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Malta: GWU praises new collective agreement for AFM soldiers

L-Orizzont speaks to the General Workers Union secretary for disciplined forces, Theo Vella, who said that the new collective agreement between the government and the Armed Forces will serve justice…

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US presidential election results tilting towards Democrats

The Times leads with the latest results from the US presidential election as Democrat Joe Biden overtakes incumbent Republican Donald Trump in key states. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the top…

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Malta: 1,138 students awarded MATSEC certificate after taking exams in September

1,138 students were awarded their Matriculation Certificate after they sat for the special September session, the University of Malta said on Friday. Students started receiving their SEC and Matriculation results…

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Malta: Men to start being asked for marital status like women in notarial deeds

Men will be asked for their marital status in notarial deeds, a requisite currently imposed only on women, the parliamentary secretary for equality has announced. A legal amendment to the…

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Malta: Rise in virus cases within three homes for the elderly, Gauci says

Almost 90 new COVID-19 cases detected this week are of elderly residents at three care homes, Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci said on Friday. Gauci said that the 85 patients…

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Malta: Covid-19 casualties reach 70

The Independent reports that two men, one aged 54 and the other 74, have become the latest coronavirus victims. The virus has now claimed 70 lives since the start of…

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Malta: Economy expected to outpace EU growth in 2022

L-Orizzont quotes a European Commission report which forecasts a 6.2 percent growth for Malta’s economy in 2022. The economy across the EU that year is expected to shrink to 3…

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Malta: New Opposition MP elected on Gozo District

In-Nazzjon reports that Joe Ellis has won the casual election in the 13th District after PN MP Frederick Azzopardi died last week. The new MP met PN Leader Bernard Grech…

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Malta: PM brush off lockdown rumours

The Times quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who denied claims on social media that the country is heading into lockdown. Abela said that the introduction of restrictions is enough for…

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Malta: PM inaugurates new €470 million project – Indis Malta

Prime Minister Robert Abela has inaugurated Indis Malta that has replaced Malta Industrial Parks and over the coming eight years will carry out projects worth €470 million, with new spaces…

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Malta: Lombard Bank to contest ‘each and every’ FIAU finding which led to fine

Lombard Bank has insisted that a report which led the FIAU to fine it last month 'in no way suggests the existence of a suspicion nor the presence of money…

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Malta: FIAU Chairman appointed illegally, Bernard Grech says

Government broke the law when appointing new Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit Chairman Jesmon Gatt, the opposition has said. Addressing a press conference, Nationalist Leader Bernard Grech said Gatt’s appointment last…

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Malta: PN to take stand against former party candidate

The Independent quotes a PN spokesperson who said that the party will ‘appropriate action’ if Ryan Mercieca is elected to parliament in today’s casual election on the 13th District. The…

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Malta: Lawyer’s money offer to journalist raises Justice Minister’s concern

The Times speaks to Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis who said is ‘gravely concerned’ about reports that a lawyer representing Yorgen Fenech offered money to a journalist. The Minister welcomed…

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Malta: New collective agreement for Armed Forces

L-Orizzont announces a new collective agreement for Armed Forces workers, improving employee conditions. The General Workers Union, which negotiated the agreement with government, said it is committed to better conditions…

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Malta: PS says MFSA revelations will not impact Moneyval assessment

The Malta Business Weekly quotes Parliamentary Secretary for the financial services sector, Clayton Bartolo, who dismissed fears that revelations about the Las Vegas trip may harm Malta’s assessment by Moneyval.…

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Malta: Malta Stock Exchange among worst performers in Europe

Business Today reports that the Malta Stock Exchange is among the worst performers in the EU, losing some 30 percent since March. The CEO of Mapfre MSV Life plc, David…

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Malta: Brian Tonna and Karl Cini refuse to answer public inquiry questions

In-Nazzjon reports that Brian Tonna and Karl Cini refused to answer any questions in the Caruana Public inquiry on Wednesday citing another pending magisterial inquiry. The pair are currently on…

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Malta: Minister Carmelo Abela denies claims about criminal activity

In-Nazzjon sends questions to Minister Carmelo Abela following allegations of criminal involvement by a senior Labour politician. The minister denied the claims and said he will not allow anyone to…

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Malta: Journalist offered cash by Yorgen Fenech’s lawyer

The Times says that one of its journalists was offered hundreds of euros at the end of a 20-minute meeting with members of Yorgen Fenech’s legal team. Lawyer Gianluca Caruana…

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Malta: Debarred PN candidate submits nomination for MP seat

Malta Today leads with Ryan Mercieca’s nomination to fill the vacant PN parliamentary seat in the 13th District, despite the party disassociating itself with him. The PN took the decision…

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Malta: New investment in niche industry

L-Orizzont quotes Economy Minister Silvio Schembri who announced new investment by companies in the drones industry. Schembri said that drones are a new growing niche within the wider aviation industry.…

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Malta: MFSA appoints independent panel to look into CEO’s Vegas trip

The Malta Financial Services Authority’s board of governors has appointed an independent panel to “initiate an assessment of the facts reported in the local media to safeguard the interest of…

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Malta: Seven vie for Miriam Dalli’s vacated seat in European Parliament

Seven Labour Party candidates will be vying for Miriam Dalli’s seat in the European Parliament when the casual election is held on Thursday. Cyrus Engerer, Felix Busuttil, Josef Caruana, Lorna…

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Malta: Two found with drugs arrested in two separate operations

Two men, a Maltese and an Algerian, were arrested in two separate operations by the District Police and the Anti-Drug Squad. Both were caught in possession of a quantity of…

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Malta: Record number of new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours

The Independent says that the daily number of new Covid-19 cases reached a record of 218 on Monday, surpassing the 204 cases registered on 17 October. Authorities said that a…

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Malta: Joseph Muscat dismisses reports on relocation plans

L-Orizzont speaks to former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat about reports that he is planning to relocate his family to the UAE. Muscat denied the rumours and said that the ‘speculations’…

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Malta: Silvio Valletta saw no harm in travelling with Yorgen Fenech

The Times reports on the Caruana Galizia public inquiry on Monday during which former Police Assistant Commissioner Silvio Valletta confirmed that he had travelled with businessman Yorgen Fenech but did…

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Malta: Police Assistant Commissioner felt obliged to answer to Keith Schembri

In-Nazzjon follows the testimony of former Police Assistant Commissioner Silvio Valletta who said that chief of staff Keith Schembri used to call him for information about his work, and he…

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Malta: PN leader calls for widespread Covid-19 rapid testing

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who criticised the government for its ‘indifference’ in the face of the pandemic. Grech insisted on rapid testing across all testing centres, not just…

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Malta: SME Chamber demands help for closed-down businesses

The Independent publishes an interview with SME Chamber CEO Abigail Mamo as bars and clubs begin a 30-day shutdown period until the end of November. Mamo said that a month…

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Malta: Cuschieri was a witness in a casino case when he holidayed with Fenech

The Times says that suspended MFSA chief Joseph Cuschieri had travelled to Las Vegas with Yorgen Fenech while he was a witness in a lawsuit against the businessman’s casino business…

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Malta: PM against regulators holding positions in the private sector

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who declared that he disagrees with persons heading regulatory authorities who also operate in the private sector. He said that he will give directions…

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Malta: Suspected hitman alleges criminal involvement of senior politician in HSBC bank heist in 2010

The Sunday Times says that one of the suspected hitmen in the Caruana Galizia assassination is claiming that a former high-ranking PL politician was involved in the 2010 HSBC bank…

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Malta: Enemalta left with €400,000 hole after failed project

Malta Today reports that Enemalta has been left with €400,000 in unpaid bills by a video streaming company that set up shop in Malta in 2017 before disappearing. The paper…

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Malta: Joseph Cuschieri sits on ECB supervisory board

The Independent on Sunday says that suspended MFSA CEO Joseph Cuschieri is a representative of Malta on the European Central Bank’s supervisory board. Asked about any actions against him, a…

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Malta: Covid-19 test not administered on all arrivals

Il-Mument says that the Covid-19 rapid swab test is not being conducted on every arriving passenger at the airport. The paper says that, meanwhile, inmates in quarantine at the Gozo…

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Malta: UN proposals on children’s rights become the law

Illum says that Malta is transposing into law proposals by the UN convention about the rights of children. The recommendations, which were ratified in 1990, cover rights related to change…

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Malta: Two-thirds of people who lost their jobs this year back in employment

It-Torċa reports the 60 percent of people who lost their jobs in March have found new employment and that Eurostat figures for September show that Malta registered the lowest rate…

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Malta: Immigrant population at around 3,500 in centres

Kullħadd says that there are currently around 3,500 immigrants in Malta held at detention centres and other five open centres. The paper says despite a low number of arrivals this…

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Malta: MFSA CEO and general counsel suspend themselves

The Times leads with the self-suspension of financial services authority CEO Joseph Cuschieri and general counsel Edwina Licari following news that they travelled to Las Vegas in 2018 in a…

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Malta: PN lashes out at PM’s defence of MFSA chief

In-Nazzjon quotes a PN statement calling for Prime Minister Robert Abela to shoulder responsibility for defending suspended MFSA CEO Joseph Cuschieri a day after revelations about his trip to Las…

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Malta: Covid-19 casualties rise to 61

The Independent reports on the death of a 68-year-old man on Friday who was infected with Covid-19. The man is the 61st victim of the disease and tested positive on…

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Malta: Girl scurried out of country tracked down in Germany

L-Orizzont reports that a girl in foster care who was taken out of Malta by her mother has been tracked down in Germany after a joint operation with Europol. The…

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Malta: Valletta residents wake up to find cars destroyed and crashed into on Marsamxett Road

A group of Valletta residents woke up on Friday morning to find their cars practically destroyed in what is clearly a high-speed hit-and-run along the Marsamxett Road. At least four…

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Malta: Students in post secondary and tertiary institutions can follow their online lessons from school

Education Minister Owen Bonnici has said that where post secondary and tertiary education is concerned it is not beneficial for students for all lessons to be held online. He said…

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Malta: OPM official joined LA trip paid for by Yorgen Fenech

The Times reveals that former OPM official Charlene Bianco Farrugia joined a trip to Las Vegas funded by businessman Yorgen Fenech in 2018. The travelling party included financial services authority…

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Malta: Government joins appeal case again EU trucking directive

L-Orizzont says that Malta has filed a joint appeal with six other EU members before the European Court of Justice against a new directive regulating conditions for truck drivers. MEP…

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Malta: Gozitan cardinal-elect promises simplicity after elevation

The Independent publishes an interview with cardinal-elect Mario Grech who said he was surprised to be named for the rank in the Church. Fr Grech said that he wants to…

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Malta: Covid-19 victims rise to 60

In-Nazzjon says that the number of Covid-19 casualties rose to 60 on Thursday after three more patients died from the virus. There are currently 1,937 active cases as consultants urge…

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Malta: President says development in Gozo shouldn’t take place at the cost of nature

President of Malta George Vella stressed on the importance that development in Gozo does not take place at the expense of the natural environment, which is one of the main…

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Malta: Country and Libya sign technical cooperation agreement on maritime and aviation affairs

Malta and Libya have signed an agreement in principle for technical cooperation in the maritime and aviation sectors. This includes ports, security, the investigation of incidents and training. The agreement…

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Malta: Casual elections for seats vacated by Frederick Azzopardi, Miriam Dalli

A casual election will be held next week to fill the seat vacated by Frederick Azzopardi on the 13th District, the Electoral Commission said today. Azzopardi died last week but…

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Malta: ‘Lovable’ priest becomes 60th COVID-19 death

Tributes have been paid to a 76-year-old priest, who has become Malta's latest COVID-19 victim. Fr Lino Cardona has been described as 'lovable' and 'jovial' by the students he taught…

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Malta: French bankers ordered to appear in Maltese court

The Malta Business Weekly reports that the CEO and the Chairman of French bank BNP Paribas have been ordered to appear before a Maltese court in a case filed by…

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Malta: Panama Papers investigation making progress

The Independent quotes Economic Crimes Unit head Alexandra Mamo who said that a judicial probe into the Panama Papers is at a ‘crucial stage’. Mamo was testifying before the Caruana…

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Malta: Bars want revision of Covid-19 regulations

Business Today says that bar owners are hoping for the government to reconsider its decision to close down clubs and bars. They say that the new Covid-19 measures are ‘discriminatory’…

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