19

Dec

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 19 December 2023

Update 1145 Government says European Commission approves Malta update on energy plan Malta's draft update to the National Energy and Plan, initially introduced in 2019, has received positive feedback from…

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17

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 17 November 2023

Morning Briefing Sicily by Car offices raided in fraud investigation Officers from the financial crime unit conducted a raid on the Sicily by Car rental franchise as part of an…

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16

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 16 December 2023

Morning Briefing Government to buy five properties used by band clubs The government is moving forward with plans to acquire an additional five properties as part of its initiative to…

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15

Dec

GDP expected to grow at more moderate pace -CBM / Malta News Briefing – Friday 15 December 2023

Updated1300 GDP expected to grow at more moderate pace -CBMMalta's GDP is anticipated to experience a growth of3.8% in 2024, slightly decreasing to 3.6% in 2025 and further to 3.3%…

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15

Dec

Dr Ann Fenech including among Lloyds List Shipping Industry’s most influential people

The Malta Maritime Forum proudly congratulates Dr Ann Fenech, on her inclusion, once again, amongst the Lloyds List Shipping Industry’s most influential people. Typically, in its 2023 Edition Fourteen, The…

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14

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 14 December 2023

Morning Briefing Sofia parents awarded major Republic Day honour This year's Republic Day honours list features the parents of Jean Paul Sofia, a victim of a construction collapse. They have…

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13

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 13 December 2023

Morning Briefing Court rules against release of site next to Miriam Pace's collapsed house A court ruling on Tuesday barred the release of a site—where excavation led to a fatal…

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12

Dec

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 12 December 2023

Updated 1240 Opposition takes State Advocate to court over inaction on Vitals deal On Tuesday, the Oppositionbrought the State Advocate to court, contending that he must recover the embezzled funds…

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11

Dec

Record Year For GO’s People Strategy; GO Acknowledged As Top Employer In Malta

2023 has been a remarkable year for GO and its people following the introduction of a number of innovative people wellness policies and initiatives aimed at making GO a great…

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11

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Monday 11 December 2023

Morning Briefing PN to take legal action to recover "stolen millions" Opposition Leader Bernard Grech and PN MP Adrian Delia have declared their intention to take legal action to recover…

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10

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 10 December 2023

Morning Briefing Malta expresses concern on Irish gambling bill According to the Irish Times, Malta has raised concerns about specific parts of a proposed Irish legislation that it believes jeopardize…

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08

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Friday 8 December 2023

Morning Briefing Enemalta to fast track new cables proejct Enemalta has announced its intention to expedite a project involving the installation of 70 kilometers of electricity cables following a series…

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07

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 7 December 2023

Morning Briefing PM laments actions of foundation seeking to evict Gozitan families PM Robert Abela has strongly criticised a foundation he described as "multimillionaire," accusing it of attempting to profit…

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06

Dec

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 6 December 2023

Updated 1300 Vast majority of Maltese expect standard of living to worsen – Eurobarometer:According to aEurobarometer survey, a significant majority of Maltese citizens anticipate a decline in their standardof living…

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05

Dec

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 5 December 2023

Updated 1250 Chamber welcomes building permits term extension, points to anomaliesThe government's choice toprolong building permits by three years for those expiring between November 10, 2023, and December31, 2024, has…

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03

Dec

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 3 December 2023

Morning Briefing Energy Minister highlights plight of rising sea levels at COP28 Energy Minister Miriam Dalli highlighted the importance of safeguarding the rights of states in the face of rising…

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02

Dec

Malta Seeks Offshore Potential for Green Energy Expansion, PM Tells COP28 / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 2 December 2023

Updated 1140 Malta Seeks Offshore Potential for Green Energy Expansion, PM Tells COP28 During the COP28 summit, Prime Minister Robert Abela highlighted Malta's commitment to diversify its energy sources towards…

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02

Dec

OSCE limps through another year as Russia relents on veto

SKOPJE, Dec 1 (Reuters) - The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) should continue to function for another year as frequent holdout Russia joined others on Friday in…

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02

Dec

 Russia fails to get re-elected to UN ship agency’s governing council; Malta re-elected

LONDON - Russia on Friday failed to win enough votes for re-election to the United Nation's shipping agency's governing council after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had urged countries not to…

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01

Dec

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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30

Nov

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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29

Nov

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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28

Nov

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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28

Nov

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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28

Nov

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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27

Nov

‘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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26

Nov

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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26

Nov

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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25

Nov

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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24

Nov

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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22

Nov

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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21

Nov

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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19

Nov

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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18

Nov

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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17

Nov

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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17

Nov

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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16

Nov

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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16

Nov

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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14

Nov

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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14

Nov

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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13

Nov

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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12

Nov

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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10

Nov

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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09

Nov

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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07

Nov

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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06

Nov

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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06

Nov

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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05

Nov

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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04

Nov

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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02

Nov

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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01

Nov

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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31

Oct

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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31

Oct

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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31

Oct

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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30

Oct

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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30

Oct

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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29

Oct

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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