Malta

06

Aug

UPDATE – Suspect in fatal hit-and-run Żejtun case arrested / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 6 August 2022

Update - 1600h - A 21-year-old Birżebbuġa resident suspected to have been the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Friday has been arrested A man has been arrested in…

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05

Aug

Special Public Transport Service for August events: Summer Daze and Malta International Food Festival

Malta Public Transport is operating special routes for two different events in Malta and Gozo. A special service has been put in place for the Gozo edition of the Malta…

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05

Aug

Hili Properties plc acquires majority shareholding in prestigious Romania office complex

Hili Properties plc, the strategic real estate investment subsidiary of Hili Ventures, has acquired a 75% shareholding in Baneasa Real Estate SRL, the owner of the imposing Miro office building…

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05

Aug

Work-life balance rules ‘just tick-box exercise’, NGOs say / Malta News Briefing – Friday 5 August 2022

Latest News update Times of Malta says the number of traffic accidents has increased by almost a fifth from last year, according to national statistics. MaltaToday says Joseph Gavin will…

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04

Aug

Police say Muscat died from heart failure/ Malta News Briefing – Thursday 04 August 2022

Updated 1800 Maltatoday leads with the news that Karl Muscat, the prosecutor at the Attorney General's office who was found dead in his Swieqi home on Wednesday, died of cardiorespiratory…

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02

Aug

Police find drugs worth €1.5million hidden in van/ Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 2 August 2022

Updated 1730 - Afternoon Review The Times of Malta leads with reports that construction entrepreneur Joseph Portelli been given the green light for two large swimming pools in a protected…

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02

Aug

Technology Project For Inspire Foundation Thrift Shops

Charity shops do not only rely on the provision of items to be sold in order to operate but today, given their increased activity, they also need the backing of…

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01

Aug

GO Technology Supporting Frank Salt’s Growth

In view of a foreseen increased demand, property company Frank Salt Real Estate Ltd is envisaging an increase of its sales and letting force by 20% in 2022 - a…

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01

Aug

Malta’s population grows by almost 25% in a decade, Census shows

Over a century, the population of Malta has more than doubled (by 2.5 times), while in the past 10 years, it grew by nearly a quarter, reaching 519,562. This was…

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01

Aug

Caruana Galizia self-confessed killer repeats claims of payment by politician for aborted murder attempt / Malta News Briefing – Monday 1 August 2022

Latest News update Times of Malta says staff at the St Vincent de Paul care home failed to follow basic procedures, resulting in an elderly resident walking out of the…

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31

Jul

UPDATE – Fire in Corradino / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 31 July 2022

Update 1345h - Fire in Corradino Fire fighters battled a major blaze on an open field storage site near the Karta Converters factory at the Corradino Industrial Estate. The police…

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30

Jul

UPDATE – Perici Calascione gets 90% approval as new PN Deputy Leader – Malta News Briefing / 30 July 2022

Updated 1745- Perici Calascione elected PN Deputy Leader Alex Perici Calascione has secured a 90% approval by PN delegates, and was this afternoon elected deputy leader for the Nationalist Party. Maltatoday…

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28

Jul

Searching For Truth In The Imagery That Surrounds Us

Newcomer Artist Claire Farrugia’s “Polymorphs” Newcomer artist Claire Farrugia is presenting her first solo exhibition, ‘Polymorphs’ throughout the month of August at The Palm Court Lounge at The Phoenicia Malta.…

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28

Jul

Malta: Further drop in unemployment

Malta's unemployment rate for June 2022 stood at 3.0%, the NSO said today. This reflected a drop of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month. For the month under review,…

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28

Jul

Archbishop offers mediation over headmaster’s dismissal as MUT protests / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 28 July 2022

Updated 1730 - Afternoon Portal Review Times of Malta quotes MIA CEO Alan Borg who said today that Malta's airport connectivity is currently the lowest compared to other countries in…

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27

Jul

Accountancy professionals can play key role in economic development – MIA CEO

“Accountancy professionals can play a key role in the country’s economic development”. Maria Cauchi Delia, Chief Executive Officer of the Malta Institute of Accountants said this during an informal exchange…

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27

Jul

Acting President signs IVF bill as President travels to UK / Malta News Briefing

Updated 1745 Times of Malta says a woman who swindled three unsuspecting victims out of some €470,000 - which she claimed to need for cancer treatment but actually spent on…

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26

Jul

Cancer patients receiving radiotherapy to be sent to Rome / Malta News Briefing- Tuesday 26 July 2022

Updated 1745 - Newsportal Update The Times of Malta reports that cancer patients receiving radiotherapy in Malta will be sent abroad to continue their treatment, after a technical fault in…

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26

Jul

Malta and Ireland secure exemptions from EU gas deal to voluntary cut usage

Energy ministers approved a proposal for all EU countries to voluntarily cut gas use by 15% from August to March. The cuts could be made binding in a supply emergency,…

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26

Jul

Malta’s financial system’s resilience and performance improve despite challenging times – Central Bank

A report by the Central Bank of Malta shows that despite the high uncertainty surrounding the global economic climate, banks reported improved asset quality owing to both reduced NPLs and…

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25

Jul

Severe delays in Malta Public Transport’s service due to closure of Triq l-Indipendenza

Malta Public Transport is experiencing severe delays in its service due to the closure of Triq L-Indipendenza in Tal-Pietà. A diversion is in place affecting all routes serving bus stops…

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24

Jul

UPDATE – Man dies after fight in Marsa / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 24 July 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says the police are investigating the deaths of two women after allegedly taking MDMA, a spokesperson has confirmed.  MaltaToday says motorists have been…

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23

Jul

Gaddafi’s widow appeals Malta decision to repatriate funds to Libya

VALLETTA (Reuters) - The widow of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has appealed a decision by a Malta court ordering the Bank of Valletta to return to Libya some 95…

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22

Jul

GO is one of Malta ESG Alliance’s Founding Members

GO has joined several leading reputable business organisations which have come together to announce the launch of Malta ESG Alliance (MESGA) - a private sector initiative that will seek to…

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21

Jul

Man remanded in custody after police chase / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 21 July 2022

Updated 1710 Newsportal Review The Times of Malta leads with of a man who was chased by the police in a dramatic incident on Wednesday. He faced a string of 18 charges…

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21

Jul

MEA calls for collaborative action on a national level towards the strengthening of skills and competitiveness

The significant pressure being faced by employers to identify the right human resources with the appropriate skills for their operations is a threat to the continuity, competitiveness and future of…

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19

Jul

Inflation in Malta tops 6%, but still lowest in the EU

The euro area annual inflation rate reached a staggering 8.6% in June 2022, up from 8.1% in May, Eurostat said today. A year earlier, the rate was 1.9%. European Union…

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14

Jul

MPT Introduces QR Codes at Bus Stops to Improve Accessibility

QR code uses technology to tell those at bus stop exactly when their bus will arrive Malta Public Transport has introduced QR codes on all its bus stops as part…

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12

Jul

Malta’s Deputy State Advocate joins chorus of European Super League disapproval

Malta's Deputy State Advocate joined a chorus of country representatives defending UEFA and taking a pop at the proposed European football Super League. "The Super League only took into account…

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12

Jul

MEP Casa welcomes Work-Life Balance Directive implementation, regrets bare minimum effort

MEP David Casa welcomed the transposition of the rights enshrined in the Work-Life Balance Directive. Casa was the European Parliament’s lead negotiator for the new family rights that are set…

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11

Jul

Nurses Union says hospital congested with Covid cases / Malta News Briefing – Monday 11 June 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Malta has eased one of the last remaining pandemic travel rules by ending a restriction that required people without a vaccine or…

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10

Jul

People need to socialise, Health Superintendent says / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 10 July 2022

News Update Incorrect to confuse IVF testing with abortion - Grech on embryo testing vote The IVF law as amended provides the right balance for couples finding it difficult to…

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08

Jul

An affirmation of a prime watercolourist in the making – Sarah Calleja’s Exhibition HARBOURED

For SARAH CALLEJA, being an artist means having the ability to appreciate beauty in the simplest of things. “Painting a beautiful image of an industrial scene is challenging, but equally…

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07

Jul

Malta Development Bank appoints new CEO

The Board of Directors of the Malta Development Bank announces the appointment of Mr Paul V. Azzopardi as the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr Azzopardi is taking over from Mr…

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07

Jul

Special Public Transport Service for the Classic Rock Anthems by the BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Radio 2

Malta Public Transport is organising a special service to facilitate travel following the Classic Rock Anthems by the BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Radio 2, which will be held in…

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06

Jul

Govt to give businesses right to bank account / Malta News Briefing / Wednesday 6 July 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says the police are investigating a Ponzi scheme after several Maltese people reported losing hundreds of euros.  MaltaToday says A judge will on…

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05

Jul

Malta’s COVID-19 death rate is the second highest in EU | Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 5 July 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says congestion, noise and air pollution from traffic are costing Malta some €400 million annually, the European Commission said in a report MaltaToday…

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04

Jul

Nurses’ Union Industrial Action given green light | Malta News Briefing – July 4

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says a lawyer assisting a former senior official at Pilatus Bank who is facing money laundering charges has questioned why third parties linked…

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02

Jul

Covid-19 cases near 7,000 / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 2 July 2022

NewsUpdate Polidano released on police bail Charles Polidano has been released on police bail after being taken in for questioning over suspected money laundering and corruption on Friday.  The construction…

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30

Jun

Malta News Briefing – 30th June 2022

1745- News portal update Times of Malta says outgoing standards commissioner George Hyzler on Thursday insisted that partisan adverts should not be financed by taxpayers.   MaltaToday says police officers…

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29

Jun

Special Public Transport Service for Lewis Capaldi concert at the Floriana Granaries

Lewis Capaldi’s concert on July 2nd is expected to attract large crowds to the Floriana Granaries, prompting Malta Public Transport to take extra measures to ensure passengers' safe journey. A…

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29

Jun

Close to 6,000 active Covid-19 cases – Malta News Briefing – 29th June 2022

1745- Afternoon update Times of Malta says the busy Siġġiewi-Żebbuġ junction is to be upgraded to facilitate traffic flow and ease travel time, Infrastructure Malta said on Wednesday. MaltaToday says…

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27

Jun

AI, ESG transformation can provide opportunities for business growth – accountants

AI, ESG transformation can provide opportunities for business growth - accountants As economies seek to renew themselves in a post-pandemic scenario, firms can capitalise on the opportunities arising from changing…

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27

Jun

Roderick Camilleri with ‘Ecotopias’ at il-Kamra ta’ Fuq

Visual artist Roderick Camilleri is currently presenting 'Ecotopias' at il-Kamra ta' Fuq in Mqabba. The exhibition which opened to the public on the 15th of June, is being curated by…

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24

Jun

Young Maltese Tennis Sensation To Start Training in the US

Alex De Gabriele one of Malta’s most promising tennis players has successfully completed a full-time training programme in Sicily Italy. The training programme, which commenced in March 2021 has been…

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24

Jun

NGO claims influence-trading between Pilatus owner and Keith Schembri: / Malta News Briefing – Friday 24 June 2022

Mid-Day Briefing NGO claims influence-trading between Pilatus owner and Keith Schembri: According to court documents submitted by NGO Repubblika, a magisterial investigation into suspicions of financial criminality at Pilatus Bank discovered…

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24

Jun

Malta’s 2022 deficit grows to €373 by end of May

By the end of May 2022, the Government’s Consolidated Fund reported a deficit of €373.2 million, the NSO said today. In the first five months of 2022, Recurrent Revenue amounted…

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23

Jun

Electrofix Group Acquires Arjakon Ltd

Arjakon’s Airwell products on Electrofix’ ECODarna Stand at Trade Fair Electrofix Group, a leading Maltese company specialised in renewable energy products, announces the acquisition of Arjakon Ltd, a leading importer…

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23

Jun

Club Presidents tight-lipped on Muscat nominations / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 23 June 2022

Updated 1730 - Afternoon Briefing The Times of Malta speaks to Ħamrun Spartans president Joseph Portelli, who refused to confirm whether he is backing Joseph Muscat’s bid to head a…

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22

Jun

Life Network Foundation says doctors have legal obligation to save pregnant woman’s life / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 22 June 2022

Updated 1755 - Evening Update Life Network Foundation says doctors have legal obligation to save pregnant woman's life: Various media outlets are reporting the story about a woman who is…

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22

Jun

Special Public Transport Service for Valletta Pageant of the Seas

As a major crowd puller, the forthcoming edition of The Valletta Pageant of theSeas, due on Saturday 25th June, inside Valletta’s Grand Harbour, is bound toattract many people to Valletta’s…

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22

Jun

EU survey finds Maltese prioritise price stability over freedom and democracy

According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, Europeans are much more likely to consider that the defence of freedom anddemocracy must be a priority even if it impacts prices and cost…

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21

Jun

Wardens not issuing infringement tickets in protest of working conditions/ Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 21 June 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Finance Minister Clyde Caruana warned on Tuesday that Malta must be “prepared for what's to come” as he recalled the bulk-buying of…

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21

Jun

Financial crime: 7,218 suspicious reports filed to FIAU in 2021

In 2021, 7,218 suspicious reports were filed by subject persons (SPs), marking an increase of over 2,000 STRs over 2020, the FIAU revealed today. In its Annual Report tabled in…

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21

Jun

Athletics Malta President shares smaller nations’ challenges and proposals at European Athletics Board Meeting

Athletics Malta President Andy Grech is in Paris, France, where following an invite by European Athletics, he participated in the international federation’s Executive Board Meeting, which was chaired by its…

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20

Jun

National Lottery plc Concludes Agreement With Lottery Agents

National Lottery plc a subsidiary of the IZI Group and the new operator of the National Lottery of Malta as from July 5th, 2022, has announced in a joint statement…

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20

Jun

Former OLAF Director implies Govt sought to derail Dalli investigations / Malta News Briefing – Monday 20 June 2022

Updated 1240 - Mid-Day Briefing Former OLAF Director implies Govt sought to derail Dalli investigations: Giovanni Kessler, a former director-general of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and lead investigator in…

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