19

Sep

Malta marks funeral of Queen Elizabeth II – Malta News Briefing – Monday 19 September 2022

Updated 1800 The Times of Malta reports that Malta has marked the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II with a 21-gun salute and flags flying at half mast as the country…

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18

Sep

PN’s leader father passes away / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 18 September 2022

PN's Leader father John Grech dies PN leader Bernard Grech's father John died on Sunday, aged 90. His death was announced by the Nationalist Party in a statement, as well…

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17

Sep

Bishop questions authorities on 4-year-old girl’s death, Minister blames Europe / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 17 September 2022

Updated 1200 - Mid-Day Briefing Bishop questions authorities on 4-year-old girl's death, Minister blames Europe Archbishop Charles Scicluna called on authorities, specifically parliament, to explain why a four-year-old asylum seeker…

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16

Sep

Corporate taxation reform shelved – Minister / Malta News Briefing – Friday 16 September 2022

Updated 1505 - Corporate Tax Reform shelved Government has announced that for the time being it is shelving a planned overhaul of company taxation. Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said this…

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14

Sep

29-year-old dies in another construction site incident / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 14 September 2022

Updated 1615 - Afternoon Briefing The Times of Malta reports that a man has tragically lost his life in yet another construction site accident, this time in Gozo. Luca Curmi,…

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13

Sep

Edward Scicluna says he does not need to justify Silvio Valletta FIAU appointment / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 13 September 2022

Updated 1700 - Newsportal Review The Times of Malta leads with the story that Malta's former finance minister Edward Scicluna has refused to explain his 2014 decision to appoint disgraced…

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12

Sep

Man dies in Qormi construction incident / Malta News Briefing – Monday 12 September 2022

Updated - 1640: Newsportal Update Times of Malta says that a tribunal has overturned an MFSA fine for late submissions of accounts ‘due to COVID’. Curmi & Partners had been…

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11

Sep

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 11 September 2022

News Update Prime Minister Interview The private sector should be roped in to help the government deliver major capital projects, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Sunday.  Speaking during an…

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10

Sep

S&P confirms Malta rating at A- / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 10 September 2022

Updated 1500 Malta rated A- by S&P International credit agency Standard & Poor’s has confirmed Malta rating at A- level, with stable prospects. The agency stated in its report that…

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09

Sep

Malta’s leaders join world in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II / Malta News Briefing – Friday 9 September 2022

Updated 1735 - Afternoon News Update Schembri granted bail: Former More supermarkets boss Ryan Schembri has been granted bail with a court saying he was never technically a criminal fugitive…

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08

Sep

Chamber asks Government to reduce public sector to free up funds / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 8 September 2022

Updated 1230 Chamber asks Govt to reduce public sector: Government must bite the political bullet and urgently implement a rationalisation process within the public sector to cut down the government’s…

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07

Sep

Govt needs to find other ways to finance urban greening projects – Dalli / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 7 September 2022

Updated 1800 Maltatoday reports that environment Minister Miriam Dalli said that government is still committed to its €700 million electoral pledge for urban greening projects but will seek alternative ways to…

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06

Sep

Finance Minister promises no new taxes in Budget 2023 / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 6 September 2022

Updated 1740 - Afternoon Portal Briefing The Times of Malta reports that people can expect another social budget with no new taxes, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said on Tuesday. Speaking…

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05

Sep

Students, Concession Tallinja Card Holders No Longer Need To Top Up Card

Malta Public Transport announced that students and concession Tallinja card holders who currently use public transport for free are no longer required to top up their Tallinja Cards as of…

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05

Sep

PN to scale down Independence day activities / Malta News Briefing – Monday 5 September 2022

Updated 1900 The Times reports that students and concession Tallinja card holders who currently use public transport for free are no longer required to top up their Tallinja cards as…

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04

Sep

Update: Malta News Briefing – Sunday 4 September 2022

Budget cuts expected to target capital projects The Times of Malta reports that several planned infrastructural projects which were to be entirely financed by national funds are expected be frozen…

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03

Sep

No Minister investigated on driving test cheating allegations- PM / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 3 September 2022

Updated 1155 No Minister under investigation - Abela Prime Minister Robert Abela has taken to the defence of his Ministers following allegations of corruption concerning driving tests. The PM insisted…

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02

Sep

Govt will continue to assist families in wake of energy price increases – PM / Malta News Briefing – Friday 2 September 2022

Updated 1630 The Times of Malta reports that at least four teachers and staff members have quit their jobs at St Albert the Great College following the sacking of their…

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01

Sep

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 1 September 2022

Updated 1800 - Newsportal Review The Times of Malta reports that Malta’s UN bid included a €20,550 bill for silk scarves, ties from designers Charles and Ron. Malta was uncontested…

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31

Aug

Libyan PM expected in Malta / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 31 August 2022

Updated 1145 Libyan PM expected in Malta as turmoil heats up Tripoli: Libyan prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah is expected n Malta today for talks with the the Prime Minister…

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30

Aug

PN proposes licensing, helmets for scooter riders / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 30 August 2022

Updated 1745 - Newsportal Review The Times of Malta reports that police officers who surveyed the scene of a domestic dispute found firearms stuffed in the back of a wardrobe…

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29

Aug

Former Minister refuses Degiorgios brief / Malta News Briefing – Monday 29 August 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says the PN will not be returning to the Floriana Granaries for this year's  Independence Day celebrations and will instead mark the day…

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29

Aug

Minister implicated in Transport Malta driving test corruption case / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 30 August 2022

Morning Briefing Minister implicated in Transport Malta driving test corruption case At least one unnamed government minister has been linked to a driving theory test corruption case involving three Transport…

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28

Aug

Covid-19 death toll tops 800 / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 28 August 2022

Covid-19 death toll tops 800 Two people with Covid-19 have died over the past two days, bringing the pandemic’s death toll in Malta to 801.There have been 56 new cases…

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27

Aug

Greens want fuel subsidy slashed, not University funds/ Malta News Briefing – Saturday 27 August 2022

Updated 1220 Seguna referred to mental hospital, spent night in jail Fr Luke Seguna, the priest accused of defrauding parishioners was referred to the state’s mental health hospital after a…

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26

Aug

Electricity subsidy to increase to €250 million by end of the year / Malta News Briefing – Friday 26 August 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Prime Minister Robert Abela on Friday said Nationalist Party was being “populist and sensationalist” when it called for the deportation of foreign…

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25

Aug

Dead body found in B’Buġia was Carmelo Fino’s, police say / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 25 August 2022

Updated 1745 - Newsportal Review Maltatoday headlines with news that a decomposing body found in Birzebbuġa on July 14 was that of Carmelo Fino, the elderly man who walked out…

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24

Aug

Bernard Grech dismisses anti-migrant rhetoric / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 24 August 2022

Updated 1400 Woman dies in traffic accident: A 23-year-old woman tragically lost her life after she was hit by a bus in Mdina Road, Birkirkara this afternoon. The incident happened…

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23

Aug

AirMalta restructuring on track – Finance Minister / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 23 August 2022

Updated 1745 - Newsportal Review Times of Malta says that Finance minister Clyde Caruana on Tuesday refused to rule out the possibility that Air Malta could be replaced by another…

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21

Aug

Insurance association wants random breathalyser tests / Malta News Briefing – Monday 22 August 2022

1745 Latest news update Times of Malta says problems with Comino being overcrowded, flooded with deckchairs and full of litter will be solved "by next summer", Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo…

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21

Aug

UPDATE – Man charged in connection to Dingli shooting / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 21 August 2022

News Briefing Search for missing Carmelo Fino started 15 hours after he left San Vincenz De Paule - Report Carmelo Fino had already been wandering in the streets for 15…

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20

Aug

Air Malta and Cost of Living on PM’s interview agenda / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 20 August 2022

News Update PN wants immediate deportation of foreigners caught breaking law The Nationalist Party wants foreigners caught breaking the law to be deported immediately while it has also called for…

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19

Aug

Seven workers suspended after man disappears from care home / Malta News Briefing – Friday 19 August 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Police have not yet established who was at the wheel of the Mazda Demio that allegedly hit Antoine Degabriele two weeks ago in Żejtun…

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18

Aug

Massive brawl erupts in Hamrun, one hospitalised / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 18 August

Updated 1800 Maltatoday reports that the local councils of Mdina, Rabat and Imtarfa have come out against the Mdina Grand Prix being organised in the vicinity of their localities. “While…

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17

Aug

Met Offices issues heat warning / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 17 August 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Bank of Valletta chairman Gordon Cordina has denied any conflict of interest over the provision of consultancy services to the Malta Gaming…

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16

Aug

Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 16 August 2022

Afternoon briefing Firm linked to 'suspect' payments to Muscat breaching company law: A company linked to "suspicious" payments made to Joseph Muscat is in violation of company law by failing…

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15

Aug

COLA expected to reach 10 euro / Malta News Briefing – Monday 15 August 2022

Updated 0915 COLA to reach €10 The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), awarded annually to compensate for inflation is likely to approach €10 per week by the post-summer budget, up from €1.75.…

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14

Aug

Chamber says workers should not get full COLA if already given pay rise this year / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 14 August 2022

Morning Briefing Chamber says workers should not get full COLA if already given pay rise this year Workers who had a salary raise this year should not receive the full…

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13

Aug

Tension in Comino as Graffiti holds protest / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 13 August

Updated 1230 Tensions flare as Graffiti mounts protest on Comino A tense morning on the island of Comino as Moviment Graffiti mounted another protest against what it describes as an…

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12

Aug

Work permit delays hampering business, Employers say / Malta News Briefing – Friday 12 August 2022

Latest update Times of Malta says Marsaxlokk's parish priest is to be charged with misappropriating funds and money laundering.  MaltaToday says Christian Degabriele, a 35-year-old soldier from Għaxaq lost his life…

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11

Aug

Government analysing journalism committee’s feedback on reforms / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 11 August 2022

Mid-day briefing Contender for top Police force job quits the force: A star candidate for the role of Financial Crimes Investigation Department has quit the force. According to sources, Superintendent…

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10

Aug

Malta’s efforts against corruption are limited – Commission President / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says August showers wet parts of Malta and Gozo on Wednesday, with rain forecast for the coming days and thunderstorms a possibility, according…

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09

Aug

Far-right activists charged with threats to mother and her partner / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 9 August 2022

Updated 1715 - Newsportal Review The Times of Malta reports that a 20-year-old self-proclaimed far-right leader has been charged with threatening his mother and her partner. Eman Alexander Cross appeared…

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08

Aug

Survey shows increase of mental health issues at work / Malta News Briefing – Monday 8 August 2022

Latest News update Times of Malta says Ousted ONE radio host Emanuel Cuschieri has urged people to join him outside the law courts on Tuesday in support of former roads…

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07

Aug

Update – Man charged with hit-and-run accident / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 7 August 2022

News Update Briefing Man charged on hit-and-run Zejtun accident Dean Donavan Frendo is the person thought of being behind a hit-and-run accident which killed Antonie Degabriele. The 23-year-old was charged…

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06

Aug

UPDATE – Suspect in fatal hit-and-run Żejtun case arrested / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 6 August 2022

Update - 1600h - A 21-year-old Birżebbuġa resident suspected to have been the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Friday has been arrested A man has been arrested in…

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05

Aug

Work-life balance rules ‘just tick-box exercise’, NGOs say / Malta News Briefing – Friday 5 August 2022

Latest News update Times of Malta says the number of traffic accidents has increased by almost a fifth from last year, according to national statistics. MaltaToday says Joseph Gavin will…

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04

Aug

Police say Muscat died from heart failure/ Malta News Briefing – Thursday 04 August 2022

Updated 1800 Maltatoday leads with the news that Karl Muscat, the prosecutor at the Attorney General's office who was found dead in his Swieqi home on Wednesday, died of cardiorespiratory…

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03

Aug

AG prosecutor found dead / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 3 August 2022

Latest News update Times of Malta says a prosecutor at the Attorney General's office has been found dead at a residence on Triq is-Sirk in Swieqi. MaltaToday says Environment minister…

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02

Aug

Police find drugs worth €1.5million hidden in van/ Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 2 August 2022

Updated 1730 - Afternoon Review The Times of Malta leads with reports that construction entrepreneur Joseph Portelli been given the green light for two large swimming pools in a protected…

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01

Aug

Caruana Galizia self-confessed killer repeats claims of payment by politician for aborted murder attempt / Malta News Briefing – Monday 1 August 2022

Latest News update Times of Malta says staff at the St Vincent de Paul care home failed to follow basic procedures, resulting in an elderly resident walking out of the…

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31

Jul

UPDATE – Fire in Corradino / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 31 July 2022

Update 1345h - Fire in Corradino Fire fighters battled a major blaze on an open field storage site near the Karta Converters factory at the Corradino Industrial Estate. The police…

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30

Jul

UPDATE – Perici Calascione gets 90% approval as new PN Deputy Leader – Malta News Briefing / 30 July 2022

Updated 1745- Perici Calascione elected PN Deputy Leader Alex Perici Calascione has secured a 90% approval by PN delegates, and was this afternoon elected deputy leader for the Nationalist Party. Maltatoday…

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29

Jul

Malta’s July inflation expected to hit 6.5% / Malta News Briefing – Friday 29 July 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Alfred and George Degiorgio have complained about conditions in prison and argued that they have already been condemned as guilty, despite the…

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28

Jul

Archbishop offers mediation over headmaster’s dismissal as MUT protests / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 28 July 2022

Updated 1730 - Afternoon Portal Review Times of Malta quotes MIA CEO Alan Borg who said today that Malta's airport connectivity is currently the lowest compared to other countries in…

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27

Jul

Acting President signs IVF bill as President travels to UK / Malta News Briefing

Updated 1745 Times of Malta says a woman who swindled three unsuspecting victims out of some €470,000 - which she claimed to need for cancer treatment but actually spent on…

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26

Jul

Cancer patients receiving radiotherapy to be sent to Rome / Malta News Briefing- Tuesday 26 July 2022

Updated 1745 - Newsportal Update The Times of Malta reports that cancer patients receiving radiotherapy in Malta will be sent abroad to continue their treatment, after a technical fault in…

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