29

Apr

Yachting Malta chairman appointed as TM CEO / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 29 April 2023

Updated 1330 - Afternoon Briefing TM gets new CEO: Transport Malta has replaced its CEO Jeffrey Curmi with Jonathan Borg, making the announcement in a curt statement issued on Saturday…

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28

Apr

Commissioner for welfare of prisoners resigns / Malta News Briefing – Friday 28 April 2023

Updated 1615 - Afternoon Portal Review The Times of Malta reports that the commissioner for the welfare of prisoners resigned on Thursday, less than three months after being appointed to…

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27

Apr

Malta losing out to competition in recruiting foreign workers – CBM / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 27 April 2023

Updated 1200 Malta losing out to competition in recruiting foreign workers Malta was struggling to recruit foreign workers, with Ireland, Cyprus, Spain, and Portugal becoming more attractive for foreign workers…

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26

Apr

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 26 April 2023

Updated 1640 - Afternoon Review The Times of Malta reports that an appeals court has confirmed a decision by the Administrative Review Tribunal that annulled a decision by the Lands…

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25

Apr

Keith Schembri threatens PAC with Court action – Finance Minister / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 25 April 2023

Updated 1735 The Times of Malta reports that Keith Schembri’s testimony before the Public Accounts Committee was cut short on Tuesday when his lawyers threatened to open a constitutional court…

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24

Apr

Malta News Briefing – Monday 24 April 2023

Morning Briefing Parties bicker on energy subsidies The Nationalist Party wants to stop energy subsidies but the government believes it should continue to cushion prices for "all families and businesses",…

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23

Apr

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 23 April 2023

Morning Briefing Alfred Sant will not contest MEP elections Former Prime Minister lfred Sant said he will not contest another European parliamentary election as he wants to "make room" for…

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22

Apr

5.3 Tremor shakes Malta at night / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 22 April 2023

Updated 1100 Don't meddle with COLA - GWU The General Workers Union will never accept any changes to the way the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is worked out unless unanimously agreed…

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21

Apr

COLA could reach €13 if inflation level persists- MEA / Malta News Briefing – Friday 21 April 2023

Updated 1215 COLA could reach €13 if inflation level persists- MEA The current rate of inflation will require an increase in COLA of €13 for 2024, which will definitely have…

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20

Apr

Tough decisions needed to combat inflation – CBM governor / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 20 April 2023

Updated 1230 Tough decisions needed to combat inflation - CBM governorTough decisions may need to be taken to combat the "inflation monster", according to Prof Edward Scicluna, governor of the…

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19

Apr

Nurses reject Government offer – no industrial action, for now / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 19 April 2023

Updated 1300 Nurses reject Government offer - no industrial action, for now Nurses and midwives have rejected a government pay offer, the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN) said.…

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18

Apr

Air Malta chairman confirms Malta will have a new airline / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 18 April 2023

Updated 1700 TVM reports that Government has employed 41 of Steward Health Care Malta’s employees after the Court annulled the contract through which it was managing St. Luke’s, Karin Grech…

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17

Apr

Court clears way for turtle dove spring hunting/ Malta News Briefing – Monday 17 April 2023

Updated 1740 - Afternoon Portal Review The Times of Malta follows the story of a dog breeder who has been hospitalised after being attacked by his own dogs on Monday…

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16

Apr

DBRS confirms Malta ‘A’ rating / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 16 April 2023

Morning Briefing DBRS confirms Malta 'A' rating Credit agency DBRS Morningstar has confirmed Malta's A (high) rating with a stable outlook. It attributed this position to Malta’s membership in the…

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15

Apr

Police, AG sought ways to justify non-action on Pilatus, new book claims / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 15 April 2023

Updated 1300 Police, AG sought ways to justify non-action on Pilatus, new book claims Police and Attorney General Victoria Buttigieg decided not to prosecute top Pilatus Bank officials and later…

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14

Apr

Casa calls for Venice Commission mandate to investigate Sofia inquiry refusal

MEP David Casa urged the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to raise the issue at the Assembly, and mandate an investigation into the Maltese…

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14

Apr

Steward files EU complaint against government and judiciary / Malta News Briefing – Friday 14 April 2023

Updated 1705 The Times of Malta reveals that a PN mayor who defied party orders to resign amid a controversial local council high-rise vote has been nominated by the government as an…

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13

Apr

PM asks Chief Justice for speedier conclusion of Sofia’s death inquiry / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 13 April 2023

Updated 1730 The Times of Malta reports that PM Robert Abela has written to the Chief Justice asking him to ensure that the magisterial inquiry into the construction death of…

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12

Apr

MUMN suspends industrial action, calls EGM for vote on final proposals / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 12 April 2023

Updated 1700 - Afternoon Portal Review The Times of Malta leads with news that the MUMN, the nurses union, has suspended directives and will be calling an extraordinary general meeting…

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11

Apr

Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 11 April 2023

Morning Briefing NGO claims Maltese authorities refused to rescue migrants in SAR zone Rescue NGO Sea Watch have claimed Malta ordered a merchant vessel not to rescue a group of…

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10

Apr

Boat with 400 migrants adrift between Greece and Malta

MILAN, (Reuters) - A vessel with around 400 people on board is adrift between Greece and Malta and is taking on water, support service Alarm Phone said, after a sharp…

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10

Apr

Malta News Briefing – Monday 10 April 2023

Morning Briefing Economic growth must rest on everything except construction - Fin Min Malta must find different solutiosn to grow the economy in a future that “must rest on everything…

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09

Apr

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 9 April 2023

Morning Briefing A Blessed Easter to all our readers! Standards Commissioner declines investigation in Farrugia's parliamentary absence Parliament’s new standards commissioner has refused to investigate minister Aaron Farrugia for a…

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08

Apr

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 8 April 2023

Morning Briefing Man dies after Portomaso fall A man lost his life after falling near the marina in Vjal Portomaso on Friday, in what media reports described as "unusual circumstances"…

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07

Apr

Malta News Briefing – Friday 7 April 2023

Morning Briefing Patients should not suffer burden of industrial actions - Health Network The Malta Health Network, a national organisation bringing together over 40 health-related organisations said patients and their…

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06

Apr

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 6th April 2023

Updated 1100 Malta joins US, UK in walking out of UN meeting during Russian commissioner address Diplomats from Malta, the United States, Britain and Albania and Malta walked out of…

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05

Apr

Vivian Launches The Vivian Academy

Vivian has formally launched its Vivian Academy, a new business arm that leverages the company’s expertise, experience and strong professional network built throughout its seventy years of experience in the…

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05

Apr

BOV confirms resignation of Chief Risk Officer / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 5 April 2023

Updated 1600 The Times of Malta says that Bank of Valletta has announced the resignation of its chief risk officer Miguel Borg, a week after the chairman refused to confirm…

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04

Apr

MFSA confirms former FIAU Director Kenneth Farrugia as its new CEO / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 4 April 2023

Updated 1630 MFSA confirms Kenneth Farrugia as CEO The Malta Financial Services Authority has confirmed media reports that former FIAU supremo Kenneth Farrugia will take on the role of CEO.…

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03

Apr

Rosianne Cutajar resigns from Labour Parliamentary group / Malta News Briefing – Monday 3 April 2023

Updated 1900 The Times of Malta, together with all major portals, leads with news that Rosianne Cutajar has resigned from the Labour Party parliamentary group, bowing to pressure following the…

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02

Apr

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 2 April 2023

Morning Briefing ID Malta raises Visa rates for faster processing of Eastern TCNs Workers from specific third countries will have to pay up to €400 for a visa before coming…

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01

Apr

FIAU’s Kenneth Farrugia set for MFSA top post – reports / Malta News Briefing – 1 April 2023

Updated 1235 FIAU's Kenneth Farrugia set for MFSA top post: FIAU director Kenneth Farrugia will reportedly become the MFSA’s new CEO, replacing Joseph Gavin who vacated the job last year.…

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31

Mar

Cost-of-living tops people’s concerns – survey / Malta News Briefing – Friday 31 March 2023

Updated 1230 pm Cost-of-living tops people's concerns Increasing inflation is the biggest concern for the Maltese according to a Times of Malta survey. The cost of living is cited as…

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30

Mar

Judge rules FIAU fines are unconstitutional / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 30 March 2023

Updated 1830 The Times of Malta leads with a decision by a judge ruling that the administrative penalties imposed by the Financial Intelligence and Analysis Unit are unconstitutional and in…

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30

Mar

misco Publishes 5th edition of Social Media Usage Trends Survey

Smartphone ownership reached 88% in 2023, laptop and desktop PC usage started to dip post-COVID, 52% of Instagram users follow influencers on the platform and more people than ever (90%)…

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29

Mar

650 Malta-based firms to be impacted by minimum corporate tax / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 29 March 2023

Updated 1700 The Times of Malta shares details of the launch of the Malta International Airport's summer flight schedule featuring 100 routes servicing 32 countries. Maltatoday reports that Parliament will…

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29

Mar

Competitive, secure and credible: Malta’s new Financial Services strategy launched

National Strategy for Financial Services launched: A financial services jurisdiction that is competitive, secure and credible. These are the three key objectives being sought out by the newly-launched financial services…

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28

Mar

PM pledges hard work to earn trust after poll drop / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 28 March 2023

Updated 1605 The Times of Malta says that Robert Abela has pledged to "work harder" to "win the trust" of the public after a poll showed Labour's popularity has plummeted to its lowest…

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28

Mar

Malta Chamber says current crisis in public life creating reputational damage

The Malta Chamber of Commerce has appealed to the political class to take note of the serious repercussions of poor standards of governance and unethical behaviour by politicians that are…

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27

Mar

58% will not vote for political party that proposes introduction of abortion in Malta

A survey conducted by misco International Limited showed that abortion has a strong impact on voting preference, with 58% stating they will not vote for a political party that proposes…

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27

Mar

Nurses extend strike action / Malta News Briefing – Monday 27 March 2023

Updated 1715 - Afternoon Portal Review The Times of Malta reports that the motorist who killed pedestrian Pelin Kaya before crashing into a KFC outlet in Gzira last January had…

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26

Mar

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 26 March 2023

Morning Briefing PN leader non-committal on leadership post after EP elections Bernard Grech has publicly refused to share his view on his own leadership prospects after next year’s European Parliament…

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25

Mar

Steward bans employees from attending meetings with Government / Malta’s debt levels approach €9.3bn – NSO / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 25 March 2023

Updated 1100 Steward bans employees from attending meetings with Government Steward Healthcare has ordered its employees not to show up for any meetings organised by the government, in the latest…

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25

Mar

Fitch Affirms Malta at ‘A+’; Outlook Stable

FitchRatings has affirmed Malta's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A+' with a Stable Outlook. Fitch reported the following in the rating report: Ratings Strengths and Weaknesses: Malta's rating…

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24

Mar

Nurses union orders widespread industrial action / Malta News Briefing – Friday 24 March 2023

Updated 1735- Afternoon Portal Review Maltatoday reports that the MUMN has ordered widespread industrial action as it claims government is ignoring pleas for a decent sectoral agreement. The Times of…

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23

Mar

Steward says Govt has no legal authority to takeover hospitals / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 23 March 2023

Updated 1700 - Afternoon Portal Review The Times of Malta says that a judge has ordered the police commissioner to take criminal action against author Mark Camilleri for publishing thousands…

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23

Mar

The Order of Malta National Art Exhibition: Possibly One Of The Largest Ever Collective Art Exhibitions To Open This Week

The Maltese Association of the Order of Malta has rallied 165 Maltese and foreign artists, living in or associated with Malta, for what is potentially going to be the largest…

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23

Mar

Maltese Engineering Company Signs Representation Agreement with Global Brand CLARK

Stakeholders, such as governments, consumers and investors, are increasingly encouraging original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to become more carbon-free to be able to propel theirs and their respective suppliers’ ESG metrics…

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22

Mar

MEA President Calls on the Authorities to Take Heed of Social Partners’ Recommendations in Favour of Good Governance

Ms Joanne Bondin addressed the Malta Employers Association’s 58th Annual General Meeting where she strongly mentioned the need for proactiveness by employers in the face of potential challenges brought about…

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22

Mar

Judge to investigate whether Camilleri is liable for criminal action on Whatsapp leaks / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 22 March 2023

Updated 1720 - Afternoon Portal Review The Times of Malta reports that a judge has ordered the police commissioner to investigate whether author Mark Camilleri is liable to criminal action…

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21

Mar

TM launches scheme to support EV purchases / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 21 March 2023

Updated 1705 - Afternoon Portal Review TVM reports that Transport Malta has launched a new 15 million euro scheme for the purchase of new electric-powered vehicles, with the aim of…

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21

Mar

Malta needs strategy to reduce dependency on foreign talent – MEA’s Joseph Farrugia

The Malta Employers’ Association rounded off its efforts related to its initiative entitled “Ensuring the Skills for Future Competitiveness” with a visit to the President of the Republic at San…

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21

Mar

Malta agrees to European agreement to jointly procure ammunition

Malta is one of seventeen European Union countries plus Norway to agree to jointly procure ammunition to help Ukraine and to replenish their own stockpiles, the EU's European Defence Agency…

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21

Mar

Maltese generally support EU, Government response to Ukraine war

70% of respondents in Malta are very satisfied or fairly satisfied with the response by the Government of Malta to the Russian invasion in Ukraine, and 68% are satisfied with…

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20

Mar

Cost-of-living is top concern for Maltese – EU survey / Malta News Briefing – Monday 20 March 2023

Updated 1710 The Times of Malta reports that a British Airways flight from Malta makes emergency landing in Rome after a technical issue. Maltatoday says that during a visit by…

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19

Mar

Malta needs to eradicate short-termism, EP President says / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 19 March 2023

Updated 1500 PN Leader says PM Abela has something to hide re Jean Paul Sofia's death PN Leader Bernard Grech accused Robert Abela on Sunday of having "something to hide"…

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18

Mar

PM askes Auditor General to investigate spending on hospitals deal / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 18 March 2023

Updated 1250 Steward Health says Muscat, Schembri had misled itSteward Health Care has turned its guns against Joseph Muscat and Keith Schembri of intentionally misleading the company to convince it…

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