20

Mar

Cost-of-living is top concern for Maltese – EU survey / Malta News Briefing – Monday 20 March 2023

Updated 1710 The Times of Malta reports that a British Airways flight from Malta makes emergency landing in Rome after a technical issue. Maltatoday says that during a visit by…

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28

Mar

In Pictures – Robert Abela sworn as Prime Minister / Malta News Briefing – Monday 28 March 2022

1745- Latest News update Times of Malta says both Adrian Delia and Joe Giglio said they will not contest the upcoming Nationalist Party leadership election. MaltaToday says Robert Abela was…

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31

Jan

Air Malta extends voluntary transfer schemes after few workers apply / Malta News Briefing – Monday 31 January 2022

Updated 1745 - Newsportal Review The Times of Malta of Malta reports that Air Malta extends its voluntary transfer scheme after too few workers applied. The Air Malta scheme was…

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02

Nov

CBM introduces new cheque limits / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 2 November 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says a small plane used by a local flight school made a successful emergency landing at Malta International Airport on Monday afternoon.…

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20

Oct

Intensive efforts to get off FATF grey-list: Finance Minister/ Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 20 October 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta says the uproar during a hearing in a libel suit instituted by minister Owen Bonnici against Nationalist MP Jason Azzopardi caused a…

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08

Oct

Photo Story – Pope Francis receives Prime Minister of Malta

Handout pictures provided by the Vatican Media shows Pope Francis during the visit of Robert Abela, Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta, and his family, Vatican City, 08 October…

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03

Oct

Update – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 3 October 2021

Update 1230h There were 10 new cases of Covid-19 reported by the health authorities. The number of known active cases in Malta now stands at 293. Update 1200h Two men…

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02

Oct

Government unveils Malta Metro studies / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 2 October 2021

Update 1900h - The government on Saturday evening published the results of a study which deals with the possibility of having an underground system in Malta. The metro system as…

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01

Oct

Malta: Let’s discuss technocrats in cabinet and let 16-year-olds run for elections – PM

It is time to discuss whether we should have fewer electoral districts, if we should allow prime ministers to appoint technocrats to cabinet and whether MPs should work full-time, prime…

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22

Sep

Malta’s Recovery and Resilience Plan: a gamechanger for the country’s economic transformation

The European Commission has recently greenlighted Malta’s recovery and resilience plan, a crucial step in accessing more than €316m in funding made available under the Recovery and Resilience Facility. This…

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01

Sep

Malta: Robert Abela pours cold water on November election but won’t rule it out

Robert Abela has insisted that he wants to oversee the implementation of Budget 2022, effectively pouring cold water on speculation that a general election will be held in November. However, the…

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30

Aug

Malta: “Even I was target of fake emails” – PM

Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that he was also a victim of fake emails sent in his name. Abela claimed that the incident happened on the 15th August. In a…

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09

Aug

Two new Covid deaths for second day running / Malta News Briefing – Monday 9 August 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that the government has appointed a board to look into the correctional services' internal procedures after a 30-year-old prisoner attempted suicide…

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30

Jul

Malta: Apology accepted: Caruana Galizia family want full accountability after inquiry report

The family of Daphne Caruana Galizia have accepted the Prime Minister's apology on the State's shortcomings for having fostered the environment that led to the journalist's assassination. During a press event, Daphne Caruana Galizia's son Paul said that…

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22

Jul

Malta: Food prices push inflation upwards / News Briefing – Thursday 22 July 2021

Updated 1300 Covid-19 Update:  166 new cases found today as 25 people recovered. 4,302 swab tests were taken as active cases reached 2487. Of the 199 cases reported yesterday, 149…

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28

Jun

Malta News Briefing -Monday 28 June 2021

Update 1445 Repubblika is proposing that political forces ‘give birth’ to a Government of National Solidarity with a pre-established mandate which will bring the country up to the June 2022…

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27

Jun

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 27 June 2021

There were no Covid19 cases reported in the previous 24 hours according to the Health Ministry's update. The total number of active cases stands at 28. Prime Minister Robert Abela…

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21

Jun

Malta: Former MPs push idea of full-time parliamentarians

Parliament should “evolve” with MPs being engaged on a full-time basis and receiving adequate remuneration, the Association of Former Members of Parliament of Malta is suggesting. It has made a…

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05

Jun

ERA approves Manoel Island project / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 5 June 2021

Updated 1245 Covid-19 Update: Nine new COVID-19 cases were reported by health authorities on Saturday, while seven persons recovered. A total of 2764 swab tests were carried out yesterday. No…

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31

May

Malta launches vaccine certificate / Malta News Briefing – Monday 31 May 2021

Update 1700h Prime Minister Robert Abela and Health Minister Chris Fearne announced that from tomorrow Maltese residents who had their second dose of the vaccine  can register and obtain their…

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14

May

Only one case of Covid-19 / Malta News Briefing – Friday 14 May 2021

Updated 1240 Just one Covid case: Only one person tested positive for COVID during the past 24 hours. The last time this reported was in the month of July, last…

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10

May

Vaccine for all over 16s in Malta to open in May / Malta News Briefing – Monday 10 May 2021

UPDATE - Coronavirus Vaccination Progress - The vaccine to all people in Malta over the age of 16 would be opened in May Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne announced this in…

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03

May

Malta’s Prime Minister takes Covid-19 vaccine – Malta News Briefing – Monday 3 May 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that December to February this year saw more than double last winter’s rainfall at 141mm compared to the super low 66.8mm,…

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29

Apr

Malta: Bernard Grech says Prime Minister betrayed his trust over Ombudsman talks

The Opposition Leader Bernard Grech has called out Prime Minister Robert Abela and his office for leaking George Hyzler’s name as a possible candidate for the Ombudsman role.  On Wednesday,…

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26

Apr

15 Covid-19 cases, 58 recoveries: health authorities / Malta News Briefing – Monday 26 April 2021

Update 1300 Covid Update: 15 new cases were reported on Monday, with 58 patients recovering. This lowers the case tally further, to 422. 1,449 swab tests were taken on Sunday.No…

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21

Apr

Maltese Editorials’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that the next election should not be seen as business as usual.Bernard Grech has been performing well in opinion polls and has been making inroads. In…

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19

Apr

Malta registers 30,000th coronavirus case / Malta News Briefing – Monday 19 April 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that atotal of 1,137 fines were handed out over the last seven days to people who failed to follow COVID-19 mitigation…

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16

Apr

59-year old man dies after five-storey fall – Malta News Briefing – Friday 16 April 2021

Update 1830 - A 59 year old man from Zejtun died after falling from a height of five storeys while doing work in a block of an apartments in Triq…

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12

Apr

42 new Covid-19 cases / Malta News Briefing – Monday 12 April 2021

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that tourism authorities have not given the go-ahead to any mass events, Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo has said after a series of…

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12

Apr

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that Labour must denounce its demons if it is to rehabilitate itself The Independent says that we must remain responsible during the pandemic L-Orizzont says that…

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05

Apr

Maltese PM Robert Abela headed to Libya for high-level talks

Prime Minister Robert Abela is travelling to Libya for high-level talks on migration and security in the region. Abela and a team of political advisors are en route to Tripoli…

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31

Mar

40 new cases of Covid-19 / Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 31 March 2021 – Updated

Update 1300 - Covid-19 cases decline The steady decline in new COVID-19 cases was confirmed with 40 new cases reported by Health authorities. With 101 recoveries, the number of active…

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30

Mar

PM Abela asks Police Commissioner to investigate Macbridge reports

Prime Minister Robert Abela has written to the Commissioner of Police in the light of media reports about a company named Macbridge and allegations related to corruption and graft with…

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29

Mar

Active Covid-19 cases decrease to 1,132 – Malta News Briefing – Monday 29 March 2021

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that a Chinese negotiator involved in multi-million euro deals by Enemalta is behind a secret company suspected of being set up…

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28

Mar

Prime Minister announces heavier restrictive measures over the Easter holidays

Update - Tuesday 30th March - Health Superintendent Prof Charmaine Gauci today gave a strong hint that schools might re-open after the Easter holidays, saying that authorities have done all…

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26

Mar

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that, rather than stop member states from selling passports, the EU can pursue them with money laundering legislation and make life difficult for the dodgier newcomers.…

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24

Mar

302 persons recover from Covid-19 / Business support measures extended: Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 24 March 2021

Updated 1234 - Covid-19 Update 101 new cases of coronavirus were reported on Wednesday, with 302 recoveries lowering down the number of active cases significantly, to 2,276. 2,789 swab tests…

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23

Mar

Malta: Chris Cardona ‘arrested on night of HSBC heist’, Jason Azzopardi claims

Former economy minister Chris Cardona was arrested on the night of the botched heist on the HSBC main office in 2010, Opposition MP Jason Azzopardi said in Parliament today. Azzopardi…

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23

Mar

New Covid-cases down to 90 – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 23 March 2021

Updated 1241 - 90 new Covid-cases New COVID-19 cases went down to double digits for the first time in seven weeks. Health authorities reported 90 cases today, though only 2,661…

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22

Mar

Malta: Prime Minister confirms Vince Muscat’s request for a second presidential pardon

Prime Minister Robert Abela has confirmed that Vince Muscat known as “il-Kohhu” has made another request to the Government for a presidential pardon. Dr Abela confirmed this in response to…

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22

Mar

Malta News Briefing – Monday 22 March 2021 – Updated

Updated 1745 News Portal Radio Times of Malta reports that former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri has filed a fresh request for bail that will be decided on Friday. …

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20

Mar

Malta: Keith Schembri, ex Government consultants Tonna and Cini and 8 others charged with corruption, money laundering and fraud

A top aide to former Maltese prime minister Joseph Muscat accused of graft by journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, whose brutal murder rocked the nation, was charged on Saturday with money…

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18

Mar

75% of positive cases are from UK variant – Malta News Briefing – 18 March 2021

Updated 1250 - Covid-19 Update The Health Department reported 243 new cases of coronavirus in the previous 24 hours. 334 people recovered from the virus. The number of active cases…

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15

Mar

213 new cases of Covid-19, three die: Malta News Briefing – Monday 15 March 2021

Updated 1233 - Covid-19 Update There were 213 new cases of coronavirus in Malta through the past 24 hours, while 316 recovered. These were identified through 3,870 swab tests. As…

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11

Mar

Four persons die of Covid-19: Malta News Briefing – Thursday 11 March 2021

Updated 1745- Covid Update Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that One of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassins on Thursday identified a stream of high-profile leaks intended to…

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08

Mar

Malta: Robert Abela stands by former planning chief Johann Buttigieg

Prime Minister Robert Abela has declined to denounce the conduct of former Planning Authority (PA) chief Johann Buttigieg following revelations by Times of Malta about his close ties with murder…

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08

Mar

Malta News Briefing – 8 March 2021

Latest update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that Prime Minister Robert Abela has stood by Johann Buttigieg after allegations he had business with Yorgen Fenech MaltaToday reports that…

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03

Mar

3,000 Covid-19 active cases – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 3 March 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that Health Minister Chris Fearne on Wednesday doubled down on the claim he had been asked for political favours in the…

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02

Mar

Record 336 Covid-19 cases: Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 2 March 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that a motorcyclist was injured in Gzira MaltaToday reports that Civil society NGO Repubblika is commemorating Miriam Pace, who died following the collapse…

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26

Feb

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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26

Feb

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that the government should develop viable solutions to ensure that vulnerable consumers are compensated for the increase in costs brought about by the fast-evolving trend of…

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22

Feb

Malta: PM writes letter to EC President on importance of a single market for purchase of medicines

PM Robert Abela has written a letter to the European Commission President Charles Michel on the importance of having one market to purchase medicines which can benefit the patients and…

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02

Feb

Maltese Editors Perspectives

The Times of Malta's Editorial discusses high standards in public life, arguing that the standards commissioner must put the people, not politicians, first. The Editor argues that the Commission must…

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29

Jan

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that a strategy document for the tourism industry has some merits but fails to set challenging and quantifiable targets. The Independent says that the decision to…

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15

Jan

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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15

Jan

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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13

Jan

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that PM Robert Abela's first year was a baptism of fire however he leans on misjudged rhetoric to numb concerns MaltaToday says that gender quotas should…

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