20th October 2020

Malta: Opposition Leader expected more from the Budget

In-Nazzjon quotes Opposition Leader Bernard Grech in his first reaction to the 2021 Budget. Grech said that the measures announced by the Finance Minister do not look ahead and that…

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20th October 2020

Malta: Ban on imports of single-use plastics from January

The Independent says that imports of single-use plastics will be banned from 1 January, one of the 2021 budget measures. The paper says Monday’s budget will guide the country through…

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20th October 2020

Malta: COLA increased to €1.75

L-Orizzont follows the Budget speech and highlights a cost of living adjustment of €1.75 and the extension of the Covid-19 wage supplement until March. The Finance Minister announced compensation for…

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20th October 2020

Malta: Raise in children’s allowance and pensions

Malta Today covers social measures announced in the budget on Monday, including a raise in pensions and higher children’s allowance. The paper says that Prime Minister Abela's first budget is…

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20th October 2020

Malta Chamber says Budget 2021 was Rich in social measures, vague on economic recovery

The Malta Chamber said in a statement that yesterday's Budget was rich in social measures but vague on economic recovery. It expressed disappointment that next year's budget does not address…

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20th October 2020

Malta-24 News Briefing – Tuesday 20 October 2020

Update 1745- News Portal Briefing Illum reports that Health Minister Chris Fearne said a Covid-19 vaccine should be administered to the entire country six months after it is issued. Times…

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19th October 2020

Malta: Covid-19 related decisions should be in the hands of health authorities – PN

The government should leave the necessary decisions related to the coronavirus pandemic in the hands of the health authorities, Partit Nazzjonalista said on Monday The PN’s action team on coronavirus…

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19th October 2020

Malta: Marsa Junction Project sees opening of three new flyovers

Infrastructure Malta has announced yesterday’s opening of three new flyovers at the Marsa Junction Project. The three flyovers are providing new direct connections from Aldo Moro Street, Marsa, to two…

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19th October 2020

Malta: Government proposes increase in retirement age for judges and magistrates

The Minister for Justice is expected to present a motion and a Parliamentary Bill related to the extension in the retirement age of Judges and Magistrates. The motion has already…

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19th October 2020

Malta: Too little, too late – Forum Unions Maltin about COVID-19 measures

The authorities should implement stronger COVID-19 measures, such as the temporary closure of establishments where people have to congregate indoors, Forum Unions Maltin said on Monday. On Friday, the government said that…

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19th October 2020

Malta-24 News Briefing – Monday 19 October 2020

Updated 1941 - Government announces budget for 2021 Minister of Finance Edward Scicluna is announcing the budget for 2021. Among the widely-anticipated measures, Government said that a new round of…

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19th October 2020

Malta: Bernard Grech urges investment in Green Economy

In-Nazzjon covers an TV interview with PN Leader Bernard Grech who said the party is planning for a more diverse and high-quality economy. Grech said he wants to move away…

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19th October 2020

Malta: PM indicates stronger direct incentives in 2021 Budget

The Times quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who said that today’s Budget includes measures that will leave some €100 million in people’s pockets. He said that the amount will be…

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19th October 2020

Malta: ELT downturn could wipe €88M off the economy

The Independent quotes a Deloitte report which projects that an optimistic 30 percent decrease in English Language student arrivals this year would translate into a loss of €88 million to…

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19th October 2020

Malta: Lowest unemployment rate among eurozone states

L-Orizzont quotes a report by the International Monetary Fund which finds that Malta has the lowest rate of unemployment in the euro area and predicts that the country’s economy will…

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18th October 2020

142 new Coronavirus Cases – Malta-24 News Briefing – Sunday 18 October 2020

Update 1235 Malta registered 142 new Coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours. This brings the total of active cases to 1347. Over the past 124 hours there were 2404…

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18th October 2020

Chartering the waves – Rolex Middle Sea Race 2020

It was a glorious day to start a yacht race. Valletta’s golden limestone bastions, rising boldly from the waters of Grand Harbour, bathed in bright sunshine. The force 4 north…

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18th October 2020

Malta: Second PL MEP touted to become House Representative

Il-Mument claims that Prime Minister Robert Abela is seeking to co-opt MEP Josianne Cutajar to the House, following the appointment of fellow MEP Miriam Dalli and chief of staff Clyde…

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18th October 2020

Malta: Former sex traffic victim warns about decriminalisation of prostitution

The Independent on Sunday speaks to Rachel Moran, a victim of sex trafficking and prostitution, who said that decriminalisation of sex work without the necessary controls would be disastrous for…

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18th October 2020

Malta: Five percent increase in GDP

Kullħadd says that GDP grew by five percent in the last six months, stimulated by the government’s financial package. The paper says the economy in Malta outpaced the EU average…

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18th October 2020

Malta: ITU situation leading to cancellation of 50 operations daily

Illum quotes nurses’ union president Paul Pace who said that around 50 operations are being cancelled every day to keep up with the demand of the ITU. Nurses are being…

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18th October 2020

Malta: Abela leads Grech by 28 points in trust ratings

It-Torċa leads with survey findings showing a 28.8 point gap in trust rating between the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader. Robert Abela enjoys a trust rating of 52.9 percent…

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18th October 2020

Bomb suppliers attempted to buy Caruana Galizia hitman’s silence

The Sunday Times reveals that the suspected suppliers of the bomb used in Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder have offered one of the hitmen €1,500 a month after they learnt he…

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18th October 2020

Malta: Caruana Galizia murder suspect named bomb suppliers

Malta Today claims that murder suspect Vincent Muscat told the police that the bomb used in the Caruana Galizia plot was supplied by Jamie Vela and Robert Agius who gave…

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17th October 2020

Photo story – Roberta Metsola augurs Miriam Dalli on her co-option in Malta’s Parliament

“We argued many time but shared visions and challenges.” MEP Roberta Metsola sent a greeting to MEP Miriam Dalli, following the news of the Labour Party’s decision to co-opt her…

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17th October 2020

Malta-24 News Briefing – Saturday 17 October 2020

Update 1418 - Two co-options for Labour Party Parliamentary Group MEP Miriam Dalli and OPM chief of staff Clyde Caruana will be joining the government’s parliamentary group filling two recently-vacated…

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17th October 2020

Malta: Electrogas investors helped themselves to success bonuses

The Times reveals that Electrogas shareholders used government-guaranteed loans to pay themselves ‘success and development’ fees. Yorgen Fenech was paid €2.5 million for his work on the power station project.…

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17th October 2020

Malta: New rules make masks mandatory out of home

The Independent reports on new coronavirus measures requiring masks to be worn at all times outside of home, including at places of work. Police officers will start issuing fines to…

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17th October 2020

Malta: PN sets up pandemic task force

In-Nazzjon reports an announcement by PN Leader Bernard Grech that he is setting up a Covid-19 Action Team to assess the situation and make recommendations. Grech said the team will…

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17th October 2020

Malta: PM promises new measures to support jobs

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who admitted that Covid-19 cases have increased but said that the situation is under control. Abela announced that the government will introduce a new…

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17th October 2020

Malta introduces new measures to slow down spread of Covid-19

The wearing of masks will be made mandatory outdoors and bars and clubs will be ordered to shut by 11pm in a new wave of measures intended to slow down…

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16th October 2020

Mandatory use of masks announced – Malta-24 News Briefing – Friday 16 October 2020 (Updated)

Update -1922 - : Live Press Conference by Prime Minister New restrictive measures and further announcement were the main novelties announced by Malta's government during a Press Conference on Friday.…

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16th October 2020

‘It’s more important that we don’t forget the lessons, rather than not forgetting the name’

Speaking about the Daphne Caruana Galizia award presentation, Matthew Caruana Galizia said that the prise sends a signal that Europe has learned the lesson from her assassination. “What I want…

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16th October 2020

Malta: ‘Govt kept 65% of budgetary promises despite Covid-19’ – Scicluna

Minister for Finance and Financial Services Edward Scicluna outlined how the Government kept 65% of its 2020 budget promises despite Covid-19 disruptions. Scicluna was presenting the publication of the 2020…

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16th October 2020

Malta: PN to draw up COVID-19 action

The Nationalist Party will be launching an action plan, in light of “the government’s incompetence” in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Opposition leader Bernard Grech said the party has launched…

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16th October 2020

Malta: No one allowed to disembark from cruise liner on which there is a possible case of COVID-19

Tourism Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli said this morning that Maltese authorities were informed that on a cruise liner which was on its way to Malta there was a possible case…

Malta HeadlineCovid-19, Cruise Liner, tourism minister

16th October 2020

Malta: Authorities turn to students, retired health workers for contact-tracing help

Authorities have turned to students, trainees and retired health workers asking them to help with contact tracing as the numbers of COVID-19 cases reach record highs. And they have brought…

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16th October 2020

Malta is ready for Brexit – PM

Malta is well-prepared for Brexit, in whichever form it happens, PM Robert Abela said yesterday in the margins of the EU Summit. The Prime Minister explained that EU leaders were…

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16th October 2020

UPDATED: Three years on, Malta awaits justice for slain journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

By Crispian Balmer and Stephen Grey VALLETTA, Oct 15 (Reuters) - When a bomb exploded on the island of Malta three years ago, killing a campaigning journalist, Daphne Caruana Galizia, it sent…

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16th October 2020

Malta: Europol warned local investigators about Caruana Galizia case

The Times claims that Europol threatened to pull out of the Caruana Galizia murder investigation last year unless action was taken against Melvin Theuma. Investigators in Malta were hesitant to…

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16th October 2020

Malta: Voucher scheme generated €52 million

The Independent quotes Economy Minister Silvio Schembri who said that the Covid-19 voucher scheme produced a €52.6 million injection in the economy. Over 80 percent of the vouchers were redeemed…

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16th October 2020

Malta: Law enforcement carrying out hundreds of inspections weekly

L-Orizzont quotes Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri who said that officers are conducting hundreds of inspections every week to enforce Covid-19 measures. He appealed for more responsibility and discipline to…

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16th October 2020

Malta: Record number of active Covid-19 cases

In-Nazzjon reports that the number of active cases on Thursday soared to 1,009, the highest since the start of the pandemic. A record number of 112 new cases were registered…

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15th October 2020

Malta: Country welcomes human trafficker arrest in Libya

Malta has welcomed the arrest militia leader under the Libyan Government of National Accord, Abdulrahman Milad known as Al Bija. In his comments to Newsbook.com.mt, Foreign Affairs Minister Evarist Bartolo congratulated…

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15th October 2020

Malta: Robert Abela keeping cards to his chest as Labour co-options rest solely with him

Robert Abela can co-opt whoever he wants to parliament since the Labour Party statute does not require any such decision to be brought before it. The Prime Minister is said…

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15th October 2020

Malta: Data on third parties from Yorgen Fenech’s phone should not be public – lawyers

Yorgen Fenech’s lawyers are requesting the court, presiding over journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder compilation, to ensure that electronic data concerning third parties who are unrelated to the case, is…

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15th October 2020

Covid-19 active cases exceed 1,000 – Malta-24 News Briefing – Thursday 15 October 2020

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that Yorgen Fenech’s lawyers are requesting the court, presiding over journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder compilation, to ensure that electronic data…

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15th October 2020

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta argues that constitutional changes related to the rule of law need be bounced of with citizens, saying that this is a question of trust and credibility.…

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15th October 2020

Malta: Budget to include reward scheme for private investment

Business Today quotes government sources who reveal that the budget on Monday will include fiscal advantages and grants for businesses that invest their capital. Meanwhile, discussions on VAT reductions are…

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15th October 2020

Malta: Daily number of Covid-19 cases hits new record

The Malta Business Weekly reports that 111 Covid-19 cases were registered on Wednesday, the highest number in a single day since the start of the pandemic. At 940, the number…

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15th October 2020

Malta: Man changes murder plea to guilty

The Times says a man pleaded guilty of killing his colleague and former girlfriend Shannon Mak in Santa Venera in 2018. Dutchman Jelle Rijpma changed his plea after repeatedly denying…

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15th October 2020

Malta: Opposition moves for power station public inquiry

In-Nazzjon reports that the Opposition filed a motion in the House asking for a public inquiry into the Electrogas deal. The motion was presented by Opposition Leader Bernard Grech who…

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15th October 2020

Malta: Administrator to be appointed for Keith Schembri’s companies

L-Orizzont says that a court ruling will appoint an administrator to control the companies owned by Keith Schembri. The decision by Justice Lawrence Mintoff came after the former chief of…

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15th October 2020

Malta: Nine in ten want voucher scheme re-run

The Independent says that a national survey finds that 85 percent of people believe that the Covid-19 voucher scheme helped the economy while 96 percent want the system to be…

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14th October 2020

Employers adopting a cautious approach in their remuneration strategy – MISCO

Compared to last year, total remuneration in Malta increased by 2.8 percent, driven mainly by sectors that have steadily kept up the demand for employees, particularly those least affected by…

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