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The Biggest Ever Collection of Willie Apap Works In One Event

Il-Ħaġar museum in Victoria Gozo will be hosting a retrospective exhibition by Willie Apap, one of Malta's pioneers of modern art. In what promises to be a landmark event in…

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Photo Story – Pope Francis in Malta and Gozo – A small island, but one with a great heart

Love of God is what drives our joy. Pope Francis gave this powerful reminder his first day in Malta during the prayer meeting at the National Marian Shrine of Ta’…

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Malta-Gozo travel up by 32% in 2021

Travel between Malta and Gozo increased substantially in 2021, with trips up by 32.4%. Including both the Gozo Channel ferry service and the fast ferry service, during 2021, the number…

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Inflation exceeds 2% as food prices push index higher / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 22 September 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says that nineteen countries have been added to Malta's so-called travel red list. MaltaToday reports that a group of local architects and…

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Malta: Rates of theft at beaches go down

L-Orizzont says that the number of theft at beaches has gone down but still takes place. In fact, just last Sunday, someone reported that their bag was stolen. It also…

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Malta: Domestic tourism increased by half in pandemic year, NSO figures reveal

Newly-published statistics show that Gozo became a top stay for Maltese residents during the year of the pandemic, with domestic tourism across Malta and Gozo increasing by 52% in 2020. Figures published…

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Malta: Number of passengers crossing between Malta and Gozo route increases by 56%

The easing of restrictive measures related to the pandemic led to a sharp increase in passengers and vehicles crossing between Malta and Gozo in the second quarter of the year.…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that it will take people's determination to bring graft down from obscene levels The Independent says that the Gozo tunnel should be decided through a referendum…

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Malta: PA statistics confirm assault on Gozo ODZ

The number of permits sought – and granted – for development in Gozo each year has effectively tripled since 2013, quadrupling when permits for works outside the development zone are…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that the tourism industry needs to think long-term and not just about attracting large numbers The Independent says that we cannot remove all measures now and…

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Maltese Editorials’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that until everyone is safe, some isolation will be necessary to curb the spread of Covid-19 The Independent says that we shouldn't sacrifice Gozo on the…

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Malta: Rampant hunting and trapping illegalities flagged by BirdLife

As the first spring migratory birds flew over the Maltese islands, BirdLife Malta reported various illegalities that it said “have become the norm” in trapping and hunting. BirdLife Malta said…

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Malta: Charlie Attard is the victim who was buried under rubble in Gozo

52-year old Charlie Attard from Xewkija and a father of two is the victim who died tragically this morning after a public toilet ceiling collapsed in the limits of San…

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Malta: Gozo students fume at PA’s snub to Mayors’ development concerns

GUG said that it felt “deeply discouraged” after the Planning Authority’s refusal to meet with Gozitan mayors regarding the ongoing struggle of overdevelopment in Gozo. The GUG looked dimly at…

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Malta: Gozo-Malta fast ferry service set for 1 June with liberalised market

45-minute trip from Mġarr, Gozo and the Valletta Grand Harbour, but permanent link for islands still in place Source MaltaToday Updated 1745

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Latest update: Malta News Briefing – Monday 22 February 2021

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that traffic wardens could end up carrying out construction site inspections under proposed legislative changes, architects…

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Malta: Gozo bishop describes ‘burden’ of knowing of priests’ alleged sex abuse

A former altar boy who claims he was sexually abused by two priests in Xagħra first mentioned his childhood trauma in September 2019 but only named the alleged perpetrators several…

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Malta: Long traffic jams at Ċirkewwa

Photos spreading on social media show heavy traffic in Ċirkewwa today as crowds of people cross to Gozo to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Many comments expressed disappointment that warnings to…

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EU funds mean more to see and enjoy in Gozo

Gozo’s intricate link with tourism – international and domestic – has been well documented over time. Pandemics permitting, tens of thousands of Maltese residents cross over to the sister island…

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Malta: Apprehended with 3 kg of cannabis hidden in animal feed sack when disembarking from Gozo Channel ferry

46-year-old Dennis Zammit of Marsa has been arraigned in court and charged with possession of three kg of cannabis which had been concealed in an animal feed sack, when he…

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Malta: Gozo fast ferry tender cancelled for a third time

A third attempt to award a tender for a €115 million ferry service between Malta and Gozo was killed in its tracks on Tuesday after the Public Contracts Review Board…

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Malta: Man falls the height of two storeys and lands in an empty swimming pool

A Ghanaian man living in Marsalforn, Gozo, was seriously injured in an accident at a construction site in Gozo. At around 09:30, the help of the Police was requested to…

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Pope Francis announces the appointment of 13 new cardinals

The Church will have thirteen new Cardinals. Nine of them are younger than 80 and therefore, have the right to participate in a future conclave. Four others are older than…

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Gozo Now IoT Ready With First Smart Parking Project

A year after the inauguration of the Gozo Innovation Hub, the first project involving a new smart parking system installed in Victoria Gozo is now operating. This is the first…

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Malta: Government launches employment refund scheme for Gozo

The Ministry for Gozo launched the one time employment refund scheme through which employers can get a refund of their employee’s wages. The scheme applies for those companies which have…

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Malta: 11 NGOs disappointed over the dropping of fast-ferry service proposal

Eleven organisations are calling on the Government to reconsider its decision to ignore its electoral pledge to offer a fast-ferry service linking the Mġarr harbour to the Grand Harbour, in…

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Malta: €2.2 million in EU funds for a project in the Ramla Valley, Gozo

Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri together with Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi launched a €2.2 million project whereby three kilometres of rubble walls will be restored and…

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Malta: New look for Saint Francis square in Gozo with an investment of €2 million

Prime Minister Robert Abela accompanied by the Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri, on Monday evening officially inaugurated Saint Francis Square in Rabat Gozo with an investment of €2 million. Source:…

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Malta: 10 new ventilators bring Steward’s coronavirus-related investment up to €6m

Ten new units have brought the total number of ventilators in the Gozo General Hospital up to 25, as the total Covid-19 pandemic-related investment made by Steward Health Care Malta…

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Malta: NSO statistics show how in June we started to recover well in the number of passengers commuting between islands

Statistics published by the National Statistics Office (NSO) show that in June there was a significant increase in journeys and passengers crossing between Malta and Gozo. Source: One News Updated…

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Malta: € 110,000 for voluntary organizations in Gozo

Twenty-two voluntary organizations operating within the Gozitan community will benefit from an allocation of almost one hundred hundred and ten thousand euros through a Government scheme. Source: One News Updated…

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Malta: Reduced ferry fares throughout July

Gozo Channel ferry fares have been reduced almost by half for the month of July. The reduction in prices applies for individuals and those commuting between the two islands using…

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Malta: The Maltese Unions Forum supports the MUMN’s request for the benefit of Gozitan Nurses

Gozitan workers stationed in Malta face considerable challenges and therefore, all employers must ensure that they are to go back to their home island and seek justice. This also applies…

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Malta: Archaeological investigations into recently-discovered ancient quarry in Rabat, Gozo

The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage is directing archaeological investigations in preparation for the extension of the Middle School at Rabat, Gozo, during which an ancient quarry has been discovered. Source:…

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Malta: MUMN takes industrial action against Steward Healthcare in Gozo

The Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN) said that it will be taking industrial action against Steward Healthcare because the company wants to employ foreign nurses at the Gozo…

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Malta: Possibility of fast ferry still being evaluated – Ian Borg

The possibility of introducing a fast ferry service between Malta and Gozo is still being evaluated, Transport Minister Ian Borg told The Malta Independent. Connectivity between Malta and Gozo has…

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Malta: Schemes for companies to set up back-office operations or relocate to Gozo

Two new schemes were announced Monday to encourage investors to set up back-office operations in Gozo and to relocate part or all of their operations to the island. Gozo Minister…

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Malta: Gozo teleworking scheme launched

The Ministry for Gozo has on Monday launched the Gozo Teleworking Scheme for Gozitans working in Malta within the private sector. Source: Newsbook Updated 16:00pm

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Malta: 3,000 free masks to be given to Gozitans who work in Malta

The Ministry for Gozo has started distributing the first 1,000 free masks to Gozitan workers to travel to Malta for work, both for those working with the public sector and…

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Big decisions for our small enterprises

by Josianne Cutajar - MEP (S&D) With small and medium-sized enterprises providing two-thirds of private sector jobs across Europe it is clear that the legislator’s role is to ensure that both…

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Malta: Vandalism in Għadira ta’ San Raflu

"Despite attempts by members of the Department of Civil Protection, they were unable to remove the burnt oil from the water." This was stated by the Environment and Resources Authority…

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Malta: Coronavirus: 84% of Gozo Tourism Association members foresee a bleak future for tourism

The Gozo Tourism Association (GTA) said that 84% of its members foresee a bleak future for tourism in Gozo after Covid-19 as they believe that tourism will change for the worse…

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Malta: An increase in travel between Malta and Gozo in first quarter

An increase in travel between Malta and Gozo during the first quarter of the year has been recorded. A statistic which has been issued by the National Statistics Office, the…

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Malta: Prime Minister Roberta Abela visits Gozo’s General Hospital

Malta's Prime Minister, Robert Abela and Gozo Minister, Clint Camilleri visited the Gozo General hospital. The scope of their visit was to witness the dedicated work that is being carried…

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Malta: 52 new Covid-19 cases confirmed in Malta and Gozo

During a press briefing this morning, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne confirmed 52 new cases of Covid-19 in Malta and Gozo. Source: TVM Updated 18:10

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Bringing the Microsoft Experience To Gozo

Microsoft Partners J2 Group, an IT solutions and software company based in Malta which knows its origins in Gozo, will be fronting Microsoft’s new presence in Gozo into what is…

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Tremor registered off Gozo

A tremor was registered off the island of Gozo on Tuesday night. The earthquake was reported to be of a strength which varied between 3.3 to 3.7. The USGS reported…

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Bishop Mario Grech will be taking on the role of Secretary of Bishops at the Vatican – Newsbook

Newsbook.com.mt reports that informed but unofficial sources told it that widespread rumours in Gozo that Bishop Mario Grech will be relinquishing his post as bishop of Gozo are true. The same…

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Woman seriously injured, others injured in multiple car collision in Gozo

A woman was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Triq l-Imġarr Ghajnsielem, Gozo at 1am. Newsbook reports that the victim, who is a foreign national, has not been identified…

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Microsoft To Drive AI Technology For A More Sustainable Gozo

Microsoft Malta is supporting Government in a newly launched project in Gozo called The Gozo Innovation Hub. This was announced today during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between…

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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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