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Malta vs Turkmenistan Friendly Cancelled Due to Travel Restrictions

The international friendly football match between Malta and Turkmenistan, scheduled for October 10, 2024, has been cancelled due to Turkmenistan's inability to obtain travel authorisation from their government to travel…

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Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists

Brexit red tape on British businesses has caused goods trade between the UK and EU to slump and the problem is getting worse, a study has warned. Many smaller UK…

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Moneybase Launches 16-17 Student Accounts

Following the recent introduction of free SEPA payments by Calamatta Cuschieri and Moneybase to all individual and joint account holders, Moneybase has just launched its Student Account, effectively opening its…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 10 September 2024

Updated 1230 Government will address challenges brought about by Malta’s economic success - Robert Abela: Prime Minister Robert Abela acknowledged that Malta's economic success has brought new challenges,emphasising the importance…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 6 September 2024

Updated 1210 Paola health centre contract to be scrapped as €2m in fines issued for delays The government is terminating the contract with the Ergon-Technoline consortium for the Vincent Moran…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 4 September 2024

Morning Briefing Women allegedly forced into prostitution saw 2,000 clients in three months A court heard on Tuesday that a group of Colombian women, who were allegedly trafficked to Malta…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 2 September 2024

Updated 1100 Malta's economy needs CPR - Chamber CEO Malta's economy is overheating, and the time for gradual adjustments has passed, the CEO of the Malta Chamber has warned. Marthese…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 28 August 2024

Morning Briefing Two fatal traffic incidents on Tuesday A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car in Qormi on Tuesday afternoon. According to police reports, the accident happened…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 27 August 2024

Morning Briefing Malta Chamber wants cap on non-EU workers that businesses can employ The Malta Chamber has proposed a cap on the percentage of non-EU workers that businesses can employ,…

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ELT Sector In Danger Due To Declined Visas

The constant high rate of denial of visas to English language learners from non-EU countries, particularly from Turkey, Brazil, Colombia and Japan is hurting the ELT sector now and into…

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GO Registers €14.3m in Profit in First Six Months of 2024

GO plc has published its interim financial report for the first half of 2024 showing revenue of €113.5 million which led to a consolidated profit before tax of €14.3 million…

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GO Launches VoLTE, Marking a Major Milestone in Mobile Technology Evolution

GO is proud to announce the launch of Voice over 4G LTE (VoLTE), a significant advancement in mobile technology that transforms how customers experience mobile communication. With this launch, GO…

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ATTO Welcomes Malta’s Role on EU Transport Committee

ATTO, Malta’s Association of Tractor and Trailer Operators has welcomed the fact that Malta will now have a direct role on the European Commission’s Transport Committee. “The fact that Malta…

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McDonald’s Sliema Restaurant Now Open

Premier Restaurants Malta has reopened its popular Sliema restaurant at Tigne’ Creek on July 12, showcasing a contemporary new design, following a major upgrade which required its temporary closure earlier…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 21 July 2024

Morning Briefing Enemalta installs 14 generators to battle power cuts Enemalta has installed 14 diesel-powered generators in various locations across Malta to address another power-cut crisis during a heatwave. Executive…

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Malta participates in operation against international art trafficking leading to 85 arrests

The eighth edition of an operation against international art trafficking, codenamed ‘Pandora’, saw the involvement of customs and law enforcement authorities from 25 countries including Malta. Led by Spain (Guardia…

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Metsola re-elected President of the European Parliament

Maltese MEP Roberta Metsola was re-elected as President of the European Parliament for the next two years and a half. In the first plenary session of the tenth legislature, Metsola,…

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Express Trailers Completes New Cross Dock Project

Express Trailers has inaugurated a new €600,000 investment in a third temperature-controlled warehouse and a new cross-dock facility for the loading and unloading of pharmaceutical cargo in temperature-controlled environments. Both…

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FELTOM Appoints New CEO

The Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations in Malta (FELTOM) has announced the appointment of Jessica Rees-Jones as its new Chief Executive Officer. She succeeds Caroline Tissot, who served as…

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FELTOM Publishes English Language Travel Industry Report 2023

According to the FELTOM survey, conducted by Deloitte, FELTOM-affiliated schools have reported increases in total revenue in 2023 of 10.9% compared to 2019. According to the report, tuition revenue per…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 15 June 2024

Morning Briefing PN wins Mosta, Siġġiewi councils, Labour wins by 20,000 votes overall The Nationalist Party had another good day at the counting hall enjoying gains in most localities and…

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Updated: Election Watch – Malta’s candidates first count votes announced – Reports

Update 2155 Malta selects its representatives in the next European Election. Roberta Metsola, David Casa, Peter Agius were elected for the PN, and Alex Agius Saliba, Daniel Attard, and Thomas…

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Huge Potential for Capital Markets as Deposits by Households Reach €20 Billion

The instrumental role of capital markets in supporting Malta’s economic progress in recent years and their potential to help the country to pursue substantial investments necessary for sustained growth found…

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European Commission Post: Politico’s Pick for Malta’s Candidate

Miriam Dalli has been named by the influential international news outlet Politico as Malta’s favoured candidate for a European Commission post when top European jobs will be up for grabs…

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The Maltese High Commission in London owes over £700,000 in unpaid traffic charges, the United States tops the list with £14 million

The Maltese High Commission in London has racked up more than £700,00 in unpaid traffic charges, though this is far from the most among the embassies and diplomatic missions in…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 15 May 2024

Morning Briefing PM defends CBM Governor, sees no reason for resignation Prime Minister Robert Abela said that that he will not dismiss Edward Scicluna, despite the Central Bank Governor facing…

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Deputy PM resigns in wake of Vitals charges / Malta News Briefing – Friday 10 May 2024

Updated 1403 - Fearne resigns Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne has stepped down from his government position due to facing fraud charges linked to the hospitals deal. Fearne announced his…

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Politico reports MEPs doubt on Malta’s Commission nominee Fearne over criminal charges

Members of the European Parliament’s health committeehave questioned the nomination of Maltese Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne for the post of European commissioner after it emerged he will face criminal…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 8 May 2024

Updated 1300 'We will not accept this' - Law students slam PM's criticism of judiciary Law students protested outsidethe law courts, criticising Prime Minister Robert Abela's statements for allegedly pitting…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 7 May 2024

Morning Briefing PN wants immediate publication of Vitals inquiry Opposition leader Bernard Grech has urged the Attorney General to provide him with a copy of the hospitals inquiry report, highlighting…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 6 May 2024

Updated 1300 National Bank shareholders want €1.4 billion in compensation Shareholders of the former National Bankof Malta are seeking €1.4 billion in compensation, challenging a court decision that awarded them…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 5 May 2024

UPDATE: Who is the establishment? Both party leaders refer to the 'establishment' in their Sunday speeches Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the people in Malta's south know exactly who…

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How historic Valletta aims to hit net zero by cutting pollution from cruise ships and cars

By Ben Payton Few European cities can match Valletta for architectural splendour. The capital of Malta was built in the 16th century by the Knights of St John, the Catholic…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 28 April 2024

Morning Briefing Contractors form own lobby group, detach from developers Builders and contractors have launched their own association to secure representation in industry discussions. The Association of Builders and Contractors…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 27 April 2024

Updated 1230 Chamber slams fraud benefits pardon The Malta Chamber stated on Saturday that the presidential pardon granted to individuals involved in social benefit fraud further strengthens a culture of…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 25 April 2024

Morning Briefing Distribution of voting documents to start Saturday The Electoral Commission has announced that police officers would commence the door-to-door distribution of voting documents starting Saturday, April 27. These…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 23 April 2024

Update 1300 Hili Ventures subsidiary 1923 Investments sees revenue grow to €282 million: 1923 Investments plc, asubsidiary of Hili Ventures, released its 2023 financial report, highlighting robust performance, notably inPoland.…

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Third McDonald’s Awarded Autism-Friendly Label

McDonald’s restaurant in Għargħur is the third McDonald’s restaurant in Malta featuring a Quiet Space – a dedicated room within the restaurant purposely designed for children and people with autism…

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Israel summons Maltese envoy, countries that voted for full Palestinian UN status

Israel will summon ambassadors of six of the 12 countries that voted for full Palestinian UN membership “for a protest talk”, eve after the United States vetoed the membership bid…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 22 April 2024

Updated 1300 Malta cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions by almost 60%: Malta joined the International EnergyAgency's General Assembly in Abu Dhabi, with over 1,300 global participants. Minister Miriam Dalliemphasised…

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Malta will continue strengthening UN-OSCE collaboration, Chair-in-Office Borg tells UN Security Council

The United Nations and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe are mutually reinforcing institutions, each playing a complementary role in the pursuit of peace and security, said the…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 20 April 2024

Morning Briefing 20 deaths at workplace in 2022, 2023 The National Statistics Office (NSO) reported 20 workplacefatalities in 2022 and 2023, according to the Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA).…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 19 April 2024

Single Market should consider smaller states' needs - PM Prime Minister Robert Abela stressed at an EU leaders' meeting that the Single Market should not be uniform and should factor…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 18 April 2024

Morning Briefing Government proposes to cut the time crimes are shown on conduct sheets The government is proposing that individuals imprisoned for various offences would have their records expunged in…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 17 April 2024

Morning Briefing Court expert could not identify who tampered with car odometers A digital forensics expert assigned to investigate odometer tampering in imported Japanese used cars testified that he could…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 13 April 2024

Morning Briefing Cassola makes claims of fuel theft at Transport Malta Arnold Cassola, an independent MEP candidate, reported that two high-ranking officials at Transport Malta are under investigation for suspected…

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Little girl among nine migrants that drowned in Malta’s SAR area

Nine migrants including a little girl died in waters within Malta's search and rescue zone on Wednesday while another 22 were rescued, the Italian Coast Guard said. It said that…

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Poland is biggest economic beneficiary of EU from post-2004 entrants: report

Poland was the biggest beneficiary of EU membership among all countries in the region that joined the Community in 2004 and beyond. Between 2004 and 2022, the country’s GDP doubled,…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 4th April 2024

Morning Briefing TM explores possibility of reducing age for moped driving licence Transport Malta is exploring the possibility of reducing the minimum age requirement for obtaining a moped driving license…

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Earthquake in Greece causes tremors across Malta

Tremors were felt across Malta on Friday morning, as a 5.8 magnitude earthquake described as 'moderately strong' was reported in Greece. The Times of Malta reported rooms shaking and waking…

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GO surpasses record 2022 performance with exceptional 2023 results

GO’s Chief Executive Officer Nikhil Patil described 2023 as “a transformational year for bringing our Purpose of Driving a digital Malta to life. We have been firing all cylinders to…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 20 March 2024

Morning Briefing Malta's air pollution double recommended levels A recent report reveals that Malta's air contains more than twice the recommended levels of pollutants set by the World Health Organization…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 18 March 2024

Morning Briefing Health Minister opens to 'doctor-assisted dying' in exceptional cases Surgeon and newly-appointed health minister Jo Etienne Abela has expressed support to doctor-assisted dying in exceptional cases, he said…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 14 March 2024

Updated 1300 Working population up by 3.4% In the fourth quarter of last year, employment reached 305,218, up by 3.4% compared to the previous year, representing 64.4% of the population…

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Malta among countries who participated in Europewide police operation against depictions of child sexual abuse

Malta was one of the countries that participated in a Europol coordinated operation child sexual abuse that led to the arrest of over 50 people. The foundation of the operation…

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The Interplay Between ESG and Succession Planning in Maltese Family Businesses

Simon Schembri is a Partner within the Corporate Department of Ganado Advocates and Philip Mifsud is a Senior Associate within the Corporate Department of Ganado Advocates. The acronym ESG (which…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 5 March 2024

Updated 1215 European prosecutor opened four new investigations in 2023: The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has initiated four new investigations in Malta, amounting to an estimated €30 million in…

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