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Malta: Gozo local councils flag skiving workers

The Times reports on a rise in skiving by participants in a Jobs Plus scheme in Gozo managed by a General Workers Union foundation, assigning workers to local councils. Complaints…

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Malta: Adrian Delia call for cross-party cooperation to restore reputation

In-Nazzjon follows an interview with PN Leader Adrian Delia in which he appealed for the collaboration of everyone to help rebuild the country’s reputation. Delia called on ‘genuine’ people in…

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Malta: Melvin Theuma negotiated pardon before arrest

Malta Today reveals that the middleman in the Caruana Galizia assassination, Melvin Theuma, was negotiating his presidential pardon in exchange for recordings weeks before he was actually arrested in November…

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Malta: Prime Minister mulling early election

Illum says that Prime Minister Robert Abela is considering an early general election following the latest allegations of corruption. The paper says that Abela warned that if anyone close to…

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Malta: Joseph Muscat discussed middleman with Yorgen Fenech

The Sunday Times reports on claims by murder suspect Yorgen Fenech who said that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat discussed Melvin Theuma twice in 2019 and asked him whether chief…

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Malta: PN Leader considering changing party name

Kullħadd says that PN Leader Adrian Delia is attempting to change the party’s name to the Popular Party and that its representatives on the Electoral Commission have resisted the registration…

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Malta: Robert Abela informed of Montenegro wind farm claims last year

Il-Mument claims that Prime Minister Robert Abela knew about the allegations surrounding the Montenegro wind farm deal as early as November. Opposition Leader Adrian Delia said that Abela’s hands are…

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Malta: Nominated Police Commissioner to be questioned tomorrow

It-Torċa says that nominated Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà will face grilling by the parliamentary committee for public appointments questioning on Monday. The paper says that the Opposition has not sent…

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Malta: Car emissions remain low since March

The Independent on Sunday says that levels of air pollution from car emissions have remained consistent since mid-March even as coronavirus restrictions start to be lifted. Pollution levels are lower…

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Malta: Chris Cardona’s phone could have been in Velbert

The Independent quotes an IT expert who testified in court that according to available information it is technically plausible that Chris Cardona’s phone was in Velbert, Germany in 2017 where…

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Malta: 17 Black profits handsomely from Enemalta investment

The Times reveals that once-secret company 17 Black made a €4.6 million profit from an investment by Enemalta in a Montenegro windfarm. The project was inaugurated in 2019 by then…

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Malta: PN leader demands removal of Joseph Muscat, Konrad Mizzi

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who called on the Prime Minister to expel Joseph Muscat and Konrad Mizzi from the government parliamentary group following leaks about a suspicious energy…

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Malta: PM says Venice Commission accepts reform plan

L-Orizzont covers a press conference by Prime Minister Robert Abela who said that the Venice Commissioner welcomed most judicial reforms proposed by Malta. Abela described the development as historic. Another…

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Malta: PN leader issues sworn declaration following bribery allegations

The Times reports that PN Leader Adrian Delia issued a sworn declaration denying claims that Yorgen Fenech attempted to bribe the party to undermine the election campaign of MEP David…

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Malta: Adrian Delia lashes out at PL party media

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that the Labour Party ‘resorts to lies’ when it finds itself in crisis. Delia was referring to allegations made on PL party…

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Malta: Nurses unhappy with new Steward recruits

The Independent quotes the union of nurses which said that newly recruited nurses by Steward Health Care have not been provided an induction course and are not able to carry…

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Malta: People more confident in their personal finances

L-Orizzont quotes a study commissioned by a government money-management programme which found that more people are confident in their financial situation and are less concerned about the impact of Covid-19…

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Malta: PM announces resignation of Chris Cardona

The Malta Business Weekly quotes the Prime Minister who said that PL deputy Leader Chris Cardona has stepped down. Robert Abela told journalists that the former Economy Minister had handed…

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Malta: PL to elect new deputy leader in July

The Independent says that the Labour Party will hold a general conference in the second week of July to appoint a new deputy leader for party affairs. The announcement was…

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Malta: Anton Teuma names Gozo bishop

L-Orizzont follows the announcement by Apostolic Nuncio Alessandro D’Errico who named monsignor Anton Teuma as the new bishop for Gozo. Teuma will be ordained within the next two to three…

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Malta: Alfred Sant says MEPs not aware of impact of cabotage rules

Business Today quotes MEP Alfred Sant who urged the Maltese private sector lobby to alert politicians when EU developments impact their interests. Trucking and logistics companies in Malta said new…

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Malta: PN rejects claims of MEP election campaign sabotage

In-Nazzjon carries a statement by the Nationalist Party which denied claims made in court that it received offers to undermine the election campaign of any of its MEP candidates in…

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Malta: Maltese significantly less worried by facial recognition than EU citizens

The Times quotes a study by the EU agency for fundamental human rights which found that a third of people in Malta are prepared to accept facial recognition by companies…

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Malta: PM says Chris Cardona to step down

The Independent quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who said that PL deputy for party affairs Chris Cardona was to resign following allegations against him in court. Abela said that he…

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Malta: Yorgen Fenech had requested to speak about corruption cases

The Times speaks to economic crimes investigator Ian Abdilla who said that businessman Yorgen Fenech had offered to speak about corruption cases when he was first arrested but then changed…

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Malta: Joseph Muscat non-committal on chief of staff involvement

Malta Today says that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat refused to comment on claims by court witnesses implicating chief of staff Keith Schembri and cabinet minister Chris Cardona in the…

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Malta: Opposition Leader blasts advisory role given to former Police Commissioner

In-Nazzjon quotes Opposition Leader Adrian Delia who said in parliament that Prime Minister Robert Abela only acts when it is too late, criticising his decision to appoint former Police Commissioner…

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Malta: No significant rise in spousal conflict during pandemic

L-Orizzont speaks to family therapists who warned against ‘alarmist’ claims about a rise in separation cases during the pandemic. Dr Michael Galea said that conflicts between couples are not causally…

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Malta: Former police commissioner admits faux pas

The Times leads with an interview with former Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar who conceded that it was a mistake to meet with an acquaintance of Melvin Theuma without informing investigators…

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Malta: Magistrate orders police chief to investigate predecessor

The Independent reports that the magistrate presiding over the compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech in the Caruana Galizia case has ordered a formal investigation into former police chief Lawrence…

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Malta: Opposition Leader rips into Lawrence Cutajar appointment

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who criticised Prime Minister Robert Abela for appointing Lawrence Cutajar as a government consultant hours later he was made to resign from Police Commissioner…

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Malta: Health Minister warns against crowds

L-Orizzont quotes Health Minister Chris Fearne who warned that the coronavirus is still active in the community and asked people to observe social distancing. He said that mass events should…

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Malta: Restrictions on flights to be lifted in July

The Times says that another six countries have been added to the list of safe destinations, however, some restrictions on certain regions in Italy, France, and Spain will remain in…

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Malta: Adrian Delia launches PN reform

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that the party reform launched on Sunday will open the doors to all people, particularly the young. Delia said that the restructuring…

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Malta: Financial services watchdog warns about rise in scams

The Independent reports an increase in financial scams in the first quarter of the year, with the Financial Services Authority issuing 23 public warnings and notices against false or misleading…

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Malta: Legal obligation for facemasks to be lifted shortly

L-Orizzont follows the announcements by the Prime Minister who said that all Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted by July 15. Robert Abela said that face masks will no longer be…

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Malta: Middleman was promised protection by OPM chief of staff

Malta Today leads with claims by a source close to the Caruana Galizia investigation who said that self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma was assured by an associate of suspected murder mastermind…

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Malta: Melvin Theuma forewarned of police raid

Keep in the know with t The Sunday Times says that messages between businessman Yorgen Fenech and state witness Melvin Fenech suggest that they were both aware to the…

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Malta: Four EU countries offer to relocate migrants

The Independent on Sunday says that four EU members have offered to take migrants who were kept on tourist boats off Malta. The European Commission confirmed that France, Germany, Luxembourg,…

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Malta: PN media turns down government campaign

Il-Mument runs a statement saying that the PN’s media will not be bought by the government’s ‘aggressive campaign’. The paper that the economic recovery measures introduced by the government are…

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Malta: Businesses will receive more financial support

It-Torċa says that businesses eligible for the schemes offered by the government’s recovery package will receive more financial support than the previous months to help kickstart the economy. Another report…

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Malta: Economic plan encourages consumption

Kullħadd says that support for families is ‘at the centre’ of the economic regeneration plan announced by the government this week. The paper says that measures incentivise consumption without risking…

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Malta: Language Schools request support from government

The Independent quotes the Federation of English Language Organisations which said that schools will operate at a financial loss when they reopen in two weeks and urged government to support…

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Malta: PN sets up electoral candidates task force

In-Nazzjon says that the PN appointed a seven-member Commission for Candidates that will be tasked with researching different social fields to identify potential electoral candidates to stand on the party’s…

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Malta: MPs to send questions for Police Commissioner nominee by today

L-Orizzont says that today is the deadline for the two sides of the House of Representatives to submit questions for nominated Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà. The grilling in a parliamentary…

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Malta: Less traffic accidents but more casualties during Covid-19 weeks

The Times quotes police statistics which show that traffic accidents have gone down by more than half between March and May, compared with the same period last year. Road fatalities,…

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Malta: Yorgen Fenech wanted former assistant police commissioner to keep his job

The Times reports on the compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech who, in an audio recording by state witness Melvin Fenech, was heard saying he hoped former assistant police commissioner…

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Malta: Sociologists raise alarm over racism

L-Orizzont speaks to university lecturer Simon Mercieca who warned against rising racism in Malta. Professor Andrew Azzopardi said there is a danger the prejudice and discrimination may become institutionalised. The…

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Malta: Five possible new tourism routes after July

The Independent follows a press conference by Tourism Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli who revealed that talks with another five potential travel destinations to and from Malta are at an advanced…

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Malta: Middleman says Chris Cardona transferred funds to hitman

In-Nazzjon follows the testimony in court of state witness Melvin Theuma who said that one of the suspected triggermen in the Caruana Galizia assassination had received money from PL deputy…

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Malta: Less employers mulling redundancies than in April

The Malta Business Weekly leads with a survey by the Employers’ Association which finds that a fifth of companies consider laying off workers in the coming months. The number is…

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Malta: Police investigate social media spend of all ministers

The Times reports that the Police Economic Crimes Unit is investigating every member of the Cabinet over possible misuse of public funds to boost content on social media. In May,…

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Malta: Retailers object to minsters’ call for full wages to employees

Business Today says that retail businesses that have reopened in recent weeks came out strongly against calls by OPM minister Carmelo Abela urging them to start paying full wages to…

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Malta: Prime Minister downplays timing of Konrad Mizzi return

The Independent asks the Prime Minister whether there was a link between Konrad Mizzi’s return to Malta and the nomination of a new Police Commissioner. The Prime Minister brushed off…

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Malta: Opposition Leader laments lack of vision for tourism by government

In-Nazzjon quotes the Opposition Leader’s reaction to the economic stimulus plan announced by the government. Adrian Delia criticized a lack of long-term economic vision and said that the plan fails…

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Malta: Economists welcome economic regeneration plan

L-Orizzont speaks to economists Gordon Cordina, Alfred Mifsud and Philip von Brockdorff about the recovery package launched by the government. The paper says that the economists welcome the plan and…

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Malta: Opposition to boycott Police Commissioner hearing

In-Nazzjon says that PN MPs will not take part in the parliamentary grilling of the nominated Police Commissioner because it disagrees with the selection process and appointment conditions set out…

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