14

Dec

Pathologists denounce ‘blanket mask rules’ / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 14 December 2021

Standards Czar report into €15,000 contract published: A parliamentary standards committee has agreed to publish a damning report into how Education Minister Justyne Caruana gave her friend Daniel Bogdanovic a €15,000 three-month…

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13

Dec

Respect people’s intelligence, President asks politicians / Malta News Briefing – Monday 13 December 2021

Updated 1230 - Mid-Day Briefing President George Vella has called on politicians to “respect people's intelligence” when they begin campaigning for the upcoming general election. In a public, televised addressed…

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12

Dec

UPDATED – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 12 December 2021

News Updates PN asks Naxxar Mayor to resign over 'undeclared conflict of interest' The Nationalist Party has requested the Naxxar mayor to resign because of an "undeclared conflict of interest".…

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11

Dec

Motorcyclist, 45, dies in crash in Sliema / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 11 December 2021

Updated 1245 - Mid-Day briefing German rating agency maintains Malta's A rating Germain rating agency DBRS has re-affirmed Malta's long-term rating at 'A', with a stable trend, on the back…

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10

Dec

PN wants Petitions Committee to consider cannabis bill petition / Malta News Briefing – Friday 10 December 2021

Latest update- 1745 Times of Malta says that Malta is set to have the strictest rules in the EU on mask-wearing outside, according to a Times of Malta analysis, with…

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09

Dec

Masks requirement in outdoors re-introduced from Saturday / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 9 December 2021

Latest update-1745 Times of Malta says that Yorgen Fenech’s lawyers are challenging the validity of statements he gave police investigators, claiming he was under the influence of cocaine at the…

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08

Dec

Political activist claims local doctor selling vaccine passports / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 8 December 2021

Mid-Day Briefing Political activist claims local doctor selling vaccine passports A British political activist has alleged on Twitter that people in Malta are buying vaccine passports from a doctor for…

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07

Dec

Doctors want government to settle industrial dispute / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 7 December 2021

Latest update- 1745 Times of Malta says that the Valletta and Victoria local councils are in dire financial straits, the National Audit Office (NAO) has found. MaltaToday says that A…

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06

Dec

Hundreds of LESA fines issued to politicians, businesspeople deleted – reports / Malta News Briefing – Monday 6 December 2021

Times of Malta says that a university disciplinary committee will decide whether a dean should be sanctioned over plagiarism.  MaltaToday says thatthe National Audit Office flagged an “extravagant” use of…

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05

Dec

MaltaToday Survey – Support for the Labour Party runs at 45.9% –  Malta News Briefing – Sunday 5 December 2021

News Updates Covid Update Sixty-nine new COVID-19 patients were diagnosed in the past 24 hours and there are now 19 virus patients in hospital, down from 21 on Saturday. Three…

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04

Dec

Captain Morgan drops Balluta jetty proposal / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 4 December 2021

Mid-Day Briefing Captain Morgan drops Balluta jetty proposal Captain Morgan has dropped plans to build a jetty at Balluta bay, after a wave of protest and opposition from residents. The…

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03

Dec

Education system not creating critical minds, academics warn government: / Malta News Briefing – Friday 3 December 2021

Latest update 1745 Times of Malta says Fra Matthew Festing, the 79th Grand Master of the Knights of St John was laid to rest at the capital's co-cathedral on Friday. MaltaToday says…

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02

Dec

Notaries refuse to apply controversial ‘tax arrears’ rate on contracts / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 2 December 2021

Updated 1245 Notaries refuse to apply controversial ‘tax arrears’ rate on contracts: Notaries will not process any property taxes on rates introduced by a controversial legal notice for tax arrears,…

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01

Dec

Maltese national arrested in Italy-Malta drug operation / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 1 December 2021

Times of Malta says that during Thursday's floods, rescuers ended up having to be rescued themselves MaltaToday says that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces that the COVID-19…

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30

Nov

15% tax rate would impact up to 20 of Malta’s largest employers / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 30 November 2021

Latest Update- 1745 Times of Malta says an assessment of Malta’s anti-money laundering regime today by Moneyval would see the country pass with flying colours, FIAU director Kenneth Farrugia said…

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29

Nov

Ex-HSBC official investigated of siphoning cash from client’s accounts / Malta News Briefing – Monday 29 November 2021

Latest update 1745 Times of Malta says that Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech has vowed to keep fighting on, as surveys show his party continues to trail Labour badly in…

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28

Nov

72 New Covid-19 cases – PM urges people to take booster / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 28 November 2021

NewsUpdates Government condemns comments partially blaming Caruana Galizia's son for murder Comments by a government in-house lawyer partially blaming Daphne Caruana Galizia’s son for her assassination are “incongruous, out of…

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27

Nov

Maltese Police break Libyan/Maltese tax evasion racket / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 27 November 2021

Police bust Libyan/Maltese tax evasion racket A group of Libyan and Maltese nationals suspected of illegally moving millions of euros through the airport are to be charged with money laundering…

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26

Nov

Malta bans flights from South African countries as new variant causes concern / Malta News Briefing – Friday 26 November 2021

Updated 1745 Times of Malta says that Infrastructure Minister Ian Borg has deflected criticism of newly completed road projects not being immune to flooding, chalking up yesterday’s flooded roads to…

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25

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 25 November 2021

1745 update Times of Malta says that former Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi hit it out Speaker Anġlu Farrugia over a stern letterhe sent to the son of slain journalist Daphne…

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24

Nov

2,055 migrants relocated to other EU countries in past decade / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 24 November 2021

Latest update- 1745 Times of Malta says that Zenith Finance directors say court case against them should be dropped MaltaToday says that a woman has died after a group of…

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23

Nov

Cannabis bill seeks harm-reduction approach – PM / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 23 November 2021

Times of Malta said Prime Minister Robert Abela has backed his political rival Roberta Metsola's bid to be the next European Parliament president. MaltaToday says Prime Minister Robert Abela says…

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22

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Monday 22 November 2021

Update 1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says that Konrad Mizzi’s lawyer in libel proceedings against Daphne Caruana Galizia’s heirs informed the court on Monday that the parties were…

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21

Nov

UPDATE – Record 122 New Covid19 Cases – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 21 November 2021

UPDATED News Roundup Energy prices will be frozen next year as Malta stares down the barrel of a global gas-shortage crisis. Times of Malta reports that the government is planning…

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20

Nov

77-year-old passes away with Covid-19 / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 20 November 2021

Mid-Day Briefing Fitch confirms A Rating Global credit rating agency Fitch has affirmed Malta’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘A+’ with a Stable Outlook. The Stable Outlook reflects…

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19

Nov

Covid-19: Malta no longer on green list / Malta News Briefing – Friday 19 November 2021

Times of Malta says that all data extracted from a phone belonging to Keith Schembri must be made available to Yorgen Fenech’s defence team, a court ruled on Friday. MaltaToday…

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18

Nov

Ministry justifies controversial tax scheme / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 18 November 2021

Times of Malta says that Matthew Caruana Galizia has described feeling so angry after his mother's murder that he wanted to kick down the door of then Prime Minister Joseph…

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17

Nov

Konrad Mizzi to miss PAC meeting after hospital admission / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 17 November 2021

Updated 1240 - Mid-Day Briefing Price of second-hand cars rises by 30%: Prices of second-hand cars have risen about 30% due to the global shortage of micro-chips, according to a…

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16

Nov

Car importers urging buyers to wait until next year due to microchip shortage / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 16 November 2021

Updated 1745- Latest update Times of Malta says that Labour MP Rosianne Cutajar is to be reprimanded by parliament following an ethics probe into her role in allegedly brokering a property…

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15

Nov

Small child in two-storey fall / Malta News Briefing – Monday 15 November 2021

Updated 1250: Mid-Day Briefing Small child in two-storey fall: a one-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after falling two storeys out of a balcony in Msida. Police said the boy,…

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14

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 14 November 2021

Major accident in Xemxija A woman is understood to died after succumbing to serious injured in a traffic accident in that took place at around 8.30pm on Xemxija hill. TVM…

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13

Nov

Employers concerned on proposed cannabis reform – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 13 November 2021

Evening Roundup Cannabis reform ‘fraught with hidden motives’ – MEA The Malta Employers Association has criticised the government's proposed cannabis reform, expressing concern over the lack of assurances over possible…

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12

Nov

AG concerned about possible John Dalli immunity / Malta News Briefing – Friday 12 November 2021

Times of Malta said that wearing a back brace, carrying crutches and sitting in a wheelchair, Jaiteh Lamin returned to the scene of a serious accident on Friday - along…

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11

Nov

Ombudsman opens investigation into prison over ‘systemic maladministration’/ Malta News Briefing – Thursday 11 November 2021

Times of Malta says that Customs Officials seized €52,481 in undeclared cash from four passengers, two travelling to Sicily and two to Istanbul MaltaToday says that Former water-polo player Sean…

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10

Nov

Prison Director self-suspends after umpteenth tragedy / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 10 November 2021

Times of Malta says that Financial crimes investigators who seized electronic equipment from the home of a former senior official at Pilatus Bank in April still have to establish if…

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09

Nov

Abela says former PMs still have responsibilities / News Briefing – Tuesday 9 November 2021

Times of Malta says that Financial crimes investigators who seized electronic equipment from the home of a former senior official at Pilatus Bank in April still have to establish if…

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08

Nov

Gozo to have airstrip for small planes / Malta News Briefing – Monday 8 November 2021

Latest update Times of Malta says that lawyers who have been assisting Konrad Mizzi in libel proceedings filed against Daphne Caruana Galizia seven years ago over claims that he was…

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07

Nov

Update | 50 new Covid-19 cases – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 7 November 2021

News Update Police have arrested a man for allegedly setting fire to the door of a private residence in Ħamrun. District police were notified of the incident on Friday 5…

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06

Nov

PN warns Government MPs against giving more money to Steward Healthcare / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 6 November 2021

Updated 1235 - Mid-Day Briefing PN warns Government MPs against giving more money to Steward HealthcareThe PN has warned government MPs that voting in favour of giving Steward Healthcare €23…

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05

Nov

Booster jab to be given to everyone, says Fearne, as new Covid-19 cases rise to 40 / Malta News Briefing – Friday 5 November 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says the 95-year old victim mauled to death by her grandson’s pet pitbulls at her Msida home last year would often lament…

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04

Nov

Covid-19 cases highest since September 14 – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 4 November 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says Nationalist Party election candidate Emma Portelli Bonnici has called for an end to the “systematic abuse of women”  and “witch hunts”…

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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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