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Malta: PM outlines five-point economic vision

L-Orizzont leads with the economic vision announced by the Prime Minister on Tuesday. The model is based on five principles: good governance, quality of life, education, improvements in infrastructure, and…

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Malta: Floating quarantine centre may cost up to €150,000 a day

The Times reveals that the government’s plan to keep rescued migrants who are infected with Covid-19 on a ship will cost between €12,400 to €150,000 daily, according to expressions of…

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Malta: Education Minister committed to reopening of schools

The Independent asks Education Minister Owen Bonnici about plans for reopening of schools in September. Bonnici said that the government’s priority is to make classes safe enough to welcome students…

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Malta: Compilation of evidence in Għaxaq murder case to start next week

In-Nazzjon reports that the compilation of evidence against Salvu Dalli, accused of killing his son at his house in Għaxaq, will take place today week. Antoine Dalli. 37, was found…

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Malta: Everyone wants schools to reopen in September – minister

Educators want schools to reopen in September, Education Minister Owen Bonnici said on Tuesday, adding that “everyone” was insisting they want to see this happen. Source: Times of Malta Updated:…

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Malta: Gold fraudster wanted by Maltese police arrested in France and extradited

A gold fraudster wanted in Malta was arrested by the French authorities and extradited to face justice for a crime he committed seven years ago. Source: Malta Today Updated: 16:20pm

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Malta: PA extends buffer zone to protect spatial context of Villa Barbaro

The Grade 1 scheduled building of Villa Barbaro in Tarxien, which is one of Malta’s oldest standing country houses has been given further protection after the Planning Authority in collaboration…

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Malta: Cabinet and Chamber of Commerce hold discussion on Malta’s economy

At the beginning of the cabinet meeting in which the Chamber of Commerce took part, the Prime Minister Robert Abela listed a number of points of principle that would serve…

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Malta: Covid-19: 2,100 calls for help; people with mental health issues ‘at risk’

As Malta is experiencing a rise of COVID-19 infections, it is inevitable that fear, panic and anxiety increase as well, the Alliance for Mental Health said in a statement. The COVID-19…

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Malta: Police are investigating how Melvin Theuma’s recordings came out

Police are investigating how and who released recordings of conversations between the middleman in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and what was likely his business partner with Yorgen…

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Malta: Dar tal-Providenza has been given a grant of more than € 560,000

Dar tal-Providenza has been given a grant of more than € 560,000. This grant is part of the funding for the Operational Assistance Scheme which was announced for the GIP…

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Malta: Police launch probe into audio leak

The Times says that the police are investigating the leak of audio recordings that form part of the evidence in the Caruana Galizia case. Five short clips were posted on…

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Malta: Third application for PN leadership was rejected

In-Nazzjon says that an unnamed third candidate has expressed interest in the PN leadership, but their offer was refused because the individual is not a paid-up member of the party.…

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Malta: Travel decreases amid Covid-19 fears

The Independent speaks to the president of Federated Association of Travel and Tourism Agents, Iain Tonna, who said that people are, again, reluctant to travel following a rise on Covid-19…

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Malta: PN MPs ready to make way for Bernard Grech

L-Orizzont reaches out to PN MP Hermann Schiavone who said that several representatives in the parliamentary group besides himself would be willing to give up their seat for Bernard Grech,…

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Malta: COVID-19 swabbing hub staff overworked and missing pay, claims worker

Workers manning the COVID-19 testing centres are understaffed, unmotivated and unpaid, a Maltese frontliner has said, describing deteriorating working conditions in the local swabbing centres. Source: Times of Malta Updated:…

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Malta: 23 new cases of COVID-19, four recoveries

23 new cases of COVID-19 have been registered overnight, according to the latest figures released by the Health Ministry. Source: Malta Today Updated: 14:15pm

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Malta: Why Newsbook did not publish the Theuma ‘recordings’

On Sunday almost five minutes’ worth of audio from the Melvin Theuma tapes was made public. Some media houses chose to carry the story. We did not. Since you may…

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Malta: MAM critical of gatherings of crowds over the weekend and a lack of enforcement

The Malta Medical Association (MAM) has criticised that over the weekend, parties and mass activities were held but there was a great lack of enforcement. Source: TVM Updated: 14:15pm

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Malta: €58m project for affordable housing by Projects Plus Ltd and Malita Investments PLC

Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg attended a presentation by Projects Plus Ltd and Malita Investments PLC explaining ongoing works on 16 sites in 9 different localities…

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Malta: The government gives one million euros to Hospice Malta

The Government will be giving almost one million euros to Hospice Malta over a period of three years so that it can continue its hard work. Source: One News Updated:…

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Malta: COVID-19: Reports indicate that a prison worker was found positive

An employee of the Kordin Correctional Facility tested positive for COVID-19. The employee, who is a prison guard, is believed to have caught the virus while escorting a prison inmate.|…

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Malta: Hermann Schiavone willing to step down from Opposition benches

The Independent speaks to Opposition MP Hermann Schiavone who said he would be prepared to give up his seat for Bernard Grech to be co-opted in his place, if the…

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Malta: Cigarette black market costs €10 million a year

The Times reports that some 40 million cigarettes were bought illegally in Malta in 2019, just under eight percent of the total local consumption. Cigarettes on the black market are…

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Malta: Police expected to act on Pilatus Bank investigation

In-Nazzjon says that the Economic Crimes Unit made significant steps into the case of Pilatus Bank and reveals that suspects of money laundering activities are expected to be charged in…

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Malta: Nurses call for use of face masks in public

L-Orizzont says that nurses who are members of the General Workers Union are urging authorities to impose the use of facemasks outdoors. They also thanked private organisers for cancelling their…

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Malta: 26 year old man reported missing earlier, found safe and sound (UPDATED)

Oleksandr Gonzhezharov, a 26 year old man from Ukraine, was reported missing to the Police yesterday. He was reported to be found safe and sound in the afternoon of Sunday.…

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Malta: Money set aside for cancelled Ħamrun feast donated to Dar tal-Providenza

With the popular St Cajetan feast in Ħamrun – which was to be celebrated today – cancelled, the town’s two band clubs have opted to make good use of money…

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Malta: MSC Cruises to reopen Med routes, including to Malta, after authorities give thumbs up

MSC Cruises will restart some Mediterranean routes, including one which passes through Malta, from 16 August after getting the green light from all the relevant national authorities. “The two ships…

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Malta: SME access to liquidity facilitated through Malta Development Bank scheme

The Malta Development Bank has introduced a new initiative intended to support smaller businesses take out loans under the COVID-19 guarantee scheme (CGS) without the need for high levels of…

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Malta: Leaked Melvin Theuma recording shows middleman forewarned of FIAU investigation

Excerpts from the mobile phone recordings in which Melvin Theuma, the middleman in the Caruana Galizia assassination, discussed aspects of the murder with associates, have been leaked on Soundcloud. MaltaToday…

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Malta: 54 new cases of COVID-19 in Malta, nine others recover

New cases of Covid-19 in Malta have increased by 54 over the past 24 hours. This after 1,789 swab tests were carried out. This also means today’s number is a…

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Malta: Bernard Grech approval soars among PN supporters

Malta Today publishes survey results showing that Bernard Grech enjoys the highest approval ratings among PN supporters. The leadership hopeful received a 63 percent score in the high category, compared…

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Malta: Survey puts Grech ahead of Delia in leadership race

The Sunday Times carries results by a Misco survey with 400 PN paid-up members about the leadership elections. Bernard Grech enjoys the support of 63 percent of tesserati, Adrian Delia…

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Malta: Aditus director slams acquisition of ship to house migrants

The Independent on Sunday publishes an interview with Aditus Foundation director Neil Falzon who said that the call for offers by the government for a ship to hold immigrants, normalizes…

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Malta: Commissioner for people with disability backs reopening of schools

Illum carries an interview with Oliver Scicluna, the Commissioner for the rights of people with disability, who hopes that schools reopen for students with autism and intellectual challenges. The paper…

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Malta: Basel Index ranks Malta at the bottom of the EU27

Il-Mument quotes the 2020 report of the Basel Anti Money-Laundering Index which puts Malta in the lowest position among EU members in the fight against dirty money. The paper says…

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Malta: Maltese islands among safest Covid-19 countries in the EU

Kullħadd quotes figures by the World Health Organisation measuring Covid-19 incidence, deaths, and recoveries per 100,000 inhabitants. The paper says that Malta ranks among the safest countries in the EU.…

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Malta: PN trailing PL in general election survey

It-Torċa quotes the results of a survey on general election voting intentions which puts the Labour Party ahead of the Nationalist Party by 15 percentage points. Another story says that…

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Malta: Father charged with killing his son in Għaxaq murder case

A 68-year-old man was charged on Saturday with murdering his own son inside his Għaxaq home. Source: Times of Malta Updated 15:50pm

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Malta: 40 new cases of COVID-19 bring total active cases up to 351

40 new cases of COVID-19 have been registered overnight, according to figures released by the Health Ministry. Source: Malta Today Updated 15:50pm

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Malta: Fine for not wearing mask reduced to €50 upon admittance

Not wearing a mask while inside a retail outlet or while using public transport or the ferry as well inside the Malta International Airport will make one liable to a…

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Malta: Malta urges UK not to make rash decision on green list

Malta has urged the UK not to make a rash decision on removing countries from the green list of quarantine-free travel as it insists it is still safe for travellers…

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Malta: Malta offers to host EuroPride 2023

Malta has launched its offer to host EuroPride 2023, making it to the last process for the final choice, which also includes Rotterdam in Holland and Belfast in Ireland. Source:…

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Malta: More accessibility for 3,000 farmers through European funds

The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Anton Refalo together with the Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi expressed great satisfaction with the success of the implementation…

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Malta: Father accused of killing his son in Għaxaq

In-Nazzjon identifies the man accused of killing his son on Friday in Għaxaq as Salvu Dalli, known as ‘Danger Man’. The paper says that there is a history of fighting…

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Malta: Bernard Grech formally joins PN leadership bid

The Independent reports that Adrian Delian and Bernard Grech have both submitted their interest in contesting the PN leadership race. The deadline for applications closes on Monday afternoon. Another story…

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Malta: Large-scale events forbidden to curb spike in infections

The Times reports that large events have been banned and dance floors closed in an effort to reverse the rise in coronavirus cases. Health Minister Chris Fearne urged people to…

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Malta: Prime Minister says coronavirus spread is in hand

L-Orizzont follows a press conference by the Prime Minister and Health Minister on Friday. Robert Abela said that despite the spike in infections in the last days, the Covid-19 situation…

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Malta: Bernard Grech confirms bid to unseat Delia

Lawyer Bernard Grech has formally confirmed his intention to contest the Nationalist Party’s upcoming leadership election in a bid to unseat embattled incumbent Adrian Delia. Grech announced that he had…

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Malta: Covid-19 situation under control as number of cases in hospital remains low – PM

The Covid-19 situation in Malta is still under control in spite of an increase in cases, namely because the number of people requiring medical care in hospital remains extremely low,…

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Malta: Man, 68, arrested after son shot dead in Għaxaq brawl

A man has been arrested after his son was shot dead in an argument in Għaxaq on Friday morning. Antoine Dalli, 37, was killed and his father, Salvu, 68, is now…

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Malta: Nurses’ union suspends industrial action

The Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses has halted industrial action after reaching an agreement with government over the organization of mass events. “An agreement has been reached with all…

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Malta: 49 new cases of Coronavirus in Malta – five persons recover

The Health Ministry has confirmed that 49 new cases of coronavirus have been identified in Malta in the past 24 hours, and five other persons have recovered. With these new…

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Malta: PN MPs anoint Bernard Grech

The Times reveals that the PN MPs opposed to Adrian Delia’s leadership have agreed to support Bernard Grech as a ‘unity candidate’ to challenge Adrian Delia in the forthcoming party…

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Malta: PN aspiring leaders discuss common strategy

The Independent said that potential PN leader candidates Therese Comodini Cachia, Roberta Metsola, Mark Anthony Sammut, and Bernard Grech held a series of talks this week to agree on a…

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Malta: Four children among new Covid-19 cases

In-Nazzjon reports that the coronavirus count increased by 20 cases on Thursday, and there are now 267 registered active cases. Four of the infected patients announced yesterday by the Ministry…

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