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Malta: 58-year-old dies after falling off a ladder

Mario Mintoff, who fell off a ladder in Republic Street, Valletta, has died. Mintoff, aged 58 and residing in Valletta fell off the ladder on Monday evening at around 9…

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Malta: Solar panel owners to be offered financial aid to buy energy storage systems

Owners of photovoltaic panels will as of Monday be able to apply for financial aid to buy a battery to store their generated electricity in. The newly-launched pilot project, which…

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Malta: Vitals project bypassed Projects Malta, former Executive Chairman tells public inquiry

The Vitals Global Healthcare project came “out of the blue” and bypassed Projects Malta completely, Projects Malta’s former Executive Chairman Adrian Said told the public inquiry into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s…

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Malta: Caruana Galizia inquiry hears former Projects Malta officials testify how finance ministry was kept in the loop

Two former Projects Malta officials have cast doubt on the Finance Minister’s claim that he was not privy to the entity’s workings when testifying in the Caruana Galizia inquiry. The…

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Malta: 46 new cases of Covid-19 in Malta

46 new cases of Covid-19 have been identified in Malta over the past 24 hours after 2,185 swab tests were carried out. The health authorities also announced that another 48…

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Swiss engineers see gloomy future as COVID-19 batters sector

Switzerland's engineering sector suffered a slump in orders and exports during the second quarter of 2020, industry association Swissmem said on Wednesday, as the COVID-19 crisis battered makers of machine…

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Photo Story: Storm Francis rages across the Netherlands

Emergency services remove a fallen tree that blocks the way, during a stormy weather in Tollebeek, the Netherlands, 26 August 2020. Storm Francis is raging across the Netherlands and caused…

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Photo Story: Marine and fisheries sector considered as one of the hardest hit by coronavirus pandemic

Fisherman transport a shark to the fish market in the traditional fishing port in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, 26 August 2020. According to media reports, the marine and fisheries sector is…

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Some tourists confused by new COVID-19 mask rules in Paris

The wearing of masks in some crowded areas around Paris became compulsory on Monday as part of a drive to stem a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections, but some tourists…

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Joint Greek-US aeronautical exercise was held in the sea area south of Crete

A handout photo made available by the Greek National Defence Ministry shows part of a joint Greek-US aeronautical exercise that was held in the sea area south of Crete Island,…

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Saipem to build 450 MW offshore wind farm in Italy

Italy's Saipem has signed an agreement to build a 450 megawatt (MW) offshore wind farm in the Adriatic Sea in northern Italy, the energy services group revealed. Saipem has agreed…

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Germany to extend coronavirus relief for economy

The German government has agreed to pump another €10bn into its Covid-hit economy, prolonging a short-time work scheme and freezing insolvency rules. Short-time work saves jobs by allowing employers to…

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French culture sector to get 2 billion euros in aid

The French arts and culture sectors, which have been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis, will get 2 billion euros ($2.4 billion) in aid as part of the government's economic…

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Australian coronavirus antibody therapy aims for trial in early 2021

Australian researchers hope to start human trials of a coronavirus antibody therapy in early 2021, while a large-scale trial of a vaccine could begin by the end of this year,…

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Wizz Air warns recovery could stall on travel restrictions

Hungary's Wizz Air warned its industry-leading recovery could stall as COVID-19 warnings and restrictions hamper travel across Europe, but said Britain's quarantine rules had not led it reconsider long-term expansion…

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Germany to intensify monitoring of quarantined travellers

Germany wants to intensify its monitoring of returning travellers to make sure they are abiding by quarantine rules, Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Wednesday, after data showed more than…

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Photo Story: The event industry in the Netherlands reaches out for help

Protesters wearing red shirts and holding red umbrellas form a message reading: 'HELP' during a demonstration that was held on Tuesday in Malieveld, in The Hague, The Netherlands. With its…

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Navalny ally says only Putin could have authorised suspected poisoning

A senior ally of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny said on Wednesday he believed only President Vladimir Putin could have authorised the suspected poisoning of the outspoken Kremlin critic. The…

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Germany’s beer capital Munich to ban alcohol if cases rise

The German city of Munich will limit alcohol sales and ban late-night public consumption should coronavirus infection rates reach a certain threshold, authorities announced. If the number of confirmed infections per…

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Ukraine bans foreigners, extends lockdown measures to fight COVID-19

Ukraine on Wednesday imposed a temporary ban on most foreigners from entering the country until Sept. 28 and extended lockdown measures until the end of October to contain a recent…

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Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding reveals she has advanced breast cancer

Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has revealed she has advanced-stage breast cancer. The 38-year-old singer, who shot to fame with Girls Aloud in 2002, thanked fans on Twitter and Instagram…

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Russia’s coronavirus infection tally passes 970,000

Russia reported 4,676 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, pushing its confirmed national tally up to 970,865. Authorities said 115 people had died of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, raising…

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Mandatory for pupils to wear masks in secondary schools in COVID hotspots in England

It will be mandatory for pupils to wear face masks in communal areas of secondary schools in England in places with local lockdowns, Britain’s education minister Gavin Williamson said on…

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Researchers in Japan say ozone effective in neutralising coronavirus

Japanese researchers said on Wednesday that low concentrations of ozone can neutralise coronavirus particles, potentially providing a way for hospitals to disinfect examination rooms and waiting areas. Scientists at Fujita…

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Gaza man dies of coronavirus as enclave clamps down on outbreak

A 61-year-old man has died in the Gaza Strip after contracting the coronavirus, Palestinian authorities said on Wednesday as they clamped down on an outbreak of the pandemic in the…

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Thirty-six migrants rescued off southern Spanish coast

Several sub-Saharan women and a boy are taken care of by Red Cross members upon their arrival at port in Motril, Granada, southern Spain, 26 August 2020. A total of…

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Erdogan says Turkey to get rights in seas around it

Turkey is determined to do whatever is necessary to obtain its rights in the Black Sea, Aegean and Mediterranean, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. Speaking at an event commemorating…

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Photo Story: Swedish Armed Forces beefs up presence on Gotland

An armoured vehicle and an aircraft of the Swedish Armed Forces within a 'high readiness action' that was initiated by the Swedish Armed Forces in the Baltic Sea region, in…

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Storms predicted to hit Italy this weekend

Heavy rain and some violent thunderstorms will break the steamy 'afa' summer heat in northern Italy this weekend, forecasters said Tuesday. The thundery showers will start in the northwest this…

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UPDATED: Gunfire kills twoas Wisconsin protests over shooting of Black man turn to chaos

A third night of street protests over the police shooting of a Black man erupted into gun violence late Tuesday and early Wednesday in Kenosha, Wisconsin, killing two persons and…

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Germany agrees to stop the Bundestag from ballooning in size

Germany's grand coalition agreed late on Tuesday to electoral reforms aimed at reducing the number of lawmakers in the Bundestag, Germany's lower house of parliament. After lengthy negotiations, Chancellor Angela…

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Dozens of migrants rescued off Greek island

Dozens of migrants have been rescued from a boat off the Greek island of Halki, the coast guard said on Wednesday, in one of the biggest operations of its kind…

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Malta: Industrial prices highest in five months

Industrial production prices rose by 1.16 percent in July compared with the same month in 2019. Data released by the National Statistics Office shows that this was the highest monthly…

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Father of youngest NZ mosque victim tells shooter there is no forgiveness

The father of slain three-year-old Mucaad Ibrahim, the youngest victim in the New Zealand mosque shootings, told the white supremacist who gunned down his son that “true justice” awaited him…

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Mexico signs up to Italian vaccine trial for coronavirus

Mexico is due to take part in clinical trials of an Italian vaccine being developed against the coronavirus, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard announced. Ebrard did not say when Mexico would…

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Half a million ordered to evacuate Gulf Coast because of Hurricane Laura

More than half a million people have been ordered to flee the US Gulf Coast as forecasters warned of "catastrophic damage" from Hurricane Laura - saying a potentially deadly surge…

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South Korea orders striking doctors back to work amid surge in coronavirus cases

South Korea ordered doctors in the Seoul area to return to work on Wednesday as they began a three-day strike in protest of several government proposals, including one to boost…

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France sees drop in new COVID-19 cases but more young adults infected

The French health ministry reported 3,304 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, well below daily highs seen last week, though greater numbers of young adults are testing positive, many without showing…

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Italy says China a key strategic partner, despite U.S. concerns

Italy and China need to forge closer ties, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Tuesday, potentially putting Rome at odds with Washington, which has raised alarm over Beijing's…

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Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases increase to 236,429

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 1,576 to 236,429, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday. The reported death toll…

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Photo Story: Sinkholes form in the Dead Sea area in Israel

A huge sinkhole in the parking lot of the abandoned and closed 'Mineral Beach' at the Dead Sea, Israel. The beach was closed to the public after the appearance of…

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Melania Trump offers sympathy on coronavirus, racial suffering in convention speech

First lady Melania Trump urged voters to re-elect her husband during a impassioned speech to the Republican National Convention on Tuesday that offered sympathy for victims of the coronavirus pandemic…

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Coronavirus deaths rise in Australia’s Victoria state

Australia’s Victoria state on Wednesday recorded its second-most deadly day of the coronavirus pandemic with 24 deaths, although fewer new infections were detected at the half-way mark of a strict…

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Turkey’s new COVID-19 cases reach highest since mid-June, government imposes measures

Turkey’s new coronavirus cases jumped on Tuesday to their highest level since mid-June at 1,502, according to Health Ministry data, prompting the government to impose measures to combat the spread…

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Italy registers 4 more deaths from Covid-19

The daily COVID cases registered another decrease Tuesday in Italy with 878 new cases compared to 953 Monday, the Italian health ministry said. There were four more dead, the same…

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Double murder suspect arrested in police raid: The Headline – The Times

The Times reports on a police raid on the house of a 25-year-old Albanian national in connection with the murder of Chris Pandolfino and Ivor Majiecovski. The Police Commissioner told…

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Investigators identify double murder suspect from CCTV images: The Headline – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that images from security cameras led investigators to identify one of the suspects in the Sliema double murder as Daniel Muka, before the police mounted an arrest raid…

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PN leadership contenders submitted due diligence documents: The Headline – Malta Today

Mala Today says that PN leadership candidates Adrian Delia and Bernard Grech had until Monday to submit a detailed questionnaire to the party’s vetting Commission, together with tax return and…

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Grech camp says grassroot support is rising: The Headline – The Independent

The Independent says that the team behind Bernard Grech’s campaign for the PN leadership is confident that support is growing, particularly in Gozo. Grech had visited activists in the island…

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Police arrest man on the US wanted-list: The Headline – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont reports that a man wanted by US authorities was arrested in Malta. Nazzareno Mifsud was on the run for more than 30 years after facing charges about sexual abuse…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Wednesday 26th August 2020

Updted 1745 - News Portal Review TVM reports 46 new cases of Covid-19 have been identified in Malta over the past 24 hours after 2,185 swab tests were carried out.…

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Czech president Zeman hospitalised

Czech President Milos Zeman was hospitalised on Tuesday after an arm injury and he will undergo a surgery, the president’s spokesman said. “The president was hospitalised tonight due to an…

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Princess Cruises cancels early 2021 voyages on two ships over COVID-19 restrictions

Carnival Corp's Princess Cruises said it would cancel early 2021 cruises on two ships, citing travel, border and port restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cruise lines, hammered by a…

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Turkey wants no pre-conditions, ‘honest’ EU mediation for talks with Greece

Turkey's foreign minister said on Tuesday Greece must abandon its "maximalist approach" and pre-conditions for dialogue to begin over disputed offshore Mediterranean resources, adding Ankara expects the EU to act as an…

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Malta signs nuclear arms prohibition treaty

A few days after the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (6th and 9th August of 1945), Malta joined other member states of…

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Wisconsin unrest flares for third night over police shooting of Black man

A Black man shot in the back by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was left paralyzed and "fighting for his life," his family and lawyers said on Tuesday, hours before protesters…

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Germany says Turkey, Greece ready for dialogue on East Mediterranean dispute

Germany’s top diplomat said after whirlwind meetings in Turkey and Greece on Tuesday the two were ready for dialogue to defuse an worsening dispute over energy resources in the Mediterranean,…

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