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Malta: Businesses doing worse than when closed, Chamber of SMEs says

Businesses are doing worse than when they were forced to close due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Chamber of SMEs said in a statement on Saturday. The Chamber of SMEs…

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Malta: Loggerhead turtle lays nest in Ramla Bay; ERA appeals for cooperation

On Friday evening, at around 10pm, a loggerhead turtle was noted laying eggs on Ramla Bay in Gozo, Nature Trust said. The turtle came out of the sea at around 10pm and…

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Malta: Pandemic to drop consumption by 80%, according to Muscat’s economic advice

Consumption of a wide range of goods and services is expected to fall by around 81 per cent as long as Malta has ongoing COVID-19 infections, an economic report by…

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Malta: Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air starts COVID-19 redundancies of pilots, cabin crew

Redundancies have started at Ryanair’s Malta Air base in Malta, with COVID-19 restrictions now forcing the airline to lay off workers. The airline has been grounded for the past three months.…

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Malta: Two new cases of COVID-19 in Malta, another 11 patients recover

Two new cases of coronavirus have been reported today after 1,374 swab tests were carried out over the past 24 hours. According to the latest update posted on Facebook by…

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Malta: Gauci praises ‘responsible’ Malta after second day of no COVID-19 cases

Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci has lauded the "responsibility and discipline" of the people after a second day this week without any new cases of COVID-19. Source: Times of…

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Malta: Eighth victim of Coronavirus in Malta is 56-year-old man

The eighth victim of the Coronavirus in Malta is a 56-year-old man who had various chronic conditions. Source: TVM Updated 15:45pm

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Malta: Malta urged to investigate high-level political corruption by collaborating with other countries

Malta should set up joint investigate teams with other jurisdictions to investigate high-level corruption with cross-border implications, Pieter Omtzigt said. Source: Malta Today Updated 15:50pm

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Malta: Spazji Miftuħa pushes for open access, government management of Aħrax and Miżieb during meeting with PM

During an hour-long meeting with Prime Minister Robert Abela and Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia, coalition Spazji Miftuħa raised its concerns and proposals for the effective management of Aħrax and Miżieb…

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Malta: Many services for the elderly in the community to resume on Monday

A number of services for the elderly in the community are set to resume as from Monday. After consulting the Public Health authorities, a number of active aging and community…

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Malta: The first Maltese Captain to fly an Air Malta plane dies

Charles Massa, who was the first Maltese Captain to fly an Air Malta plane has passed away. It was on October 8, 1985 when an Air Malta plane left our…

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Malta: Government should work more towards accessibility of the OCP

Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCP) should be considered as an essential medicine not only because they have the function of contraception, but because these pills are used for the numerous conditions…

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Malta: Controversial Valletta boardroom extension given green light

A board room will be built atop a five-storey office corner block in Valletta after being given the green light on Thursday. The existing office building is located in a corner with…

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Malta: Four new cases of Covid-19, 10 others recover

Confirmation of four new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, after 1,137 swab tests were carried out. Source: TVM Updated 17:15pm

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Malta: Air Malta signs collective agreement with cabin crew union

Air Malta has signed a collective agreement which will see all cabin crew personnel keeping their job. The agreement covers workers on both definite and indefinite contracts, who will be retained on the…

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Malta: 91% of wage supplement applications processed

91% of wage supplement applications have been processed and executed, Economy Minister Silvio Schembri announced in a press conference on Thursday afternoon. Malta Enterprise Chairman Kurt Farrugia addressed the press…

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Malta: Alfred Sant questions who will benefit from EU Coronavirus recovery plan

Labour MEP Alfred Sant today welcomed the objectives of the EU Recovery package aimed at relaunching the European economy post-Covid 19 but has questioned who exactly will benefit from the allocated funds.…

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Malta: Fourth ship to keep more immigrants waiting for an EU solution

Another 77 immigrants are on board a Supreme Cruises ship, about 13 nautical miles off Malta. Source: One News Updated 17:30pm

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Malta: Billion Euro from the EU to benefit Maltese families and businesses

The European Commission confirmed that Malta will be given a billion Euro to safeguard Malta against the effects of COVID-19. NET News can unveil that the EU will be giving…

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Malta: Ryanair to recommence flights to Malta

Ryanair will be able to fly to Malta as from the 1st of July, as reported on the Mirror online. According to the details published Ryanair is set to restart flying…

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Malta: Police constable facing disciplinary proceedings over social media film

A police constable is facing disciplinary proceedings after a video she uploaded on the social media, showing her dancing while wearing the uniform. In a statement, the police denied that…

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Malta: Charges expected against Floriana fans over mass celebration

Floriana football fans who gathered en masse on the Granaries on Monday will be charged and handed fines within days, Times of Malta is informed. According to sources, police are in the…

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Malta: Health authorities evaluating possibility of making seasonal influenza vaccine mandatory

The health authorities are evaluating the option of making the seasonal influenza vaccine mandatory for certain groups as concerns rise over the dual impact with COVID-19 in the winter season.…

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Malta: New COVID-19 case in Malta, six persons recovered

Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci stated that during 1,247 swab tests carried out in the past 24 hours, only one case resulted positive. She said that another six persons recovered…

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Malta: ‘Go get tested,’ Charmaine Gauci tells Floriana FC fans after celebrations

The health authorities were “shocked and worried” when they were alerted to celebrations by Floriana FC fans on Monday evening, Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci told Times of Malta. Source: Times…

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Malta: Boats that carried Libya mercenaries lacked permit from Malta sanctions board

Permission to sail to Libya was never requested from the Sanctions Monitoring Board by the charterers operating RHIBs that were used to ferry mercenaries from the war-torn North African country to…

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Malta: Malta’s annual inflation rate down to 0.83% in April 2020

In April 2020, the annual rate of inflation as measured by the Retail Price Index (RPI) was 0.83%, down from 1.11% in March 2020, according to the data published by…

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Malta: Purchase of new equipment for emergency works in water services

The Water Services Corporation has invested over half a million euro in new machinery for drilling, pipe-laying, and transportation and disposal of material. Source: TVM Updated 15:20pm

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Malta: Indications show that the airport is expected to open next month

Indications continue to grow that Malta International Airport will resume operations in the third week of June. Source: Net News Updated 15:15pm

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Malta: Work will be stepped up to disinfect bus terminals in Malta

As several workers have returned to work and more people are leaving their homes, Transport Malta has stepped up its efforts to clean up and decommission infrastructure on roads around…

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Malta: House collapse victim suffered anxiety over works

The Malta Independent follows the complication of evidence against four people charged with causing a woman’s death when a house collapsed in Ħamrun in March. The courts heard that victim…

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Malta: Covert military operation from Malta contracted by Libyan warlord

The Times says that informed sources confirmed details of a covert operation by military contractors who left Malta for Libya in June last year. Intelligence reports believe that the operation…

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Malta: One new Covid-19 case, nine recoveries

L-Orizzont says that a new case of Covid-19 was registered on Monday from 803 swab tests conducted. Nine patients were confirmed recovered and the number of active cases now stands…

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Malta: Opposition calls for virtual court hearings

In-Nazzjon carries a proposal by the Opposition to introduce virtual hearings at the courts. Justice spokesperson Jason Azzopardi said that businesses and families are being denied justice with the suspension…

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Malta: Military contractors left Malta for secret mission to Libya

Military contractors posing as private security guards left Malta for Libya for a covert operation that never ended up taking place, a senior government source has said. Source: Times of…

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Malta: Hamrun house collapse: Victim suffered anxiety due to development in days leading up to incident

The indoor smoking ban at restaurants has been extended to outdoor dining areas to protect the wellbeing of all customers, Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci said. Source: Malta Today Updated 15:50pm

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Malta: Gozo teleworking scheme launched

The Ministry for Gozo has on Monday launched the Gozo Teleworking Scheme for Gozitans working in Malta within the private sector. Source: Newsbook Updated 16:00pm

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Malta: One new Coronavirus case in Malta; 9 more people recover

Another person has tested positive for Coronavirus in Malta while another 9 have been added to the list of recovered patients. Source: TVM Updated 16:05pm

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Malta: Company in Burmarrad soon to invest in new a facility and electric vehicles – PM visits company facility

Prime Minister Robert Abela visited the facilities of Burmarrad Commercials in Burmarrad, which recently announced that it will relocate its operations, including administration and workshops, to a larger, modern building…

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Malta: Journalist Dione Borg’s car set on fire

Last night, the car of journalist Dione Borg was set on fire. This took place at around 11:20 pm on Sunday in Triq Dun Mikiel Xerri, in Attard. Source: Net News…

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Malta: Prime Minister claims country is now safe from Covid-19

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who declared Malta a ‘Covid-safe country’ and said that things are returning to normal. Abela indicated that the government is ready to announce the…

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Malta: Adrian Delia calls government out on economic strategy

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that the coronavirus outbreak exposed the flaws of the economic model adopted by the government. Delia insisted that reliance on population and…

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Malta: Gas deal raises prices to seven times the European average

The Times reveals that Malta’s supply of Liquified Natural Gas costs seven times the price of the current European average as the coronavirus emergency continues to drive prices down in…

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Malta: Considerable fall in PA applications last month

The Malta Independent says that there was a significant drop in dwelling applications in April, coinciding with a decision by the Planning Authority to suspend scheduled meetings because of the…

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Malta: Workers from the Cleansing Department started cleaning and disinfecting local beaches

Early today morning, workers from the Cleansing Department started cleaning and disinfecting beaches across Malta and Gozo. These works are being carried out to prepare beaches for a substantial amount…

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Malta: Bungalow plans for field overlooking Għar Lapsi

A rural plot of land on the road to Għar Lapsi may become a bungalow and garage if its owners have their way, a development application submitted to the Planning…

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Malta: Childcare centres and Skolasajf to open soon, Prime Minister says

Childcare centres and SkolaSajf will open soon, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Sunday morning. Speaking during a One TV interview, Abela said the Maltese and Gozitan people are committed…

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Malta: Landlords will drive restaurants out of business, catering lobby warns

Landlords who insist on charging full rent “as if there is no crisis” will drive restaurants out of business, the catering industry has said in a plea to the government…

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Malta: Abela ‘irresponsible’ to consult Muscat as Malta struggles to rebuild reputation – Adrian Delia

It was irresponsible of Robert Abela to consult with Joseph Muscat on economic recovery when the country is struggling to rebuild its reputation due to the problems the former prime…

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Malta: One new case of Covid-19 in Malta, three others recover

The health authorities have announced that one new case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in Malta after 1,301 swab tests were carried out. It was also stated that three other…

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Malta: PL up three points, PN down one

Malta Today publishes survey results which show that the Labour Party increased its support by almost three points since last month, polling at just under 52 percent. Support for the…

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Malta: Konrad Mizzi coy on election intentions

The Independent on Sunday speaks to officials within the Labour Party who say that former Minister Konrad Mizzi gave mixed intentions about whether or not to contest the 2022 general…

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Malta: Adrian Delia wants Police Commissioner with two-thirds House backing

Il-Mument carries an interview with PN Leader Adrian Delia by independent journalist Brian Hansford. Delia said that the police force deserves a Commissioner with integrity who enjoys the approval of…

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Malta: Elderly residencies fearing shortage in supplies

The Sunday Times speaks to homes for the elderly who warned that they are running low on resources and that expenses have soared by some 40 percent since the start…

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Malta: EC decreases Country Specific Recommendations

It-Torċa says that the European Commission reduced its country specific recommendations for Malta to four from six at the start of the year. The paper says that another seven EU…

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Malta: Bank loan moratoria worth over €480 million so far

Kullħadd says that the bank moratorium is helping 2,700 families and businesses with their loans and, in the first weeks since it was introduced, €487 million worth in repayments have…

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Malta: “Domestic violence cases increased” – Gozo Bishop

Gozo Bishop, Mario Grech, expressed that during these past months, while everyone was obliged to remain indoors, together taking the opportunity and strengthened family ties. He also expressed that, "there…

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