03

Mar

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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02

Mar

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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01

Mar

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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28

Feb

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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27

Feb

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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26

Feb

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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25

Feb

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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24

Feb

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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23

Feb

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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22

Feb

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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21

Feb

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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20

Feb

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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19

Feb

“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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18

Feb

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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17

Feb

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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16

Feb

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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15

Feb

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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14

Feb

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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13

Feb

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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12

Feb

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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11

Feb

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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10

Feb

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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09

Feb

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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08

Feb

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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07

Feb

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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06

Feb

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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05

Feb

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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04

Feb

Health Minister announces further reduction in quarantine requirements / Malta News Briefing – Friday 4 February 2022

Times of Malta says a panel beater who was abducted in broad daylight in Rabat has told a court that he was punched in the face by his kidnappers, who…

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03

Feb

Workers to get €100 cheques, pensioners €200 as part of €70m cash injection / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 3 February 2022

Times of Malta says a 71-year-old worker died on Thursday when he was hit by a truck he was helping manoeuvre. MaltaToday says that Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced…

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02

Feb

Five men die from Covid-19 / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 2 February 2022

Times of Malta says the counting hall will be restricted to those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Chief Electoral Commissioner Joseph Camilleri said. MaltaToday says that The government has…

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01

Feb

Ċaqnu tax deal scrapped after government intervention / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 1 February 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Steward Health Care has claimed its concession to run three hospitals in Malta was deemed "not fit for purpose" internationally and is…

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31

Jan

Air Malta extends voluntary transfer schemes after few workers apply / Malta News Briefing – Monday 31 January 2022

Updated 1745 - Newsportal Review The Times of Malta of Malta reports that Air Malta extends its voluntary transfer scheme after too few workers applied. The Air Malta scheme was…

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30

Jan

PM Abela inaugurates the Central Link / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 30 January 2022

News Roundup New COVID-19 cases remained under 200 for the second day in succession on Sunday with 191 daily cases reported, just one up on Saturday. But two men died…

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29

Jan

Hyzler set for Brussels job / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 29 January 2022

Updated 1300 Hyzler set for Brussels job Standards Commissioner George Hyzler is expected to be nominated by Prime Minister Robert Abela to sit on the EU’s Court of Auditors, the…

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28

Jan

Only half of January Covid-19 deaths were fully vaccinated persons – health expert / Malta News Briefing – Friday 28 January 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Moviment Graffitti has flagged a 125-apartment development in Sannat as an example of what it says is "deceitful scheming" by developers intended…

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27

Jan

Airport pushes for easing of travel restrictions / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 27 January 2022

Updated 1311 MIA pushes for easing of travel restrictions The Malta International Airport has welcomed the authorities' decision but expressed disappointment at the fact that travel rules have remained among…

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26

Jan

BOV to part ways with CEO Rick Hunkin / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 26 January 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says that former minister Konrad Mizzi declined to answer MP’s questions on Wednesday, walking out of a Public Accounts Committee hearing and then…

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25

Jan

Pope Francis to visit Malta on April 2-3 / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 25 January 2022

Updated 1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says that The Vatican has informed the Maltese government and church authorities that Pope Francis plans to visit Malta on April 2…

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24

Jan

Too early to reduce quarantine – health professionals/ Malta News Briefing – Monday 24 January 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says that five men are set to be charged on Monday evening with abducting a man and driving off with him in a…

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23

Jan

Seven more people die while positive with Covid-19 / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 23 January 2022

News Update Seven more people die of Covid Seven people died and 273 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Sunday. Those who died while positive with the virus are two…

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22

Jan

Covid-19 rules to be relaxed next month – Fearne / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 22 January 2022

Update 1300 Covid-19 rules to be relaxed next month Authorities will next week launch the first phase of what is being dubbed as Malta's exit roadmap, which will see a…

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21

Jan

Claims of €540,000 contract to former PM Joseph Muscat / Malta News Briefing – Friday 21 January 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says that The man accused of raping and murdering a woman in Sliema told police he didn't intend on hurting her "that much".…

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20

Jan

PM refuses to say if he knew of Joseph Muscat search plans / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 20 January 2022

Updated 1300 PM refuses to say if he knew of Joseph Muscat search plans: Prime Minister Robert Abela on Thursday refused to say if he was forewarned about plans by…

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19

Jan

NGO wants Pilatus officials charged with money-laundering offences / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 19 January 2022

Times of Malta says that Joseph Muscat’s Burmarrad home was on Wednesday searched by police as part of a corruption probe into the Vitals Global Healthcare (VGH) hospitals deal. MaltaToday…

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18

Jan

Man accused of attempting to kill his wife / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 18 January 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says that newly elected European Parliament president Roberta Metsola faced repeated questions about her position on abortion and women’s sexual rights during her…

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17

Jan

Education Permanent Secretary resigns / Malta News Briefing – Monday 17 January 2022

Updated 1440 Education Perm Sec resigns The Education Ministry has announced that Matthew Vella will be the new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education and Sport. He will replace…

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16

Jan

UPDATE – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 16 January 2022

UPDATE - Midday Briefing Covid-19 Update There were 301 new Covid-19 cases reported over the past 24 hours. The signficant reduction in the number of new cases confirms the downward…

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15

Jan

We were prepared for Air Malta job cuts – GWU / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 15 January 2022

Updated 1240 We were prepared for Air Malta job cuts - GWU The General Workers Union appeared to defend the government's announcement about the intension to cut the 890 workforce…

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14

Jan

Government to cut 470 jobs at AirMalta, PN says Govt lost credibility / Malta News Briefing – Friday 14 January 2022

Updated 1644 Government to downsize Airmalta by half: Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has announced that in view of a restructuring plan being negotiated with the European Commission, the company will…

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13

Jan

No more outside masks for people with booster / Death toll reaches 500 / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 13 January 2022

Updated 1244 No more outside masks for people with booster: Health Minister Chris Fearne announced that as from Monday, people who have taken the booster, who are alone or in…

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12

Jan

Companies are reducing operations because of Covid absenteeism – MEA / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 12 January 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says that the lead suspect in the Sliema murder case is to be discharged from state mental health hospital Mount Carmel and is…

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11

Jan

Pediatricians support vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 11 January 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says that Roberta Metsola has been asked to temporarily assume the responsibilities of the president of the EU Parliament as it mourns the…

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10

Jan

Unemployment stable in November: / Malta News Briefing – Monday 10 January 2022

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says Malta International Airport has urged health authorities to reconsider new vaccine certificate rules due to come into force next week, saying…

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09

Jan

UPDATE – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 9 January 2022

Midday Briefing Wage Supplement to be Extended beyond January for certain sectors - PM Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Sunday that the wage supplement for businesses will be extended beyond…

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08

Jan

Chamber wants right to request vaccine certificates / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 8 January 2022

Mid-Day Briefing PN proposes major legislative changes to implement recommendations of Caruana Galizia inquiry The Nationalist Party has launched a proposal for a legislative proposal that includes all the major…

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07

Jan

Police Union dismayed and disappointed at It-Topo plea bargain / Malta News Briefing – Friday 7 January 2021

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says that Malta will be in breach of European Commission travel rules if it cuts the expiry date of COVID-19 certificates for second…

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06

Jan

Two women die while Covid positive / Malta News Briefing – 6 January 2021

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says that Malta will be in breach of European Commission travel rules if it cuts the expiry date of COVID-19 certificates for second…

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