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Malta: Maltese Government in agreement with a number of European countries to relocate 284 immigrants from Malta

284 immigrants will be transferred towards the EU member states in a relocation exercise co-ordinated by the European Commission. The Maltese Government has begun the process for the first group…

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Malta: Migrants kept at sea aboard livestock carrier

The Times speaks to the captain of the ship carrying migrants that was ordered to moor in Maltese territorial waters while the government negotiates relocation with EU partners. The captain…

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Malta: Coronavirus tests surpass 100,000

L-Orizzont says that there have now been more than 100,000 swab tests for Covid-19 since March. There are currently 11 active cases from a total 672 registered infections which saw…

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Malta: Adrian Delia says he will not cave in to government attacks

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that media reports about WhatsApp chats between himself and Yorgen Fenech were a government tactic. He said he will not be silenced…

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Malta: PN Leader denies exchanges with Yorgen Fenech

The Independent quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who says that messages between him and businessman Yorgen Fenech published by The Sunday Times are fake. He challenged the paper to publish…

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Malta: Ship kept offshore as Malta seeks European solution for rescued migrants

Malta is refusing to allow the disembarkation of 52 migrants rescued by a vessel registered as a livestock carrier, until it has guarantees from other EU member states on their…

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Malta: No new cases of Covid-19 in Malta and another person recovers – over 100,000 tests carried out so far

No new cases have tested positive for Covid-19 over the past 24 hours after 771 swab tests were carried out. Source: TVM Updated 13:45pm

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Malta: The UPE calls a strike; English teachers are not allowed to join a union

As English students start school on Monday, employees will not be present for work as they will be holding a peaceful protest at 10 am in front of the school…

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Malta: Daniel Micallef set to become PL Deputy Leader as no other nominations received

The Labour Party's top roles will be uncontested, with only one nomination received for each position by the time nominations closed on Sunday. Source: The Malta Independent Updated 13:50pm

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Malta: Delia was in contact with Fenech after it became known that he was the owner of 17 Black

Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia has been in contact with businessman Yorgen Fenech after it became known that he is the owner of the 17-Black company. Source: One News Updated…

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Malta: Yorgen Fenech offered to spill the beans on Macbridge

Malta Today says that Yorgen Fenech told police he was prepared to reveal information about secret company Macbridge which, along with his own 17 Black, was listed as a target…

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Malta: Messages between Yorgen Fenech and Adrian Delia surface

The Sunday Times reveals a series of messages between business Yorgen Fenech and PN Leader Adrian Delia sent in 2019. The paper says it was always Fenech who started the…

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Malta: Financial industry concerned about upcoming Moneyval deadline

The Independent on Sunday speaks to practitioners in the financial services industry who were skeptical of claims by the Prime Minister that Malta would pass the Moneyval test easily. The…

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Malta: GWU calls for more flexibility in the workplace

It-Torċa quotes General Workers Union secretary general Josef Bugeja who said that a new legislative framework is necessary to provide more flexibility to industrial relations. He said the Covid-19 emergency…

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Malta: Bank deposits increase by half a million during pandemic

Kullħadd quotes figures released by the Central Bank showing that household deposits in banks reached €13.7 billion by May, rising by €500,000 since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in…

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Malta: Adrian Delia vows to repeal hospitals deal

Il-Mument quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said he is committed to the return to the public the three hospitals privatised by the government. Delia said that the concession to…

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Malta: Man suffering from grievous injuries after Birżebbuġa hit-and-run

A 38-year-old man is suffering from grievous injuries after he was hit by a car that kept on going instead of assisting the victim. The accident happened early Saturday morning…

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Malta: Standards Commissioner report confirms strong link between Muscat, Fenech – PN

The report compiled by the Commissioner for Public Standards confirms the strong link that exists between former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Yorgen Fenech, who is accused of complicity in…

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Malta: Government listened to PN and scrapped IIP scheme – Adrian Delia

The government has once again listened to the Opposition and this time around scrapped the passport buyer scheme, Adrian Delia said on Saturday. “I publicly spoke up against the IIP…

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Malta: Turkish defence minister in Malta meeting with Bartolo on Libya situation

Malta’s foreign and EU affairs minister Evarist Bartolo on Saturday held a meeting with the Turkish Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar, who is in Malta on a short visit. The…

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Malta: No new Coronavirus cases in Malta – another person recovers

The Health Ministry confirmed that no new Coronavirus cases were registered in Malta during the past 24 hours, while another person recovered from the virus. There are now only 12…

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Malta: Government to ditch IIP passport scheme

The Independent reports that the government published amendments to the Citizenship Act on Friday that will scrap the current cash-for-passports scheme and introduce a new residence by investment system. Another…

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Malta: Joseph Muscat found in breach of ethical behaviour

The Times reports that a parliamentary committee could impose sanctions on MP Joseph Muscat for receiving expensive gifts from businessman Yorgen Fenech. The former Prime Minister said he disagreed with…

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Malta: Murder suspect arraigned in court twelve years from the case

L-Orizzont reports that John Paul Woods has been arraigned in court accused of the murder of Charlene Farrugia, twelve years ago. The remains of the victim’s body, aged 25 at…

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Malta: Witness says no due diligence in hospitals deal was conducted

In-Nazzjon follows the case in court into the deal to privatise three state hospitals. Nexia BT partner Manuel Castagna, who sat on the evaluation and adjudication board of the deal,…

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Malta: Air Malta operates it first-ever flight to India

Air Malta announced it has operated its first ever flight to the Indian sub-continent on a humanitarian repatriation mission which took 110 Indian nationals home Source: Newsbook Updated 16:30pm

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Malta: Standards commissioner found ethics breach with Fenech’s Petrus gift to Muscat

Joseph Muscat breached the code of ethics when he accepted three expensive bottles of wine from murder suspect Yorgen Fenech, the Standards Commissioner ruled. Source: Malta Today Updated 16:30pm

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Malta: Malta travellers will not have to quarantine in UK

Malta has been included in Britain’s ‘air bridge’ list of 50 countries that will be exempt from a 14-day quarantine for incoming travellers, following government-to-government negotiations. Source: Times of Malta…

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Malta: Migration: 52 migrants in distress in Maltese waters

Migration NGO Alarm Phone reported that it detected a migrant vessel with a faulty engine in Malta's Search and Rescue (SAR) zone leaving around 52 migrants on board in distress.…

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Malta: Pleads not guilty of killing and hiding the body of his ex-partner Charlene Farrugia

Englishman John Paul Woods, 40, pleaded not guilty to killing and hiding the body of his ex-partner Charlene Farrugia in the Valletta bastions. Farrugia has been reported missing for almost…

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Malta: The first imported case of Covid-19 on the first day the airport was opened

One new case of Covid-19 has been registered in the last few hours. It is an imported case, and is the first case recorded since the airport opened on July…

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Malta: PM upbeat about upcoming Moneyval deadline

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who said he was confident that Malta will pass the Moneyval test. Addressing the PL General Conference, Abela said the government will be focused…

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Malta: Former economic crimes head transferred to another unit

In-Nazzjon reveals that Assistant Police Commissioner Ian Abdilla, who has been removed from the Economic Crimes Unit, has now been appointed director of the IT and Communications department. Another story…

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Malta: Report on gifts received by Joseph Muscat finalised

The Times reports that the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life submitted the findings of an investigation into gifts from Yorgen Fenech to former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. A parliamentary…

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Malta: Owen Bonnici reiterates his trusts in the judiciary over Konrad Mizzi

The Independent asks Owen Bonnici whether he had any concerns over deals made by Konrad Mizzi while he was Justice Minister. The now Education Minister said he has faith in…

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Malta: PN proposals implemented in favour of passengers

The opposition welcomes measures which were implemented from the Malta Public Transport in light of the pandemic COVID-19, assuring the safety of its employees and passengers whilst keeping the highest…

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Malta: Malta with third lowest unemployment rate in Euro zone

A EUROSTAT statistic showed that throughout the month of May, Malta had the third lowest rate of unemployment in the Euro zone. In May, the month when Malta started to…

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Malta: Equality Bill stifles fundamental right to freedom of religion – Church schools

The Church Schools Association, the Secretariat for Catholic Education and the Council of Major Religious Superiors, together with representatives of parent organisations whose children attend Church schools, expressed their serious…

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Malta: Coronavirus – No new cases again, two recover

No new Coronavirus cases were registered in Malta on Wednesday, while two patients have recovered, the health authorities said. This leaves the total number of cases at 671, with nine…

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Malta: Man who died in shop fire was due to marry in weeks

A shopkeeper who died in a fire at his place of work was due to get married in two weeks, shocked friends have said. Maged Saad Malak Eshak had excitedly…

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Malta: Timothy Alden to contest Democratic Party leadership, join forces with AD

Change is afoot in the Democratic Party as Timothy Alden has announced he will be contesting the party leadership. But Alden’s goal is to eventually have the PD join forces…

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Malta: New leadership for the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development

The Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister Carmelo Abela announced that Mr James Pearsall will be appointed Chairperson of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD).…

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Malta: Retail sector in dire straits

Business Today reports that retail business is struggling to survive, and some workers have already been laid off. Business in Valletta is down to around 15 percent of last year…

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Malta: First commercial flights since travel ban

The Malta Business Weekly reports on the arrival of the first commercial flight in Malta since the airport was shut down in March. More than 80 flights are expected this…

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Malta: Satabank loses banking licence

The Independent reports that Satabank has had its licence withdrawn by the European Central Bank on recommendation of the Malta Financial Services Authority, Satabank has been under charge of Ernst…

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Malta: Attorney General denies claims made in court

L-Orizzont carries a statement by Attorney General Peter Grech who rejected claims that he had ordered the police to ‘tread carefully’ in their Panama Papers investigations and accused PN MP…

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Malta: Caruana Galizia public inquiry probes former top investigator

The Times follows the Caruana Galizia public inquiry during which former police assistant commissioner Ian Abdilla failed to reply when asked about reasons why Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi were…

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Malta: Employers’ body warns about grey-listing threat

In-Nazzjon picks up comments by Employers’ Association president Doris Sammut Bonnici who said that Malta should never have found itself risking grey-listing by Moneyvay. She warned that the consequences would…

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Malta: Robert Abela on ministers’ alleged relationships with Yorgen Fenech

Any relationships between cabinet members and Yorgen Fenech would only be unacceptable if they continued after he became a murder suspect, Prime Minister Robert Abela has said. Source: Times of…

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Malta: Coronavirus: One new case, seven recover

One new case of Coronavirus was registered in Malta on Tuesday, while seven patients have recovered, the health authorities said. Source: The Malta Independent Updated 16:20pm

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Malta: Airport re-opens for travel – the first tourists arrive

The dead silence which dominated the Malta International Airport over the last three and a half months was finally broken this morning with the first movement of passengers leaving and…

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Malta: Satabank loses its banking license

On the recommendation of the Malta Financial Services Authority, MFSA, the European Central Bank revoked the Satabank bank license with effect from the end of June. Source: One News Updated:…

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Malta: Updated directives regarding Masses and liturgical celebrations

The Church in Malta is updating the directives regarding Mass and other liturgical celebrations when in public. A number of measures to prevent the movement of COVID-19 will be enforced…

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Malta: AG and Chief Justice Emeritus clash on ‘go slow” on Panama papers investigation

While the Chief Justice Emeritus said in Court that a note by Attorney General(AG) advises the police to go slow on the Panama Papers, the AG strongly denied this in…

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Malta: Justice Minister to present 10 Bills in parliament dealing with wide-ranging reforms

Government is moving hastily on constitutional and legal reforms with Edward Zammit Lewis expected to table a record 10 Bills for their First Reading in parliament in the coming hours.…

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Malta: 700,000 visitors expected by end of year

Malta Today quotes Tourism Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli who said that the authorities are expecting 700,000 tourists by the end of the year. Last year, Malta attracted 2.7 million tourists.…

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Malta: Five traffic police officers indicted

The Times says that the court declared that was enough evidence to place five traffic police officers under a bill of indictment. The accused superintendent, two inspectors, and two sergeants…

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