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Malta: Keith Schembri was informing Yorgen Fenech, middleman tells court

Middleman in the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination Melvin Theuma told the court today that he believed that if the Labour Party won the 2017 general election ‘they’ would have been…

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Malta: Three EU countries have offered to help Malta with migrant relocation

Three EU member states have offered to assist Malta with the relocation of some 425 migrants who were finally allowed to disembark on Saturday night after being held on four tourist boats…

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Malta: Fraud charges filed against 32 police officers from the traffic branch

Fraud charges have been filed against 32 police officers who formed part of a racket in the force’s traffic branch, the police said on Monday. The investigation started late last…

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Malta: One new case of COVID-19 in Malta in the last 24 hours

One person tested positive for COVID-19 in Malta in the last 24 hours after 507 swab tests were carried out. This puts the total number of active cases at 25…

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Malta: ERA forced to stop works at scenic Mġarr ix-Xini twice

Works at scenic Mġarr ix-Xini creek in Gozo were stopped twice because of pollution, the Environment and Resources Authority said on Sunday. Source: Times of Malta Updated 15:35pm

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Malta: Coronavirus budget will be ‘strongest-ever economic stimulus’, Abela says

The multi-million euro budget the government will be announcing on Monday, to address the impact of the coronavirus, will be the country's "strongest-ever economic stimulus package", Robert Abela said. Source:…

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Malta: 1,000 companies benefit from over €70 million through EU funds

More than €70 million have been invested in 1,000 Maltese and Gozitan companies through European funds, announced Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri, together with Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds Stefan…

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Malta: Immigrants on board four vessels brought to Malta last night

Immigrants who were being kept by Maltese authorities on four vessels in international waters after they were rescued in the Mediterranean, were brought to Malta last night. Source: TVM Updated…

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Malta: New Luqa pedestrian and cycling bridge inaugurated

The new pedestrian and cycling bridge on Aviation Avenue has been officially opened. This €2.3 million project was inaugurated by Infrastructure Minister Ian Borg. The project will lead to safer…

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Malta: Court stopped Government from dismissing employees

The ALPA Executive Committee last night worked to file an injunction against the decision taken to lay off 69 pilots. Source: Net News Updated 17:10pm

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Malta: 24 active cases of Coronavirus

905 tests were performed in the last hours, of which two cases tested positive for COVID-19. Source: One News Updated 17:15pm

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Malta: Black smoke engulfs zone on limits of Ħal Qormi

Black smoke is currently spreading over a zone between Ħal Qormi and Ħaż-Żebbuġ. The smoke is emitting from a private transportation company's warehouses. Source: NET News Updated 17:30

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Malta: Magistrate failed to include testimonies; Repubblika write to AG over ‘serious’ shortcomings

Rule of law NGO Repubblika has written to the Attorney General over the inquiry report prepared by Magistrate Joe Mifsud which was described as having serious shortcomings. The NGO demanded…

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Malta: Possibility of fast ferry still being evaluated – Ian Borg

The possibility of introducing a fast ferry service between Malta and Gozo is still being evaluated, Transport Minister Ian Borg told The Malta Independent. Connectivity between Malta and Gozo has…

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Malta: Two new COVID-19 cases found, as 13 patients recover

Two new COVID-19 cases were detected between Friday and Saturday while a further 13 patients recovered, bringing the number of active coronavirus cases down to 22. The two new cases…

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Malta: Migrants in protest aboard Europa II, but no intervention from army yet

A tourist ferry boat chartered by the Maltese government to hold asylum seekers rescued at sea to prevent them from claiming asylum in Malta, is heading into Maltese territorial waters.…

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Malta: Air Malta makes 69 pilots redundant after talks with ALPA failed

Air Malta laid off 69 pilots after it declared in a statement that talks with pilots’ union, ALPA, failed. The national airline stated that the talks were aimed at avoiding…

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Malta: Clash over mini-budget procedure in parliament

Monday’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery mini-budget has fuelled discord between the government and opposition on what parliamentary procedure to follow. Source: Times of Malta Updated: 16:15pm

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Malta: Pembroke council to vote against DB project

The Pembroke council is expected to oppose the DB Group’s City Centre development in St George’s Bay despite changes to the original plans. Source: Malta Today Updated: 16:20pm

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Malta: Three new cases of Covid-19 – seven others recover

Three new cases of Covid-19 have surfaced in Malta during the past 24 hours after 977 swab tests were carried out. This brings the total number of swab tests carried…

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Malta: Malta to seek funds so that Libya can secure its borders

The memorandum of understanding regarding migration and agreed between Malta and Libya formalises, arguably for the first time, the modus operandi for the current informal system of push backs of…

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Malta: Activist group rails against proposed Lapsi bungalow; ‘approval would set dangerous precedent’

If the Planning Authority were to approve a permit for a bungalow on ODZ land near Ghar Lapsi it would create a dangerous precedent for the area, an activist group…

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Malta: 3 new sites join Natura 2000

On International Environment Day, 3 new areas will be given more protection by forming part of the European Union's Natura 2000 network. Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia explained that the proposed…

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Malta: Robert Abela was taken hostage by Chris Cardona and Keith Schembri – PN

A PN statement signed by the Opposition Spokesperson Karol Aquilina said that after less than five months, Prime Minister Robert Abela has ended hostage of Chris Cardona and Keith Schembri.…

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Malta: Pandemic related benefits to stop

Two of the four benefits to stop immediately. The four social benefits which were introduced by the Government in relation to Covid-19 in our country, will be stopping. This was…

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Malta: Four infrastructure giants submit bid for Malta-Gozo tunnel project

As the pre-qualification questionnaire concerning the concession project on the Malta-Gozo tunnel was concluded this morning, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects, Ian Borg, announced that four bids were…

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Malta: Woman dies at Xwejni Bay, Gozo

A woman has died of natural causes while swimming at Xwejni bay in Marsalforn, Gozo. A Police spokesperson told Newsbook.com.mt that at around 11:20 am were informed that a woman needed assistance…

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Malta: Europe rights body urges action for migrants stuck off Malta

Europe’s leading human rights organization is calling for immediate action to bring to shore some 400 migrants that the Malta government transferred to chartered pleasure boats at sea. The Council…

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Malta: Listen – A politician is named in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case

When the compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech resumed this week, the man who says he served as the business tycoon's murder middleman brought another high-profile name to prominence: Chris Cardona.…

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Malta: Retail trade in Malta witnessed largest EU decrease

Malta experienced the largest drop in retail trade across the EU when restrictive measures shut shops last April. The volume of retail trade in Malta decreased by 25.1% in April…

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Malta: No new cases of Coronavirus in Malta – 14 others have recovered

The Health Ministry has confirmed that there are no new cases today of coronavirus in Malta. It was also announced that another 14 persons have been declared as having recovered…

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Malta: Union launches professional development foundation for teachers

A foundation focused on the professional development of teachers and other educators was launched by the Malta Union of Teachers on Wednesday. The Sagħtar Foundation will strengthen the union’s professional…

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Malta: Two new cases of Covid-19, eight others recover

Two new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Malta between yesterday and today after 1,113 swab tests had been carried out. Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci stated that between…

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Malta: Thumbs down by Local Councils and NGOs to revised DB Group project

Three local councils and ten NGOs said in a statement that the fresh plans filed by the DB Group about their project in Pembroke do not in any way address…

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Malta: Steward Healthcare doctors take 90% in buy-out of American owners

Cerberus Capital Management has sold Steward Health Care System LLC – the company which owns Steward Health Care International, which runs three state hospitals in Malta. Source: Malta Today Updated…

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Malta: Migrants stranded at sea for more than a month

More than 400 migrants are living aboard pleasure cruise vessels bobbing in the sea off Malta, many of them for weeks now. But for them, it's no pleasure, only uncertainty…

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Malta: Six tenders for the cleaner air project in the Grand Harbour with an average value of € 40.6m

In closing the call for the cleaner air project in the Grand Harbor, the Government agency Infrastructure Malta announced that it had received 6 tenders with an average value of…

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Malta: No more press briefings from Professor Gauci

Professor Charmaine Gauci's regular medical press briefings are at an end. This was announced today during the Medical Bulletin. Source: Net News Updated 16:05pm

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Malta: More doctors say Prime Ministers comments were premature

Following recent developments, a number of medical groups and associations criticised the Prime Ministers attitude, words which seem to dismiss the Superintendent for Public Health's work, in a statement described…

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Malta: MIA to introduce mitigating measures at each passenger touchpoint

The re-opening of the airport on the 1st of July constitutes a first important step towards the recovery of the local aviation industry and tourism sector, said the Malta International…

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Malta: June budget aims to offer incentives to businesses – Finance Minister

A recovery budget to be presented on June 8 is aimed to offer incentives to businesses in a bid to regenerate the economy after the Coronavirus pandemic, Minister for Finance…

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Malta: ‘We have no money left’, Turkish construction workers say

A group of Turkish builders in Malta to work on the Fortina project for Ankara-based TACA Construction have run out of money after not being paid for the past five…

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Malta: Cardona dismisses Caruana Galizia murder claims as ‘nonsense, based on lies’

The former minister for the economy and Labour’s deputy leader for party affairs, Chris Cardona, has dismissed claims made in court alleging he played a role in the Caruana Galizia murder,…

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Malta: New COVID-19 case registered, 17 persons recovered

1,071 swab tests were carried out in the past 24 hours, with only one case resulted positive. On a positive, 17 other persons recovered from the virus, bringing the number…

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Malta: “Insult to inspectors and frontliners”

The UĦM Voice of the Workers greeted the Health Inspectorate, which the union represents, along with the Police who over the past few months have been ensuring discipline to prevent…

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Malta: The HomeHelp service amongst several others, have resumed and being provided to the community’s elderly

As of today, various services will be resumed in the community from Active Aging and Community Care. This was after consultation with the Public Health Authority, which gave clear instructions…

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Malta: Germany, Ireland, Austria among countries from where flights likely to be allowed when MIA reopens

After Prime Minister Robert Abela on Sunday revealed that the Malta International Airport (MIA) will reopen on July 1, it was reported that Malta is likely to open its airport…

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Malta: MUMN says has no trust Prime Minister is following recommendations of Public Health

There is a small portion of the population who had no respect for the sacrifices being made and the Prime Minister decided to provide them with an amnesty, which is…

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Malta: Compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech continues

This morning, Yorgen Fenech was in Court once again to continue hearing the compilation of evidence against him in the case of the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The compilation…

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Malta: One case of COVID-19 as active cases drop to 73

Malta only registered one new case of COVID-19 and three recoveries overnight as the number of active cases dropped to 73. The information was disseminated on Facebook by the Health…

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Malta: Schemes for companies to set up back-office operations or relocate to Gozo

Two new schemes were announced Monday to encourage investors to set up back-office operations in Gozo and to relocate part or all of their operations to the island. Gozo Minister…

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Malta: More recordings as Yorgen Fenech court case resumes Monday

Daphne Caruana Galizia murder middleman Melvin Theuma will be back on the witness stand on Monday to walk through more of his secret recordings with alleged conspirator Yorgen Fenech. Source: Times of…

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Malta: Coronavirus: Nine recoveries, no new cases registered overnight

Nine recoveries and no new cases of COVID-19 were registered in the last 25 hours. A total of 987 swab tests were carried out in the last 24 hours, bringing…

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Malta: PM announces that airport will reopen on 1st July, multi-million budget to stimulate the economy

Prime Minister and Labour leader Robert Abela announced that the Government will be presenting a special budget, which he described as multi-million, on 8 June, through which it will continue…

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Malta: 47 fined over Floriana celebrations

Following the celebrations by Floriana FC supporters on Monday evening, the Police issued a total of 47 fines to individuals who were not observing social distancing measures. Source: Newsbook Updated…

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Malta: One police union concerned over PM’s amnesty statement, other union calls it ‘an insult to officers’

The two unions for police officers have spoken out about the Prime Minister's statement regarding the amnesty for Covid-19 breaches. In a highly controversial move, Prime Minister Robert Abela has…

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Malta: More establishments will open from Friday 5 June

Tomorrow, Monday 1 June, a reduction of further measures will be announced which will be released with effect from Friday 5 June, will see many establishments and entities that have…

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