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Malta: MFSA launches its FinTech Regulatory Sandbox

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has officially launched its FinTech Regulatory Sandbox which will provide legal certainty to industry players, whilst ensuring effective investor protection, market integrity and financial…

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Malta: Former Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar denies he took any money in connection with the proclamation

Former Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar has vehemently denied that he took any money to give the proclamation to Melvin Theuma. He said that as long was in the Police Force…

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Malta: PM says EU will not add financial services tax

Malta Today asks Prime Minister Robert Abela whether the EU will introduce any taxes on financial services to raise money for the new Covid-19 recovery fund. Abela replied that this…

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Malta: Henley & Partners cut out of new citizenship programme

The Times reveals that a newly planned citizenship-by-investment scheme to replace the IIP will no longer include a concessionaire. The government is set to be held liable for losses incurred…

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Malta: Robert Abela says EU package double 2013 allocation

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela at the end of the EU Council discussion over the bloc’s new budget. Abela said that the €2.25 billion financial package secured by Malta…

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Malta: Government silent of Vitals MoU

The Independent says that a freedom of information request for the publication of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the government and Vitals Global Healthcare went unanswered by the OPM.…

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Malta: PN Leader aiming for action in Thursday’s Executive Committee meeting

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that decisive action needs to be taken by the party’s Executive Committee on Thursday to rebuild public trust. Delia said that the…

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Malta: Majority PN MPs hit back after Delia seeks disciplinary action against youth wing

The PN MPs who voted against party leader Adrian Delia in a confidence vote earlier this month are accusing him of doing his utmost to sow division after it was…

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Malta: Failure to exhibit phone tap warrants in Daphne case may compromise evidence legality, court warns

Failure to exhibit phone tapping warrants against George Degiorgio could have consequences on the legality of evidence at a later stage, the Constitutional Court has warned. Degiorgio is one of…

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Malta: ‘He pointed the gun at my forehead’ – victim describes armed robbery on beach

A man has described the terrifying moment a hooded man pointed a gun at his forehead as he was relaxing at a beach on Monday afternoon. Joseph Galea and a…

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Malta: Malta secures €2.25 billion in EU budget and coronavirus recovery funds

Malta has received its largest ever EU funds allocation, €2.25 billion, for the financial period of 2021-2027. Abela negotiated a package worth €2.25 billion that includes €1.923 billion from the…

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Malta: Number of active cases of Covid-19 in Malta unchanged – still four cases

No new cases of Covid-19 in Malta have been identified over the past 24 hours after 959 swab tests were carried out. In their daily update, the health authorities stated…

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Malta: Standards Commissioner to introduce new ethical guidelines for MPs

The Times reports that Commissioner for Standards in Public Life George Hyzler is to unveil an updated code of ethics for MPs in response to anomalies about acceptance of gifts.…

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Malta: Public Health Superintendent calls for caution

The Independent speaks to Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci after reports of large crowds celebrating village feasts. Prof Gauci said that the threat of the virus is still present and…

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Malta: Five pending cases in the 2013 oil scandal

L-Orizzont quotes the Attorney General who confirmed that there are currently five cases associated with the oil scandal that came to the fore during the 2013 general elections. The Attorney…

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Malta: Disagreement between Qala mayor and councillor

In-Nazzjon writes about a ‘growing rift’ between Qala mayor Paul Buttigieg and councillors Joseph Buttigieg, both elected on the PL ticket. The mayor is close to former minister Justyne Caruana…

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Malta: One new COVID-19 case found

A new COVID-19 case was reported on Monday, with the health authorities describing the patient as a close contact of a previously known case. In total, 583 coronavirus tests were…

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Malta: Institutional reform giving Malta moral authority in EU budget negotiations – Abela

The institutional reforms implemented by the government in the past months are giving Malta a stronger moral authority in difficult EU-level negotiations on a €1 trillion budget, Robert Abela said.…

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Malta: Fourth day of EU summit: No agreement following night-long consultations

The European Council summit on the EU budget and the post-coronavirus Recovery Fund has officially entered its fourth day. The Council resumed its meetings at 5.30am and postponed shortly afterwards…

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Malta: 10 new ventilators bring Steward’s coronavirus-related investment up to €6m

Ten new units have brought the total number of ventilators in the Gozo General Hospital up to 25, as the total Covid-19 pandemic-related investment made by Steward Health Care Malta…

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Malta: Commission approves €720,000 Maltese scheme to support Bluefin tuna fishermen

The European Commission has approved a €720,000 Maltese scheme to support self-employed Bluefin tuna fishermen that are affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Source: The Malta Independent Updated 15:50pm

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Malta: NSO statistics show how in June we started to recover well in the number of passengers commuting between islands

Statistics published by the National Statistics Office (NSO) show that in June there was a significant increase in journeys and passengers crossing between Malta and Gozo. Source: One News Updated…

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Malta: An increase of thousands of people applying for unemployment benefits

As unemployment in our country continues to rise above the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people registering for unemployment benefits with the Department of Health has also…

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Malta: US diplomat says it is not too late to pass Moneyval test

The Times publishes an interview with Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy, Mark Schapiro, who said that there is still a slim chance for Malta to escape grey-listing by Moneyval.…

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Malta: Work Safety watchdog says accidents are going down

The Independent carries an interview with Occupational Health and Safety Authority CEO Mark Gauci who said that accidents at work are on the decrease despite greater coverage by the media,…

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Malta: Migrants find new way out of the country

L-Orizzont says that police have been alerted to a new method used by migrants to escape the country, by hooking themselves up to the underside of trailers carrying containers to…

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Malta: Adrian Delia remains resolute in his position

In-Nazzjon quotes Nationalist Leader Adrian Delia who said that he is more determined to turn the PN into the people’s party following attempts to oust him. Delia said he has…

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On This Day…

1881 - Sioux Indian Chief Sitting Bull, surrenders to US federal troops 1917 - The Corfu Declaration was issued, calling for the establishment of a unified Yugoslav state following World War I 1921 - Congresswoman Alice Mary Robertson becomes the first…

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Malta: Many have once again expressed their hope in the PN – Therese Comodini Cachia

In an interview with Newsbook.com.mt, Dr Therese Comodini Cachia, aspiring leader of the Partit Nazzjonalista said that the electorate needs to start seeing that the PN stands for truth, justice and…

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Malta: Coronavirus – One new case takes number of active cases up to five

One new case of Coronavirus was registered in Malta throughout Saturday, health authorities said on Sunday. With no new recoveries being registered, the number of active cases has edged up…

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Malta: AG saw no legal basis to seal off Pilatus on Egrant night

Attorney General Peter Grech advised the police there was no legal basis on which they could seal off Pilatus Bank on the night former prime minister Joseph Muscat was linked…

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Malta: Institutional reform giving Malta moral authority in EU budget negotiations – Abela

The institutional reforms implemented by the government in the past months are giving Malta a stronger moral authority in difficult EU-level negotiations on a €1 trillion budget, Robert Abela said.…

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Malta: PN leader says he will continue the fight to return the three hospitals to the people

Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia stated during a telephone link-up on NET FM that he will implement the promise for the PN to again become the people’s party. Delia added…

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Malta: AG advised against sealing of Pilatus Bank

The Sunday Times reveals that the Attorney General advised the police against sealing Pilatus Bank in Ta’ Xbiex, the night that Daphne Caruana Galizia reported that the secret company Egrant…

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Malta: Equal trust in Adrian Delia and Therese Comodini Cachia

Malta Today publishes survey results showing that Therese Comodini Cachia’s current trust rating among PN voters stands at 31 percent, similar to leader Adrian Delia at 32.7 percent. Nationally, both…

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Malta: PN Leader blames poor polling on internal division

The Independent on Sunday publishes an interview with PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that he would only be prepared to resign if he felt that his leadership was going…

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Malta: Adrian Delia set to present new plans for the PN this week

Il-Mument follows an interview with PN Leader Adrian Delia of 103 Radio where he said that he will continue to take decisions in the best interest of the party. Delia…

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Malta: Constitutional law scholar says President’s decisions should not be challenged

It-Torċa quotes Constitutional Law academic Miguel Balzan who said that the President’s decision on the Opposition Leader cannot be challenged before the Constitutional Courts because it would undermine the Presidency…

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Malta: Healthcare deal was handled by Konrad Mizzi

Illum reviews that National Auditor’s report on the privatisation of three public hospitals which found a lack of due diligence and poor feasibility processes. The paper says that the concession…

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Malta: Public assets make €172M in profits since 2013

Kullħadd quotes figures by the National Statistics Office which show that the value of public entities increased threefold since 2013, with profits amounting to a combined €172 million in seven…

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Malta: Gov voucher system back in operation following malfunction

The system that operates the use of the €20 vouchers that the Government is distributing is now back in operation after a technical failure. On Facebook, Mimcol, which is the…

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Malta: Chamber welcomes Safer Neighbourhood Scheme

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry today welcomed the ‘Safer Neighbourhood Scheme’ presented by The Malta Developers Association on Friday. This is considered a step in the right direction…

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Malta: 10,000 companies taken off registry

Around 10,000 defunct companies have been struck off the Malta Business Registry, in another move intended to improve the country’s reputation. Companies were taken off the list when they failed…

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Malta: Public invited to physically attend PA meetings

The Planning Authority has announced that representees and the public may attend the Planning Commission’s Meeting in Public next Wednesday, 4 months after moving to online-only meetings because of the…

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Malta: New Coronavirus case in Malta

The Health Ministry announced that a new coronavirus case was registered in Malta in the past 24 hours. The new case is an imported one, with the positive person had…

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Malta: MDA proposes reimbursement for third-party fees

The Independent covers a press conference by the Developers Association which is proposing that members pay for architect fees for third-party neighbours adjacent to construction sites. The paper follows the…

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Malta: Standards Commissioner says Muscat did not pay for Dubai trips himself

The Times leads with a report by the Standards Commissioner on a trip to Dubai by Joseph Muscat in December. The investigation contradicted claims by the former Prime Minister that…

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Malta: Migrant boat brought to shore

L-Orizzont says that 63 migrants disembarked in Malta on Friday after finding themselves in distress in Malta’s Search and Rescue zone. NGO Alarm Phone first reported a boat in distress…

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Malta: Kurt Farrugia recalls seeing Yorgen Fenech in Castille

In-Nazzjon quotes Kurt Farrugia who told the Caruana Galizia public inquiry that he saw Yorgen Fenech in Castille once “possibly for a meeting with Keith Schembri”. The only other occasion…

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Malta: Rescued migrants being brought to Malta

A group of 63 migrants rescued from their sinking boat in Malta’s search and rescue zone will be brought to Malta, a spokeswoman for the Armed Forces of Malta has…

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Malta: Number of active Covid-19 cases in Malta now down to three – another person recovers and no new cases identified

The Health Authorities have announced that no new cases of Covid-19 in Malta have been identified over the past 24 hours after 930 swab tests were carried out Source: TVM…

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Malta: Mattia Preti masterpiece now on display to the public at MUZA

Mattia Preti’s ‘Boethius and Philosophy’, oil on canvas masterpiece is the latest addition to the National Collection and will now be on display for viewing by the public at Malta’s…

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Malta: “Mizzi and Schembri have always denied their involvement in the Panama Papers” – Kurt Farrugia

“When the story came out on the Panama Papers and later the 17 Black company and Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri were mentioned and I talked to them about it,…

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Malta: John Paul Woods to be indicted for murder of Charlene Farrugia

John Paul Woods is to be indicted for the gruesome murder of 25-year-old carer Charlene Farrugia 12 years ago, after a court found sufficient evidence for a bill of indictment…

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Malta: Work is underway to update on the Business Register

The MBR, is working to identify companies that have not yet submitted information about the owner who benefits from that company. This is so that companies that have not submitted…

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Malta: Melvin Theuma denies paying Police Commissioner to be granted pardon

The Times leads with the cross-examination of state witness Melvin Theuma who denied that he paid former Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar €30.000 to recommend his pardon. The paper says that…

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Malta: Fenech defence says missing recordings could be decisive

In-Nazzjon reports that Yorgen Fenech’s defence is arguing in court that a missing file from the audio recordings recorded by Melvin Theuma could prove that the state witness was not…

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