Malta

Malta – Newspaper analysis 2nd May 2018

Good morning, Today's Newspapers focus on the speeches delivered by the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition in two separate events organised by the respective parties to commemorate Worker's…

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Malta fl-Ewropa – 14-il sena wara. Riflessjonijiet

Erbatax-il sena ilu, Malta saret membru sħiħ tal-Unjoni Ewropeja. Kien mument storiku li għext mill-viċin u kellu tifsira kbira għal pajjiżi u għalija. Tul dawn l-erbatax-il sena pajjiżi inbidel u…

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Malta – Newspaper analysis 1st May 2018

Good morning, Today's Newspapers focuses on the revelations made in Parliament by the Nationalist MP Jason Azzopardi on who alerted the three suspects of Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder about the…

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News Paper Review – Monday 30th April 2018

Good morning What follows is today's newspaper analysis, prepared by Jesmond Saliba. The Times of Malta leads with a story entitled <<Thousands demand ‘truth and justice’>>. The story refers to…

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Malta needs to depart from the myopic 5-year political cycle – Part 2

In the first part of this series, we argued how both the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission identified certain aspects of the labour market as key challenges to…

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Malta | Sunday NewsPapers Review – April 29th

Sunday Paper's Review prepared by Jesmond Saliba Malta Today - MaltaToday reports that <<Alert of risk Pilatus posed to Malta came in May 2016>>. Matthew Vella reports that 'a stark warning…

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Malta Institute of Accountants to hold SME Forum

The Malta Institute of Accountants will be holding the annual SME Forum on 25th May 2018. The focus of this year’s SME Forum will be the sustainability and growth prospects…

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Express Trailers launch Road Safety Campaign

Today, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg launched the Express Road Safety Campaign, which is being led by Express Trailers, aimed at promoting more responsible road sharing.…

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The Guardian : Azeri ruling families linked to secret investments via Maltese bank

As part of 'The Daphne Project', The Guardian reveals that Azerbaijan’s ruling families are the alleged beneficiaries of dozens of anonymously owned companies that have been used to invest in…

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MiFID II – Burdens, Challenges or Opportunities?

This year, Europe saw the update to the Markets in Financial Instrument Directive (MiFID II) come into force. Focusing on core principles of the creation of fairer, safer and more…

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Motors INC.’S 0% deposit offer now on three OPEL models

Motors Inc. is announcing a sale with 0% deposit on the OPEL ADAM, the OPEL CORSA and the OPEL MOKKA X. Besides the 0% deposit option which makes this offer…

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FOPSIM Conference about Social Inclusion

FOPSIM, the Foundation for the Promotion of Social Inclusion in Malta is hosting a half day conference this Thursday 19th April at the Osborne Hotel in Valletta between 13.30 and…

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15 years ago – The EU Big Enlargement Signed and Delivered

The 16 of April 2018 marks the 15th anniversary of the signing of the accession treaties of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia,…

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First Citizens’ Dialogue in Gozo discussing the future of the Cohesion Policy for Malta and Gozo

In the first Citizens' Dialogue ever to be held on Gozo, the European Commission Representation in Malta will be discussing the future of the EU's Cohesion Policy with two EU…

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More than a software company : Microsoft shaping the digital future

According to Microsoft's Regional Country Manager Peggy Antonakou, Microsoft is more than a software company. We shape the digital future. If you think your future is a digital one, Microsoft…

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Microsoft confirms its commitment to Malta as the country is embarking on its next endeavour, in its continuous voyage to be a leader in technology.

Microsoft aims to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. And in this is exactly what we are doing here, today, together, to empower every…

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18% increase in number of people who acquired EU citizenship

Eurostat data on those who acquired European Citizenship show that in 2016, 994 800 people obtained citizenship of an EU-28 Member State, a increase of 18 % compared with 2015. This increase occurred after…

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Public Lecture : Relationship between youth work and young people involved in violence

The Faculty of Social Wellbeing of the University of Malta announced that Mr. Pete Harris from Newman University will be holding a public lecture at the University of Malta on…

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Who will be the next President of Malta?

The Malta Independent on Sunday: This week President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca started her last year as President of the Republic of Malta. In the coming months, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat,…

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When Orange Stands for Road Safety

EXPRESS TRAILERS has chosen April as the Road Safety month and over the coming days, it will be launching a nationwide campaign to promote more responsible road sharing. FRANCO AZZOPARDI,…

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Malta: Business hub for financial, legal and corporate service providers in final stages of completion

Malta: ‘Nu Bis Centre is a novel concept designed to host financial, asset management and corporate service industries and is now at an advanced stage of development. The highly-finished building is…

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Euro area annual inflation up to 1.4%

Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 1.4% in March 2018, up from 1.1% in February, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European…

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TedX Univeristy of Malta to discuss the evolution of our contemporary reality.

Our communities are living creatures, morphing endlessly to reflect the life within them. As we change, so do the societies we inhabit, swiftly and obediently. In wielding this power, the…

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Malta Institute of Accountants President Interviewed

Last July, the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) elected its new President, William Spiteri Bailey, who sat down with The Malta Independent on Sunday to talk about the accounting profession and the…

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MaltaToday Survey | Maltese identity still very much rooted in Catholicism

The secularisation drive of recent years does not appear to have alienated people from their Catholic roots, a MaltaToday survey has found. A whopping 93.9% of people still identify themselves…

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Malta Institute of Accountants launches gender disparity study

The Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) formally launched a study into gender disparity at their conference ‘Inspire to Achieve’, which was dedicated to women. Conducted by Misco, the study will…

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European diplomatic solidarity with the UK despite BREXIT

Malta yesterday recalled its ambassador in Russia. It wasn't the only country to do so. There were also a number of countries which expelled the Russian diplomats from their country.…

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The Cleansing of The Temple

In the countdown before Easter, in-between blessed activities (ranging from processions to enactments) and getting the odd couple of days of trips and indulging, I find the narrative of the Cleaning…

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Malta recalls its ambassador to Russia

In the context of the Salisbury attack, the Government of Malta stands in full solidarity with the United Kingdom in the face of this serious challenge to our common security.…

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Mill-Petali ta’ Ħajtek – Ktieb f’ġieħ Oliver Friggieri

Ebda Festschrift ma jirnexxilu jagħti mqar ħjiel ta’ dak kollu li hu Oliver Friggieri; ebda unur u medalja, għax il-kontribut ta’ Oliver huwa akbar minn dawn kollha. Oliver irnexxielu jinżel fil-fond tar-ruħ…

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D|E Introducing our experts – Part 1

Ing. Philip Micallef has over thirty years experience in middle and senior management roles in both the public and private sectors in Malta, Italy, Switzerland, France, Spain and Bermuda. He holds…

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Dar Chali Miceli

Caritas Director Leonid McKay compelling and passionate tribute to Charles Miceli on today's Sunday Times. It is already two weeks since we unexpectedly and sadly lost one of our most…

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World’s Biggest Cryptocurrency Exchange Is Heading to Malta

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by traded value, is seeking a fresh start in the Mediterranean. The company, founded last year in Hong Kong, is planning to open an…

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DATABYTE AND EXPRESS TRAILERS TO TAKE UNIQUE PROPRIETARY IT SYSTEM INTERNATIONALLY

When Express Trailers launched its managed pharma warehousing service in 2012, it’s obvious choice in terms of software was an already mature Warehouse Management System for 3PL that was developed…

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Malta ‘A-/A-2’ Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Positive (S&P)

S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'A-/A-2' long-term and short-term sovereign credit ratings on Malta. The outlook remains positive. S&P declared that the positive outlook indicates that Malta's ratings over the…

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Corporate ID Group Announces New Appointments, New Brussels Office

Corporate ID Group is announcing new appointments and a new presence in Brussels through the opening of an EU Affairs office in Brussels. This new office will provide the relevant…

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Working to address the issue of child neglect, and give children a voice.

Advocacy for Legacy, a new venture in corporate social advocacy, aims to tackle the issue of child neglect, giving children a voice by synergising different sections of society and training…

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A tribute to Charles Miceli – Dr Alexiei Dingli

Even though I’ve followed Charles and his work, I did not really know him. I only met him once a few months ago when we were both invited on a…

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An EU-wide survey reveals the Maltese have poor knowledge of food quality labels

An EU survey on the logos designating food quality has revealed poor knowledge of their significance across the continent, but ignorance was even more pronounced in Malta. While a third…

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ALFA ROMEO STELVIO IS “NEW CAR OF THE YEAR 2018”

Stelvio wins yet another top award. Chosen by Quattroruote readers by a large margin, the Alfa Romeo brand’s first SUV wins the monthly magazine’s most coveted prize. On the award’s…

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Malta needs to depart from the myopic 5-year political cycle

Two recently published reports by two reputable international institutions seem to arriveat the same conclusion: Malta’s economy is growing by leaps and bounds, but significant challenges can already be spotted…

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MALTESE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP TO BECOME MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALISTS

The Microsoft Innovation Centre is for the first time helping Malta participate in a global Microsoft Office Championship, a competition which last year attracted over 600,000 unique candidates from over…

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