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Malta: Man found guilty of defiling his daughters

L-Orizzont reports that a man has been sentenced to four years in jail after being found guilty of defiling his daughters aged 12 and 17. The father admitted to the…

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Malta: Former MFSA chief says he was not pressured into resigning

The Independent reports on the testimony of Joseph Cuschieri, who said he resigned out of his own free will from CEO of the Financial Services Authority. The resignation came on…

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Malta: Bishop Mario Grech to address Pope in Saturday’s consistory

In-Nazzjon says that Bishop Mario Grech will address Pope Francis on behalf of the new Cardinals in the consistory on Saturday. The former Bishop of Gozo will lead another 12…

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Malta: Rise in mental health patients receiving community care

L-Orizzont says that the number of long-term residents at Mount Carmel hospital has decreased ‘drastically’ since 2014, as more patients are being referred to treatment in the community. The information…

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Malta: Tumas Group looking into Hilton Evian-les-Baines claims

The Independent speaks to the chairman of Tumas Group about claims that Yorgen Fenech paid for stays at the Hilton Evian-les-Bains for Joseph Muscat and Edward Zammit Lewis. The chair…

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Malta: Konrad Mizzi signal he will not collaborate with public inquiry

The Times quotes a statement by former minister Konrad Mizzi who said that the Caruana Galizia public inquiry has been politicised and indicated that he will not cooperate. Mizzi was…

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Malta: Retailers anticipate a rise in sales this week

L-Orizzont says that retailers are upbeat about Black Friday after a difficult year. Chamber of SMEs CEO Abigail Mamo said that, while sales performance will not be comparable with last…

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Malta: Closure of bars and clubs extends into December

The Times leads with an announcement by the Prime Minister that bars and clubs will remain closed beyond the end of November. Robert Abela said that it was a difficult…

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Malta: Black Friday 2020 launched

The Malta Business Weekly announces the opening of Black Friday by the Chamber of SMEs. The president of the Chamber, Paul Abela, said that businesses are promoting online sales more…

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Malta: Investigators pursuing new leads in Caruana Galizia case

The Independent follows the testimony of Superintendent Keith Arnaud in the Caruana Galizia public inquiry on Wednesday. The investigator said that new leads have emerged in the case that could…

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Malta: Joseph Cuschieri resigns from Financial Services watchdog CEO

Business Today reports that Financial Services Authority CEO Joseph Cuschieri has resigned following an internal investigation into a trip to Las Vegas with businessman Yorgen Fenech in 2018. Keep in…

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Malta: Oliver Friggieri given state funeral

In-Nazzjon reports on the state funeral for Professor Oliver Firggieri and quotes Archbishop Charles Scicluna who said that the intellectual was a man of modesty whose words never caused suffering.…

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Malta: Superyacht register grows into world’s largest

L-Orizzont quotes Transport Minister Ian Borg who said that Malta now has the biggest superyacht register in the world. There are 850 yachts of a length of more than 24…

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Malta: Police bust smuggling cell with links to international crime

Malta Today reports that criminal lawyer Arthur Azzopardi and accountant Chris Baldacchino were among ten people arrested in an anti-smuggling sting on Monday. Investigators believe the illegal ring had ties…

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Malta: Five Covid-19 casualties in one day

In-Nazzjon reports that five Covid-19 patients died on Tuesday aged between 75 and 88. The paper says that the number of victims rose to 122 since the start of the…

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Malta: A quarter of inner harbour area students skipped school in a month

The Times quotes a report showing that over a quarter of children enrolled in schools in the inner harbour area have played truant between October and November. Another 17 percent…

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Malta: Day of national mourning for Oliver Friggieri

The Independent leads with a government announcement declaring Wednesday a day of mourning in remembrance of Professor Oliver Friggieri who died on Saturday. The state funeral for the intellectual will…

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Malta: Girl still missing after 44 days

In-Nazzjon covers a vigil by Malta Can Association to raise awareness about a seven-year-old girl who was abducted by her biological mother 44 days ago. The girl has been in…

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Malta: Death rate of Covid-19 patients in ITU stands at 60 percent

The Times quotes figures showing that six in ten Covid-19 patients who are taken into intensive care die from the disease despite the ventilators. Published by Mater Dei doctors, the…

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Malta: Retail sector confident ahead of Black Friday

The Independent speaks to CME Chamber CEO Abigail Mamo who said that businesses expect to see a rise in sales on Black Friday, despite the pandemic. Mamo said that families…

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Malta: Silvio Parnis feels hurt by Cabinet reshuffle

L-Orizzont leads with an interview with government MP Silvio Parnis who said that his political career is coming to an end because he cannot ‘help people’ any longer. The former…

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Malta: Psychologist warns about social media risks for adults

The Independent publishes an interview with school psychologist Darlinka Barbara who said that overconsumption of social media is not an issue only among teens, but adults as well. She warned…

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Malta: Religious order gives its blessing to defrock jailed priest

The Times reports that the Franciscan Order in Rome to which jailed former parish priest Donald Bellizzi belongs, has made a formal request for Pope Francis to defrock the cleric.…

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Malta: Government MP announces he will not contest next election

In-Nazzjon picks up a social media post by government MP Silvio Parnis who said he will not contest the next general election. The former Parliamentary Secretary for Active Ageing was…

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Malta: Rise in hate crime complaints in second quarter

L-Orizzont says that the Hate Crime and Speech Unit received more than 300 reports since it was set up in October last year. The unit saw a surge in complaints…

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Malta: Ministerial roles for newly co-opted MPs

Illum reports on Robert Abela’s Cabinet reshuffle on Saturday. Justyne Caruana has been reinstated Minister while Silvio Parnis has lost the job, new MPs Miriam Dalli and Clyde Caruana have…

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Malta: Charles Polidano owes nearly €40 million to the taxman

The Sunday Times says that the Inland Revenue Department has filed judicial acts against construction magnate Charles Polidano ordering him to pay around €40 million in outstanding taxes or face…

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Malta: Roberta Metsola pursuing EU migration decision by end of year

The Independent on Sunday carries an interview with European Parliament vice president Roberta Metsola who said she will use her new role to keep migration at the top of the…

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Malta: Oliver Friggieri passes away

Il-Mument announces the death of Professor Oliver Friggieri on Saturday which, it reports, has shocked the country. The paper carries reactions to the news and says that Friggieri will forever…

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Malta: PM prioritises diversity in new Cabinet

Kullħadd quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who said that the new Cabinet unveiled on Saturday characterises a diverse but unified government. Abela said that his priority was to raise the…

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Malta: Multiple cases of wage discrimination against persons with special needs

It-Torċa reports on cases of wage discrimination against persons with disability. Employers defended the difference by arguing that people with special needs have less responsibilities and that they require more…

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Malta: Prime Minister announces Cabinet reshuffle

Malta Today publishes details of a Cabinet reshuffle announced by the government on Saturday. The paper says that underperforming ministers were taken off their portfolios and, in Silvio Parnis’ case,…

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Malta: Former Jobsplus CEO touted for finance minister

L-Orizzont says that newly co-opted MP Clyde Caruana is favourite to be appointed Finance Minister when Edward Scicluna steps down at the end of the year. Caruana is the Prime…

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Malta: Motive behind Caruana Galizia murder remains unclear to investigators

The Times follows the testimony of Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà before the Caruana Galizia public inquiry during which he said that investigators are still trying to determine a motive for…

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Malta: Sliema double murder suspect pleads not guilty

The Independent says that Jesper Kristiansen, the third man accused of involvement in the killing of Ivor Maciejowski and Chris Pandolfino in August, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The…

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Malta: Bernard Grech stresses on need for quality based sustainable economy

In-Nazzjon reports on a visit by PN Leader Bernard Grech to transportation company eCabs on Friday. Grech said that the party wants an economy based on quality not quantity, which…

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Malta: Revamped citizenship-by-investment rules out today

The Independent says that new rules for the passport by investment scheme will be published today, granting citizenship after three years of residency. Parliamentary Secretary Alex Muscat said the government…

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Malta: Edward Scicluna to be made Central Bank Governor

The Times reports that Finance Minister Edward Scicluna will step down at the end of the year to be assigned Central Bank Governor. A statement by the government thanked Scicluna…

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Malta: Danish man suspect in Sliema murder extradited from Spain

In-Nazzjon leads with the extradition of a Danish man accused with involvement in the killing of Chris Pandolfino and Ivor Maciejowski in August. Jesper Kristiansen was arrested by the police…

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Malta: Inquiry clears prison administration from any liability for deaths

L-Orizzont says that magisterial inquiries into deaths of prison inmates have exonerated the prison administration of any culpability. The latest case in a series of deaths happened this week when…

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Malta: MIA named Best Airport by international body

Business Today reports that Malta International Airport won the Best Airport Award and the HR Excellence Award at this year’s edition of the Airports Council International. MIA CEO Alan Borg…

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Malta: Medical Association opposes judicial protest against health authorities

In-Nazzjon leads with a statement by the Medical Association expressing disagreement with a judicial protest filed by 62 individuals on Tuesday accusing the Health Minister and the public Health Superintendent…

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Malta: Former parish priest jailed for sexual abuse on minor

The Times reports that a priest who was found guilty of defiling a minor was originally accused of another two cases. The courts imposed a protection order in favour of…

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Malta: Finance Malta chairman says illegitimate business does not pay

The Malta Business Weekly quotes Finance Malta chairman Rudolph Psaila who said that penalties for illegitimate business in Malta are greater than any rewards. He was speaking at an event…

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Malta: GWU wants minimum wage rate set at two-thirds the gross medium

L-Orizzont covers a meeting between the General Workers Union and Minister Carmelo Abela about the EU Directive on minimum wage. The union insisted on a minimum wage rate of 60…

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Malta: Minister justifies inauguration of incomplete roads

The Independent questions the minister for infrastructure about a series of inaugurations of incomplete road projects. Minister Ian Borg defended the decisions and said that the government announces the opening…

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Malta: Opposition cries foul over persons of trust bill

The Times reports on criticism by the opposition of a bill seeking to remove persons of trust from the public and civil service. Moved in parliament by the Justice Minister,…

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Malta: Bernard Grech says PN committed to financial services sector

In-Nazzjon follows a meeting between PN Leader Bernard Grech and the Institute of Accountants on Tuesday. Grech said the party is committed to restoring Malta’s reputation and protecting the financial…

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Malta: Almost three in ten own or plan to acquire IPTV boxes

Malta Today says that 28 percent of households in Malta have an IPTV installed, while 10 percent of those with a standard pay-tv service intend to acquire one. Police sources…

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Malta: Commissioner Dalli deplores transphobic comments

L-Orizzont carries an interview with EU Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli who condemned attacks transphobic on electoral candidate Angela Coleiro. The Commissioner said that the LBGTIQ+ community is not an…

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Malta: PM non-committal on reopening date for bars

The Independent says that the Prime Minister did not give a definite answer to a question about the expected reopening of bars and clubs on December 1. Robert Abela said…

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Malta: PM plays down Cabinet reshuffle rumours

The Independent quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who said that a Cabinet reshuffle will only be called if it is in the national interest. The Prime Minister was responding to…

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Malta: Covid-19 deaths surpass 100

In-Nazzjon reports that the number of Covid-19 victims has now risen above 100 after three elderly people died from the disease on Monday. There are currently 2,157 registered active cases.…

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Malta: Criminal court to appoint administrator for Keith Schembri’s companies

The Times says that Keith Schembri’s companies will be run by an administrator selected by the criminal court. On Monday, the court turned down an appeal by the attorney general,…

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Malta: PM accuses Opposition Leader of political football amid pandemic

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who appealed for unity to fight the pandemic and criticised Opposition Leader Bernard Grech for ‘politicising’ the death of Covid-19 patient Renald Falzon by…

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Malta: Bernard Grech says PM sent wrong message on pandemic

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who said that people deserve responsible and honest politics, accusing Prime Minister Robert Abela of downplaying the seriousness of the coronavirus. Keep in the…

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Malta: Over 4,500 fined for failure to wear facemasks

L-Orizzont says that more than 4,500 people have been fined for not wearing facemasks since the rules came into effect a month ago. A spokesperson for the Home Affairs Ministry…

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