In-Nazzjon says that the board of the Public Services Authority held an urgent meeting this week and is expected to request a bailout from Bank of Valletta that could “run…
The Independent speaks to Hotels and Restaurants CEO Andrew Agius Muscat who said that the tourism sector has been negatively affected by the Covid-19 outbreak but dismissed fears that the…
L-Orizzont follows the case in court against Etienne Bartolo, accused of stabbing Roderick Grech to death. The court heard that in his last words the victim cried the alleged killer’s…
Thursday’s full newspaper racks provide us with a variety of discussion leads. While the recent Hamrun tragedy continues to dominate editorial reflections, the economy, migration and AI also make their…
The Malta Business Weekly leads with plans by Air Malta to launch direct flights to Ghana from Malta in the second half of this year. The CEO of the Ghana…
Business Today reports on a diplomatic and trade mission to Malta led by Economy Minister Silvio Schembri. The Maltese delegation signed five MOUs with counterparts in sectors including entrepreneurship and…
The Times carries an interview with Hotels and Restaurants Association President Tony Zahra discussing the effects of coronavirus on the industry. Zahra said that tourism has taken a hit as…
The Independent follows a session of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Affairs during which women’s rights activist Anna Borg argued that the legalisation of prostitution would be ‘a gift’ to…
L-Orizzont reports that constituted bodies will today discuss coronavirus developments at a special meeting in Castille and says that the General Workers Union will demand clarifications on issues surrounding quarantine.…
In-Nazzjon reports on the reactions to the tragedy in Ħamrun by PN Leader. Adrian Delia said that it is now clear that the building reform “quickly announced” by Minister Ian…
Malta Today carries a reaction by former Vitals Healthcare Group CEO Ram Tumuluri who denied claims that he gave himself a €5 million payment. He acknowledged, though, that the contract…
The Times leads with the arrest of six people over the fatal construction accident in Ħamrun om Monday that left a woman dead under the collapse of her own home.…
L-Orizzont says that House Speaker accepted a request by Opposition Leader Adrian Delia to discuss Monday’s catastrophe at a Ħamrun construction site. Prime Minister Robert Abela announced a revision of…
The Independent follows reactions to the tragic death of Miriam Pace who was described as a “kind and devoted woman” by people who knew her. Pace’s daughter wrote on social…
In-Nazzjon says that Miriam Pace would have celebrated her 55th birthday this coming Sunday. The paper says that there is complete silence in the area after the collapse, with a…
L-Orizzont covers a meeting between Prime Minister Robert Abela and Magħtab farmers at Castille. The farmers are objecting to expropriation plans to expand the WasteServ facility in the area onto…
In-Nazzjon reports the crumbling of the private house in Ħamrun and identifies the victim as a 55-year-old mother of two known to friends and family as Miriam Pace. The paper…
The Times leads with the caving in of a house in Ħamrun on Monday afternoon, trapping 55-year-old Maria Assunta Pace under the rubble who was eventually found dead by rescuers.…
The Independent carries an interview with a sex worker who is advocating for decimalisation of sex work, arguing that it offers the safest conditions allowing workers to screen and refuse…
The environment takes centre stage in the Maltese printed press this Tuesday morning, while politics and democracy dominate the English-speaking leaders. The latest Eurobarometer survey feeds the discussion for the…
Four different topics are tackled by our local editors in Monday’s print, discussing some of the themes which would have made it to Sunday’s lunch tables. The Independent seeks to…
The Times reveals that self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma visited Castille for a second time three weeks after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia. On this occasion he met with Keith Schembri’s…
The Independent speaks to the head of the Malta-EU Steering Committee, Mandy Falzon, who said that if the country’s financial allocation in the EU Budget is reduced, Malta could still…
L-Orizzont says that the Economic and Social Forum is expected to discuss the quarantine and leave mechanism at a meeting on the coronavirus this week. Health authorities will brief partners…
In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who insisted that Malta can manage its own healthcare system and said that the opposition will not allow overseas companies to ‘rob families’ in…
It-Torċa publishes survey results indicating a 37-percentage point gap in trust ratings between Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Adrian Delia. The report says that the Labour Party would…
Malta Today reveals that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has written to Swiss art dealer Yves Bouvier proposing the setting up of a Freeport for precious goods in Malta. Known…
The Independent on Sunday quotes the Malta Semester Report by the European Commission which warns that while the country’ economy is growing fast it is also facing long-term sustainability challenges.…
The Sunday Times speaks to government sources who said that US healthcare prover must pay back between €12 and €15 million in taxes and social security arrears or risk being…
Illum says that following the sacking of Randolph Debattista from PL CEO, other officials within the party are being side-lined. Among them, a member of the Fearne leadership election team…
Kullħadd reports that the causal elections for the parliamentary seats vacated by MPs Simon Busuttil and Marthese Portelli are likely to be held on March 13. There are 23 candidates…
Il-Mument reports on a protest by Magħtab farmers on Saturday where they blocked the roads with farming equipment. Full-time farmers said that they were not consulted over plans to expand…
The Times quotes a Eurobarometer survey conducted over the last two weeks of November showing that 46 percent of people in Malta were dissatisfied with the state of democracy, a…
The Independent says that the Chamber of Commerce is calling for ‘clarity’ on the coronavirus and its possible impact on industrial relations. The Chamber expressed disappointment at the cancellation of…
L-Orizzont says that the General Workers Union has written to the president of the Council for Economic and Social Development request a meeting to discuss the coronavirus. GWU secretary general…
In-Nazzjon reports that 25 farmers with land in Magħtab have filed a judicial protest against plans published in the government gazette to expropriate agricultural property to increase the WasteServ plant…
The Times leads with the resignation of Opposition MP Marthese Portelli from parliament. She announced her decision in a social media post on Thursday where she said she would “cherish”…
In-Nazzjon reports on the sacking of Labour Party CEO Randolph Debattista by party leader Robert Abela. The paper says that Debattista was close to deputy leader Chris Fearne and the…
The Independent reveals that a new police inspector and 12 officers have been recruited by the traffic police unit to alleviate the shortage. The sector lost more than three-quarters of…
L-Orizzont says that people are angered by the rising prices of hand sanitizers following the international outbreak of the coronavirus. The people spoke to an employee at a pharmacy who…
The recent wave of panic that has grappled certain sections of the Maltese population following a number of coronavirus-related deaths in Italy, has led a number of Editors to call…
The Malta Business Weekly says that the Financial Services Authority published a document to answer questions about security token offerings. The release concludes a long process of consultation and feedback…
Business Today reports that an agreement has been reached at the Malta Freeport to inspect all incoming ship crews. Port workers this week refused to board vessels and handle cargo…
The Independent speaks to academic and former police inspector Mary Muscat who said that the Malta Police Force first needs to build ‘organisational justice’ before it can regain the trust…
The Times says that major supermarkets in Malta reported double the average in sales on Tuesday after customers were gripped by panic buying over coronavirus fears. Some supermarkets saw sales…
L-Orizzont covers a meeting between Prime Minister Robert Abela and the Malta Gay Rights Movement. Abela said that the ‘liberal agenda’ of the government will continue and that discrimination will…
In-Nazzjon quotes the president of the Midwives and Nurses Union, Paul Pace, who said that there are “only 14 beds” available across Malta and Gozo in the event of a…
Today’s Editors deliver a number of strong messages on migration and the environment, calling for an increased sense of justice in Malta’s approach on these matters. Maltatoday’s midweek Editorial delivers…
Malta Today reveals that the former CEO of Vitals Global Healthcare, Ram Tumuluri, had given himself a €5 million bonus in his third year at the helm of the privatised…
The Times speaks to one of the 17 Nationalist MPs calling for Adrian Delia’s resignation who said that plans for a separate leadership of party and opposition have been discarded…
L-Orizzont follows a press conference on Tuesday addressed by Public Health Superintended Charmaine Gauci who said that authorities are using all available measures to take precautions against the coronavirus. The…
The Independent quotes Michael Borg, head of the Infection Control department at Mater Dei, who said that it is more important for people to sanitise their hands than to wear…
In-Nazzjon says that PN Leader Adrian Delia will take part in a special edition of TV programme Sorsi Infurmati on Wednesday which will discuss the government’s transfer of three state…
The Independent leads with the indictment of Justin Borg who stands accused of killing his former partner Chantelle Chetcuti by stabbing her repeatedly in the head. A court heard the…
L-Orizzont follows the testimony in court of Eugenio Chetcuti, the father of Chantelle Chetcuti who was murdered this month in Żabbar. He said that the greatest pain for him was…
In-Nazzjon says that there is not enough staff to manage the screening of arriving passengers at the airport and the cruise liner terminal. The government announced on Monday that thermal…
The Times identifies the 72-year-old inmate who was found dead in his cell in Corradino as an accomplice in the 2001 killing of traffic warden Fortunata Mizzi. The family of…
In a refreshing change to politically-loaded editorials, two editors today focus on architectural and cultural progress and professional development. The Times celebrates Malta’s architectural style, which in recent years has…