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Man dies in early morning traffic incident / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 28 October 2023

Updated 1300 Man dies in early morning traffic incident In the early hours of Saturday morning, a pedestrian, aged 25, lost his life when struck by a car on the…

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Ukraine to rally support at Malta talks, sees no cracks in allied backing

By Tom Balmforth Oct 27 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's top diplomatic adviser said officials from up to 70 nations will meet in Malta to discuss Ukraine's vision for peace…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 27 October 2023

Updated 1230 Caritas calls for measures to reduce income inequality: Caritas, in its recommendations for the 2024 Budget called for initiatives that reduce income inequality, foster a better social environment,…

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Enemalta replaces CEO / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 26 October 2023

Updated 1225 FIAU rules out immediate changes to ‘unconstitutional’ fines: FIAU does not currently intend to modify the manner in which it imposes its administrative penalties, a practice that the…

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Change in corporate tax reform major concern for investors – survey / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 25 October 2023

Updated 1205 Change in corporate tax reform major concern for investors - EYThe primary concerns for foreign investors in Malta, as highlighted by the EY Malta Attractiveness Survey, include impending…

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Malta’s dependency on food and the challenges of supply chain

David Fleri Soler, Chair of Logistics and Supply Chain Section, Malta Chamber One aspect of our country as an island nation that seemingly continues to go unnoticed, but is of…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 24 October 2023

Updated 1200 Current influx of foreign workers cannot be sustained – Fin Min: Finance Minister Clyde Caruana insisted that the country cannot sustain the ongoing influx of foreign workers. He…

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Charting an economic model based on quality

Over the past couple of years, particularly while Malta was on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list and following delisting, the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) sat down…

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The family business as a brand

In football, the equity of some of the most successful clubs, as with the longevity of their prestige, was never built on trophies or on the elevated status of some…

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Appeals Court confirms annulment of hospital deal / Malta News Briefing – Monday 23 October 2023

Updated 1105 Government, PN react to Steward court decision In immediate reactions to the Court decision handed out this morning, Government said that it did not wait for the conclusion…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 22 October 2023

Morning Briefing New dentistry clinic inagurated in Gozo Prime Minister Robert Abela officially opened a Dentistry Clinic in Għajnsielem, Gozo. The clinic is equipped with advanced facilities, offering valuable educational…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 21 October 2023

Updated 1300 Labour MEP says large importers not allowing smaller firms to lower prices Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba s that small importers in Malta were selling products at approximately…

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Malta to host next round of Ukraine peace discussions / Malta News Briefing – Friday 20 October 2023

Updated 130 Malta to host next round of Ukraine peace discussions: Malta has agreed to host the upcoming round of discussions within the Ukraine Peace Formula Initiative, as per the…

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Malta raises concern on impact of ETS on maritime industry / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 19 October 2023

Updated 1215 Malta raises concern on impact of ETS on maritime industry The European Commission has accepted a a proposal jointly advanced by Malta and other member states to conduct…

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PM reaffirms Malta’s position on Israel-Hamas conflict – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 18 October 2023

Updated 1300 PM reaffirms Malta's position on Israel-Hamas conflict: Malta condemned unequivocally the action taken by the terrorist group Hamas and while acknowledging the right of Israel to defend itself…

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Migrant’s drowning in Mediterranean prompts criticism of Malta’s rescue policies

A passenger on a rubber boat adrift in the Mediterranean Sea called a rescue hotline on June 23 to plead for help. The boat – carrying 14 migrants from the…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 15 October 2023

Morning Briefing Malta needs more resources to investigate fraud - European prosecutor European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi called on Malta to allocate more police resources to assist in the investigation…

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PM calls for accountability, seriousness in construction industry / Malta News Briefing – Friday 13 October 2023

Updated 1300 PM calls for accountability, seriousness in construction industry Prime Minister Robert Abela stressed the need for accountability, seriousness, and respect in the construction sector during the Malta Developers…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 11 October 2023

Updated 1245 Government initiates process to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to become Mayors The government has initiated the legislative process aimed at allowing local councillors aged 16 or 17 to…

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Property sales decline by almost a quarter / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 10 October 2023

Updated 1300 Property sales decline by almost a quarter: In September, property transactions continued to mirror recent trends, with a decrease in the number of finalised property deeds compared to…

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Seven Maltese to be evacuated from Israel / Malta News Briefing – Monday 9th October 2023

Updated 1300 Seven Maltese to be evacuated from Israel Seven Maltese citizens who were in Israel will soon be returning to Malta, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said. These individuals had…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 8 October 2023

Morning Briefing Economy Minister seeks better ties with Saudi Economy Minister Silvio Schembri engaged with Saudi investors in Riyadh while attending an international conference centered on the global postal sector.…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 7 October 2023

Updated 1200 Baby among seven injured in Zabbar crash The Times of Malta reports that six people, including four children and a baby just four months old, were rushed to…

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Malta jails Libyan hijack accomplice

VALLETTA (Reuters) - A supporter of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi who was involved in the hijacking of an aircraft to Malta in 2016 has been jailed for 10 years…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 4th October 2023

Morning Briefing Insurers want drivers who got licence through political help to retake test The Malta Insurance Association said that individuals who obtained their driver's license through political intervention should…

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‘New’ Air Malta to fly from March 31 – Malta News Briefing – Monday 2nd October 2023

Updated 1600 - 'New' Air Malta to fly from March 31 - PM On March 31 next year, a fresh national airline, still carrying the name Air Malta, will embark…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 1 October 2023

Morning Briefing Better stipends for AI, social work students The Education Ministry has revealed that students enrolled in various courses, such as social work, Earth Systems, and Artificial Intelligence, will…

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Malta: Deficit drops to just over €90m in August

Government’s Consolidated Fund at the end of August 2023 reported a deficit of €90.2 million by the end of August. Between January and August 2023, Recurrent Revenue amounted to €4,157.6…

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Med9 leaders meet on migration in Malta

The leaders of nine Mediterranean and southern European countries, including France’s Emmanuel Macron and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, meet Friday in Malta for talks set to focus on migration. The summit…

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Malta News Briefing – Thursday 28 September 2023

Morning Briefing Media group calls on Parliament to act on media billsParliament has been asked to establish a select committee tasked with listening to input from the public concerning media…

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Govt launches Pre-Budget Document / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 27 September 2023

Updated 1230 Pre-Budget Launch: Emphasis on debt reduction, no details on tax reform: Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has launched Government's Pre-Budget Document for 2024. In a detailed presentation to social…

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New sectoral agreement for nurses signed – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 26 September 2023

Updated 1230 New sectoral agreement for nurses signed: A new sectoral agreement for nurses, midwives and ECG technicians was signed, marking the end of prolonged negotiations and labour disputes. Prime…

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Maltese sentiment highlights challenging Budget 2024

The recent Eurobarometer survey for Malta provides crucial insights into the prevailing mood, particularly as the upcoming Budget 2024 looms on the horizon. The economic landscape in Malta, a primary…

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Global Hospitality Group ACCOR Brings Its Handwritten Collection Brand to Malta

Number 11, Urban Hotel in St. Julian’s is the first Maltese hotel to form part of this newly launched Handwritten brand. Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with more than 5,500…

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Take-out prices drive Maltese inflation in August – NSO

In August 2023, the annual rate of inflation as measured by the RPI was 4.0 per cent, down from 4.7 per cent in July 2023. Fresh NSO data shows that…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 25 September 2023

Updated 1330 Former Maltese Premier League player convicted of money-laundering Sunday Eboh, a former player in the Malta Premier League, has been convicted of money laundering in connection with a…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 23 September 2023

Morning Briefing Malta calls on Russia to withdraw from Ukrainian territory Addressing the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Robert Abela strongly condemned Russia's ongoing disregard for international law through its…

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25% of Maltese businesses employ TCNs – Malta News Briefing – Friday 22nd September 2023

Updated 25% of Maltese businesses employ TCNs: According to a Eurobarometer survey addressing skills shortages and recruitment in SMEs, approximately 25% of businesses in Malta employ individuals from countries outside…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 19 September 2023

Updated 1300 Inflation drops to below EU average: In August, Malta's annual inflation rate dropped to 5.0%, down from the previous month's 5.6%, resulting in a decrease that once again…

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China, Malta to work together to promote China-EU ties; China’s Wang Yi heads to Russia

BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) - China and Malta have agreed to work together to promote China-European Union cooperation, Chinese state media said on Monday. China hopes Malta would continue to…

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Fitch re-affirms Malta A+ rating / Malta News Briefing – Sunday 17 September 2023

Morning Briefing Fitch re-affirms Malta A+ rating Credit rating agency Fitch has re-affirmed Malta's A+ credit rating with a 'stable' outlook. According to Fitch, Malta's credit rating is underpinned by…

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Budget 2024 to be announced on Oct 30 / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 16 September 2023

Updated 1215 Budget 2024 to be announced on October 30 The Budget for 2024 will be presented on October 30, Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced. Abela said on social…

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Negotiations on Air Malta reaching end – Fin Min / Malta News Briefing – Thursday 14 September 2023

Updated 1220 Negotiations on Air Malta reaching end - Fin Min: Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has indicated that negotiations between the Maltese government and the European Commission concerning the future…

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Medical Council not investigating benefit fraud racket yet / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 12 September 2023

Updated 1220 Discussions on temping agencies at advanced stage - Parl Sec The government is in advanced discussions about regulating temping agencies, according to parliamentary secretary for social dialogue, Andy…

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Malta News Briefing / Sunday 10 September 2023

NewsUpdate Benefits for Kickbacks A man who received illicit disability money says a Labour Party canvasser and a former minister’s aide lured him into the benefits fraud racket, in return…

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OFM Soup Kitchen awarded European Citizen’s Prize 2023 for Malta

The OFM Soup Kitchen was formally awarded the European Citizen’s Prize 2023 for Malta, awarded each year by the European Parliament. The award ceremony was held at the Soup Kitchen’s…

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GO’s €100 million True Fibre Network To Reach 100% of the Island By End 2024

Malta well on path to being amongst the first EU state to reach nationwide coverage by end 2024. GO has announced that 75% of households and 80% of businesses can…

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Malta: GDP grows by 3.9% in second quarter

Provisional estimates published by the NSO indicate that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2023 amounted to €4.7 billion, registering an increase of €416.9 million, or…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 5 September 2023

Morning Briefing Economy grows 3.9% in Q2 Provisional estimates published by the NSO indicate that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2023 amounted to €4.7 billion,…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 4 September 2023

Updated 1205 Chamber rails out against power abuse and clientelism In a strongly-worded statement, the Malta Chamber said that systematic abuses are incurring substantial costs in public funds that could…

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Jomic Calleja placed on Europol’s most-wanted register – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 30 August 2023

Updated 1210 Jomic Calleja placed on Europol's most-wanted registerJomic Calleja Maatouk, a convicted importer of explosives, has been added to Europol's register of Europe's most sought-after fugitives following his disappearance…

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Malta: Mergers and acquisitions expected to bounce back in 2024

The mergers and acquisitions in Malta is experiencing a temporary slump, attributed to several factors including high interest rates, stringent regulatory environments, and increased foreign direct investment scrutiny. Dr Simon…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 29 August 2023

Updated 1200 Major police raid yields 67 arrests on drugs, illegal residency and prostitution A series of three police operations yielded significant outcomes including the discovery of drugs, apprehension of…

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Long-term vision needed for Gozo’s sustainable growth

by James Vella Clark, Communications Manager, Corporate ID Group With a population of nearly 40,000, Gozo is facing critical challenges that demand long-term vision and decisive action according to Daniel…

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Trump DC trial set for March 2024, in thick of GOP presidential fight

Donald Trump will stand trial in March 2024 for trying to overturn his 2020 presidential election defeat, one day before Republican voters in more than a dozen U.S. states will decide whether…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 27 August 2023

Morning Briefing Bank account closure should be decision of last resort - Arbiter Financial Services Arbiter Alfred Mifsud said that a bank must resort to closing a client's account only…

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Debt levels reach €9.4bn despite deficit decrease / Malta News Briefing – Friday 25 August 2023

Debt reaches €9.4bn despite deficit decrease - NSO By the end of July 2023, the Government’s Consolidated Fund reported a deficit of €302.4 million, the NSO said today. Compared to…

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