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Malta: Private security guard arrested for shooting at migrant

The Times reports that a security officer for a private firm was arrested by the police after shooting at a migrant during a riot in the Safi detention centre on…

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Malta: Owen Bonnici calls Konrad Mizzi naïve over Panama company

The Independent follows the testimony of Minister Owen Bonnici in the Caruana Galizia public inquiry on Friday who said that Konrad Mizzi was ‘naïve’ to have opened an offshore account…

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Malta: Adrian Delia officially a PN leadership candidate

In-Nazzjon leads with the formal nomination of Adrian Delia for PN leader, which was accepted by the Electoral Commission on Friday. The incumbent urged the party’s paid-up members to vote…

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Malta HeadlineAsylum Seekers, Malta

Malta: Asylum seeker shot by security official in Safi Barracks riot

A private security firm employee was arrested after he shot at an asylum seeker detained at the Safi Barracks in riots that broke out late last night, in which seven…

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Malta HeadlineCoronavirus, Malta

Malta: Woman becomes 17th victim of Covid-19 in Malta

A woman has become the 17th victim of Coronavirus in Malta, the government announced today. The woman, aged 91, had contracted the virus on 26 August and was admitted to Maltese…

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Malta HeadlineDaphne Caruana Galizia, Malta, Yorgen Fenech

Malta: Lawyers ask for Fenech’s murder compilation to be recalled as soon as possible

Yorgen Fenech’s defence team filed an application on Friday asking for the murder compilation to be recalled as soon as possible, before the next scheduled hearing on October 6. The…

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Malta HeadlineDaphne Caruana Galizia, Malta, Pieter Omtzigt, Robert Abela

Malta: Council of Europe rapporteur accuses Abela of political interference after berating Caruana Galizia public inquiry

Pieter Omtzigt has accused Robert Abela of “blatant political interference” over public statements expressing reservations on the Caruana Galizia public inquiry. In a strongly-worded letter, the Council of Europe rapporteur…

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Malta HeadlineCoronavirus, Malta

Malta: ‘Masks have to be worn everywhere from the moment one leaves the house’

The health authorities have confirmed that 39 new cases of Coronavirus have been identified in Malta over the past 24 hours after 2,632 swab tests were carried out. Today’s figures…

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Malta: Parliamentary Secretary calls for shared responsibility of Covid-19 measures

L-Orizzont quotes Parliamentary Secretary for active ageing Silvio Parnis who reacts to new protocols introduced in homes for the elderly. Parnis said that it cannot only be the elderly who…

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Malta: Contact tracing app introduced today

The Times reports that a contact tracing app will launch in Malta today, alerting users whether they have been in proximity to an infected person. Authorities said that the COVID…

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Malta: Chamber of Commerce wants temporary measures to slow virus spread

The Independent quotes a statement by the Chamber of Commerce proposing a short period of stricter containment measures to rein in the spike in Covid-19 cases. The Chamber is calling…

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Malta: PN publishes due diligence reports on leadership candidates

In-Nazzjon says that the Nationalist Party published the due diligence reports into the two contenders for the party leadership, incumbent Adrian Delia and challenger Bernard Grech. The Administrative Council voted…

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Malta HeadlineBudget, Malta

Malta: Budget 2021 will depend on COVID-19 containment and Moneyval Assessment – MEA

The Malta Employer’s Association, MEA has published the document with its proposals for the national budget 2021. In a statement accompanying the document, MEA said that the recommendations were already…

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Malta HeadlineCoronavirus, Malta, School Transport

Malta: This is how Malta’s school vans will be fumigated every week

Coop Services have released a video showing how Malta’s school vans will be fumigated every week when the scholastic year gets going, while also giving details about daily, trip-by-trip procedures.…

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Malta HeadlineMalta, Traffic Accident

Malta: Motorcyclist dies in Gozo accident

A 28-year-old man died in a traffic accident in Nadur on Thursday. The accident happened in Triq ir-Rabat at 12.45pm. A medical team gave the victim first aid on site…

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Malta HeadlineMalta, Migration

Malta: Robert Abela tells European Council president, Malta needs ‘concrete action’ on migration

Malta needs "concrete action" by the EU on migration, Prime Minister Robert Abela said as he accompanied European Council President Charles Michel on an army helicopter that took them on a…

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Malta HeadlineCoronavirus, Malta

Malta: 35 new cases of Covid-19 in Malta, and 25 new recoveries

35 new cases of Covid-19 have been identified in Malta over the past 24 hours after 2,536 swab tests were carried out. The health authorities also announced that another 25…

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Malta: Chris Fearne said Schembri’s position was not up for discussion

The Times follows the testimony of Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne in the Caruana Galizia public inquiry on Wednesday who said that, as Prime Minister, Joseph Muscat had refused to…

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Malta: Teachers demand delay in opening of schools

L-Orizzont says that the teachers’ union is calling for the postponement of the reopening of schools following a surge in coronavirus cases. Union president Marco Bonnici is demanding talks with…

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Malta: BOV and MDB scheme disburses over €190 to businesses:

Business Today reports that a joint project between Bank of Valletta and the Malta Development Bank to support the liquidity needs of businesses has approved over €190 million for 265…

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Malta: Rise in labour costs lower than the EU average

The Malta Business Weekly says that Malta reported the second-lowest increase in hourly labour costs in the EU in between April and June. Compared to Q2 2019, labour costs rose…

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Malta: New record in number of daily Covid-19 cases

The Independent says that Malta registered a record number of 106 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, 24 of which were discovered in a Fgura home for the elderly. There were…

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Malta: Increase in virus infections worrying vulnerable people

In-Nazzjon says that the surge in Covid-19 cases in nursing homes for the elderly is causing alarm among vulnerable people who have already been through a difficult experience of isolation…

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Malta HeadlineProtests

Malta: ‘See no evil, hear no evil’ – surprise anti-corruption protest in Valletta

Protesters have held a surprise anti-corruption demonstration in front of Castille, claiming government corruption is facilitated by ministers' failure to speak out against it. Source: Times of Malta Updated 1645pm

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Malta HeadlineEducation

Malta: MUT requests postponement of physical reopening of schools

The Malta Union of Teachers, MUT, is urging the government to not re-open schools and educational institutions to protect the health of educators, students and their families. Source: Newsbook Updated…

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Malta HeadlineEuropean Funds

Malta: New office for fishermen in Marsaxlokk

At an investment of €666,000 co-financed by European funds, a new office for fishermen has been opened in Marsaxlokk. Source: TVM Updated 1655pm

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Malta HeadlinePope, Synod of Bishops

Malta: Pope appoints Bishop Mario Grech as General Secretary of Synod of Bishops

Bishop Mario Grech has been appointed as the General Secretary of the Synod of Bishops, replacing Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri. Source: The Malta Independent Updated 1655pm

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Malta: Fund launched for research and innovation in the water and energy

A fund of half a million euros has been launched for research and innovation in the fields of energy and water. Source: One News Updated 1655pm

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Malta HeadlineCrime

Malta: Search for a man after a hold-up at lotto booth

Police are searching for a man, whose identity is still unknown, after a hold-up with a lotto booth in Qormi. Source: Net News Updated 1700pm

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Malta: Faculty dean demands end to solitary confinement

The Independent publishes an interview with the Faculty of Social Wellbeing Dean, Andrew Azzopardi who called for the abolition of solitary confinement in prison. Prof Azzopardi said that a new,…

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Malta: PM expresses reservations about Caruana Galizia public inquiry

Malta Today leads with statements by Prime Minister Robert Abela who admitted he is sceptical about the terms of reference in the Caruana Galizia public inquiry. He said that the…

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Malta: Police make formal request for information from the UAE

The Times quotes MEP David Casa who said that the police have made a full request for information from the United Arab Emirates on August 24. Previous requests to UAE…

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Malta: Infrastructure Malta defends new anti-flood works

L-Orizzont carries a reaction by Infrastructure Malta following criticism to widespread road flooding from rainfall this week. The agency said that new roads where anti-flooding systems have been installed were…

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Malta: Bernard Grech submits official nomination for PN leader

In-Nazzjon reports on the formal nomination by Bernard Grech as a candidate for the PN leadership contest. The nomination was received by the chairperson of the party’s electoral commission, Peter…

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Malta HeadlineCrime, Malta

Malta: Two Spanish women arrested for importing drugs

Two Spanish women have been arrested at the Malta International Airport last Monday, after being caught in possession of over nine kilos in cocaine upon their arrival from Madrid. Source:…

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Malta HeadlineCrime, Malta

Malta: Men arrested in connection with mafia revenge beating in Malta

An Italian businessman based in Malta was brutally beaten up in January, after three members of the ‘Ndrangheta who operate in a suburb of Milan, arrived in Malta to collect…

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Malta HeadlineEconomy, Malta

Malta: People expected to revert to previous consumption patterns – EY Malta Consumer Survey

Although spending has decreased as a result of the pandemic, going forward, the expectation is that people would revert to their previous consumption patterns, an Ernst and Young (EY) Malta…

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Malta Headline17 Black, Malta, UAE

Malta: Malta finally asks Dubai for data on 17 Black, MEP says

The United Arab Emirates has finally received a complete request from the Maltese authorities for information on Yorgen Fenech's secret company 17 Black. David Casa said the request for data…

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Malta HeadlineBernard Grech, Malta, Partit Nazzjonalista

Malta: Bernard Grech promises audit of crowdfunding campaign as he files nomination for PN leader

Bernard Grech has formally submitted his nomination for Nationalist Party leader on Tuesday as he promised to publish an audit of his crowdfunding campaign. Grech said his nomination was signed…

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Malta HeadlineCoronavirus, Malta

Malta: 49 new Covid-19 cases in Malta, 41 others recovered

49 new Covid-19 cases were registered in Malta during the past 24 hours following 1,666 swab tests. Health authorities also said that another 41 persons have recovered, bringing the total…

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Malta: Fishermen threatened by Tunisian counterparts

In-Nazzjon reports about rising tension in the seas as fishermen are facing threats by armed Tunisian fishing fleets in Maltese waters. Fishermen said that they feel ‘abandoned’ by the Maltese…

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Malta: Environment Minister to present carbon neutrality strategy

L-Orizzont says that Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia is set to present a Low Carbon Development Strategy to the Cabinet based on the Paris Agreement. Minister Farrugia told the paper that…

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Malta: AG not ready to release Schembri-Tonna inquiry report

The Times says that the magisterial inquiry into transactions between Keith Schembri and Brian Tonna through Pilatus Bank, launched in April 2017 has been concluded but the Attorney General said…

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Malta: Developers fire warning shot over White Rocks project

The Independent quotes a statement by the Developers Association warning that it expects any agreement over the White Rocks project to be based on the market value of the site.…

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Malta HeadlinePensions

Malta: Pensioners’ associations protest over public service pension cuts

A number of pensioners’ organisations are calling upon the authorities to initiate talks and to desist from further “drastic” cuts to public service pensions which they claimed to be unconstitutional.…

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Malta HeadlineEnvironment

Malta: Malta to have a refunding system for beverage containers on a national scale

The government is concluding an agreement which will allow Malta to have a refunding system for beverage containers on a national scale. The European Commission which approved Malta’s model last…

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Malta HeadlineSME CHamber

Malta: Paul Abela confirmed as Malta Chamber of SMEs president for year 2020-2021

Paul Abela has been confirmed as Malta Chamber of SMEs President for the year 2020-2021. Source: The Malta Independent Updated 1705pm

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Malta HeadlineCoVid19

Malta: Elderly woman dies after testing positive for COVID-19

An elderly woman, aged 86, has died after testing positive for Covid-19. Source: TVM Updated 1710pm

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Malta: Ferry tender halted for third time

The Times reports that a government tender for a ferry service between Malta and Gozo has been put on hold for a third time after Virtu Ferries filed a complaint…

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Malta: Health Centre doctors ordered to stop visiting care homes

In-Nazzjon reports that the Medical Association issued directives for Health Centre doctors to suspend services in care homes, including homes for the elderly. The association is worried that infections among…

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Malta: More than 120 migrants caught with false passports

L-Orizzont says that no less than 120 migrants have been caught trying to escape Malta using false documents. Police officers told the paper that the six-month prison sentence is not…

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Malta: New record number of Covid-19 cases in a single day

The Independent reports that the 78 new coronavirus infections discovered on Sunday make it the largest number of cases recorded in a single day since the start of the outbreak…

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Malta HeadlineCoronavirus, Malta, Schools

Malta: Schools gearing up to the COVID-19 realities

Several schools are currently very busy making decisions and arrangements on how to handle the upcoming scholastic year. With the precautions required because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the main concerns…

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Malta HeadlineMalta

Malta: 1,779 parents have received €300 child bonus announced in Budget 2020

So far, 1,779 parents have received the €300 in child bonus as announced in Budget 2020. The grant was announced back in October 2019 as one of the social measures…

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Malta HeadlineElectrogas, Malta

Malta: Electrogas got a secret 18-year breather to pay €18m in damages

Electrogas was secretly given an 18-year breather before having to pay €18 million in damages due to Enemalta as compensation for delays in delivering the power station project, e-mails reviewed…

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