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Malta: Charmaine Gauci briefings back on Friday

Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci will be returning to the screens more regularly with weekly briefings on the COVID-19 situation as from Friday. Source: Times of Malta Updated 15:35pm

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Malta: Roberta Metsola withdraws from PN leadership race, rebel MPs backing Bernard Grech

Roberta Metsola has publicly declared that she will not be contesting the Nationalist Party leadership race. Source: Malta Today Updated 15:35pm

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Malta: Bernard Grech set to be Delia’s sole rival in leadership race

Bernard Grech is set to become the sole candidate seeking to dethrone embattled PN leader Adrian Delia in the upcoming leadership election. Source: Newsbook Updated 15:40pm

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Malta: Case of Covid-19 at Simblija care home – visits have been stopped

A resident at the Simblija care home has tested positive for Covid-19. Source: TVM Updated 15:40pm

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Malta: Malta at risk of being removed from UK’s travel green list

Malta is reportedly at risk of being removed from the UK’s travel green list owing to the recent rise in cases of Covid-19. Source: The Malta Independent Updated 15:45pm

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Malta: Maltese and Gozitans will have a new identity card in the coming months

In the coming months, Maltese and Gozitan citizens will have a new identity card. Source: One News Updated 15:45pm

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Malta: Archdiocese of Malta has announced that it has € 8 million in losses for 2020

The Archdiocese of Malta has suffered a major financial blow in the wake of this pandemic. And during the year 2020 it is expected between six and eight million euros…

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Malta: Therese Comodini Cachia to run for PN Leader

Business Today reports that Therese Comodini Cachia confirmed her intention to contest the PN leadership race. The MP was chosen by the party’s parliamentary group as Opposition Leader after the…

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Malta: Melvin Theuma recovers speaking abilities

The Times reports that state witness Melvin Theuma is able to talk unaided again, two weeks after being discovered with a slashed throat. Sources told the paper that the self-confessed…

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Malta: Doctors start industrial actions from today

In-Nazzjon says that the Medical Association will begin industrial actions from today and the Nurses’ Union is set to orders strikes from tomorrow. Healthcare unions said the Covid-19 contagion measures…

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Malta: GWU seeks compromise between health and economy

L-Orizzont speaks with General Workers Union secretary general Josef Bugeja ahead of a meeting of social partners to discuss recent Covid-19 developments. Bugeja said the union is insisting on a…

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Malta: Reproduction number hits 1.39

The Malta Business Weekly says that the coronavirus reproductive number in Malta now stands at 1.39, climbing above 1.0 for the first time since May. Malta currently has the ninth…

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Malta: Covid-19 cases near 250

The Independent reports that the number of active Covid-19 cases has risen to nearly 250 after another 20 infections were registered on Wednesday. About a 100 of these are migrants…

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Malta: PN Leadership race: One candidate for change?

The PN leadership elections only has one candidate so far, Dr. Adrian Delia. Whether it will be the paid up members who will vote directly or not depends on how…

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Malta: MUMN to go ahead with industrial action, warns of partial lockdown in a week if high cases continue

The Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses will join the Medical Association of Malta in going ahead with their planned industrial action after talks with the government failed to reach a compromise.…

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Malta: €3,000 fine for event organisers breaching COVID-19 social distancing rules

Event organisers caught breaching social distancing rules introduced to stop the spread of COVID-19 will be fined €3,000 for every breach. The fine was made official through a legal notice…

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Malta: Migrants rescued by oil tanker on their way to Malta

A group of 27 migrants rescued by a Maersk oil tanker, Etienne, in international waters off Libya are heading to Malta, according to ship tracking websites. It is unclear whether…

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Malta: 20 new cases of COVID-19, 2 further recoveries

1,839 swab tests carried out in the last 24 hours have resulted in 20 new cases of Covid-19, with a further two recoveries. This brings the total number of active…

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Malta: UNHCR claims Libya risky for migrants

L-Orizzont quotes a report by the UN Refugee Agency which declares Libya an unsafe country for migrants to be returned to. The document publishes a series of witness accounts describing…

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Malta: PN leadership applications close in five days

The Independent reports that the PN Electoral Commission issued a call for applications for those interested in the leadership contest. Applications must be sent in writing to the commission by…

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Malta: Chamber of Commerce wants lower VAT in hospitality and travel

Malta Today reports on a series of recommendations by the Chamber of Commerce to support the travel and hospitality sector. Among the proposals, the Chamber is arguing for a reduction…

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Malta: Medical Association dissatisfied with government plans

The Times reports that the medical association is not satisfied with the government’s plans to contain Covid-19 following a meeting with the Health Ministry. Association president Martin Balzan refused to…

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Malta: Coronavirus active patients increase to 215

In-Nazzjon reports that the number of active Covid-19 cases rose to 215 after another 14 new cases were registered on Tuesday. The paper says that the cause of infection in…

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Malta: Teachers’ union ‘not consulted’ on schools’ reopening plan

The Union of Professional Educators – Voice of the Workers has complained it was not consulted on scenarios presented in a contingency syllabus implementation plan should schools stay closed after…

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Malta: 16 new COVID-19 cases, five linked to Santa Venera feast

16 new cases of COVID-19 have been registered overnight, according to the latest figures released by the Health Ministry. Source: Malta Today Updated 15:45pm

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Malta: MAM, Chamber of Pharmacists and Repubblika react to Prime Minister’s speech

After the Prime Minister’s speech yesterday , the Maltese Medical Association (MAM) said that it was disappointed that the Prime Minister had blamed the increase in the cases of Covid-19 on immigrants.…

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Malta: Malta’s Got Talent auditions postponed

In view of the increase in coronavirus cases, the producers of the Malta’s Got Talent programme which is expected to be broadcast on TVM from next October, have announced that…

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Malta: Government insists situation is ‘absolutely under control’ as Prime Minister calls MCESD meeting

The government has insisted that the situation is “absolutely under control” as the Prime Minister called a meeting with the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development. Source: The Malta…

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Malta: PL administration in a meeting with MHRA regarding the future of tourism in Malta

The Labor Party Administration met with the Maltese Hotel and Restaurant Association, MHRA, during which the progress made in the tourism sector was discussed, but also a thinking forward of…

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Malta: Open call to those interested

As of this week, the PN has started welcoming the names of those who are interested in contesting for the post of PN Leader. Source: Net News Updated 15:55pm

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Malta: EU leaders call for Malta Agreement revision

L-Orizzont reports that EU ministers have discussed the recent rise in migration into Europe and said that the Malta Agreement about sharing of arriving immigrants reached in 2019 is not…

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Malta: Foreign Affairs Ministry requests investigation into Neville Gafa’ comments

In-Nazzjon says that the Foreign Affairs Ministry filed for a police investigation into Neville Gafa’ following complaints by Italian journalist Nello Scavo who said the former OPM official was threatening…

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Malta: Call for applications for PN Leader opens today

The Independent says no contender for the PN leadership has confirmed intentions to challenge Adrian Delia as the party today opens a call for applications. Therese Comodini Cachia, Roberta Metsola,…

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Malta: Schools planning for possible delay in restart

The Times reports that schools are set to re-open on September 28, but education authorities are setting up contingency plans for online learning in case the day is pushed back…

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Malta: €4.2 million project to regenerate Maglio Garden

A regeneration project is underway at the Maglio Garden in Floriana by the Grand Harbour Regeneration Corporation (GHRC) with a total investment of €4.2 million. This investment is intended to…

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Malta: Maltese online casino linked to Italian mafia processed payments through Wirecard

A Maltese online casino which has been linked with money laundering for the ’Ndrangheta, one of Europe’s most dangerous mafia organisations, used Wirecard to process its payments, the Financial Times reported…

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Malta: Jurassic World filming comes to Malta this month

The latest instalment of the Jurassic World movie franchise will start shooting in Malta this month after the introduction of “strict COVID-19 measures”, according to the film commissioner. The €200…

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Malta: Promised reforms in building and construction sector have failed to materialise, architects tell Prime Minister

Architects have accused the government of reneging on a commitment last year to reform the building and construction sector. None of the reforms promised in August last year after a…

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Malta: 14 new cases of COVID-19 in Malta

Monday has woken up to 14 new cases of Covid-19 in Malta. This results from 1,438 swab tests carried out over the last 24 hours. There are presently 199 active…

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Malta: Konrad Mizzi associated engaged to prep Enemalta officials

The Times reports that a close associate of former Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi, David Galea, had been tasked with preparing Enemalta officials to answer questions about the Electrogas deal by…

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Malta: PN planning to have new leader in place by Independence

The Independent speaks to PN Secretary General Francis Zammit Dimech who said that the party’s leadership election is expected to be held in the first half of September to have…

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Malta: Artists call out poor employment standards

L-Orizzont says that the arts and culture sector is among the worst-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Professionals in creative industries told the paper that there is a lack of employment…

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Malta: Police arrest two more men in connection with Mqabba gunning

In-Nazzjon says two men have been arrested in connection with the Mqabba shooting last week. One of them is the brother of Saviour Gaffarena, who was killed in the attack,…

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Malta: Migrants at sea lose contact with NGO, prompting fears of a Libya pushback

A group of 71 migrants floating in Maltese waters went out of contact on Sunday morning, with an NGO saying it feared the boat would be pushed back to Libya.…

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Malta: Roberta Metsola considering all options as PN leadership race beckons

Roberta Metsola has hinted at a negotiated strategy to have a new leader of the Nationalist Party, adding that she was considering all options. Source: Malta Today Updated: 14:05pm

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Malta: 21 new COVID-19 cases in Malta

The number of active cases of Covid-19 has continued to increase. In the latest medical bulletin for the past 24 hours, covering up to 12 noon on Saturday, the health…

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Malta: Over 60 turtle eggs hatch at Ramla l-Ħamra

Over 60 loggerhead turtle eggs have hatched at Ramla l-Ħamra overnight, in what has been the first turtle nest recorded in Gozo in the past 70 years. Source: Newsbook Updated:…

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Malta: Chamber of SMEs to hold informative meeting over latest Covid-19 regulations

The Chamber of SMEs will be organising, together with the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA), a meeting dedicated to informing owners of restaurants, bars, wedding halls, clubs as well as event…

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Malta: Malta MedAir’s first flight

Malta MedAir made its first flight this morning to Chopin Airport in Warsaw, Poland. Source: Net News Updated: 14:15pm

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Malta: 400 fewer people on the unemployment register

In the last seven weeks, the unemployment register has experienced a sharp decline, with about four hundred people who have now found employment. Source: One News Updated: 14:15pm

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Malta: PN General Council votes for new leadership contest

Il-Mument says that 56 percent of the PN General Council voted in favour of the motion to open a fresh party leader contest whereas 44 percent voted to hold a…

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Malta: PN leader candidate will go through vetting process

The Sunday Times says that the PN Electoral Commission, headed by Peter Fenech, will now open a three-day window for expressions of interest for hopeful candidates. These will then go…

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Malta: Covid-19 cases reach March numbers

Malta Today says that coronavirus cases have reached the same numbers as during the lockdown period in March, rising to 171 in the last days. Many of the new patients…

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Malta: PL deputy leader says party should help formulate policy

The Independent on Sunday carries an interview with the new PL deputy leader Daniel Micallef. He said that the role of the party is not to be a ‘supporter’s club’…

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Malta: Adrian Delia says he will re-contest for PN leader

Illum says that incumbent PN Leader Adrian Delia has confirmed that he will re-contest for the role after losing a vote of confidence by the General Council. He called for…

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Malta: Open-market businesses raise concerns

It-Torċa says that open-market vendors are worried for their future amid uncertainty over the way markets operate. Sellers said that neither them nor the General Workers Union representing them have…

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Malta: Registered unemployment rate lowest in euro area

Kullħadd reports that Malta registered the lowest rate of unemployment in the euro zone during the second quarter. The paper says that while registered unemployment keeps rising in other member…

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