Newspaper Review

Mr Justice Aaron Bugeja has recused himself from the trial of the men accused of the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today reveals that Mr Justice Aaron Bugeja has recused himself from the trial of the three men accused of carrying out the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The paper says…

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PN Leader Adrian Delia urges government to pursue economic growth without ‘sacrificing’ the social conscience – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon covers a press conference by PN Leader Adrian Delia outlining the party’s budget proposals. Delia urged the government to pursue economic growth models without ‘sacrificing’ the social conscience. In-Nazzjon…

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Government urged to address homelessness and problems in housing – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent carries a story about a call for applications for the post of State Advocate. An announcement in the Government Gazette says that the selected candidate must have a minimum…

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Malta is the first country to adopt a National AI Certification Programme – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont covers the story and carries comments by Minister Konrad Mizzi who said that justice prevailed over character assassination. The minister said that the allegations by Repubblika were based on ‘speculation…

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Court revokes decision to launch a magisterial inquiry into the transfer of public hospitals to Vital Global Healthcare – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with a court ruling revoking a previous decision to launch a magisterial inquiry into the transfer of public hospitals to Vital Global Healthcare. The original decision was overturned…

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Mgr. Grech informed of Vatican decision by a phone call from Pope Francis himself while on pilgrimage in Lourdes– The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon leads with a visit by PN Leader Adrian Delia to Freshers’ Week at the University of Malta. Delia said that young people build tomorrow’s society while he encouraged students…

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Prime Minister says property industry ‘sustainable’ – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont quotes the Prime Minister’s address at the annual conference for the property industry where he declared the sector ‘sustainable’. Joseph Muscat said that Malta will keep its economic pace even…

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Housing registered a fall in affordability for the second consecutive year – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent covers the Property Market Report, too, and says that housing registered a fall in affordability for the second consecutive year. The study was conducted by KPMG for the Developers…

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Helena Dalli said that she does not agree with Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi’s actions and that she would have done things ‘totally differently’– The Headlines: The Times

The Times refers to the annual Property Market Report unveiled on Wednesday which shows demand is not growing at the same rate it has been these past three years. Industry operators…

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Cryptocurrency-friendly Founders Bank expected to open in Malta next year – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly carries a story about cryptocurrency-friendly Founders Bank that is expected to open in Malta next year. The project has so far raised $10 million in funding,…

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Malta’s nominee for European Commissioner, Helena Dalli wins approval of five EP groupings – The Headlines: Business Today

Business Today leads with the approval of the European Parliament to Malta’s nominee for European Commissioner, Helena Dalli. The paper says that the former Equalities Minister won the approval of…

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PN leader Adrian Delia says that the link between education and work needs to be strengthened – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon features the PN pre-budget proposals related to the education sector. Party leader Adrian Delia said that human resource is the most important resource and that the link between education…

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St Julian’s Local Council wants Palazzo Spinola to be turned into a community centre for residents – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent covers an address by Chief Justice Joseph Azzopardi at the start of the forensic year. He said that journalists cannot expect answers from members of the judiciary, taking aim…

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High representatives from seven southern EU states in Malta to discuss Blockchain and DLT – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont also quotes Chief Justice Azzopardi who said that the judiciary in Malta has a proud tradition, including during the colonial period. He encouraged young lawyers in their ambitions to join…

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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says university students should not be censored – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today also follows the story and quotes Prime Minister Joseph Muscat who said that university students should not be censored, describing the act ‘stupid’. Muscat visited Freshers’ Week on…

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UOM rector says security staff who stopped students demonstration on campus not acting on university orders – The Headlines: The Times

The Times speaks to the rector of the University of Malta after security staff stopped students from staging a demonstration on campus wearing masks of Minister Ian Borg. The rector said…

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€12 million deal to upgrade church homes for the elderly – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont announces a €12 million agreement between the government and the church to provide 190 beds for the elderly every year. Parliamentary Secretary Anthony Agius Decelis said the investment will…

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Air Malta one of the first to comply with safety directive – The Headlines: The Malta Independent

The Independent quotes an Air Malta spokesperson who said that the carrier was one of the first to comply with new Airbus A320neo safety directive by the European Aviation Safety…

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Council of Europe not satisfied with public inquiry composition – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with the reaction by the Council of Europe to the Caruana Galizia public inquiry. Rapporteur Peter Omtzigt said that the composition of the committee does not meet…

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International publication raises risk of Malta’s financial blacklisting– The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes an opinion article published in the EU Observer which said that Malta is risking financial blacklisting over corruption scandals. The article says the country has developed into an…

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PN’s pre-budget document has been ‘positively received’ by social partners – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says the PN’s pre-budget document has been ‘positively received’ by social partners. The paper quotes the UĦM CEO Josef Bugeja who called on the government to turn proposals into reality.…

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Invasion of alien marine species of crab in Malta is bigger than first thought – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont reports on two separate events held in Valletta on Saturday afternoon, one in favour of abortion and the other against. The paper quotes a priest addressing the pro-life rally who…

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House Speaker Anġlu Farrugia says that MPs should have the choice to either work full-time or part-time – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent publishes an interview with House Speaker Anġlu Farrugia who said that representatives should have the choice to either work full-time or part-time. He said that removing the option for…

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Food prices in Malta have risen by twice the rate of the EU average over the last decade – The Headlines: The Times

The Times reveals that authorities are investigating cases of existing certificates for bird collections being re-issued by poachers to legitimise birds smuggled from Egypt. One source told the paper that a…

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Call for private doctors to provide free vaccinations issued by Health Ministry – Il-Kullħadd headlines

Kulħadd says that the Health Ministry issued a call for private doctors to participate in a government scheme to provide free vaccinations to their patients. The paper says this will…

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Wealthiest Maltese citizens are not Maltese – Il-Mument Headlines

Il-Mument picks up a report from Forbes and says that the wealthiest Maltese citizens are ‘not Maltese’. In another story, the paper says that IIP agents Chetcuti and Cauchi will not…

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Mother suffering domestic abuse by her son – It-Torċa headlines

It-Torċa carries a story of a mother suffering domestic abuse by her son. The unidentified woman says that she left her husband to run away from the same problem, but…

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3000 people waiting to be admitted in elderly residencies – Illum headlines

llum runs a report on elderly residencies and says that about 3,000 people are waiting to be admitted to homes. The paper says that the waiting list is growing despite…

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Consortium including MDA President Sandro Chetcuti and fishmonger Charles Azzopardi buys section of fort in Vittoriosa marked for AUM expropriation – Sunday Times Headlines

The Sunday Times reveals that a consortium including developers association president Sandro Chetcuti and fishmonger chain CEO Charles Azzopardi bought a section of the San Salvatore fort in Vittoriosa for €2…

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Government conduction surveys of nine quarries for use for construction waste – Malta Independent Headlines

The Independent on Sunday reports that the government is conducting surveys of nine quarries found on state-owned land, a move that informers say will lead to requisition to counter the shortage…

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Meetings between Finance Minister and US Treasury head of terrorist financing unit held on Satabank – MaltaToday Headlines

Malta Today leads with a meeting between the Finance Minister and the US Treasury head of terrorist financing unit. Sources told the paper that American intelligence was privy to sensitive…

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Publication of a pre-budget document by the PN proposing actions to address key challenges – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon carries a statement by the PN after the court declaration which said that the Opposition has been insisting for a revision in the method of judiciary appointments. The party wants…

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University Students Council accuses the Health Ministry of lack of transparency on Barts Medical School – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent covers a press conference by the University Students Council accusing the Health Ministry of lack of transparency on Barts Medical School. Medical students warned of negative effects on their…

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Constitutional Court turns down a request by Repubblika about government appointments to the judiciary – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont publishes a story about four young people who completed their apprenticeship at the General Workers Union. The students are following the programme in administration and secretarial studies at MCAST. L-Orizzont …

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Constitutional Court declares that a system of judiciary appointments at the Prime Minister’s discretion is not satisfactory – The Headlines: The Times

The Times leads with a declaration by the Constitutional Court that a system of judiciary appointments at the Prime Minister’s discretion is not satisfactory in present times. NGO Reppubblika is contesting…

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PN MEP David Casa asks European Commission if it will investigate ties between IIP agents and the government – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent follows the discussion about the AUM application too and quotes Planning Authority Board chairman Vince Cassar who said that he could not agree with the designs presented by the…

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Woman claims she was forced by authorities to sign documents surrendering her children – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont says that both sides in the dispute over working conditions of care workers employed by private contractors are confident they will reach an agreement. Earlier in the week the General…

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Lands Authority Board of Governors today to vote on the transferring of powers to the CEO – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that the Lands Authority Board of Governors will today take a vote on the transferring of powers to the CEO. PN Leaders Adrian Delia called on the members of…

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Works set to begin on roundabout linking traffic routes in St Andrew’s, Pembroke and Madliena – The Headlines: Business Today

Business Today announces that works are set to begin on a roundabout linking traffic routes in St Andrew’s, Pembroke and Madliena. The paper says the new infrastructure will improve the…

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Sanctions by the US Treasury against Darren Debono may be unconstitutional – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont claims that the Cost of Living Adjustment for the coming year can go up to €4 weekly to reflect the rise in prices this year. The paper says the…

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Court employees concerned on transfer to a new Agency for Court Services – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon says that court employees are concerned about their working conditions after a Legal Notice issued in the Santa Marija period announced that they will be transferred to a new Agency…

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The Stars Group cut about 50 jobs from its Malta office – The Headlines: The Malta Business Weekly

The Malta Business Weekly reports that gaming company The Stars Group cut about 50 jobs from its Malta office and relocated some services to Bulgaria and Dublin. The company said…

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Economy Minister Chris Cardona filmed discussing business with businessman Luke Chetcuti – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent asks Economy Minister Chris Cardona about ties with businessman Luke Chetcuti after a video emerged of the two discussing business over dinner. A spokesperson did not reply directly…

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PN Leader Adrian Delia says that dark clouds are gathering over the Prime Minister – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said called for political responsibility to be shouldered following ‘shocking’ revelations about the IIP programme by a French TV outlet. Delia said that dark…

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Stricter rules for non-EU citizens for residency permit – The Headlines: The Times

The Times reveals that a Wasteserv employee fell ill after inhaling fumes from the incinerator in Marsa. A company spokesperson confirmed the incident but denied reports of other recent…

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Victim Support Malta says victims of rape often feel that justice is not being served – The Headlines: L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont announces a meeting between the General Workers Union and the government to discuss the rosters of care workers. The union registered an industrial dispute over discriminatory conditions offered by…

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Parliamentary Secretary Julia Farrugia Portelli says not afraid to face police investigations after claims by an IIP agent – The Headlines: Malta Today

Malta Today speaks to Parliamentary Secretary responsible for citizenship Julia Farrugia Portelli who said she is not afraid to face any possible police investigations in relation to claims by an…

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PL Deputy Leader Fearne says the late Hugo Chetcuti family never donated to him personally or to the party – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent asks PL Deputy Leader Chris Fearne about ‘help’ received by the late Hugo Chetcuti or his family as aired recordings seem to suggest. Fearne said the Chetcutis never…

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Thomas Cook collapse affects Malta flight: The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont follows the closure of British travel company Thomas Cook which left 165,000 stranded around the world. The paper says that only one flight was affected at the Malta airport…

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Choice of public inquiry members is Prime Minister’s prerogative: The Headlines – The Malta Independent

The Independent speaks to former Faculty of Laws Dean Prof. Kevin Aquilina about the members of the Caruana Galizia public inquiry. Aquilina quotes the law which states that the power…

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PN wants IIP suspension with immediate effect: The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon carries a statement by the Nationalist Party calling for the immediate suspension of the IIP after the revelations by the French outlet. The PN wants an investigation into every…

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Malta meeting reaches agreement on migrant rescue operations: The Headlines – The Times of Malta

The Times also covers the meeting and says that details of the rescue framework will be made public after discussion with EU states. EU Commissioner for migration Dimitris Avramopoulos said…

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MUT president Marco Bonnici says government is taking the’ easy way out’ in importing teachers – The Headlines: The Independent

The Independent says that Transport Malta revoked the license of a parking attendant and temporarily suspended another three in 2018. Another person acting as a parker without a license…

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Prime Minister is using public money to back minister Ian Borg’s bid for the party’s leadership – The Headlines: In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon reports that court proceedings against former parish priest Deo Debono will start this morning. Debono is accused of involvement in theft of sacred artworks and antique silver from religious convents…

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