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Malta: More immigrants brought into Malta

For the second time in a week, a group of immigrants have entered our country with no comment from the Government; total silence from Castille. Source: Net News Updated 16:40pm

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Malta: President Vella meets majority of Opposition MPs

The Times reports that President George Vella spoke with the majority of Opposition MPs asking them whether they had confidence in current leader Adrian Delia. Independent MP Godfrey Farrugia told…

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Malta: Adrian Delia says he will not resign from Opposition Leader

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that he will continue to carry out his responsibilities as Opposition Leader as demanded by the party statute. Delia reaffirmed his loyalty…

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Malta: Prime Minister rejects claims he discussed Yorgen Fenech with Opposition Leader

The Independent says that Prime Minister Robert Abela confirmed reports that he met with Opposition Leader Adrian Delia last week but denied suggestions that they discussed allegations surrounding Yorgen Fenech.…

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Malta: Pitkalija reform plan announced by Agriculture Minister

L-Orizzont quotes Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo who announced a reform of the Pitkalija vegetable market. He said that the government is looking to introduce new technology to increase efficiency and…

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Malta: President ‘constitutionally bound’ to decide on opposition leader, experts say

Three constitutional experts have argued that the President must verify whether Adrian Delia has lost the support of Opposition MPs, and if so, move to appoint a replacement. Source: Times…

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Malta: Reduced ferry fares throughout July

Gozo Channel ferry fares have been reduced almost by half for the month of July. The reduction in prices applies for individuals and those commuting between the two islands using…

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Malta: Coronavirus: No new cases, as number of active cases drops to seven

No new Coronavirus cases were registered on Friday, while another two recoveries mean that Malta now only has seven active cases of the virus, health authorities have said. Source: The…

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Malta: 50 new buses for public transport fleet

As a result of an 11 million euro investment, 50 new buses will replace old buses in the public transport fleet. Source: TVM Updated 17:05pm

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Malta: Delia’s defiance is damaging both PN and country, MPs who disavowed leader say

The group of 19 MPs who voted against Adrian Delia in this week’s confidence vote have again called on the embattled PN leader to step down, both in the national…

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Malta: Telemedicine: 24 hour medical advice service

More than 15,000 people made use of a new service from the Department of Primary Care, during the pandemic months, where a medical consultation was being given through different forms…

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Malta: The population in Malta exceeds half a million

Official figures released by the NSO indicate that for the first time in history the population of the Maltese islands has exceeded half a million, with Malta remaining the smallest…

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Malta: Over 20,000 passengers in the first week

The Independent says that there have been 20,000 movements in the first week since the ports were re-opened. Tourism Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli said the government is seeking to add…

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Home: Increase in bookings with Air Malta

L-Orizzont speaks to an Air Malta representative who said that bookings with the airline are picking up. The spokesperson, however, said that it is too early to predict emerging trends…

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Malta: Delia insists nothing has changed

In-Nazzjon follows an address on TV by Adrian Delia who called for people to unite against government corruption. Delia confirmed that he was summoned by President George Vella following a…

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Malta: Therese Comodini Cachia nominated for Opposition Leader

The Times leads with the nomination of Therese Comodini Cachia as the Opposition Leader by PN MPs who voted to oust Adrian Delia from the role. President George Vella held…

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Malta: Over €2m invested in revamping the outdoor area at Valletta Waterfront

The months during which Valletta Waterfront was devoid of any business due to COVID-19 served as a time for Valletta Cruise Port to invest in projects to further enhance the…

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Malta: Malta could face ‘political and institutional meltdown,’ Employers Association warns

Malta is facing a political and institutional meltdown unless the two major parties don’t get their respective “houses in order,” the Malta Employers Association said. Source: Malta Today Updated 17:20pm

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Malta: Therese Comodini Cachia nominated as leader of the Opposition

MP Therese Comodini Cachia has been nominated by her peers to lead the Opposition. This development was revealed to Newsbook.com.mt as in a few minutes the President of the Republic…

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Malta: New Covid-19 case registered in Malta, another person recovers

A new positive Covid-19 case was registered in Malta in the past 24 hours, following 930 swab tests. Source: TVM Updated 17:20pm

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Malta: 20,000 passenger movements in first week since airport reopening

20,000 tourists have visited Malta after just one week of the airport reopening, Tourism Minster Julia Farrugia Portelli revealed on Thursday. Source: The Malta Independent Updated 17:25pm

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Malta: Government with a deficit of € 337 million in the first quarter

Official figures released by the NSO show that in the first quarter of the year - at a time when the pandemic was not yet felt - the deficit in…

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Malta: Claudio Grech touted as Opposition Leader

Business Today says that PN MP Claudio Grech is the preferred replacement to Adrian Delia among the 19 members of the parliamentary group who voted against the current leader in…

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Malta: PN MPs want Adrian Delia to resign voluntarily

The Times says that PN MPs are waiting for leader Adrian Delia to step down voluntarily. If he fails to do so, the parliamentary group is prepared to ask the…

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Malta: Prime Minister distinguishes between VGH and Steward agreements

The Independent quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who said the government will uphold the National Auditor’s report into the hospital deal with Vitals. He insisted, however, that that agreement is…

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Malta: President Vella awaits PN MPs next move

The Malta Business Weekly reports that President George Vella has cleared his major appointments for the day as the crisis within the Opposition continues to unfold. The President is expecting…

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Malta: Two-thirds of businesses report dwindling sales

In-Nazzjon says that a third of businesses reported a decrease of more than half in sales compared with last year, while another third said they lost as much 90 percent…

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Malta: GWU recognised as Malta Air employees union

L-Orizzont announces that the General Workers Union has been recognised as the major union representing Cabin Crew and Crew Supervisors employed with Malta-based Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air. The paper compares…

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Malta: €20,000 from IIP for elderly and persons with disability

A donation of €20,000 from the Citizenship by Investment Programme will be going towards an investment in homes of Aġenzija Sapport and Saint Vincent De Paul. This investment which will…

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Malta: Malta’s largest solar farm ready to power 2,200 homes

Malta’s largest solar farm has been inaugurated on Wednesday morning, ready to provide enough energy to power 2,200 homes. The solar farm is a private initative, and includes 16,896 photovoltaic…

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Malta: Only 30% of businesses can survive the current situation for more than a year – Chamber of SMEs

A survey conducted by the Chamber of SMEs has found that only 30% of business respondents think that their business can survive in the current situation due to the Coronavirus…

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Malta: Adrian Delia loses vote of confidence, but insists he will remain PN leader

Adrian Delia lost a vote of confidence at the end of a marathon parliamentary group meeting on Tuesday night, but he defiantly insisted he had no intention of stepping down…

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Malta: Former Economic Crimes chief insists police had no evidence to seize Nexia BT servers after Panama Papers

The former head of the police Economic Crime Unit has defended his decision in 2016 not to seize the servers of accountancy firm Nexia BT when the Panama Papers scandal…

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Malta: Prime Minister does not exclude a change to the post of Attorney General

In comments he gave to the media, PM Robert Abela said he did not exclude any changes to the post of Attorney General. However, he clarified that this was not…

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Malta: Delia vows to stay on

In-Nazzjon leads with comments by PN Leader Adrian Delia after losing a vote of confidence in the parliamentary group. Delia said he will stick by the choice of party paid…

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Malta: NAO says Vitals deal was agreed in advance

Malta Today leads with a report by the National Audit Office which concludes that a multi-million deal to transfer three public hospitals to Vitals was ‘predetermined’. The NAO said that…

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Malta: Auditor’s Office blames Konrad Mizzi for VGH fiasco

The Times reports on the findings of a report by the National Audit Office which says that failure in good governance in the deal with Vitals Global Healthcare ‘rests squarely’…

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Malta: Economic forecast sees 6 percent decline this year

The Independent quotes a European Commission report which says that Malta’s economy had started to slow down before the start of the Covid-19 outbreak, predicting a 6 percent decline in…

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Malta: More than 20,000 arrivals in the first week

L-Orizzont says that more than 20,000 inbound tourists visited Malta in the first week since the reopening of ports. There were 220 flights and 11 trips by catamaran, with the…

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On This Day…

1099 - First Crusade: 15,000 starving Christian soldiers march in religious procession around Jerusalem as its Muslim defenders look on 1497 - Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama departs on his…

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Malta: Alden confirmed as PD leader

Timothy Alden has been confirmed as leader of the Partit Demokratiku in the party’s annual general meeting, which served to select its new executive. Source: Newsbook Updated 15:10pm

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Malta: Shocking footage shows desperation of migrants aboard cargo ship

The situation on board the Lebanese livestock cargo ship Talia has deteriorated rapidly and is becoming "unsustainable", Captain Mohammad Shaaban told MaltaToday, relaying the plight of 52 rescued migrants. Source:…

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Malta: € 5 million generated in the economy from sports related tourism

In the last year, football-related sports tourism has left five million euros in the Maltese economy. Source: One News Updated 15:20pm

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Malta: Malta’s economic problems began long before Covid

A detailed European Commission report confirms that the blow to the economy began before the effects of the pandemic - a confirmation that the red light for the Government had…

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Malta: European Commission predicts 6% decrease in Malta’s GDP in 2020, but 6.3% bounce-back in 2021

The European Commission has predicted that Malta’s gross domestic product will drop by 6% in 2020 owing to Covid-19, but then stage a bounce back by 6.3% in 2021. Source:…

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Malta: New Covid-19 case registered in Malta, another person recovers

A new positive Covid-19 case was registered in Malta in the past 24 hours, following 930 swab tests. Source: TVM Updated 15:05pm

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Malta: It was Libya that helped us during COVID-19 – Robert Abela

Libya helped Malta deal with the migration issue during the first half of the year as the world battled the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Robert Abela said, calling out the…

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On This Day…

1520 - Battle of Otumba, Mexico: Hernán Cortés and the Tlaxcalans defeat a numerically superior Aztec force 1807 - The first of the Treaties of Tilsit was signed between France…

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Malta: Libyan PM attends migration office inauguration

L-Orizzont reports on the inauguration of an immigration coordination centre by Prime Minister Robert Abela and Libyan counterpart Fayez al-Sarraj. The two countries will cooperate to stem the flow of…

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Malta: Attorney General cautioned against retrieval of evidence from Nexia BT servers

The Times reveals that Attorney General Peter Grech advised against steps by the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit to seize Nexia BT’s servers in the wake of the Panama Papers revelations…

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Malta: Robert Abela hails Malta-Libya relationship

The Independent quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who, during a visit by Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj said that Malta considers Libya its friend. Abela announced that the countries would…

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Malta: Air Malta employees flag unequal treatment

In-Nazzjon says that Air Malta employees are complaining about preferential treatment towards some colleagues at a time when the company is downsizing its staff and cutting back on employment benefits.…

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Malta: 78 year old Polish man dies after being pulled from sea

A 78 year old Polish diver tragically lost his life after being urgently admitted to Mater Dei hospital. This happened after being pulled from sea after experiencing difficulties in a…

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Malta: Industrial production in May increased by almost 3%

During May, industrial production increased by almost 3% when compared to the previous month. This was announced in a published statistic from the National Statistics Offices, which also explained that…

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Malta: ALPA calls on govt to fulfil its contractual obligations

ALPA has filed a judicial protest to hold Air Malta and the Government of Malta responsible for the termination of employment of 69 pilots and for the demotion of 31…

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Malta: FELTOM urges teachers, UPE and schools to work together to safeguard the ELT industry

The Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations Malta (FELTOM) has urged the teachers, the UPE and the school to work together, especially in these difficult times to safeguard the English…

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Malta: Seven traffic section police officers charged with fraud

Six police constables and a sergeant were on Monday charged with committing fraud when they received payments for ‘extra duties’ when they would not have done the work. In one…

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