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Malta: Government to offer cancer drugs currently funded by Community Chest Fund – MaltaToday

MaltaToday leads with the story that cancer drugs currently funded by the Community Chest Fund will gradually be absorbed into the government medicines formulary as the President’s charity embarks on a…

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Maltese children believe foreigners are inferior – Sunday Times

The Sunday Times says that a ‘substantial number’ Maltese children have prejudice against non-Maltese children and display traits of intolerance. A study commissioned by the Commissioner for Children finds that…

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Judge Depasquale appeals for ‘media savvy’ courts, deals with ‘often unjust criticism against judicial system’ while vowing to ‘serve to ensure that citizens feel that justice is done’

"I’m here to serve and, as such, I promise to do my utmost to ensure that the citizen feels that justice is being done, and that this is achieved in…

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A Briton considered among Europe’s most wanted’ to be extradited from Malta

Christopher Guest More, a British man wanted in the United Kingdom for his alleged involvement in a brutal 2003 killing should be sent back to the UK, a Maltese court…

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Low level of Maltese debt held by foreigners

Eurostat on Friday reported that there were significant differences across the European Union (EU) regarding the sector in which government debt is held. The share of public debt held by…

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Maltese girl among victims of sex trafficking in Malta in 2018 – US State Department

A Maltese girl was among a number of victims of sex trafficking in Malta last year, according to the Trafficking in Persons report by the US State Department, published on…

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The Headlines: The Times of Malta – Friday 21st June

The Times of Malta reveals that government employee Neville Gafa’ is in Libya on official business with a government delegation. The paper says that Gafa’s role remains unclear but suggests…

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The Headlines: The Malta Independent – Friday 21st June

The Malta Independent reports that there is a ‘sense of distrust’ within the PN after the parliamentary group meeting on Tuesday. MPs are demanding that leader Adrian Delia either…

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Malta – Police request help in search for three persons

The Police in Malta are requesting the help of the general public in order to find three men. Srdjan Dragic, Milos Markovic and Ivan Bozic are known to frequently roam…

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PhotoStory – Ryanair aircraft operated by Malta Air spotted in Stansted airport

Aeronews published photos of what probably is the first Ryanair aircraft at Stansted airport, operated by the newly set up Malta Air. The 9H-QAC Ryanair Boeing 737-800 was formerly registered as…

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Malta – FIAU made 12 requests for information to UAE in 2018 – The Malta Independent

The FIAU, in 2018, made 12 requests for information to the United Arab Emirates, the Malta Independent reports. According to the annual report of the FIAU, presented in parliament, while not…

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Malta – Third of foreign children bullied at school – Times of Malta

One in every three foreign students experiences some form of bullying while at school. According to a study on the well-being of non-Maltese children, reported by today's Times of Malta 33…

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Malta considering reopening embassy in Tripoli

The Maltese Government is considering reopening it's embassy in the Libyan capital Tripoli. The Libya Express quoted Malta’s ambassador to Libya Charles Saliba saying that the Maltese government was willing…

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The Headlines: The Times of Malta – Wednesday 19th June

The Times of Malta quotes activist Wayne Flask at the protest who accused construction authorities of being overshadowed by developers. The paper says that 11 NGOs took part in…

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The Headlines: L-Orizzont – Wednesday 19th June

L-Orizzont quotes from the resignation letter by Pierre Portelli who said the party needs to be cleared of some of its own MPs before a needed ‘revolution’ could start. The…

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The Headlines: The Malta Independent – Wednesday 19th June

The Malta Independent also reports on the protest march in Gwardamangia which converged outside the offices of the Malta Developers Association. Moviment Graffitti read out a list of seven…

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The Headlines: In-Nazzjon – Wednesday 19th June

In-Nazzjon reports that the PN parliamentary group meeting on Tuesday ended after midnight and leader Adrian Delia told the press later that the discussion laid the foundations for the future…

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The Headlines: Malta Today – Wednesday 19th June

Malta Today covers a demonstration called by Moviment Graffitti on Tuesday to protest against abuse by developers. Residents who lost their homes addressed the crowd saying describing how…

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Malta: Protest against developers held

The following is a round up of the reports about today's protest held against developers. ‘You disgust us’: citizens protest developers' ‘arrogance’ - The Times Hundreds of people chanted against…

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President Vella expresses reservations on legal use of cannabis beyond medical care

President George Vella said Tuesday he had reservations about extending the legal use of cannabis beyond medical care. "As a doctor and as a father, I have reservations about how…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – 18th June 2019

In-Nazzjon covers the presentation of the draft building law and says that the Prime Minister is shifting the blame onto contractors. The paper says Joseph Muscat was challenged on the…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – 18th June 2019

L-Orizzont says that the new building regulations put greater professional responsibility on architects who will now have to issue a signed method statement. The paper says the proposals will increase…

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The Times Headlines – 18th June 2019

The Times of Malta says that Bank of Valletta has confirmed that its sole correspondent bank providing US dollar services is terminating the relationship in December. BOV said it is…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – 18th June 2019

The Malta Independent leads with amendments in construction regulations proposing an obligatory Geotechnical Design Report for projects that require excavation and steeper fines if enforcement orders are ignored. The Malta…

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API technology and collaborative economy’s contribution towards Air Malta’s success – BBC

BBC reports that Air Malta managed to turn its business around after two decades of losses and soar with the big boys and girls in the airline industry thanks to web-based APIs (Application Programming…

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Malta : ING to stop clearing US dollar transactions for BOV as of December

Bank of Valletta’s last correspondent bank for US dollars transactions is pulling the plug on its relationship with the Maltese bank come December. ING will stop clearing US dollar transactions…

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The Headlines: In-Nazzjon – Monday 17th June

In-Nazzjon says that bureaucracy at Intensity Malta is affecting foreign workers seeking permits, their employers, as well as the ID Malta staff. The paper speaks to a source who…

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The Headlines: The Times of Malta – Monday 17th June

The Times of Malta says that the Prime Minister defended his decision to suspend excavation works after a series of building collapses. Joseph Muscat clarified that in cases were halted…

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The Headlines: L-Orizzont – Monday 17th June

L-Orizzont says that three Union Print journalists are among the finalists nominated for the Institute of Journalists Awards. In another story, the paper speaks to Doctors for Choice who argue…

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The Headlines: The Malta Independent – Monday 17th June

The Malta Independent quotes Prime Minister Joseph Muscat who said that new regulations for the construction sector will be introduced today. Speaking in an interview, Muscat said that most…

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The Headlines: Malta Today – Sunday 16th June

Malta Today leads with statements by Kris Bajada accusing long-time friend and former business partner Adrian Delia of spin about the FIAU investigation into a Barclays account in Jersey.…

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The Headlines: Illum – Sunday 16th June

Illum carries an interview with Jude Amin Utalu, a former FIFA Elite referee who was suspended by the Malta Football Association. Utalu said that that the Association believed someone…

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The Headlines: It-Torċa – Sunday 16th June

It-Torċa reports that Air Malta is considering offering maintenance services to the Malta Air fleet. Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi confirmed that the national airline is exploring the possibility. It-Torċa…

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The Headlines: The Sunday Times of Malta – Sunday 16th June

The Sunday Times reveals that PN leader Adrian Delia is to take a decision by Tuesday about his future after a majority within the party’s parliamentary group asked him to…

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The Headlines: Il-Mument – Sunday 16th June

Il-Mument covers a district meeting between PN leader Adrian Delia and party members in Gozo. The paper says the meeting was the first in a planned series of thirteen and…

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The Headlines: The Independent on Sunday – Sunday 16th June

The Independent on Sunday speaks to Council of Europe special rapporteur on Malta, Peter Omtzigt, about the amendments in law by the government. The Dutch MP said it would…

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The Headlines: Kulħadd – Sunday 16th June

Kulħadd says PN leader Adrian Delia has defied an ultimatum by the party’s parliamentary group to resign. It says pressure is being now mounted on sectional committees in towns to…

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Corporate Dispatch – Sunday Morning Briefing

Good morning Your morning briefing presents you the latest headlines from various news sources from Malta, Europe and the World. These are the world headlines: Magnitude 7.4 earthquake in South…

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Malta – The humanly demeaning and degrading situation at Mount Carmel Hospital – (The Malta Independent on Sunday)

Patients lining up in a row waiting for their medicine; pills distributed in little transparent cups, with nurses watching over them; patients being asked to open their mouths to make…

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Malta deemed safe by US State Department as it issues Europe wide safety travel recommendations

The US State Department doesn't have any alerts set for Malta, it's deemed to be at Level 1 in terms of precautions required by visitors, just as much it advices…

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Malta – 41 year old motor cyclist dies after crashing into a parked truck in Valley Road, Msida – UPDATED

TVM reports that a motor cyclist lost his life in an accident which happened in Valley Road, Msida, in the direction of Birkirkara. The accident took place in Valley Road,…

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Identity Malta revisiting procedures and opening hours

In response to the growing demand for all of Identity Malta’s services, the Agency said it is revisiting its existing procedures and opening hours as well as recruiting additional personnel…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – 15th June 2019

In-Nazzjon reveals that the appeal in the case by the Opposition Leader demanding a copy of the Egrant report will be heard on June 24. The paper says that the…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – 15th June 2019

L-Orizzont says that the Zahra family expressed its satisfaction with the sentence handed down to Tanti. In a statement they said that the former teacher robbed them of a wonderful…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Saturday 15th June 2019

The Malta Independent leads with the admission of guilt by Erin Tanti to the wilful homicide of Lisa Marie Zahra in 2014. The former teacher and his student became lovers…

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The Times Headlines – Saturday 15th June 2019

The Times reports on a press conference by the leaders who took part in the South EU Summit on Friday. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat announced that the members agreed to…

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