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Malta: The 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory coming to a bench near you

Facebook has been removing posts falsely claiming that 5G technology causes COVID-19, but this has not stopped conspiracy theorists from putting up posters in Birżebbuġa warning that the pandemic is…

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Malta: Malta granted protection to 435 asylum seekers, seventh highest rate in EU on per capita basis

Malta granted 435 asylum seekers some form of protection last year, with the largest group being Syrians, followed by Libyans and Eritreans, figures out today show. The Eurostat figures also…

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Malta: PM, Home Minister express gratitude to AFM

Prime Minister Robert Abela and Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri expressed their gratitude to the Armed Forces of Malta during a visit to the Maritime Squadron at Hay Wharf. The…

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Malta: Sovereign Charters denies vessels were chartered for military purposes or money laundering

Sovereign Charters has denied all the allegations that it has chartered two of its vessels in connection to money laundering or military purposes. The company has issued a statement in…

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Malta: Covid-19 – We could be in for a second wave

During today’s press briefing on Covid-19, TVM asked Professor Gauci whether our country could experience what is called ‘the second wave’. Professor Gauci said that the size of the wave…

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Malta: COVID-19: 2 new positive cases; 4 people cured

Two new positive cases out of 700 tests tested positive in the past 24hours, reaching a total of 450 cases. This while two children under the age of 9 have…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspective

Monday morning places four papers on our news stands. Here's what the four Editors going to print today had to say. The Times of Malta’s Editorial looks at the current…

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Malta: First day without new Covid-19 cases since start of outbreak

L-Orizzont announces that no new Covid-19 cases were recorded on Sunday, the first time in seven weeks. Health Minister Chris Fearne said that measures could be eased but warned about…

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Malta: Lifting of first measures expected this week

The Times claims that the first coronavirus restrictions are expected to be relaxed this week but says that ministers and government advisers disagree over which businesses should be allowed to…

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Malta: Adrian Delia says Steward hospitals must be given back

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that a Nationalist government would cancel the agreement with Steward Healthcare and return the hospitals to the public. Delia said that the…

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Malta: Crowds gathering on roofs cannot be legally disperased

The Independent says that the police have no legal right to stop residents of the former Paloma Hotel from gathering on the roof. Social media comments raised alarm over people…

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Malta: One year after Gwardamanġa tragedy

Caroline Micallef's wish is to return to living a normal life...as they once used to before. This comes after one year ago, when her life changed overnight. The incident occurred…

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Malta: Measures to be revised over the coming days

During a press conference, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne, stated that the current measures which are currently in place, will be revised over the coming days. The Minister for Health…

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Malta: Economic success shouldn’t be measured on GDP alone, Delia says

Partit Nazzjonalista leader Adrian Delia said that economic success should not be measured on GDP alone during an interview on the party’s station. Delia highlighted that the quality of life…

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Malta: ‘Enemed does not buy fuel with spot prices, but through hedging agreements’ – chairman

In order to provide price stability for the benefit of businesses and the economy in general, Enemed does not buy its fuel requirements with spot prices but rather through hedging…

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Malta: Drugs, cash and weapons found in major police operation

A man is under arrest after a major police operation which yielded a substantial amount of drugs, cash and firearms The operation, by the Drug Squad, the Special Intervention Unit…

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Malta: Army ‘paralysed’ by NGO’s criminal complaint on migrant deaths – Prime Minister

The army has been left paralysed due to the criminal complaint filed by Repubblika over claims migrants were left to die at sea amid a closure of Malta's ports because…

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Malta: For the first time, no new Covid-19 case registered in Malta

Addressing a press conference this morning, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne announced that no new Covid-19 case was registered in Malta today. This is the first time since the first…

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Malta: Pilots seeking early retirement at 50

Malta Today reveals that the Department of Industrial and Employment Relations has agreed to plans by Air Malta to lay off 108 pilots. The paper says that the pilot’s union…

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Malta: Maltese arms dealer charged over breaches in Libya

The Sunday Times says that a Maltese arms dealer, James Fenech, is facing charges for breaching EU sanctions on Libya by transporting private contractors out of the north African country…

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Malta: Former PN minister commends handling of pandemic

The speaks to former PN Health Minister Joe Cassar who praised authorities for following WHO guidelines closely and succeeding in flattening the curve. Cassar said he would not have made…

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Malta: Over €14 million in rescue funds delivered

Kullħadd says more than €14 million have been released by the government so far to address jobs under threat. The paper says that separate measures by the Economy Ministry and…

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Malta: Unemployment increase of 466 from February

It-Torċa quotes figures by the National Statistics Office which show an increase of 466 people on the unemployment register from February to March. The paper says that the government’s interventions…

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Malta: Adrian Delia demands lower utility rates

Il-Mument quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who insists that the water and electricity rates should be lowered by half to reflect the drop in oil prices. He said that families…

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Malta: Lockdown on shops unlikely to be eased

Illum speaks to shop owners following indications by Health Minister Chris Fearne that the restrictive measures on retail outlets will not be lifted anytime soon. The paper asks how longer…

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Malta: The fourth victim of Covid-19 in Malta

A 96-year-old woman is the fourth victim of Covid-19. This was confirmed early this morning by health authorities. The elderly woman who was being treated at Mater Dei Hospital suffered…

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Malta: The 66 immigrants are expected to testify on Tuesday

The 66 migrants who were rescued by the army are expected to testify next Tuesday after an alleged assassination attempt according to Opposition spokesman for justice, Jason Azzopardi. Source: One News…

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Malta: 11 arrested in police drug raids in St Julian’s

Eleven persons were arrested by the police in drug raids carried out in an apartment and a public garden in St Julian’s. The raids were carried out by the Sliema…

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Malta: One new case of Covid-19, 26 other persons cured

A new case of Covid-19 in Malta was confirmed today following 559 swab tests, bringing the total of positive persons to 448. Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci said today that…

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Malta: NGOs demand clarity on proposed transfer of Miżieb and Aħrax to FKNK

A group of NGOs is asking the government to immediately publish the full terms of any agreement regarding the transfer of the Miżieb and Aħrax open spaces to the Federation…

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Malta: Contact-tracing apps could be our Orwellian nightmare, says expert

Various European countries are developing contact tracing applications for smartphones to slow the spread of COVID-19. The concept is relatively simple. The contact tracing apps will identify and alert people…

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Malta: Malta receives major shipment of PPE for healthcare workers

The first of several planned mega-shipments of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 battle arrived in Malta on Friday. Deputy prime minister and…

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Malta: All roadworks to be halted

The Times reveals that all roadworks are coming to a halt as dumping sites for construction waste have reached their full capacity. Infrastructure Malta informed contractors to stop all project…

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Malta: Revised fuel station policy published

The Independent covers the publishing of a revised Fuel Station Policy by the Ministry for Planning. The new regulations envisage a cap on the number of petrol pumps as well…

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Malta: Adrian Delia says PN supports sustainable hunting

In-Nazzjon reports that PN Leader Adrian Delia visited the police headquarters on Friday to thank the police for their dedication in the Covid-19 emergency. Delia said that laws must be…

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Malta: Separated people facing difficulties in emergency

L-Orizzont speaks to lawyer Robert Thake about problems faced by separated people who lost their jobs in the crisis but are still required to pay their maintenance. The lawyer says…

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Malta: €3.5 million in schemes for sustainable private transport

With an investment of three and half million, Minister for Transport Ian Borg announced four new schemes for those wanting to invest in sustainable private transport. Source: ONE News Updated:…

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Malta: Half of economic support measures applications processed without issues

In the past five weeks, Malta Enterprise has received 47,977 queries on the economic support measures related to the COVID-19 scenario. This information was provided during a press conference addressed…

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Malta: Air Malta redundancy process ongoing, but can be halted if agreement reached – Minister

The redundancy process for 104 Air Malta pilots and 139 cabin crew members is still ongoing, but can be stopped if an agreement between the airline and the respective unions,…

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Malta: Roadworks ordered to stop as dumping sites reach capacity

All roadworks have been ordered to halt after the weekend as the island has run out of space to dump debris. In a notice sent to contractors on Friday, Infrastructure…

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Malta: COVID-19 starts to bite as government finances go under by €300 million

The government deficit has more than doubled in the first three months as the country feels the pinch of the COVID-19 pandemic, figures out today show. The deficit in government’s…

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Malta: Two new cases of Covid-19 – and 19 other patients recover

Two new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Malta today, resulting from 611 swabs which were carried out, and bringing the total number of persons resulting positive up to…

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Malta: No agreement over collapsed block after a year

The Independent marks one year since the collapse of a block of apartments In Gwardamangia Hill. The residents said that, so far, no agreement, has been reached with developers working…

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Malta: National airline resumes talks with employees

The Times reveals that Air Malta is holding talks with unions representing its cabin crew and pilots in an effort to save jobs. The Department of Employment and Industrial Relations…

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Malta: No concerns by families of elderly patients treated at Gozo hotel

L-Orizzont speaks to relatives of patients who have been relocated from the Gozo hospital geriatric wing to the Downtown hotel in Victoria. Family members say that the patients are being…

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Malta: Adrian Delia expects European partners to help with migration

In-Nazzjon covers a special virtual summit of the European People’s Party leaders which discussed the impact of the Covid-19 emergency on immigration. PN Leader Adrian Delia said that the EU…

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Malta: Two held after drugs are found in their car The car was stopped in Cospicua

Two 26-year-olds are under arrest after drugs were found in their car, the police said on Thursday. The car was stopped and searched in Cospicua and the police found some…

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Malta: One new case of Coronavirus in Malta – 204 have recovered

The number of infected persons who have recovered from Covid-19 has continued to increase. During her daily medical bulletin, Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci stated that another 39 persons have…

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Malta: Police won’t investigate BirdLife criminal complaint on spring hunting licences

The Police have said they will not be taking further steps after analysing a criminal complaint filed by BirdLife over the alleged illegality of spring hunting licences. The announcement comes…

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Malta: PA Board approves 15-storey Ta’ Xbiex tower

The Planning Authority Board has approved the construction of a 15-storey tower in Ta' Xbiex. The proposed tower is located on land in Ta' Xbiex along Testaferrata and Enrico Mizzi…

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Malta: NewsLocal Hunters seek urgent meeting with Police following criminal complaint

The Federation for Hunting and Conservation – Malta (FKNK) has requested an urgent meeting with the Acting Police Commissioner after BirdLife Malta filed a criminal complaint over what it claimed…

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Malta: Fearne anticipates lifting of Covid-19 measures

The Times quotes Health Minister Chris Fearne who said in parliament that restrictive measures linked to the coronavirus spread could start to be relaxed in the coming days. He warned,…

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Malta: Birdlife denounces thousands of ‘illegal’ hunter’s licences

The Independent reports that Birdlife Malta has filed a criminal complaint over some 6,000 hunting licences issued by the Ministry of Gozo. The NGO said that, according to law, only…

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Malta: Company in Malta reported to OCCRP for fraud

The Malta Business Weekly reports that a Malta-based company has been reported to the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project over misleading face masks advertising targeting people in the US.…

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Malta: Chamber of SMEs says tourism has work cut out

Business Today carries an interview with Chamber of SMEs deputy president Philip Fenech who said that it will take the tourism sector a long time to reach the level of…

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Malta: Parliamentary motion to cancel Steward agreement

In-Nazzjon reports that the Opposition filed a motion in parliament requesting the revocation of the hospital concession deal with Steward Healthcare. The motion is expected to be debated in the…

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Malta: GWU rejects proposal to reduce public sector wages

L-Orizzont says that the General Workers Union is opposing a proposal by the Employers Association to reduce the salaries of employees in the public sector who are currently out of…

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