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Malta: Grievance process for army officers stalled for three years

The Times of Malta reports that half of army officers are still awaiting justice with a grievance process being stalled for the past three years. This process reportedly concerns some…

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Malta: Commercial vessel companies breaking employment laws

It-Torċa reports breaches in employment law by companies operating commercial vessels paying their crew members around $20 daily including overtime. An investigation showed that some employees are denied visas because…

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Malta: PN criticises Marsascala marina project

Il-Mument quotes PN spokesperson Peter Agius that authorities issued a tender for a marina in Marsascala behind the residents’ backs. He said that the plans failed to conduct proper consultation…

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Malta: Longer waiting times reported at hospital emergency service

Illum reports a sharp increase in waiting times at the Mater Dei emergency department with patients spending as many as 10 hours to receive treatment. New safety protocols and a…

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Health minister believes Covid-19 is here to stay

The Independent on Sunday quote Health Minister Chris Fearne that it is likely that the Covid-19 virus will become an epidemic and populations will need to learn to live with…

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Malta: Record growth in aviation registry in 2020

Kullħadd reports a record increase in Malta’s aviation registry last year, climbing by almost 52 per cent above the year before. The Civil Aviation Directorate said that there are currently…

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Malta: Former inmate describes dire situation at Corradino

The Sunday Times speaks with a man who has just been released from prison. Anthony Borg describes a culture of vindictiveness and inhumane practices inside Corradino where inmates are treated…

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Malta: Significant rise in temperatures in less than a century

Malta Today says that air temperatures in Malta rose by 1.4 per cent since the 1940s as average-highs increased by 2 per cent. Sea surface temperatures went from an average…

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Malta: Highest number of new daily Covid-19 cases in two weeks

The Independent reports that new daily Covid-19 cases rose to 101 on Friday, the first time to reach over a hundred in a fortnight. Meanwhile, 119 recoveries lowered the number…

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Malta: Olympic-level athlete aiming to race for Malta in 2024

The Times reports that Australian-born athlete Jared Micallef is hoping to represent Malta in the Paris Olympics in 2024. The 23-year-old qualified for this year’s Olympics but skipped the events…

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Malta: Students receive their O Level and A Level results

In-Nazzjon says that more than 9,000 students will receive their O Level and A Level exam results in the coming days. English, maths, and physics were the most popular O…

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Malta: Case begins against man who threw Somalian into the sea

L-Orizzont follows the case against Deelian Mifsud, charged with injuring Mohamed Hassan in Mġarr Gozo. A witness told the court that the defendant picked up the Somali man “like a…

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Malta: Maths most popular subject for SEC and English most popular at ‘A’ level

Results have started being received this morning for the SEC and MATSEC exams, with thousands of students receiving their results through an SMS on their mobiles. MATSEC Support Unit Director…

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Malta: Għadira beach to get 10 metre extension

Three years after former tourism minister Konrad Mizzi proposed the extension of Għadira beach, the Planning Authority has approved a smaller extension as part of a pilot study. Mizzi’s original…

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Malta: Architects proposed ‘natural’ design that retained olive trees for Mosta garden

An alternative design submitted for an urban greening competition, proposed retaining more trees for the new Mosta garden that will replace a derelict field once tended by farmer Ċikku Fenech.…

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Malta: Sliema homicide victims owned at least €119,000 in jewellery, court told

Sliema homicide victims Christian Pandolfino and Ivor Maciejowski owned at least €119,000 in jewellery, most of which was found on the body of one of the men, a court was…

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Malta: President keeps a clear conscience

In-Nazzjon quotes President George Vella that he is following his conscience and that not all his actions can be made public. The President was responding to questions on whether he…

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Malta: IMF recommends phasing out of Covid-19 financial support

The Times says that the International Monetary Fund advised Malta to gradually start scaling down its Covid-19 financial support. Representatives of the UN body met with government officials this week…

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Malta: Doctors call for caution with Covid-19 medicines

L-Orizzont says that a medical research lab in Tel Aviv claims to have developed medicines that are 93 per cent effective in the cure against Covid-19. Doctors in Malta said…

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Malta: Fire engulfs Eden Cinemas

The Independent reports on a fire that broke out at the Eden Cinemas complex on Thursday, causing extensive damage to movie theatres. No one was injured in the incident and…

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Malta: Priest does not get teaching warrant back after he molested teenage girl

A Gozitan priest who was found guilty of molesting a 13-year-old girl had his request to be given back his teaching warrant turned down. Fr Jesmond Gauci, 49, from Xagħra,…

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Malta: Inmate was in solitary confinement for 10 days before attempting suicide

The 30-year-old inmate who attempted suicide at the so-called Corradino Correctional Facility was kept in solitary confinement for at least 10 days, TV host and journalist Peppi Azzopardi said. Azzopardi…

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Malta: Economic growth fails to reduce holiday inequality over past decade

Despite Malta’s breathtaking economic growth rates, holiday inequality has slightly in-creased over the past decade – even if the holiday divide between those at risk of poverty and those who…

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Malta: Ex-OPM bodyguard largely silent as he faces Fenech’s lawyers

Daphne Caruana Galizia's son was cross examined by Yorgen Fenech's lawyers in Thursday's compilation of evidence, shortly after the former bodyguard at the Office of the Prime Minister faced a…

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Malta: Anger at power cuts amid heatwave

In-Nazzjon says that people vented their anger on social media after more households experienced power outages on Wednesday, leaving them without electricity on a day of intense heat. Read more:…

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Malta: Mobile clinic reaching more unvaccinated persons

L-Orizzont speaks with the coordinator of the vaccination programme Jorgen Souness who expressed confidence that Malta will reach its vaccination goals. He said that the spontaneous jabs offered by mobile…

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Malta: Nearly 600 students repatriated this summer

The Times reveals that Malta paid almost €300,000 to repatriate 579 students following new coronavirus restrictions this summer. Two flights carried students stranded in Malta while another three were chartered…

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Malta: Government planning new regulations for caravans

The Independent says that the government is working on a nationwide regulatory framework for caravans. Minister for Local Councils Jose Herrera said the rules will strike a balance between the…

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Malta: Gozo Tourism Association recommends an airlink as an alternative to tunnel

The Malta Business Weekly speaks with Gozo Tourism Association CEO Joe Muscat who said that increased accessibility between the islands with the fast ferries and a proposed airlink would make…

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Malta: Meteor shower Dmugħ ta’ San Lawrenz to shine in dark night sky

If you want to catch the Perseid meteor shower, known locally as Id-dmugħ ta’ San Lawrenz, head to a dark site, like Dwejra in Gozo, Thursday night or early on Friday.…

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Malta: Brussels orders hunting quotas for turtle dove to be cut by 50%

Malta will have to reduce its hunting bag limit on turtle dove by 50% during the autumn, after the European Commission deemed the species needed more protection. In a statement, BirdLife Malta…

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Malta: Health centres without triage after UĦM issues directive for carers

No triage is being carried out at health centres after UĦM issued directives on Tuesday to its members, Newsbook.com.mt has learnt. Sources speaking to this newsroom explained that nursing aides at reception…

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Malta: Lack of rain and dew are signs of desertification in Malta

The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has demonstrated the need for the international community to speed up its implementation of measures to combat natural disasters. However…

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Malta: Couple vouch for Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness

L-Orizzont shares the experience of a couple who travelled to Greece while cases were increasing. Writing on social media, they said that the vaccine can never guarantee against Covid-19, but…

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Malta: Enemalta lays plan to address electricity demand during heatwave

The Independent speaks to Energy Minister Miriam Dalli who said that a short-term distribution plan is being put in action by Enemalta to respond to electricity demands as temperatures continue…

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Malta: Health authorities warn over excessive heat

The Times leads with warnings by the health authorities about the heatwaves as temperatures are expected to reach 43 degrees in these days. The public is being asked to stay…

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Malta: New outpatients block approved by Planning Authority

Malta Today reports that the Planning Authority has approved the development of a new outpatients centre at Mater Dei hospital. The €170 million investment will be built on the site…

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Malta: Novartis products will remain available despite Brexit

Novartis products will remain available at all pharmacies despite the UK no longer being part of the EU single market for pharmaceuticals, the company’s representative office has assured. A representative…

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Malta: Mosta ‘cat killer’ challenges seven-year detention inside mental health facility

Nicholas Grech, the man believed to be responsible for the Mosta cat killings but acquitted of all charges due to insanity, is challenging his seven-year detention inside the Mt Carmel mental…

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Malta: “Government undermining recommendations of public inquiry” – Graffitti

The conclusions and recommendations of the inquiry on the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia are being undermined, as while the Government says it will take action, it is neglecting its…

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Malta: Air show returns after three year hiatus

Aviation enthusiasts can look forward to a day out on the 25th and 26th of September, as the airshow promises to make another appearance. This year the air display will…

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Malta: PN calls for change in Corradino top brass

In-Nazzjon covers a PN press conference demanding the removal of the prison management following the reported suicide attempt by an inmate on Sunday. The spokesperson for Internal Affairs Beppe Fenech…

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Malta: New board to review prison procedures

The Independent says that the government set up a three-person board to assess procedures at the Corradino Correctional Facility and their impact on the mental and physical wellbeing of inmates.…

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Malta: Yorgen Fenech allegedly paid for Degiorgio brothers’ lawyers

L-Orizzont follows the compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech on Monday. Self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma told the court that the businessman was funding the legal fees of brothers George and…

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Malta: Climate Action Ambassador raises alarm over desertification

The Times leads with the publication of a climate report by a United Nations panel that warned of drastic rises in temperatures in the coming decades. Climate Action Ambassador Simone…

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Malta: Prisoner hospitalised after suicide attempt, government appoints inquiry board

The government has appointed a board to look into the correctional services' internal procedures after a 30-year-old prisoner attempted suicide at the prisons on Sunday afternoon. The inmate, a Maltese…

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Malta: Yorgen Fenech funded Degiorgio brothers’ legal aid, court hears

Yorgen Fenech helped fund the Degiorgio brothers' legal defence following their arrest, the court heard on Monday. The compilation of evidence against Fenech continued this morning, with middleman-turned-state witness Melvin Theuma testifying…

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Malta: Mosta Rotunda to benefit from installation of external lighting system

An external lighting system is to be installed at the Mosta Rotunda with an € 850,000 investment from the National Social and Development Fund. This system will further enhance the…

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Malta: Two buses fitted with solar panels

Two buses have been equipped with solar panels as a pilot project expected to decrease between 8% and 10% in fuel consumption by public transport buses. Transport Minister Ian Borg…

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Malta: Popular pharmaceutical brands low on stock

The Times reports that a range of popular pharmaceutical products imported from the UK are running out of stock as a result of Brexit. Pharmacists said that if the products…

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Malta: Suicide attempt at Corradino prison

In-Nazzjon reports that a prison inmate attempted suicide in his cell at the Corradino Correctional Facility on Sunday. The 30-year-old was rushed to Mater Dei hospital and remains in critical…

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Malta: Elderly people flag lay-offs without compensation

L-Orizzont says that the Commissioner for the Elderly received several complaints from people aged over 65 who were dismissed from their employment during the pandemic without receiving due compensation. Another…

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Malta: Two unvaccinated people die from Covid-19

The Independent reports that two unvaccinated people died from Covid-19 on Sunday while being treated at Mater Dei hospital. Meanwhile, the number of active cases fell below 1,000 for the…

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Malta: Moody’s revises outlook to negative

Il-Mument reports that credit rating agency Moody’s has downgraded its outlook for Malta from stable to negative. The agency warned of pressures on the economy if the country does not…

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Malta: Marine biologist raises concern about changes to sea habitat

Illum speaks with marine biologist Alan Deidun who warned that the Mediterranean Sea is becoming increasingly tropical, making it more favourable for invasive alien marine species and which could have…

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Malta: Minister says PBS reform seeks higher quality

It-Torċa speaks with Minister Carmelo Abela about the planned reform at the Public Broadcasting Services. He says that TVM and TVM News+ will have distinct identities but they will be…

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Malta: Grand Harbour regeneration project eyes new economic activity

Kullħadd reports on the unveiling of the Grand Harbour regeneration project by Capital Projects Minister Ian Borg. The plan seeks to open new public spaces along the shore, incentivise new…

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