Malta

Aquarius received Italian supplies. MSF says people should be disembarked in nearest port and transferred to Valencia

MSF Twitter Feed: The Aquarius received supplies, coordinated by #Italian Rescue authorities. The intention of the Italian MRCC is to transfer some people from the #Aquarius to Italian ships &…

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Aquarius remains stranded in the Mediterranean despite offer from Valencia. Trip deemed too risky

EURONEWS: An NGO ship with more than 600 rescued migrants aboard remains stranded in the Mediterranean despite an offer of safe harbour in the Spanish port of Valencia. The crew of…

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Aquarius – Update from MSF Twitter Feed

UPDATE: MSF Twitter Channel: Spanish MRCC in contact with Aquarius to offer Valencia as a safe port of disembarkation. MSF welcomes this gesture of humanity but it would require four…

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Maltese Prime Minister thanks Spain after ‘Italy broke international rules’, argues this is a European issue.

Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat thanked Spain's Prime Minister for allowing the Aquarius to dock in Valencia. He also said that Malta will be sending fresh supplies to the vessel,…

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Malta’s President: Malta and Italy have to work together and challenge divisive tactics and populist theories that stimulate hate.

TGCOM: The President of the Republic of Malta, Marie Louise Coleiro Preca, said that "Italy and Malta are two neighbouring states of Europe and have to work together on migratory flows rather…

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UNHCR to Malta and Italy – Bring Aquarius passengers to land, deal with wider issues later

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, appealed to concerned governments to allow the immediate disembarkation of hundreds of people stranded in the Mediterranean since Saturday aboard a rescue ship, the Aquarius.…

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Palermo’s Mayor says he would allow Aquarius in his city and adds Salvini “is violating international law”

The Guardian: Leoluca Orlando, the mayor of Palermo, said he would allow a rescue boat with 629 on board to dock in the Sicilian capital. Orlando said: “Palermo in ancient…

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Monday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning A rather hot day as temperatures are expected to reach the 30 degree mark on the Celsius scale, which at times will feel like 34 degrees. The main…

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Maltese Prime Minister insists Malta is acting in full conformity with its international obligations. Italy’s Prime Minister accuses Malta of its ‘umpteenth unavailability’.

The Prime Minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat, and the Prime Minister of Italy, Giuseppe Conte, had a telephone conversation on the developing situation of the vessel Aquarius on Sunday evening.…

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“If a heartless minister lets pregnant women, children, the elderly, human beings die at sea, the port of Naples is ready to welcome them, we are human.” – The mayor of Naples

TGCOM - "If a heartless minister lets pregnant women, children, the elderly, human beings die at sea, the port of Naples is ready to welcome them, We are human, with…

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Malta should stick to its position on immigration – Dr Tonio Borg

The Sunday Times of Malta Migrants should be taken to the closest port of call, even if they were saved in the search and rescue zone of a neighbouring country,…

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Italy closes its ports to migrants, insists Malta should take them despite being rescued closer to Lampedusa

The Malta Independent: The Italian government is insisting that Malta takes in 629 migrants that were rescued near Libya on Sunday morning, saying that its ports were closed. The migrants…

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Microsoft launches 21st Century Classroom Project in Malta

Microsoft Malta, through its Microsoft Innovation Centre today launched its 21st Century Classroom project. This project, an investment by Microsoft of around €50,000 will kick off in the next scholastic…

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€15-20 million worth of cannabis resin seized in the Mediterranean Sea in what the Guardia di Finanza link to a dangerous Maltese criminal organisation

Italian police agents seized over 10 tonnes of cannabis resin worth up to €20 million in a dramatic high-seas operation, police said on Thursday. Italy's Guardia di Finanza (GDF) finance…

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The importance of Social Dialogue, Economic Performance and Governance stressed by Malta Employers’ Association Director General during the 107th session of the International Labour Conference

Malta is a good example of how strong tripartite social dialogue structures have contributed to economic growth. The social partners were key players in the debate to join the European…

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Contrary to Argentinian media reports, Malta won’t play against Argentina

Sources close to the Malta Football Association denied a report on Mundo Albiceleste quoting Fox Sport (Argentina) which said that the Maltese national team was a potential opponent of the Argentinian national team, after the decision…

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Newspaper Review – Wednesday 6th June ’18

Good morning Today's Newspaper review follows. In today’s MaltaToday we read that Gżira mayor Conrad Borg Manche has warned developers his council will not stop attacking abuse and urged them…

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Maltese 17-year-old without driving licence fatally hits a cyclist in Bielawa, Poland

TVN Warsawa reports that a 17-year-old citizen of Malta, who was driving without licence, fatally hit a cyclist in Bielawa, near Warsaw, The accident occurred on Powsińska St. before 17.00 on…

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A quaint street in Zabbar gets colour and life

A quaint street, which links two main squares in the Maltese town of Zabbar is currently adorned with an installation of colourful hanging umbrellas. These umbrellas provide life and shade…

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Newspaper Review – Sunday 3rd June

Malta’s newspapers cover a myriad of topics. The salient points include the ongoing investigations in Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder and the investigations carried by Magistrate Aaron Bugeja on the Egrant…

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Editors’ Perspectives – 2nd June

The Malta Independent’s editorial writes about accountability. Entitled Sorry seems to be the hardest word, the edtiorial takes the cue from Pope Francis’ sorry following the Chilean sex scandal and…

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Newspaper Review – Saturday 2nd June ’18

The traffic accident in which a cyclist was killed near the new Kappara Junction features prominently on all local newspapers. In-Nazzjon and The Malta Independent report the incident. L-Orizzont carries…

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France’s Officier de la Légion d’honneur Presented to Joseph Bugeja, Maltese-French Chamber of Commerce President

French President Emanuel Macron has bestowed the very prestigious Officier de la Légion d’honneur to Joseph Bugeja, President of the Maltese French Chamber of Commerce. The honour was presented by the…

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Editors’ Perspectives

The Times puts the spotlight on the controversial granting of the warrant to the law graduates who have been found guilty of criminal offence. Titled <<Protect the ‘noble profession>> the…

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Today’s News Paper Review – Friday 1st June 2018

L-Orizzont lead story refers to comments by the Malta Tourism Authority Executive Chairman Gavin Gulia about the expectations for tourism this summer. The report states that this summer Malta is…

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Ktieb ġdid tal-Professur Joe Friggieri

Wara s-suċċess mill-kritiċi u l-qarrejja tal-ktieb tan-novelli ‘Nismagħhom Jgħidu’, Joe Friggieri jagħtina ġabra ta’ 23 novella ġdida fil-ktieb ġdid ‘Il-Gżira l-Bajda u Stejjer oħra’. Dan il-ktieb ġie ppubblikat u mniedi…

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Editors’ Perspectives – 31st May 2018

The editorial of The Malta Business Weekly analyses the current situation in Italy. Entitled <<Italians must combat threat to their sovreignity>> focuses on the current situation in Italy and presents…

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Newspapers’ Review – Thursday 31st May 2018

The Malta Business Weekly reports that the latest European Commission’s annual Justice Scoreboard show that while there is progress, the country is still lagging. The reports argues that government went…

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Thursday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning, A number of stories are covered on today's Maltese newspapers. The government of Malta has signed an agreement with the World Health Organisation on technical help for a…

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Strategy, vision and passion! – A coffee with Frederick Micallef, Databyte.

By the end of this year, DataByte will be launching two flagship products in line with their strategy to becoming strong players with delivering cloud software solutions: a further improved…

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Newspapers’ Review – Wednesday 30th May 2018

<<M’hemm l-ebda bużżieqa fis-suq tal-proprjeta’>> is the title of the leading story of L-Orizzont. The report focuses on an interview with economist Mark Bamber about the property sector. He argues…

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Malta’s Newspaper Review – 29th May, 2018

Good morning, Tuesday's Newspapers Reviews follows. Don't forget to support the local press and buy the newspapers from your local newsagents. (more…)

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What’s on today’s newspapers?

Good morning, Today's newspapers review follows. The Malta Independent quotes Dr Etienne Muscat, Maltese Association of Psychiatry Treasurer, who says that mental health in Malta in not a priority to…

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Malta’s Newspaper Review – 27th May, 2018

Good morning, Sunday's Newspapers Reviews follows. Don't forget to support the local press and buy the newspapers from your local newsagents. (more…)

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Editors’ Perspectives

The editorial of The Times entitled <<An unwarrented decision>> argues that The President and the Minister of Justice should put the decision to go ahead with granting warrants to two…

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Malta’s Newspaper Review – 26th May, 2018

FRONTPAGES The Times carries a warning by the Malta Employers Association that reliance on foreign workers could push the population up to 700,000 in a few years. The frontpage story…

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Malta Institute of Accountants holds 9th SME Forum

The future development of Malta’s economy requires sustainable SMEs. The 2018 SME Forum organised by the Malta Institute of Accountants discussed growth opportunities in the digital revolution. Held on May…

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Editors’ Perspectives – 25th May, 2018

The Times editorial focuses on the NAO report about the Mater Dei project. Entitled <<Evidence of maladministration>> The editorial argues that “The findings again confirm a national malady – unpreparedness…

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Malta’s Newspaper Review – 25th May, 2018

<<Il-President ta’ Malta issa hi l-aħħar tama>> is the leading story of In-Nazzjon referring to the comment by Paul Vincenti (President of the Gift of Life Foundation) following the vote…

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Thursday’s Morning Briefing – 24th May, 2018

Good morning The Maltese newspapers lead with the story related to a bomb which exploded yesterday in Gharghur. In this explosion a man Kevin Ellul (43), who happens to…

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Editors’ Perspectives – 24th May, 2018

The editorial of The Malta Business Weekly focuses on the average wage. <<Average wage in Malta almost near average wage of migrants>> refers to Eurostat figures which showed that the…

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Malta’s Newspaper Review – 24th May, 2018

The Malta Independent, In-Nazzjon, L-Orizzont, and The Times lead with the story related to a bomb which exploded yesterday in Gharghur. In this explosion a man Kevin Ellul (43), who…

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Laptops and Hard-Disks belonging to Daphne Caruana Galizia passed on to German police

Euronews report that German police said on Wednesday that relatives of murdered Maltese anti-corruption blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia had given them two of her laptops and three hard drives and these…

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Editors’ Perspectives – 23rd May, 2018

The editorial of The Independent entitled <<Media under threat>> “This week’s cyberattack on blogger Manuel Delia’s blog was not an isolated incident, but the latest in a long chain of…

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Malta’s Newspaper Review – 23rd May, 2018

The Times and MaltaToday carry reports about the continuation of the compilation of evidence in the case of the explosion which killed journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The Times <<‘#rel1=on’ was…

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80% of Malta’s population access the internet. Of these 83% own a smartphone, 75% use a laptop, 48% use the tablet.

80% of Malta’s population access the internet. Of these 83% own a smartphone, 75% use a laptop, 48% use the tablet. “People are becoming increasingly mobile when it comes to…

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Tuesday’s Morning Briefing – 22nd May, 2018

Good morning Hazy morning in Malta. The overcast seems to stay throughout the day, even though temperatures should reach 21 degrees (C). Our morning round up follows. Today’s Malta's newspapers…

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Editors’ Perspectives – 22nd May, 2018

The Times editorial is entitled Councils must lead by Example. It argues that at the same time that the Local Council's Association called for greater powers to be given to local council…

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Malta’s Newspaper Review – 22nd May, 2018

Today’s newspapers present a number of similar stories reflecting a rather similar editorial choice where it comes to prominence and relevance. The Malta Independent, In-Nazzjon and The Times all dedicate…

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Morning Briefing 21st May 2018

Good morning Our late morning briefing and update follows. An earthquake was felt in Tunisia. No reports of damages or casualties was reported so far. But the Tunisian earthquake isn’t…

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Editors’ Perspectives – Monday 21st May, 2018

The Times editorial refers to the constant issue of governance in the financial sector. In the story <<The cause of good governance>> refers to the introduction of changes in legislation…

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Newspaper Review – Monday 21st May 2018

The Malta Independent covers three stories in its frontpage. It leads with a story which carries the title <<Hotel and restaurant industry still stuggling with staff shortages>>. The report argues…

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Editors’ Perspectives – Sunday 20th May 2018

In an editorial entitled <<Delia’s uphill struggle>> the Sunday Times states that although the Nationalist Party Leader made some progress on all fronts, his speech on Sunday, despite being good…

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Newspaper Review – Sunday 20th May 2018

Maltatoday’s front page carries two stories. In the main one, entitled <<UNESCO experts stop hotelier’s bid to turn St Elmo into laguna>> we read that UNESTO stopped a proposal by…

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Newspaper Review – Saturday May 19 2018

The main headline on The Times <<Malta at risk of being taken over by Mafia – NGO>> reports on a 24-page report published in the past days by Fondazione Caponnetto,…

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Obituary – Former Maltese Ambassador Dr. Joseph Cassar passes away

Seasoned Maltese diplomat Dr. Joseph Cassar passed away. Born in 1947, Dr Cassar served as Malta's Ambassador to Portugal, Libya, the Russian Federation and Italy. He served as, Malta's permanent…

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Editor Perspectives – Friday 18th May

The editorial of L-Oriżżont, <<Inħarsu lejn l-Abilita’>> refers to the importance that whenever we look at a person with disability, we have to look at the abilities of each individual.…

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