Malta

Malta’s finances €388 million in the red after four months

By the end of April 2022, Government has already accumulated a deficit exceeding 388 million euro, data released by the NSO has shown. In the first four months of 2022,…

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Being on Daphne inquiry board was ‘traumatic’ – former chief justice: / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 26 May 2022

Updated 1700 - Newsportal Review The Times of Malta leads with the story that a former senior gaming authority official and his wife have appeared in court charged with money…

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National Lottery plc Unveils New Brand Identity To Replace Maltco Lotteries

National Lottery plc a subsidiary of the IZI Group today unveiled its corporate brand that will replace Maltco Lotteries. In a symbolic event organised at the Mdina Ditch, the company…

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Malta: Unemployment levels drop below 1,000

In April, the number of persons registering for work stood at 963 decreasing by 1,285 when compared to the corresponding month in 2021, the NSO said today. Data provided by…

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MEPs warn ‘sense of urgency’ in ending impunity has been lost

MEPs have warned that a sense of urgency in fighting impunity in Malta has been lost, despite many “fundamental flaws” persisting. The MEPs, who form part of the Civil Liberties…

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Fisheries Parl Sec rejects conflict of interest claims /Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 25 May 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says The owner of a pitbull who is currently accused of involuntary homicide after his dogs mauled his elderly grandmother to death at her Msida…

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Malta: Early school leavers drop by a half over a decade

The share of 'early school leavers,’ a term that refers to early leavers from education and training (aged 18-24), has steadily decreased in the EU over the last 10 years,…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 22 May 2022

Morning Briefing PM sees bank account grow by €45kDespite taking a significant income reduction when he left his legal profession to become prime minister, Robert Abela's bank accounts increased by…

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MDB launches first support measure as part of a package in response to Ukraine crisis

First measure seeks to ensure security of supply of grains – further measures to be introduced in the coming weeks The Malta Development Bank has launched the MDB Subsidised Loans…

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EU to take Malta to court on higher taxes on imported cars

The European Commission has today decided to refer Malta to the Court of Justice of the European Union for taxing used cars imported from other Member States more heavily than…

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GO plc Announces Appointment Of New Chairman

GO plc today announced the appointment of Mr Lassaad Ben Dhiab as Chairman of the Company with immediate effect. Mr Ben Dhiab has been an active Board Member of GO…

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Major parties reveal no major donations / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 18 May 2022

Updated 1230 Inflation edges further up In April 2022, the annual rate of inflation as measured by the HICP edged up further, reaching 5.4%, up from 4.5% March. As a…

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Malta: Food prices drive inflation levels above 5%

In April 2022, the annual rate of inflation as measured by the HICP edged up further, reaching 5.4%, up from 4.5% March, the NSO said. As a result, the 12-month…

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IZI Finance plc celebrates bond listing with MSE bell ringing ceremony, €30 million bond issue fully subscribed

IZI Finance plc celebrated the listing of its €30,000,000, 4.25% unsecured bond listing, with the traditional bell ringing ceremony event held at the Malta Stock Exchange. In his welcome speech,…

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Express Trailers Leverages Its New Poland Service To Deliver Supplies to Ukraine Border

Early in January of this year, Express Trailers commenced a new regular weekly groupage service from Poland to Malta, the result of a new cooperation between Express Trailers and Polish…

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3.7 magnitude earthquake recorded near Malta

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake was registered in the Central Mediterranean region on the west to Malta. The earthquake was also recorded by the Maltese University's Seismic Monitoring and Research centre.…

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UK paper touts possible Papacy for Mario Grech / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 14 May 2022

Mid-Day Briefing UK paper touts possible Papacy for Mario Grech Cardinal Mario Grech is one of several cardinals who have been considered as possible successors to Pope Francis in the…

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Fitch affirms Malta at ‘A+’; outlook stable

Fitch Ratings - Frankfurt am Main - FitchRatings has affirmed Malta's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A+' with a Stable Outlook. Malta's rating is supported by high per-capita…

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<strong>The Next Leap Forward: <em>Succeeding through Change</em></strong>

The Next Leap Forward: Succeeding through Change

The pace of transformation in the global economy in recent years has been unprecedented. Rapid technological change coupled with successive crises, including a pandemic, have changed norms and structures while…

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Blue Skills Brought to the Fore in Conference held by Malta Maritime Forum and Westmed National Hub for Malta on European Maritime Day

Today, the Malta Maritime Forum in collaboration with the organised an event entitled “Blue Skills: Bridging the Skills Gap through Education and Ocean Literacy”. Through the partnership between the MMF…

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The Eurovision Song Contest in Turin heads to the final, Malta fails to qualify

Emma Muscat from Malta with the song 'I am what I am' performs during the Second Semifinal of the 66th annual Eurovision Song Contest (ESC 2022) in Turin, Italy, 12…

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Malta retains top spot for ‘Rainbow Europe’ rights

A new dynamic has emerged in protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+ communities across Europe, but significant difficulties remain and youngsters are particularly vulnerable, activists said. Malta retained its top…

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Work to begin on three new flyovers / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 12 May 2022

Updated 1300 Work to begin on three new flyovers: Major road inconveniences will soon hit Maltese motorists with work on new flyovers in Msida, Qormi and Mrieħel. Transport Minister Aaron…

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Court hears of inaction of police inaction on Ryan Schembri case / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 11 May 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Masks wearing will no longer be required on flights to Malta from Monday as health authorities follow recommendations by the EU’s health…

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Zelensky asks Malta to end golden passports for Russians / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 10 May 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Transport Malta will be stopping the financial incentives for the purchase of new or used plug-in hybrid vehicles, giving people till the…

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McDonald’s becomes Malta’s first Autism Friendly Restaurant

McDonald’s becomes the first restaurant in Malta to be accredited with the Autism Friendly Label with its new Quiet Space @ McDonald’s, a room at its Malta International Airport restaurant…

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More than 700 firms secure financial backing through the Malta Development Bank

Since the inception of the Malta Development Bank (MDB), more than 700 firms in Malta and Gozo, across the economic spectrum, have secured over €600 million in guarantees and loans…

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Creating Value from Emerging Trends in Business

In today’s marketplace, business leaders are sometimes so absorbed in managing day-to-day operations that they seldom have the opportunity to visualise emerging trends in their field which would potentially allow…

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Update – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 8 May 2022

Morning Briefing A man died and four were arrested after a fight in a Marsalforn apartment late on Saturday. Another three were injured. The victim, a 25-year-old Syrian, suffered stab…

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Family of four spending €100 a month more on food in two years – Caritas / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 3 May 2022

Updated 1700 - Newsportal Review The Times of Malta quotes a Caritas report which claims that the average family of four is spending €100 a month more on food bills…

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EP greenlights George Hyzler’s Court of Auditors Nomination

The European Parliament has endorsed the nominations of George Hyzler for Malta Lefteris Christoforou for Cyprus and to the European Court of Auditors. Mr Hyzler was supported by 551 votes…

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Record French inflation adds to pressure on Macron

PARIS, April 29 (Reuters) - French inflation jumped to a record high in April, driven by surging energy prices, preliminary data showed on Friday, putting pressure on newly re-elected president Emmanuel Macron…

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MDB supporting SMEs through new schemes

Following the European Commission’s announcement of the approval of MDB’s Guaranteed Co-Lending Scheme (GCLS) under the COVID-19 Temporary Framework for State Aid, the MDB has also received a positive opinion…

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EBO, KPMG Cyprus Announce Strategic Partnership

EBO, a leader in customer engagement automation that empowers enterprises through AI technology enters into a strategic partnership with KPMG Cyprus, a leader in Management Consulting & Technology Advisory services…

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87.5% of Maltese Use Internet, 85% Access Social Networks At Least Once A Day

As the usage of internet nudges further upwards in Malta, reaching 87.5% according to data published by the National Statistics Office, usage of online social networks increases as well. Of…

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33% of Maltese households cant afford one-week annual holidays

33.1 per cent of the surveyed population stated that their household could not afford to pay for a one-week annual holiday away from home. Furthermore, 15.7 per cent declared that…

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Enemalta losses compensated ‘on monthly basis’ as energy costs soar: / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 26 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says almost 28,000 people in Malta struggle to meet their basic needs and are considered to be severely deprived according to an EU-wide…

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Over 1,000 secondary school students join MIA awareness sessions on accountancy careers

More than 1,000 secondary school students have joined awareness sessions hosted by the Malta Institute of Accountants allowing them to discover the opportunities offered by the accountancy profession. These sessions…

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Update: Malta News Briefing – Sunday 24 April 2022

NewsUpdate More Supermarkets boss pleads not guilty Former More Supermarkets boss Ryan Schembri was on Sunday charged with money laundering and fraud. He pleaded not guilty. Times of Malta PN…

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Malta registers increase in FDI in 2021

As at the end of 2021, the Maltese economy recorded a net international investment position of €7.7 billion, the NSO reported today. When compared to the figures recorded at the…

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Protected birds shot down at start of Spring hunting season / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 20 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says some schools are telling pupils and teachers they will have to return to school next week in masks if the health authorities…

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Ukrainian President invited to address Parliament / Malta News Briefing – Monday 18 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says the daughter of Carmen Sapiano – the 75-year-old woman who died after being crushed by her car earlier this month – has…

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UPDATE – Merchant fuel ship heading to Malta sinks off Tunisia

TUNIS (Reuters/AFP) - A merchant fuel ship heading from Equatorial Guinea to Malta sank off the coast of Gabes in Tunisia on Friday, two security sources told Reuters, adding that…

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More than 1m people travel between Malta and Gozo in first three months of 2022

During the first quarter of 2022, sea transport between Malta and Gozo registered increases in trips, passengers and vehicles when compared to the corresponding quarter of 2021, the NSO said…

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Health Superintendent expects mask-free Summer / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 13 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says a company linked to an alleged kidnapper with ties to the prime minister has been awarded a government tender to the tune…

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PN elects five new faces through casual elections, Jason Azzopardi fails to make it / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 12 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Former MP Jason Azzopardi on Tuesday said his time with the Nationalist Party has come to an end after being left "deliberately…

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Tourism barely reaches half of pre-pandemic levels – MIA / Malta News Briefing – Monday 11 April 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Malta will not be expelling any Russian diplomats, Ian Borg has said, but will instead be freezing a pending request by Russia…

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Malta: Slight increase in property sales in first three months of 2022, but promises of sale collapse

In the first quarter of 2022, 3,373 final deeds of sale were registered, an annual increase of 2.9 per cent, the NSO said today. The value of the deeds registered…

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Connecting With The Pope, Also Thanks To GO’s TrueFibre; GO network supported complex security and surveillance requirements

Pope Francis’ visit required complex and detailed planning to meet the high security expectations and connectivity requirements in the multiple sites that he visited, as well as to support the…

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Malta has 8,821 Covid-19 active cases, the highest number since January 19th / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 9 April 2022

Covid-19 Update The number of active Covid-19 cases has reached 8821 as over the past 24 hours the health authorities reported 563 new cases. Sadly, another three persons died while…

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Cutajar, Bedingfield returned to Parliament in casual elections / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 7th April 2022

Updated 1255 New Labour MPs elected in casual election: A casual election for Labour Party seats took place early this morning and was over within minutes as electronic voting made…

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UPDATED: EU steps up legal action against Malta over passport scheme

Malta rebuffed EU calls to stop selling citizenship on Wednesday, telling the European Commission that the granting of citizenship falls within the national competence of a member state "and it…

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Pope laments UN powerless in war in Ukraine as he reflects on Malta visit

Pope Francis at his General Audience focusing on Malta notes how “the dominant logic are the strategies of the most powerful countries to affirm their own interests.” Malta, he says,…

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Ship with possible Malta link hit by missile in Mariupol

A foreign-flagged merchant ship was hit by a Russian navy missile in the besieged southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol with one crew member needing medical care, a Ukrainian official…

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Man found dead in car in Qormi valley – reports / Malta News Briefing

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says Infrastructure Malta CEO Fredrick Azzopardi has resigned as head of the roads agency after four years. MaltaToday says a 28-year-old man from…

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Ship fuel suppliers stop serving Russian vessels in the Mediterranean, Malta not allowing any Russian ships to come to its ports

Marine fuel sellers have stopped serving vessels flying the Russian flag at major European hubs including Spain and Malta in another blow to Moscow's exports, five industry sources with knowledge…

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Update: In Malta, Pope Francis condemns sacrilegious war in Ukraine

Update: Pope Francis met with migrants at the ''John XXIII Peace Lab'' Centre for Migrants in Hal Far, Malta. In his speech, the Pope urged the faithful to “respond to the…

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