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Two pupils suspended after alleged sexual assault at school / Malta News Briefing – Friday 23 December 2022

Updated 1245 The Times of Malta reveals that two 12-year-old pupils at a state school have been suspended after they allegedly sexually assaulted a girl of 11 in class. The…

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Spot checks for driving under the influence being considered / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 22nd December 2022

Updated 1200 Metro project still on cards - Minister The metro system project has not been shelved and is still on the cards, Transport Minister Aaron Farrugia insisted. The project…

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President Vella expresses hope for agreement on abortion debate / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 21 December 2022

Updated 1630 The Times of Malta reports that a Maltese court declined exercising jurisdiction in an action filed by an insurance company that is currently sued by victims of a…

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70% of Maltese oppose abortion if woman’s life not at risk – Misco survey / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 20 December 2022

Afternoon Update 70% of Maltese oppose abortion if woman's life not at risk - Misco survey Almost 70% of Maltese adults oppose abortion when a woman's life is not at…

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Malta requests €60.1 million in grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility

The European Commission has received a first payment request from Malta for €60.1 million in grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility. Malta’s first payment request relates to 19 milestones…

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Pilatus officials refuse to testify in money-laundering proceedings / Malta News Briefing – Monday 19 December 2022

Updated 1730 Newsportal Afternoon review Newsbook leads with reports that Roderick Cassar, the estranged husband of Bernice Cilia has been indicted over her murder after Magistrate Joseph Mifsud declared that…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 18 December 2022

Morning Briefing Maltese are more willing to emigrate for work than most in the EU Three in 10 Maltese are considering emigrating for work, an EU-wide survey has shown, with…

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EC approves Malta Budget / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 17 December 2022

Updated 1145 Budgets gets Commission approval The European Commission has confirmed that Malta's 2023 Budget complies with the recommendation of the European Council. The EU's executive said that "overall, the Commission is of…

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Business fury after BOV raises fees threefold / Malta News Briefing – Friday 16 December 2022

Updated 1600 The Times of Malta reveals that businesses that hold accounts with Bank of Valletta will need to start paying three times as much in administration fees from next…

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Ferris wins discrimination compensation against Police / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 15 December 2022

Updated 1715 The Times of Malta reports that a man murdered outside a cafe in Paceville was stabbed 28 times in a brawl that lasted just two minutes and was…

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Central Bank revises Malta’s 2023 expected growth rate downwards

According to the Central Bank of Malta latest forecasts, Malta's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 6.8% this year, and by 3.7% in 2023, followed by growth…

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Commission approves State aid to support MDB’s remit until December 2027

The European Commission has approved an increase in the State aid envelope supporting MDB’s remit of intervention for the next five years. This remit primarily includes the provision of access…

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President George Vella does not exclude going abroad to avoid signing abortion amendment / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 14 December 2022

Updated 1630 Afternoon Portal Briefing The Times of Malta says that President George Vella said he does not exclude going abroad again to avoid signing legal changes related to abortion…

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Malta commemorates Republic Day / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 13 December 2022

Updated 1320 President raises abortion concerns during Republic Day speech President George Vella has expressed hope that ongoing discussions on the decriminalisation of abortion if a woman’s health or life…

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Drop in property deeds reported in November / Malta News Briefing – Monday 12 December 2022

Update 1745 Final vote on 'abortion' bill will not be held this year The vote on the second reading of an amendment to the criminal code concerning the termination of…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 11 December 2022

Thousands attend annual President's Solidarity Fun Run Thousands have attended the annual President's Solidarity Fun Run following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President George Vella, Prime Minister…

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DBRS confirms Malta ‘A’ rating / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 10 December 2022

Updated 1230 DBRS confirms Malta 'A' rating The Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS), a Canadian global credit rating agency, has confirmed Malta’s ‘A’ rating with a stable outlook. In a…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 9 December 2022

Updated Biker suffers serious injuries in Birkirkara incident: A motorcyclist was injured last night after being involved in an accident with a car in Birkirkara. The accident happened at around…

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Air Malta Cabin Crew cost cutting plan expected soon / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 8 December 2022

Updated 1030 Air Malta Cabin Crew cost cutting plan expected soon Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said that Air Malta’s cabin crew with soon be presented with a cost-cutting plan as…

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Plan to address road deaths by end of year / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 7 December 2022

Updated 1610 The Times of Malta reports that environment activist and Majjistral Park ranger Cami Appelgren has filed a police report claiming she was attacked by three hunters or trappers…

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Doctors say legal amendments related to abortion create more problems / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 6 December 2022

Updated 1600 The Times of Malta reveals that a man murdered in Paceville on Monday was a suspected member of a Romanian organised crime. It says that Joseff Rivas, 44,…

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PM wants contractors to shoulder responsibility after latest tragedy / Malta News Briefing – Monday 5 December 2022

Updated 1620 The Times of Malta reports that PM Robert Abela wants contractors to shoulder responsibilities following the latest construction tragedy which saw a 20-year-old man lose his life during…

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Abortion legislation amendment dominates news / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 4 December 2022

News Briefing ‘We couldn’t remain indifferent to the realities people face' - Abela on abortion exception bill Prime Minister Robert Abela on Sunday defended the government's bill to introduce an…

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Five men saved, one missing after Kordin construction collapse / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 3 November 2022

Updated 1300 Five men saved, one missing after Kordin construction collapse Five workers were saved from the debris of a building collapse in Paola on Saturday morning, as rescue workers…

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Labour MPs to consider tweaks on abortion amendment / Malta News Briefing – Friday 2 December 2022

Updated 1700 The Times of Malta leads with news that the Court has frozen an MUMN directive blocking St Vincent de Paul admissions. In a decision on Friday, judge Neville…

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PM puts trust on doctors in abortion decision / Malta News Briefing – Monday 1st December 2022

Update 1200 Woman involved in abortion request case to file for libel against conspiracy claims A US woman denied a request to terminate a pregnancy in Malta has filed two…

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President Vella would reportedly resign if abortion amendments pushed through / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 30 November 2022

Updated 1220 President Vella would reportedly resign if abortion amendments pushed through President George Vella has reportedly taken a stance to resign if parliament approves the amendment to the abortion…

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Converting Money into Green – A path towards Sustainable Development

The European Climate Pact is uniting people from all corners of the continent around a common cause. Launched by the European Commission, the Pact is part of the European Green…

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PM rules out reshuffle / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 29 November 2022

Updated Minister decries MUMN Directive as violence against elderly: A Government Minister has warned that a union’s directive could paralyse the entire health system within weeks. Active Ageing Minister Jo…

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Abortion bill dominates headlines on day of second reading / Malta News Briefing – Monday 28 November 2022

Updated 1640 The Times of Malta reports that voice messages between Malta Philarmonic Orchestra CEO Sigmund Mifsud and an official who later pleaded guilty to sexually harassing a female colleague…

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UPDATE – Malta Headlines and News Briefing – Sunday 27 November 2022

34 year old man grievously injured in Hamrun A 34-year-old man was grievously injured after he was hit by a car in Ħamrun on Sunday morning. Police said that at around 11am,…

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Man dies in Kirkop fireworks factory explosion – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 26 November 2022

Updated 1230 Man dies, three injured after firework factory in Kirkop explodes A man died and three were injured when a fireworks factory in Kirkop exploded on Saturday morning, in…

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Three-quarters of young people would rather live and work abroad, study shows / Malta News Briefing – Friday 25 November 2022

Updated 1230 Deficit decreases, debt levels increase- NSO By the end of October 2022, the Government’s Consolidated Fund reported a deficit of €613.4 million, fresh NSO data has shown. Between…

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Cassar pleads not guilty to charges of femicide of his estranged wife / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 24 November 2022

Updated 1800 The Times of Malta Roderick Cassar was charged with the murder of his estranged wife on Thursday afternoon. He pleaded not guilty. Maltatoday reveals that Government will shortly table…

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Malta Development Bank launches €180m in new schemes for businesses

The Malta Develoment Bank (MDB) has launched two new schemes offering favourable financing which will facilitate investment of up to €180 million in the Maltese economy. The first scheme, the…

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Bernice Cassar murder: police arrest husband after 17-hour standoff / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 23 November 2022

Updated 1200 Elderly couple injured in Mqabba house blaze An elderly couple suffered smoke inhalation and two cars were damaged in a blaze which started inside a house in Mqabba…

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Minister orders inquiry into state failure after mother shot dead / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 22 November 2022

Updated 1615 The Times of Malta says that an inquiry will look into whether any state entities failed a woman who was murdered as a result of alleged domestic violence,…

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Update – 4.4 magnitude earthquake in the Mediterranean Sea

A 4.4 magnitude close to Malta's shores was registered at 12.39 GMT. The earthquake was registered by the Maltese Seismic Monitoring and Research Group and is marked to have taken…

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Unemployment falls to 984 / Malta News Briefing – Monday 21 November 2022

Updated 1800 Times of Malta reports that Finance Minister Clyde Caruana on Monday sought to blame Nationalist governments for having burdened Air Malta with early retirement schemes which brought it…

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Maltese and Cypriot maritime registers see oil tankers leave as a result of sanctions on Russia

A large number of tankers which previously sailed under European Union flags, such as Cyprus’ and Malta’s, are leaving those registers as a result of the sanctions on Russian oil…

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Updated Malta News Briefing – Sunday 20 November 2022

News Update 44 people living irregularly in Gozo arrested Some 44 people were found to be living in Gozo illegally, the police said on Sunday. In a statement, the police…

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Moody’s confirms Malta A2 rating / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 19 November 2022

Updated Azzopardi claims Bernard Grech asked him to quit politics Jason Azzopardi has spoken out about the multiple snubs he received from party leader Bernard Grech in the run-up to…

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Corporate tax reforms and need for compliance will top economic and business agenda in years ahead

Major corporate tax reforms and a continuous push for compliance will be an inevitable reality for the Maltese economy and businesses in the years ahead as international institutions seek new…

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15 NGOs object to massive regularisation scheme / Malta News Briefing – Friday 18 November 2022

Updated 1200 Man in beating video not yet identified: The man caught on camera being assaulted by Transport Malta officers has not been identified yet. According to a Times of…

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Man allegedly beaten by police says four officers were involved / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 17 November 2022

Updated 1700 - Afternoon Briefing The Times of Malta reports that witness Ahmed Ali Abduwili said that he was bundled into a police car, handcuffed, taken to a dark place…

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MEA proposes 13 solutions to address skill shortages after extensive stakeholder consultation

The Malta Employers Association has put forward thirteen concrete solutions to address the current skills shortages affecting Maltese industry. MEA President Joanne Bondin explained how “we are currently experiencing a…

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Legal amendments allowing pregnancy termination to tabled next week / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 16 November 2022

Updated 1630 The Times of Malta says that legislative amendments will be tabled in parliament next week, allowing doctors to terminate a pregnancy when the mother’s life or health are…

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Transport Malta investigates video showing beating of man on ground / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 15 November 2022

Updated 1700 Times of Malta leads with a story reporting that Transport Mata has launched an investigation after a video appeared to show two of its enforcement officials hitting a…

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Fines for using mobile phone while driving to increase – PM / Malta News Briefing – Monday 14 November 2022

Updated 1600 Times of Malta reveals details of possible new appointees to government agency headship positions following a spate of resignations and suspensions over the past months. Maltatoday says that…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 13 November 2022

News Briefing Former Infrastructure Malta boss Frederick Azzopardi insists he has 'nothing to hide' as Cassola goes to police Former Infrastructure Malta boss Fredrick Azzopardi insisted he has nothing to…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 12 November 2022

Updated Cassola presents 'first-hand evidence' of corruption in Marsa Junction project Arnold Cassola has provided what he described as “first-hand evidence” of corruption in the Marsa Junction project to the…

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Cannabis authority CEO sacked after less than a year / Malta News Briefing – Friday 11 November 2022

Updated 1230 Cannabis authority CEO sacked after less than a year Psychotherapist Mariella Dimech was removed from the headship of the cannabis authority after less than a year. The executive…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 10 November 2022

Update 1300 Notary Ivan Barbara’s widow to be accused of perjury: The widow of notary Ivan Barbara is to be charged with perjury over a sworn declaration she gave during…

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Court annuls decision to hand Miżieb and Aħrax to hunters / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 9 November 2022

Updated 1600 The Times of Malta reveals that three Gozo Ministry officials charged with the involuntary homicide of a man who died while at work last year will not be…

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ESF+ invests nearly €205 million to reinforce Malta’s human capital

The European Commission has approved Malta’s national programme for implementing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) to foster the socioeconomic situation of the country in the period of 2021-2027 by…

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Influencer linked with BOV hack jailed in US / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 8 November 2022

Updated 1300 Influencer linked with BOV hack jailed in US Ramon Abbas, an Instagram influencer who goes by the name Hushpuppi, was convicted to 11 years in prison in the…

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MFA accepts football coach Devis Mangia resignation / Malta News Briefing – Monday 7 November 2022

Updated 1650 MFA accepts resignation of Malta football coach: The Malta Football Association has accepted the resignation of football coach Devis Mangia. The association said that in his letter of…

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