Robert Abela

Maltese Editorials’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta says that Prime Minister Robert Abela must stop making excuses and enforce the rule of law The Independent reacts to a move by football players to…

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Malta: Cardinal Mario Grech pays courtesy visit to the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Robert Abela welcomed Cardinal Mario Grech at the Auberge de Castille. Accompanied by his wife, Dr Lydia Abela, the Prime Minister described the occasion as one of joy,…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta says that Roberta Abela's cabinet is like a potpourri- a mix of dry leaves with some spices that can add flavour to the cabinet. It is…

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Malta: ‘Young people are no longer a priority for government’, says KNŻ

The National Youth Council (KNŻ) expressed its disappointment following the Government’s reshuffle. The representatives of young people claim that young people are no longer a priority in the eyes of the…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta reflects on former Finance Minister Edward Scicluna's resignation. It says his legacy is one which saw significant financial improvement. However, this was partly achieved through financial…

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Malta: Cabinet reshuffle under way

Prime Minister Robert Abela has started calling in his MPs for one-on-one meetings as he aims to reshuffle his cabinet. One source said there could be some casualties as Abela…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta reacts to news that the Labour Party and the Nationalist Party want younger cabinets. It says people should pick their representatives based on character, not age. The…

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Malta: Inauguration of pedestrian bridge at Kordin hill

The 25 metre pedestrian bridge has been inaugurated which crosses over Triq Dom Mintoff, known as Kordin Hill, and which was built at an expense of’ €1.6 million. Prime Minister…

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Malta: Robert Abela keeping cards to his chest as Labour co-options rest solely with him

Robert Abela can co-opt whoever he wants to parliament since the Labour Party statute does not require any such decision to be brought before it. The Prime Minister is said…

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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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Malta: Freezing of Schembri’s assets ‘sign of good governance’ – PM

Prime Minister Robert Abela said today a court decree freezing the assets of former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri is a sign of ‘good governance’. “I speak for my…

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Malta: Council of Europe rapporteur accuses Abela of political interference after berating Caruana Galizia public inquiry

Pieter Omtzigt has accused Robert Abela of “blatant political interference” over public statements expressing reservations on the Caruana Galizia public inquiry. In a strongly-worded letter, the Council of Europe rapporteur…

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Malta: Prime Minister says that Government will continue helping businesses with wage supplements

During a conference organised by the Chamber for Small to Medium Enterprises, the Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the Government is investing the funds it has saved over the…

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Malta: ‘Ask the Police Commissioner’, Robert Abela says when asked about Keith Schembri

Prime Minister Robert Abela said, when asked about the lack of investigation into and prosecution of Keith Schembri, that such questions should not be directed at him, but to Police…

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Malta: ‘No investigation on former PM’, Abela says on whether Joseph Muscat’s position is tenable

Prime Minister Robert Abela has skirted around the issue of whether former prime minister Joseph Muscat’s position as Labour MP is tenable after he was called in for questioning by…

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Malta: Wage supplement scheme and voucher scheme to be extended to end of October

During a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce, PM Robert Abela announced that the wage supplement scheme and the voucher scheme will be extended until the end of October. Source:…

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Malta: The Government has sought to find a balance between health and the economy – PM

The Government’s strategy on the pandemic has been explained by Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Robert Abela, who during a link-up on the Labour Party radio station stated that…

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Malta: Robert Abela chooses not to comment about school reopening

As schools are expected to reopen in less than a month, Prime Minister Robert Abela has given no reassurance to students, parents and teachers about what measures will be taken.…

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Malta: MAM, Chamber of Pharmacists and Repubblika react to Prime Minister’s speech

After the Prime Minister’s speech yesterday , the Maltese Medical Association (MAM) said that it was disappointed that the Prime Minister had blamed the increase in the cases of Covid-19 on immigrants.…

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Malta: Government insists situation is ‘absolutely under control’ as Prime Minister calls MCESD meeting

The government has insisted that the situation is “absolutely under control” as the Prime Minister called a meeting with the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development. Source: The Malta…

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Malta-24 News Briefing Tuesday 4th August 2020

Updated 1428 - Chamber of Pharmacists lambasts Government and tourism businesses The Chamber of Pharmacists has taken Government to task for showing lack of respect for social partners and health…

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Maltese Doctors announce industrial dispute, accuse PM of endangering public health

The association representing Maltese doctors has declared an industrial dispute following what it described as the continued interference in the work of the Superintendent of Public Health by the Office…

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“Exceptional EU package for Malta” – PM Robert Abela as Govt announces allocation of €2.25bn

€2.25bn is the allocation of EU funds for Malta and Gozo for the next seven years. Prime Minister Robert Abela announced this on Twitter this morning, saying this will double the…

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Malta: Institutional reform giving Malta moral authority in EU budget negotiations – Abela

The institutional reforms implemented by the government in the past months are giving Malta a stronger moral authority in difficult EU-level negotiations on a €1 trillion budget, Robert Abela said.…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Wednesday 15th July 2020

Updated 1333 - One new coronavirus recovery, four active cases Malta registered no new coronavirus cases for the sixth day running, the Health Department said. With one person recovering, the…

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Malta: Robert Abela on ministers’ alleged relationships with Yorgen Fenech

Any relationships between cabinet members and Yorgen Fenech would only be unacceptable if they continued after he became a murder suspect, Prime Minister Robert Abela has said. Source: Times of…

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Malta: Robert Abela sticks by Joseph Muscat

Prime Minister Robert Abela has stuck by his predecessor Joseph Muscat, insisting there is no problem with him staying on as a Labour MP. Replying to questions on ONE TV…

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Malta: Robert Abela is not ready to take action on Chris Cardona

It is clear that the Prime Minister is not able to take action on the Deputy Leader of the Labor Party, Chris Cardona. On Sunday morning, on the Labor Party's…

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Malta: Coronavirus budget will be ‘strongest-ever economic stimulus’, Abela says

The multi-million euro budget the government will be announcing on Monday, to address the impact of the coronavirus, will be the country's "strongest-ever economic stimulus package", Robert Abela said. Source:…

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Malta: Robert Abela was taken hostage by Chris Cardona and Keith Schembri – PN

A PN statement signed by the Opposition Spokesperson Karol Aquilina said that after less than five months, Prime Minister Robert Abela has ended hostage of Chris Cardona and Keith Schembri.…

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Malta: Company in Burmarrad soon to invest in new a facility and electric vehicles – PM visits company facility

Prime Minister Robert Abela visited the facilities of Burmarrad Commercials in Burmarrad, which recently announced that it will relocate its operations, including administration and workshops, to a larger, modern building…

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Malta: PM, Home Minister express gratitude to AFM

Prime Minister Robert Abela and Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri expressed their gratitude to the Armed Forces of Malta during a visit to the Maritime Squadron at Hay Wharf. The…

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Malta: Allegations by PN and Repubblika aimed at intimidating AFM – PM Abela

Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Robert Abela said it is unacceptable that PN leader Adrian Delia backed up PN MP Jason Azzopardi on the serious allegations over the criminal…

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Malta: 50% of the Santa Luċija Project completed

The Santa Lucija tunnels project is expected to be completed by the end of this year. Until today half of this project has been completed by Infrastructure Malta. This was…

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The election of Dr Robert Abela as seen and reported abroad

Dr Robert Abela's election was given a lot of attention from international news agencies and news outlets. The reports focus on the fact that Dr Abela was an outsider, the…

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