29

Nov

Malta: Salaries stable notwithstanding pandemic

Kullħadd says salaries remained stable this year despite the economic disruption caused by the pandemic. Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said the new figures show that government support had its desired…

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29

Nov

Malta: Chamber of SMEs warns about unsafe parties at private houses

It-Torċa speaks to the president of the accommodation sector within the Chamber of SMEs, Philip Fenech who raises concerns about parties thrown at farmhouses and apartments without observing safety protocols. …

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29

Nov

Malta: Finance Minister in discussions with Air Malta pilots

The Independent on Sunday says that the new Finance Minister Clyde Caruana held talks with representatives of Air Malta pilots, signalling changes to the management of the national carrier. The…

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29

Nov

Malta: Darren Debono questioned by US official over refuelling of Russian vessel

Malta Today reveals that a US naval attaché had questioned Darren Debono about a secret refuelling operation of a Russian ship by the Maltese government. The former footballer was this…

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29

Nov

Malta: Bishop Mario Grech made first Cardinal from Gozo

Il-Mument follows the Vatican consistory on Saturday during which bishop Mario Grech was appointed Cardinal by Pope Francis, becoming only the third Maltese and the first Gozitan to join the…

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29

Nov

Malta: Prison inmates subjected to humiliation treatment

Illum reports about ‘humiliation practices’ at the Corradino Correctional Facility, one of which involved tying inmates down in a chair, sometimes naked and blindfolded. The chair has only been removed…

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29

Nov

Malta: Nurses Union actions could bring Mater Dei to a standstill

The Sunday Times speaks to the chairman of the Mater Dei emergency department who said that directives ordered by the nurses’ union would hamper admissions and discharges, effectively bringing the…

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28

Nov

Malta: Bishop Mario Grech to be made Cardinal today

In-Nazzjon speaks with bishop Mario Grech who will made Cardinal by Pope Francis today. Mons. Grech said that he is approaching this new ‘universal responsibility’ with some trepidation but great…

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28

Nov

Malta: Konrad Mizzi declines to answer in Caruana Galizia public inquiry

The Times follows the testimony of former minister Konrad Mizzi in the Caruana Galizia public inquiry during which he chose not to answer to more than 100 questions put to…

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28

Nov

Malta: Man found guilty of defiling his daughters

L-Orizzont reports that a man has been sentenced to four years in jail after being found guilty of defiling his daughters aged 12 and 17. The father admitted to the…

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28

Nov

Malta: Former MFSA chief says he was not pressured into resigning

The Independent reports on the testimony of Joseph Cuschieri, who said he resigned out of his own free will from CEO of the Financial Services Authority. The resignation came on…

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27

Nov

Malta: Konrad Mizzi refuses to answer questions at public inquiry

Former Labour minister Konrad Mizzi refused to answer more than 100 questions when he was forced to testify at the public inquiry into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. …

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27

Nov

Malta: Good Samaritan Hospital rebuts ‘unfounded claims’ on COVID-19 safety protocols

The Good Samaritan Hospital has rebutted “unfounded claims” that it was putting patients at risk, after Oppositions MPs alleged the hospital was not observing COVID-19 safety protoocls. Hospital owner Louis…

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27

Nov

Malta: Alison Bezzina is the new Commissioner for Animal Welfare

Animal rights activist Alison Bezzina has announced that she has been appointed as the new Commissioner for Animal Welfare. Writing on her blog, Bezzina said, “after careful consideration, and a few…

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27

Nov

Malta: Two Italians charged with importation and trafficking of 55 kg of drugs – remanded in custody

Two Italian nationals, 34-year-old Vito Potenza and 35-year-old Antonio Saponara, have been remanded in custody after being charged with the importation and trafficking of 55 kg of cannabis. The accused,…

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27

Nov

Malta: Bishop Mario Grech to address Pope in Saturday’s consistory

In-Nazzjon says that Bishop Mario Grech will address Pope Francis on behalf of the new Cardinals in the consistory on Saturday. The former Bishop of Gozo will lead another 12…

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27

Nov

Malta: Rise in mental health patients receiving community care

L-Orizzont says that the number of long-term residents at Mount Carmel hospital has decreased ‘drastically’ since 2014, as more patients are being referred to treatment in the community. The information…

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27

Nov

Malta: Tumas Group looking into Hilton Evian-les-Baines claims

The Independent speaks to the chairman of Tumas Group about claims that Yorgen Fenech paid for stays at the Hilton Evian-les-Bains for Joseph Muscat and Edward Zammit Lewis. The chair…

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27

Nov

Malta: Konrad Mizzi signal he will not collaborate with public inquiry

The Times quotes a statement by former minister Konrad Mizzi who said that the Caruana Galizia public inquiry has been politicised and indicated that he will not cooperate. Mizzi was…

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26

Nov

Malta: Retailers anticipate a rise in sales this week

L-Orizzont says that retailers are upbeat about Black Friday after a difficult year. Chamber of SMEs CEO Abigail Mamo said that, while sales performance will not be comparable with last…

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26

Nov

Malta: Closure of bars and clubs extends into December

The Times leads with an announcement by the Prime Minister that bars and clubs will remain closed beyond the end of November. Robert Abela said that it was a difficult…

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26

Nov

Malta: Black Friday 2020 launched

The Malta Business Weekly announces the opening of Black Friday by the Chamber of SMEs. The president of the Chamber, Paul Abela, said that businesses are promoting online sales more…

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26

Nov

Malta: Investigators pursuing new leads in Caruana Galizia case

The Independent follows the testimony of Superintendent Keith Arnaud in the Caruana Galizia public inquiry on Wednesday. The investigator said that new leads have emerged in the case that could…

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26

Nov

Malta: Joseph Cuschieri resigns from Financial Services watchdog CEO

Business Today reports that Financial Services Authority CEO Joseph Cuschieri has resigned following an internal investigation into a trip to Las Vegas with businessman Yorgen Fenech in 2018. Keep in…

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26

Nov

Malta: Oliver Friggieri given state funeral

In-Nazzjon reports on the state funeral for Professor Oliver Firggieri and quotes Archbishop Charles Scicluna who said that the intellectual was a man of modesty whose words never caused suffering.…

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25

Nov

Malta: Flu vaccinations to resume on Sunday – Health Minister

Flu vaccinations will be available at health centres this coming Sunday, Health Minister Chris Fearne said. In a tweet published on Wednesday afternoon, Fearne said that a batch of 100,000…

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25

Nov

Malta: Migrant residence rules will increase poverty and social exclusion

A new residence permit for asylum seekers formerly recipients of ‘temporary humanitarian protection’, has been criticised as leading to increased social exclusion and poverty for long-term migrants. Social NGOs and…

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25

Nov

Malta: Corporate services provider fined €261,000

Corporate services provider Credence has been fined €261,484 by the Financial Investigation Analysis Unit for breaches of various money laundering regulations. Credence Fiduciary Limited which offered trustee and fiduciary services…

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25

Nov

Malta: Floriana Local Council considering naming a street and erecting a monument to Oliver Friggieri

Shortly before the funeral mass for Professor Oliver Friggieri, the funeral cortege passed through Floriana, where Friggieri was born and lived for the first years of his life. Floriana was…

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25

Nov

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta says that Roberta Abela's cabinet is like a potpourri- a mix of dry leaves with some spices that can add flavour to the cabinet. It is…

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25

Nov

Malta: Superyacht register grows into world’s largest

L-Orizzont quotes Transport Minister Ian Borg who said that Malta now has the biggest superyacht register in the world. There are 850 yachts of a length of more than 24…

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25

Nov

Malta: Police bust smuggling cell with links to international crime

Malta Today reports that criminal lawyer Arthur Azzopardi and accountant Chris Baldacchino were among ten people arrested in an anti-smuggling sting on Monday. Investigators believe the illegal ring had ties…

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25

Nov

Malta: Day of national mourning for Oliver Friggieri

The Independent leads with a government announcement declaring Wednesday a day of mourning in remembrance of Professor Oliver Friggieri who died on Saturday. The state funeral for the intellectual will…

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25

Nov

Malta: Five Covid-19 casualties in one day

In-Nazzjon reports that five Covid-19 patients died on Tuesday aged between 75 and 88. The paper says that the number of victims rose to 122 since the start of the…

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25

Nov

Malta: A quarter of inner harbour area students skipped school in a month

The Times quotes a report showing that over a quarter of children enrolled in schools in the inner harbour area have played truant between October and November. Another 17 percent…

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24

Nov

Malta: Christmas shopping to be a ghost of its former self

Retailers will have to work harder than ever to capture a reluctant consumer spend over December as COVID-19 fears and restrictions dampen the excitement of in-store shopping, a survey shows.…

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24

Nov

Malta: ‘Young people are no longer a priority for government’, says KNŻ

The National Youth Council (KNŻ) expressed its disappointment following the Government’s reshuffle. The representatives of young people claim that young people are no longer a priority in the eyes of the…

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24

Nov

Malta: Woman who is five months pregnant admits to trafficking drugs

20-year-old Kimberly Aly of Vittoriosa, who is five months pregnant, has admitted in court to trafficking drugs. Aly was arraigned before Magistrate Astrid May Grima after being apprehended yesterday in…

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24

Nov

Malta: Girl still missing after 44 days

In-Nazzjon covers a vigil by Malta Can Association to raise awareness about a seven-year-old girl who was abducted by her biological mother 44 days ago. The girl has been in…

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24

Nov

Malta: Death rate of Covid-19 patients in ITU stands at 60 percent

The Times quotes figures showing that six in ten Covid-19 patients who are taken into intensive care die from the disease despite the ventilators. Published by Mater Dei doctors, the…

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24

Nov

Malta: Retail sector confident ahead of Black Friday

The Independent speaks to CME Chamber CEO Abigail Mamo who said that businesses expect to see a rise in sales on Black Friday, despite the pandemic. Mamo said that families…

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24

Nov

Malta: Silvio Parnis feels hurt by Cabinet reshuffle

L-Orizzont leads with an interview with government MP Silvio Parnis who said that his political career is coming to an end because he cannot ‘help people’ any longer. The former…

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23

Nov

Malta: Tributes pour in for artist Ed Schembri, who died suddenly aged 45

Tributes poured in on Monday afternoon as news broke that artist Ed Schembri had died suddenly, aged 45. Schembri, known for his unique style inspired by Expressionism and Portraiture, studied…

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23

Nov

Malta: Food registers increase in prices during October 2020

During last month, October 2020, the annual rate of inflation as measured by the Retail Price Index, RPI, was 0.35%, according to the latest statistics published by NSO, the National…

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23

Nov

Malta: Four new Cabinet Ministers sworn in

Today, at St. Anton’s Palace, four new ministers were sworn in before the President of the Republic George Vella. Justyne Caruana, Clayton Bartolo, Miriam Dalli and Clyde Caruana were sworn…

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23

Nov

Malta: Judges show little sensitivity to victims of domestic violence, Council of Europe experts say

Malta has shown firm resolve in stemming violence against women, the Council of Europe’s group of experts on domestic violence, GREVIO, said in a first report on implementation of the Istanbul Convention.  But…

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23

Nov

Malta: Religious order gives its blessing to defrock jailed priest

The Times reports that the Franciscan Order in Rome to which jailed former parish priest Donald Bellizzi belongs, has made a formal request for Pope Francis to defrock the cleric.…

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23

Nov

Malta: Government MP announces he will not contest next election

In-Nazzjon picks up a social media post by government MP Silvio Parnis who said he will not contest the next general election. The former Parliamentary Secretary for Active Ageing was…

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23

Nov

Malta: Rise in hate crime complaints in second quarter

L-Orizzont says that the Hate Crime and Speech Unit received more than 300 reports since it was set up in October last year. The unit saw a surge in complaints…

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23

Nov

Malta: Psychologist warns about social media risks for adults

The Independent publishes an interview with school psychologist Darlinka Barbara who said that overconsumption of social media is not an issue only among teens, but adults as well. She warned…

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22

Nov

Malta: Ministerial roles for newly co-opted MPs

Illum reports on Robert Abela’s Cabinet reshuffle on Saturday. Justyne Caruana has been reinstated Minister while Silvio Parnis has lost the job, new MPs Miriam Dalli and Clyde Caruana have…

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22

Nov

Malta: Charles Polidano owes nearly €40 million to the taxman

The Sunday Times says that the Inland Revenue Department has filed judicial acts against construction magnate Charles Polidano ordering him to pay around €40 million in outstanding taxes or face…

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22

Nov

Malta: Roberta Metsola pursuing EU migration decision by end of year

The Independent on Sunday carries an interview with European Parliament vice president Roberta Metsola who said she will use her new role to keep migration at the top of the…

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22

Nov

Malta: Oliver Friggieri passes away

Il-Mument announces the death of Professor Oliver Friggieri on Saturday which, it reports, has shocked the country. The paper carries reactions to the news and says that Friggieri will forever…

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22

Nov

Malta: PM prioritises diversity in new Cabinet

Kullħadd quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who said that the new Cabinet unveiled on Saturday characterises a diverse but unified government. Abela said that his priority was to raise the…

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22

Nov

Malta: Multiple cases of wage discrimination against persons with special needs

It-Torċa reports on cases of wage discrimination against persons with disability. Employers defended the difference by arguing that people with special needs have less responsibilities and that they require more…

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22

Nov

Malta: Prime Minister announces Cabinet reshuffle

Malta Today publishes details of a Cabinet reshuffle announced by the government on Saturday. The paper says that underperforming ministers were taken off their portfolios and, in Silvio Parnis’ case,…

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