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59 new Covid-19 cases in past 24 hrs / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 13 April 2021

Updated 1400 - Covid-19 UpdateToday, 59 new cases were recorded as 50 people recovered. These new cases were foundfrom 1,758 swab tests taken over the previous 24 hours.There are now…

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Maltese Editors Perspectives

The Times discusses Malta's role in helping Libya continue on its path to stability, a development from which Malta seeks to benefit if this brings ontrol of migration to Europe.…

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Brazil to replace military chiefs after Bolsonaro sparks political crisis

Brazil will replace the three heads of its armed forces, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday, as Latin America's biggest nation, already roiled by the pandemic, faced a growing crisis…

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Slovak Prime Minister Matovic offers to swap places with Finance Minister Heger

Slovak Prime Minister Igor Matovic said on Sunday that he would offer to swap places with Finance Minister Eduard Heger, a party colleague, in an attempt to resolve a crisis…

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Israel’s election: array of contenders seek to topple Netanyahu

Israelis began voting in their fourth election in two years on Tuesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes the country's world-leading coronavirus vaccine rollout will finally push him through an era…

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Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder suspects ask for presidential pardon in exchange for testimony implicating an ex-minister in murder

Murder suspects Alfred and George Degiorgio have each asked for a presidential pardon in exchange for testimony one of the brothers claims will implicate an ex-minister and a "middleman" in…

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Political role under fire in European AstraZeneca vaccine suspensions

BERLIN (Reuters) - The decision by more than a dozen European countries to suspend AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 shot faced deepening scrutiny on Wednesday, amid concerns the step could undermine public confidence…

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248 new Covid-19 cases: Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 9 March 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that tourist arrivals in January dropped by more than 90 per cent compared to the same month last year, before COVID-19…

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Latest Update – Malta News Briefing – Monday 1st March 2021

1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that Chris Fearne said Konrad Mizzi and OPM made plans with Steward Healthcare behind his back MaltaToday reports that anti-corruption activists held…

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Record 258 new Covid-19 cases reported – Malta News Briefing – Friday 26 February 2021

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that court suspended action after ministry applied for injunction MaltaToday reports that Transport Minister Ian Borg has announced the start of…

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PS Rosianne Cutajar resigns: Malta News Briefing – Thursday 25 February 2021

Times of Malta reports that the police had had seven reports of incidents involving the same contractor who was working on a site in Sta Venera last March when an…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta looks back at events happening in the past two days in connection with the Caruana Galizia murder and argues that to ensure that justice is truly…

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Latest update: Malta News Briefing – Monday 22 February 2021

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that traffic wardens could end up carrying out construction site inspections under proposed legislative changes, architects…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times tackles the issue of delayed justice, arguing that increasing complement of judges and magistrates is only part of the solution. The editor however says that a number of…

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India’s arrest of activist tied to Greta Thunberg’s movement sparks outrage

Indian politicians and activists on Monday condemned the arrest of a 22-year-old climate campaigner accused of sedition for helping edit an online document that Sweden's Greta Thunberg had promoted in…

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Italy’s Berlusconi says Europe will like League decision to back Draghi govt

The decision by Italy's far-right League party to back the government that former ECB head Mario Draghi is trying to forge is "wise" and will be appreciated in Europe, former…

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Italian government crisis talks blocked on policy issues, sources say

Talks aimed at reviving Italy's collapsed ruling coalition were blocked on Monday over policy issues even before any discussion on who the prime minister should be, political sources said. Prime…

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Italy’s PD stands by economy minister; president seeks continuity – sources

ROME, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Italy's co-ruling Democratic Party (PD) will not let Economy Minister Roberto Gualtieri be shunted aside in any cabinet reshuffle that might arise from the government…

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Malta: 190 projects approved during pandemic generating 1,900 new jobs – PM

Prime Minister Robert Abela has said that during the year of the pandemic, a total of 190 projects had been approved, generating 1,900 new jobs with a total investment of…

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Malta: Watch: Abela did not recuse himself on hitman’s pardon

Prime Minister Robert Abela did not recuse himself when cabinet decided on a request for presidential pardon filed by one of the three alleged hitmen in the assassination of journalist…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that if society believes journalism is a public good, then it must find a way to pay for it. MaltaToday says that it would surely have…

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Malta: Casual election for Member of Parliament in the 7th constituency is announced

The Electoral Commission today started receiving nominations for the casual election to fill the vacated seat in Parliament by Prof. Edward Scicluna, who resigned as member to occupy the post…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Monday 9 November

Updated 1745 - News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says that one in every seven people believe it is “justifiable” for politicians to make "morally dubious" decisions that show favouritism…

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Malta: Political decisions that show favouritism ‘justifiable’ say one in seven people

One in every seven people believe it is “justifiable” for politicians to make "morally dubious" decisions that show favouritism for individuals, according to a new University of Malta survey. The…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Sunday 8 November – UPDATED

Update 1830 - A police constable was seriously injured in Ħal Far on Sunday after losing control of his motorcycle. Police said the incident took place at around 1.40pm while…

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75th Covid-death reported as cases exceed 7,000 – Malta-24 News Briefing – Saturday 7 November

Update 1245 - News Update Covid-19 Update: 75th death reported Another person died from Covid-19 today, Health authorities said, as they announced the passing away of a 92-year old this…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Friday 6 November – Updated

Updated 1745 News Portal Briefing The Times of Malta reports that almost 90 new COVID-19 cases detected this week are of elderly residents at three care homes, Superintendent of Public Health…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Thursday 5 November

Updated 1745 - News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that Lombard Bank to contest 'each and every' FIAU finding which led to fine. MaltaToday reports that Government broke the…

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Covid-19 claims four victims in one day / Malta-24 News Briefing – Wednesday 4 November UPDATE

Update 2120 - Two more persons die with Covid-19 - The Department of Health announced that two persons died of Covid-19. The two victims bring the death toll for the…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Tuesday 3 November – Update

Updated News Portal Briefing The Times of Malta reports that Yorgen Fenech’s lawyers have filed a legal application calling for the murder case to resume and for middleman Melvin Theuma…

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Malta sees staggering 218 new cases in past 24 hours / Malta-24 News Briefing – Monday 2 November

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that ex-deputy police chief Silvio Valletta has defended going on football holidays with Yorgen Fenech in 2018, arguing that to do…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Sunday 1 November – News Headlines Update

Update 1800 h News Headline Review = Perjury charges have been filed against former FIAU manager Jonathan Ferris over claims he made during the Egrant inquiry. Ferris, who is also…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Saturday 31 October 2020 Update

Update 1845 Employees within the public sector should be urged to work from home as part of efforts to slow down the spread of COVID-19, the Nationalist Party said on…

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More recoveries than new cases for first time in 4 weeks – Malta-24 News Briefing – Friday 30 October 2020

Updated 1745 - News Portal Briefing The Times of Malta reports that the health authorities have set up a special unit to treat elderly with COVID-19, Charmaine Gauci announced on…

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Malta reaches 60 Covid-19 deaths – Malta-24 News Briefing – Thursday 29 October 2020 –

Updated 1745- News Portal briefing The Times of Malta reports that Fr Lino Cardona, 76, is Malta's 60th Covid-19 victim. MaltaToday reports that Casual elections will be held to fill…

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Malta: Casual elections for seats vacated by Frederick Azzopardi, Miriam Dalli

A casual election will be held next week to fill the seat vacated by Frederick Azzopardi on the 13th District, the Electoral Commission said today. Azzopardi died last week but…

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Two Covid-19 deaths reported today – Malta-24 News Briefing – Wednesday 28 October 2020 (UPDATE)

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing The Times of Malta says MFSA chief Joe Cuschieri went on Las Vegas trip with Yorgen Fenech. MaltaToday reports that the update to Malta's sexual…

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Health authorities report 55th Covid-death / Malta-24 News Briefing – Tuesday 27 October 2020

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing The Times of Malta reports that a third attempt to award a tender for a €115 million ferry service between Malta and Gozo was killed…

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Further restrictions announced – Malta-24 News Briefing – Monday 26 October 2020

Upadte 1930 As of next Thursday 29th October, all bars and local band clubs will remain closed. Furthermore, as of the same date, only 6 people can convene in public…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Sunday 25 October 2020 – Updated

Update 1700h A 75-year-old man was confirmed as the 52nd person to die of Covid-19 on Sunday. The Ministry of Health said that the man had tested positive for Covid-19…

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Deaths from Covid-19 in Malta reach 50 – Malta-24 News Briefing – Saturday 24 October 2020 UPDATE

Update 1244 - Malta added another 115 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, detected from one of the highest number of swabs taken so far - 3144. Some…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Friday 23 October 2020

Updated 1745 - News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that a Eurobarometer survey that says Maltese people feel migration is still the main problem facing the EU, despite the…

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Two other Covid-deaths reported, tally raises to 49 – Malta-24 News Briefing – Thursday 22 October 2020

Updated 1705- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that EU citizenship cannot be traded as a commodity, according to the majority of MEPs looking to end golden passport schemes.…

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Roberta Metsola nominated as European Parliament Vice President

The centre-right European Popular Party has formally announced the nomination of PN MEP Roberta Metsola to serve as Vice President of the European Parliament. She will replace the Irish Mairead McGuinness…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Wednesday 21 October 2020

Update 2000 - Malta updates travel restrictions The Minister responsible for Public Health notifies that it revised the list which fall under the Mandatory Tests for Certain Travelers Regulations, 2020.…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Tuesday 20 October 2020

Update 1745- News Portal Briefing Illum reports that Health Minister Chris Fearne said a Covid-19 vaccine should be administered to the entire country six months after it is issued. Times…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Monday 19 October 2020

Updated 1941 - Government announces budget for 2021 Minister of Finance Edward Scicluna is announcing the budget for 2021. Among the widely-anticipated measures, Government said that a new round of…

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142 new Coronavirus Cases – Malta-24 News Briefing – Sunday 18 October 2020

Update 1235 Malta registered 142 new Coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours. This brings the total of active cases to 1347. Over the past 124 hours there were 2404…

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Malta-24 News Briefing – Saturday 17 October 2020

Update 1418 - Two co-options for Labour Party Parliamentary Group MEP Miriam Dalli and OPM chief of staff Clyde Caruana will be joining the government’s parliamentary group filling two recently-vacated…

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Harsh Reality Check – After collective denial, Europe chases the second wave

European leaders from London to Berlin face an alarming reality: lockdowns are creeping back on the agenda as the pandemic threatens the continent again. It’s a scenario many ruled out…

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Mandatory use of masks announced – Malta-24 News Briefing – Friday 16 October 2020 (Updated)

Update -1922 - : Live Press Conference by Prime Minister New restrictive measures and further announcement were the main novelties announced by Malta's government during a Press Conference on Friday.…

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Covid-19 active cases exceed 1,000 – Malta-24 News Briefing – Thursday 15 October 2020

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that Yorgen Fenech’s lawyers are requesting the court, presiding over journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder compilation, to ensure that electronic data…

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45th Covid-death reported – Malta-24 News Briefing – Wednesday 14 October 2020

Updated 1745- News Portal Update Times of Malta reports that a man has admitted to the brutal murder of Shannon Mak. MaltaToday reports that the Chamber of Commerce is calling…

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93 new Covid-19 cases take tally to 881 – Malta-24 News Briefing – Tuesday 13 October 2020

Updated 1722- Covid-19 Update Times of Malta reports that Malta has no plans to make changes to its two-week quarantine rules unless advised otherwise by the World Health Organisation and the…

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Lithuania’s centre-right Opposition takes lead in national election

Lithuania's main centre-right opposition party led the first round of a parliamentary vote, election commission data showed on Monday, as high unemployment and rising debt hurt the ruling coalition. The…

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Slovak far-right leader sentenced to four years jail for spreading hate

Slovakia's far-right leader Marian Kotleba, whose party holds 14 seats in parliament, was sentenced to four years and four months jail on Monday for spreading hatred by holding a charity…

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Teachers, doctors want more Covid-19 restrictions, 43rd death reported – Malta-24 News Briefing – Monday 12 October 2020

Updated 1745 - News Portal Briefing The Times of Malta reports that enforcement of COVID-19 containment measures must increase, Prime Minister Robert Abela has told restaurants and hotel lobbyists. Newsbook…

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