Joseph Muscat

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that President George Vella must apologise on behalf of the state after a court said it should "shoulder responsibility" for the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia.…

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Malta: Joseph Muscat ‘enabled impunity’ leading to Daphne murder, inquiry finds

Former prime minister Joseph Muscat has been singled out by an inquiry board for enabling a culture of impunity in the lead up to journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination. The board attributed…

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Malta: FATF greylisting – I fully concur with PM’s comments – Joseph Muscat

Former prime minister Joseph Muscat expressed his support for his successor’s approach in the wake of Malta’s greylisting by the FATF, a global anti-money laundering body. “I fully concur with…

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Covid deaths exceed 300 mark – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 18 February 2021

Updated 1245: Covid-19 updateThe Health Department reported 163 new cases of coronavirus in the previous 24 hours,with 156 recovering. The number of active cases has reached 2,429. 3,209 swab tests…

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Malta: Parliament’s ethics committee has no jurisdiction over private citizen Joseph Muscat, Speaker rules

Parliament’s ethics committee has no remit to continue probing former prime minister Joseph Muscat since he is now a private citizen, Speaker Anġlu Farrugia ruled. Muscat resigned from parliament last…

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Maltese Editors Perspectives

Times of Malta says that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat should appear before MPs to explain the findings of an investigation by the Commission for Standards in Public Life about…

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Malta: Koħħu’s daughter had approached Joseph Muscat during Christmas greetings at Castille

Murder suspect Vince Muscat’s daughter had attended the prime minister’s Christmas greetings with the public in 2018 to ask about her father’s fate, Joseph Muscat has revealed. Testifying in front…

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Malta: Joseph Muscat summoned to appear before public inquiry board

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat will appear before the public inquiry board on Friday. The public inquiry is tasked with among other things to determine whether the state did all…

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Malta: 900 – the number of messages between Yorgen and Keith in 2019

Sources close to the investigation related to the messages found on Yorgen Fenech’s mobile phone told Newsbook.com.mt that Keith Schembri, former Chief of Staff during Muscat’s prime ministership, and Yorgen…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times gives a stinging assessment of former Joseph Muscat's political career in its editorial. It says Muscat’s success in strengthening social rights will be overshadowed by another singular achievement:…

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Malta: Former PM Joseph Muscat plans to work as an ‘economic consultant’

Former prime minister Joseph Muscat plans to work as an “economic consultant" now that he has formally left politics, according to sources close to him. Muscat gave up his seat in…

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Former PM Joseph Muscat resigns from Member of Parliament – UPDATE

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has announced his resignation as member of parliament. Muscat announced his resignation on Monday, as parliament convened after the summer recess. In his speech, Muscat…

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Malta: Joseph Muscat denies conflict of interest at appeals tribunal

Joseph Muscat has denied that a conflict of interest existed on the tribunal hearing appeals against the planning authority when it was chaired by his appointee, an employee of the…

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Malta: ‘No investigation on former PM’, Abela says on whether Joseph Muscat’s position is tenable

Prime Minister Robert Abela has skirted around the issue of whether former prime minister Joseph Muscat’s position as Labour MP is tenable after he was called in for questioning by…

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Malta: Muscat was given a warning; he knew that Theuma had recorded the conversations

During questioning, Yorgen Fenech had said former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat knew Melvin Theuma was recording conversations with his mobile phone. Source: Net News Updated 1545pm

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Friday 28th August 2020

Updated 1745: News Portal Review TVM says 32 new cases of the coronavirus have been identified over the past 24 hours after 2,109 swab tests were carried out, with 624…

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Malta journalist murder suspect accused former PM’s chief of staff – police

A businessman suspected of masterminding the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has told police that the ex-chief of staff of the former prime minister wanted her dead, a…

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Malta: Joseph Muscat interrogated by police: ‘I’m not a suspect’ in Daphne murder

Former prime minister Joseph Muscat has said he is not a suspect in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder, after being interrogated by police on Friday. Source: Times of Malta Updated…

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Malta: Standards Committee endorses Petrus investigation findings

A parliamentary committee has endorsed the findings of an investigation which established that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat breached the code of ethics by accepting expensive gifts from entrepreneur Yorgen…

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Malta: Standards Commissioner report confirms strong link between Muscat, Fenech – PN

The report compiled by the Commissioner for Public Standards confirms the strong link that exists between former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Yorgen Fenech, who is accused of complicity in…

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Malta: Standards commissioner found ethics breach with Fenech’s Petrus gift to Muscat

Joseph Muscat breached the code of ethics when he accepted three expensive bottles of wine from murder suspect Yorgen Fenech, the Standards Commissioner ruled. Source: Malta Today Updated 16:30pm

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Malta: Robert Abela sticks by Joseph Muscat

Prime Minister Robert Abela has stuck by his predecessor Joseph Muscat, insisting there is no problem with him staying on as a Labour MP. Replying to questions on ONE TV…

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Malta: Spot the contradiction – video from day Caruana Galizia killed contradicts Keith Schembri testimony

Footage from a press conference on the day that Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed contradicts the testimony which Keith Schembri gave in court last Monday. Caruana Galizia was killed on…

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Malta: Muscat confirms he asked Keith Schembri to stop Yorgen Fenech from leaving Malta

Joseph Muscat has confirmed that he called his chief of staff Keith Schembri and asked him to make sure that Yorgen Fenech does not leave Malta. Muscat said that he…

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Malta: Dr Muscat denies allegations that he spoke with Yorgen Fenech on the investigation

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat this morning denied allegations, published by The Times of Malta, which refer to a statement that Yorgen Fenech is said to have given to the…

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Montenegro – 17 Black links – Former PM Joseph Muscat ‘ready to collaborate’ with the police

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, through Facebook, declared his full willingness to collaborate with the police and provide any information he is privy to, in relation to the latest revelations…

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Joseph Muscat delivers his last speech as Malta’s Prime Minister

Labour Party Leader Joseph Muscat signed off on Friday evening, delivering his last speech as prime minister to packed hall of Labour supporters in Paola. Here's how the event was…

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BrusselsViewPoint Europe’s 2019 Moments – The Rise and Fall of Joseph Muscat

Denise Grech takes a glimpse at the most memorable moments in Europe this year. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat started 2019 on a high – he was leading one of the…

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Pressure mounts to grill Malta’s PM at EU summit, Dutch PM Rutte warns Muscat

Maltese prime minister Joseph Muscat's presence at the EU summit in Brussels is sharpening demands that other leaders discuss the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. "I hope that he…

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Malta close to a standstill as drama unfolds in parliament, court and on the streets

Employers have expressed their concern about the present political situation that has brought the country “close to a standstill” and have requested a meeting with President George Vella over the…

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Joseph Muscat announces his resignation after leadership contest to elect new leader by January 12th 2020 (Updated with reactions)

Prime Minsiter Joseph Muscat announced that he will be stepping down from leader of the party and Prime Minister in January 2020. The country should come first. As such in…

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Malta – Pardon to Fenech denied by cabinet – PM Muscat to stay – Schembri Released – Protests through the night

At the end of a seven-hour long cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that Yorgen Fenech asked for a presidential pardon three times, all of which were denied. Maltatoday…

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Malta – Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination investigations – Review – Updated

Updated: 1655h: The owner of 17 Black, Yorgen Fenech is back in police custody for further investigations in relation to the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, Newsbook reports. The statement said…

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Malta – PM Muscat planning to resign within six to nine months, might be forced to do it earlier – Sunday Times

For updates on the latest developments and announcements made on Sunday click here. The Sunday Times print edition reports that Malta's PM Joseph Muscat is planning to step down…

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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly

Here under is the speech by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat at the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly: We can describe today's world in many ways:…

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US wanted to spy on Maltese PM and Keith Schembri over Russian refueling

Darren Debono, the suspected Maltese fuel smuggler currently facing charges in an Italian court in Catania, has alleged in court that officials from the United States embassy asked him for…

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PM Muscat says government will continue to work to stabilise prices

Although earlier this week Enemed announced an increase in fuel prices, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has said that the government continues to work hard to stabilise prices to ensure a…

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Persons aboard Alan Kurdi to enter Malta and redistributed in Germany, France, Portugal and Luxembourg

Forty migrants rescued by a German NGO vessel will be allowed in to Malta and then redistributed among EU member states, a government spokesman told Times of Malta late…

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EC President starts visit in Malta

The relationship between Malta and the EU Commission has never been as good as it is now, outgoing Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Monday. Speaking at Castille, Juncker said…

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Industry’s banking concerns discussed in meeting between PM and GRTU

The Malta Chamber of SME’s (GRTU) stated that there is an unprecedented situation happening with regards to businesses and banking: clients find it difficult to understand how they can open a…

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Washington Post on Malta’s role in the Mediterranean migrants’ rescue operations

With Italy firmly blocking its seaports, the tiny island country of Malta has emerged as an unlikely and reluctant lifeline for migrants making the perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea.…

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Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat pledges to continue his work with more vigour

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has pledged to continue working as Prime Minister "with more vigour". These comments followed the decision on the nominations for the EU institutions' Leadership positions. Earlier…

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Malta supports Frans Timmermans for European Commission President

Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said Malta is supporting the nomination of the Socialists and Democrats, Frans Timmermans for the post of European Commission President. The Prime Minister revealed Malta’s…

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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Libyan counterpart hold talks in Valletta

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj, on Monday met in Valletta to discuss ongoing conflict in Libya. Muscat thanked al-Sarraj for coming to Malta, saying that…

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Libyan Prime Minister al-Sarraj to visit Malta on Monday

The Government announced that the Libyan Prime Minister will be visiting Malta on Monday. A brief statement issued by Government states that Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj is to visit Malta on…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing – Thursday 23rd May 2019

Good morning, As expected the debate between the leaders of the main political parties in Malta takes most of the coverage in today's newspapers. Internationally the latest in Libya, the…

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Malta Elections: The Leaders’ Debate – Media Reports Roundup

The Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and the PN leader Adrian Delia faced each other in the last debate prior to this weekend's elections. Here's what the media had to say…

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L-Orizzont Headlines – 18th May 2019

L-Orizzont covers a visit by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat to works on a Caritas therapy centre for adolescents with drug-related problems in Ta’ Kandja. Muscat said the project shows the…

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In-Nazzjon Headlines – 18th May 2019

In-Nazzjon says that the nation has been denied of ‘another important’ debate after Prime Minister Joseph Muscat turned down an invitation by Opposition Leader Adrian Delia to go head-to-head on…

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Il-Kulħadd Headlines – Sunday 12th May 2019

Il-Kulħadd carries the following stories: Kulħadd covers statements by Labour Party MEP Miriam Dalli who argued that the incumbent Nationalist Party MEPs voting record could threaten Malta’s self-control over taxation…

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Barnier in Malta stresses that on Brexit, the ball is in UK’s court

The EU’s Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier is in Malta to discuss Brexit with the Maltese Government. The Times reports that Brexit lead negotiator Michel Barnier said that the EU was open to being…

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European leaders to discuss future of Europe in “Together for Europe” summit in Warsaw on 15th anniversary of largest EU enlargement

"Europe must be a force of openness both internally and within the global context," Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said during his address to the Together for Europe summit held in Warsaw on…

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Alan Kurdi ship saga ends… migrants to be taken in by four EU countries

The Maltese government announced that more than 60 migrants stranded at sea for more than a week on the German rescue ship Alan Kurdi would be taken in by four EU…

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Renzi believes that Macron will be the king-maker for Europe’s upcoming institutional roles positioning – Cites the Maltese Prime Minister (together with those the Netherlands, Portugal and Luxembourg) as being influential in this aspect

Matteo Renzi believes that French President Macron will be the kingmaker in the upcoming decisions on who will be taking crucial roles within the EU institutions. In his latest book…

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Renzi praises Maltese Prime Minister Muscat’s leadership in contrast with the lack of shown by the Italian governing triad

Former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi praised Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat while criticising the current Italian triad of Conte, Salvini, and Di Maio about the recent stand-off in the…

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Deal reached brings end to saga of 49 people stranded off Maltese shores

An agreement on a deal has been reached which will bring to end the saga of a group of 49 long-suffering migrants disembarking in Malta from two NGO rescue ships…

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Malta News portals Evening Review

Good evening, Malta's news portals are dominated by the Sea-Watch saga and statements on the matter made by the Prime Minister, Interior Minister and the Pope on the Sea-Watch saga…

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