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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 1 August 2023

Morning Briefing Decision on Steward's appeal against hospitals ruling to be handed in OctoberChief Justice Mark Chetcuti disclosed during a court hearing on Monday that the conclusive ruling on annulling…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 30 July 2023

Morning Briefing SME Chamber says firms lost up too €50,000 during power cutsAccording to the CEO of the Chamber of SMEs, Abigail Mamo, businesses in Malta incurred losses ranging from…

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BOV secures USD correspondent banking agreement / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 29 July 2023

Updated 1220 PM rejects idea of liberalising energy distribution PM Robert Abela has rejected a proposal to end Enemalta's monopoly in energy distribution and introduce private competition in the market.…

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Debt levels reach €9.17bn / Malta News Briefing – Friday 28 July 2023

Updated 1220 Debt levels reach €9.17bn, €100m in interest repayment alone By the end of June 2023, the Government’s Consolidated Fund reported a deficit of €258.5 million, the NSO said…

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Power outages cost economy €200 million – PN / Thursday 27 July 2023

Updated 1430 - Power outages cost economy €200 million - PN According to the Nationalist Party, the frequent power outages experienced in recent days have resulted in an estimated cost…

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Benna says milk production struggling with power cuts: / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 26 July 2023

Updated 1300 Cost of Subsidies on electricity slashed by half: The government's estimated cost of subsidies on electricity and petrol prices has been significantly reduced from €595 million to €262…

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Electricity Crisis: Chamber calls for urgent MCESD meeting / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 25 July 2023

Updated Electricity Crisis: Chamber calls for urgent MCESD meeting In response to the ongoing electricity crisis, the Malta Chamber of Commerce has urgently requested a meeting with the chairperson of…

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Cost-of-living eclipses corruption as nation’s foremost concern / Malta News Briefing – Monday 24 July 2023

Updated 1200 Cost-of-living eclipses corruption as nation’s foremost concern: The most prevalent concern among most Maltese citizens remains the cost of living, with nearly one in five individuals identifying it…

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Power restored to all areas impacted by cable faults – Enemalta – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 23 July 2023

Electricity supply has been restored to all areas impacted by faults in Enemalta’s cables, the company said in a statement on Sunday afternoon. While not all high-voltage cable faults have…

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Five under arrest in connection with the death of Jean Paul Sofia – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 22 July 2023

Updated 1300 Developers detained in connection with Sofia tragedy claim illegal arrest Two men arrested in connection with the construction collapse that killed Jean Paul Sofia have had a legal bid to…

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Magisterial inquiry into death of Jean-Paul Sofia concluded and delivered to AG / Malta News Briefing – Friday 21 July 2023

Updated 1830 Magisterial inquiry into death of Jean-Paul Sofia concluded and delivered to AG The magisterial inquiry into the death of construction victim Jean-Paul Sofia has been concluded and delivered…

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Quality of life suffering, government not reading sign of times – Chamber of Commerce

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry has expressed serious concern with the current state of play and the way our country is being governed. The economy and the…

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Enemalta in race around the clock to restore power / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 20 July 2023

Updated 1215 Malta still struggling with powercutsEnemalta said this morning that around 40 of its workers had worked “tirelessly” to repair the underground cables it said were responsible for the…

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Fraud and corruption and customs: eight arrested / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 19 July 2023

Updated 1300 - Eight arrests at Customs Eight persons were arrested, including customs officials, as part of a customs fraud and corruption operation led by the EU's anti-graft agency, the…

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Man gets life sentence for partner’s murder / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 18 July 2023

Updated 1145 Man gets life sentence for partner's murder: Michael Emmanuel has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his partner, Maria Lourdes Agius. The mother-of-seven was found…

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Public library book-lending among Maltese on the increase – NSO

The local population is loaning an increasing number of books from Malta's public libraries. Fresh NSO data shows that in 2022, total book loans stood at 659,616, an increase of…

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PM announces public inquiry into Sofia’s death / Malta News Briefing – Monday 17 July 2023

Update 1850 - PM announces public inquiry into Sofia's death After meeting with the parents of Jean Paul Sofia at Castille, Prime Minister Robert Abela made a significant decision to…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 16 July 2023

News Update Car involved in traffic accident involving Finnish man on e-scooter traced The police have tracked down and seized a car believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 15 July 2023

Updated Malta's extradition standards are more lenient then Italy's - lawyers Lawyers representing a man sought in Italy for drug trafficking charges have contended that Maltese authorities are applying a…

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Future Challenges and Opportunities for the Maritime Industry Discussed with the Leader of the Opposition

“Our vision is to elevate standards in the maritime industry which requires action and commitment from the private and public sector alike. Of course, we are proud of our legacy…

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NCPE laments misrepresentation on children event at EuroPride / Malta News Briefing – Friday 14 July 2023

Updated 1215 NCPE laments misrepresentation on children event at EuroPride The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality has stated that the negative comments and misrepresentation following the participation of…

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PM asks Court to expedite Sofia investigation / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 13 July 2023

Updated 1200 PM writes to Chief Justice, urges closure of Sofia investigation Prime Minister Robert Abela has once again written to the Chief Justice, requesting the magistrate overseeing the investigation…

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Jean Paul Sofia’s parents demand compensation for son’s death / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 12 July 2023

Updated 1220 Jean Paul Sofia's parents demand compensation for son's death: The parents of construction victim Jean Paul Sofia have demanded compensation from all those involved in the project, seven…

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Population reaches 542,051 at end of 2022 / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 11 July 2023

Updated 1330 Population reaches 542,051 at end of 2022: The estimated total population of Malta and Gozo at the end of 2022 reached 542,051, up by 4.2% when compared to…

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Updated -Malta News Briefing – Monday 10 July 2023

Updated European study calls for indepencence at public broadcaster European study calls for independence, transparency at PBS A comprehensive European study has cautioned that public service media in Malta must…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 9 July 2023

Morning Briefing Financial Arbiter seeks more transparency on bank charges The Financial Services Arbiter, Alfred Mifsud has called for increased transparency from banks regarding new charges imposed on their customers.…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 8 July 2023

Morning Briefing International call for offshore wind turbines and solar panels to be issued PM Robert Abela has announced the publication of an international call for the installation of offshore…

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Corruption perception increases significantly / Malta News Briefing – Friday 7 July 2023

Updated 1215 Corruption perception increases significantly: An EU survey revealed that 92% of Maltese individuals believe that corruption is prevalent in the country, suggesting a growing perception that the issue…

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Malta records third largest EU increase in retail sales

Retail sales in the euro zone were unchanged in May, Eurostat said on Thursday, as increased spending on non-food items offset declines for food and automotive fuel. Retail sales volumes…

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Commissioner expresses distrust on cheap labour economy / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 6 July 2023

Updated 1220 European Commissioner sceptical on Malta’s strategy of basing growth on foreign workers: European Commissioner Nicolas Schmit has emphasized the importance of investing in Malta's workforce skills in order…

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Court turns down Muscat’s request for magistrate recusal / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 5 July 2023

Updated 1430 - Diver dies in Ċirkewwa incident A 50-year-old Israeli diver in an incident at Ċirkewwa. The individual encountered difficulties while swimming, which ultimately led to this unfortunate outcome.…

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PM to testify on case of asylum seekers detained at sea / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 4 July 2023

Updated 1210 PM to testify on case of asylum seekers detained at sea Prime Minister Robert Abela and Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri will testify in a human rights case…

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Italy says Malta becoming home for fugitives / Malta News Briefing – Monday 3 July 2023

Updated 1140 Italian parliament report says Malta becoming home for fugitives Malta’s proximity to Sicily and its ease of setting up companies, has established it as an outpost for mafia-related…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 2 July 2023

News Update Grech says Mediterranean Film Festival was abuse of public funds PN Leader Bernard Grech on Sunday called out ‘abuse of public funding’ after it was revealed that the…

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President signs abortion amendments into law / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 1 July 2023

Updated 1200 President signs abortion amendments into law The recently enacted changes to Malta's abortion legislation have now been officially incorporated into the criminal code, as reflected in the publication…

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Yearly deficit tops €100m mark / Malta News Briefing – Friday 30 June 2023

Updated 1300 Yearly deficit tops €100m mark: The government deficit has reached €103.5 million by the end of May, the NSO reported today. During the same timeframe, Government has shelled…

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COLA to reach €13 per week – SME Chamber:Malta News Briefing – Thursday 29 June 2023

Updated 0930 COLA to be at least €13 per week - SME Chamber: According to Abigail Agius Mamo, CEO of the Malta Chamber of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 28th June 2023

Morning Briefing PAC's Muscat testimony turns rowdy as former PM denies involvement in Enemalta decisions A heated debate dominated proceedings at the PAC on Tuesday, as former PM Joseph Muscat…

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Authorities investigating tax evasion by Electrogas investor – reports / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 27 June 2023

Updated 1145 Authorities investigating tax evasion by Electrogas investorThe local authorities have become suspicious of potential tax evasion due to the relatively low tax declarations made by Paul Apap Bologna,…

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OLAF investigating fraud and nepotism at Malta-based EU agency / Malta News Briefing – Monday 26 June 2023

Updated 1230 OLAF investigating fraud and nepotism at Malta-based EU agency: OLAF investigators have arrived in Malta to probe allegations of fraud, nepotism, and mishandling of harassment claims at a…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 25 June 2023

Morning Briefing Obstetricians and Gynaecologists express support to changes to abortion bill The government's recent announcement of extensive revisions to the bill amending Malta's criminal provisions on abortion has garnered…

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Man arrested after 54kg of cannabis seized / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 24 June 2023

Updated 1210 Man arrested after 54kg of cannabis seized The police have announced the arrest of a 48-year-old man in relation to a seizure of 54kg of cannabis. According to…

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Abortion for health to be only allowed if woman’s life at risk / Malta News Dispatch – Friday 23 June 2023

Updated 1130 Abortion for health to be only allowed if woman's life at risk Government has announced major revisions to an abortion bill that had sparked controversy among anti-abortion campaigners,…

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Elderly man dies in garage accident / Malta News Dispatch – Thursday 22 June 2023

Updated 1515 Elderly man dies in garage accident A 77-year-old man has lost his life after he was caught beneath a vehicle in a garage in Gudja while carrying out…

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Subsidies reach 12.3% of Government expenditure – CBM / Malta News Dispatch – Wednesday 21 June 2023

Updated 1300 Subsidies reach 12.3% of Government expenditure - CBMAccording to an analysis conducted by the Central Bank of Malta, subsidies are projected to reach their highest point at 12.3%…

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Air Malta facing challenge to operate flights as pilots call in sick / Malta News Dispatch – Tuesday 20 June 2023

Updated 1150 Air Malta facing challenge to operate flights as pilots call in sick Air Malta is encountering difficulties in securing pilots to operate its flights after four pilots have…

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Better pricing, quality would keep of Maltese citizens from illegal content

Despite Maltese consumers ranking the highest among their EU counterparts in accessing pirated content at 22%, a remarkable 87% of them have expressed a preference for accessing, downloading, and streaming…

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Malta: Migrant arrivals drop by 47% in 2022

During 2022, 10 boat landings were recorded in Malta, with 445 persons being brought to Maltese shores (including persons air lifted at sea), a decrease of 46.9 per cent when…

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Malta News Dispatch – Monday 19 June 2023

Updated 1300 MEA, unions push for flexi-employment option for people who reach 61 years of age: Employers and unions are aligned in their stance on retirement age, advocating for individuals…

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Malta News Dispatch – Sunday 18 June 2023

Morning Briefing Two fishermen acquitted of Rosso murder Two fishermen, Anthony Bugeja (aged 55) and Piero Di Bartolo (aged 49), were found not guilty by a jury trial in the…

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Updated – Malta News Dispatch – Saturday 17 June 2023

Updated 1200 Fines for construction deaths barely exceed €7k According to a report by the Daphne Caruana Caruana Galizia Foundation for the Public Interest Litigation Network, it was discovered that…

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Malta – Central Bank warns of economic slowdown

According to the Central Bank of Malta's latest forecasts, Malta's gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to slow down from around 7.0% in 2022, to 4.0% in 2023, and…

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Malta News Dispatch – Friday 16 June 2023

Morning Briefing Proficiency in Maltese language on decline According to an NSO study, the proficiency of individuals in reading and writing Maltese at an advanced level is significantly lower compared…

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Malta with largest building permits surge in EU / Malta News Dispatch – Thursday 15 June 2023

Updated 1200 Malta with largest building permits surge in EU: According to data released by Eurostat, Malta witnessed the most significant surge in building permits issued among all European Union…

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Updated – Malta News Dispatch – Wednesday 14 June 2023

Updated 1130 No 2021 accounts yet by passport fund The agency responsible for managing a multimillion-euro fund generated from passport sales has not yet released its audited accounts for 2021.…

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Malta: 16.7% of population at risk of poverty – NSO

The number of persons living in households with an income below the at-risk-of-poverty line (€10,893) was 85,797. This translates into an at-risk-of-poverty (ARP) rate of 16.7 per cent in 2021,…

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Man held after killing two dogs in Gozo / Malta News Dispatch – Tuesday 13 June 2023

Property deeds down in MayIn May 2023, the total count of finalized deeds for residential property reached 1,080, indicating a decline of 171 deeds or 13.7% compared to the previous…

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