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Malta: Police investigating illegal party

The Independent speaks to the police about reports of an illegal party held in a private villa last week. A spokesperson said that the police have launched a joint investigation…

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Malta: Police find thousands in cash at woman’s house – Updated

In-Nazzjon reports that a money-laundering investigation led the police to discover €52,000 in cash and other items of high value at the home of 29-year-old Floren Sultana. The restaurateur starred…

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Malta: Government exploring common travel certificate with UK

Malta Today quotes Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo who said that Malta is holding talks with the UK on a Covid-19 digital certificate to allow safer travel between the two countries.…

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Malta: Government submits Air Malta state aid plan

The Times says that the government is seeking permission from Brussels to inject €290 million into Air Malta as part of a five-year restructuring plan. Discussions with the EU Commission…

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Malta: Mandatory reporting for abuse against minors

L-Orizzont reports that suspected cases of child abuse will now require mandatory reporting by professionals. Family Minister Michael Falzon said that the new regulation will fast-track the process of investigation.…

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No J&J jabs for the time being – Prof Gauci / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 14 April 2021

Updated 1600 - No J&J jabs for the time being - Prof Gauci Malta will not be using the J&J vaccine for the time being, Health Superintendent Prof Charmaine Gauci…

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Authorities suspend plans for Valley road bridge

Infrastructure Malta has announced that it had suspended plans for a new pedestrian bridge across Valley Road, opposite the McDonalds Restaurant. The decision was welcomed by PN Birkirkara councillors, describing…

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Automatic adjustment of utility bills following the birth of a child or loss of a family member

An agreement reached between ARMS Ltd and Identity Malta Agency will allow families to automatically ajdust their utility bills following the birth of a child or the death of a…

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BOV launches new 3D Secure App

Bank of Valletta has launched its new BOV 3D Secure App, an app that introduces a stronger security process for online purchases. This new App replaces the current method whereby…

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59 new Covid-19 cases in past 24 hrs / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 13 April 2021

Updated 1400 - Covid-19 UpdateToday, 59 new cases were recorded as 50 people recovered. These new cases were foundfrom 1,758 swab tests taken over the previous 24 hours.There are now…

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Malta: Nine students for every teacher in schools

The overall ratio between teachers and the student population stood at 9.2 in the academic year 2018-2019. Data by the National Statistics Office shows that the ratio was lowest in…

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Maltese Editors Perspectives

The Times discusses Malta's role in helping Libya continue on its path to stability, a development from which Malta seeks to benefit if this brings ontrol of migration to Europe.…

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Malta: PN Leader sees hope in survey results

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who said that recent surveys show the party has reduced the gap with the Labour Party by half over the last six months. Grech…

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Malta: Surveys indicate 35,000 gap between parties

L-Orizzont says that surveys published on Sunday show that the Labour Party enjoys a substantial lead over the Nationalist Party, projecting a difference of around 32,000 votes were elections to…

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Malta: Nationalist MP claims conspiracy against him

The Times quotes PN MP Toni Bezzina who told reporters at the end of a police interrogation that he was the victim of a “political frame-up”. The investigations follow claims…

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Malta: Tourism levels expected to reach 40 percent of 2019

The Independent speaks to the president of the association of travel agents, Iain Tonna, who warned that operators cannot risk another summer of inactivity. Tonna said indications suggest that the…

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Maltese business’ uptake of AI second highest in EU

Maltese companies have stated to proactively embrace the revolution of Artificial Intelligence as an area of strategic importance and a key driver of economic development, data released by Eurostat has…

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Malta: Retail sector registers sharpest drop in the EU

The volume of retail trade fell for a second consecutive month in February, decreasing by 1.5 percent from January. Data by Eurostat shows that the drop in Malta was the…

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Malta: Another man accused with romance fraud

Following the arraignment in Court last February of six persons in connection with alleged romance fraud, the Police resumed its investigations on this scheme. This led to the arrest of…

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Malta: Nationalist MP questioned by economic crimes police

Nationalist MP Toni Bezzina, the party’s spokesman for transport and infrastructure, was called in for questioning by the police economic crimes unit reportedly about a case dating back to 2012.…

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42 new Covid-19 cases / Malta News Briefing – Monday 12 April 2021

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that tourism authorities have not given the go-ahead to any mass events, Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo has said after a series of…

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Malta: Fewer tourists but longer stays in February

Inbound tourism in February dropped nearly 94 percent compared with the same month last year, with a total of 9,151 visitors. Figures by the National Statistics Office, however, show that…

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Malta: PN Leader calls for balanced immigration decisions

In-Nazzjon follows an interview with PN Leader Bernard Grech who said that immigration policy should place the national interest first without trampling on the dignity of individuals. Grech said that…

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Malta: English language schools fear for the worst

The Independent speaks to the designated president of the federation of language schools, Caroline Tissot, who said that the government’s decision to keep English language schools will have a devastating…

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Malta: Government to revisit fundraising rules after pushback from NGOs

The Times says that rules introduced to increase state oversight of fundraising in the voluntary sector will be scaled back following backlash from NGOs. Government sources said they will hold…

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Malta: Prime Minister says tourism sector cannot afford another dry summer

L-Orizzont speaks to council members of band clubs who expressed concern about new fundraising rules introduced by the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations. The sources said the regulations will limit collection…

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66 new cases and 44 recoveries reported Malta News Briefing – Sunday 11 April 2021

Covid19 Update Malta's health authorities have reported 66 new coronavirus cases. There were 44 recoveries. https://www.facebook.com/sahhagovmt/posts/317227819995768 Political Speech by PM Abela A summer of tourism will be crucial for Malta's…

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95 voluntary organisations call on the Maltese Government to withdraw legal notices and start serious consultation

The 95 organisations in Malta called on Government to retract the Legal Notices that regulate Public Fundraising activities and the legislations on Charity Shops with immediate effect and embark on…

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Malta: Herd immunity by June

Kullħadd says that Malta is on course to achieve herd immunity by the end of June, making it among the first EU countries to reach the milestone. Prime Minister Robert…

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Malta: Public debt at almost €8 billion

Il-Mument says that the government deficit has risen to almost €8 billion in March, with Finance Minister Clyde Caruana warning the Prime Minister against growing debt. Caruana is said to…

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Malta: Three new airlines to operate this summer

Illum says that seven in every ten flight connections available before the pandemic will be operating this summer. Meanwhile, FlyDubai, LOT, and Air France will be flying to and from…

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Malta: PL leads PN by 10 points in the polls

It-Torċa quotes survey findings by statistician Vincent Marmarà showing a 10-point gap between major parties in voting intention polls. Just over 54 percent of respondents said they would vote for…

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Malta: Details from Caruana Galizia investigation found on Yorgen Fenech’s phone

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Malta: Newsrooms flag court decision

The Independent on Sunday says independent newsrooms have expressed concern following a decision by Magistrate Rachel Montebello charging newspapers with contempt of court for publishing stories based on messages found…

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Malta: Main party leaders register increase in popularity

Malta Today publishes survey results showing an increase in trust ratings for both Robert Abela and Bernard Grech. The Prime Minister scored 47 percent approval, 11 points ahead of the…

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Covid-19: Govt pledges herd immunity by June / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 10 April 2021

Updated 1245 Covid-19 UpdateHealth authorities reported 37 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, with 49 recovering. These were identified through 2,243 swab tests. The active case tally has…

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Malta set to reach herd immunity by end of June

Malta will be reaching herd immunity by the end of June, and not September, as had previously been planned, because of the accelerated vaccination programme employed. The announcement was made…

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Malta: House Speaker calls off parliament committee meeting

In-Nazzjon says that House Speaker Angelo Farrugia cancelled a meeting of the parliamentary committee for standards after the members from the government side failed to show up. The committee is…

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Malta: President expresses nation’s condolences to Royal Family

The Times reports the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, aged 99, announced by Queen Elizabeth on Friday. President George Vella expressed deepest sympathy with the Royal Family on behalf…

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Malta: Standards Commissioner rejects claims for leaked reports

The Independent reports that Standards Commissioner George Hyzler dismissed complaints by government MPs Glenn Bedingfield and Edward Zammit Lewis that a report by his office had been leaked to the…

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Malta: No link found between blood-clots and Covid-19 vaccines

L-Orizzont quotes Public Health Superintendent Charmain Gauci who said that health authorities received a total 119 reports of side-effects from vaccinations. The main effects were slight fever and tiredness but…

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Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Malta Foundation pays tribute to HRH Prince Philip

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Malta Foundation paid tribute to the Founder, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Sixty-five years ago, His Royal Highness established The Duke of Edinburgh’s…

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Ħamrun Spartans declared Malta’s football champions

Ħamrun Spartans were declared Malta's new champions. The Malta Football Association Executive Council has decided that given that Premier League teams have not been given permission to return to…

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Malta: Elderly persons sent back home due to vaccines running out

Many elderly persons who went to health clinics for the Covid-19 vaccine were turned away due to vaccinations running out. Source Newsbook Updated 1745

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Employers need clear guidelines for Vaccination at the Workplace – MEA

The Malta Employers’ Association called for a legislative framework and clear guidelines in order to ensure a healthy work environment, which is in everyone’s interest. It reiterated its position to…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that new calls for the Egrant inquiry to be revisited are justified given recent information that has surfaced. The Independent says that both parties are facing…

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EU Agency confirms Covid-19 cases, deaths in Malta on downward trend

A study published by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, an EU agency, shows that by the end of last week, Malta was one of a select group…

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Malta: Yorgen Fenech’s lawyers to cross-examine Keith Schembri

In-Nazzjon says that former Chief of Staff Keith Schembri will face cross-examination in court by Yorgen Fenech’s lawyers. The businessman denies all charges against him and alleges that Schembri was…

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Malta: Health minister announces woodland project in memory of Covid-19 victims

L-Orizzont quotes a tweet by Health Minister Chris Fearne who revealed plans by the government to plant a woodland to commemorate the victims of the pandemic. The minister said the…

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Malta: EU Commission rejects government’s request for provision of Sputnik vaccine

The Independent says that EU health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides has turned down an appeal by Health Minister Chris Fearne for the EU to supply Sputnik doses in member states if…

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Malta: Surge in imprisonment is highest in Europe

The Times quotes a report by the Council of Europe which finds that Malta’s rate of incarceration rose by 15 percent between 2019 and 2020, the highest rate among 47…

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Malta: January accounted for a fifth of language students in 2020

The number of students enrolled in English as a Foreign Language courses last year was just under 14,500, a drop of more than two-thirds from 83,610 registered in 2019. Data…

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Malta: Medicines Authority recommends no change in AstraZeneca vaccine roll-out

The authority is encouraging vaccinated people and healthcare professionals to be aware of potential side effects of any vaccine. Source MaltaToday Updated 1745

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Malta: Egrant not an election fund company, PL says

The Labour Party has denied concerns raised by independent candidate Arnold Cassola that the Panama company E-Grant, whose owner is still unknown, may have been a vessel for funds to…

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Malta: House prices up by 2.5 percent in last quarter of 2020

House prices in Malta rose by 2.5 percent from the third to the fourth quarter 2020, almost double the average increase registered in the EU. The House Price Index released…

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Maltese Editors Perspectives

The Times of Malta argues that the easing of restrictions seemed to convey a full alignment of goals between the prime minister and his health experts. The message was one…

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Malta: Airport CEO says scheduled developments will go on

The Malta Business Weekly publishes an interview with Malta International Airport CEO Alan Borg who said that company is committed to development of a business hotel and the SkyParks 2…

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