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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 2 December 2023

Morning Briefing Italy investigates major NFT fraud with possible Malta linksItalian authorities are currently probing an intricate financial fraud linked to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and digital currencies, involving 80 individuals,…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 1 December 2023

Updated 1220 Investigation on collusion on local price increase is State responsibility - Commission The European Commission has highlighted the necessity of investigating collusive pricing in domestic food products, urging…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 30 November 2023

Morning Briefing Government launches plan to combat domestic violence On Wednesday, the government initiated a fresh five-year national plan combatting domestic violence. Malta's inaugural domestic violence hub in Santa Lucija…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 29 November 2023

Updated 1200 Over half of employees say they're bullied at work - study:A nationwide survey conducted by an anti-bullying body revealed that 64% of over 2,400 participants reported experiencing some…

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Local Art Auctions Fuelling Growth in Art Market…But More Appreciation Needs to be Nurtured

Over the last decade to fifteen years, a growing number of individuals have entered the art market as collectors. This surge is not solely attributed to the rise in artistic…

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The EU’s ETS Directive: Logistics Sector Expecting Stronger Lobbying At EU Level

“We will have to wait till the 1st January 2024 to start understanding the real effects that the EU’s European Emissions Trading System Directive is going to have on our…

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Malta to chair OSCE in 2024 / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 28 November 2023

Morning Briefing Malta to chair OSCE in 2024 In an attempt to diplomatically address Russia's opposition to Estonia's approval, Malta is poised to assume the chairmanship of the world’s largest…

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‘Overwhelming’ participation in teachers’ strike – MUT / Malta News Briefing – Monday 27 November 2023

Updated 1250 Union notes 'overwhelming' participation in teachers' strike A resounding 97% of educators adhered to a union directive, partaking in a strike propelled by a wage disagreement with the…

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Tensions rise over future of the OSCE, Reports Russia blocked appointment of Malta as OSCE chairman

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is at a standstill as Russia is blocking Estonia and now Malta from taking over as chair. Since 2021, the Organization for…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 26 November 2023

Black Friday gets mixed response The Malta Chamber of SMEs received feedback on Black Friday outcomes, indicating a mixed picture. Some businesses reported highly positive results, while others noted a…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 25 November 2023

Morning Briefing Woman dies after getting trapped under wheel of bus On Friday evening, an 80-year-old woman passed away after becoming trapped under the wheel of a private bus she…

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IMF highlights Malta’s resilience, calls for corporate tax reform / Malta News Briefing – Friday 24 November 2023

Updated 1300 IMF report highlights Malta’s economic resilience and calls for urgent corporate tax reformThe International Monetary Fund has affirmed Malta's remarkable rebound from the pandemic,highlighting the country's significant resilience…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 22 November 2023

Morning Briefing Transport Minister calls for more yacht marinas Transport Minister Aaron Farrugia has called for an increased presence of yacht marinas in Malta as a pivotal element of the…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 21 November 2023

Morning Briefing Major shipping line increases fees for year ahead The shipping expenses for containers between Malta and four Italian ports are poised to increase by as much as €90…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 19 November 2023

Morning Briefing MUT to sue UPE for defamationThe Malta Union of Teachers is taking against legal action against UPE for defamation, it said on Saturday.In a statement, the MUT accused…

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Copper cable thieves caught red-handed / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 18 November 2023

Updated 1205 Police investigate assault in Fgura A male aged 39 is currently under police questioning regarding an alleged assault in Fgura last Friday. The event took place around 4…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 17 November 2023

Updated 1130 PM Abela calls for EU legislation to consider impact of disparities among States During a meeting of European leaders in Croatia, PM Robert Abela underscored persistent disparities within…

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Southgate’s plans for England qualifier against Malta disrupted amid players injuries

Coach Gareth Southgate said his plans for the England squad for the European 2024 qualifiers against Malta on Friday and North Macedonia three days later have changed due to the…

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Vivian Completes Investment In New Premises, Pharma Warehousing Facility

According to recent figures, 18.9% of Malta’s total exports come from ‘Life Sciences Exports’ currently valued at around €876 million and the fruit of around 60 companies operating locally which…

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Malta to register highest growth in EU next year – Malta News Briefing / Thursday 16 November 2023

Malta to register highest growth in EU next year According to the European Commission's autumn forecast released on Wednesday, Malta is poised to experience the most robust economic growth within…

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Malta: €30 million from the EIB to MDB to accelerate the green transition

The operation will promote sustainable mobility, renewable energy production, energy efficiency, and recycling. Complementary agreement signed through which the EIB will provide MDB with advisory services to identify and implement…

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Man dies in Zejtun traffic accident / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 14 November 2023

Updated 1200 Tax Network says Malta caused substantial financial losses from corporate tax exploitationThe UK-based Tax Justice Network said that Malta caused substantial financial losses to other nations due to…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 13 November 2023

Morning Briefing PM calls for ceasefire in Middle East Prime Minister Robert Abela said that no terrorist attack justifies retaliatory actions that result in the brutal killing of innocent children,…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 12 November 2023

Morning Briefing UPE not joining teachers' strike The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has decided not to support the call for a strike on November 27 issued by a competing…

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Educators to strike on Nov 27 / Malta News Briefing – Friday 10 November 2023

Updated 1300 Educators to strike on Nov 27 Educators from both state and Church schools are set to go on strike on November 27 following the inability of their union…

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Significant drop in property sales reported / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 9 November 2023

Updated 1200 Significant drop in property sales reported According to the National Statistics Office (NSO), the final deeds of sale for residential properties saw a significant decrease of 22.4% in…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 7 November 2023

Morning Briefing Democracy, reputation and stability highlights of PN's vision for country - Grech Opposition Leader Bernard Grech said his party's focus was on the need to strenghthen Malta's democracy,…

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Almost 70 new cars on the road daily – NSO / Malta News Briefing – Monday 6 November 2023

Updated 1200 San Andrea School whistleblower sues school over dismissal An assistant head who was dismissed after raising concerns about financial mismanagement has taken legal action against San Andrea School,…

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Photo story: South Korea and Malta sign tourism MOU

South Korean Culture Minister Yoo In-chon (R) poses for a photo with Malta's Foreign Minister Ian Borg (L) after signing a memorandum of understanding on tourism cooperation between the two…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 5 November 2023

Morning Briefing Yorgen Fenech ruled out from links to other bombings Yorgen Fenech has been excluded as a suspect in five other bombing cases that were examined in a comparative…

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Former PM ‘does not trust magisterial inquiry’ on hospitals / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 4 November 2023

Updated 1210 Former PM 'does not trust magisterial inquiry' Former PM Joseph Muscat expressed his support for the Nationalist Party's request for Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà to conduct an investigation…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 2 November 2023

Morning Briefing Govt to invest €55m in upgrading energy infrastructure Some €55 million will be invested in upgrading Malta’s energy infrastructure in 2024, half of which are EU funds, Energy…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 1 November 2023

Morning Briefing Tax revenue tops half a billion in 2022 Tax revenues in 2022 increased by €503.2 million over the previous year, reaching a total of €5,098.7 million, the NSO…

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Stakeholders call for fair and inclusive employment practices to address foreign worker challenges in Malta

Foreign workers have become an essential element within Malta's logistics industry, with their input being crucial for its ongoing development and prosperity. By embracing the skills and abilities they offer,…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 31 October 2023

Updated 1100 Budget 2024 launched: pensions, minimum wage increase Budget 2024 was launched on Monday evening, with government confirming an unprecedented Cost of Living Allowance of €12.81, a "prioritisation" in…

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Budget 2024: Clear on social objectives, vague on wealth creation – Malta Chamber

Reacting to Budget 2024, The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry noted that an increasing portion of the Government budget is being spent on recurrent expenditure. In addition to…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 30 October 2023

Updated 1300 A Just Malta will be theme for Budget 2024 The budget that will be presented tonight will fulfil the government’s belief of a just Malta, Prime Minister Robert…

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U.S. Assistant Secretary of State in Malta for Ukraine talks

During the third national security and foreign policy advisors' meeting on the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula, held in Malta, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine…

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Ukraine holds peace formula talks in Malta, Russia absent

By Christopher Scicluna VALLETTA, (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged a gathering of over 60 national security advisers on Saturday to make a global model out of his 10-point…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 29 October 2023

Morning Briefing Malta hosts high-level Ukraine peace talks Malta hosted the start of a two-day Ukraine-led peace negotiation on Saturday, with Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg highlighting the robust international…

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Man dies in early morning traffic incident / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 28 October 2023

Updated 1300 Man dies in early morning traffic incident In the early hours of Saturday morning, a pedestrian, aged 25, lost his life when struck by a car on the…

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Ukraine to rally support at Malta talks, sees no cracks in allied backing

By Tom Balmforth Oct 27 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's top diplomatic adviser said officials from up to 70 nations will meet in Malta to discuss Ukraine's vision for peace…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 27 October 2023

Updated 1230 Caritas calls for measures to reduce income inequality: Caritas, in its recommendations for the 2024 Budget called for initiatives that reduce income inequality, foster a better social environment,…

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Enemalta replaces CEO / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 26 October 2023

Updated 1225 FIAU rules out immediate changes to ‘unconstitutional’ fines: FIAU does not currently intend to modify the manner in which it imposes its administrative penalties, a practice that the…

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Change in corporate tax reform major concern for investors – survey / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 25 October 2023

Updated 1205 Change in corporate tax reform major concern for investors - EYThe primary concerns for foreign investors in Malta, as highlighted by the EY Malta Attractiveness Survey, include impending…

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Malta’s dependency on food and the challenges of supply chain

David Fleri Soler, Chair of Logistics and Supply Chain Section, Malta Chamber One aspect of our country as an island nation that seemingly continues to go unnoticed, but is of…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 24 October 2023

Updated 1200 Current influx of foreign workers cannot be sustained – Fin Min: Finance Minister Clyde Caruana insisted that the country cannot sustain the ongoing influx of foreign workers. He…

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Charting an economic model based on quality

Over the past couple of years, particularly while Malta was on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list and following delisting, the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) sat down…

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