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‘It is time to open the economy further, and for people to return to work’ – Malta Chamber President

‘It is time to open the economy further, and for people to return to work, in a safe and responsible way’ said the President of The Malta Chamber of Commerce,…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Tourism and people on the beach captured the Editors' attention throughout the weekend. The Times of Malta focuses on the mission to find a coronavirus vaccine which it describes as…

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Reports that mercenaries from Libya withdrew to Malta

Western mercenaries linked with two Dubai-based companies arrived in Libya with plans to assist forces loyal to eastern-based military commander Khalifa Haftar in their year-long offensive to capture the capital,…

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Sunday 17th May 2020

Updated 12:45 Seven new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, taking Malta's total to 553. With four recoveries, the number of active cases has edged up to 93.…

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Saturday 16th May 2020

Update 2145 Six Spaniards were arrested on Friday evening after attacking police officers who approached them to inform them that they were breaking Coronavirus measures which establish that people…

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Malta: €700 million trade deficit in first quarter

Balance of trade in Malta stood at -€700 million between January and March, according to estimates published by Eurostat. The economy registered a trade deficit of €400 million in intra-EU…

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Clear protocols for the Maltese tourism industry are expected by Monday

In a webinar on the way forward for the tourism sector that was organised earlier today among the Ministry for Tourism, the Malta Tourism Authority and the Malta Hotels and…

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Malta: Negative consumer goods sector curbs industrial revenues

Industrial turnover fell by 2.1 percent over the first quarter this year compared with the last three months of 2019. Data released by the National Statistics Office shows that the…

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European GDP suffers biggest hit in 25 years

The GDP in the European Union decreased by 3.3 percent between January and March, compared with the previous quarter, marking the sharpest decline since records first started being complied in…

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Commission approves €40 million Maltese support scheme to grant interest rate subsidies to companies

The European Commission has approved a €40 million Maltese interest rate subsidy scheme to support companies facing acute liquidity shortages due to the current coronavirus outbreak. In a statement, the…

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Chamber of Commerce calls for more government support for maritime and logistics industry

The Malta Chamber of Commerce is calling on Government to support the maritime and logistic industry in the wake of the current economic crisis resulting from the restrictions imposed in…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Tourism, health, football and ambassadorial appointments make their way in the leading opinion articles of Friday's local newspapers. The Times of Malta looks at the European Commission's proposals to "save…

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Mcdonald’s licencee Premier Capital posts €28 Million pre-tax profit in 2019

Premier Capital plc, the Maltese-owned Developmental Licencee for McDonald’s in six European markets, has posted a pre-tax profit of €28 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, up from…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Thursday's Editorials provide us with diverse topics for discussion, including a call for political leaders to lead by example and wear protective masks, and another on employers to make teleworking…

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4.1 earthquake off the coast of Malta

An earthquake measuring 4.1 shook the central Mediterranean off the coast of Malta on Wednesday night. The tremor was also registered by the University of Malta Seismic Monitoring & Research…

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Thursday 14th May 2020

Updated 1231 Seven further persons have recovered from coronavirus infection, taking this tally to 443. Yesterday a record of 1321 tests were carried out, resulting in 14 positive cases, taking…

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SME Chamber calls for income tax reduction among proposals to restart the economy

The SME Chamber has proposed the reduction of income tax to 20% among a series of wide-ranging proposals to support the restoration of economic activity. In a statement, it said…

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Malta: Industrial production down by 7 percent

Industrial production fell by 6.9 percent in March from the previous month, reflecting an EU-wide slump of 10.4 percent. Figures by Eurostat show that only four countries registered increases: Ireland…

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EU Commission approves €11.5m Maltese scheme to support coronavirus-related investments

The European Commission has approved a Maltese aid scheme of €11.5 million to support investments in the production of products that are relevant to the coronavirus outbreak, including vaccines, ventilators…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The appointment of a new Police Commissioner takes the leading space in two Editorials in print today. The Times of Malta's' Editorial focuses on the qualities required in the new…

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Malta Chamber presents set of proposals to support business resilience and adaptation

The Malta Chamber has presented a fresh set of proposals on restructuring towards COVID resilient businesses. In a statement, the Chamber said that these proposals were handed over to the…

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Wednesday 13th May 2020

Updated 1232 Prof Gauci confirmed the earlier news of the death of the 53-year old man who had serious underlying conditions. She also announced two further recoveries, taking this total…

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Malta: Gainfully occupied up 6% in latest figures

The number of gainfully occupied increased by 12,500 in November 2019 from the year before, according to the latest available data by Jobsplus. The total represents a rise of 5.9…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Four editorials in print tackle different aspect, from communication at the time of coronavirus, the travel industry, the judiciary and important anniversaries celebrated in May. The Independent calls for better…

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GO experiences all-time record high in traffic on all networks

In the past month, GO has experienced an all-time record high in traffic on all networks, with traffic on its mobile network increasing by more than 50%, whilst that on…

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Malta with highest increase of nurses in employment – Eurostat

In 2019, there were 4.45 million nurses and midwives employed in the European Union (EU), counting both professional and assistant nurses and midwives. This corresponded to half a million more…

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Tuesday 12th May 2020

Updated 1233 One person has recovered today, an elderly man who had originally been admitted to the ITU and the only patient in Malta that so far required the use…

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Malta: Imports and exports down in first quarter

Malta registered a decrease in both imports and exports between January and March this year, according to data released by the National Statistics Office. Figures show a total value of…

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Maltese Anti-Terrorism Squad arrests Syrian charged for human trafficking

Members of the Police Force's Anti-Terrorism Squad have arrested a 48-year old person of Syrian nationality, following a European Arrest Mandate issued by Hungary. The Syrian has been arrested on…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Our morning review of Maltese Editorials covering the four papers in print, with spotlight on post-pandemic business, construction and EU membership. The Times of Malta reminds its readers that the monies…

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Monday 11th May 2020

Updated 1245 778 tests were carried out yesterday, resulting in 7 new positive cases, taking Malta's tally to 503. One person recovered during the same time frame. The number of…

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Malta’s non-resident Ambassador to Finland resigns after comparing Angela Merkel to Hitler

Malta's Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs confirmed the resignation of Mr Michael Zammit Tabona, who served as Malta’s politically appointed Ambassador (non-resident) to Finland over the past six years. Zammit…

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Emotional tribute to all Mothers working in Healthcare in Malta

Ministry of Health (MALTA)

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Sunday 10th May 2020

Updated 1301 Easing of further restrictions imminent - PM Abela Prime Minister Robert Abela said earlier today on One Television that easing of further social restrictive measure is imminent, with…

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Gratitude at health services expressed by Turkish national involved in accident in Malta

A Turkish national, heavily injured in a motorbike accident in Malta, expressed his gratitude to Turkey and Malta for helping him return home. The Turkish news agency, Anadolu reports that…

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Malta: Jobs reduced to 23-hour week in March

People in full-time employment worked an average 23 hours a week during the second half of March this year, according to figures published by the National Statistics Office. Eight in…

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Cool teams up with Caritas to deliver food for those in need

Ride-sharing company Cool has teamed-up with Caritas during these challenging times to support the Church organisation and its dedicated team of volunteers to deliver food for the most vulnerable members…

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Malta tops worldwide ranking of Covid-19 spending packages – BBC

Malta has invested in the largest financial package in terms of support measures covering families, business and job support since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic worldwide. This outstanding achievement…

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Friday 8th May 2020

Updated 1231 During today's COVID-19 briefing, Health Superintendent Prof Charmaine Gauci said that three new cases were identified during the past 24 hours, taking the country's tally to 489. These…

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Malta scores lowest taxes on electricity prices in the EU

The share of taxes and levies worked into electricity prices for Maltese households stood at six percent at the end of last year, the lowest rate in the EU. Figures…

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Malta: Tourism drops by more than half in March

The total number of inbound tourists decreased by 56.5 percent in March, compared with the same month last year. Figures by the National Statistics Office reveal the harsh reality for…

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Dar tal-Providenza finds timely support in Bad Boy Cleaners

Bad Boy Cleaners employees donated their time to residents at Dar tal-Providenza to fill in for regular cleaning staff who cannot report for work because of the ongoing emergency. The…

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Thursday 7th May 2020

Updated 1233 During today's daily briefing, Prof Charmaine Gauci announced that six persons have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the total to 413. Yesterday, 1,022 tests were carried…

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Microsoft Reinforces Greece, Cyprus, and Malta Senior Management Team

Microsoft Greece, Cyprus and Malta announces organizational changes in its senior management team, aiming at further strategic development of its partner network and more effective customer support, at a very…

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Malta: Social Security spend tops €240 million in first quarter

The expenditure on Social Security Benefits rose by 5.8 percent between January and March this year compared to the same period last year. Figures released by the National Statistics Office…

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Emissions from energy use down in the EU, up in Malta

Malta is one of four EU countries to have increased CO2 emissions from energy use in 2019, according to data published by Eurostat. Estimates show an overall reduction of 4.3…

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Corporate Interview with Lawrence Pavia, MD of Island Insurance Brokers

A pioneer in the insurance industry, LAWRENCE PAVIA, the managing director of of Island Insurance Brokers, admits the sector is responding very well and appropriately to the current circumstances. “Within…

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Malta registers third-lowest drop in retail trade in the EU

The volume of retail trade in March decreased by 1.2 percent from February, reflecting an EU-wide trend. Figures by Eurostat show a sharp drop in trade as the coronavirus pandemic…

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EU expects Malta’s economy to take hit in 2020 and rebound strongly by 2021

Malta’s economic growth will take, as expected, a significant hit due to the outbreak of COVID-19. There are not too many surprises in the EU’s traditional Spring outlook of European…

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Wednesday 6th May 2020

In her daily briefing, Prof Charmaine Gauci said that out of 1,392 tests, two new positive cases were identified, taking Malta's count to 482. Four persons have recovered, meaning that…

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The Gladiator turns 20

It’s been 20 years since Gladiator hit theaters back in May 2000 and we’re still learning new things about the making of the sword-and-sandal epic. In a new interview on the occasion…

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Malta: Traffic accidents down by 8 percent in Covid-19 period

The number of road traffic accidents dropped sharply in March contributing to an 8.2 percent decrease in accidents in the first quarter of the year compared with the same period…

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Malta one of three countries to register increase in industrial producer prices

Malta, Cyprus, and Latvia were the only EU members to post a rise in industrial producer prices in March. Estimates by Eurostat indicate that industrial producer prices fell by 1.4…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

While two Editors chose their leading op-ed to focus on the economic impact of the pandemic, two others have taken a deep look into the Foreign Minister's Facebook posts. The…

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Prof Charmaine Gauci joins international leaders in supporting EU’s Coronavirus Global Response Fund

Malta's Health Superintendent Prof Charmaine Gauci has joined a number of renowned personalities ranging from world political leaders to leading CEOs, from world-stage football managers to renowned international journalists in…

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Tuesday 5th May 2020

Updated 1430 The Nationalist Party said that two days were not enough of an advance notice for restaurants to start operating again. In a Press Conference this afternoon, Robert Arrigo.…

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Malta: Increase in both registered and unregistered businesses

Registered businesses grew by 6,779 between 2018 and 2019, an increase of 5.8 percent, according to figures published by the National Statistics Office on Monday. There are now 123,649 companies…

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