03

Nov

Patients refused hospital services as nurses-government wrangle on allowances / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 3 November 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says Konrad Mizzi finally appeared before a parliamentary committee on Wednesday to answer questions about the Electrogas power station deal, and left…

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02

Nov

CBM introduces new cheque limits / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 2 November 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says a small plane used by a local flight school made a successful emergency landing at Malta International Airport on Monday afternoon.…

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01

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Monday 1 November 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says a small plane used by a local flight school made a successful emergency landing at Malta International Airport on Monday afternoon.…

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31

Oct

UPDATE: Malta News Briefing – Sunday 31 October 2021

Midday Briefing PM changes plans for election - PN Leader The leader of the Opposition Bernard Grech insisted Prime Minister Robert Abela had decided on calling an early general election,…

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30

Oct

Abela says election before year end would have hurt business / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 30 October 2021

Evening Roundup ‘No us and them’ say anti-racist activists in Valletta march Demonstrators danced and shouted, "Enough is enough” and “There is no us and them,” as they marched through the streets…

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29

Oct

Inflation doubles in October, remains lowest in eurozone / Malta News Briefing – Friday 29 October 2021

Morning Briefing Inflation doubles in October, but remains lowest in EU The cost-of-living continued to increase around Europe, but Malta reported the lowest increase as other countries struggled with high…

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28

Oct

Met office removes storm warning: / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 28 October 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says the prime minister has been urged to rein in One TV which is inciting hatred against people taking part in a…

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27

Oct

Up to €11 billion in Satabank suspicious transactions / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 27 October 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says a third of fines by the environmental watchdog in the past two years were issued for the uprooting of trees, official…

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26

Oct

Caruana Galizia murder suspect says he can never get a fair hearing / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 26 October 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says Labour MPs on Tuesday refused to condemn Konrad Mizzi’s repeated refusal to appear before parliament's public accounts committee to answer for the Electrogas…

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25

Oct

Election to be held in 2022 – PM / Malta News Briefing – Monday 25 October 2021

Update 2100 A motorcyclist died after falling off his bike in St Julian's. The 53-year-old Serbian man from Birkirkara was riding along Mikiel Anton Vassalli Road at around 5.15pm, the…

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24

Oct

12 New Covid Cases Registered / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 24 October 2021

Migration Rescue NGO Alarm Phone have alleged that some 60 asylum seekers on a deflating rubber boat have been pushed back from Malta’s search and rescue zone (SAR). In a…

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23

Oct

Government to cushion energy price increase / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 23 October 2021

Mid-Day Briefing Government to cushion energy price increase PM Robert Abela said that Government will support local consumers against energy price increases. Speaking at the end of an EU Council…

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22

Oct

Fearne urges booster shot take-up as Europe Covid-19 cases pick up / Malta News Briefing – Friday 22 October 2021

TVM says The Scope German credit agency has again confirmed Malta’s rating at A+ level with stable prospects. Newsbook says an IT expert is to be appointed to derive the…

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21

Oct

Good progress in implementing AML action plan – FATF / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 21 October 2021

Updated 1919 - FATF sees good progress by Malta in implementing its action plan Malta has made “good progress” in implementing an action plan to seek removal from the FATF…

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20

Oct

Intensive efforts to get off FATF grey-list: Finance Minister/ Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 20 October 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says the uproar during a hearing in a libel suit instituted by minister Owen Bonnici against Nationalist MP Jason Azzopardi caused a…

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19

Oct

George Degiorgio gets €10k as court rules wiretap breached privacy / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 19 October 2021

Updated 1300 - Mid-Day Briefing Covid-19 Update: 22 new COVID cases were reported by health authorities who on Tuesday said a further 21 people recovered. 13 people are hospitalised, 2…

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18

Oct

PN Leader replies to Budget 2022 / Malta News Briefing – Monday 18 October 2021

Latest Briefing- 1745 Times of Malta says that around 80 peripatetic teachers who were transferred to primary schools at the beginning of the scholastic year have been ordered by their…

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17

Oct

UPDATE – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 17 October 2021

Political Events Surveys commissioned after last Monday’s budget speech show that over 70% believe that the 2022 Budget was either good or very good, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana revealed on…

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16

Oct

UPDATE – Vigil held to commemorate Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder Malta News Briefing – Saturday 16 October 2021

Update 1800 - Evening Roundup Bidnija vigil on the fourth anniversary of Daphne Caruana Galizia Murder Activists gathered in Bidnija for a silent vigil marking four years since the assassination…

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15

Oct

Less restrictions for vaccinated-only events announced / Malta News Briefing – Friday 15 October 2021

Updated 1245 - Mid-Day Briefing Covid-19 Update: The number of active cases remained virtually unchanged (290) as new cases (25) and recoveries (24) balanced out each other on Friday. The…

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14

Oct

Government sued over breach of human rights / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 14 October 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says the aviation and maritime sectors are being hived off Transport Malta in what will mean a return to the autonomy they…

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13

Oct

UPDATE – Jurors find Bojan Cmelik guilty of the murder of Hugo Chetcuti  / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 13 October 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing UPDATE - Bojan Cmelik has been found guilty of the murder of Hugo Chetcuti. The jury returned an eight-to-one guilty verdict for wilful homicide after…

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12

Oct

Reactions pour in as Budget 2022 announced / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 12 October 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says the government has not updated its concession agreement with Steward Healthcare, Health Minister Chris Fearne said, as financial estimates issued with…

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11

Oct

Budget Day 2022 – Inflation up to 2.25%: Malta News Briefing – Monday 11 October 2021

Latest update: News Portal briefing Times of Malta says possible discrepancies in testimony given by former FIAU manager Jonathan Ferris at the Egrant inquiry sparked criminal investigations against him for…

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10

Oct

UPDATE – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 10 October 2021

Midday Briefing There were 24 new Covid-19 cases and six recoveries reported by the health authorities.This brings the number of active cases to 281. From these seven are hospitalised, one…

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09

Oct

European funding schemes for SMEs renewed until the end of March 2022 / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 9 October 2021

Updated 1300 - Mid-Day Briefing Covid-19 Update 16 cases were reported on Saturday while 35 patients recovered. Active cases stand at 263, seven of whom are receiving treatment at Mater…

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08

Oct

PM confirms Papal visit in first three months of 2022 / Malta News Briefing – Friday 8 October 2021

atest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says tensions ran high at the murder trial of Hugo Chetcuti on Friday as the victim’s brother-in-law cried, shouted and gestured while…

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07

Oct

Booster shots will be given to healthcare workers, teachers in December / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 7 October 2021

Updated 1300 - Mid-Day Briefing Covid-19 Update: Nineteen new COVID-19 cases were reported on Thursday, with nine virus patients currently requiring hospital treatment. 15 persons recovered, increasing slightly the active…

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06

Oct

Konrad Mizzi refuses to testify in front of Parliamentary committee / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 6 October 2021

Updated 1240 Covid-19 Update: 18 new Covid-19 cases were reported in Malta over the past 24 hours. With 43 patients recovering, the active case tally declined to 267, eight of…

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05

Oct

Finance Minister says economy needs better-skilled workers / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 5 October 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says Josette Schembri Vella is one step closer to being tried for money laundering, with a court ruling on Tuesday that she…

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04

Oct

Finance Minister hints at higher tax refunds in Monday’s Budget / Malta News Briefing – Monday 4 October 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says UK tax authorities have been asked to turn over any information they hold on Labour MP Ian Castaldi Paris after leaked…

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03

Oct

Update – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 3 October 2021

Update 1230h There were 10 new cases of Covid-19 reported by the health authorities. The number of known active cases in Malta now stands at 293. Update 1200h Two men…

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02

Oct

Government unveils Malta Metro studies / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 2 October 2021

Update 1900h - The government on Saturday evening published the results of a study which deals with the possibility of having an underground system in Malta. The metro system as…

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01

Oct

66-year-old male dies from Covid-19, no further patients in ITU / Malta News Briefing – Friday 1 October 2021

Latest news portal update Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says it is time to discuss whether we should have fewer electoral districts, if we should allow prime…

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30

Sep

Unemployment rate stable at 3.2% / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 30 September 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says that a contractor was charged with the grievous bodily harm of a migrant worker, who was dumped on the side of the road…

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29

Sep

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 29 September 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says that a 95-year old woman, mauled to death inside her Msida home last year by her grandson’s pet pitbulls, was found lying motionless…

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28

Sep

Less restrictions for bars and restaurants allowing only vaccinated people / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 28 September 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says that an injured migrant worker was dumped on the side of the road after falling two storeys from a construction site,…

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27

Sep

Government commits to Hal Far race-track / Malta News Briefing – 27 September 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says that a man wanted in the US to face charges of fraud and money laundering of $50 million has been arrested…

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26

Sep

Update – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 26 September 2021

Update 1230 - Coronavirus Update 13 new Covid-19 cases have been registered by the health authorities. 35 have made a recovery. This brings the number of active cases to 421.…

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25

Sep

Malta to hold first pilot post-Covid cultural activity / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 25 September 2021

Updated 1300 Mid-Day Briefing MCC to hold pilot post-Covid cultural activityOn the 8th of October 2021, the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta will host the first cultural activity for research…

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24

Sep

Deficit widens to €753.2 million by end of August / Malta News Briefing – Friday 24 September 2021

Updated 1240 - Mid-Day Briefing Covid-19 Update 13 new cases of coronavirus were reported on Friday, with 29 persons recovering, reducing the active case toll to 471. During the past…

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23

Sep

Drop in number of registered unemployed / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 23 September 2021

Updated 1230 Drop in number of registered unemployed: The number of people registering for work in August dropped substantially when compared to the same month a year ago - from…

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22

Sep

Inflation exceeds 2% as food prices push index higher / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 22 September 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says that nineteen countries have been added to Malta's so-called travel red list. MaltaToday reports that a group of local architects and…

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21

Sep

Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 21 September 2021

Update 1230h Covid19 Update - A 91-year-old woman died while being positive to COVID-19 overnight bringing the number of coronavirus-positive deaths up to 456, the health authorities said on Tuesday.…

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20

Sep

Two more Covid victims in Malta as death count reaches 455 / Malta News Briefing – Monday 20 September 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says drug runners used secret compartments hidden in cars to smuggle cocaine into Malta via a local ferry company, according to Italian…

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19

Sep

UPDATED – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 19 September 2021

Update 1630 - News Headlines A couple currently undergoing separation proceedings landed in court on Sunday following a physical altercation at their Xewkija home on Saturday which involved the use…

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18

Sep

IMF forecasts strong growth in coming months but calls for prioritization of AML fight / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 18 September 2021

Updated 1530 - IMF commends Malta's actions on Covid, calls for more work in fight against AML and in enhancing economic transformation The International Monetary Fund has commended the authorities…

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17

Sep

Wife of Keith Schembri charged with money-laundering offences / Malta News Briefing – Friday 17 September 2021

Updated 1830 - Afternoon Portal Review The Times of Malta leads with the charges brought against Josette Schembri Vella, the wife of former chief of staff Keith Schembri, who stands…

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16

Sep

EC President von der Leyen pays tribute to Daphne Caruana Galizia / News Briefing – Thursday 16 September 2021

Eu Commission President Ursula von der Leyen paid her tribute to murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia when she pqid a visit to the site where she was assassinated. The EC…

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15

Sep

Increased tourist arrivals in July, but levels below half of 2019 / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 15 September 2021

Covid-19 Update - Malta's 450th death: 32 new cases of coronavirus were reported on Wednesday, while 60 patients recovered. This means that there are now 718 active cases of Covid…

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14

Sep

EU Commission President to visit Malta / News Briefing – Tuesday 14 September 2021

Updated 1740 - Newsportal Review The Times of Malta reports that Health Minister Chris Fearne has promised to modify Malta's strict travel restrictions following calls to allow residents arriving from…

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13

Sep

Malta’s President visits Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder site / Malta News Briefing – Monday 13 September 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says data from Keith Schembri's mobile phone is still subject to an ongoing magisterial inquiry that is secret and confidential in terms…

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12

Sep

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 12 September 2021

Midday Briefing A man and a woman who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 died on Sunday as 50 new cases of the virus were detected. The health authorities said the…

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11

Sep

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 11 September 2021

Updated 1245 - Mid-Day Briefing 96-year-old passes away with Covid-19 Healthcare workers reported 34 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday, as patients in hospital went up to 31. A 96-year-old man…

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10

Sep

Climate change tops Maltese concern / Malta News Briefing – Friday 10 September 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says the man suspected of having shot a man in his right shoulder on Thursday confronted the victim over a personal matter…

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09

Sep

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 9 September 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says a mother says she is still waiting for surgery 10 months after she was so tightly sewn up after childbirth that…

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08

Sep

Archbishop points out at greed as Malta’s enemy / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 8 September 2021

Updated 1500 Robert Arrigo in ITU: PN Deputy Leader Robert Arrigo has been admitted to the Intensive Therapy Unit at Mater Dei after developing an infection that infected his blood…

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