Malta

50-year-old man grievously injured after being hit by a hard object during argument in Gozo

A 50-year-old man has been grievously injured in an argument which took place in Triq il-Wied, Żebbuġ, Gozo, today, 17 July, 2019 at about 0005hrs. Preliminary investigations by the District…

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10 year old boy suffering from serious injuries following traffic accident in Mosta

Two persons have been hospitalised following a traffic accident at Mġarr Road, Mosta, today, July 16, 2019 at about 1255hrs. Preliminary investigations by the District Police revealed that a collision…

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Malta: Sudanese worker hospitalised after falling one storey in construction site

A man from Sudan has been hospitalised following a fall in Sqaq il-Qenċ, Ħaż-Żebbuġ, today, July 16, 2019 at about 1145hrs. District Police went immediately on site and from preliminary…

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One person held after 25-year-old man graciously injured following argument in St. Julian’s

A 25-year-old man who lives in St Paul’s Bay has been grievously injured following an argument with another man in Triq Lapsi, St Julian’s, today, July 16, 2019 at about…

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Malta: AG files formal indictment against persons suspected of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder

Prosecutors investigating the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia have issued a bill of indictment for three men suspected of carrying out the October 2017 assassination. Vince Muscat, George Degiorgio, and…

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Oldest Valletta cinema to turn off the lights: The Headlines – The Times

The Times says that the City Lights cinema in Valletta is set to be converted into a boutique hotel, with the Planning Authority deciding on the project today. The paper…

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Road project linking Mrieħel, Attard, Rabat set for approval today: The Headlines – The Independent

The Malta Independent speaks to Transport Minister Ian Borg about criticism of the bicycle lanes in Tal-Balal road by the Bicycle Advocacy Group. Borg said that it is not realistic…

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PN insiders denounce Facebook group targeting party leader: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont speaks to PN insiders who raised concerns about a new Facebook group undermining Adrian Delia’s leadership. The paper claims that the unnamed sources know who the people ‘pulling the…

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Magistrate refuses bail for suspect in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports that the court turned down a request for bail by one of the three men accused of the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Magistrate Claire Stafrace Zammit decided…

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Midday Dispatch – Corporate and Financial News

Inbound tourist trips in Malta, for the first five months of 2019 amounted to 929,979, an increase of 2.8 per cent over the same period in 2018. Total tourism expenditure…

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Mater Dei hospital spokesperson says that there were no cases in which treatments were denied because of issues with payment: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent speaks to a Mater Dei hospital spokesperson who said that there were no cases in which treatments were denied because of issues with payment. A couple with…

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Maltese resident Anna Nightingale who warns against textured breast implants after developing a cancer linked to their use: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont publishes an interview with Maltese resident Anna Nightingale who warns against textured breast implants after developing a cancer linked to their use. The British citizen spoke to the…

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PN insiders are concerned that the formula for the vote on July 27 will favour those backing the party leader Adrian Delia: The Headlines – The Times

The Times reports that PN insiders pushing for leader Adrian Delia’s resignation are concerned that the formula used in a vote on July 27 will favour those backing the…

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Profs Oliver Friggieri says that politicians are responsible for the critical environmental situation in Malta: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon carries an interview with Oliver Friggieri who said that politicians are responsible for the critical environmental situation in Malta. Prof. Friggieri said the difference between politicians does not…

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27-year-old suffering from grievous injuries following traffic accident in Zebbug

A 27-year-old woman residing in Luqa is suffering from grievous injuries following a traffic accident in Mdina Road, Zebbug, last night, at about 0110hrs. Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman…

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Malta: Satabank clients still awaiting for the release of their funds

Satabank clients are still awaiting the release of their funds, a full nine months after they were frozen, the Malta Chamber of SMEs (GRTU) has complained. Reacting to news that…

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Updated: Police lead investigator denies that bill of indictment against accused of murdering Daphne Caruana Galizia will be tactically issued in the 11th hour

Update: The leader investigator against the men charged with murdering Daphne Caruana Galizia has denied reports that the prosecution in the case is planning to issue a bill of indictment…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, These are the headlines in Malta's newspapers. MaltaToday reports that Russia has blocked a Maltese attempt at placing oil smuggling suspects Darren Debono and Gordon Debono on a…

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PM Muscat expected to nominate Ministers Helena Dalli and Edward Scicluna to European Commission

The Malta Independent on Sunday reports that Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is expected to nominate Ministers Helena Dalli and Edward Scicluna to the European Commission. The nominated Commission President Von…

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Malta: 69-year-old woman suffers grievous injuries following traffic accident in Sliema

A 69-year-old woman from Sliema suffered grievous injuries following a traffic accident in St. Paul’s Street, Sliema. Yesterday, at about 1730hrs, the District Police were informed that their assistance was…

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Malta is expected to get ‘poor’ rating for its anti-money laundering regime – Sunday Times

The Sunday Times reports that international experts are expected to deliver a poor assessment of Malta's anti-money laundering regime. The newspaper says it is informed that Moneyval is likely to give…

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Fitch Revises Malta’s Outlook from Stable to Positive; Affirms at ‘A+’

Credit Agency Fitch expects high economic growth in Malta to be sustained in the medium term, and estimates potential growth at around 4%. In its statement, Fitch said that with…

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Malta: Three road accidents leave 13 suffering from injuries in the past 24 hours (Updated)

Today at around 1155hrs, the Police were informed that their assistance was needed in Vjal ir-Rihan in San Gwann. The Police went immediately on site where preliminary investigation showed that…

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Syphilis cases skyrocket across Europe with numbers more than double in Iceland, Ireland, UK, Germany and Malta

Syphilis cases have skyrocketed in Europe with reported cases up 70% since 2010, a new report has claimed. Experts from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said…

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If countries can collaborate, medicinal prices can go down – Minister Chris Fearne (Headlines L-Orizzont)

L-Orizzont reports that the Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne said that if the countries, participate in the Valletta Declaration, collaborate, there could be a reduction in the price of medicines, through economies…

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Criminal activity in Gozo on the rise – News Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports that the criminal activity in Gozo has experienced an increase. In another story, In-Nazzjon reports that the Nationalist Party has voted in favour of the changes in the rental reform,…

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Government will launch public inquiry into Caruana Galizia’s murder in the coming three months – The Times headlines

The Times reports that the government will be launching a public inquiry into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia in the coming months, sticking to a three-month deadline set by the…

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Over a Coffee . . . with Dr Konrad Xuereb, Architect & Structural Engineer

“Pedestrian bridges do not only connect people to places but also with each other, causing the bridge to become a destination for human interactions. I like calling this an exercise…

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Police searching for Serbian man in connection with a case of a Macedonian man who was injured seriously last June. The Headlines –L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont reports that the police are searching for a man from Serbia in connection with a case where a Macedonian man was injured seriously last June. L-Orizzont also reports…

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PL candidate Josianne Cutajar spent the most during the last EP elections: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent reports that the PL candidate Josianne Cutajar was the candidate which spent most during the last EP elections. She was followed by PN candidate David Casa…

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Monthly VAT lottery won five times in eight months by same participant: The Headlines – The Times of Malta

The Times reports that petitioners behind the forthcoming vote of confidence in Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia have cried foul over the way the ballot is being handled and are accusing…

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PN Leader Adrian Delia claims that the new rental law will not solve any of the problems: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes the Nationalist Party’s statement that the 27th July vote of confidence is being conducted according to rules established by the Party’s executive and in a transparent manner. In-Nazzjon…

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Demand for electricity in Malta reaches highest levels recorded; causes disruption in service

Malta's demand for electricity supply reached 510MW, which is the highest level ever recorded by Enemalta plc. This is an increase of slightly less than 5% when compared to the highest ever…

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Malta – Man arrested in connection with Valletta graffiti paintings

Following days of investigation, the Valletta Police managed to arrest a 37-year-old Italian man in connection with various graffiti paintings with numerous buildings in Valletta. The suspect will be arraigned…

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Malta’s airport connectivity doubled in 10 years

Malta International Airport (MIA) has announced that three new routes are to be introduced this October. In a press release, Minister for Transport Ian Borg stated that three new routes…

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UPDATED: Mild tremor registered off the Maltese coast

The Italian Institute of Geophysics, the INGV, is reporting that an earthquake of the intensity of 4.7 was registered of the coast of Malta on Wednesday morning. The tremor…

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Dr Anna Vella from Dar Hosea calls for legislation that protects victims of prostitution and criminalises those who exploit them: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also follows the case and says that, while the accused pleaded not guilty, she did not request bail. The mother currently works with a cleaning company and is a…

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44 migrants aboard the Alan Kurdi transferred to an AFM vessel and brought to shore: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent quotes Eurostat figures which show that 14 percent of the population in Malta does not hold Maltese citizenship. EU citizens make 8 percent of the population…

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Malta has the fifth highest proportion of foreign residents in the EU: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon also reports on the population statistics and compares the figures to the average share of non-citizen residents living in other EU countries – 7.8 percent. The paper says…

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Former PN minister Louis Galea admits that winning the next general election would be a huge task: The Headlines – The Times of Malta

The Times carries an interview with former minister Louis Galea who said that it was a mistake to allow party members to select the PN leader. Galea, who has…

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Woman charged with attempted murder of her 9-year-old daughter: The Headlines – Malta Today

Malta Today leads with concerns raised by the Notarial Council about an article in the new rent laws granting the Housing Authorities the right to enter rented residencies at will…

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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 issues 1,973 citizenships in 2017 – 464 to Russians, 342 to Saudi Arabians and 195 to British

In 2017, Malta issued 1,973 citizenship. This was stated in a Eurostat publication which shows that these included 464 Russians who qualified for citizenship, the majority through the citizenship investment…

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Government’s spending cancels surplus – Nazzjon Headlines

In-Nazzjon leads with an address in parliament by Opposition leader Adrian Delia who appealed for a ‘positive sign’ by the government on the division of functions of the Attorney General…

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New bridge proposed for pedestrians linking MCAST and Paola – L-Orizzont Headlines

L-Orizzont quotes Transport Minister Ian Borg who announced the construction of a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists linking Corradino, MCAST, and Paola. The minister said the project will provide better…

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Government to lift restrictions on Sliema Fortina land – Times of Malta Headlines

The Times reveals that the government is ready to lift restrictions imposed on the Sliema Fortina land, allowing developers to invest in commercial and residential projects. The site was originally…

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44 persons rescued by Alan Kurdi rescue boat in cooperation with Maltese authorities – Sea-Eye

German humanitarian group Sea-Eye says the crew of its ship rescued 44 people from a wooden boat in the Mediterranean Sea. The sea rescue group says its ship, the Alan…

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Malta: Area in car park for Forum Residencies cordoned by police over structural concerns

Police were called out to a residential parking garage in Swieqi on Monday over structural concerns. An area of the car park for the Forum Residences on St Andrews Road,…

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Chief Justice asked to abstain from presiding over appeal by Repubblika on appointment of new members of the judiciary

The Chief Justice has been called upon to abstain from presiding over an appeal filed by civil society NGO Repubblika, in which it is challenging the appointment of new members…

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Malta – €687,795 raised for Dar tal-Providenza

€687,795 were raised during the 11th edition of the Volleyball Marathon in aid of Id-Dar tal-Providenza that took place between Friday 5th and Sunday 7th July in the parking lot…

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Proposed changes in secondary matriculation certificate system announced

The MATSEC examination board has launched the public consultation for the post-secondary Matriculation programme reform. The Matriculation Certificate course is a post-secondary two-year programme aimed at preparing students for entry…

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Eu Commission President nominee von der Leyen meets transition team

Urusula von der Leyen is currently preparing for the eventuality that her nomination as President of the European Commission is approved. The nomination still requires the approval of the European…

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Doubts arise over Louis Galea’s ability to bring factions within the PN together: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that doubts arise over Louis Galea’s ability to bring factions within the PN together. Referring to the former secretary general and minister, the paper says the party…

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Statement by the PN demanding concrete action to safeguard the independence of parliament: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon leads with the rescue of 58 migrants by the Armed Forces after the boat they were on started taking water in. Meanwhile, another patrol boat was sent to…

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GRTU CEO Abigail Mamo says that efforts need to be made to attract more tourists to the Ta’ Qali crafts village: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent quotes GRTU CEO Abigail Mamo who said that efforts need to be made to attract more tourists to the Ta’ Qali crafts village. Mamo said that the…

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Herbicides containing glyphosate will be banned from public areas: The Headlines – The Times of Malta

The Times speaks to Criminal Investigations Department officer Paula Fleri who said that home burglaries typically surge in the summer period when people take their holidays. He warned that announcing…

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Updated: All 65 migrants on board the NGO rescue ship Alan Kurdi are to be brought to Malta for distribution in the EU

All 65 migrants on board the NGO rescue ship Alan Kurdi are to be brought to Malta for distribution in the EU after talks between Malta, Germany and the European…

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