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Malta: International consortium shortlisted for Gozo tunnel project

The Times says that Infrastructure Malta has shortlisted the sole bidder that made it through the initial tendering process of the Gozo-Malta tunnel project. The international consortium was one of…

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Malta: Two thirds of Maltese satisfied with Malta’s economic situation

According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, Maltese are among the most satisfied with the economic situation in the country and the financial situation of their family. They continue to consider…

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Malta: Over 35,000 children at risk of mental disorder, study finds

40% of children aged between 5 and 16 are at risk of mental disorder, a study piloted by psychiatric registrar Rosemarie Sacco found. This is among the results from a study…

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Malta: Keith Schembri phone under magisterial inquiry is not the ‘missing’ device

Data from Keith Schembri's mobile phone is still subject to an ongoing magisterial inquiry that is secret and confidential in terms of law, the police commissioner said in court on…

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Malta: Mandatory hotel quarantine for returning Maltese residents challenged in court

A judicial protest has been filed against the Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci over what was described as her ‘unilateral’ decision to impose hotel quarantine on arrivals from 'dark red' countries and…

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Malta: Concern on late re-opening of schools

L-Orizzont leads with an interview with an experienced educator who shares a concern that public schools will be opening a week later compared to Church and independent schools. L-Orizzont reports…

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Malta: Bernard Grech says PN offers choice for people wanting a change for the better

In-Nazzjon quotes the appeal by PN Leader Bernard Grech from Sunday's address that the Nationalist Party welcomes all those who want a change for the better for Malta. The PN…

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Malta: Nadur block mired in controversy downsized and re-activated

The Malta Independent reveals that a controversial apartment block application in Nadur has been downsized and re-activated. In another front page story, The Malta Independent says the Prime Minister has…

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Malta: Government presents action plan to get off FATF grey-list

The Times of Malta reveals that Malta has presented the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) with an action plan to get off the grey list of untrustworthy financial jurisdictions. The…

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Malta: Iklin shooting victim allegedly defrauded shooter of €7,000

The man suspected of having shot a man in his right shoulder on Thursday confronted the victim over a personal matter that has been dragging on after he allegedly defrauded…

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Malta: Italian fugitive in Naxxar shooting connected to Qormi arson

Two men have been remanded in custody after they were charged with setting a shop on fire in August. Officers from the Arsons Unit within Major Crimes arrested the two…

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Malta: Pope urged to visit prison during Malta trip

Presenter and activist Peppi Azzopardi has called for Pope Francis to pay a visit to the Corradino Correctional Facility when he makes his long-planned visit to Malta. The Pope had…

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Malta: Migration and health discussed in talks between Malta and Libya

Prime Minister Robert Abela this morning held talks with the Prime Minister of the Libyan Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah at the Auberge de Castille. Prime Minister Abela…

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Malta: New support scheme for businesses which shelved investment during pandemic

L-Orizzont shares details of a new scheme supporting businesses which shelved investment during the pandemic. In a separate story, it recounts the harrowing story of a New York resident who…

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Malta: Government must acknowledge cost of living increases

In-Nazzjon warns that Government needs to acknowledge the issue of increasing cost of living if it truly wants to address it. It says that the price of essential goods and…

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Malta: PM evades questions on Labour’s tax issues

The Times of Malta reports that the Prime Minister has evaded questions on Labour's tax issues saying he could only comment on matters since January 2020. It also features details…

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Malta: PN calls for investment in Gozo Channel fleet

In-Nazzjon says that the PN is proposing two new vessels for Gozo Channel, one of which is to be used exclusively for cargo shipments. In a statement, the party said…

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Malta: Former prison employee says support services are underreported

L-Orizzont speaks with a former employee at Corradino Correctional Facility who said that news reports give prominence to suicide attempts in prison but do not report on support offered to…

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Malta: Campaign raises awareness about suicide

The Independent says that a suicide awareness campaign was launched by Crisis Resolution Malta in collaboration with Transport Malta. The non-profit organisation said it received four requests for assistance within…

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Malta: Roberta Metsola considering EP Presidency

The Times says that MEP Roberta Metsola is assessing support for a potential bid for President of the European Parliament. She currently serves as First Vice President and the current…

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Malta: Notarial Council seeking greater assurance for public

The Malta Business Weekly publishes an interview with the president of the Notarial Council, Clinton Bellizzi, who said that the body is holding talks with the state advocate to increase…

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Malta: Corinthia withdraws from Dubai project

Business Today reveals that Corinthia has pulled out of a luxury hotel project in Dubai after its partner sold its interest to another investor. The development in Meydan Beach would…

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Malta: School activities permissible with some restrictions

The Times says that classroom activities including fieldwork, physical education, and lessons in science labs will be permissible with certain restrictions from the new scholastic year. Parents and guardians will…

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Malta: PN says school protocols long overdue but ease concerns

In-Nazzjon says that the Nationalist Party welcomes new protocols for schools announced by the government on Tuesday. PN spokesperson for Education Clyde Puli said the delay in guidelines was creating…

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Malta: Yorgen Fenech to answer money-laundering charges

The Independent says that Yorgen Fenech has been indicted on money laundering charges after the court found sufficient prima facie evidence. The businessman’s uncle, Ray Fenech, and business associate, Nicholas…

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Malta: Special safety recommendations for kindergarten teachers and LSEs

L-Orizzont says that education authorities are recommending that kindergarten teachers and LSEs wear both a facemask and a visor in class when schools reopen at the end of the month.…

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Malta: Facemask rule in schools remains in place

Malta Today says that a decision by the Education Ministry to require facemasks in schools was taken to avoid discriminating between vaccinated and unvaccinated persons. Almost three-fourths of children aged…

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Malta: Air Malta will no longer address you as ‘ladies and gentlemen’

Welcome guests: that is how national airline Air Malta will adopt gender-neutral language to replace the customary “ladies and gentlemen” salutation. Earlier today, Air Malta announced that executive chairperson David…

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Malta: Yorgen Fenech indicted on money laundering charges

A magistrates’ court has found there is sufficient evidence for Yorgen Fenech to be indicted over money laundering and fraud to the detriment of Glimmer Ltd, a company he partly…

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Malta: Man in danger of dying after falling off container

A 24-year-old man is in danger of dying after falling off a cargo container in Ħal Far Industrial Estate. The incident happened at around 9am. Source Newsbook Updated 1745

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Malta: Full-time employees increased by 9,060 in 2020

National Statistics Office figures show that the number of full-time employees increased by 4.1% last year, while part-time jobs as their primary work decreased by 4.2% compared with 2019. Figures…

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Malta: Twenty Facebook users plead guilty to hate speech

Twenty people admitted to hate speech charges in court on Friday after they posted inflammatory comments on Facebook. The commenters were arraigned before Magistrate Ian Farrugia on Friday to answer…

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Malta: PN expresses concern about de-scaling by businesses

In-Nazzjon follows a PN press conference which said that at least 24 companies ceased operations in Malta have renounced the Maltese license since the FATF grey-listing. The party called for…

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Malta: Money-laundering case against Yorgen Fenech begins

The Independent reports on the hearing of a money-laundering case brought against Yorgen Fenech. The prosecution presented chat exchanges between the businessman and his associates, discussing transfer of monies. Read…

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Malta: Former EU Commissioner to face charges

The Times leads with the criminal charges filed against former EU Commissioner John Dalli over allegations that his aide at the time requested a €60 million bribe from a Swedish…

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Malta: Fewer people sought shelter at Dar il-Hena in 2020

L-Orizzont quotes a report by Dar il-Hena foundation indicating that the number of persons who stayed at its shelters decreased by almost two-thirds during 2020, compared with the previous year. …

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Malta: 24 companies renounced Malta licence after greylisting – PN

Some 24 companies have renounced their licences to operate in Malta since the country was greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force, compounding uncertainty in the financial services industry, the…

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Malta: ‘No money was ever passed’ – John Dalli vows to fight bribery prosecutions

Former European Commissioner John Dalli has vowed to fight against new criminal proceedings he’s set to face over the 2012 bribery allegations first reported by OLAF. “The new prosecutions are…

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Malta: Elderly in care homes start receiving Covid booster shot

Malta has started administering a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to elderly residents at care homes on Monday. Elderly residents at the Floriana nursing home were the first to…

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Malta: Man grievously injured after he was hit by car in St Julian’s

A 61-year-old British man was grievously injured yesterday after he was hit by a car in St Julian’s. The accident occurred at around 1.45pm in the afternoon in St Andrew’s…

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Malta: Mayor pleads with MPs to grant bay protection status

The Independent says that the mayor of Qala, Paul Buttigieg, is seeking parliamentary intervention for Ħondoq ir-Rummien Bay, insisting that the location should be granted public domain status to protect…

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Malta: PN proposes 400-bed hospital in Gozo

In-Nazzjon says that the PN is proposing a new 400-bed hospital in Gozo. The party said the facility is part of a range of investments in the island’s healthcare system…

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Malta: Commissioner for Persons with Disability endorses home-loan guarantee scheme

L-Orizzont speaks with the Commissioner for Persons with Disability, Samantha Pace, about the New Hope Scheme offering guarantees for persons with health conditions seeking home loans. Pace welcomed the initiative…

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Malta: Company associated with PL offered consultancy services to Yorgen Fenech

The Times reveals that B.E.D. Limited, a company linked with the Labour Party, has invoiced Tumas Group at least twice in 2018. A draft three-year agreement for consultancy services was…

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Malta: Bernard Grech decries Marsascala marina plans

Il-Mument quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech denouncing a yacht marina project in Marsascala during an event in the town. He said that the proposed plans are unacceptable and called for…

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Malta: GWU rebuffs criticism by educators’ union

It-Torċa speaks with a representative of the education section within the General Workers Union who called on teachers’ unions to work together. His comments follow criticism by the Union of…

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Malta: Papal visit may thwart election plans

The Independent on Sunday says that a planned visit by Pope Francis in November may delay the general election. The legislature has officially begun its final 12 months, but government…

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Malta: Party stations owe the taxman €5 million

The Sunday Times reveals that tax authorities have written to the media companies of the PL and the PN advising them to start settling their VAT bills. One and Media.Link…

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Malta: University professor recommends psychometric test for prison management

Illum publishes an interview with Prof. Andrew Azzopardi criticising prison director Alexander Dalli’s management. He denounced the military model employed in prison and suggested that senior officials at Corradino take…

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Malta: Six in ten children prone to emotional problems

Malta Today reports on a nationwide study concluding that 62 per cent of children and adolescents are likely to develop emotional problems. Led by the Association for Child and Adolescent…

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Malta: Pilatus Bank boss lamented with Keith Schembri about FIAU questioning

The Times reveals contents of an email from Pilatus Bank owner Ali Sadr to then OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri complaining about concerns raised by the FIAU that were…

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Dark-web weapons case to be heard behind closed doors

L-Orizzont reports that Magistrate Nadine Lia granted a request by the prosecution to hear the case against Yorgen Fenech, accused of buying weapons and ammunition on the dark web, behind…

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Malta: Appeals court clears former minister’s husband of wrongdoing

The Independent follows a judgement by the Court of Appeals ruling that allegations brought against Anthony Debono in 2015 were not credible. Debono was accused of fraud and misappropriation when…

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Malta: PN unveils proposals for open-spaces policy

In-Nazzjon reports on proposals by the PN to protect and promote green open spaces in the countryside and along the coast. The recommendations include the creation of a tree-map and…

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Malta: Giovanna Debono husband acquittal confirmed on appeal

Former Gozo minister, Giovanna Debono’s husband, has had his acquittal from all charges linking him to a 'works-for-votes' scandal, confirmed on appeal. In a 93-page judgement delivered by Madam Justice…

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Malta: President ready to visit Daphne Caruana Galizia grave

President George Vella has no qualms in paying his respects to murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia by visiting her grave, or the murder scene in Bidnija, or the memorial in…

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Malta: From Monday those who have recovered from illness can apply to APS for loans guaranteed by Government

Martina Fenech is one of many who up to today did not know whether they could become homeowners because although she has been cured of cancer, she could not take…

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