Malta

Malta’s Newspaper Review – 26th May, 2018

FRONTPAGES The Times carries a warning by the Malta Employers Association that reliance on foreign workers could push the population up to 700,000 in a few years. The frontpage story…

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Malta Institute of Accountants holds 9th SME Forum

The future development of Malta’s economy requires sustainable SMEs. The 2018 SME Forum organised by the Malta Institute of Accountants discussed growth opportunities in the digital revolution. Held on May…

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Editors’ Perspectives – 25th May, 2018

The Times editorial focuses on the NAO report about the Mater Dei project. Entitled <<Evidence of maladministration>> The editorial argues that “The findings again confirm a national malady – unpreparedness…

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Malta’s Newspaper Review – 25th May, 2018

<<Il-President ta’ Malta issa hi l-aħħar tama>> is the leading story of In-Nazzjon referring to the comment by Paul Vincenti (President of the Gift of Life Foundation) following the vote…

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Thursday’s Morning Briefing – 24th May, 2018

Good morning The Maltese newspapers lead with the story related to a bomb which exploded yesterday in Gharghur. In this explosion a man Kevin Ellul (43), who happens to…

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Editors’ Perspectives – 24th May, 2018

The editorial of The Malta Business Weekly focuses on the average wage. <<Average wage in Malta almost near average wage of migrants>> refers to Eurostat figures which showed that the…

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Malta’s Newspaper Review – 24th May, 2018

The Malta Independent, In-Nazzjon, L-Orizzont, and The Times lead with the story related to a bomb which exploded yesterday in Gharghur. In this explosion a man Kevin Ellul (43), who…

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Laptops and Hard-Disks belonging to Daphne Caruana Galizia passed on to German police

Euronews report that German police said on Wednesday that relatives of murdered Maltese anti-corruption blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia had given them two of her laptops and three hard drives and these…

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Editors’ Perspectives – 23rd May, 2018

The editorial of The Independent entitled <<Media under threat>> “This week’s cyberattack on blogger Manuel Delia’s blog was not an isolated incident, but the latest in a long chain of…

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Malta’s Newspaper Review – 23rd May, 2018

The Times and MaltaToday carry reports about the continuation of the compilation of evidence in the case of the explosion which killed journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The Times <<‘#rel1=on’ was…

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80% of Malta’s population access the internet. Of these 83% own a smartphone, 75% use a laptop, 48% use the tablet.

80% of Malta’s population access the internet. Of these 83% own a smartphone, 75% use a laptop, 48% use the tablet. “People are becoming increasingly mobile when it comes to…

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Tuesday’s Morning Briefing – 22nd May, 2018

Good morning Hazy morning in Malta. The overcast seems to stay throughout the day, even though temperatures should reach 21 degrees (C). Our morning round up follows. Today’s Malta's newspapers…

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Editors’ Perspectives – 22nd May, 2018

The Times editorial is entitled Councils must lead by Example. It argues that at the same time that the Local Council's Association called for greater powers to be given to local council…

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Malta’s Newspaper Review – 22nd May, 2018

Today’s newspapers present a number of similar stories reflecting a rather similar editorial choice where it comes to prominence and relevance. The Malta Independent, In-Nazzjon and The Times all dedicate…

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Morning Briefing 21st May 2018

Good morning Our late morning briefing and update follows. An earthquake was felt in Tunisia. No reports of damages or casualties was reported so far. But the Tunisian earthquake isn’t…

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Editors’ Perspectives – Monday 21st May, 2018

The Times editorial refers to the constant issue of governance in the financial sector. In the story <<The cause of good governance>> refers to the introduction of changes in legislation…

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Newspaper Review – Monday 21st May 2018

The Malta Independent covers three stories in its frontpage. It leads with a story which carries the title <<Hotel and restaurant industry still stuggling with staff shortages>>. The report argues…

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Editors’ Perspectives – Sunday 20th May 2018

In an editorial entitled <<Delia’s uphill struggle>> the Sunday Times states that although the Nationalist Party Leader made some progress on all fronts, his speech on Sunday, despite being good…

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Newspaper Review – Sunday 20th May 2018

Maltatoday’s front page carries two stories. In the main one, entitled <<UNESCO experts stop hotelier’s bid to turn St Elmo into laguna>> we read that UNESTO stopped a proposal by…

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Newspaper Review – Saturday May 19 2018

The main headline on The Times <<Malta at risk of being taken over by Mafia – NGO>> reports on a 24-page report published in the past days by Fondazione Caponnetto,…

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Obituary – Former Maltese Ambassador Dr. Joseph Cassar passes away

Seasoned Maltese diplomat Dr. Joseph Cassar passed away. Born in 1947, Dr Cassar served as Malta's Ambassador to Portugal, Libya, the Russian Federation and Italy. He served as, Malta's permanent…

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Editor Perspectives – Friday 18th May

The editorial of L-Oriżżont, <<Inħarsu lejn l-Abilita’>> refers to the importance that whenever we look at a person with disability, we have to look at the abilities of each individual.…

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Malta Newspapers Review – Friday 18th May 2018

Good morning, Today's newspapers' front pages deal with different stories covering a number of issues. Pilatus Bank is the theme of two front page stories on as much newspapers, the sale…

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An exceptional line-up at the Malta Institute of Accountants 2018 SME FORUM

An outstanding panel of experts are addressing the upcoming edition of the SME Forum, on Friday May 25. The annual Forum organised by the Malta Institute of Accountants has established…

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Editor Perspectives – Thursday 17th May 2018

The editorial in today’s The Times takes the cue from the newspapers frontpage article and calls for the setting up of a “robust safety net” to protect police officers and…

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Malta Newspapers Review – Thursday 17th May 2018

Good morning, The daily newspapers give prominence to the Luqa hit-and-run incident on Tuesday Morning, when a police officer was ran over by an underage driver. The Malta Independent carries…

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Corporate ID Group unveils its new corporate identity and web presence

Corporate ID Group has unveiled its new Corporate Identity. The logo is made up of two main components: a fluid element that features the four corporate colours and the underlying…

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Editor Perspectives – Wednesday 16th May 2018

The Times editorial entitled << Justice in a reasonable time>> refers to the comments by the new Chief Justice Joseph Azzopardi who referred to the workload factor at his inaugural…

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Malta Newspapers Review – Wednesday 16th May 2018

The lead story of MaltaToday, The Times, L-Oriżżont and In-Nazzjon deals with the case which saw the traffic policeman injured in a deliberate hit and run accident which involved…

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Prejudice, Discrimination, Stereotyping Keeping Young Females Away from ICT

Educators and Female Role Models Can Help Attract Females towards ICT ICT is a very exciting career and it is not about sitting behind a desk and coding. There’s so…

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At 32, Maltese are the last to leave their parental home

Young Maltese adults are the last to leave their parental home. According to recent Eurostat statistics, Maltese left home at an average age of 32.2 years. They're followed closely by…

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Malta Newspapers Review – Tuesday 15th May 2018

Good morning, Today's Newspaper Review follows. The Malta Independent carries a photo story with reference to the violence that erupted in Gaza, following protests which saw over 50 persons shot…

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Editor Perspectives – 14th May 2018

The editorials of L-Oriżżont and The Malta Independent focus on the Eurovision. While the editorial of L-Oriżżont, entitled <<Aħna pajjiż mimli talent>> highlights the general national sentiment about the ‘good’…

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Malta Newspapers Review – Monday 14th May 2018

Good morning, Today's Newspaper Review follows. The Times’ main story <<’Mafia-linked’ gaming firm operated with no licence>> focuses on a revelatino by the Investigative Reporting Project Italy (IRPI), which…

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Editor Perspectives – 13th May 2018

Illum’s editorial refers to the changes that are expected to be announed in the law governing rents. The editorial welcomes the fact that the cabinet has approved the White Paper…

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Malta Newspapers Review – Sunday 13th May 2018

The General Council of the Nationalist Party and other aspects related to the PN are predominant on today's front pages. Email leaks referring to the Panama Papers and Daphne project…

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Malta’s theatrical community mourns the death of Charles Thake

Charles Thake, one of Malta's veteran actors, passed away earlier today. Charles Thake, was born in 1927. He is known for Agora (2009), Black Eagle (1988) and Treasure in Malta…

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Editor Perspectives 12th May 2018

The Editorial of The Times comments about the issue of social housing following the announcement by the Prime Minister on May 1st, about a project aimed to alleviate the problem.…

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Malta News Paper Review – 12th May 2018

Good morning, Today's newspaper's main stories review follow. L-Orizzont and The Malta Independent dedicate stories from their Front Page on proposals done by the General Workers Union vis-a-vis the…

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Editor Perspectives 11th May 2018

The Times editorial entitled << When worlds collide>> refers to two separate gatherings which took place in Valletta earlier. We read “Around and on May Day, two mass events took…

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Malta Newspaper Review – 11th May 2018

The Malta Independent reports Ivan Bartolo, a former Nationalist Party candidate and businessman has left the party and quit politics. In the story carrying the headling, <<Ivan Bartolo resigns…

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Growing SMEs for a Digital World – Malta’s Institute of Accountants SME Forum

Digital innovation opens a new future to SMEs but entrepreneurs need to be prepared for the transformation. The 2018 SME Forum, organised by the Malta Institute of Accountants, assesses the…

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Malta doesn’t make it to the Final of the Eurovision, but Mental Health gets the European spotlight

Three minutes 11 seconds of a powerful performance by Maltese singer Christabelle, wasn't enough to convince the voters to give their approval for the Maltese song in this year's edition…

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We are the hoi polloi – Dr. Andrew Azzopardi

In these last years trying to understand the Maltese society has become even more complex because distinctions are increasingly blurred. Nonetheless, it is evident that we are witnessing an exponential…

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Editor Perspectives – 10th May 2018

In it’s editorial, The Times, writes that while in some countries, like parts of the US, have had solar rights and solar access legislation for 40 years, the government in…

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Malta Newspaper Review – May 10th 2018

The Malta Business Weekly carries a story entitled <<New Zealand accountants backdated Malta trust documents during Panama Papers>>. In this story we read New Zealand accountants were backdating documents during…

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Editor Perspectives – 9th May 2018

The Maltese language, the national broadcaster, the voluntary sector, the Nationalist Party's future and Fibromyalgia are the themes of today's newspaper editors' perspectives. In-Nazzjon’s editor dedicates the editorial to the…

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Malta Newspapers Review – Wednesday 9th May

Today's newspapers carry the disturbing story about a man who repeatedly raped his infant nieces while baby sitting them. This story is given its importance and carried on three front…

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Editor Perspectives – 8th May 2018

The Malta Independent editorial entitled <<Might be difficult to work>> focuses on the issue of waste collection. In the editorial, we read that “many previous ministers, of both persuasions, have…

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Malta Newspaper Review – 8th May 2018

The Times front page carries a story entitled <<BVI probed Schembri’s $725,000 offshore firm>>. In this story, we read that new documents show that “anti-money-laundering investigators in the British Virgin…

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Today’s Editor Perspectives

The editorial of The Independent, entitled <<The crossroads of corruption>>, argues that “the events of the past months have focused the attention of the world, especially of Europe, on the…

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Malta Newspaper Review – 7th May 2018

The Times of Malta’s main story is entitled << 'Friendly figure' from OHSA facing investigation over Electrogas link>> reports that the “Occupational Health & Safety Authority (OHSA) is investigating claims…

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Editor Perspectives – 6th May 2018

The editorial of ILLUM entitled <<L-immigrazzjoni: Ma ninżlux toroq perikolużi>> refers to the dangerous narrative used in the issue of immigrant workers in Malta and the line adopted by the…

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Malta Newspapers’ Review 6th May 2018

The Sunday Times has two main stories in its front page. In the first story <<€120m to be made off public land...and that just the start>>, Ivan Camilleri reports that…

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Malta Newspaper Review – 5th May 2018

Good morning, Today's NewsPaper Review by Jesmond Saliba follows. The Times’s main story <<Traffic likely cause of huge carbon dioxide rise>> refers to the Eurostat data about CO2 emissions and…

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European Credit Management Associations Federation to hold Congress in Malta

On 16th and 17th May, 2018, The Federation of European Credit Management Associations (FECMA) will be staging the 3rd Pan European Credit Management Congress in Malta. FECMA President, Josef Busuttil,…

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Malta – New aircraft maintenance facility for commercial aircraft announced

Bravo Aircraft Technical Services Limited (BATS), is delighted to announce the launch of its new facility at Malta International Airport in addition to their administrative HQ in Gżira. Bravo Aircraft…

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