Malta

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 11 January 2025

Morning Briefing Italy approves Malta's second interconnector The Italian Environment Ministry has approved Malta's second interconnector, Energy Minister Miriam Dalli announced on Friday. The project, first launched in 2021 with…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 10 January 2025

Updated 1230 Malta drops to 34th place in Climate Performance Index: Malta ranks 34th in the 2025 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), falling from 18th in 2023 and 29th in…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 9 January 2025

Morning Briefing PM dismisses claims that young people are leaving Malta Prime Minister Robert Abela has dismissed claims that young people are leaving Malta, asserting that more are returning each…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 8 January 2025

Updated 1230 Employers with high TCN turnover will be blocked from hiring foreign workers: The Maltese government will block employers with high turnover rates from hiring new foreign workers under…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 7 January 2025

Updated 1230 First road fatality of the year, man dies in Attard crash: A 25-year-old man, Alejandro Brincat, a footballer for Vittoriosa Stars, died in a car accident on Monday…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 6 January 2025

Morning Briefing PM wants 17 Black inquiry to be made public Prime Minister Robert Abela has expressed his desire for the magisterial inquiry into offshore company 17 Black to be…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 4 January 2025

Morning Briefing Major increases in financial services fees revealed New legal notices have introduced higher fees for banks, insurance providers, and financial services companies in Malta. The eight notices amend…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 3 January 2025

Morning Briefing Two Turkish Airlines escapees deported, two on the run Footage has surfaced showing four men attempting to flee Malta International Airport after jumping off a diverted Turkish Airlines…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 2 January 2025

Morning Briefing Manhunt as passengers escape plane Authorities have launched a manhunt for individuals who fled a plane shortly after it landed at Malta International Airport on Wednesday. The incident…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 1 January 2025

A Happy New Year to all our readers! Morning Briefing CBM revises growth prospects upwards The Central Bank has revised its GDP growth forecasts for Malta upwards, projecting 4.9% growth…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 31 December 2024

Morning Briefing Bumper crowd expected for NYE celebrations in Valletta Over 50,000 people are expected to gather in Valletta tonight to welcome 2025 at the New Year’s Eve celebrations.The free…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 30 December 2024

Morning Briefing Surveillance Network Undermines Ranger Efforts in Gozo A covert surveillance network comprising informants, CCTV cameras, and motion sensors in Gozo appears to be monitoring the activities of the…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 28 December 2024

Morning Briefing Ridley Scott tells viewers not to visit Malta The director of the Gladiator films advised an audience who had just watched the latest instalment not to visit Malta.…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 27 December 2024

Morning Briefing L-Istrina telethon collects EUR 5.2m for charity 5.2 million euro were collected yesterday during the annual fundraising marathon known as L-Istrina. The funds collected will support the Malta…

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Trump announces new ambassadors to Portugal, Malta

President-elect Trump announced two new foreign ambassadors in a Truth Social post. “It is my great honor to announce that John Arrigo will serve as the next United States Ambassador…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 26 December 2024

Morning Briefing President calls for sustainability in economic development President Myriam Spiteri Debono said that those leading the nation must consider all factors influencing its progress. In her Christmas address,…

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Malta News Briefing -Tuesday 24 December 2024

Man admits to dismembering body in gruesome murder A man accused of dismembering a body, placing the remains in a suitcase, and disposing of it at sea confessed to the…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 23 December 2024

Morning Briefing Debt levels reach €10.36bn by end November - NSOBy the end of November 2024, Malta’s central government debt reached €10.36 billion, marking an increase of €784.7 million compared…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 21 December 2024

Morning Briefing PM says Ukraine should not lose parts of sovereignty to secure peaceDuring a summit where EU leaders engaged with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Prime Minister Robert Abela diverged…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 20 December 2024

Updated 1210 Build smaller, more affordable houses – study: Planners should consider building smaller homes as Malta revises its local plans, a new KPMG report suggests. The report highlights Malta’s…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 19 November 2024

Updated 1100 Inflation, environment main concerns for Maltese citizens – Eurobarometer: The latest Eurobarometer survey highlights inflation and the environment as top concerns for Maltese citizens, alongside issues like immigration…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 18 December 2024

Morning Briefing Infrastructure Malta says progress done on Msida Creek project Work on the Msida Creek roadworks project is progressing rapidly, Infrastructure Malta said. The Authority confirmed that it is…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 17 December 2024

Morning Briefing Budget 2025 formally sails through Parliament Parliament has approved the 2025 Budget estimates, confirming funding for government ministries and outlining plans for fiscal, social, and economic development. Key…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 16 December 2024

Morning Briefing New allegations of corruption hit Gozo Minister and Transport Malta Former PN MP Jason Azzopardi has filed an urgent court request for a magisterial inquiry into an alleged…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 15 December 2024

Colombian man accused of dismembering deceased individual A Colombian man accused of dismembering a deceased individual, concealing the remains in a suitcase, and disposing of it at sea entered a…

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Malta News Briefing – Satutrday 14 December 2024

Morning Briefing President warns against pressures on justice pillar President Myriam Spiteri Debono emphasised that no pressure, from any source, should be exerted on the pillars of justice during her…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 13 December 2024

Man arrested in connection with Gzira murder - reports A man has been arrested following a three-day nationwide manhunt after dismembered body parts were discovered in a suitcase in Gżira,…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 12 December 2024

Morning Briefing Investigation requested after lawyer gets 11 appointments by PM Independent candidate Arnold Cassola has requested the Auditor General to investigate the head of the Prime Minister’s legal office,…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 11 December 2024

Morning Briefing Murdered man was probably a drug mule - reports An axe was used to dismember a body found in a suitcase floating near the Gżira promenade on Monday,…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 10 December 2024

Morning Briefing Dead body found in suitcase in Sliema The police have confirmed the discovery of a body inside a suitcase found in the sea near the Sliema Ferries promenade.…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 9 December 2024

Morning Briefing Grech questions balance of power in Labour, hints at new scandal Opposition leader Bernard Grech questioned the balance of power within the Labour Party, renewing his call for…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 7 December 2024

Morning Briefing Over 1,600 still waiting for social housing in Malta as demand persists Malta’s social housing waiting list fluctuated over the last decade, with 1,674 applicants as of November…

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Former Turkish ambassador elected new OSCE secretary general

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe elected former Turkish Ambassador Feridun Sinirlioglu on Friday as its new secretary general, a Turkish diplomatic source said, filling a position that…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 6 December 2024

Morning Briefing Foreign Minister dismisses Lavrov's anti-Western tirade Foreign Minister Ian Borg has dismissed Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s anti-Western remarks at the opening of today’s OSCE conference, asserting that…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 5 December 2024

Morning Briefing Zammit Lewis' nomination as EU judge rejected The General Court of the European Union has rejected Edward Zammit Lewis's nomination to serve as a judge. Justice Minister Jonathan…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 4 December 2024

Updated 1200 Number of employed TCN cab drivers down by 19% since June The number of third-country nationals (TCNs) employed as cab drivers in Malta dropped by 1,030 (19%) in…

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Average Salaries in Malta Increased by 4.2% in 2023

Average salaries in Malta grew by 4.2% in 2023, driven by organisations enhancing compensation to retain talent, according to misco’s 11th HR Developments Survey. Sector-specific growth included 6% in Legal…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 3 December 2024

Morning Briefing State has authority to seek back hospital concession funds - Court The State Advocate has the authority to act independently of government directives to recover funds lost in…

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43% Of Maltese Firms With No Employees In Green Roles

64% of Maltese firms employing at least ten persons believe the local labour force is not adequately equipped to support the transition to carbon neutrality, with only 16% expressing confidence…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 2 December 2024

Morning Briefing Fresh document leak suggests slush fund paid bribes to government officials - report Leaked documents suggest that payments into a suspected political bribery fund were tied to Steward…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 30 November 2024

Morning Briefing Major OSCE conference to be held in Malta next week Preparations are in full swing for what promises to be the largest international government conference ever hosted in…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 29 November 2024

Morning Briefing Second major cocaine haul at FreeportPolice have seized 100 kilograms of suspected cocaine after intercepting a container at Malta Freeport. If confirmed, the haul has an estimated street…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 28 November 2024

Updated 1240 EIB opens new Malta office to support local projects The European Investment Bank (EIB) has opened a permanent office in Malta, marking a significant step in its efforts…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 27 November 2024

Updated 1200 Glenn Micallef clears further hurdle for Commission approval Glenn Micallef impressed the EU’s Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) during his evaluation as Malta’s nominee for the European…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 26 November 2024

Morning Briefing FSWS expresses concern about court backlog of domestic violence cases All magistrates should receive training in handling domestic violence cases and be assigned to preside over them at…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 25 November 2024

Updated 1300 New Airbnb rules would affect three-quarters of Malta’s licenced holiday homes: Up to 75% of licensed holiday homes in Malta and Gozo could be affected by proposed regulations…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 24 November 2024

Morning Briefing Moody's maintains Malta A2 rating Moody's Ratings has affirmed Malta's long-term issuer rating at A2, maintaining a stable outlook, the credit rating agency announced. The A2 rating reflects…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 23 November 2024

Morning Briefing Malta poured €2 billion into EU budget since 2004 but received much more Malta has contributed €2 billion to the EU budget since joining in 2004 but has…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 22 November 2024

Morning Briefing Parliament's standards committee endorses report confirming Ministerial abuse Parliament’s standards committee has unanimously endorsed a report finding that ministers Clayton Bartolo and Clint Camilleri abused their positions by…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 21 November 2024

Morning Briefing Malta calls for bold climate action at COP29 Environment Minister Miriam Dalli said that the 1.5-degree target is a matter of survival for millions, while addressing COP29 in…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 20 November 2024

Morning Briefing FIAU fines are not unconstitutional, top court rules A constitutional court has reversed a decision that had severely limited the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit's authority to impose fines.…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 19 November 2024

Updated 1220 Dalli to co-lead EU climate adaptation negotiations at COP29 Malta’s Minister for the Environment and Energy, Miriam Dalli, alongside Austria’s Minister Leonore Gewessler, will lead the EU’s negotiations…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 18 November 2024

Updated 1040 Migration policy to target firms with high turnover of foreigners Prime Minister Robert Abela announced a new Labour Migration Policy aimed at curbing exploitative practices and ensuring worker…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 17 November 2024

Morning Briefing Almost half of Maltese Airbnbs have no licence - MHRA A significant portion of private holiday rentals in Malta is operating without the necessary licences, according to recent…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 16 November 2024

Morning Briefing Man Accused of Issuing Fake Lease Agreements to Third-Country Nationals A 56-year-old man has been charged with providing false lease agreements to third-country nationals, allegedly aiding them in…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 15 November 2024

Updated 1300 Cost of housing benefits soar, Housing Authority says: Malta’s spending on housing benefits has quadrupled since 2019, reflecting ongoing affordability challenges. In 2023, €14.4 million was allocated to…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 14 November 2024

Updated MIA reports €39.5 million in net profit for the first nine months of the year MIA reported a €39.5 million net profit and €107.8 million in revenue for the…

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