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Malta: Over 12,000 approved planning applications in a year

The Independent on Sunday says that 12,500 planning applications for dwellings were approved in 2019, around 400 less than the previous year. Apartments accounted for 85 percent of approved dwelling…

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Malta: Social partners urge government to beef up rescue plan

Illum speaks to trade unions and employers’ associations who said that, unless improved measures are introduced by government, businesses will fail, and jobs will be lost. They say that the…

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Malta: PN promises more proposals to support business

Il-Mument quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who urged government to allocate ‘serious and direct’ aid to safeguard the income of workers and their families. Delia said that the party will…

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Malta: Government relief plan does not go far enough

Malta Today argues that the Prime Minister must go all in to save the economy even if it means accumulating government debt. The paper says that the rescue package for…

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Malta: Covid-19 budget is higher than EU recommended minimum

Kullħadd says that the financial package announced by the government on Wednesday ‘exceeds the expectations’ of the European Council. The paper says that the €1.8 billion budget goes further than…

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Malta: PN discusses outbreak with social partners

In-Nazzjon follows a meeting between the Nationalist Party and constituted bodies on Friday to discuss the virus emergency. PN leader Adrian Delia said that the party wants to provide peace…

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Malta: First Covid-19 patient with health complications

The Independent leads with updates from the Covid-19 situation in Malta as the number of confirmed cases rose to 64. One of the patients in the group of 11 admitted…

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Air pollution falls drastically over one month: The Headlines – The Times

The Times reports that nitrogen dioxide readings from morning rush hours have fallen by as much as 70 percent over the past month as schools remain closed and more people…

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Malta: Economist warns of virus impact on economic performance

L-Orizzont quotes economist Gordon Cordina who described the virus outbreak as a “shock” to economies around the world. He warned that the spread is likely to lead to a global…

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Malta: Employers and unions say rescue plan not satisfactory

The Times leads with reactions to the government business relief plan by employers and unions who were unanimous in their views that the proposals are not enough to save companies…

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Malta: Opposition lashes out at government aid measures

In-Nazzjon quotes Opposition Leader Adrian Delia who criticized the rescue package laid out by the government. He said that the plan will only release €175 million in aid and not…

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Malta: Health authorities warn against false hope

L-Orizzont quotes Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci who warned that the fall in cases between Wednesday and Thursday is not a sign of a turning tide. She said that the…

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Malta: President appeals for national solidarity

The Independent quotes President George Vella who urged people to remind those who are in isolation that they are not forgotten. Vella assured the public that the health authorities are…

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Malta: Government unveils €1.8 billion package for businesses

Business Today leads with the launch of a €1.8 billion rescue package for businesses. Government will pay €350 per employee on quarantine while companies that are requested to shut down…

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Malta: Special Covid-19 rescue budget launched

The Times reports on the government Covid-19 mini budget for business which will provide €700 million in tax deferrals, €900 million in loan guarantees and a direct boost of €210…

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Malta: Confirmed Covid-19 cases now 48

The Independent reports that Covid-19 cases in Malta rose to 48 by Wednesday and the disease has now infected two elderly persons for the first time. Public Health Superintendent Charmaine…

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Malta: PN presents proposals to aid affected businesses

In-Nazzjon publishes a series of proposals by the Nationalist Party to help businesses and sustain people’s livelihoods. The proposals include a 50 percent reduction of utility bills and a temporary…

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Malta: GWU appeals for employee equality

L-Orizzont Another report quotes a General Workers Union statement urging government to focus on priorities and not convenient decisions. The union said that all workers including third-country nationals must be…

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Malta: Coronavirus claims 8,000 lives globally: The Headlines

The Malta Business Weekly says that the global confirmed cases of coronavirus have reached 200,000, with virus-linked deaths exceeding 8,000. China reported 81,000 cases, the highest registered anywhere, followed by…

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International figures show that around one in ten migrants who tried to cross from Libya this year, died at sea – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes international figures showing that around one in ten migrants who tried to cross from Libya this year, died at sea. The paper quotes analysts who suggest that the use…

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The Sunday Times Headlines – Sunday 19th May

The Sunday Times leads with the arrest of two soldiers expected to be charged today with the killing of Lassana Cisse in a drive-by shooting in April. One of…

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The Times of Malta Headlines – Thursday 16 May

The Times reveals that the government has approved the addition of a fourth Gozo Channel ferry. The leased vessel is likely to start operating within the coming few weeks, with…

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