morning headlines

Cardinal Grech laid to rest at St Peter’s Basilica: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports on the funeral of Maltese Cardinal Prospero Grech on Thursday at the Vatican. The Vice Dean of the College of Cardinals described the late Cardinal as a man…

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President calls for collective effort in new year: The Headlines – The Times

The Times quotes President George Vella who in a televised message on New Year’s Day appealed for a collective effort to overcome the challenges the country is facing. The President…

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Bullying problem is affecting places of work: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont carries an interview with the former president of NGO bBrave who said that the problem of bullying is growing at an alarming pace’. He said that bullying is spreading…

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Facebook language is a menace to Maltese: The Headlines – The Times

The Times publishes findings from an analysis of Maltese language skills among Secondary Education Certificate candidates which concludes that ‘Facebook words’ are to blame for the poor command of spelling.…

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IIP regulator concerned by effects of criticism to scheme: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent quotes the Office of the Regulator of the Individual Investor Programme who said that persistent and ‘highly inconsiderate’ bad publicity in Malta and abroad is resulting in a…

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GWU president calls for radical changes in institutions: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont carries a message by General Workers Union President Victor Carachi who said that the removal of individuals from one role or another is not enough to bring the country…

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Adrian Delia hopes for a ‘normal’ country in 2020: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes a New Year’s message by PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that 2019 was a difficult year for the country but appealed for everyone to put the national…

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IIP scheme surpasses 1,000 successful applications: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent reveals that over 1,000 applicants have successfully obtained Maltese citizenship through the IIP scheme since it was launched. The latest report by the regulator covers figures until the…

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Energy contingency plans costing €150,000 daily: The Headlines – The Times

The Times reports that the interconnector is ‘out of action’ after severe damage to the undersea cables, which Enemata predicts could take months to repair. Meanwhile, alternative power supplies are…

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Alfred Sant takes exception at ‘unfounded’ criticism of Prime Minister: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes PL MEP Alfred Sant who said that any criticism directed at the Prime Minister must be within the parameters of truth. Sant was reacting to comments by Professor…

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Neville Gafa’ left Malta for personal vacation: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports that government employee Neville Gafa’ has left the country on a private holiday. The paper says that Gafa’ has often been seen at Keith Schembri’s residence in Mellieħa…

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Investigators yet to question Yorgen Fenech’s uncle and brother: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent reveals that the police have still not spoken to Yorgen Fenech’s uncle Ray Fenech or brother Franco Fenech. Ray Fenech has been named in court by middleman Melvin…

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Leisure business expected to pick up for NYE: The Headlines – The Times

The Times says that the Chamber of SMEs and the Hotels and Restaurants Union are confident of a strong end to the year for the leisure industry, following a slow…

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Muscat will not entertain allegations about gifts: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes Joseph Muscat who said that he will not reply to allegations made by people who speak ‘half-truths’ but says that he will answer to accusations about gifts accepted…

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PN says Muscat is undermining business: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes a statement by the PN which accuses Joseph Muscat of putting his personal interests ahead of the national ones. The party said that Muscat’s decisions are having a…

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Yorgen Fenech still pursuing presidential pardon: The Headline – The Independent on Sunday

The Independent on Sunday reveals that Yorgen Fenech is still hopeful of being granted a presidential pardon but is ready to request a plea bargain seeking a reduced sentence if…

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Chris Fearne in front in PL leadership race: The Headlines – The Sunday Times

The Sunday Times reports that Chris Fearne’s support in the PL Leadership race remains at a constant 65 percent among eligible voters, two weeks ahead of the election. Senior party…

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2019 from the perspective of Joseph Muscat: The Headlines – Malta Today

Malta Today takes a look back at 2019 which it says took Joseph Muscat from glory to disgrace. The analysis says that the Prime Minister kept ’an explosive secret’ throughout…

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Annus Horribilis for Muscat and the Labour Party: The Headlines – Illum

Illum says that the Labour Party this year achieved the greatest electoral win but was also dealt the greatest blow in the last 30 years. The paper describes 2019 as…

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Average salary tops €20,000 for the first time: The Headlines – Kulħadd

Kulħadd reports that the average pay has risen to over €20,000 according to figures by the National Statistics Office. The paper says that salaries have increased by an average €4,100…

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Malta’s name suffers from Prime Minister’s OCCRP ‘honour’: The Headlines – Il-Mument

Il-Mument says that Malta’s reputation continues to ‘nosedive’ after the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project named Prime Minister Joseph Muscat Person of the Year for corruption. Another story reports…

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Diplomats worried by situation in Libya: The Headlines – It-Torċa

It-Torċa speaks to Maltese citizens in Libya who said that the North African government has lost control of the situation and many are fleeing the country. Diplomats expressed concerns at…

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Muscat bags undesired title by international anti-corruption body: The Headlines – The Times

The Times reports that the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project named Joseph Muscat Person of the Year 2018. The anti-corruption body of investigative journalists said that Muscat ‘failed leadership’…

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Joseph Muscat spotted en route to Dubai: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports that Joseph Muscat left Malta for Dubai on Friday. The paper says that the Prime Minister was spotted at the airport with an escort of eight people including…

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Little merry for retailers this Christmas: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent speaks to GRTU CEO Abigail Mamo who said that the Christmas period has been slower than previous years, including 2008 when the EU was in recession. Mamo named…

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42nd anniversary since Karin Grech tragedy: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont carries a feature about Karin Grech, who was killed by parcel bomb exactly 42 years ago. The paper quotes then Archbishop Michael Gonzi who described the tragedy as the…

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Yorgen Fenech was guest of honour at Girgenti reception: The Headlines – The Times

The Times reveals that Yorgen Fenech was a guest of honour at a party thrown by Joseph Muscat in February this year. The paper says that the businessman gifted the…

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Boy dies in tragic accident in Siġġiewi: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont reports on a boxing day tragedy which claimed the life of a 7-yaer-old boy at a Siġġiewi quarry. The accident happened some time after 7:00 am when the child…

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Repubblika files police report over PM’s €20K watch: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent says that NGO Repubblika has filed a police report over claims that Joseph Muscat accepted a watch worth €20,000 from Yorgen Fenech after the Electrogas consortium won the…

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First L-Istrina edition under George Vella – The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports on this year’s edition of L-Istrina which it says is the first to be held under the patronage of President George Vella. The paper says that PN officials…

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Investigators discovered letters by Fenech to Theuma: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent follows the compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech, during which inspector Kevin Pulis said that six letters addressed to middleman Melvin Theuma were found in the businessman’s possession…

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Enemalta braces itself for further power cuts: The Headlines – The Times

The Times quotes an Enemalta statement which attributed a three-hour power cut on Monday to damage on the interconnector cables between Malta and Sicily. The corporation said that the damage…

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Keith Schembri’s office was not immediately searched by police: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports that the first police search at Keith Schembri’s Castille office took place about 10 days after the former chief of staff was arrested. The paper says no police…

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Caruana Galizia investigation has not been concluded yet: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes inspector Keith Arnaud who told the court on Monday that the ongoing Caruana Galizia investigation has many ‘loose ends’. The paper also says that a request for bail…

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Community Chest Fund manager appeals for L-Istrina generosity: The Headlines – The Independent

The Independent carries an interview with Claire Micallef Pule, manager at the Community Chest Fund Foundation, who urged people to put their differences aside and help those in need through…

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Business coming back to the capital: The Headlines – The Times

The Times speaks to business owners in Valletta who said that sales have picked up in the last fortnight following weeks of protests. Retailers, however, fear that the last-minute surge…

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Muscat praises PL election process: The Headline – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes Joseph Muscat who said that, while the election for a new party leader has united the PL, it had fragmented the PN. Muscat praised the ‘open and civil…

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Fenech attended wedding in Italy with Muscat and Schembri: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that businessman Yorgen Fenech was a guest at the wedding of Pilatus Bank’s chairman in 2015, along with Keith Schembri and Joseph Muscat. The paper says that the…

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Suspicions over failure to locate missing phone: The Headlines – The Independent on Sunday

The Independent on Sunday quotes sources who question the Secret Service’s inability to find Keith Schembri’s phone. The paper says that the police are usually able to locate a missing…

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Yorgen Fenech footed treatment bills for Keith Schembri: The Headlines – Malta Today

Malta Today reveals that Yorgen Fenech paid bills totalling €24,000 for Keith Schembri to receive treatment for an eye tumour in 2016. The paper says that the businessman also accompanied…

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Caruana Galizia investigation risked being thwarted: The Headlines – The Sunday Times

The Sunday Times says that investigators caught self-confessed middleman Melvin Fenech moving key evidence of the Daphne Caruana Galizia plot out of his home just before he was arrested in…

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Rental prices experiencing a dip: The Headlines – It-Torċa

It-Torċa says that there has been ‘downward movements’ in the price of property rentals over the last weeks. The paper reports that landlords are accepting to negotiate lower rents for…

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Seven in ten PL members prefer Chris Fearne: The Headlines – Illum

Illum publishes a survey showing that PL leadership candidate Chris Fearne enjoys just over 70 percent backing among party members, while Robert Abela has almost 30 percent. Fearne musters greater…

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Clashing testimonies in the Egrant inquiry: The Headlines – Kulħadd

Kulħadd publishes details in the Egrant report which recommends criminal action against some of the ‘protagonists’ for giving inconsistent and contradictory testimonies before the magisterial inquiry. The paper also carries…

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Delia blames Muscat for political instability: The Headlines – Il-Mument

Il-Mument quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that the country finds itself in a ‘great political crisis’ for which the government of Joseph Muscat is entirely to blame. Another…

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Both Labour Party leadership contenders express doubts on Police Commisioner – The Headlines – Malta Independent

The Malta Independent also leads with the story about Keith Schembri’s resignation from the Labour Party. In their second story the paper reports about the concerns of Labour leader hopefuls…

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Keith Schembri resigns from Labour Party – The Headlines – Times of Malta

The Times headlines with report that Keith Schembri has resigned from the Labour Party, following internal pressure calling for his resignation. Schembri submitted a letter to Party President Daniel Micallef yesterday,…

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The negative effects of Brexit on Malta will be well-controlled – The Headlines – Business Today

Business Today reports that the negative effects on Malta of Britains departure from the EU will a well-controlled one, even in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to a study…

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MEPs concerned about credibility of investigations into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia – The Headlines – Malta Business Weekly

Business Weekly reads that MEPs are concerned about the credibility of the investigations into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. In a resolution, 581 votes to 26 and 83, the European…

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