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Two Ultra-Runners To Attempt 190 km Round Malta and Gozo in 35 hours

For the first time on Saturday 25th July, two ultra-runners will be tackling the complete coastline of Malta and Gozo with a 190km run that is expected to take 35 hours. Claudio Camilleri and Patrick Tabone…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Thursday 9th July 2020

Updated 1531 - Therese Comodini Cachi touted as Opposition Leader A number of media sources are reporting that Nationalist MP and former MEP Therese Comodini Cachia will be nominated by…

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Malta faces political meltdown – Employers

The Malta Employers’ Association stated that the country faces a political and institutional meltdown unless the two major parties get their respective houses in order. In a statement, the employers…

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Maltese MEPs to propose amendments to EU trucking reforms in bid to protect local industry

Maltese Members of the European Parliament are expected to unanimously support a number of amendments to the so-called Mobility Package during today's Plenary Session in Brussels. Addressing local members of…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Five editorials in print today raise various issues for discussion ranging from the PN's troubles to the reformed IIP programme, and from construction to the importance of print media. The…

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Shipping industry must contribute to climate neutrality, say MEPs

The Commission has put forward a proposal to revise the EU system for monitoring, reporting and verifying CO2 emissions from maritime transport (the “EU MRV Regulation”) and bring it in line…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Wednesday 8th July 2020

Updated 1300 - No new cases of coronavirus Malta registered no new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the Department of Health said. As one person recovered during…

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MEPs call for News Media Fund and boost to cultural sector

A number of MEPs from the major European political parties, have called on the European Union to support the strengthening of democracy by establishing a dedicated News Media Fund. They…

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Investors undettered by Putin’s strengthening of Kremlin control

The prospect of President Vladimir Putin staying in the Kremlin until 2036 does not seem to be deterring buyers of Russia's high-yielding sovereign bonds as investors focus on economic fundamentals and…

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Maltese Editors’ Perpsectives

Weekdays editorials are back with a selection of topics for discussion ranging from the US Presidency to expensive wine, from culture to the health sector. The Times of Malta turns…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Sunday 5th July 2020

Politics Update: PN leader Adrian Delia has pledged to call a meeting of his parliamentary group after MPs called for to meet urgently following claims that he kept in touch…

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Malta: GWU calls for more flexibility in the workplace

It-Torċa quotes General Workers Union secretary general Josef Bugeja who said that a new legislative framework is necessary to provide more flexibility to industrial relations. He said the Covid-19 emergency…

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Malta: Bank deposits increase by half a million during pandemic

Kullħadd quotes figures released by the Central Bank showing that household deposits in banks reached €13.7 billion by May, rising by €500,000 since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Saturday 4th July 2020

Updated 1240 - No new cases of coronavirus in Malta There were no new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the Health Department said. With one recovery being…

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EU sues Austria, Belgium, Netherlands over anti-money laundering rules

The European Commission said it was suing Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands because the three countries had not fully integrated EU rules on anti-money laundering into their national laws. The 27-nation bloc's…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Friday 3rd July 2020

Updated 1401 - Imported case not linked to re-opening of airport Air Malta said in a statement that the person who tested positive in the past 24 hours was a…

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Malta’s 6 MEPs jointly nominate Charmaine Gauci, team for prestigious European award

Malta and Gozo’s six representatives in the European Parliament have come together to jointly nominate Professor Charmaine Gauci, her team and all the healthcare professionals and volunteers that helped coordinate…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Tuesday 30th June 2020

Updated 1232 - Malta maintains no new cases streak For the first time since March, Malta has registered four consecutive days with no new cases of coronavirus. A person has…

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China registers 19 new cases of coronavirus as WHO experts fly in to investigate causes of outbreak

China has registered 19 new cases of coronavirus on the mainland, seven more than the day before. Of these new cases, seven were identified in the capital city Beijing, where a…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Monday 29th June 2020

Updated 1231 - No new cases of coronavirus, three recoveries Malta has seen no new cases of coronavirus during the past 24 hours, consolidating a trend of six Covid-free days…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Saturday 27th June 2020 UPDATED

Updated 1235 - No new coronavirus cases There were no new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the Health Department said on Facebook. With three people recovering during the…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Protection of journalists, discrimination, the recent political scandals and the fortunes of the Opposition all make their way in today's Editorials. The Times of Malta calls for stronger protections of…

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EU seeks unity over coronavirus stimulus in virtual meeting this morning

European Union leaders hope to unite behind an unprecedented stimulus to inject billions of euros into their coronavirus-ravaged economies at a virtual meeting this morning - but many fights still separate…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Friday 19th June 2020

Updated 1656 - Feasts directive will not change - only pilgrimage will be allowed Portal Newsbook.com.mt reports that the Curia has confirmed that feasts will only be celebrated on a…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Thursday 18th June 2020

Updated 1959 - Foreign residents to get vouchers after all Following a social media uproar, foreigners with a Maltese residence permit will after all be receiving the 100 euro voucher…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Tuesday 16th June 2020

Updated 1233 - Six new cases of coronavirus in Malta Health authorities said there were six new cases of coronavirus in Malta during the past 24 hours, taking the country's…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Sunday 14th June 2020

Updated 1409 MHRA welcomes full re-opening of airport In a statement, the hotels and restaurants lobby group welcomed the news that Malta's airport to all international destinations will resume operations…

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Live Updates Malta-24 – News Briefing – Saturday 13th June 2020

Updated 1235 - One new case, one recovery This afternoon's daily update by the Ministry of Health left Malta's active cases at 36 with one new case and one recovery.…

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Live Updates Malta-24 – News Briefing – Friday 12th June 2020

Updated 1230 - Five new cases of coronavirus For the second day running, Malta added five new coronavirus cases from 1121 tests. There were no recoveries, meaning active cases have…

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Live Updates Malta-24 – News Briefing – Thursday 11th June 2020

Updated 1252 - Five new cases of coronavirus The Health Department said that five cases of coronavirus were identified during the past 24 hours, all forming part of the same…

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COVID-19 and German constitutional court decision top meeting with ECB’s Lagarde

MEPs quizzed ECB President Christine Lagarde for the first time since the pandemic and the German constitutional court’s ruling on the ECB’s bondbuying programme. During the quarterly ‘Monetary Dialogue’ with…

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Carers deserve more than some applause as MEPs propose EU-wide strategy

The centre-right EPP Group in the European Parliament has called for the creation of a Europe-wide strategy focusing on carers, describing it as a priority and calling on the Union…

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Live Updates Malta-24 – News Briefing – Friday 5th June 2020

Updated 1255 Three new cases were registered in the past 24 hours, identified from 970 swab tests. With seven persons recovering, the number of new cases has gone down again,…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

A variety of themes tackled by the Editors in print today, with sports, and home ownership making rare appearances in newspapers' leaders. Business Today notes how among the only business…

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EU Commission consults with social partners on fair minimum wages

The European Commission has launched the second-stage consultation of European trade unions and employers' organisations on how to ensure fair minimum wages for all workers in the European Union. This…

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Tuesday 2nd June 2020

Updated 1855 Guidelines for safe return to offices published The Ministry of Health has issued guidelines for a safe return to offices. These stipulate that where possible, at least two…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Health, safety, economy, financial services and EU funds make it on the Editorial pages of today's print media. It is The Times of Malta's turn to condemn the Floriana FC…

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Maltese Editors’ Viewpoints

Today's Editorials provide for a lot of room for thought. From the desperate situation of migrants trying to make their way in the Mediterranean to the situation in Maltese homes…

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Tuesday 26th May 2020

Updated 1310 Health authorities have confirmed Minister Fearne's announcement this morning that no new coronavirus cases were identified in the past 24 hours. A total of 1,472 swabs were taken…

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Malta: House collapse victim suffered anxiety over works

The Malta Independent follows the complication of evidence against four people charged with causing a woman’s death when a house collapsed in Ħamrun in March. The courts heard that victim…

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Malta: Covert military operation from Malta contracted by Libyan warlord

The Times says that informed sources confirmed details of a covert operation by military contractors who left Malta for Libya in June last year. Intelligence reports believe that the operation…

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Malta: One new Covid-19 case, nine recoveries

L-Orizzont says that a new case of Covid-19 was registered on Monday from 803 swab tests conducted. Nine patients were confirmed recovered and the number of active cases now stands…

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Malta: Opposition calls for virtual court hearings

In-Nazzjon carries a proposal by the Opposition to introduce virtual hearings at the courts. Justice spokesperson Jason Azzopardi said that businesses and families are being denied justice with the suspension…

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Malta: Prime Minister claims country is now safe from Covid-19

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who declared Malta a ‘Covid-safe country’ and said that things are returning to normal. Abela indicated that the government is ready to announce the…

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Malta: Adrian Delia calls government out on economic strategy

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that the coronavirus outbreak exposed the flaws of the economic model adopted by the government. Delia insisted that reliance on population and…

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Malta: Gas deal raises prices to seven times the European average

The Times reveals that Malta’s supply of Liquified Natural Gas costs seven times the price of the current European average as the coronavirus emergency continues to drive prices down in…

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Malta: Considerable fall in PA applications last month

The Malta Independent says that there was a significant drop in dwelling applications in April, coinciding with a decision by the Planning Authority to suspend scheduled meetings because of the…

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Malta: PL up three points, PN down one

Malta Today publishes survey results which show that the Labour Party increased its support by almost three points since last month, polling at just under 52 percent. Support for the…

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Malta: Konrad Mizzi coy on election intentions

The Independent on Sunday speaks to officials within the Labour Party who say that former Minister Konrad Mizzi gave mixed intentions about whether or not to contest the 2022 general…

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Malta: Adrian Delia wants Police Commissioner with two-thirds House backing

Il-Mument carries an interview with PN Leader Adrian Delia by independent journalist Brian Hansford. Delia said that the police force deserves a Commissioner with integrity who enjoys the approval of…

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Malta: Elderly residencies fearing shortage in supplies

The Sunday Times speaks to homes for the elderly who warned that they are running low on resources and that expenses have soared by some 40 percent since the start…

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Malta: EC decreases Country Specific Recommendations

It-Torċa says that the European Commission reduced its country specific recommendations for Malta to four from six at the start of the year. The paper says that another seven EU…

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Malta: Bank loan moratoria worth over €480 million so far

Kullħadd says that the bank moratorium is helping 2,700 families and businesses with their loans and, in the first weeks since it was introduced, €487 million worth in repayments have…

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Malta: Former assistant commissioner under investigation applies for top job

The Times reveals that a former assistant police commissioner who resigned in 2018 following a report of domestic abuse is one of the applicants to head the police force. Mario…

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Malta: First flight schedules expected to be limited

The Independent speaks to a Malta International Airport spokesperson who said that only limited flight schedules are expected to be resumed in the short-term while the actual routes depend on…

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Malta: PN Leader flags Moneyval threat to financial sector

In-Nazzjon quotes Adrian Delia who warned that if Malta fails the Moneyval test, thousands of jobs will be at risk. Delia said that the Prime Minister must choose between protecting…

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Malta: Restaurant owners happy with decision to reopen

L-Orizzont speaks to restaurant owners who said that it was ‘a fair decision’ by the government to allow businesses to reopen this weekend. The paper says that a series of…

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