14

Oct

DBRS confirms Malta ‘A’ rating, warns on debt levels / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 14 October 2023

Updated 1215 DBRS confirms Malta 'A' rating DBRS Morningstar, a credit rating agency, has reaffirmed Malta's A rating with a stable outlook. They noted that energy subsidies have aided in…

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13

Oct

PM calls for accountability, seriousness in construction industry / Malta News Briefing – Friday 13 October 2023

Updated 1300 PM calls for accountability, seriousness in construction industry Prime Minister Robert Abela stressed the need for accountability, seriousness, and respect in the construction sector during the Malta Developers…

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12

Oct

Chamber asks for six-month notice prior to elimination of energy subsidy / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 12 October 2023

Chamber asks for six-month notice prior to elimination of energy subsidy:x The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry has requested that the government provide a six-month notice period before…

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11

Oct

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 11 October 2023

Updated 1245 Government initiates process to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to become Mayors The government has initiated the legislative process aimed at allowing local councillors aged 16 or 17 to…

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10

Oct

Property sales decline by almost a quarter / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 10 October 2023

Updated 1300 Property sales decline by almost a quarter: In September, property transactions continued to mirror recent trends, with a decrease in the number of finalised property deeds compared to…

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09

Oct

Seven Maltese to be evacuated from Israel / Malta News Briefing – Monday 9th October 2023

Updated 1300 Seven Maltese to be evacuated from Israel Seven Maltese citizens who were in Israel will soon be returning to Malta, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said. These individuals had…

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08

Oct

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 8 October 2023

Morning Briefing Economy Minister seeks better ties with Saudi Economy Minister Silvio Schembri engaged with Saudi investors in Riyadh while attending an international conference centered on the global postal sector.…

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07

Oct

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 7 October 2023

Updated 1200 Baby among seven injured in Zabbar crash The Times of Malta reports that six people, including four children and a baby just four months old, were rushed to…

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06

Oct

Businesses unhappy with call for investigation of importers / Malta News Briefing – Friday 6 October 2023

Mid-Day Briefing Labour MEP calls for investigation of food importersLabour MEP Alex Agius Saliba, has called upon the European Commission to investigate what he characterized as "effective monopolies" held by…

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05

Oct

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 5 October 2023

Updated 1230 Malta's electricity supply increases by 7.8% in 2022 In 2022, Malta used a total electricity supply of 2,880.9 GWh, marking a 7.8% increase from the previous year, with…

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04

Oct

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 4th October 2023

Morning Briefing Insurers want drivers who got licence through political help to retake test The Malta Insurance Association said that individuals who obtained their driver's license through political intervention should…

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03

Oct

MEA says PM inviting ‘anarchy’ by defending driving test racket / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 3rd October 2023

Updated 1200 MEA says PM inviting 'anarchy' by defending driving test racket The Malta Employers Association have lambasted Prime Minister Robert Abela's response to a scandal revealing covert arrangements for…

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02

Oct

‘New’ Air Malta to fly from March 31 – Malta News Briefing – Monday 2nd October 2023

Updated 1600 - 'New' Air Malta to fly from March 31 - PM On March 31 next year, a fresh national airline, still carrying the name Air Malta, will embark…

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01

Oct

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 1 October 2023

Morning Briefing Better stipends for AI, social work students The Education Ministry has revealed that students enrolled in various courses, such as social work, Earth Systems, and Artificial Intelligence, will…

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30

Sep

‘New’ Air Malta to be launched on Monday – reports / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 30 September 2023

Updated 1215 'New' Air Malta to be launched on Monday - reports Following extended and often challenging negotiations with the European Commission, the government is set to unveil the new…

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29

Sep

Malta News Briefing – Friday 29 September 2023

Updated 1300 Malta hosts high-level migration summit: Political leaders from nine Mediterranean countries, including Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron are in Malta for a high-level summit…

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28

Sep

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 28 September 2023

Morning Briefing Media group calls on Parliament to act on media billsParliament has been asked to establish a select committee tasked with listening to input from the public concerning media…

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27

Sep

Govt launches Pre-Budget Document / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 27 September 2023

Updated 1230 Pre-Budget Launch: Emphasis on debt reduction, no details on tax reform: Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has launched Government's Pre-Budget Document for 2024. In a detailed presentation to social…

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26

Sep

New sectoral agreement for nurses signed – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 26 September 2023

Updated 1230 New sectoral agreement for nurses signed: A new sectoral agreement for nurses, midwives and ECG technicians was signed, marking the end of prolonged negotiations and labour disputes. Prime…

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25

Sep

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 25 September 2023

Updated 1330 Former Maltese Premier League player convicted of money-laundering Sunday Eboh, a former player in the Malta Premier League, has been convicted of money laundering in connection with a…

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24

Sep

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 24 September 2023

Morning Briefing 275 professionals recruited for new scholastic year Education Minister Clifton Grima has announced the recruitment of 275 new professionals, including teachers, Resource Centre staff, and Learning Support Educators…

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23

Sep

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 23 September 2023

Morning Briefing Malta calls on Russia to withdraw from Ukrainian territory Addressing the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Robert Abela strongly condemned Russia's ongoing disregard for international law through its…

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22

Sep

25% of Maltese businesses employ TCNs – Malta News Briefing – Friday 22nd September 2023

Updated 25% of Maltese businesses employ TCNs:  According to a Eurobarometer survey addressing skills shortages and recruitment in SMEs, approximately 25% of businesses in Malta employ individuals from countries outside…

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21

Sep

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 21 September 2023

Morning Briefing Metsola lays down vision for country During her speech at the Nationalist Party's annual mass gathering on the eve of Independence Day, European Parliament President and MEP Roberta…

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20

Sep

CBM report confirms robustness of financial system / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 20 September 2023

Updated 1220 CBM report confirms robustness of financial system Malta's financial system, as indicated by a report from the Central Bank of Malta, remained strong in the past year, with…

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19

Sep

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 19 September 2023

Updated 1300 Inflation drops to below EU average: In August, Malta's annual inflation rate dropped to 5.0%, down from the previous month's 5.6%, resulting in a decrease that once again…

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18

Sep

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 18 September 2023

Updated 1215 Revamp of stipends system in the pipeline – PM: Prime Minister Robert Abela announced plans to revamp the stipends system gradually over three years, strengthening it to incentivise…

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17

Sep

Fitch re-affirms Malta A+ rating / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 17 September 2023

Morning Briefing Fitch re-affirms Malta A+ rating Credit rating agency Fitch has re-affirmed Malta's A+ credit rating with a 'stable' outlook. According to Fitch, Malta's credit rating is underpinned by…

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16

Sep

Budget 2024 to be announced on Oct 30 / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 16 September 2023

Updated 1215 Budget 2024 to be announced on October 30 The Budget for 2024 will be presented on October 30, Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced. Abela said on social…

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15

Sep

Maltese still supportive of Ukrainian cause, less of military support – Malta News Briefing – Friday 15 September 2023

Updated 1230 Maltese still supportive of Ukrainian cause, less of military support According to a Eurobarometer survey on EU challenges and priorities, two-thirds of the Maltese population believe that the…

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14

Sep

Negotiations on Air Malta reaching end – Fin Min / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 14 September 2023

Updated 1220 Negotiations on Air Malta reaching end - Fin Min: Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has indicated that negotiations between the Maltese government and the European Commission concerning the future…

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13

Sep

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 13 September 2023

Morning Briefing 25% decline in property sales - NSO Property sales experienced a nearly 25% decline last month when compared to August 2022, continuing a pattern of decreasing sales throughout…

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12

Sep

Medical Council not investigating benefit fraud racket yet / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 12 September 2023

Updated 1220 Discussions on temping agencies at advanced stage - Parl Sec The government is in advanced discussions about regulating temping agencies, according to parliamentary secretary for social dialogue, Andy…

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11

Sep

Malta News Briefing – Monday 11 September 2023

Morning Briefing PN calls for protest on social benefits racket The Nationalist Party has issued a call for the public to come together in a protest outside Parliament this evening.…

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10

Sep

Malta News Briefing / Sunday 10 September 2023

NewsUpdate Benefits for Kickbacks A man who received illicit disability money says a Labour Party canvasser and a former minister’s aide lured him into the benefits fraud racket, in return…

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09

Sep

Board to investigate disability benefits fraud / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 9 September 2023

Updated 1130 Board to investigate disability benefits fraud A board consisting of three members, with retired judge Antonio Mizzi at its helm, has been appointed to investigate the dispensation of…

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08

Sep

Malta News Briefing – Friday 8 September 2023

Morning Briefing Accused in bloody Zurrieq hold-up had revealed plans to inmate In a court hearing, it was revealed that a woman, who was part of the trio accused of…

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06

Sep

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 6th September 2023

Updated 1240 No sitting MPs involved in benefits scandal - PM Prime Minister Robert Abela stated on Tuesday that no currently serving Member of Parliament is linked to the scandal…

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05

Sep

Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 5 September 2023

Morning Briefing Economy grows 3.9% in Q2 Provisional estimates published by the NSO indicate that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2023 amounted to €4.7 billion,…

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04

Sep

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 4 September 2023

Updated 1205 Chamber rails out against power abuse and clientelism In a strongly-worded statement, the Malta Chamber said that systematic abuses are incurring substantial costs in public funds that could…

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03

Sep

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 3 September 2023

Morning Briefing MDA says empty homes are a positive sign According to the Malta Developers Association, the Census findings indicating that a quarter of dwellings in Malta are not used…

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02

Sep

Malta’s informal economy is one of EU’s largest – Eurofound / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 2 September 2023

Updated 1200 Malta's informal economy is one of EU's largest - EurofoundAccording to a Eurofound report on the 'societal implications of labour market instability,' the informal economy in Malta, where…

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01

Sep

Address labour shortage before reducing foreigners – ACE / Malta News Briefing – Friday 1 September 2023

Updated 1300 Address labour shortage before reducing foreigners - ACE The catering industry has cautioned government that before implementing reductions in the foreign workforce in Malta, a comprehensive strategy should…

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31

Aug

Government identifies six areas for wind or solar farm / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 31 August 2023

Update 1250 Government identifies six areas for wind or solar farms Government has launched its inaugural national policy concerning offshore renewable energy, initiating a period of consultation. The policy envisions…

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30

Aug

Jomic Calleja placed on Europol’s most-wanted register – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 30 August 2023

Updated 1210 Jomic Calleja placed on Europol's most-wanted registerJomic Calleja Maatouk, a convicted importer of explosives, has been added to Europol's register of Europe's most sought-after fugitives following his disappearance…

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29

Aug

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 29 August 2023

Updated 1200 Major police raid yields 67 arrests on drugs, illegal residency and prostitution A series of three police operations yielded significant outcomes including the discovery of drugs, apprehension of…

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29

Aug

Trump DC trial set for March 2024, in thick of GOP presidential fight

Donald Trump will stand trial in March 2024 for trying to overturn his 2020 presidential election defeat, one day before Republican voters in more than a dozen U.S. states will decide whether…

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28

Aug

Malta News Briefing – Monday 28 August 2023

Morning Briefing PM promises long-lasting support to Maltese traditions PM Robert Abela affirmed his commitment to uphold and invest in the cultural heritage and customs of Malta. During visits to…

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27

Aug

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 27 August 2023

Morning Briefing Bank account closure should be decision of last resort - Arbiter Financial Services Arbiter Alfred Mifsud said that a bank must resort to closing a client's account only…

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26

Aug

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 26 August 2023

Update 1300 Jeweller tied and beaten in Zurrieq hold-up: A jeweller was tied up and beaten by two thieves in Żurrieq on Friday evening,The man, 67, from Fgura, was found…

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25

Aug

Debt levels reach €9.4bn despite deficit decrease / Malta News Briefing – Friday 25 August 2023

Debt reaches €9.4bn despite deficit decrease - NSO By the end of July 2023, the Government’s Consolidated Fund reported a deficit of €302.4 million, the NSO said today. Compared to…

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24

Aug

Four-star hotels most common choice among Spring visitors / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 24 August 2023

Updated 1215 CBM forecasts GDP to grow by 3.7%, inflation to remain elevated: According to the Central Bank of Malta’s latest forecasts, Malta’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to…

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23

Aug

Taxi driver hospitalised after altercation / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 23 August 2023

Updated 1230 Taxi driver hospitalised after altercation: A 64-year-old taxi operator residing in Għargħur suffered injuries following a dispute at Ċirkewwa on the evening of Tuesday. According to an observer,…

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22

Aug

Gozo tourism increases, but consumers wary of spending / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 22 August 2023

Updated 1200 Gozo tourism increases, but consumers wary of spending - GTA While the tourist figures in Gozo, even during the peak Santa Marija period, seem to have reverted to…

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21

Aug

Decline in construction sector enters second year -report / Malta News Briefing – Monday 21 August 2023

Updated 1200 Decline in construction sector enters second year -report The decline in the construction sector has extended into its second consecutive year, contracting by 14% during the initial three…

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20

Aug

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 20 August 2023

News update Financial incentives for police not to retire after 25 years planned - PM Financial incentives will be introduced for police officers to encourage them to stay on past…

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19

Aug

Inflation drops slightly, still above EU average / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 19 August 2023

Updated 1300 Inflation drops slightly, still above EU average Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) reveals that Malta's inflation rate in July dropped to 5.6% from the preceding…

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