18

Jun

Asylum seeking applications in Europe down by 44% compared to 2016. Approximately 15% of asylum seekers come from Syria – EASO

The total number of asylum applications throughout all of the EU, plus Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, last year, was 728,470, or some 44 percent less when compared to 2016,…

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18

Jun

Matteo Salvini meets Cardinal Raymond Burke, the Pope’s fiercest critic in the Vatican

The Guardian: Matteo Salvini, the far-right Italian interior minister who once questioned Pope Francis’s legitimacy, has met Raymond Burke, the Argentinian pontiff’s fiercest critic in the Vatican, signalling an unprecedented…

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17

Jun

Catania’s prosecutor accuses Malta ‘of systematically refusing the use of its ports for the migrant landings”

La Sicilia: The prosecutor of Catania Zuccaro "gave his blessing" to the setup of international hotspots and warned that if the "traffic dimensions" of desperate people are conditioned by the answers…

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17

Jun

Monica Bellucci back on the catwalk for Dolce & Gabbana, 26 years later

Monica Bellucci, at the age of 54, acted as an exceptional model for Dolce & Gabbana fashion show. Her entrance on stage left everyone speechless as the Bellucci, emerged on…

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17

Jun

Corporate Dispatch Sunday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning, Our Sunday Morning Brief takes you around the globe. Wishing you a good day. Thanks for joining. Jesmond Saliba Managing Editor   Amongst various stories, the Maltese stories…

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17

Jun

Valencia to welcome Aquarius’ migrants on Sunday

BBC: Spain will welcome hundreds of migrants to Valencia on Sunday after they were rescued from the Mediterranean Sea and turned away by Italy and Malta. Three vessels will arrive carrying…

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16

Jun

Italian Interior Minister Salvini rejects 2 more migrant boats

TgCom Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini on Saturday warned another migrant rescue mission off the Libyan coast that it would not be allowed to land its "human cargo" at an Italian…

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16

Jun

Saturday’s Morning Briefing – 16th June 2018

Good morning, Here's our morning briefing of the most salient news in the last hours as reported around the world. Have a good day. The Malta Independent reports that Italy’s…

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16

Jun

Italian and Maltese Foreign Affairs Ministers meet following migration clash

The Malta Independent: The Italian and Maltese foreign ministers met following a clash over a migrant rescue boat that escalated into a European-wide showdown. The Italian foreign ministry said that Italy's…

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14

Jun

Nine arrested over involvement in corruption related to the AS Roma proposed new stadium

The Local: Nine people involved in the construction project for Serie A club AS Roma's proposed new stadium were arrested on Wednesday, including the owner of the company contracted to…

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14

Jun

Pep Guardiola pays for release of migrant rescue boat

The Manchester City coach reached deep into his own pockets to pay the fees to release Spanish NGO Proactive Open Arms rescue boat after it was impounded by Italian authorities,…

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14

Jun

Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Here's a our morning briefing for today. The Maltese newspapers dedicate ample coverage to the Aquarius saga and Malta's position, which you can read further down. In other…

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13

Jun

Maltese Government to Italian Minister Toninelli: “Baseless and frivolous attempt to try to impinge on the sovereignty of a neighbouring country”

MaltaToday: The Maltese government described a statement by Italian Infrastructure Minister Danilo Toninelli, who hails from the Movimento Cinque Stelle as 'a baseless and frivolous attempt to try to impinge on the…

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13

Jun

According to EU Commission, Malta acted according to international rules

The Malta Independent : EU Commission President Jean Claude Juncker told Prime Minister Joseph Muscat that according to the Commission’s appraisal, Malta behaved according to international rules in the Aquarius case.…

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13

Jun

Diplomatic rift between Italy and France deepens

Italy postponed high-level talks with France Wednesday after Paris blasted Rome for its "nauseating" refusal to take in a migrant rescue ship, in a major diplomatic spat. Italy's new economy…

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13

Jun

German Interior Minister forms ‘axis’ with Austria, Italy against Merkel

Reuters: Germany should ally itself with Austria and Italy on migration and security policies, Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday, a shift that could prove uncomfortable for Chancellor Angela Merkel.…

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13

Jun

Opinion : How One Migrant Ship Became a Symptom of a Sick Europe (TIME)

Time : A 253-feet long, 2,000-ton boat makes for an ungainly political football, especially when it is carrying some 629 desperate migrants and is staffed by a crew of angry…

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13

Jun

Wednesday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning, From Malta to Singapore, via UK;  the Aquarius issue; the diplomatic rifts between Malta, Italy and France (so far), the USA-North Korea summit are some of the things…

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13

Jun

Italy threatens to cancel summit with France after Macron’s comments on Aquarius saga

Politico: Italy on Tuesday threatened to cancel a summit with France after Paris strongly criticized an Italian decision to close its ports to a vessel carrying more than 600 migrants, according…

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13

Jun

Weather conditions postpones arrival of 937 people on board the “Diciotti” Coast Guard in Catania (Italy), after being saved in the Mediterranean

TgCom: Fifty-three migrants have landed on a beach in Noto, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily). Over 900 are scheduled for the evening of Wednesday June 13 in Catania. According to the…

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12

Jun

Macron accuses Italy of “cynicism and irresponsibility”

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday accused Italy of "cynicism and irresponsibility" over its refusal to take in hundreds of migrants stranded on a rescue ship in the Mediterranean. Macron…

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12

Jun

Aquarius received Italian supplies. MSF says people should be disembarked in nearest port and transferred to Valencia

MSF Twitter Feed: The Aquarius received supplies, coordinated by #Italian Rescue authorities. The intention of the Italian MRCC is to transfer some people from the #Aquarius to Italian ships &…

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12

Jun

Aquarius remains stranded in the Mediterranean despite offer from Valencia. Trip deemed too risky

EURONEWS: An NGO ship with more than 600 rescued migrants aboard remains stranded in the Mediterranean despite an offer of safe harbour in the Spanish port of Valencia. The crew of…

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11

Jun

Mattarella : “Let the face of this Republic be a human one”

ANSA The Italian President in a strong appeal said, "You, elected by the people, gathered in this sovereign assembly, must feel the immense dignity of your mission. It is up…

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11

Jun

Aquarius – Update from MSF Twitter Feed

UPDATE: MSF Twitter Channel: Spanish MRCC in contact with Aquarius to offer Valencia as a safe port of disembarkation. MSF welcomes this gesture of humanity but it would require four…

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11

Jun

Qualiano (Italy): €10 in drinks for vote

TgCom: A candidate for a seat at the Qualiano local council was surprised by the Italian police (Carabinieri) while delivering tickets for free drinks at a nearby bar worth 10 euros,…

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11

Jun

Italy’s Prime Minister says that ‘Spain’s decision is a turning point. From today Italy is no longer alone’

In a Facebook Post, Italian Prime Minister said that "Spain decided to welcome the Aquarius ship, which had been temporarily assisted by two Italian patrol boats. Italy's requests begin to be heard.…

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11

Jun

Hungary’s Orbán, offers help to Italy, to expel migrants

La Repubblica: Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian Prime Minister, in an interview broadcast by the Hungarian public radio said "I understand that the Italians through a free vote said that they…

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11

Jun

Spain to allow Aquarius dock in Valencia

The Spain Report : The new Spanish government is to allow the Gibraltar flagged migrant rescue ship Aquarius, currently waiting in international waters between Malta and Sicily (Italy), to dock in…

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11

Jun

Malta’s President: Malta and Italy have to work together and challenge divisive tactics and populist theories that stimulate hate.

TGCOM: The President of the Republic of Malta, Marie Louise Coleiro Preca, said that "Italy and Malta are two neighbouring states of Europe and have to work together on migratory flows rather…

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11

Jun

UNHCR to Malta and Italy – Bring Aquarius passengers to land, deal with wider issues later

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency,  appealed to concerned governments to allow the immediate disembarkation of hundreds of people stranded in the Mediterranean since Saturday aboard a rescue ship, the Aquarius.…

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11

Jun

Salvini’s Lega helps centre-right make a strong showing in local and administrative elections

AP: Italy's LEGA has helped the center-right post a strong showing in local and administrative elections, while its partner at national level, the 5-Star Movement, suffered setbacks. This was confirmed by…

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11

Jun

Monday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning A rather hot day as temperatures are expected to reach the 30 degree mark on the Celsius scale, which at times will feel like 34 degrees. The main…

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11

Jun

Maltese Prime Minister insists Malta is acting in full conformity with its international obligations. Italy’s Prime Minister accuses Malta of its ‘umpteenth unavailability’.

The Prime Minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat, and the Prime Minister of Italy, Giuseppe Conte, had a telephone conversation on the developing situation of the vessel Aquarius on Sunday evening.…

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10

Jun

10th June 1981 – Alfredino Rampi disappearance after tragically falling in a well. The day Italian Live News Coverage was born.

It was the evening of June 10, 1981 when the father of little Alfredo, 6, called the police alarmed because his son had not returned home. Then, the tragic discovery:…

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09

Jun

G7’s media reports show the different currents and converging points reflecting global political uncertain times

Sky News and The Guardian said that G7 countries have agreed to a "rapid and unified" response to hostile actions by Russia in the wake of the nerve agent attack in Salisbury. Sky…

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06

Jun

Wednesday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning on another warm day! The heat seems to persist in the coming hours as the Met Office at the MIA is forecasting a high 28 degrees temperature during…

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04

Jun

Monday’s morning briefing – 4th June

Good morning It might be cloudy, and despite the early hours, its 21degrees. The heat intends to persist as the temperature in Malta is expected to reach the 30degree mark.…

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04

Jun

Salvini pledges to press EU for asylum law reform

The new Italian interior minister Matteo Salvini pledged on Sunday to press EU officials for asylum law reform that allows stricter controls on illegal immigration. During a visit to one…

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03

Jun

Newspaper Review – Sunday 3rd June

Malta’s newspapers cover a myriad of topics. The salient points include the ongoing investigations in Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder and the investigations carried by Magistrate Aaron Bugeja on the Egrant…

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03

Jun

Sunday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning, Malta's newspapers cover a myriad of topics. The salient points include the ongoing investigations in Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder and the investigations carried by Magistrate Aaron Bugeja on…

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03

Jun

Juncker invites ‘German-speaking’ countries not to repeat the Greek mistake with Italy and avoid giving lessons to Rome

Deutsche Welle and The Guardian reported that since the new Italian government assumed power, EU President Jean-Claude Juncker seems to have taken a position of respectful distance. In a stark warning to 'Germany'…

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02

Jun

Newspaper Review – Saturday 2nd June ’18

The traffic accident in which a cyclist was killed near the new Kappara Junction features prominently on all local newspapers. In-Nazzjon and The Malta Independent report the incident. L-Orizzont carries…

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02

Jun

Corporate Dispatch – Saturday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning, The Maltese Newspapers report that the Malta Financial Services Authority said that Ali Sadr Hasheminejad’s arrest in the US “immediately compromised” Pilatus Bank’s entire operation and made it…

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01

Jun

Italy’s new Government sworn in, almost 90 days after last election and on the eve the Italian Republic Day holiday.

The Italian President swore in the new Government, almost 90 days since the election held last March on the eve of the nation’s Republic Day holiday, the day in 1946 when…

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01

Jun

Morning Briefing – 1st June ’18

Good morning, Unfortunately today’s morning briefing starts on a sad note as all media portals in Malta report the news of a male cyclist who was killed after he was…

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01

Jun

Juncker’s comments on Italy, as reported on the Guardian, stirs controversy and criticism.

"Italians need to work harder and be less corrupt". This is what the president of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, would have said, according to the Guardian. Juncker's declaration has created a…

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31

May

Italy: Habemus Premier

After 88 days of negotiations, discussions, false starts, impeachment threats and an institutional crisis Italy's powers announced that "There are all the conditions for a political government". So this marks…

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31

May

Thursday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning, A number of stories are covered on today's Maltese newspapers. The government of Malta has signed an agreement with the World Health Organisation on technical help for a…

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30

May

Elderly woman treated like an animal in hospice residence in Latina (Italy)

Seven domestic arrest warrants were issued after an elderly woman was held in a cage, or in the bed surrounded by bars, her hairs were pulled violently in the hospice…

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29

May

Impeachment against Mattarella not on the cards

The impeachment against Mattarella is not on anymore on the cards. M5s Di Maio announced this on Tuesday. He stated that the possibility of impeachment is not being considered anymore…

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28

May

Carlo Cottarelli given mandate to form new technocratic government in Italy

Italy's President Sergio Mattarella has appointed former International Monetary Fund official Carlo Cottarelli as interim prime minster despite demands for him to be impeached. Cottarelli accepted the mandate with reservation…

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28

May

Understanding Italy’s current state of affairs

The British have this saying "It never rains. It pours", and that was the case yesterday night as the drama surrounding the appointment of the New Italian government unfolded. The…

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27

May

Quo Vadis Italia?

Italy’s premier-designate has told the president he has been unable to form what would have been western Europe’s first populist government. A presidential palace official told reporters on Sunday night…

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27

May

Giuseppe Conte called for a meeting with Italian President

Italy's president summoned Prime Minister-designate Giuseppe Conte to his office on Sunday in a move that could break a long-running political deadlock and open the way for the formation of…

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27

May

Di Maio issues ultimatum to Mattarella – Or close discussions within today or elections.

"This government game either closes within the next 24 hours or does not close anymore, we have already waited long enough". This was stated by the political leader of the M5s,…

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26

May

Disagreement with Mattarella on the appointment of Minister of Finance lead to tensions and increases the risk of new elections in Italy.

Italy risks to go back to vote. 82 days since the last Italian election, the country is still without a government. Although M5s and Lega have agreed on the appointment…

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