Malta

Moneyval report on Malta highlighting lack of resources allocated to the fight against money laundering – The Headlines: The Sunday Times

The Sunday Times quotes a draft Moneyval report on Malta highlighting lack of resources allocated to the fight against money laundering. The document says that authorities do not appear to…

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Studies suggest that there is a growing concern about over-tourism – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today leads with an announcement by a US government spokesperson denying claims that the Americans are offering fuel smuggling suspects Darren Debono and Gordon Debono reprieve in exchange for…

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Maltese And US Government issue joint statement denying Debono allegations on spying

The government of Malta and the United States have issued a statement, denying allegations made in a court sitting earlier this week dispelling allegations about “lack of trust in key…

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Hurds Bank is used by Venezuela for significant oil products transfer, bypassing US sanctions – The Times

The Times reveals that Hurds Bank to Malta’s east is being used by Venezuela to make ‘significant’ transfers of oil products, bypassing US sanctions. An industry source said that vessel-to-vessel…

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Attacks on transgender people in Malta are underreported – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont speaks to Alex Caruana from the Malta Gay Rights Movement who said that aggression against transgender people are underreported. The paper spoke to the MGRM following an attack on…

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Government seeking external advice on public inquiry into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder – The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent asks Justice Minister Owen Bonnici about commitments to launch a public inquiry into the killing of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The Minister said the government is seeking advice…

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Although everything seems to be fine many people are living in poverty – Fr Hillary Tagliaferro – Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon publishes an interview with Fr Hilary Tagliaferro who said that, although everything seems to be fine many people are living in poverty. The director of the Millenium Chapel says…

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Malta: Argument leaves one grievously injured – Man held for questioning

A 38-year-old man who lives in Pietà suffered some injuries after he was allegedly pushed into the glass of a window in an argument with another man. The argument took…

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GO’s True Fibre Network to reach 120,000 households by year end, Half Yearly Financial Results report operational improvements

With almost 100,000 homes and over 28,480 customers connected to Malta’s only true fibre network by the end of July, GO’s Fibre-to-the-Home rollout project is well on track to cover…

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Tislima lil Pawlu Mizzi – Sergio Grech

It-Tnejn 2 ta’ Awwissu filgħodu kelli nintervista lil Joseph Mizzi iben Pawlu Mizzi, Campus FM. Messaġġ kmieni mingħand Joe, kwarta qabel saru s-sebgħa ta’ filgħodu, għarrafni limhux se jattendi għall-intervista…

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SOS Malta claims many children have a poor quality of life because their families cannot cope with cost of living – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that Santa Luċija residents are concerned about the loss of trees to make way for new tunnels. The paper says the residents expect uprooted trees to be re-planted…

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Association of Consumer Rights demands publication of the agreement with sunbed operators in Għadira Bay – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent speaks to a Malta Airport spokesperson about the predicted effects of the strikes announced by Ryanair’s pilots in the UK. MIA sources say they have not received…

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Malta Financial Services Authority registered a loss of over €7 million in 2018– The Headlines: The Times

The Times reveals that one of the victims of the mass shootings in Dayton spent five years in Malta before being relocated to the US. A former colleague of Saeed…

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Launch of MGC Pharmaceuticals, the first medical cannabis company to operate from Malta – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes President George Vella who said that foreign employees must be integrated, not exploited. The President was addressing a special session of the General Workers Union’s national council. L-Orizzont…

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Refugee who lived in Malta among the victims of Dayton shooting

The Washington Post reports that among the victims of the Dayton, Ohio, mass shooting there is an Eritrean refugee who lived and worked in Malta in order to be able…

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Powerful films explore European identity at Malta’s Summer Cinema

The Summer Cinema is showing two original films inspired by the European identity. Directed by established filmmakers, the new films present incisive and stirring interpretations of the worldviews adopted by…

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Italian online betting firm based in Malta accused of failing to declare € 4 billion

The Guardia di Finanza of Reggio Calabria have conducted an audit of a Maltese online betting firm that operates in Italy which allegedly showed it failed to declare around four…

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Microsoft To Drive AI Technology For A More Sustainable Gozo

Microsoft Malta is supporting Government in a newly launched project in Gozo called The Gozo Innovation Hub. This was announced today during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between…

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Italian film producer denies migrant mistreatment in Malta

The producer of a new film starring and directed by Italian comedian Checco Zalone on denied a report that migrants hired as extras on the set in Malta were being…

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In a no-deal Brexit Malta would be worse hit than Italy or Cyprus – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly publishes findings of a study by the Financial Times showing the impact a no-deal Brexit scenario would have of national EU economies. Malta would be worse…

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The improvement in poverty quoted by the Prime Minister is a ‘negligible’ 0.3 percent – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon covers the story, too, and quotes sources who said that the African migrants were left out in the sun for hours without food or drink. The extras are taking…

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Reports of ‘sickening’ treatment of migrant film extras at Fort Ricasoli – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with witness accounts of ‘sickening’ treatment of migrant film extras working in a film set in Fort Ricasoli. Several members of the crew are reported to have…

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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says that seven people were lifted out of poverty every day in the last five years – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes NSO figures and says that the number of people in poverty decreased by 13,000 since 2013. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that seven people were lifted out…

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Condemnation by the Church after images of Mosta fireworks emblazoned with Nazi symbols surface – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent leads with the condemnation of ‘any form of discrimination’ by the Church after images of Mosta fireworks emblazoned with Nazi symbols surfaced. Soċjetà Filarmonika Santa Marija did…

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US wanted to spy on Maltese PM and Keith Schembri over Russian refueling

Darren Debono, the suspected Maltese fuel smuggler currently facing charges in an Italian court in Catania, has alleged in court that officials from the United States embassy asked him for…

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Photo Story: Malta and Sicily from space

A photo taken from from the International Space Station (ISS) of Malta and Sicily by Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano and that he posted on his Facebook page. The Sicilian astronaut…

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‘Recognition, Personal Development and Stability’ Most Appealing Company Values by Job Seekers

Employee orientation and recognition, employee development and enhancement as well as job stability are the top three values that employees find most appealing when considering applying for a post with…

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Health Minister Chris Fearne does not exclude plans to provide free HPV medication in the future – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont features the agreement with Għadira operators and says that new plans will be implemented from this week. Minister Konrad Mizzi said that the arrangement will provide more access to…

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Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi announces that government reached an agreement with beach operators in Għadira – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent asked Transport Minister Ian Borg whether the permit for the Santa Luċija underpass has been discussed at cabinet level. In his reply, Borg said that the cabinet…

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Transport Minister Ian Borg is ignoring criticism of capital projects – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that Transport Minister Ian Borg is ignoring criticism of capital projects while insisting that the government is sensitive to trees and the environment. The paper reports on a…

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Migrants living in Ħal Far’s China House have been evicted – The Headlines: The Times

The Times says that migrants living in Ħal Far’s China House have been evicted after the landlord gave notice of refurbishment works. The landlord said that they occupied the…

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Foreign Minister Carmelo Abela to testify today in court relating to a multi-million smuggling case – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today reveals that Foreign Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela will today testify in court in a hearing relating to a multi-million smuggling case. Suspect Darren Debono filed a judicial injunction…

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Malta bans entry to Open Arms rescue vessel – Reports

The Government of Malta has banned the Open Arms vessel, of the Proactiva NGO, from entering its territorial waters, TgCom reports. Among the 121 migrants on board there would also…

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Two Men suffer from serious injuries after separate incidents at their work place UPDATED

A 38-year-old man who lives in Mosta has been hospitalised after he was injured while operating a machine, today, August 6, 2019 at about 1640hrs. The incident took place in…

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Malta loses spot in innovation ranking – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes the results of the Global Innovation Index in which Malta lost a place in the space of a year. The paper says Malta held the 16th spot in…

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Documents disprove claims made by Qala developers – The Headlines: Times of Malta

The Times investigates claims made by developers that a room in an ODZ area in Qala was once inhabited. The paper contradicts the information presented by the developers citing data…

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Immigration, housing, the environment, Malta’s major concerns – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent reports on the latest Eurobarometer survey showing a significant increase in support for the EU among member states. In Malta, citizens are mostly concerned about immigration, housing,…

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‘A hit by a truck is better than rape’ – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont carries a story of a young woman assaulted by a man whose advances at a Paceville club she had earlier declined. Attacked in St Andrew’s, the woman crawled to…

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Discrimination claims against inmates at Corradino Correctional Facilities – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon publishes a story about discrimination claims against inmates at Corradino Correctional Facilities. The paper says that the management is ‘bullying’ a prisoner who refused to be transferred to a…

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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says he will make sure that the coming budget will continue to reduce expenses for people – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont carries an interview with a 29-year-old woman, two years after she attempted suicide. She said people around her generally know her a cheerful person and do not know about…

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Women make three-fourths of applicants for social accommodation – The Headlines: The Times

The Times reports that women make three-fourths of applicants for social accommodation. A profiling exercise conducted by the Housing Authority found that there were some 1.700 single mothers on the…

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Eurostat figures show that 30 % of people in Malta could not afford a week-long holiday in 2018– The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent leads with Eurostat figures showing that 30 percent of people in Malta could not afford a week-long holiday away from home in 2018. The rate is higher…

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Pawlu Mizzi, considered to be the ‘Father of the Maltese book’ passes away

Paul Mizzi, considered to be the father of the Maltese book, by Professor Oliver Friggieri passed away, aged 89. Paul (or better Pawlu as he is known to his many…

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PM Muscat says government will continue to work to stabilise prices

Although earlier this week Enemed announced an increase in fuel prices, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has said that the government continues to work hard to stabilise prices to ensure a…

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Malta: Authorities set to clamp down on unlicensed holiday apartments rent

Malta Today reveals that authorities are set to clamp down on unlicensed holiday apartments rented out to tourists. Industry sources told the paper that an initial estimate of 3,000 of…

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Adrian Delia appeals for PN members to set divisions aside and ‘make it right’

The Malta Independent on Sunday quotes an opinion piece by PN Leader Adrian Delia who appealed for party members to set divisions aside and ‘make it right’. Delia said that…

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Difficulties for Air Malta to start operating to Libya this year

It-Torċa says it will be difficult for Air Malta to start operating to Libya this year. In another story, the paper says that the roads project in Regional Road is now…

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Families are suffering the lack of Government’s planning in fuel pricing – PN Leader

Il-Mument claims that the government is making a fracas of thousands of trees, including protected ones. In another story, the paper quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that families…

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Charlene Farrugia’s murder investigation developments

Kulħadd and Illum carry follow up stories on the murder of Charlene Farrugia, 11 years ago. Kulħadd reports that the man suspected with the killing of Charlene Farrugia, 11 years ago,…

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Malta needs to step up efforts against corruption and money-laundering – US Assistant Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Crime

The Sunday Times publishes an interview with US assistant secretary for terrorism and financial crime Marshall Billingslea who urged Malta to step up its efforts against corruption and money-laundering. Billingslea…

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Malta: Half a Million paid for ODZ Land, Application for Development submitted days after purchase by developer Joseph Portelli

The Sunday Times leads with the acquisition of 4,700 meters of land in an ODZ site in Qala for €500,000 by developer Joseph Portelli. Real estate agents said the site…

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Maltese night-life zones have become more dangerous than ever before – Malta Independent on Sunday

Areas synonymous with night-life, such as Buġibba and Paceville, have become more dangerous than ever before, with daily occurrences of brawls, drugs, and prostitution now normalised, sources familiar with the…

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Persons aboard Alan Kurdi to enter Malta and redistributed in Germany, France, Portugal and Luxembourg

Forty migrants rescued by a German NGO vessel will be allowed in to Malta and then redistributed among EU member states, a government spokesman told Times of Malta late…

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Malta: Missing girls found in Gozo

Three teenage girls were were reported missing on Friday have been found in Gozo. Yesterday, the police requested the public's help in locating the three missing girls who were reported…

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Man arrested on possession of heroin and items linked to drug trafficking

A 55-year-old man from Rabat, Gozo has been arrested by Drugs Squad Police in Gozo in connection with trafficking and possession of drugs. The man was found in possession of…

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UĦM president Josef Vella wants an explanation on the workings behind the increase in fuel prices – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that the party has clear proposals for the country covering areas including the environment, education, and economy. Delia was a guest in…

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Public consultation process about constitutional reform launched by President George Vella – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent leads with a public consultation process about constitutional reform launched by President George Vella on Friday. A dedicated website, riformakostituzzjonali.gov.mt, has gone live to collect feedback by…

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