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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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Migrant describes how he was shot in the back and left for dead on the same night of the murder of Lassana Cisse – Malta Today

Malta Today reports that the three suspects in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia have been formally charged. Brother George and Alfred Degiorgio, and Vincent Muscat are each facing…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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