01

May

Greens calls for better conditions for gig workers / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 1 May 2022

Morning Briefing Greens calls for better conditions for gig workersOn the occasion of May Day, ADPD – The Green Party has brought to the fore the conditions faced by gig…

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30

Apr

Bernard Grech uncontested for PN leadership race / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 30 April 2022

Updated 1330 Malta's financial sustainability at high risk Malta is facing a ‘high risk’ to its medium- and long-term financial sustainability, the European Commission has warned, calling for policies to…

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29

Apr

Finance Minister announces company tax regime overhaul by 2025 / Malta News Briefing – Friday 29 April 2022

Updated 1245 - Mid-Day Briefing Finance Minister announces company tax regime overhaul by 2025: Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has revealed that Government is currently working towards a major overhaul of…

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28

Apr

No plans to raise energy tariffs – Minister Dalli / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 28 April 2022

Updated 1740: Newsportal Review Times of Malta reports that Energy Minister Miriam Dalli on Thursday said the government does not plan to raise energy tariffs, despite mounting costs on Enemalta.…

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27

Apr

CBM optimistic on growth prospects, wary of Ukraine war, Air Malta restructuring impact / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 27 April 2022

Updated 1311 Central Bank optimistic on growth prospects, wary of Ukraine war, Air Malta restructuring impact: The Central Bank of Malta is projecting that the Maltese economy will regain lost…

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26

Apr

Enemalta losses compensated ‘on monthly basis’ as energy costs soar: / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 26 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says almost 28,000 people in Malta struggle to meet their basic needs and are considered to be severely deprived according to an EU-wide…

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25

Apr

Man injured in gang attack in Paceville / Malta News Briefing – Monday 25 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says two threatening letters mailed to Repubblika president Robert Aquilina by an anonymous sender who signed off as 'ex-PN', were a “photocopy” of…

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24

Apr

Update: Malta News Briefing – Sunday 24 April 2022

NewsUpdate More Supermarkets boss pleads not guilty Former More Supermarkets boss Ryan Schembri was on Sunday charged with money laundering and fraud. He pleaded not guilty. Times of Malta PN…

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23

Apr

Construction worker dies at San Ġwann building site / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 23 April 2022

Updated 1255 Construction worker dies in fall at San Ġwann building site Another workplace fatality this morning, with a 25-year old man falling two storeys at a building site in…

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22

Apr

Most Covid-19 restrictions, including masks, removed by May / Malta News Briefing – Friday 22 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Prosecutors have filed a bill of indictment against alleged murderer Daniel Muka, just one week before he would have become automatically eligible…

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21

Apr

EU prosecutor unable to find Malta anti-fraud bodies / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 21 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says a woman escaped serious injury by inches after gale-force winds blew a door into her Xemxija home, sending shattered glass flying around…

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20

Apr

Protected birds shot down at start of Spring hunting season / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 20 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says some schools are telling pupils and teachers they will have to return to school next week in masks if the health authorities…

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19

Apr

Trial over 50kg cannabis shipment kicks off / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 19 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says tens of protected Marsh-harriers were massacred overnight in the Delimara area, BirdLife said on Tuesday, adding that law enforcement is 'out of…

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18

Apr

Ukrainian President invited to address Parliament / Malta News Briefing – Monday 18 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says the daughter of Carmen Sapiano – the 75-year-old woman who died after being crushed by her car earlier this month – has…

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17

Apr

Easter is an invitation to move away from sin, injustice and corruption – Archbishop / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 17 April 2022

Morning Briefing Easter is an invitation to move away from sin, injustice and corruption - Archbishop Archbishop Charles Scicluna invited believers to consider the mystery of Easter – the resurrection…

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16

Apr

Finance Minister warns of increasing inflation / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 16 April 2022

Updated 1236 Finance Minister warns of increasing inflation Finance Minister Clyde Caruana warned that prices will continue to increase in the coming months, adding that it is too early to…

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15

Apr

88km/h wind forces cancellation of Good Friday processions / Malta News Briefing – Friday 15 April 2022

Update 1830 Cancellation of Good Friday Processions Gusts of wind could reach speeds of up to 88km/hr on Friday afternoon, disrupting the first Good Friday processions being held since 2019.  Processions in…

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14

Apr

Four persons arrested in connection with Farrugia murder / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 14 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says lead suspect in the gruesome murder of a man found dead in the trunk of his car earlier this month is facing…

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13

Apr

Health Superintendent expects mask-free Summer / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 13 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says a company linked to an alleged kidnapper with ties to the prime minister has been awarded a government tender to the tune…

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12

Apr

PN elects five new faces through casual elections, Jason Azzopardi fails to make it / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 12 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Former MP Jason Azzopardi on Tuesday said his time with the Nationalist Party has come to an end after being left "deliberately…

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11

Apr

Tourism barely reaches half of pre-pandemic levels – MIA / Malta News Briefing – Monday 11 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Malta will not be expelling any Russian diplomats, Ian Borg has said, but will instead be freezing a pending request by Russia…

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10

Apr

9,043 Active Covid-19 cases in Malta / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 10 April

Covid-19 update - Following the latest release of information related to Covid-19 in Malta, the number of known current active cases is 9,043 which is the highest since January 18.…

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09

Apr

Malta has 8,821 Covid-19 active cases, the highest number since January 19th / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 9 April 2022

Covid-19 Update The number of active Covid-19 cases has reached 8821 as over the past 24 hours the health authorities reported 563 new cases. Sadly, another three persons died while…

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08

Apr

Rapid tests to be accepted for travel into Malta / Malta News Briefing – Friday 8 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says data from Daphne Caruana Galizia’s mobile phone had been checked for threatening messages which could possibly shed light on her murder but…

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07

Apr

Cutajar, Bedingfield returned to Parliament in casual elections / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 7th April 2022

Updated 1255 New Labour MPs elected in casual election: A casual election for Labour Party seats took place early this morning and was over within minutes as electronic voting made…

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06

Apr

FATF delegation in Malta to decide on grey-listing / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 6 April 2022

Updated 1235 - Mid-Day Briefing FATF delegation in Malta to decide on grey-listing: Crucial days ahead for Malta with Financial Action Task Force assessors back on the island to meet…

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05

Apr

Man found dead in car in Qormi valley – reports / Malta News Briefing

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Infrastructure Malta CEO Fredrick Azzopardi has resigned as head of the roads agency after four years. MaltaToday says a 28-year-old man from…

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04

Apr

No more masks for children after Easter holiday / Malta News Briefing – Monday 4 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says the tourism industry has welcomed further easing of COVID-19 measures but has called for all remaining restrictions to also be lifted. MaltaToday…

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03

Apr

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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02

Apr

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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01

Apr

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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31

Mar

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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30

Mar

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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29

Mar

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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28

Mar

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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27

Mar

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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25

Mar

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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24

Mar

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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23

Mar

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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22

Mar

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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21

Mar

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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20

Mar

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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19

Mar

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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18

Mar

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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17

Mar

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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16

Mar

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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15

Mar

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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14

Mar

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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13

Mar

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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12

Mar

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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11

Mar

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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10

Mar

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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09

Mar

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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08

Mar

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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07

Mar

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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06

Mar

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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05

Mar

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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