Malta News

Malta: More than 20,000 arrivals in the first week

L-Orizzont says that more than 20,000 inbound tourists visited Malta in the first week since the reopening of ports. There were 220 flights and 11 trips by catamaran, with the…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Wednesday 8th July 2020

Updated 1300 - No new cases of coronavirus Malta registered no new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the Department of Health said. As one person recovered during…

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Malta: Fall in domestic tourism in 2019

There were 237,237 domestic tourists in 2019, a drop pf 3.4 percent compared with the previous year according to figures by the National Statistics Office. More than nine in ten…

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Malta: Industrial production up from lowest index in a year

The Index of Industrial Production in May registered rose by of 2.9 percent, the first increase in four months. Data by the National Statistics Office shows that the total production…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Tuesday 7th July 2020

Updated 1508 - PM meeting with EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy PM Robert Abela is this afternoon meeting with Josep Borrell, the EU’s High Representative for…

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Malta’s GDP expected to contract 6% in 2020 – EU Economic Forecast

After several years of high growth fuelled mainly by domestic demand, Malta’s economy was beginning to slow down even before the COVID-19 pandemic. The disease and the containment measures it…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Stability of relationships seems to be the central theme in today's editorials, whether between couples or otherwise between politicians and their seat. The Times of Malta relates to a story…

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Malta: Libyan PM attends migration office inauguration

L-Orizzont reports on the inauguration of an immigration coordination centre by Prime Minister Robert Abela and Libyan counterpart Fayez al-Sarraj. The two countries will cooperate to stem the flow of…

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Malta: Attorney General cautioned against retrieval of evidence from Nexia BT servers

The Times reveals that Attorney General Peter Grech advised against steps by the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit to seize Nexia BT’s servers in the wake of the Panama Papers revelations…

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Malta: Robert Abela hails Malta-Libya relationship

The Independent quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who, during a visit by Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj said that Malta considers Libya its friend. Abela announced that the countries would…

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Malta: Air Malta employees flag unequal treatment

In-Nazzjon says that Air Malta employees are complaining about preferential treatment towards some colleagues at a time when the company is downsizing its staff and cutting back on employment benefits.…

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Retail trade in Malta and euro area shows signs of recovery in May

In May 2020, when Member States began easing the COVID-19 containment measures, the seasonally adjusted volume of retail trade increased by 17.8% in the euro area and by 16.4% in…

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Libyan PM Fayez al- Sarraj on official visit to Malta

The Libyan Prime Minister of the Tripoli based government on Fayez al-Sarraj on Monday arrived in Malta for an official visit. Also accompanying al-Sarraj are Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammed…

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Maltese Editors’ Perpsectives

Weekdays editorials are back with a selection of topics for discussion ranging from the US Presidency to expensive wine, from culture to the health sector. The Times of Malta turns…

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Malta: Migrants kept at sea aboard livestock carrier

The Times speaks to the captain of the ship carrying migrants that was ordered to moor in Maltese territorial waters while the government negotiates relocation with EU partners. The captain…

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Malta: Coronavirus tests surpass 100,000

L-Orizzont says that there have now been more than 100,000 swab tests for Covid-19 since March. There are currently 11 active cases from a total 672 registered infections which saw…

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Malta: Adrian Delia says he will not cave in to government attacks

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that media reports about WhatsApp chats between himself and Yorgen Fenech were a government tactic. He said he will not be silenced…

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Malta: PN Leader denies exchanges with Yorgen Fenech

The Independent quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who says that messages between him and businessman Yorgen Fenech published by The Sunday Times are fake. He challenged the paper to publish…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Sunday 5th July 2020

Politics Update: PN leader Adrian Delia has pledged to call a meeting of his parliamentary group after MPs called for to meet urgently following claims that he kept in touch…

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Malta: Yorgen Fenech offered to spill the beans on Macbridge

Malta Today says that Yorgen Fenech told police he was prepared to reveal information about secret company Macbridge which, along with his own 17 Black, was listed as a target…

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Malta: Messages between Yorgen Fenech and Adrian Delia surface

The Sunday Times reveals a series of messages between business Yorgen Fenech and PN Leader Adrian Delia sent in 2019. The paper says it was always Fenech who started the…

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Malta: Financial industry concerned about upcoming Moneyval deadline

The Independent on Sunday speaks to practitioners in the financial services industry who were skeptical of claims by the Prime Minister that Malta would pass the Moneyval test easily. The…

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Malta: GWU calls for more flexibility in the workplace

It-Torċa quotes General Workers Union secretary general Josef Bugeja who said that a new legislative framework is necessary to provide more flexibility to industrial relations. He said the Covid-19 emergency…

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Malta: Bank deposits increase by half a million during pandemic

Kullħadd quotes figures released by the Central Bank showing that household deposits in banks reached €13.7 billion by May, rising by €500,000 since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Saturday 4th July 2020

Updated 1240 - No new cases of coronavirus in Malta There were no new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the Health Department said. With one recovery being…

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Malta gets green light from UK for post-Covid travelling

The government has published the list of 59 countries and territories that will form travel corridors with England. The government announced that as from July 10, people arriving in England from…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

On the eve of the first weekend of the month, Editors have taken different angles for their Editorials, with finance, governance and parliamentary affairs finding space in today's leading op-eds.…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Friday 3rd July 2020

Updated 1401 - Imported case not linked to re-opening of airport Air Malta said in a statement that the person who tested positive in the past 24 hours was a…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The rule of law and economic recovery are the key themes taken on by Editors in today's leaders. The Times of Malta focuses on the upcoming Moneyval (the Council of…

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Covid-19 in Malta is under control, but still circulating in community – Health Superintendence

The COVID-19 situation in Malta now appears to be under control with several days of low or zero cases reported, the Health Superintendence reported. This has allowed for the relaxation…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Thursday 1st July 2020

Updated 1233 - No new cases of coronavirus Malta is fast approaching Covid-free status, with three persons recovering during the past 24 hours. As there were no new cases during…

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The consequences of being grey-listed by MONEYVAL could be as devastating as the COVID crisis – MEA President

Malta should never have come to a state where MONEYVAL is breathing down our necks to put our house in order. MEA President Doris Sammut Bonnici made this strong statement…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Five papers in print today, with two focusing on the re-opening of Malta's borders as the public health emergency is lifted. The Times of Malta discusses a recent survey it…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Wednesday 1st July 2020

Updated 1304 - One new case, seven recoveries There was one new, symptomatic and sporadic case of coronavirus in Malta in the past 24 hours, while seven have recovered. This…

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Maltese AI Company Defining the Healthcare of Tomorrow In The UK

Maltese AI company EBO.ai has partnered with UK health informatics firm Servelec as Exclusive AI Partners for patient self-management and is now bringing innovative self-managed services to thousands of patients…

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Malta’s 6 MEPs jointly nominate Charmaine Gauci, team for prestigious European award

Malta and Gozo’s six representatives in the European Parliament have come together to jointly nominate Professor Charmaine Gauci, her team and all the healthcare professionals and volunteers that helped coordinate…

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Clear advice from Malta’s medical and health experts on the Coronavirus

The Medical Association has concerned that advice given to the public regarding the ongoing pandemic is on occasion unclear. Together with the Malta Association of Public Health Medicine, it published…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Tuesday 30th June 2020

Updated 1232 - Malta maintains no new cases streak For the first time since March, Malta has registered four consecutive days with no new cases of coronavirus. A person has…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The culture of impunity and recent allegations of corruption dominate Maltese newspapers' Editorials this Tuesday. The Times of Malta refers to the recent report by the Ombudsman in which he…

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“Sabiħ li Tagħti’ – the joy of giving – Id-Dar tal-Providenza appeals for assistance following substantial investment to safeguard its workers and residents during the pandemic

Id-Dar tal-Providenza is launching a fundraising campaign entitled “Sabiħ li tagħti” – the joy of giving – in order to continue providing its professional services to its residents. Unfortunately, during…

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