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Malta: Owen Bonnici calls Konrad Mizzi naïve over Panama company

The Independent follows the testimony of Minister Owen Bonnici in the Caruana Galizia public inquiry on Friday who said that Konrad Mizzi was ‘naïve’ to have opened an offshore account…

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Malta: Private security guard arrested for shooting at migrant

The Times reports that a security officer for a private firm was arrested by the police after shooting at a migrant during a riot in the Safi detention centre on…

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Malta: Adrian Delia officially a PN leadership candidate

In-Nazzjon leads with the formal nomination of Adrian Delia for PN leader, which was accepted by the Electoral Commission on Friday. The incumbent urged the party’s paid-up members to vote…

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Malta: Parliamentary Secretary calls for shared responsibility of Covid-19 measures

L-Orizzont quotes Parliamentary Secretary for active ageing Silvio Parnis who reacts to new protocols introduced in homes for the elderly. Parnis said that it cannot only be the elderly who…

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Malta: Chamber of Commerce wants temporary measures to slow virus spread

The Independent quotes a statement by the Chamber of Commerce proposing a short period of stricter containment measures to rein in the spike in Covid-19 cases. The Chamber is calling…

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Malta: Contact tracing app introduced today

The Times reports that a contact tracing app will launch in Malta today, alerting users whether they have been in proximity to an infected person. Authorities said that the COVID…

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Malta: PN publishes due diligence reports on leadership candidates

In-Nazzjon says that the Nationalist Party published the due diligence reports into the two contenders for the party leadership, incumbent Adrian Delia and challenger Bernard Grech. The Administrative Council voted…

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Malta: Chris Fearne said Schembri’s position was not up for discussion

The Times follows the testimony of Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne in the Caruana Galizia public inquiry on Wednesday who said that, as Prime Minister, Joseph Muscat had refused to…

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Malta: Teachers demand delay in opening of schools

L-Orizzont says that the teachers’ union is calling for the postponement of the reopening of schools following a surge in coronavirus cases. Union president Marco Bonnici is demanding talks with…

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Malta: BOV and MDB scheme disburses over €190 to businesses:

Business Today reports that a joint project between Bank of Valletta and the Malta Development Bank to support the liquidity needs of businesses has approved over €190 million for 265…

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Malta: Rise in labour costs lower than the EU average

The Malta Business Weekly says that Malta reported the second-lowest increase in hourly labour costs in the EU in between April and June. Compared to Q2 2019, labour costs rose…

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Malta: New record in number of daily Covid-19 cases

The Independent says that Malta registered a record number of 106 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, 24 of which were discovered in a Fgura home for the elderly. There were…

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Malta: Increase in virus infections worrying vulnerable people

In-Nazzjon says that the surge in Covid-19 cases in nursing homes for the elderly is causing alarm among vulnerable people who have already been through a difficult experience of isolation…

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Malta: Faculty dean demands end to solitary confinement

The Independent publishes an interview with the Faculty of Social Wellbeing Dean, Andrew Azzopardi who called for the abolition of solitary confinement in prison. Prof Azzopardi said that a new,…

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Malta: PM expresses reservations about Caruana Galizia public inquiry

Malta Today leads with statements by Prime Minister Robert Abela who admitted he is sceptical about the terms of reference in the Caruana Galizia public inquiry. He said that the…

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Malta: Police make formal request for information from the UAE

The Times quotes MEP David Casa who said that the police have made a full request for information from the United Arab Emirates on August 24. Previous requests to UAE…

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Malta: Infrastructure Malta defends new anti-flood works

L-Orizzont carries a reaction by Infrastructure Malta following criticism to widespread road flooding from rainfall this week. The agency said that new roads where anti-flooding systems have been installed were…

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Malta: Bernard Grech submits official nomination for PN leader

In-Nazzjon reports on the formal nomination by Bernard Grech as a candidate for the PN leadership contest. The nomination was received by the chairperson of the party’s electoral commission, Peter…

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Malta: Fishermen threatened by Tunisian counterparts

In-Nazzjon reports about rising tension in the seas as fishermen are facing threats by armed Tunisian fishing fleets in Maltese waters. Fishermen said that they feel ‘abandoned’ by the Maltese…

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Malta: Environment Minister to present carbon neutrality strategy

L-Orizzont says that Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia is set to present a Low Carbon Development Strategy to the Cabinet based on the Paris Agreement. Minister Farrugia told the paper that…

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Malta: AG not ready to release Schembri-Tonna inquiry report

The Times says that the magisterial inquiry into transactions between Keith Schembri and Brian Tonna through Pilatus Bank, launched in April 2017 has been concluded but the Attorney General said…

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Malta: Developers fire warning shot over White Rocks project

The Independent quotes a statement by the Developers Association warning that it expects any agreement over the White Rocks project to be based on the market value of the site.…

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Malta: Ferry tender halted for third time

The Times reports that a government tender for a ferry service between Malta and Gozo has been put on hold for a third time after Virtu Ferries filed a complaint…

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Malta: Health Centre doctors ordered to stop visiting care homes

In-Nazzjon reports that the Medical Association issued directives for Health Centre doctors to suspend services in care homes, including homes for the elderly. The association is worried that infections among…

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Malta: More than 120 migrants caught with false passports

L-Orizzont says that no less than 120 migrants have been caught trying to escape Malta using false documents. Police officers told the paper that the six-month prison sentence is not…

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Malta: New record number of Covid-19 cases in a single day

The Independent reports that the 78 new coronavirus infections discovered on Sunday make it the largest number of cases recorded in a single day since the start of the outbreak…

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Malta: LGBTIQ+ member thrown out by family after coming out

The Independent on Sunday publishes an interview with a homeless person who was thrown out of the family home after identifying as a trans, non-binary individual. The interviewee speaks about…

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Malta: US investor pursuing Vitals money in London courts

Malta Today reveals that an American investor filed a case against Steward Healthcare in a London court, claiming €5 million which he had loaned to Vitals when it first bid…

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Malta: Electrogas granted 18-year respite from dues to Enemalta

The Sunday Times claims that Electrogas has been granted an 18-year break to pay €18 million in penalties to Enemalta for delays on the power station project. The secret deal…

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Malta: PN leader to be elected in early October

Il-Mument announces that the election for the PN leadership will be held on October 3 and nominations open today. Both Adrian Delia and Bernard Grech have been accepted to stand…

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Malta: Doubts about Bernard Grech’s income declarations

It-Torċa says that questions have risen about the declaration of income of PN leadership hopeful Bernard Grech. The paper says that his €28,970 income for last year is considered low…

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Malta: PM raises immigration concerns at Med 7 Summit

Kullħadd reports on the Med 7 Summit in Corsica during which Prime Minister Robert Abela raised the issue of migration. The paper says that the situation is now in the…

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Malta: Government allocates half a billion euros to waste management

Illum quotes Environment Ministry Aaron Farrugia who said the government is soon launching four projects to upgrade the waste management system. Two new plants and another two incinerators will cost…

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Malta: Former minister reveals strained relationship with Keith Schembri

The Independent follows the testimony of former Deputy Prime Minister Louis Grech in the Caruana Galizia public inquiry who said that the chief of staff at the time, Keith Schembri,…

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Malta: Abattoir worker positive for coronavirus

In-Nazzjon says that a man who works at the public abattoir in Marsa has tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday evening. Operations were halted on Friday to disinfect the ‘dirty…

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Malta: Air Malta pilots offered transfer to public sector

The Times says that pilots who were dismissed by Air Malta have been offered alternative jobs with the government with the same take-home pay. The Malta Employers Association said the…

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Malta: Recovered patient contracts Covid-19 a second time

L-Orizzont reports the first case of Covid-19 re-infection in Malta, after a man tested positive for a second time this week. The Public Health Superintendent confirmed that the man had…

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Malta: Migrants centre closed for human rights organisations

The Times reports that human rights NGOs have been denied access to the Safi migrants centre for more than a month. Aditus director Neil Falzon said that authorities have not…

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Malta: GWU agrees with right to disconnect

L-Orizzont says that the General Workers Union welcomes a report by MEP Alex Agius Saliba calling for a general right to disconnect. In a statement, the union said that new…

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Malta: Elderly man dies from Covid-19

In-Nazzjon reports on the death of an 80-year-old man from Covid-19, the 15th casualty from the disease. The patient was registered positive on Friday before being admitted to hospital on…

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Malta: Government concerned about prison deaths

The Independent quotes Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri who said that the outcomes of inquiries into prison deaths are being studied to prevent similar tragedies in the future, including suicide…

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Malta: Government publishes pre-budget document

The Malta Business Weekly leads with the launch of a pre-budget document by the government outlining a plan for economic growth. Finance Minister Edward Scicluna said that the deficit is…

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Malta: Sharp rise in domestic violence this year

L-Orizzont reports on a case of domestic violence flagged by Aġenzija Appoġġ but where the alleged perpetrator was liberated after his wife refused to testify in court. The paper says…

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Malta: Double murder suspect pins shooting on partner

The Times reports on the testimony of Viktor Dragomanski, charged with the killing of Ivor Maciejowski and Chris Pandolfino in August. The North Macedonian said that it was another suspect,…

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Malta: Teachers lost their teaching material in classroom clearance

In-Nazzjon says that teachers reported the loss of learning resources stored in their schools after employees of the education ministry moved furniture out of classes to allow for social distancing.…

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Malta: Eden Group forecasts multi-million loss

Business Today reports that Eden Leisure Group is projecting a €6.8 million loss this year as a result of the Covid-19 crisis after a €15 million profit before tax last…

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Malta: AG advised against investigating Caruana Galizia allegations

The Independent follows the testimony of former Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar before the Caruana Galizia public inquiry during which he said that the Attorney General was not in favour of…

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Malta: Yorgen Fenech and Edward Zammit Lewis had frequent WhatsApp chats

The Times claims that Yorgen Fenech and current Minister for Justice, Edward Zammit Lewis, have exchanged hundreds of messages between January and October last year, up until two weeks before…

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Malta: Amnesty International publishes scathing report on immigration tactics

The Independent quotes a report by Amnesty International which notes a change of tactics in the way Malta deals with immigrants crossing the Mediterranean. The global NGO calls Malta’s measures…

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Malta: Finance Minister not troubled by deficit

L-Orizzont publishes an interview with Finance Minister Edward Scicluna who said he is not concerned about the national deficit which rose to over €1 billion between January and July. The…

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Malta: Elderly woman killed by two dogs in Msida

In-Nazzjon says that neighbours of the elderly woman who was mortally attacked by two pit bulls, heard the screams coming out of her house. The dogs were taken away by…

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Malta: Sentence for human trafficking suspects annulled

The Times leads with a court decision to annul a prison sentence for a couple accused of human trafficking and send the case back to the first court. Madame Justice…

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Malta: Domestic Violence Commissioner wants native prostitution model

The Independent publishes an interview with the Commissioner for Domestic Violence Audrey Farrugia who said that Malta has the expertise to reform prostitution law that matches its particular context. Another…

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Malta: PM questions PN leadership hopefuls’ authenticity

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who said that both PN leadership candidates ‘lack authenticity’. He said that tax authorities appear to apply different standards to politicians than they do…

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Malta: WasteServ employee files police report

In-Nazzjon says that WasteServ management ordered employees to take skips used at the swabbing centre in Xewkija to the ferry crossing to Malta without the necessary precautions for potential Covid-19…

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