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Malta: Government preparing plan to respond to grey-listing

The Independent on Sunday says that the government has drafted plans to retake Malta off the FATF grey list. Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said that discussions about the strategy are…

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Malta: Edward Zammit Lewis vows to stay on

Malta Today speaks with embattled Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis who apologised for describing voters as fools in private messages with Yorgen Fenech. During the interview, he dismissed calls to…

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Malta: Enemalta supplied generators to ease power issues

In-Nazzjon follows a press conference by Enemalta in the wake of a series of power outages. CEO Jason Vella said that the company supplied generators to power certain areas after…

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Malta: Prison sentence for two mothers overturned on appeal

The Times says that a court has overturned a prison sentence handed down to two women caught travelling with false documents. Judge Aaron Bugeja said the original sentence was not…

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Malta: Government announces Grand Harbour regeneration plans

L-Orizzont says that Capital Projects Minister Ian Borg presented plans for the rehabilitation of the Grand Harbour area. Focusing on nine zones from Fort St Elmo to Fort Ricasoli, the…

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Malta: Electricity cuts caused by glitches in distribution network

The Independent quotes Enemalta CEO Jason Vella that Marsascala, Mosta, and Naxxar were the localities most affected by power interruptions, caused by malfunctions in the distribution system. He added that…

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Malta: Traffic accidents increased by almost 60% in second quarter of year

Traffic accidents increased by almost 60 per cent in the second quarter of 2021, new data has shown, potentially reflecting the impact of the pandemic on transport. A total of…

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Malta: Enemalta apologises for power cuts caused by weaknesses in distribution network

Enemalta has apologised for the power cuts that affected several localities, the cause of which were faults in the distribution system. Enemalta CEO Jason Vella said the higher demand for…

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Malta: Young man in danger of dying after stabbing incident

A 21-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being stabbed in the early hours of Friday morning, the police have told Newsbook.com.mt. A police spokesperson said the man was involved in an…

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Malta: Nine-zone regeneration plan announced for the Grand Harbour

The Grand Harbour will be regenerated through a nine-zone plan. The government’s vision for the harbour was announced by Infrastructure and Capital Projects Minister, Ian Borg, who said that the…

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Malta: Shortened quarantine for vaccinated contacts

The Independent says that the quarantine period for fully vaccinated people who come into contact with Covid-19 patients will decrease to seven days. Announcing the change, Health Minister Chris Fearne…

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Malta: PN demands compensation for sustained power cuts

In-Nazzjon quotes a statement by the PN calling for compensation for those affected by long periods of power cuts in the last few days. Energy spokesperson Ryan Callus criticised the…

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Malta: Vaccine booster drive targets selected cohorts

The Times says that a Covid-19 vaccine booster programme for people in nursing homes and vulnerable persons is expected to be rolled out in mid-September. Meanwhile, health authorities are urging…

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Malta: Outcry against imprisonment of two women

L-Orizzont reports on a demonstration outside the courts on Thursday, objecting to a prison sentence handed down to two Turkish mothers last week. Joining the action, Former President Marie-Louise Coleiro…

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Malta: Marsascala residents left without electricity for over 15 hours

Marsascala residents have spent long hours in darkness and stifling heat after a power cut late in the night was not resolved come morning. Several residents voiced their frustrations that…

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Malta: Entertainment industry unhappy standing events not given go-ahead

The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) has expressed its disappointment that the industry was not given the go-ahead to resume standing events. "Whereas we applaud the ongoing efforts…

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Malta: Ferry to Augusta delayed due to legal challenge

The launch of the ferry service to Augusta will be delayed due to last-minute legal challenge. The service, which was scheduled to start on Friday, is facing a last-minute legal…

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Malta: Urgent call for ‘O’ positive blood

The heatwave we are experiencing at the moment is having an effect on blood donations as well, and over the last three days, only 96 people have come forward to…

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Malta: Rise in work-related complaints filed with Commissioner for Persons with Disability

L-Orizzont says that the Commissioner for Persons with Disability registered 475 complaints last year, a decrease of 24 per cent from 2019. Cases related to the place of work, however,…

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Malta: Proposed ban on permanent caravan parking fizzles out

The Independent reports that a by-law to prohibit caravan and camper owners from parking their vehicles permanently along the Coast Road fell through as the government failed to enact it.…

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Malta: Prime Minister discusses public inquiry report with Caruana Galizia family

The Times says that the Prime Minister met members of the Caruana Galizia family on Wednesday. It is understood that the main subject of discussion were the recommendations of the…

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Malta: PN hits out at government’s energy policy

In-Nazzjon leads with a PN statement slamming the government’s energy policy following a series of power cuts in various localities. Party spokesperson for Energy, Ryan Callus, said the government failed…

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Malta: Financial Arbiter handled over 5,000 cases last year

The Malta Business Weekly publishes an interview with Financial Arbiter Reno Borg who said that more than 5,000 customers sought assistance from his Office last year. Dr Borg said that…

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Malta: Two men stole food to feed themselves, court hears

Two men who targeted various outlets of a local chain store, stealing foodstuffs to feed themselves after running into serious financial problems, were remanded in custody pending judgment. Mario Campolo,…

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Malta: Melvin Theuma asked for proof he owned Mosta flat used as safe house in HSBC heist

Melvin Theuma has been asked to show proof that he owned a Mosta flat allegedly used in the 2010 HSBC bank heist as a safehouse by the criminals. Theuma, the…

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Malta: MEA insists labour shortages need to be addressed urgently

The Malta Employers’ Association is calling for the phasing out of the Community Work Scheme as it insists that a rising shortage of employees in Malta needs to be addressed…

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Malta: Passenger injured in four car collision

A passenger was injured and had to be admitted to Mater Dei following a four car collision in Bugibba yesterday afternoon. The accident happened at around 5pm in Pioneer road.…

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Malta: Speaker blocks urgent debate on Justice Minister

In-Nazzjon says that the Speaker turned down a request by the opposition for an urgent session to discuss a no-confidence motion in Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis. The government said…

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Malta: Police suspend assistant commissioner

The Times says that Assistant Police Commissioner Ian Abdilla has been suspended days after his name was mentioned several times in the publication of the Caruana Galizia report. Until recently,…

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Malta: Authorities planning Covid-19 booster shots

L-Orizzont says that the government is planning booster shots for the Covid-19 vaccine as lower levels of immunity are observed among certain groups of the population. Preparations for the roll-out…

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Malta: Government seeking new tourism niches

The Independent quotes Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo that the government is seeking sustainable and quality tourism, focusing on specific niches. The minister said that Malta is experiencing success in new…

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Malta: A third of early teens fully vaccinated

Malta Today says that nearly a third of people in the 12 to 15 age group have received their full dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. The Health Ministry said that…

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Malta: Assistant police chief Ian Abdilla suspended

Assistant police commissioner Ian Abdilla, who has been widely criticised for inaction over the Panama Papers investigations, has been suspended by police commissioner Angelo Gafà. The former Economic Crimes Unit…

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Malta: Midwives call for paternity leave to be extended to 10 days

Midwives from the Positive Birth Movement Malta (PBM) have petitioned the government to fulfil legal obligations to transpose into national law part of the European work-life balance directive, which gives…

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Malta: 41 asylum seekers rescued in Maltese SAR

A group of 41 asylum seekers were rescued by the Armed Forces of Malta on Monday night. The group was brought to Malta on Tuesday morning. Source Newsbook Updated 1745

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Malta: Country ranked among the top 20 best holiday destinations

The Maltese islands have been ranked among the best holiday islands in Europe. This emerges from a survey conducted by KAYAK, the world’s leading travel website. Crete and Greece were…

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Malta: PN promises Mġarr Harbour extension

In-Nazzjon leads with proposals by the PN for the enlargement of the Mġarr harbour to cater for higher traffic between the two islands. The party’s policy cluster focusing on Gozo…

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Malta: Human rights expert flags imprisonment of two women

The Times quotes international human rights lawyer John Pace who raised concerns about the imprisonment of two Turkish women last week. Pace warned that the sentence ‘seriously infringes’ Malta’s international…

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Malta: People watched more TV during the pandemic

L-Orizzont reports that TV viewership increased by an average daily of 12 minutes during the pandemic. The Broadcasting Authority annual report found that people aged 12 and over have watched…

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Malta: Justice minister resists calls to step down

The Independent publishes comments to journalists by Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis who defended his record and vowed not to resign. He said that reports about a private chat with…

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Malta: Magistrate charged with VAT offences

Magistrate Monica Vella is charged with VAT offences after tax authorities flag discrepancies between stated income from work she appears to have carried out beyond her duties as magistrate Source…

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Malta: Zammit Lewis was ‘following party line’ with 17 Black justice mockery

Edward Zammit Lewis on Monday said he was following the party line in a January 2019 Labour press conference mocking attempts to seek justice in the 17 Black case. The justice minister…

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Malta: Witness refuses to testify against Fenech in fear of self-incrimination

A witness refused to testify against Yorgen Fenech, fearing that she could incriminate herself in light of separate proceedings against her. The witness was called to testify on the secret…

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Malta: Father of seven admits to sending his children on a stealing spree

A 38-year-old father from Qormi was placed on probation for three years after admitting to sending four out of seven of his children to steal toys from a shop in…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says many people are still afraid to travel and that the government needs to think of new ideas to support the tourism industry. The Independent reacts to…

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Malta: Prime Minister says government is committed to rule of law reform

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela that the government is committed to implementing the recommendations outlined in the Caruana Galizia public inquiry report. He said his administration will meet this…

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Malta: Prestigious war medal misplaced while being transferred to museum

The Independent says that the family of Brigadier Alfred Gatt is appealing to the public to help find a Military Cross awarded to the late Gallipoli war veteran. The high-level…

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Malta: Police acquire intelligence on Dubai offshore companies

The Times reveals that tax authorities have handed over data about 20 Maltese individuals with offshore companies in Dubai to the police financial crime unit. Last month, the Commissioner for…

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Malta: Opposition seeks no-confidence vote in Justice Minister

In-Nazzjon says that the Opposition will request an urgent debate in parliament to present a no-confidence motion in Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis. PN leader Bernard Grech said that the…

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Malta: PN leader urges candidates to pursue national interest

Il-Mument quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech that the party is focused on the country’s success. Addressing a seminar for electoral candidates and MPs, Grech said that everyone has a different…

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Malta: Concerns about worker exploitation in fishing industry

It-Torċa reports on cases of employment abuse against non-EU fishermen working on Maltese vessels. The paper says that the contracts the employees are offered leave out basic details such as…

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Malta: Safety authority chairman calls for higher standards in construction industry

The Independent on Sunday speaks with the new chairperson of the Occupational Health and Safety Authority, David Xuereb, who said that safety standards need to be raised, especially on constructions…

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Malta: Government negotiations with Steward Healthcare ongoing

Illum says that talks between the government and Steward Healthcare over the management of the former state hospitals are at an advanced stage. Health Minister Chris Fearne said that whatever…

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Malta: Public inquiry indicates interference by Keith Schembri in police work

The Sunday Times reports from the Caruana Galizia inquiry which found that, as the Prime Minister’s chief of staff, Keith Schembri attempted to influence police investigations into 17 Black and…

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Malta: Authorities lay down rules for mass events

Malta Today says that the tourism authority set out specific Covid-19 protocols for those attending cultural events this summer. Attendees will be required to wear facemasks when not seated and…

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Malta: Opposition Leader wants parliament to follow up public inquiry recommendations

In-Nazzjon leads with a demand by Opposition Leader Bernard Grech to form a parliamentary committee to follow the recommendations set out by the Caruana Public inquiry. Grech was speaking in…

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Malta: Equality Minister denounces hate speech against transgender person

L-Orizzont reports that Equality Minister Owen Bonnici condemned online hate speech targeting a transgender person. The minister said that social media should be a tool for networking not a platform…

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