Newspaper Review

Growing anger in Senglea residents after parking area transferred to the American University of Malta – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minster Joseph Muscat who said the General Workers Union is right in its insistence on equal pay for equal work. Speaking at a political event on Sunday,…

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PN Secretary General Clyde Puli says opposition will vote against the budget – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent speaks to PN Secretary General Clyde Puli who said that the opposition will vote against the budget presented by the government because is was short-sighted and does not offer…

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Prime Minister appointed former Italian minister Sandro Gozi to consult him on his reputation in Europe – The Headlines: The Times

The Times reveals that the Prime Minister appointed former Italian minister Sandro Gozi to consult him on his reputation in Europe. The office of the Prime Minister confirmed the engagement…

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PN leader Adrian Delia to present the PN’s vision for the country – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports that an AK7.62 bullet went missing from the Armed Forces control room at the airport, calling it a serious incident. The paper says that members of the AFM…

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Nature Trust supports the PN’s call for the government to declare a climate emergency – The Headlines: Il-Mument

Il-Mument runs a story on climate change and says that a united and strong effort is needed to overcome the challenges in Malta. The paper says that Nature Trust supports…

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PN Secretary General Clyde Puli is considering resigning – The Headlines: Kulħadd

Kulħadd carries a feature about the budget and says that the purposely set up helpline received more than 2,000 calls in the first five days. The paper says that the…

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Health system in Malta above the European average – The Headlines: It-Torċa

It-Torċa carries the reaction of the General Workers Union to the Budget 2020 which it describes as a ‘sustainable budget’ that drives socio-economic progress. The union said that the budget…

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American University of Malta and the Palumbo shipyard are ‘at loggerheads’ over a tract of land – The Headlines: Illum

Illum says that the American University of Malta and the Palumbo shipyard are ‘at loggerheads’ over a tract of land. Palumbo filed an injunction to stop works on a parking area…

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Study by the Faculty of Social Wellbeing and the NSO finds links between housing costs, health conditions and loneliness – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today says that the police have been given the name of a middleman by one of the suspects in the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, suggesting a double-tier structure between…

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Gang member involved in a string of burglaries in the Sliema listed among the 16 most wanted women by Europol – The Headlines: The Independent on Sunday

The Independent on Sunday publishes an interview with Finance Minister Edward Scicluna who reveals that a Financial Organised Crime Agency will be set up with power to both investigate and prosecute…

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BOV launches voluntary redundancy schemes for employees over 50 – The Headlines: The Sunday Times

The Sunday Times reveals that Bank of Valletta launched voluntary redundancy schemes for employees over 50 with more than 20 years of service. The paper says that the move signals a…

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Protests as PN Leader Adrian Delia visited the Daphne Caruana Galizia memorial in Valletta – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports that PN Leader Adrian Delia visited the Daphne Caruana Galizia memorial in Great Siege Square. The paper says that a member of the Caruana Galizia family protested the…

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US embassy declares that it was ready to help with the investigation into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder – The Headlines: Business Today

Business Today carries a tweet by the US embassy on Wednesday which declared that it was ready to help with the investigation into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder if requested by…

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Permanent Secretary Mark Musu says that poverty rates in Malta dropped by more than five percent in five years – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont carries a story about a new robotic system that will be introduced to operating theatres in Malta. The paper says that the technology allows surgeons to conduct surgeries without…

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Eurostat figures show that the number of people at risk of poverty in Malta rose by 10 percent – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent also covers the vigil in Valletta, which was addressed by ten people including anti-mafia activist Don Luigi Ciotti, former Socialist MEP Ana Gomes and Daphne Caruana Galizia’s niece Amy…

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Second anniversary of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder remembered in Malta, Vienna, Brussels, Luxembourg, Prague, Berlin and Sydney – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with a march down Republic Street in Valletta on Wednesday to mark the second anniversary of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder. The paper says vigils were also held…

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EU report reveals that Maltese taxpayers hold about half of their assets abroad – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly quotes a European Commission report revealing that Maltese taxpayers hold about half of their assets abroad, the highest rate in the EU along with Cyprus. In…

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PN Leader Adrian Delia’s demand for steps to be taken against ministers Edward Scicluna, Konrad Mizzi and Chris Cardona by the Prime Minister – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon leads with Opposition Leader Adrian Delia’s demand for steps to be taken against ministers Edward Scicluna, Konrad Mizzi and Chris Cardona by the Prime Minister after the Constitutional Court…

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Valletta mayor Alfred Zammit, VCA chair Jason Micallef and Arts Council chair Albert Marshall agree on proposed roof on Royal Theatre – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont picks up a budget recommendation proposing a roof over the Royal Theatre in Valletta. The paper says Valletta mayor Alfred Zammit, Valletta Cultural Agency chair Jason Micallef and Arts…

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DCG’s sister says the country has learnt nothing from the journalist’s assassination – The Headlines: The Times

The Times speaks to Daphne Caruana Galizia’s sister Corinne Vella who said that the country has learnt nothing from the journalist’s assassination. Vella believes that criminals still enjoy impunity while…

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Europol is still involved in the investigation into the murder of DCG – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent reveals that Europol is still involved in the investigation into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The journalist was killed by a car bomb near her home in Bidnija…

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Corporate Dispatch Malta Newspaper Review

Good morning, These are the headlines from Malta’s Newspapers: The Independent reveals that Europol is still involved in the investigation into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The journalist was killed…

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A new budget of old proposals: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon carries the reaction of the Opposition Leader who said that the budget does not solve any of the problems created by the government itself. Adrian Delia said that the…

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Babies and the budget: The Headlines – MaltaToday

Malta Today leads with a ‘Baby Bonus’ measure that will introduce a one-time €300 social benefit for families who have a child or adopt. The paper says that around 4,000…

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Budget announces Equal Pay for Equal Work measures: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont calls the budget ‘a sensible one for a more just society’. It welcomes the government’s announcement to introduce Equal Pay for Equal Work measures and expects discussions to start…

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Green incentives in the budget: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

The Independent says that this is the government’s ‘greenest budget yet’ with several proposals addressing environmental concerns. The Finance Minister said that a Beverage Container Recycling Scheme will be introduced by…

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A budget for the most vulnerable: The Headlines – The Times

The Times describes the Finance Minister’s speech in parliament on Monday as a ‘Budget with a social soul’ addressing the needs of low-income earners. The paper speaks to economist JP Fabri…

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Malta Freeport overtime has decreased after Maersk reduced its operations in Malta – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that that there is expectation for the budget to offer practical solutions to a range issues including rising cost of living, high housing prices, traffic congestion and…

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Environment Minister Jose Herrera denies any land reclamation plans on the foreshore in Xgħajra – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent asks Energy Minister Joe Mizzi about plans for the Enemed site in Birżebbuġa once the oil tanks are decommissioned next year. Mizzi said the case is being discussed by…

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Prime Minister describes budget measures as a sustainable plan for a new generation of Maltese – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also quotes the Prime Minister who described the measures in the budget as a sustainable plan for a new generation of Maltese. Meanwhile, Muscat said the Labour Party is…

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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says that today’s budget will not take anything away from the public – The Headlines: The Times

The Times follows a political event on Sunday during which Prime Minister Joseph Muscat revealed that today’s budget will not take anything away from the public and will address challenges earmarked…

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PL MEP Alex Agius Saliba has been elected co-chair of the EP’s Intergroup committee on mental health – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that the court upheld a 2015 ruling ordering newspaper The Malta Independent to pay OPM Chief of Staff Keith Schembri €2,000 for libel damages. The court said that freedom…

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2019 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report drops Maltese banking sector nine positions to now rank 50th in the world – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes the 2019 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report in which Malta lost two places from 36th last year. The paper says that the banking sector, specifically, dropped…

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Helena Dalli refuses to comment on possibility of introduction of abortion in Malta – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent speaks to Helena Dalli after a pro-life website interpreted her answers during the European Parliament grilling as a signal to introduce abortion in Malta. The Commissioner-designate said she cannot…

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Deutsche Bank will stop offering dollar service to Maltese institutions– The Headlines: The Times

The Times reveals that Deutsche Bank will stop offering dollar service to institutions in Malta by the end of the year. The paper says that the bank’s decision follows an assessment…

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GWU recommends mandatory unionisation of all employees in pre-budget document – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont publishes the pre-budget document by the General Workers Union, focusing on distributing around wealth. Among the proposals the union recommends mandatory unionisation of all employees. L-Orizzont carries a story about the…

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One of the suspects in DCG assassination fearing for his life in jail – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that one of the three men suspected of carrying out the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia is fearing for his life in jail. The paper says Vincent Muscat has…

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HSBC says that redundancies will only be voluntary after closure of branches– The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent also reports on the closure of HSBC branches and quotes the official statement that the bank wants to focus on digital solutions. HSBC said that redundancies will only be…

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HSBC bank to close eight branches – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with an announcement by HSBC bank that it will close down eight branches and open a flagship branch in Qormi. CEO Andrew Beane said the bank does not…

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NGO Gozo SPCA demands round-the-clock animal welfare services in Gozo – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent says that Education Commissioner Charles Caruana Carabez suggested that schoolchildren who do not speak English or Maltese are more likely to become victims or perpetrators of bullying. The Independent carries…

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Superintendence of Cultural Heritage calls for protection of cart ruts that were discovered on a development site in Marfa – The Headlines: The Times

The Times publishes details of a major roads project in the Paceville area that will ‘eliminate’ bottlenecks in St Julian’s. The paper says that details of the €70 million plan were…

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PN leader Adrian Delia says government is shifting the load onto the private sector – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon covers an interview with PN leader Adrian Delia on national TV and says that the party’s budget proposals focus on distributing the creation of wealth among everyone. Delia said that…

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Approval by regulators of a bond application by MeDirect Bank – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly leads with the approval by regulators of a bond application by MeDirect Bank. The bank will issue €35 million subordinated unsecured bonds with a coupon rate…

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Rate of suicide in Malta is of eight people for every 100,000 inhabitants – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also covers the event and quotes Business 1st CEO Marika Tonna who said that Brexit can be an opportunity for Malta to attract companies currently registered in the UK and…

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Malta-based online casino brand Casumo chastised by British Advertising Standards Authority – The Headlines: Business Today

Business Today quotes British High Commissioner Stuart Gill who said that the UK’s Brexit plan offers a ‘reasonable compromise’ that avoids a hard border with Ireland. The High Commissioner was…

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More than half of the 226 measures laid out in last year’s budget have been completed – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that Malta is preparing for all eventualities surrounding Brexit and lists several initiatives taken by the government including setting up a dedicated helpline to answer questions about the…

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Justice Minister Owen Bonnici denies that Malta sells citizenship because the IIP scheme is tied to investment – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes former Financial Intelligence Agency official Jonathan Ferris who declared in court that the Internal Affairs Minister at the time, Carmelo Abela, had asked him sensitive information about an ongoing…

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Order by the Planning Review Tribunal suspending works on the Central Link project for a month – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent carries a story about an order by the Planning Review Tribunal suspending works on the Central Link project for a month until an appeal filed by residents and 15…

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Government to run a Brexit drill among all state departments – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today leads with plans by the government to run a Brexit drill among all state departments to test preparedness in the event of a no-deal exit from the EU…

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More than €400,000 raised by the Nationalist Party during a fundraising event on Sunday – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who criticised the Prime Minister’s silence about new media reports about the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Delia said that the party will keep insisting…

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Eurofund report showing that workers’ union membership in Malta is at its lowest – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with a series of questions posed by Council of Europe rapporteur Peter Omtzigt following leaked reports about the Daphne Caruana Galizia investigation. The rapporteur asked whether police information…

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Medicine Authority warns that medicinal cannabis should not be considered first-line therapy – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also covers the address by Joseph Muscat focusing on the government’s ambition to make families in Malta and Gozo ‘modestly wealthy’. The Prime Minister said he wants to elevate people…

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Prime Minister describes the opposition as a ‘driverless car’– The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent quotes the Prime Minister who described the opposition as a ‘driverless car’. Speaking at a Labour Party event, Joseph Muscat said that people were asking who is driving…

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Nationalist Party is looking for a ‘pretend’ treasurer – The Headlines: Kulħadd

Kulħadd says that Malta registered the highest increase in active ageing among EU members between 2008 and 2016. Another story in the paper says that employment in Gozo is growing…

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Prime Minister’s envoy Neville Gafa’ has links with terrorist groups involved in smuggling activities in Libya – The Headlines: Il-Mument

Il-Mument leads with news of a drop of more than 50 places by Malta in the latest Basel Anti-Money Laundering Index. The paper says Malta now ranks 59th out of…

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Xagħra parish priest Mons. Carm Refalo is expected to be ordained Gozo bishop – The Headlines: It-Torċa

It-Torċa reveals that Xagħra parish priest Mons. Carm Refalo is expected to be ordained Gozo bishop. Sources told the paper that the priest would make a ‘valid and qualified’ bishop…

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Parliamentary Secretary Anthony Agius Decelis announces plans to upgrade homes for the elderly – The Headlines: Illum

Illum carries an interview with St Paul’s Bay mayor Alfred Grima who said that, were the locality to be taken as a pilot project for integration in Malta, the experiment could…

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