Malta

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 3 July 2025

Morning Briefing New law to make State liable for civil cases involving public officialsJustice Minister Jonathan Attard has presented a bill making the State liable for public officials in civil…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 2nd July 2025

Updated 1130 Government postpones mandatory Skills Pass for Maltese and EU Nationals The government has announced that the mandatory Skills Pass for Maltese and EU nationals will be postponed from…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 1 July 2025

Morning Briefing Suspect Charged with Murder in Bidnija ShootingThe suspect in Sunday’s fatal shooting in Bidnija has been formally charged with the murder of his neighbour, Jean Paul Busuttil. The…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 30 June 2025

Updated 1245 AFTA Urges Consultation Before Expanding Skills Pass to All Foreign Workers: The Association for Temping and Outsourcing Agencies (AFTA) has urged the Maltese government to consult with industry…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 28 June 2025

Morning Briefing Malta Records 42% surge in Skin Cancer Cases as Deaths Double Over Decade Malta has seen a 42% rise in skin cancer cases in the first five months…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 27 June 2025

Updated 1000 Landscape Treaty in Effect: Malta Must Report on View Protection: Malta has ratified the European Landscape Convention after a 25-year delay, committing to submit periodic reports on its…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 25 June 2025

Morning Briefing Public transport use rising in MaltaResidents in Malta make around 1.36 million trips daily, averaging 2.8 trips per person, according to a March 2025 survey by 20/20 Strategy.…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 24 June 2025

Updated 1300 Malta Moves Closer to Achieving UN Sustainability Goals, Challenges Persist: Malta has climbed 12 places to rank 24th out of 167 countries in the 2024 UN Sustainable Development…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 23 June 2025

Updated 1300 Cyberattacks Rose as Malta Assumed Top Posts, Secret Service Report Shows: Malta’s heightened international role in 2023–2024 increased its cyber-risk profile, coinciding with several cyberattacks targeting public sector…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 21 June 2025

Morning Briefing KM Malta Airlines ranked 4th best regional airline in EuropeKM Malta Airlines, Malta’s new national carrier that began operations on 31 March 2024, has been named the 4th…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 20 June 2025

Updated 1200 WE Media Boss Probed Over Maksar Links: Edmond Mugliett, owner of WE Media, is under investigation for financial links to convicted members of an organised crime group involved…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 19 June 2025

Updated 1000 Plastic curbs proposed for takeaway sectorNew draft rules in Malta propose a charge on plastic-lined takeaway boxes and a ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) for food and drink…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 18 June 2025

Updated 1110 Food drives inflation up in May Inflation in Malta edged up slightly in May 2025, with the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) showing an annual rate of…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 17 June 2025

Updated 1130 Malta Scores Big in the European eGovernment Benchmark Report: Malta ranked highly in the European Commission’s eGovernment Benchmark 2025 report, scoring perfect marks in Digital Services, User Support,…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 16 June 2025

Updated 1100 MIDI Seeks Exit Strategy as Manoel Island Plans Falter: MIDI has confirmed it is seeking a settlement with the Maltese government over the Manoel Island project, admitting the…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 13 June 2025

Updated 1230 40 People Evacuated from Paceville Building After Collapse: Around 40 people were evacuated from buildings in Paceville as authorities continued dismantling what remains of the apartment block that…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 12 June 2025

Updated 1230 Paceville apartment block collapses hours after 32 residents evacuated: A multi-storey apartment block in Paceville collapsed on Wednesday night around 10:30pm, just hours after residents were evacuated due to…

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Two men jailed for life for procuring bomb that killed Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

Two men were jailed for life by a Maltese judge on Tuesday for having supplied the bomb that killed anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017. Caruana Galizia's murder shocked…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 11 June 2025

Morning Briefing Maksar gang jailed for life for Caruana Galizia, Chircop murders Four men - Robert Agius, Adrian Agius, George Degiorgio, and Jamie Vella - have been sentenced to life…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 10 June 2025

Updaed 1230 Bernard Grech Resigns as PN Leader Bernard Grech has resigned as leader of the Nationalist Party, announcing his decision in a televised statement at noon on Tuesday. His…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 9th June 2025

Updated 1230 MIDI 'committed to finding solution' to return Manoel Island to government: MIDI has signalled its willingness tonegotiate with the Maltese government over returning Manoel Island to public ownership,…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 6 June 2025

Morning Briefing Maksar gang found guilty of Caruana Galizia, Chircop murders Four men — George Degiorgio, Jamie Vella, Adrian Agius, and Robert Agius — have been found guilty in connection…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 5 June 2025

Updated 1230 AI now being used to target victims of fraud: A new, AI-driven fraud scheme is targeting Maltese citizens, using fluent Maltese to deceive victims and steal thousands of euros.…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 4 June 2025

Morning Briefing Government reviewing Manoel Island concession - PM Prime Minister Robert Abela said the government is reviewing the Manoel Island concession to assess any breaches before deciding how to…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 3 June 2025

Morning Briefing Platform to enhance roadworks efficiency launched The government has introduced a new digital platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency, coordination, and transparency of roadworks across the country. Developed…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 2nd June 2025

Updated 1245 Maltese success story Sigma goes global with eight events in 2025: Maltese company Sigma is set to host a major gaming industry expo in Manila, Philippines, attracting over 20,000…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 31 May 2025

Morning Briefing Govt considering restricting social media for U13s Prime Minister Robert Abela said the government is considering restricting social media access for children under 13 through legislation. Speaking at…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 30 May 2025

Updated 1300 Government sold Malta Air stake for €25,000 under 2019 deal: The Maltese government sold its golden share in Malta Air to Ryanair for €25,000, as part of a 2019…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 29 May 2025

Morning Briefing Owen Bonnici takes on Lands Authority in minor Cabinet ReshuffleOwen Bonnici has taken on responsibility for the Lands Authority in a minor cabinet reshuffle that also sees Stefan…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 28 May 2025

Updated 1400 Owen Bonnici Takes on Lands Authority in Minor Cabinet ReshuffleOwen Bonnici has taken on responsibility for the Lands Authority in a minor cabinet reshuffle that also sees Stefan…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 27 May 2025

Updated 1210 Malta among worst in Europe for access to innovative medicines, new data shows: Europe is bracing for a 38% surge in cancer cases by 2040, with over 3.4 million…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 26 May 2025

Updated 1300 Malta Stock Exchange reports record financial results for 2024: The Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) reported record results for 2024, with revenue up 4.26% to €9.32 million and operating profits…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 23 May 2025

Updated 1200 Seven airlines face consumer complaints over 'undue' hand luggage fees: The Association for Consumer Rights Malta, alongside BEUC and 15 consumer groups from 12 countries, has filed a complaint…

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Malta to Ratify High Seas Treaty at Upcoming UN Ocean Conference in Nice

Malta has confirmed it will be among the countries ratifying the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty—also known as the High Seas Treaty—at the third United Nations Ocean Conference taking…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 22 May 2025

Updated 1200 Magistrate Monica Vella suspended over administrative shortcomings: Magistrate Monica Vella has been temporarily suspended over delays in issuing written judgments and other administrative issues. Despite appealing the decision and…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wedesday 21 May 2025

Updated 1300 Parliament-approved housing plan will sell properties at below-market cost: Parliament has approved the transfer of public land to the Foundation for Affordable Housing (FAH) to build homes for people…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 20 May 2025

Updated 1300 Malta set to lead EU in economic growth and employment through 2026: Malta is set to remain the EU’s fastest-growing economy through 2025 and 2026, according to the European…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 19 May 2025

Morning Briefing Damaged Gaza aid ship to be towed to Mediterranean port - Foreign Minister The damaged Gaza aid ship Conscience will be towed to a Mediterranean port for repairs,…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 16 May 2025

Updated 1230 Employers to face harsher fines for breaching employment laws: Parliament is set to debate amendments to the Employment and Industrial Relations Act that would significantly increase fines for…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 15 May 2025

Morning Briefing New scheme for commercial renewable energy systems launched The Energy Ministry has launched a new call-for-offers scheme aimed at accelerating the installation of commercial renewable energy systems, making…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 14 May 2025

Updated 1300 Malta fiscal council warns economic model needs urgent overhaul: Malta’s economy faces serious long-term sustainability risks, according to the Malta Fiscal Advisory Council's (MFAC) latest report. It warns that…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 13 May 2025

Updated 1245 Three new Permanent Secretaries appointed: The government has appointed three new Permanent Secretaries: Renzo Degabriele (Ministry for Health and Active Ageing), Mario Borg (Ministry for Gozo and Planning), and…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 12 May 2025

Updated 1300 Malta’s higher education regulator rejected by European quality register: Malta’s higher education regulator, the MFHEA, has been denied entry to the European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR) after an assessment…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 10 May 2025

Morning Briefing Hitman Felt He “Couldn’t Say No” to Chircop Murder Request Vince Muscat, known as il-Koħħu, testified on Friday that he felt he “could not say no” when Robert…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 9 May 2025

Updated 1230 Church-state agreement to support woman and children who have experienced abuse: The Maltese government and the Catholic Church have renewed a partnership to support Il-Milja, a shelter for women…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 8 May 2025

Morning Briefing Malta must urgently address falling birth rate - report Malta must take bold steps to address its falling birth rate and protect the long-term sustainability of healthcare and…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 7 May 2025

Updated 1300 Voluntary euthanasia proposals unveiled for terminally ill with 6 months to live: The Maltese government haslaunched a two-month public consultation on assisted voluntary euthanasia for terminally ill patients…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 6 May 2025

Updated 1230 Henley & Partners slams ECJ’s ‘golden passports’ ruling: Henley & Partners, the former concessionaire of Malta’s controversial ‘golden passports’ scheme, criticised a recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling declaring…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 5 May 2025

Updated 1300 NGO ship negotiation with Malta for repairs after drone attack An international NGO planning to sail a ship to Gaza with humanitarian aid said it is negotiating with…

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Gaza activist aid ship hit by drones outside Maltese waters

A ship carrying humanitarian aid and activists for Gaza was bombed by drones in international waters off Malta early on Friday, its organisers said, alleging that Israel was to blame.…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 2nd May 2025

Morning Briefing Abela Defends Passport Scheme Amid EU Court Ruling Prime Minister Robert Abela pledged to continue defending Malta’s interests after a European Court ruling against the golden passport scheme.…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 30 April 2025

Updated 1220 BOV confirms it was approached by third parties for joint purchase of HSBC: Bank of Valletta (BOV) confirmed receiving expressions of interest to join a local consortium aiming…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 29 April 2025

Updated 1050 Golden passports scheme violates EU law - European Court: The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that Malta’s golden passport scheme violates EU law, marking a…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 28 April 2025

Updated 1140 Electrogas inquiry finds Schembri and Mizzi planned ‘corrupt payments’: A magisterial inquiry found that former Maltese officials Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi orchestrated corrupt energy deals, laundering millions…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 26 April 2025

Morning Briefing Court Hears How Plot to Kill Caruana Galizia Unfolded When Vince Muscat, known as il-Koħħu, told police about the bomb used to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia, investigators grew…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 25 April 2025

Updated 1030 Malta and UAE meet in new commission meant to boost relations: Malta and the UAE have launched a new Joint Commission to enhance cooperation in key sectors, including trade,…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 24 April 2025

Updated 1200 Tracking tourism’s impact beyond GDP: A new OECD report outlines 37 indicators to help Malta manage the environmental and social impacts of tourism, which contributed 10.2% to its…

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