Malta

The Times Headlines – Wednesday 22 May

The Times quotes Aditus foundation director Neil Falzon who disagrees with the Prime Minister’s comments that there is shift in public mood towards racism. Falzon said there is nothing to…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Wednesday 22 May

In-Nazzjon says that Malta’s reputation has been clouded by a government that is attracting harsh criticism. PN Leader Adrian Delia said that EU states look at Malta as a…

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Malta Today Headlines – Wednesday 22 May

Malta Today carries an interview with PN MP and MEP candidate David Stellini who says that unless the political funding system is revised parties will remain dependant of big business,…

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Council of Europe draft report on Malta – What we know so far

Rule of law, the investigations into Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder and impunity were amongst the main issues dealt with by a draft Council of Europe report on Malta, which a…

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The Times of Malta Headlines – Tuesday 21st May 2019

The Times reports that the Armed Forces has turned to President George Vella who ordered the suspension of soldiers Francesco Fenech and Lorin Scicluna, charged with the murder of Lassana…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – 21st May 2019

In-Nazzjon says that the PN presented 15 proposals for people with dyslexia. In another story, the paper says that government is keeping its eyes shut to the security problem in…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Monday 20th May

In-Nazzjon also follows the case against Fenech and Scicluna presided by magistrate Josette Demicoli. The soldiers are being accused racially motivated crimes including murder, attempted murder, and a hit-and-run incident.…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Monday 20th May

The Malta Independent says that two AFM soldiers, Francesco Fenech, 21, and Lorin Scicluna, 22, were charged with the murder of Lassane Cisse in the drive-by shooting in Triq il-Ġebel,…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Monday 20th May

L-Orizzont says that the accused appeared calm in court while the charges were being brought against them. At one point, though, Scicluna’s eyes were filled with anguish when he saw…

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The Times of Malta Headlines – Monday 20th May

The Times says that the soldiers pleaded not guilty but no request for bail was made. In the same incident, two other migrants were wounded with shots from a firearm…

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Two soldiers plead not guilty to murdering Lassana Cisse

The Sunday Times of Malta reports that the two Maltese soldiers - Lorin Scicluna and Francesco Fenech - have pleaded not guilty to the racially-motivated murder of a migrant and…

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Malta’s far-right festers in the wounds of society’s growing inequality – Matthew Vella (Malta Today)

Was the senseless murder of Lassana Cisse Souleymane – gunned down while walking back home in Hal Far – a criminal act long destined to take place in safe, safe, but racist, Malta?…

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Tal-Biża … l-indifferenza fejn waslitna – It-Torċa

Minkejja li ħafna għajtu għal ġustizzja dwar il-qtil ta’ Lassana, ittamajna li r-razziżmu ma jkunx involut f’dan il-qtil. Xtaqna li b’xi mod ma ngħixux f’pajjiż fejn xi ħadd ifettillu jispara…

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It-Torċa Headlines – Sunday 19th May

It-Torċa places the Labour Party at just under 57 percent of the vote, trailed by the Nationalist Party with 37 percent. The survey shows Alternattiva Demokratika in third place.…

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Ilum Headlines – Sunday 19th May

Illum carries a special editorial describing news of soldiers targeting migrants ‘a black day for Malta’. The paper says that the killing leaves no doubt about the spread of…

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Il-Mument Headlines – Sunday 19th May

Il-Mument says that Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne took part in a debate on Xarabank against instructions from Castille. The paper says the rivalry between Fearne and co-debater Miriam…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing – Sunday 19th May 2019

Good morning The developments in relation to the murder of Lassana Cisse and the polls related to next Saturday"s elections dominate the front pages of today's newspapers in Malta. In…

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Times of Malta Headlines – 18th May 2019

The Times says that remains of a medieval church have been unearthed in Sannat where a development project is taking place. The existence of Santa Marija ta’ Nofs Awwissu has…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – 18th May 2019

L-Orizzont covers a visit by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat to works on a Caritas therapy centre for adolescents with drug-related problems in Ta’ Kandja. Muscat said the project shows the…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – 18th May 2019

In-Nazzjon says that the nation has been denied of ‘another important’ debate after Prime Minister Joseph Muscat turned down an invitation by Opposition Leader Adrian Delia to go head-to-head on…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – 18th May 2019

The Malta Independent reports that a comprehensive plan for Cottonera has been approved by Cabinet, designed to ‘improve the beauty and culture’ of the area. Culture Minister Owen Bonnici said…

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Times of Malta Headlines – Friday 17th May 2019

The Times reveals that Air Malta has reopened a board to review complaints about unjust decisions suffered by employees. The Ministry of Tourism confirmed the decision and said that similar…

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Business Today Headlines – Thursday 16th May

Business Today reports that an SME loan facility launched by Bank of Valletta and the Malta Development Bank generated great interest. MDB chairman Josef Bonnici said a second scheme…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – Thursday 16th May

L-Orizzont says that the PN delegation in the European Parliament has a voting track record in favour of amendments to introduce EU tax harmonisation. The paper says such a move…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – Thursday 16th May

In-Nazzjon quotes National Statistics Office figures showing an increase in Price Index from 1.3 percent to 1.7 percent in April. The paper says that expenses related to water, gas, housing,…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Thursday 16th May

The Malta Independent leads with a story about a wife accused of grievously stabbing her husband in an argument after her repeated reports of domestic violence to the police fell…

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The Times of Malta Headlines – Thursday 16 May

The Times reveals that the government has approved the addition of a fourth Gozo Channel ferry. The leased vessel is likely to start operating within the coming few weeks, with…

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The Malta Business Weekly Headlines – Thursday 16 May

The Malta Business Weekly reports that the Malta Financial Services Authority published its strategy document to transform Malta into a FinTech hub. The authority said that it received positive feedback…

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Malta: Man charged in connection with the arson of the 120 year old St Publius Arch in Floriana UPDATED

UPDATE: A 33-year-old taxi driver from Valletta was taken to court on Thursday and accused of having set fire and destroyed the 120-year-old festive arch in Floriana. Bjorn Grima pleaded not guilty.…

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MaltaToday Headlines – Wednesday 15th May 2019

MaltaToday reports that three men in their twenties are being accused of gang-raping a woman, aged 20. Inspector John Spiteri said in court that this was one of the ‘most…

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Malta: In-Nazzjon Headlines – Wednesday 15th May 2019

In-Nazzjon says that the government ‘hit the panic button’ and adjourned parliament until after the elections to avoid debates about the protection of life. The paper says the decision came…

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Malta Independent Headlines – Wednesday 15th May 2019

The Malta Independent also carries the story with the lawyers representing captain Claus Peter Reisch calling the verdict ‘scandalous’. They told the press they will study the sentence and decide…

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Malta – L-Orizzont Headlines – Wednesday 15th May 2019

L-Orizzont, too, follows the case and says the court found no evidence of discrimination against the Leader of the Opposition. Adrian Delia’s lawyers had argued that refusal to give him…

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Times of Malta Headlines – Wednesday 15th May 2019

The Times leads with the court decision to fine the captain of the MV Lifeline €10,000 for entering Maltese waters carrying rescued migrants without the required registration. Magistrate Joseph Mifsud…

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L-Orizzont News Headlines – Tuesday 14th May 2019

L-Orizzont speaks to counsellor Matthew Bartolo who insisted on the need to educate children about sexuality. Bartolo said that sexuality is part of the children’s identity and sexual education is…

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The Malta Independent Headlines – Tuesday 14th May 2019

The Malta Independent reports that the final sitting in the case of the MV Lifeline, impounded 10 months ago, will be held today. Captain Claus Peter Reisch was charged with…

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The Times of Malta Headlines – Tuesday 14th May 2019

The Times carries a story about shipping giant Maersk transferring operations from Malta to North Africa. The paper says the Freeport is experiencing a major slowdown after losing one of…

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The Washington Post’s eulogy to Archbishop Charles Scicluna

The Washington Post, one of the United States leading and most respected newspaper, published what could be best described as a far reaching eulogy for Maltese Archbishop Charles Scicluna. In…

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Il-Kulħadd Headlines – Sunday 12th May 2019

Il-Kulħadd carries the following stories: Kulħadd covers statements by Labour Party MEP Miriam Dalli who argued that the incumbent Nationalist Party MEPs voting record could threaten Malta’s self-control over taxation…

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AFM patrol boat saves 85 migrants

Maltese web-portal Newsbook is reporting that 85 migrants were saved by an AFM Maltese patrol boat during the night and are expected to be brought to Malta in the coming…

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GO To Display Its Innovative Smart Hub At MRO

The GO Smart Hub – the only one of its kind in Malta, will be on display at GO’s stand at this weekend’s edition of the Malta Robotics Olympiad (MRO).…

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Malta’s President George Vella joins EU Presidents in joint call on citizens to vote in May elections

Twenty one EU heads of state, including Malta's President George Vella, issued a Joint Call for Europe and appealed on EU citizens to exercise their right to vote at the…

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MIA signs cooperation agreement with Cyprus counterpart

The Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) signed a Protocol of Cooperation with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC), forging a new alliance that promotes the interests of…

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Eurovision 2019: Malta’s Michela in the 7th place with bookmakers

As preparations get underway in Tel Aviv for this year's edition of the Eurovision Song Festival, as usual there is much speculation about who will win. Among the bookmakers top…

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Augustinian sisters inaugurate new 16+ centre for former St Monica students

The Augustinian sisters in Gżira opened a new centre for former students from their schools in Birkirkara and Gżira. The idea came from the teens themselves who wanted to keep…

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Maltese 18 year old Nigel Borg addresses the United Nations on autism

Nigel Borg, 18 years of age and living with ASD, had the privilege to address the Congress of United Nations in Geneva Switzerland on removing barriers to education for young…

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Capsized Fishing Boat Update – ‘Rogue wave’ capsized Sicilian boat

The Malta Independent reports that a a relative of one of the dead men told Italian media that it was a rogue wave that flipped the Sicilian fishing vessel and…

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Malta Election Watch – What are the Sunday surveys saying?

As the European Parliament and local elections approach, interest in what might the result be increases. It-Torċa, MaltaToday and Illum carry stories based on surveys the newspapers carried or commissioned.…

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Valletta win their 25th league after beating Hibernians on penalties in dramatic decider

Valletta won their 25th league after beating Hibernians in the 2018-2019 league decider on Saturday. The 90 minutes ended 1-1, and extra time was needed. In the extra time, Valletta…

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Roads claim life of White-Taxi driver after head-on collision in Burmarrad, Malta (Updated)

A 31-year old white-taxi driver from Safi, is reported to have died, after a head-on collision in Burmarrad, Malta. Newsbook quotes police sources who confirmed the tragic news. The accident happened…

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Business Between Malta and France On The Increase

The most recent statistics show that Malta has seen €134 million in imports and over €120 million in exports to and from France. In fact, exports in goods and services…

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Ignorance destroying heritage, all the time.

In Malta ignorance destroys heritage all the time, building in archeological sites, lack of preservation of traditional streetscapes and village cores, vandalism and neglect are unfortunately all too common, making…

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Malta – Iconic Floriana feast structure destroyed by fire

Fire tore through a Floriana street early on Saturday morning, burning down a triumphal arch used for its yearly feast and extensively damaging four parked cars in the process. The fire…

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Malta: No one hurt as block near building site collapses in Guardamangia – Updated

Residents have been evacuated from a neighbourhood in Guardamangia, in Malta, as a house and block of apartments adjacent to a construction site collapsed. TVM reports that police and members of…

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International Accountancy Event held in Malta… MIA hosts Accountancy Profession Strategic Forum

The Malta Institute of Accountants hosted the 2019 edition of the Accountancy Professionals Strategic Forum (APSF). Coordinated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the annual…

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Malta 2019 Election Watch – Roundup Day 1

This is a quick round up of the salient news reported in Malta of the first day of the Electoral Campaign underway in Malta for the European Parliament and Local…

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US State Department praises Malta’s stance on Russian warplanes

The US State Department, via its spokeswoman, Morgan Ortagus, has praised the Maltese Government's stance after the refusal to let two Russian military planes pass through Maltese airspace. The…

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