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Malta: Covid-19 victim who died in India was denied vaccine

In-Nazzjon says that Ivan Barbara, who died in India last week after contracting Covid-19, had pleaded with authorities to be vaccinated before leaving Malta but was denied inoculation because it…

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Anti-money laundering bodies grilled by international assessors: The Headline – The Times

The Times reports assessors from the Financial Action Task Force held a series of meetings with local regulators in the financial sector this week. Sources told the paper that questions…

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Malta: People in their 30s rush to register for vaccine

The Independent quotes Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci who said that over half of the population in the 30 to 39 age bracket have either been vaccinated or have registered…

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Malta: Civil protection department unveils new specialised vehicles

L-Orizzont reports that the Civil Protection Department added five new vehicles to its fleet with an investment of €1.5 million. The specialised vehicles are designed for operations in narrow and…

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PN MPs end dispute after war of words: The Headline – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon publishes a PN statement signed by MPs Jason Azzopardi and Adrian Delia committing to unity and a common focus to fight corruption after an escalation intones on Facebook. Party…

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Malta: Concerns about rising eating disorders in children

The Times speaks with Darleen Zerafa from Dar Kenn Għal Saħħtek, an organisation providing support for eating disorders. She said that the number of incoming calls increased by a third…

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Malta: Facemasks can be taken off on the beach from June

The Independent quotes Health Minister Chris Fearne who said that the use of facemasks will no longer be enforced on beaches from June 1. The minister said that wet masks…

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Malta: Covid-19 positivity rate at 1.2 per cent

L-Orizzont reports that health authorities reached a new daily record of 7,008 individual vaccinations on Thursday. Health Minister Chris Fearne said that the Covid-19 positivity rate currently stands at 1.2…

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Malta’s English Language Schools to re-open on June 1

Language schools will be allowed to re-open as from June 1st, on the same day that the Government is describing as the re-opening of the tourism season. This industry has…

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No need for mask on beaches – Fearne

Bathers and sun lovers around the country will breathe a sigh of relief with Health Minister Chris Fearne announcing that the wearing of a mask on beaches will no longer…

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Maltese Editors Perspectives

The Times of Malta reflects on the story of Ronnie Gauci, the retired soldier from Għargħur, saying that the PA acts in a two weights, one measure manner. The Editorial…

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Malta: Financial Intelligence Unit to enforce €10,000 cash restriction

The Malta Business Weekly reports that the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit is setting up a team to enforce a cash restriction of €10,000 introduced in March. The cap applies to…

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Malta: Chamber of SMEs welcomes PN pledge to revise business tax

Business Today quotes Chamber of SMEs CEO Abigail Mamo who welcomed announcements by the PN to revise taxation for domestic businesses. Mamo said that incentives for foreign companies creates a…

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Malta: Brian Tonna does not disclose value of service for Konrad Mizzi

In-Nazzjon follows the testimony of Brian Tonna before the parliamentary accounts committee. The Nexia BT managing partner confirmed that former minister Konrad Mizzi was a client, but he could not…

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Malta: Airport movement in 2020 was a quarter of 2019

The Independent says that passenger movement at the airport fell by 76 per cent in 2020 compared to the year before. A spokesperson, however, said that forecasts for the second…

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Malta: Restaurants say half-day reopening is a good start

L-Orizzont speaks with Hotels and Restaurants Association president Tony Zahra who said that a partial re-opening is better than a total ban on catering establishments. He said, however, that some…

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Malta: Police investigating bribery plans involving senior officer

The Times reports that the police have established evidence of a plan for businessman Yorgen Fenech to transfer an apartment to the head of the Economic Crimes Unit, Ray Aquilina.…

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Malta: PN to propose new tax system for businesses

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who said that the current tax regime puts local businesses at a disadvantage and promised a new taxation system for SMEs that would also…

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Malta: Activists cry foul over three-part Sannat development

The Independent says that environmental NGOs have raised concern over three separate development applications planning to build 125 apartments in Sannat. The applications share the same architect. Read more: https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2021-05-04/local-news/Applications-for-total-of-125-apartments-on-Sannat-fields-draw-ire-6736233176…

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Malta: Murdered lawyer’s widow says accused owed her husband €600,000

The Times reports on the compilation of evidence against the men charged with the killing of lawyer Carmel Chircop in 2015. The lawyer’s widow told the court that accused Adrian…

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Malta: Homes for persons with disability to receive €3.7 million in aid

L-Orizzont reports that Fondazzjoni Wens, which runs community homes for persons with disabilities, will receive an assistance package of €3.7 million. The agreement was signed by the government and Aġenzija…

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Malta: Anti-money laundering agency imposes €4.6 million in fines

Malta Today says that the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit has issued a total of €4.6 million in administrative penalties in 2020. More than a quarter of that amount was imposed…

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UK Foreign Office revises Covid advice for non-essential travel

The Guardian - Hopes that holidays to popular tourist destinations could soon restart have been boosted after the government scrapped advice that said people should avoid all but essential travel…

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Malta FIAU processes 5,175 reports of suspicious transactions in 2020

During the year, a record number of 5,175 suspicious reports were filed by subject persons, and the Unit shared 4,535 intelligence reports with national, international competent authorities and counterpart FIUs.…

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Maltese Editors Perspectives

The Times of Malta argues that it's time for a new social contract, insisting that our society must show that it will offer restitution to those who have carried the…

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Forbes puts Malta among cheapest places to retire in

Malta is actually one of the cheapest islands to retire and live on without a job, according to Forbes magazine. In a feature which is sure to ruffle some feathers…

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Malta: Prime Minister reveals plans for a national disability strategy

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who announced plans by the government to unveil a national strategy on the rights of people with disability. The document will focus on accessibility…

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Malta: PN announces policy vision for next decade

In-Nazzjon covers a PN press event where leader Bernard Grech presented a new policy framework developing a ten-year vision for Malta. Grech said that the party wants policies that help…

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Malta: Joseph Muscat’s declared assets grow fourfold in a year

The Times reports that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat declared bank deposits of €256,000 for 2020, a sharp rise from €65,000 declared the year before. He said the increase came…

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Malta: MFSA issues international call for CEO position

The Independent says that the Financial Services Authority has issued an international call for the role of CEO. The announcement for the vacancy was posted in global publications including The…

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60% of Maltese firms planning climate-related investments – EIB

Six in ten firms in Malta (60%) have already invested or plan to invest in the next three years in measuresto tackle the impact of weather events and reduction in…

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Maltese Olympic Committee selected to collaborate with The Jonathan Chetcuti Program

The Jonathan Chetcuti Program has awarded a grant to professional athlete Richard Josef Schultheis to support the ongoing development in his sports career. This was done on the first anniversary…

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Malta: PN to present mental wellbeing strategy

In-Nazzjon quotes PL Leader Bernard Grech who announced plans by the party to unveil a mental health care strategy. Grech said that mental wellbeing needs a comprehensive strategy that includes…

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Malta: Prime Minister urges vigilance as Covid-19 cases decrease

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who expressed satisfaction that the measures introduced some weeks ago are have an impact on the number of cases. He appealed to the public…

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Malta: Almost 340,000 doses of vaccine administered

The Independent says that people aged over 30 can register for the Covid-19 vaccine from Tuesday. Health authorities have administered nearly 340,000 doses of vaccine so far, with over 100,000…

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Malta: Five language schools close down

The Times reports that five language schools have shut down as a consequence of the pandemic. The federation of English language schools did not identify the schools but said the…

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Update – Malta to have vaccination certificates from end of May

Malta will be opening its COVID-19 vaccination programme for vaccines for those aged over 30, as the island’s vaccination reaches more universal coverage, Maltatoday and Times of Malta report. According…

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Malta: PN Leader calls for strengthened relations between employers and employees

Il-Mument quotes a message by PN Leader Bernard Grech to mark the Day of Workers. Grech said that the party’s vision is to make Malta the top country to live…

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Malta: Ombudsman registered one complaint against army in two years

It-Torċa quotes Interior Minister Byron Camilleri who said that, between 2019 and 2020, there was only one complaint about the army to the Ombudsman, a decrease from the 22 complaints…

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Malta: People in poverty decrease by 25,000 in eight years

Kullħadd says that the number of people in severe poverty decreased by 25,000 since 2013. Figures by the National Statistics Office show that the rate of material deprivation is half…

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Malta: Works at St Vincent de Paul quoted at higher prices

The Independent on Sunday says that the consortium awarded with the St Vincent de Paul Residence contract inflated original prices to compensate for the ‘no-cost’ investment it was requested to…

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Malta: Superintendent caught visiting murder suspect’s close associate

The Sunday Times says that police surveillance captured former Superintendent Ray Aquilina visiting Yorgen Fenech’s business associate Johann Cremona several times in 2019. The officer is believed to have leaked…

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Malta: Government mulling immediate release of retail voucher scheme

Illum says that the Prime Minister is considering a proposal to issue vouchers for businesses that have already reopened. The Chamber of SMEs warned that clothing and footwear shops are…

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Malta: Residents with vaccine passports may travel to countries on red list

Malta Today says that vaccinated residents will be allowed to travel to countries on the red list without the express permission from health authorities. Vaccination passports will be valid for…

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Video – OurEU.mt – 17 years since Malta joined the EU

OUREU illustrates how initiatives funded through the EU Cohesion Policy have shaped and improved the daily life of citizens in Malta and Gozo – enabling employment initiatives, strengthening the productivity…

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Malta: PN Leader says retail sector needs backing

In-Nazzjon covers a visit by PN Leader Bernard Grech to The Point shopping mall at end of the first week since the reopening of shops. Grech said that policy needs…

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Malta: Union president calls for Constitutional Convention

L-Orizzont carries a message by the president of the General Workers Union Victor Carachi on the occasion of May first. He says that national unity is more important than ever…

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Malta: Johnson & Johnson vaccine added to inoculation programme

The Independent quotes Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci who said that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be added to the Malta programme from the coming week after it was…

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Malta: Ivan Barbara dies In India just before take-off

The Times reports that a Maltese man who contracted Covid-19 in India died shortly after boarding the plane that was going to transfer him to the intensive care unit at…

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Air Malta launches Summer flight schedule

Air Malta launched its summer flight schedule with a planned operation to 20 cities. During the six-month program (covering May till October 2021), the Airline is committed to operate 3,012…

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ELT Industry Looking Forward To Reopening on 1st June

The English Learning Industry is looking forward to reopening on the 1st June as per government's announcement of the opening of the tourism season on the same day. Throughout the…

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Malta: Bernard Grech says tourism sector needs investment support

In-Nazzjon covers a visit by PN Leader Bernard Grech to the staff and management of the Westin Dragonara Resort. Grech said that the party’s strategy for tourism aims to provide…

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Malta: European Parliament urges government to investigate corruption cases

The Independent says that the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of a motion calling on Malta to investigate all allegations of fraud and corruption, particularly at high levels of…

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Moneyval members approve final country report

The Times says that the members of the Moneyval committee approved the final report on Malta on Thursday. The document is expected to be published in summer, but it is…

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Malta: Research to determine living wage launched

L-Orizzont announces the launch of a study to define and calculate the living wage for different family units. The research is being commissioned jointly by the General Workers Union, the…

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92% of MEPs vote in favour of resolution expressing concern on possible Ministerial involvement in Caruana Galizia murder

The European Parliament has expressed its deep concern about the latest revelations in the investigations into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, in particular the possible involvement of government ministers…

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Malta: PN Leader visits Lufthansa Technik

In-Nazzjon follows PN Leader Bernard Grech on a visit to Lufthansa Technik on Wednesday. He said the party is building a strategy for new economic sectors that create stable jobs…

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