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Malta: Opposition wants COVID-19 risk assessments to be tabled in parliament

The Nationalist Party will be requesting that the risk assessment used to repeal the public health emergency in June last year be tabled in Parliament for further scrutiny. On Sunday, Newsbook reported that the…

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Malta: PN nominates victim’s lawyer to Building and Construction Authority

The Nationalist Party has nominated lawyer David Bonello to sit on the new Building and Construction Authority. Bonello is the lawyer representing the family of Miriam Pace in court. Pace was killed…

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Malta: PN wants independent inquiry into vaccine roll out

Opposition leader Bernard Grech has called for an independent inquiry to see whether all those who took the COVID-19 vaccine were entitled to it. Addressing a news conference, just after…

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Malta: Fearne says ‘more than one’ Opposition MP asked to skip COVID-19 queue

Health Minister Chris Fearne on Wednesday doubled down on the claim he had been asked for political favours in the roll-put of the COVID-19 vaccine, saying “more than one” Opposition…

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Malta: Dr Grech says PN will support MFA’s strategy

Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech this morning visited the Malta Football Association (MFA). He said that the PN not only supports the strategy of the MFA for football up to…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that Italian politician Mario Draghi deserves the support of all EU politicians in order to make it a success. MaltaToday says that there are legitimate concerns with…

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Malta: In symbolic move, PN rules out action against Simon Busuttil over Egrant

The PN’s administrative council has ruled out opening internal proceedings against former PN leader Simon Busuttil over the Egrant affair. In a symbolic move announced on Thursday during a council meeting, PN…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that there should be more data transparency regarding Covid-19 vaccinations. The Independent echoes this call, saying authorities should be more forthcoming with information in their quest…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that US President Donald Trump's social media ban highlights the way social media platforms enable anyone to say just about anything to an unknown audience without…

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Malta: Gender equality in parliament should not be a two-party affair – PN MP

A gender equality mechanism for parliament should not be restricted to only allow candidates from the two major political parties to be elected to the House, a Nationalist Party MP…

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Malta: PN expresses dissatisfaction with delays in the construction sector

The Nationalist Party expressed its disappointment with the Government for its delay in carrying out reforms in the construction sector. In a statement from the Opposition’s Spokesperson for Land, Construction…

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Malta: PN leader calls for new social pact for agriculture

Nationalist Party leader, Bernard Grech, said that the party does not consider the agricultural sector as a burden but another economic pillar which complements the remainder of our socio-economic model.…

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Malta: Edwin Vassallo plays down party rift over ‘Marxist’ LGBTIQ rights comment

Nationalist Party MP Edwin Vassallo has played down suggestions of a growing rift between himself and party leader Bernard Grech, following controversy over comments the MP made about LGBTIQ rights.…

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Malta: Bernard Grech distances party from MP’s criticism of upholding LGBT rights

Opposition leader Bernard Grech has said the PN will defend the rights of everyone "without exception", in a social media post sources say was intended as a rebuke to his…

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Malta: FIAU Chairman appointed illegally, Bernard Grech says

Government broke the law when appointing new Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit Chairman Jesmon Gatt, the opposition has said. Addressing a press conference, Nationalist Leader Bernard Grech said Gatt’s appointment last…

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Photo story – Roberta Metsola augurs Miriam Dalli on her co-option in Malta’s Parliament

“We argued many time but shared visions and challenges.” MEP Roberta Metsola sent a greeting to MEP Miriam Dalli, following the news of the Labour Party’s decision to co-opt her…

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Malta’s Labour Party poll lowest result in 3 years – MaltaToday survey

A survey published by MaltaToday reveals that Malta Labour Party has polled its lowest support in the last three years. The Nationalist Party has garnered 30% support amongst those interviewed.…

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Official: Dr Bernard Grech elected PN Leader with 69.3% of the votes – Updated

Update 2311h - Dr Bernard Grech was elected as the PN leader with 12,663 votes (69.3%). Incumbent Adrian Delia garnered 5.622 votes (30.7%). 77 votes were invalid. Newsbook.com.mt quotes outgoing…

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Malta: Bernard Grech promises audit of crowdfunding campaign as he files nomination for PN leader

Bernard Grech has formally submitted his nomination for Nationalist Party leader on Tuesday as he promised to publish an audit of his crowdfunding campaign. Grech said his nomination was signed…

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Malta: PN leadership election on 3 October as Adrian Delia and Bernard Grech are cleared to run

The Nationalist Party leadership election will be held on 3 October with early voting being spread out over the preceding week, the party’s Electoral Commission said. Delia and Grech had…

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Malta: PN proposes free utilities and extended COVID-19 recovery measures

Two months of free utilities, a moratorium on loan and interest repayments as well as an extension to the COVID-19 wage supplement are among proposals the Nationalist Party announced on…

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Malta: Bernard Grech confirms bid to unseat Delia

Lawyer Bernard Grech has formally confirmed his intention to contest the Nationalist Party’s upcoming leadership election in a bid to unseat embattled incumbent Adrian Delia. Grech announced that he had…

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Malta: PN Leadership race: One candidate for change?

The PN leadership elections only has one candidate so far, Dr. Adrian Delia. Whether it will be the paid up members who will vote directly or not depends on how…

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Nationalist Party Councillors vote for Leadership election

The Nationalist Party general council has voted to hold a convention in which paid-up members will be asked to elect a leader. 839 councillors (55.6%) voted to have a leadership…

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Malta: Therese Comodini Cachia, Bernard Grech, Mark Anthony Sammut mull top PN post

Therese Comodini Cachia said she is prepared to help the Nationalist Party rebuild by serving “in any rank”, adding she believes she has what it takes to unite the party, provide…

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Malta: Many have once again expressed their hope in the PN – Therese Comodini Cachia

In an interview with Newsbook.com.mt, Dr Therese Comodini Cachia, aspiring leader of the Partit Nazzjonalista said that the electorate needs to start seeing that the PN stands for truth, justice and…

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Malta: Delia says vote by PN Executive Committee does not lead to removal of Leader

The PN Leader, Adrian Delia, said that according to the PN statute, the no confidence vote taken against him by the PN Executive Committee has no consequence. In comments he…

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Malta’s PN Leader loses executive committee confidence vote – Delia insists he will remain as party leader

Forty-seven executive committee members of the Nationalist Party expressed their no-confidence in Party Leader Adrian Delia. Thirty-five voted in his favour while one abstained. The 84 members present were asked…

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Adrian Delia vows to continue as PN Leader, and Leader of Opposition despite losing confidence vote from MPs

Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia lost a vote of no confidence during a Parliamentary group meeting held on Tuesday. 30 PN MPs took a secret vote of no confidence in…

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Malta Election Watch – One tale of two surveys

The Labour Party has a 23% and 24% lead according to two surveys published on Sunday. The Labour Party has a 23% lead over the Nationalist Party, according to an…

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PN’s Executive Committee adopts new statute giving it ‘the tools to work for a better Malta’

he Nationalist Party executive committee has adopted the draft new statute that will give the PN the tools to work for a better Malta. The amendments also aim at introducing…

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Malta: Risk for hundreds of employees

The maritime industry of Malta is an industry with a large local contribution. A sector that includes 11,500 employees, working directly within this industry. It is for this reason which…

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Hope and determination has always given us the strength to overcome the greatest of odds – Dr Adrian Delia

We are all witnessing and living challenging times, times that will undoubtedly bring on huge changes to our society. Despite all this, despite the challenge that the whole world is…

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A dynamic team with a clear vision for Malta’s many challenges – Adrian Delia announces new PN shadow cabinet

In Malta, the Leader of the Nationalist Party Adrian Delia reshuffled the shadow cabinet. Announcing the reshuffle, Dr Delia said the he assigned new responsibilities to Pn's parliamentary group, which…

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Rebellion against PN leader lacks strategy – The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont gives prominence to the testimony of its former editor, Josef Caruana, who in Court yesterday stated that he had always followed the press law and always avoided any trouble.…

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PN’s priority is to ensure country has a Police Force which acts as a shield – The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon quotes Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia during yesterday’s Party event at Zabbar. Dr Delia promised that the PN’s priority was to ensure the country had a Police Force that…

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PM Abela expecting action and not excuses from Police – The Headlines – L-Orizzont

L-Orizzont takes excerpts from Prime Minister Robert Abela’s speech during yesterday’s Labour Party General Conference, highlighting his disappointment on the allegations of abuse within the Police Corps, and insisted that he…

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Malta Police to recruit Victim Support Officer – The Headlines – Malta Independent

The Malta Independent reveals that the Malta Police Force is currently looking for a Victim Support Officer to provide support to crime victims, including domestic violence, and train police officers…

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EPP appoints Dr Simon Busuttil as Secretary General

Malta's former Nationalist Party (EPP) leader Simon Busuttil has been appointed secretary general of the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP). The former MEP will be his role in March. He will now…

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PN leader holds urgent meeting with President of Malta – The Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon follows the urgent meeting which PN leader Adrian Delia had with President George Vella, where he highlighted the right for people to know the truth. The article states that…

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Malta close to a standstill as drama unfolds in parliament, court and on the streets

Employers have expressed their concern about the present political situation that has brought the country “close to a standstill” and have requested a meeting with President George Vella over the…

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PN members pushing for statute change to forbid MPs Puli and Debono re-contesting official roles – Kullħadd

Kulħadd says that PN members against leader Adrian Delia are pushing for a change in the statute that forbids MPs Clyde Puli and Kristy Debono from re-contesting for official roles…

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PN wants to be humane with weak but strong with those abusing them – Il-Mument

Il-Mument covers an interview discussing irregular immigration with PN Leader Adrian Delia. He said that the party wants to be humane with the weak and destitute but strong with those…

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PN should not repeat past mistakes – Malta Independent on Sunday

The Independent on Sunday says that the dismantling of the fuel storage tanks in Birżebbuġa is still pending approval by the Planning Authority. The paper says that Prime Minister Joseph…

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Adrian Delia appeals for PN members to set divisions aside and ‘make it right’

The Malta Independent on Sunday quotes an opinion piece by PN Leader Adrian Delia who appealed for party members to set divisions aside and ‘make it right’. Delia said that…

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PN Leader Adrian Delia wins confidence vote

NetNews reports that the Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia won 67.8% of the votes in Saturday's confidence vote. In total, 1,496 councillors were eligible to vote, and 1,380 cast their…

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PN leader requests parliament to postpone recess to discuss motion on independent inquiry into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder

Opposition leader Adrian Delia has written to the Prime Minister, saying parliament should postpone its summer recess so that it can discuss and approve a motion for an independent inquiry…

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Internal division contributed to electoral failure by PN – Louis Galea

Malta – Nationalist MP Chris Said mulling his next steps – Jean Pierre Debono co-opted in Parliament – PN Executive Committee President resigns – (Updated)

Update : Gozitan Nationalist MP Chris Said, who has declared his and the Gozitans' disappointment following the decision taken by the PN Executive Committee to nominate Jean Pierre Debono to…

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