04

Nov

Concerns of bad air quality escalate in past decade / Malta News Briefing – Friday 4 November 2022

Updated 1215 Concerns of bad air quality escalate in past decade More than 67% of people in Malta feel that the country’s air quality has deteriorated in the past 10…

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02

Nov

PM highlights certainty and stability in budget response / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 2 November 2022

Updated 1700 The Times of Malta says that Prime Minister Robert Abela shrugged off as “hearsay” testimony in court which tied the Auberge de Castille directly to a corruption racket…

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30

Oct

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 30 October 2022

Morning Briefing Budget lacks long-term vision: ADPD The ADPD said on Saturday that Budget 2023 had failed to project a long-term view of the necessary changes needed to address the…

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28

Oct

Responsibility towards profession and community highlighted as over 200 accountants join Malta Institute of Accountants

The Malta Institute of Accountants has opened its door to over 200 accountants as new members following successful completion of their studies through the University of Malta and the ACCA…

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28

Oct

Malta Development Bank hosts 30 promotional banks for the ELTI General Assembly 2022

The Malta Development Bank has welcomed senior officials from 30 other promotional banks as the Bank hosted this year’s annual General Assembly of the European Long-Term Investors Association (ELTI). ELTI…

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25

Oct

Gozo ferries to be exempted from tougher environmental requirements after EP vote

The European Parliament has voted in favour of more ambitious EU rules aimed at improving the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport, but Maltese MEP Josianne Cutajar…

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25

Oct

UPDATED – Malta Budget: Constituted bodies welcome energy subsidies, lament lack of economic growth model

Reactions to Budget 2023 The Malta Chamber of Commerce Bolder measures needed for a more sustainable economic growth model - Chamber The Chamber of Commerce said that it is evident…

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24

Oct

Malta: Food prices drive inflation above 7.5%

In September 2022, the annual rate of inflation as measured by the RPI was 7.52 per cent, up from the 6.98 per centin August 2022, the NSO said today. The…

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23

Oct

UPDATE – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 23 October 2022

News Briefing Repubblika claims police commissioner has evidence of obstruction in Caruana Galizia murder investigations Repubblika president Robert Aquilina claimed the police commissioner has evidence against two people who obstructed…

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19

Oct

Magistrate Nadine Lia removed from Pilatus case / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 19 October 2022

Updated 1230 Magistrate Nadine Lia removed from Pilatus case: After a lengthy Court battle, magistrate Nadine Lia has been removed from the Pilatus case. Speaking outside the courts, NGO Repubblika…

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18

Oct

Nationalist MP Robert Arrigo dies at the age of 67 / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 18 October 2022

News Update - 1230 Malta's attractiveness starts to recover after removal from grey-list, concerns on corporate tax, skills Malta’s attractiveness to foreign investors has started to recover following Malta's exit…

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17

Oct

MEPs call on Maltese Government to take further action to address media freedom

MEPs across the political spectrum called on the Maltese Government to carry out reforms which enhance the rule of law and media freedom, as they paid tribute to assassinated journalist…

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17

Oct

Flu, Covid vaccines available for over 55s today / Malta News Briefing – Monday 17 October 2022

Updated 1115 Government agency opposing Lombard share sale The National Development and Social Fund (NDSF), the government's entity which is responsible for handling monies generated from Malta's passport programme is…

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15

Oct

UPDATE – Family members, political leaders react to Degiorgio’s sentence / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 15 October 2022

Updated 1200 Family members, politicians react to Degiorgio's sentence Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder should never have been allowed to happen, her son said, moments after two brothers were sentenced to…

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15

Oct

Brothers admit to murdering Maltese anti-corruption journalist

VALLETTA (Reuters) -Two brothers were each sentenced to 40 years in prison on Friday after admitting to the murder of Maltese anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, in a stunning turnaround…

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14

Oct

Malta Development Bank and MCST launch Go-To-Market Scheme

The Malta Development Bank and the MCST have launched the Go-To-Market Scheme, with a budget of more than 1.5 million euro, aimed at supporting businesses on projects related to research…

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12

Oct

Focal Maritime to provide extensive logistics services under new strategic plan

Company celebrates 25th anniversary as it announces major governance changes Local maritime and logistics company Focal Maritime has announced a new strategic plan for the years ahead in which it…

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11

Oct

Home Affairs Minister defends government position on migration / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 11 October 2022

Updated 1745 The Times of Malta reports that police inspectors and a lawyer representing Keith Schembri clashed in court on Tuesday over insinuations made by the latter that Melvin Theuma…

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11

Oct

EU highlights Malta’s efforts to ensure digital inclusion at height of pandemic

European countries took a proactive approach to addressing youth mental health challenges during the pandemic . One of the most common measures taken was the reinforcement of psychological support in…

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10

Oct

Cabinet approves new rules on contract work / Malta News Briefing – Monday 10 October 2022

Updated 1630 TVM news reports that Cabinet has approved new rules on contracts and minimum wage threshold. The prime minister explained the principles of this framework, which regulate the employment…

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09

Oct

UPDATE: Malta News Briefing – Sunday 9 October 2022

Morning Briefing PN Leader accuses PM of having no qualms to use taxpayers' money for the benefit of the Labour Party The Labour government has a finger in the pie…

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08

Oct

Three constables suspended, investigated on use of unnecessary violence / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 8 October 2022

Updated 1215 Three constables suspended, investigated on use of unnecessary violence: The Police Force said the morning that three of its constables have been suspended from duty and are under…

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08

Oct

Accountants call for focus on competitiveness and sustainability in Budget 2023

Budget 2023 should focus on initiatives which enhance Malta’s competitiveness and sustainability, the Malta Institute of Accountants said in its pre-budget proposals and other tax related matters. These proposals were…

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07

Oct

Melvin Theuma refuses to testify in case on phantom job / Malta News Briefing – Friday 7 October 2022

Updated 1700 The Times of Malta leads with news from court where the self-confessed middleman in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has refused to testify in court about…

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06

Oct

Photo Story: The Arraiolos Group meeting in Valletta

Polish President Andrzej Duda arrives at the Arraiolos Group meeting in Valletta, Malta, 06 October 2022. The Arraiolos Group first met in 2003 in the town of Arraiolos in Portugal.…

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05

Oct

The Imperial Promotes Healthy Living

According to the World Health Organisation’s latest statistics, by 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over. At this time the share of…

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05

Oct

43 Localities Participate in Project To Slow Malta’s Streets

An urban design project that proposes an increase of shared roads and the prioritising of pedestrian spaces, has seen the participation of 43 localities throughout Malta and Gozo. A number…

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04

Oct

Mafia attracted to Malta’s taxation regime, Italian body says / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 4 October 2022

Updated 1600 The Times of Malta reports that the Nationalist Party has filed a judicial protest asking the court to force the director of contracts to investigate a multimillion-euro contract…

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04

Oct

Institute of Accountants holds 58th AGM, seven members elected to Council

The Malta Institute of Accountants held its 58th Annual General Meeting on 30th September 2022, at the MIA’s Head Office, during which seven of its members were elected to its…

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04

Oct

Motherwell Bridge wins crane assembly, staffing
contracts at major container terminals

Motherwell Bridge Industries, the Malta-based engineering company, has won contracts for crane assembly and specialist team deployment at major container terminals for Finnish lifting specialist Konecranes in Scotland, Germany, Belgium,…

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03

Oct

A Maritime Court is necessary and consistent with  the Country’s Aspirations to remain a Centre of Excellence – the Malta Maritime Forum

The Malta Maritime Forum has expressed support to a call made by Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti for the exclusive jurisdiction of the Civil Court (Commercial Section) to be extended to cover…

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03

Oct

Malta registers second largest drop in employees in the cultural sector

In 2021, 7.36 million people were employed in the cultural sector in the EU, representing 3.7% of total employment. At the EU level, the number of people working in culture in the…

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03

Oct

MFA reports coach Mangia to police, further allegations emerge in Romania / Malta News Briefing – Monday 3 October 2022

Updated 1745 The Times of Malta reports that the Malta Football Association has referred allegations concerning national team coach Devis Mangia to the police for investigation. Meanwhile, new allegations of…

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30

Sep

Malta: Debt levels reach €8.56 billion by August

By the end of August 2022, the Government’s Consolidated Fund reported a deficit of €359.0 million, the NSO said, while debt levels continued to increase - now reaching €8.56 billion,…

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29

Sep

UPDATED: EU takes Malta to court over golden passport programme

BRUSSELS/VALLETTA, Sept 29 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Thursday it would file a legal challenge against Malta for its so-called golden passport programme that allows wealthy foreigners to…

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29

Sep

Govt refutes claims its contravening EU law with passport scheme / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 29 September 2022

Updated 1700 The Times of Malta says tha a second application on the Xlendi sea-front linked to Gozitan developer Joseph Portelli has been filed for a 14-floor hotel that will…

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28

Sep

Second player comes forward with allegations of misconduct by National Team coach / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 28 September 2022

Updated 1600 Afternoon Briefing Times of Malta reveals that a second footballer has come forward alleging sexual misconduct by the now-suspended National Team coach Devis Mangia. A report was filed…

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28

Sep

“ESG should be about tangible action towards a fair and better society” – accountants

The Malta Institute of Accountants’ Young Members Focus Group tackles regulatory and practical implications of ESG ESG is not simply a trend which enhances a company’s CSR offering. It is…

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27

Sep

Malta football head coach suspended after sexual conduct allegations emerge / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 27 September 2022

Updated 1600 - Afternoon Briefing The Times of Malta reports that the head coach of Malta’s national football team Devis Mangia has been suspended after a player reported him over…

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27

Sep

Wizz Air Malta to commence operations today

Wizz Air Malta has been granted an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and an Operating Licence (OL) by the Malta Civil Aviation Directorate…

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26

Sep

MUT claims lack of teachers, Minister disagrees / Malta News Briefing – Monday 26 September 2022

Updated 1630 The Times of Malta says that the Labour Party’s ONE media has reached a deal with the tax office to start repaying hundreds of thousands of euros in…

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26

Sep

MIA launches second edition of #AccountsForYou Awareness Campaign

The Malta Institute of Accountants has launched the second edition of the #AccountsForYou Awareness Campaign, as it seeks to encourage young students to discover more about the exciting and varied…

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23

Sep

No taxes in upcoming budget, but fight against tax evasion to be strengthened – Minister of Finance / Malta News Briefing – Friday 23 September 2022

Updated 1600 The Times of Malta report that the police have sought US help on Bitcoin transfers between ex-Konrad Mizzi lawyer and Yorgen Fenech. Investigations by the police indicate that…

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23

Sep

Collective Exhibition THREAD opens tonight at Il-Kamra ta’ Fuq

THREAD is a collective exhibition featuring works by three up and coming artists – Bernice Vassallo, Stefan Spiteri and Ebru Çinar – which opens today, the 23rd of September at…

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22

Sep

Malta needs 4.7m tourists to fill up current and planned hotels / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 22 September 2022

Updated 1800 The Times of Malta reveals that the Curia has drawn up a 'contingency plan' to receive within its schools the staff and students of St Albert the Great…

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22

Sep

Malta To Compete For First Time In Gymnastics World Championships

Malta has finally qualified as a country for the World Championships for the first time in history with a very positive performance by gymnasts Tara Vella Clark and Ella Borg…

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21

Sep

Malta celebrates Independence Day / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 21 September 2022

Afternoon Briefing Malta celebrates 58th years of independence President George Vella, Acting Prime Minister Owen Bonnici and Leader of the Opposition Bernard Grech laid flowers at the Independence monument in…

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20

Sep

Unions take common stand on COLA situation / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 20 September 2022

Updated 1735 - Newsportal Review The Times of Malta says that The Malta Chamber of SMEs is "ready to accept" the cost of living wage adjustment (COLA), even amid concerns…

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20

Sep

35% of Maltese never exercise or play sport – EU survey

More than one-third of respondents from Malta told a Eurobarometer survey that they never practice any sport or undertake any physical exercise at all. Malta is also the only country…

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19

Sep

Malta marks funeral of Queen Elizabeth II – Malta News Briefing – Monday 19 September 2022

Updated 1800 The Times of Malta reports that Malta has marked the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II with a 21-gun salute and flags flying at half mast as the country…

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18

Sep

PN’s leader father passes away / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 18 September 2022

PN's Leader father John Grech dies PN leader Bernard Grech's father John died on Sunday, aged 90. His death was announced by the Nationalist Party in a statement, as well…

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17

Sep

Bishop questions authorities on 4-year-old girl’s death, Minister blames Europe / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 17 September 2022

Updated 1200 - Mid-Day Briefing Bishop questions authorities on 4-year-old girl's death, Minister blames Europe Archbishop Charles Scicluna called on authorities, specifically parliament, to explain why a four-year-old asylum seeker…

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16

Sep

Malta: Inflation tops 7% in August, still lower than EU average

Inflation has reached 7%, fresh data by the NSO has confirmed. The statistics office said that in August 2022, the annual rate of inflation as measured by the HICP was…

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16

Sep

Corporate taxation reform shelved – Minister / Malta News Briefing – Friday 16 September 2022

Updated 1505 - Corporate Tax Reform shelved Government has announced that for the time being it is shelving a planned overhaul of company taxation. Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said this…

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14

Sep

29-year-old dies in another construction site incident / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 14 September 2022

Updated 1615 - Afternoon Briefing The Times of Malta reports that a man has tragically lost his life in yet another construction site accident, this time in Gozo. Luca Curmi,…

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14

Sep

Former Fortune 500 Executive joins EBO

EBO has appointed Mr. Bob Gilkes as its Chief Commercial Officer responsible for its key sectors and territories. This appointment occurs as EBO, a leader in customer engagement through AI,…

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13

Sep

Malta: Survey shows more people struggle to pay mortgage, rent and utility bills

Based on the income year 2020, the number of at-risk-of-poverty persons living in Malta was estimated at 85,754. During 2021, respondents who said that their household was in arrears on…

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