Malta

The Headlines: The Malta Independent – Thursday 13th June

The Malta Independent speaks to former Faculty of Laws Dean Kevin Aquilina who described the bill to create a State Advocate a ‘parody’ of the Venice Commission recommendations. Aqulina…

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The Headlines: The Times of Malta – Thursday 13th June

The Times reports that St Vincent de Paul residence and Mount Carmel hospital only have nine social workers between them, with a population of more than 1,000. The government’s…

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The Headlines: In-Nazzjon – Thursday 13th June

In-Nazzjon quotes Opposition Leader Adrian Delia who accused the government of ignoring the Constitutional Convention and passing laws separately. Delia said that the Bill to separate the powers of…

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Tribute to Ivan Fenech – Journalist – Asst. editor – Actor

Ivan Fenech, assistant editor of Times of Malta’s newsroom passed away on Wednesday following a sudden illness. Mr Fenech fell ill in the newsroom on Tuesday evening before he was…

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The Headlines: In-Nazzjon – Wednesday 12th June

In-Nazzjon speaks to Occupational Health and safety Authority director Mark Gauci who said that people have an obligation to report abuse on construction sites and other places of work. The…

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The Headlines: The Times of Malta – Wednesday 12th June

The Times publishes conclusions of a study showing that toxic sulphur oxides emitted by cruise ships is 148 times greater than that produces by cars. Campaign group Transport & Environment…

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The Headlines: L-Orizzont – Wednesday 12th June

L-Orizzont reports on the new airline, too, and quotes Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi who said the company will increase tourism to Malta. The paper says this is the third…

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The Headlines: The Malta Independent – Wednesday 12th June

The Malta Independent also leads with the inauguration of Malta Air which will fly to 60 destinations in Europe and North Africa. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that the…

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The Headlines: Malta Today – Wednesday 12th June

Malta Today covers the official launch of Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air on Tuesday. CEO Michael O’Leary said that the airline will initially operate with a fleet of six aircraft which…

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Maltese Norma Camilleri elected chairperson of CPLOL

Norma Camilleri has recently been elected in the prestigious position of chairperson of CPLOL (Standing Liaison Committee of EU Speech and Language Therapists and Logopedists). She is also the current…

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Ryanair’s subsidiary Malta Air comes into being on Tuesday

Ryanair subsidiary airline Malta Air came into being on Tuesday with the signing of a deal between Ryanair and the government at the Auberge de Castille. Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary…

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RyanAir’s other airlines

The launch of Malta Air will see Ryanair adding the fourth subsidiary to its operations. Currently, the airline owns and operates three subsidiaries including: Ryanair Sun; Ryanair UK; and Laudamotion.…

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97 persons rescued by Armed forces brought to Malta

A group of 97 persons has been brought to Malta after being rescued by an Armed Forces patrol boat on Monday night. Their arrival was the second big group in…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – 11th June 2019

L-Orizzont reports on the inauguration of the first of 22 medicine-distribution robots at Mater Dei hospital. Health Minister Chris Fearne said that the new robotic system will eliminate human error…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – 11th June 2019

The Malta Independent reveals that a meeting by the PN’s parliamentary group yesterday was not concluded and will continue today. Leader Adrian Delia said that he is prepared to convene…

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Migration amongst topics discussed by President Vella in his first official foreign engagement

President of Malta George Vella held a meeting with Director General of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Antonio Vitorino. After the exchange of greetings, the two sides discussed regional…

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Malta supports Frans Timmermans for European Commission President

Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said Malta is supporting the nomination of the Socialists and Democrats, Frans Timmermans for the post of European Commission President. The Prime Minister revealed Malta’s…

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Family of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia files report which indicates a possible Latvian link to her murder

The family of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia have filed a 31-page Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) with Latvia’s Office for the Prevention of Laundering of Proceeds Derived from Criminal Activity,…

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The Headlines: In-Nazzjon – Monday 10th June

In-Nazzjon publishes a statement by the Association of Local Council after the Mellieħa incident next to a construction site. The Association complained about the lack of enforcement by authorities even…

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The Headlines: L-Orizzont – Monday 10th June

L-Orizzont publishes an interview with geologist Peter Gatt who warned that more buildings could collapse like what happened in Mellieħa last week and Gwadamangia in April. Gatt said…

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The Headlines: The Times of Malta – Monday 10th June

The Times reveals that works on the Central Link project are expected to start towards the end of the month, although a permit has not yet been issued. The…

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The Headlines: The Malta Independent – Monday 10th June

The Malta Independent says that the European Commission is demanding that government reviews the heavy taxation system on cars imported from the EU since 2009. The letter of formal…

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Malta’s weather reaches 37 degrees

Malta's weather has reached 37 degrees. This is the highest temperature recorded in the past two years, TVM reports while quoting the Meteorological office. The Met Office is also reported…

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Aġenzija Żgħażagħ wins Excellence Award in Knowledge of Young People

YIOSS (Youth Information One Stop Shop) operated by Aġenzija Żgħażagħ won the ‘Excellence Award in Knowledge of Young People’ during its 35th General Assembly of the European Youth Card Association.…

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Illum Headlines – Sunday 9th June 2019

Illum reports on a stormy week within the Nationalist Party that led to Kevin Cutajar’s co-option by the Executive Council on Saturday. Illum says that PN MEP David Casa stopped…

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The Sunday Times of Malta Headlines – 9th June 2019

The Sunday Times announces plans by Ryanair to set up a new airline based in Malta to incorporate all routes operating from the country. The company currently has 61 flights…

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Il-Mument Headlines – Sunday 9th June 2019

Il-Mument quotes a statement by the Kamra Tal-Periti in reaction to the house collapse in Mellieħa and says that it is a ‘direct symptom’ of the chaos currently prevailing in…

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MaltaToday Headlines – Sunday 9th June 2019

Malta Today reveals that former PN General Secretary Joe Saliba said that the party’s core vote is not big enough to make it electable in 2022. Addressing the General Council,…

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Il-Kullħadd Headlines – Sunday 9th June 2019

Kullħadd says that the public and private sector invested an combined €520 million in the first three months of the year. In another story, the paper writes about the effects…

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It-Torċa Headlines – Sunday 9th June 2019

It-Torċa quotes an EU report which estimates that Malta lost some €12 million from contraband sales of cigarettes. In another story, the paper says that Maltese and Italian officials may…

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The Malta Independent on Sunday Headlines – Sunday 9th June 2019

The Independent on Sunday says that a meeting of the PN’s Executive Council on Saturday did not discuss issues related to Adrian Delia’s leadership, the party’s administration or its strategy.…

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Ryanair to open new airline, based in Malta – UPDATED

The Sunday Times of Malta reports that Ryanair will be opening a new airline to be based in Malta. The report says that the new airline called Malta Air that would…

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Dr Kevin Cutajar co-opted to Parliament

The Executive Committee of the Nationalist Party has voted unanimously to co-opt Dr Kevin Cutajar as a Member of Parliament, following the resignation of David Stellini last week. The co-option…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Saturday 8th June

The Malta Independent says PN general election candidates on Gozo told party secretary general Clyde Puli they will not seek co-option to the seat vacated by David Stellini. Puli dismissed…

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The Times of Malta Headlines – Saturday 8th June

The Times reports that the Commissioner for Data Protection has launched an investigation into a data breach at St Vincent de Paul residence. Personal details of residents wre published online…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Saturday 8th June

L-Orizzont covers a meeting between a General Workers Union delegation and German Ambassador Walter Hassman. The Ambassador said that unions have a fundamental role in the social context. L-Orizzont also…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning Latest : A four-storey building collapsed in Main Street, Mellieħa on Saturday near the former Shoppers Supermarket where construction is taking place next door. An eldery woman who…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Saturday 8th June

In-Nazzjon quotes PN leader Adrian Delia that he will not remain on the fence and will keep working to overcome obstacles. Delia, who was taking part in TV programme Xarabank,…

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UPDATED: Building collapses in Mellieħa, woman rescued from under the rubble

A four-storey building collapsed in Main Street, Mellieħa on Saturday near the former Shoppers Supermarket where construction is taking place next door. The Malta Indpendent reports that an eldery woman…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Friday 7th June

L-Orizzont covers a visit by a delegation from the General Workers Union to President George Vella. His Excellency said that Malta is going through rapid transformation and that unions…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Friday 7th June

The Malta Independent reveals that the PN’s Executive Council will meet again on Saturday to co-opt a candidate to the seat in parliament vacated by David Stellini. The paper says…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Friday 7th June

In-Nazzjon reports that Maltese and mathematics exams for students may still not be held after the union of teachers voted to retain the directives. The union said in a statement…

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The Times of Malta Headlines – Friday 7th June

The Times reports that two-fifths of inmates at Corradino had a history of drug use before being jailed. The research was carried by a European agency for drugs monitoring which…

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UPDATED: 50 persons saved and heading to Pozallo

50 persons were saved as they were trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach reach the European coast. According to Alarm Phone, the group was saved by the commercial…

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Express Trailers’ 25 Years of Servicing Spain Now Also Linking Malta to Portugal

EXPRESS TRAILERS is this year commemorating 25 years of weekly transport services between Malta and Spain. The company started servicing businesses to and from Spain in 1994 with a sea…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Thursday 6th June

The Malta Independent reveals that PN MPs are prepared to hold a meeting even if it is not officially called by leader Adrian Delia. Meanwhile, the party’s Executive Council will…

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The Times of Malta Headlines – Thursday 6th June

The Times reports on a huge rescue operation by the Armed Forces that saved 370 migrants within 12 hours. The paper says that more people in distress were rescued on…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Thursday 6th June

L-Orizzont quotes Health Minister Chris Fearne who announces that all babies born at Mater Dei hospital will be screened for heart disease. Fearne said that this will help prevention…

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The Malta Business Weekly Headlines – Thursday 6th June

The Malta Business Weekly leads with a story about OKCoin opening of a regional office in Malta as it expands its services from the US Dollar-based markets. The platform…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Thursday 6th June

In-Nazzjon also reports on the formal recommendations and says that the EU Commission is insisting on the independence of the judiciary, especially with regards to appointments and dismissal of its members.…

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Busy night for the AFM as more people saved in the Mediterranean

A total of 270 persons are expected in Malta Wednesday morning after being saved by the AFM in separate rescue operations in the Mediterranean. In the first operation 63…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Wednesday 5th June

L-Orizzont announces that ARMS Ltd. employees will now be entitled to paid compassionate leave after an agreement with the General Workers Union. The leave will be applicable in cases…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Wednesday 5th June

The Malta Independent speaks to Mark Anthony Sammut who resigned his role as president of the PN’s Executive Council following heavy defeat at the elections. Sammut accused the party leadership…

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The Malta Today Headlines – Wednesday 5th June

Malta Today leads with an EU-wide study showing that minimum wage in Malta had the fourth-lowest increase among 22 countries this year. Eurofound reports an increase of 0.9 percent…

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The Times of Malta Headlines – Wednesday 5th June

The Times reports that the Planning Authority has moved to close an illegal batching plant in an active quarry in Kerċem. The paper says heavy vehicles and machinery have been…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Wednesday 5th June

In-Nazzjon reports on industrial actions by the Union of Teachers cancelling exams in Maltese and mathematics. Union president Marco Bonnici told the paper that directives were issued in September to…

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63 persons saved by AFM in the Mediterranean

63 persons are expected to disembark in Malta early this morning after being saved during the night by the Armed Forces of Malta The rescued 63 migrants were adrift and…

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