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Malta: Return to normality approaching if people remain disciplined – Robert Abela

Malta could emerge from the COVID-19 situation soon if people remain disciplined and obey the partial lockdown measures put in place to curb the spread of the virus, the Prime…

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Malta: Confirmation of eight new cases of Covid-19 in Malta

Confirmation today of eight new cases of Covid-19 in Malta, which pushes the total number of infected persons up to 378, of whom 44 have recovered. During today’s media conference,…

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Malta: Government had promised state support to pilots

Malta Today reveals details of a 2016 letter to Air Malta pilots assuring them they would be kept on state payroll with the same take-home pay in the event that…

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Malta: Intelligent planning for ODZ areas to be explored

It-Torċa carries an interview with Environment and Planning Minister Aaron Farrugia who said that the ministry is working on a new system for ‘intelligent planning’ with regards to applications for…

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Malta: 200 migrants stranded off Malta

Il-Mument reports that the government has received new calls for the disembarkation of migrants stranded at sea. A boat and a rescue ship are carrying more than 200 migrants between…

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Malta: Health Ministry is managing postponed hospital appointments

The Independent on Sunday publishes an interview with Health Minister Chris Fearne who said that a transition team has been set up to oversee the rescheduling of hospital appointments that…

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Malta: Real estate agents request aid

Illum says that property market has ground to a halt amid the Covid-19 emergency and reports that real estate agents are requesting support. The paper speaks to Agents Association chief…

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Malta: Medical cannabis company ready to launch first product

Kullħadd says that a Malta-based Israeli company in the medicinal cannabis field is nearing the launch of its first product aimed at the European market. The product has been developed…

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My father died in isolation – Maltese Man who lost his father to coronavirus

A Maltese man who lost his father to coronavirus in a matter of hours is ruing the fact that he could not even bid him farewell. The 84-year-old was among…

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Malta: Failure to fight money-laundering ‘could threaten financial stability’ – IMF

Failure to tackle “significant” deficiencies in Malta’s anti-money laundering regime could potentially threaten financial stability, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. In its annual assessment of Malta’s economic wellbeing, the IMF…

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Malta: ‘Urging people traffickers is inhumane’, Evarist Bartolo says of migrant rescue NGOs

Foreign Minister Evarist Bartolo said Malta “cannot handle anymore” asylum seekers, as it continues to cope with the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the country. Bartolo took to…

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Malta: Social workers say they ‘cannot work’ with Alfred Grixti

Social workers said they cannot work with a person who “indicates a sentiment which is in complete contradiction to the Foundation vision of the organisation he heads,” they said in…

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Malta: 20 new cases of Coronavirus in Malta – 10 from Ħal Far centre

Confirmation of 20 new cases of coronavirus in Malta, with the total number now pushed up to 370. During her media conference, Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci stated that ten…

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Malta: UoM academic year 2020-2021 postponed – sources

According to sources who spoke to Newsbook.com.mt, The Academic Year 2020-2021 is expected to commence on the 19th of October. According to the information received by this newsroom this date applies…

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Malta: 20 new cases of Coronavirus in Malta

20 new cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed out of 1,288 tests, increasing the number of people infected in Malta to 370. Superintendent of Public Health, Professor Charmaine Gauci…

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Malta: Clash at sea between AFM and migrant boat

The Times quotes migrant rescue support NGO Alarm Phone which said that AFM officers clashed with migrants stranded at sea on Thursday. A spokesperson for the army said she had…

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Malta: Finance Minister says government prepared to help private sector

L-Orizzont speaks to Finance Minister Edward Scicluna following an EU summit that reached an agreement over a €500 billion aid package. Scicluna said that Malta now has the “go-ahead” by…

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Malta: Confirmed cases rise to 350

The Independent reports 13 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday, now having reached 350 since the start of the spread. The paper says that most of the latest identified patients…

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Malta: Maltese Covid-19 survivor shares experience

In-Nazzjon picks a public Facebook message posted by a patient who recovered from Covid-19 after battling it for more than a month. Martin Attard declared that he won over the…

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Malta: Pressure for Malta to accept group of immigrants

Two boats carrying 85 and 70 immigrants on board are being rejected by Italy. In several Tweets on social media, the non-governmental organization Alarm Phone has called on the…

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Malta: Hunters’ Association warns its members to comply with Department of Health directives

Kaccaturi ta' San Ubertu, also known as KSU, in a statement warned its members to comply with the directives issued by the Department of Health, both those present and those…

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TVM: 38 new cases of COVID-19 in Malta

Confirmation today of 38 new cases of Covid-19 in Malta. This was announced by Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci during today’s media conference. The total number of cases has…

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Malta: COVID-19: First batch of wage supplement payments to be given out next week – Silvio Schembri

Minister for the Economy, Investment and Small Businesses Silvio Schembri said that the first batch payments for those who applied for the COVID-19 wage supplement scheme will start being given…

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Malta: Malta Chamber appeals for a strategy on economic recovery

The serious impact of COVID-19 on the European economy, the EU response and business’ role for the recovery were the topics discussed between members of BusinessEurope which the President of…

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Malta: Air Malta CEO asked for a 70% cut in wage and perks

Air Malta CEO Clifford Chetcuti has asked for a 70% cut in his wage and perks, the Economy Minister said as he responded to criticism by pilots hit by mass…

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Malta: Foreigners stranded in Malta invited to apply for repatriation flights

The government has offered repatriation flights to foreigners still stranded in Malta. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said 4,206 individuals were repatriated over the past three weeks.…

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Malta: Elderly woman dies of Covid-19

The Times leads with the death of a 92-year-old woman in Gozo on Wednesday afternoon, the first casualty linked to Covid-19. Health Minister Chris Fearne announced the loss and confirmed…

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Malta: Air Malta to shed 108 pilots

The Malta Business Weekly announces that 108 Air Malta pilots have been made redundant after offers to accept a pay cut were rejected by the union representing them. Similar offers…

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Malta: New-born among latest coronavirus patients

The Independent reports that a baby of one month has become the youngest Covid-19 patient in Malta. Six new cases were confirmed on Thursday by the Superintendent for Public Health,…

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Malta: AFM officers to be paid for extra hours

L-Orizzont says that an agreement has been reached assuring Armed Forces officers that they will be remunerated for the added hours on duty during the coronavirus emergency. Negotiations were held…

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Malta: Adrian Delia regrets death of first Covid-19 victim

In-Nazzjon says that PN Leader Adrian Delia expressed his condolences to the family of the first coronavirus victim who died in Gozo on Wednesday. Health authorities are appealing for people…

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Malta: Pace family supports PNs appeal for a public inquiry

Miriam Pace's family, the woman who tragically lost her life last month after her residence in Ħamrun collapsed, is supporting the appeal for a public inquiry. This was expressed during…

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Malta: Prime Minister Roberta Abela visits Gozo’s General Hospital

Malta's Prime Minister, Robert Abela and Gozo Minister, Clint Camilleri visited the Gozo General hospital. The scope of their visit was to witness the dedicated work that is being carried…

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Malta: “No income is putting residents at risk”

As we are in another week of partial lockdown, the lack of work is making its effects felt on the most vulnerable people in our society. Newsbook.com.mt reached out to Mgr…

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Malta: Mark Chetcuti sworn in as Chief Justice

Mark Chetcuti has been sworn in as Chief Justice after unanimous approval by Parliament. The ceremony was led by President George Vella at San Anton Palace this morning. Present was…

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Malta: Air Malta makes 108 pilots redundant after union refuses pay cut

Air Malta has taken the unprecedented step to make 108 pilots from its staff of 134 redundant, after the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) refused to take a radical pay cut…

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Malta: Government slams Identity Malta for telling non-EU children to go home

The government said on Tuesday that children of non-EU families facing deportation will not be sent home and letters they had received from Identity Malta should never have been issued.…

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Malta: One-month-old baby is one of six new Covid-19 cases in Malta

Confirmation today of six new cases of Covid-19 in Malta. This has been announced by Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci during today’s press conference. The six new cases push…

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Malta: Air Malta cabin crew clash over salary offer

Malta Today says that members of the Union of Cabin Crew disagree over proposals by Air Malt to offer reduced salaries of €1,200. A section of employees is petitioning for…

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Malta: Highest jump in Covid-19 cases in 24 hours

The Independent reports that the number of Covid-19 cases rose to 293 after the highest daily increase was registered on Tuesday with 52 confirmed patients. Health Minister Chris Fearne said…

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Malta: Children told to leave country by Identity Malta

The Times reveals that Identity Malta is urging families with children on eviction notice to leave the country and continue their appeals from abroad. In December the agency wrote to…

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Malta: Chamber of Commerce proposes new stimulus package

In-Nazzjon reports on a series of proposals by the Chamber of Commerce recommending a ‘stronger’ stimulus by the government to counter the socio-economic effects of the virus. The Chamber said…

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Malta: New jobs found for redundant employees

L-Orizzont reports on a joint initiative by the General Workers Union, the government and the private sector that offered alternative occupation to 53 employees who were made redundant in the…

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Malta: Malta tells Germany it will refuse disembarkation to rescued Sea-Eye migrants

The Italian and Maltese governments have told the German foreign ministry they will not agree to disembarkation of migrants rescued by the German migrant rescue charity Sea-Eye, due to the…

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Malta: Eight people fined € 100 each after breaking the law

8 people were fined € 100 each during the ongoing police patrols to ensure that there are no more than 3 people in public places according to the legal notice…

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Malta: Maltese People are able to come to Malta until Sunday – Minister of Foreign Affairs

Those who are for one reason or another, still abroad have a chance until Sunday, April 12, to return to Malta. Source: Net News Updated 18:15pm

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Malta: YMCA seeking out past vulnerable residents

The economic downturn sparked by the coronavirus outbreak in Malta and the global pandemic has brought hardships to many with inequalities further coming to light in such a context. …

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Malta: Chamber of Commerce issues proposal for the government to extend support to more businesses

In its drive to support businesses counter the effects of the current crisis, The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry has once again presented the government with a costed…

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Malta: 52 new Covid-19 cases confirmed in Malta and Gozo

During a press briefing this morning, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne confirmed 52 new cases of Covid-19 in Malta and Gozo. Source: TVM Updated 18:10

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Malta: Government aid should apply to all businesses seeing turnover losses – Chamber

Times of Malta says that the government should help all businesses affected by the economic consequences of COVID-19, irrespective of the economic sector they operate in, the Chamber of Commerce…

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