of all excavation…

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10

Jul

Malta – Man arrested in connection with Valletta graffiti paintings

Following days of investigation, the Valletta Police managed to arrest a 37-year-old Italian man in connection with various graffiti paintings with numerous buildings in Valletta. The suspect will be arraigned…

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10

Jul

Dr Anna Vella from Dar Hosea calls for legislation that protects victims of prostitution and criminalises those who exploit them: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also follows the case and says that, while the accused pleaded not guilty, she did not request bail. The mother currently works with a cleaning company and is a…

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10

Jul

44 migrants aboard the Alan Kurdi transferred to an AFM vessel and brought to shore: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

  The Malta Independent quotes Eurostat figures which show that 14 percent of the population in Malta does not hold Maltese citizenship.  EU citizens make 8 percent of the population…

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10

Jul

Malta has the fifth highest proportion of foreign residents in the EU: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

  In-Nazzjon also reports on the population statistics and compares the figures to the average share of non-citizen residents living in other EU countries – 7.8 percent. The paper says…

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10

Jul

Former PN minister Louis Galea admits that winning the next general election would be a huge task: The Headlines – The Times of Malta

  The Times carries an interview with former minister Louis Galea who said that it was a mistake to allow party members to select the PN leader. Galea, who has…

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10

Jul

Woman charged with attempted murder of her 9-year-old daughter: The Headlines – Malta Today

Malta Today leads with concerns raised by the Notarial Council about an article in the new rent laws granting the Housing Authorities the right to enter rented residencies at will…

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10

Jul

Washington Post on Malta’s role in the Mediterranean migrants’ rescue operations

With Italy firmly blocking its seaports, the tiny island country of Malta has emerged as an unlikely and reluctant lifeline for migrants making the perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea.…

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09

Jul

Malta issues 1,973 citizenships in 2017 – 464 to Russians, 342 to Saudi Arabians and 195 to British

In 2017, Malta issued 1,973 citizenship. This was stated in a Eurostat publication which shows that these included 464 Russians who qualified for citizenship, the majority through the citizenship investment…

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09

Jul

Government’s spending cancels surplus – Nazzjon Headlines

In-Nazzjon leads with an address in parliament by Opposition leader Adrian Delia who appealed for a ‘positive sign’ by the government on the division of functions of the Attorney General…

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09

Jul

New bridge proposed for pedestrians linking MCAST and Paola – L-Orizzont Headlines

L-Orizzont quotes Transport Minister Ian Borg who announced the construction of a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists linking Corradino, MCAST, and Paola. The minister said the project will provide better…

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09

Jul

Post-secondary Matriculation Certificate programme to be reformed – Malta Independent Headlines

The Malta Independent covers the launch of a redesigned post-secondary Matriculation Certificate programme leading to tertiary education. The reform proposes a focus on communications skills and intercultural awareness. You can read…

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09

Jul

Government to lift restrictions on Sliema Fortina land – Times of Malta Headlines

The Times reveals that the government is ready to lift restrictions imposed on the Sliema Fortina land, allowing developers to invest in commercial and residential projects. The site was originally…

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09

Jul

Man expected to be arraigned in court following drug discovery after car chase

A 28-year-old man from Valletta has been arrested by the Police Drug Squad, assisted by members of the Rapid Intervention Unit, following a raid yesterday, July 8, in San Ġwann.…

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09

Jul

44 persons rescued by Alan Kurdi rescue boat in cooperation with Maltese authorities – Sea-Eye

German humanitarian group Sea-Eye says the crew of its ship rescued 44 people from a wooden boat in the Mediterranean Sea. The sea rescue group says its ship, the Alan…

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08

Jul

Malta: Area in car park for Forum Residencies cordoned by police over structural concerns

Police were called out to a residential parking garage in Swieqi on Monday over structural concerns. An area of the car park for the Forum Residences on St Andrews Road,…

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08

Jul

Chief Justice asked to abstain from presiding over appeal by Repubblika on appointment of new members of the judiciary

The Chief Justice has been called upon to abstain from presiding over an appeal filed by civil society NGO Repubblika, in which it is challenging the appointment of new members…

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08

Jul

Malta – €687,795 raised for Dar tal-Providenza

€687,795 were raised during the 11th edition of the Volleyball Marathon in aid of Id-Dar tal-Providenza that took place between Friday 5th and Sunday 7th July in the parking lot…

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08

Jul

Proposed changes in secondary matriculation certificate system announced

The MATSEC examination board has launched the public consultation for the post-secondary Matriculation programme reform. The Matriculation Certificate course is a post-secondary two-year programme aimed at preparing students for entry…

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08

Jul

Doubts arise over Louis Galea’s ability to bring factions within the PN together: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

  L-Orizzont says that doubts arise over Louis Galea’s ability to bring factions within the PN together. Referring to the former secretary general and minister, the paper says the party…

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