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Pope Francis’ to celebrate mass, visit migrants on second day in Malta / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 3 April 2022

Morning Briefing Day 2 of Papal visit Pope Francis will start his second day in Malta meeting privately with members of the Society of Jesus and then, at around 8.30am,…

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Pope Francis in Malta today/ Malta News Briefing – Saturday 2 April 2022

Pope lands in Malta today Pope Francis will land at Malta's international airport on Saturday morning at around 10am and, after the welcome ceremony, will head to the Grand Master's…

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Ship with 106 migrants entering Maltese waters / Malta News Briefing – Friday 1st April 2022

Morning Briefing Ship with 106 migrants entering Maltese waters A rescue ship said it will be entering Maltese waters on Friday, after rescuing 106 people from Libyan waters. The Sea-Eye…

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Health Minister tests positive for Covid-19 / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 31 March 2022

Health Minister tests Covid-19 positive Health Minister Chris Fearne has tested positive for Covid-19. The minister announced his positivity to the virus on Facebook. He said that he did a…

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In Pictures – New Cabinet Sworn In / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 30 March 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says one of the Nationalist Party's newest MPs has dismissed a rumour that he will contest the party leadership, after blogger Simon Mercieca…

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Food manufacturers’ see costs skyrocket by 400 per cent / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 29 March 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Prime Minister Robert Abela and his advisers are hashing out the new cabinet of ministers, which is expected to be appointed in…

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In Pictures – Robert Abela sworn as Prime Minister / Malta News Briefing – Monday 28 March 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says both Adrian Delia and Joe Giglio said they will not contest the upcoming Nationalist Party leadership election. MaltaToday says Robert Abela was…

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UPDATE – Prime Minister Abela says his leadership will be characterised by humilty

Malta Elects Update 1700h - Prime Minister Robert Abela told the crowd gathered at the PL HQ “I promise you I will not tolerate any arrogance towards anyone. This leadership…

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14,000 fail to collect voting document/ Malta News Briefing – Friday 25 March 2022

Updated 1235 14,000 fail to collect voting document: Some 14,000 voters will not be voting tomorrow, after they failed to collect their voting documents by the last night's deadline. This…

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Airport queues for COVID checks are ‘safety’ concern, says aviation director / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 24 March 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Bernard Grech has been relentlessly campaigning daily for the past month as he attempts to secure the big job at Castille. MaltaToday…

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Minister says psychiatrists certified dementia patients fit to vote / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 23 March 2022

Updated 1250 Minister says Psychiatrists certified dementia patients fit to vote: Psychiatrists and Electoral Commission officials have assessed dementia patients on their capability to vote in recent weeks, Active Ageing…

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Villa rental to Russian passport applicants was declared to taxman – PM Abela / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 22 March 2022

Updated 1730 - NewsPortal Review The Times of Malta reached out to former Labour leader Alfred Sant, now MEP who insisted that the present government’s ability to sway elections due…

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100 financial services firms leave island since grey-listing / Malta News Briefing – Monday 21st March 2022

Updated 1235 - Mid-Day Briefing 100 financial services firms leave island since grey-listing – reports: More than 100 licensed financial services firms and funds surrendered their Malta license to date…

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UPDATE – Political Rallies held on last pre-election weekend / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 20 March 2022

News Update Political Rallies - Robert Abela has urged Labour supporters to get out and vote next Saturday. Abela was addressing the Labour Party's rally held at the MFCC in…

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Man dies after gas heater leakage / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 19 March 2022

Update 1645 A 35-year-old man from Guinea-Bissau lost his conciousness after a gas heater leak. A medical team certified the man dead on the spot. The case happened in Triq…

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Malta lands €48m pharma investment / Malta News Briefing – Friday 18 March 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says approximately one in 10 voters have yet to collect their voting documents with just over one week to go until polling day.…

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Cassola reports cheques to Electoral Commission: / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 17 March 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says the man accused of murdering Rita Ellul told the police he had lacked the courage to look at the woman as he…

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Employers’ associations want Labour to drop mandatory union membership proposal / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 16 March 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says the man accused of murdering Rita Ellul told the police he had lacked the courage to look at the woman as he…

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Malta part of EU effort to freeze and seize Russian assets – PM / Malta News Briefing – 15 March 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says former PN MP Mario Galea has addressed a Labour conference about mental health that also featured his former party colleague Roseyln Borg…

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Govt to subsidise increase in price of wheat – report / Malta News Briefing – Monday 14 March 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Nationalist leader Bernard Grech has rubbished claims his home was built illegally accusing Labour of trying to "build a story out of…

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Political parties focus on Gozo proposals / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 13 March 2022

NewsUpdate Car Splits in Two after accident in Mrieħel - A car split in two after crashing into a tree on the Mrieħel bypass on Sunday morning, seriously injuring the…

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PL announces candidates for Election22 / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 12 March 2022

PL announces candidates for election The Labour Party announced the candidates which will be contesting the March 26th election. The Party will be fielding 69 candidates. (One News) Covid-19 Update…

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Horse sulky rider killed in crash with car / Malta News Briefing – Friday 11 March 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says A man who stands accused of murdering his partner in Gozo last month confessed to the police to strangling her because he…

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Ukraine war will cost Malta €200 million – Finance Minister / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 10 March 2022

Updated 1320 Ukraine war will cost Malta €200 million in subsidies and cushion for inflation: Finance minister Clyde Caruana has said the war in Ukraine has already cost Malta €200…

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Malta takes in 26 Ukrainian refugees, Abela says / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 8 March 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says The Russian embassy has been on the receiving end of threats since the invasion of Ukraine, forcing it to request security outside…

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Russian rail company on sanctions list has subsidiary registered in Malta / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 8 March 2022

Updated 1745 - News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says Malta is facing a problem sourcing LPG, the type of gas used to light heaters and run ovens, Prime Minister…

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Leaders to go head-to-head in BA debate / Malta News Briefing – Monday 7 March 2022

1745 News Portal update 1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says a libel suit filed by Joseph Muscat against lawyer Christian Grima over a Facebook comment claiming that the…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 6 March 2022

Covid-19 Update (SUNDAY) 99 new COVID-19 cases have been reported overnight. There are currently 45 patients receiving treatment at Mater Dei Hospital, with three of those inside the hospital's intensive…

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Risky to commit on grey-listing timeframes – Abela / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 5 March 2022

Update 1330 Risky to commit on grey-listing timeframes - Abela PM Robert Abela said that it was not prudent to commit to a date by which Malta could be out…

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Superyacht owned by Russian multi-millionaire docks in Birgu:/ Malta News Briefing – Friday 4 March 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says the electoral campaign's first debate between Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition leader Bernard Grech is being hosted by the Malta Chamber…

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Abela promises teachers’ salary increase / PN wants lower taxes on re-invested profit /Malta News Briefing – Thursday 3 March 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says A Russian company run by a Maltese passport buyer has been suspended from trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). MaltaToday says…

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Malta suspends golden passport scheme for Russians, Belarussians / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 2 March 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Murder victim Rita Ellul had reported her partner to the police over domestic violence and the case remains ongoing in court, her…

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Third of PL voters prefer Joseph Muscat / Malta News Briefing – 1 March 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says the sound of explosions interrupted an interview with a Maltese man living in a besieged Ukrainian city on Monday morning. MaltaToday says…

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PM Abela made €45,000 on a property with car dealership owner – reports / Malta News Briefing – Monday 28 February 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says the sound of explosions interrupted an interview with a Maltese man living in a besieged Ukrainian city on Monday morning. MaltaToday says…

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Malta closes airspace to Russian airlines / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 27 February 2022

NewsUpdate Maltese airspace will be closed to Russian airlines in response to the invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Sunday. The Prime Minister made this announcement, which was…

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Sanctions on Russia will have little impact on Malta – PM /Malta News Briefing – Saturday 26 February 2022

Updated 1400 Former PM joins campaign trail Former PM Joseph Muscat joined Labour whip Glenn Bedingfield in Vittoriosa in campaigning on Saturday, but would not say whether he would be…

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Malta to send humanitarian assistance to Ukraine / Malta News Briefing – Friday 25 February 2022

Updated 1900 - Newsportal Briefing The Times of Malta reports that Transport Malta official Clint Axisa charged with sexual harassment. Axisa denied the charges when he was brought before a…

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Standing events allowed from April 11, no masks in school after Easter: / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 24 February 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Prime Minister Robert Abela has described as "baseless speculation" a report in Britain's Daily Telegraph that Malta is the latest target of…

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PN publishes Gozo electoral proposals / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 23 February 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Former prime minister Joseph Muscat has been endorsing Labour Party candidates and making appearances at fringe political events. MaltaToday says Bernard Grech…

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Labour launches tax cut plans / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 22 February 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Nationalist leader Bernard Grech does not exclude other electoral candidates withdrawing from the race in the coming days. MaltaToday says The Green…

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PL, PN share details of first electoral proposals, three PN MPs not to contest / Malta News Briefing – Monday 21 February 2022

Update 1745 Times of Malta says a homeless man who on Monday admitted in court to stealing nine tins of coffee from a Zejtun supermarket, was handed a suspended sentence…

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Election: Malta to vote on March 26th – PM Abela / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 20 February 2022

News Update Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that Malta will be going to the polls on March 26th. The announcement came during a rally organised by the Labour Party in…

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“Practically all Covid-19 restrictions to be removed by May” – Fearne / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 19 February 2022

Updated 1415 “Practically all” remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be removed by the beginning of May, Health Minister Chris Fearne said Saturday. Speaking on ONE Radio’s Sibt il-Punt this morning, Fearne…

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Debono pleads guilty on testimony refusal charges / Malta News Briefing – Friday 18 February 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says a court has found sufficient evidence at face value for former EU Commissioner John Dalli to stand trial. MaltaToday says Nationalist MP…

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Covid-19 rules relaxed further, outdoor mask requirement to go / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 17 February 2022

Times of Malta says a court has ordered the arrest and immediate investigation of a star prosecution witness in the 2010 HSBC heist case. MaltaToday says Government will adopt its…

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US welcomes with Malta’s efforts to implement FATF recommendations – Foreign Ministry / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 16 February 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says A concerned father has flagged a flaw within the government-provided educational LearnPad tablets after realising that anyone can access a child through…

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DPM Fearne says he opposes Marsascala Marina / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 15 February 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says there were probably other people involved in the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination, the deputy Attorney General said in court on Tuesday while…

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Govt urges Maltese citizens in Ukraine to take ‘first flight back’ /Malta News Briefing – Monday 14 February 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has urged Maltese citizens in Ukraine to "take the first available flight back to Malta" amid fears…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 13 February 2022

News Update No Election Date Prime Robert Abela kept the country guessing on the election date on Sunday while campaigning in election mode at Tarxien, repeatedly telling supporters that the…

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Joseph Muscat defends Accutor payments, says police search was invasion of privacy / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 12 February 2022

Updated 1255 Joseph Muscat defends Accutor job, says police search was invasion of privacy Joseph Muscat was back on the media this morning with an extensive interview on Lovin Malta.…

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Malta’s economic activity to reach pre-pandemic levels in mid-2022: EC Report / Malta News Briefing – Friday 11 February 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Nearly 200 nations kick off a virtual meeting on Monday to finalise what promises to be a harrowing scientific overview of accelerating…

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Papal visit confirmed for 2-3 April / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 10 February 2022

Updated 1310 Metsola in first official Malta visit European Parliament President Roberta Metsola was given a warm welcome in Valletta, with a number of supporters enthusiastically lining up for selfies…

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Almost half of Covid fatalities hadn’t taken booster – Gauci / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 9 February 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Konrad Mizzi has claimed that he was simply an “observer” in meetings that led to the decision to grant a power station…

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BOV ordered to pay €370 million on Deiulemar case / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 8 February 2022

Updated 1745 Times of Malta says the Planning Authority has postponed a decision on a controversial application to build apartments and garages close to cliffs in Sannat. MaltaToday says that…

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Govt to push for two-year delay to introduce minimum corporate tax – reports / Malta News Briefing – Monday 7 February 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says seven senior officials at Delimara power station have filed a judicial protest, claiming to have suffered years of discrimination and injustice. MaltaToday…

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Update – PM to contest fifth district / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 6 February 2022

News Updates Covid-19 Update Four people died while having Covid-19 in the past 24 hours according to the latest bulletin published by the Health Ministry. The victims were a 38-year-old,…

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PN goes to Court on PBS “political propoganda” / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 5 February 2022

Updated 1300 PN goes to Court on PBS "political propoganda" The Nationalist Party has taken legal action against PBS - and Minister Carmelo Abela, who bears responsibility for broadcasting for…

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