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Malta: A centre for youths under the age of 18 will be opened next year to aid overcoming drug addiction

About seven hundred people go to the detox centre every day to be given methadone, with the aim of being treated to overcome their drug addiction. Three-quarters of people who…

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Malta: 16 bids for the incinerator project

WasteServ announced that the Government has received 16 bids for the incinerator project and subsequently the expansion of the Maghtab landfill. Source: Net News Updated 17:00pm

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Malta: Engineers file court protest attacking composition of Engineering Profession Board

The union representing Malta’s engineering profession, the Malta Association of Professional Engineers (MAPE), has filed a judicial protest this morning, attacking the composition of the Engineering Profession Board as illegal,…

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Malta: PN MP hints for Delia’s resignation to clear his name

Nationalist Party MP David Thake hinted that PN leader Adrian Delia should resign until he clears his name in view of the allegations that the PN received money from Daphne…

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Malta: Three new cases of Covid-19 in Malta – and three others recover

Three new cases of Covid-19 have been identified in Malta over the past 24 hours after 1,027 swab tests were carried out. To date, a total of 91,571 swab tests…

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Malta: Planning meetings online system fails on first appointment with controversy

An online planning meeting to decide on proposed road widening in a picturesque Rabat valley had to be postponed after too many people registered to join the hearing. Source: Malta…

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Malta: 868 children arrived in Malta after rescue last year

868 children arrived in Malta last year after being rescued at sea. They included 768 who were unaccompanied or separated from their parents (UASC), according to a report by the United…

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Malta: Captain Morgan denies donating €108,000 to Labour

Captain Morgan has denied giving a donation of €108,000 to the Labour Party in its latest fundraiser, in a year that saw government lease three of its vessels to serve…

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Malta: Spot the contradiction – video from day Caruana Galizia killed contradicts Keith Schembri testimony

Footage from a press conference on the day that Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed contradicts the testimony which Keith Schembri gave in court last Monday. Caruana Galizia was killed on…

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Malta: ‘Yorgen Fenech knew of early election since 2016’

Murder suspect and 17 Black owner Yorgen Fenech knew by December 2016 that a general election would be held the following year, the Daphne Caruana Galizia public inquiry was told…

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Malta: Muscat confirms he asked Keith Schembri to stop Yorgen Fenech from leaving Malta

Joseph Muscat has confirmed that he called his chief of staff Keith Schembri and asked him to make sure that Yorgen Fenech does not leave Malta. Muscat said that he…

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Malta: No new cases of Coronavirus in Malta – and six others recover

The Health Ministry has confirmed today that no new cases of Coronavirus have been identified in Malta for the third consecutive day. Besides, six other patients have recovered from the…

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Malta: Alexandra Mamo to replace Ian Abdilla as police’s economic crimes chief

Assistant police commissioner Alexandra Mamo will be replacing Ian Abdilla as the head of the Economic Crimes Unit, police commissioner Angelo Gafà said on Tuesday. Source: Times of Malta Updated…

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Malta: New commissioner forces change in headship at police unit fighting financial crime

The police’s economic crimes unit has a new head in a bid to inject fresh impetus in the fight against financial crime, the new police chief said. Source: Malta Today…

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Malta: No new COVID-19 cases registered in Malta, one person recovers

For the second consecutive day, no new Covid-19 cases were registered in Malta following 927 swab tests in the past 24 hours. The total number of registered positive persons remained…

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Malta: Pension anomaly rectified following complaint to the ombudsman

Discrimination between workers in the public sector and those in the private sector should be eradicated stated a complainant who had asked the Social Security Department for an estimate of…

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Malta: Malta faces prospect of FATF gray list – report

Malta is increasingly likely to become the first EU country to end up on an intergovernmental group’s list of nations that pose a high risk of financial crime by the…

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Malta: CEO of the Police Corp will be removed; plan to bring in part-time Police

Angelo Gafà has officially started his work as Commissioner of the Police Force. He will be the 7th Commissioner in seven years of a Labor Government. In fact, in the…

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Malta: Repubblika writes to the Board of Enemalta after Montenegro scandal

Repubblika reminded every Board member the obligations it has to look at the interest of the Maltese public, who is a shareholder in Enemalta. This came after expressing that it…

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Malta: Reputational damage may reach ‘point of no return’ – MEA

The Malta Employers’ Association expressed its concerns about revelations that murder suspect Yorgen Fenech made millions off Enemalta’s purchase of a Montenegrin windfarm, describing it as the latest blow to…

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Malta: Another phase completed in a regeneration and restoration project at Chadwick Lakes with an investment of €5 million

With an investment of €5 million, partially financed from European Funds, another phase has been completed in a regeneration and restoration project at Chadwick Lakes. Source: ONE News Updated 16:40

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Malta: Delia, Portelli categorically deny Keith Schembri claims of ‘extortion money’ collection

Opposition Leader Adrian Delia and Former PN media chairman Pierre Portelli have categorically denied claims regarding money collected for the Nationalist Party from Yorgen Fenech. The claim was made by…

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Malta: ‘Muscat told me to tell Fenech not to leave Malta’ – Keith Schembri

Former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri testified in court on Monday morning in the compilation of evidence against Daphne Caruana Galizia murder suspect Yorgen Fenech. His testimony is one…

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Malta: Delia in urgent meeting with President George Vella over Montenegro scandal

Adrian Delia has expressed his concerns over the Montenegro scandal in an urgent meeting with President George Vella on Monday morning, the Nationalist Party said. A joint investigation by Reuters…

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Malta: Man in danger of dying after his car overturned and caught fire

A man is in danger of dying and another was grievously injured following a traffic accident in St Julian’s. The accident happened in the early hours of this morning at…

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Malta: Keith Schembri will testify tomorrow

Former Chief of Staff to former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, Keith Schembri will be testifying tomorrow at 10pm in the conspiracy against entrepreneur Yorgen Fenech. Source: Net News Updated 16:00pm

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Malta: NGOs to resume protests ‘for truth and justice’ outside parliament

Civil society NGOs Repubblika and #occupyjustice are to resume protests outside parliament seeing 'truth and justice'. The protests had reached their peak late last year amid revelations related to the…

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Malta: One new COVID-19 case found overnight

A single new case of COVID-19 was registered overnight, figures released on Sunday by the health authorities show. Source: Malta Today Updated 15:35pm

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Malta: Dr Muscat denies allegations that he spoke with Yorgen Fenech on the investigation

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat this morning denied allegations, published by The Times of Malta, which refer to a statement that Yorgen Fenech is said to have given to the…

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Malta: Opposition Leader appeals to PL MPs to act and clean up the Labour Party

Opposition Leader Adrian Delia has made an appeal to PL MPs to take action in order to clean up the Labour party. Delia expressed his belief that not everybody is…

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Malta: Public urged to attend protest following latest Montenegro scandal

After a brief hiatus, the first anti-corruption protest post-coronavirus will take place on Monday afternoon. The protest will be held outside the Parliamentary Building with the organisers urging the public…

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Malta: Rescue operation for a person who was kayaking and found himself in difficulty

In an operation at sea, members of the Armed Forces of Malta, prepared a rescue operation for a person who was kayaking and subsequently found himself in difficulty. Source: One…

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Malta: €3 million investment in urban zones in three localities

A €3 million environmental project in Ħal Qormi, Ħamrun and Mosta, will see urban zones which are main roads go green. The ideal design will be selected after a competition…

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Malta: 21 asylum seekers escape from Ħal Far detention centre

The incident happened at around 8 am. In a statement the Home Affairs Ministry said that during the routine morning checks, detention service officers realised that 21 asylum seekers held…

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Malta: Political eclipse: Abela’s government ‘covered’ by 2013-2019 plots – Bartolo

The work being carried out by Robert Abela government is being eclipsed by political and business plots which were hatched and implemented between 2013 and 2019, Foreign Minister Evarist Bartolo…

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Malta: Police investigate 17 Black-Montenegro deal ‘in collaboration with Europol’

Police are working with Europol to investigate revelations that Yorgen Fenech’s company 17 Black made millions through an Enemalta wind farm deal in Montenegro. In a brief statement issued on…

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Malta: Repubblika willing to drop ECJ case if new laws embrace Venice Commission recommendations

Rule of Law NGO Repubblika has declared itself ready to withdraw its case against the government at the ECJ once it is fully satisfied that the bills submitted to Parliament…

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Malta: One new Covid-19 case registered in Malta, 3 other persons recover

One new Covid-19 case emerged during 786 swab tests in the past 24 hours, with the total of coronavirus cases registered in Malta stands at 664. Three other persons recovered…

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Malta: Incentives with an investment of €750,000 for Valletta announced

Jason Micallef, Chairman of the Valletta Cultural Agency, announced that a plan was drafted with a diverse number of incentives with an investment amounting to €750,000 to encourage people to…

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Malta: Unknown individuals tried to hack Caruana Galizia’s blog by impersonating her

Unknown individuals attempted to gain access to Daphne Caruana Galizia’s blog by impersonating her and sent emails to a company handling the security of her blog. Testifying on Friday morning,…

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Malta: Cyclist seriously injured in crash with car

A cyclist was seriously injured on Thursday evening after he was involved in a crash with a car in Zejtun, the police said. The accident took place in Alfred Cachia…

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Malta: Cardona’s phone ‘could have been’ in ‘brothel gate’ town – IT expert

A court-appointed IT expert said on Friday he had no technical reason to doubt that a German town that Chris Cardona had allegedly visited in 2017 in the 'brothel gate'…

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Malta: Yorgen Fenech’s 17 Black made profit of €4.6m from Enemalta purchase of Montenegro wind farm, report claims

A money trail has linked Dubai-based company 17 Black to Enemalta’s purchase of a Montenegrin wind farm in 2015, according to a journalistic investigation. 17 Black, owned by Yorgen Fenech,…

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Malta: No new Coronavirus cases in Malta – three others recover

No new cases of Covid-19 have been registered in Malta over the past 24 hours, and this after 852 swab tests were carried out. As a result, the total number…

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Malta: Foreigners resident in Malta to get vouchers after government change of heart

Foreigners having a Malta residence permit will, after all, be getting the vouchers being issued by the government to get the economy going post COVID-19. The story caused uproar among…

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Malta: One new case of COVID-19 in Malta

Just one case of Covid-19 has tested positive in the past 24 hours after 860 swab tests were carried out. Source: TVM Updated 15:15pm

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Malta: Former PBS head of news contract under review by station discipline board

A newly-established board of discipline at the Public Broadcasting Services has been tasked to review a contract of employment for its former head of news, Natalino Fenech. Source: Malta Today…

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Malta: Malta to join Covid-19 Vaccine Alliance amid concerns it overshadows EC vaccine strategy

Malta will be joining the ‘Inclusive Vaccine Alliance’ which seeks to negotiate the price and availability for a Covid-19 vaccine, amidst concerns that this alliance may differ from the European…

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Malta: Thake asks PN to investigate allegations about election bribe

Nationalist MP David Thake has invited the Nationalist Party to launch an internal investigation into who acted on behalf of the party in brokering a deal to not get David…

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Malta: The Court decided that there were no illegal actions about the promotions given in the Army

The Court did not find anything illegal in promotions given in the Armed Forces of Malta in 2013. On these promotions, the Nationalist Party emphasized mainly on Brigadier Jeffrey Curmi…

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Malta: The Maltese Unions Forum supports the MUMN’s request for the benefit of Gozitan Nurses

Gozitan workers stationed in Malta face considerable challenges and therefore, all employers must ensure that they are to go back to their home island and seek justice. This also applies…

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Malta: €9 million investment in new project at Marsa Sports Hub

The government announced a sports project with an investment of €9 million which will form part of the the Sports Hub at International Level project in Marsa spread over 60,000…

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Malta: Action plan promoting walking, cycling and public transport launched

The Slow Streets initiative organised by the Local Council Association is an action plan to ensure that mobility within communities is safe, sustainable, healthy and efficient. Minister for Local Government José…

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Malta: Zammit Lewis rules himself out: PL deputy leader ‘should not be in Parliament’

Edward Zammit Lewis has ruled himself out of the race for the deputy leadership by saying he or she should not be a Member of Parliament. The Justice Minister, who…

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Malta: Robert Abela considers excluding MPs from race to replace Chris Cardona

Sitting MPs could be banned from Labour's deputy leadership race, with party insiders saying Robert Abela is considering changing the election rules. Abela said the process to replace Cardona has…

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Malta: Yorgen Fenech offered PN money to stop David Casa’s re-election, middleman claims

Yorgen Fenech had offered money to the Nationalist Party to stop David Casa’s re-election as MEP, Melvin Theuma told the public inquiry into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s muder. Theuma was testifying on…

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Malta: Six new cases of Covid-19 in Malta – and two others recover

Six new cases of Covid-19 have been registered in Malta over the past 24 hours, after 911 swab tests were carried out. A total of 84,964 swab tests have been…

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