Malta

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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Addition of 40 new buses to the Malta Public Transport fleet – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont reports on a rescue mission at sea by NGO Open Arms which saved 68 people from a dinghy. In another story, the paper carries the addition of 40 new…

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Concerns of an all-year hunting season – The Headlines: The Times

The Times reveals that the Ornis committee is discussing a proposal by the hunting lobby to breed birds and release them to be hunted. The idea is fuelling concerns of…

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Malta: 72-year old man suffers serious injuries following traffic accident in St. Paul’s Bay

A 72-year-old man from Swieqi suffered grievous injuries following a traffic accident in Qawra Street, St. Paul’s Bay. Yesterday, at about 2230hrs, the District Police were informed that their assistance…

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“It will soon be too late” – President George Vella on Libya’s political process

President Vella expressed his full support to a declaration by EU High Representative and VP Mogherini on the support needed to the UN facilitated political process in Libya. In a…

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Malta: President Vella launches public consultation on constitutional reform

President George Vella yesterday launched a public consultation exercise that will lead to the much awaited constitutional reform. The launch of a website, riformakostituzzjonali.gov.mt, will be an avenue via which…

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Malta: Planning Authority accused db group of damaging its reputation

The Planning Authority has accused the db group of damaging the government body’s reputation because it marketed accommodation long before the City Centre project had the clearance. Newsbook reports that…

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Malta : Police seek help in search for missing children

Janalise Camilleri, Vanessza Balog and Hayley Mamo were reported missing to the Police. According to a statement issued by the Police, they were last seen in Santa Venera. Anyone with…

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Malta Public Transport unveils 40 new buses

Malta Public Transport announced the addition of 40 new buses, expanding the volume of trips by 66,000 every year. The €9 million investment increases the public transport fleet in Malta…

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Transfer of Russian oil to Venezuela off Maltese coast

Various transfers of Russian oil products bound for Venezuela, had taken place off Malta’s coast during the first half of last year, media reports and data reveal. Media outlets Bloomberg…

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Labour exploitation has become the new form of slavery in Malta – The Headlines: The Times

The Times quotes the CEO of the Foundation for Social Welfare Services Alfred Grixti who warned that labour exploitation has become the new form of slavery in Malta. Grixti was…

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PA approves an application for the development of the Ħal Ferħ holiday complex – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent investigates the case of a Malta-registered boat found abandoned off Libya by the country’s authorities. The chartering company told the paper that third parties were involved…

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GWU demands compensation from Government for workers, pensioners for increase in fuel prices – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that the General Workers Union is demanding that government offers compensation to workers, pensioners, and other people who will be negatively affected by the increase in fuel prices. L-Orizzont…

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New fuel rates are like what they were eight years ago, when oil prices were twice as much – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon follows the announcement of the rise in fuel prices and says that the new rates are like what they were eight years ago, when oil prices were twice as…

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McDonald’s removes plastic lid from McFlurry packaging

McDonald’s has removed the plastic lid from its McFlurry packaging and has introduced carton board cups for this iconic ice-cream range. This is the second action taken by McDonald’s in…

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Chamber of Commerce urges government to take the Rent Reform Bill ‘back to the drawing board’– The Headlines: The Times

The Times carries a Chamber of Commerce statement urging the government to take the Rent Reform Bill ‘back to the drawing board’. The Chamber argues that the proposed law does…

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Infrastructure Malta has started works on the underground tunnels in Santa Luċija – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that Infrastructure Malta has started works on the underground tunnels in Santa Luċija that was approved by the Planning Authority in September. The €20 million investment includes will…

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Drop in economic sentiment in the first quarter of the year – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly says that there was a drop in economic sentiment in the first quarter of the year. The Economic Sentiment Indicator decreased to 104.5 from 107.2; slightly…

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ERA says assessment impact of road works in Santa Luċija unlikely to be significant – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent speaks to the Environment and Resources Authority about the impact of road works in Santa Luċija. The Authority said that its assessment showed that the environmental effects…

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International oil price is at 57 dollars a barrel, one of its lowest point in the past 10 years – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes Reginald Fava from the Chamber of Commerce who said that the right of Housing Authority officials to inspect private property, proposed in the Rent Reform Bill, goes against…

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Malta Fuel prices to increase as of Thursday

Enemed Malta announced that fuel prices will increase as of Thursday 1st August in a brief statement on Wednesday afternoon. Enemed said that the prices have been reviewed due to…

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