21

Jan

PM pushes for EU vaccine certificate – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 21 January 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that commotion broke out in court on Thursday as two of the men charged with detonating the explosive device which killed…

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21

Jan

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta describes the responsibilities which newly-elected US President Joe Biden is facing, saying the primary goals should be to restore his country's global leadership, reassert its faith…

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21

Jan

Malta: University study finds unique traits in Maltese ALS patients

The Independent quotes findings from a University of Malta research into ALS. The results show that the disease in Maltese patients affects different genes than those in European counterparts, giving…

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21

Jan

Malta: PN unveils shadow cabinet reshuffle

In-Nazzjon leads with the announcement of a reshuffle in the shadow cabinet. PN Leader Bernard Grech said the changes will not only strengthen the parliamentary group but will also prepare…

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21

Jan

Malta: Airport passenger traffic drops by three-fourths in 2020

Business Today says that the airport ended last year with a decline of 76 percent in passenger traffic from 2019. The current uncertainty makes it impossible for the MIA to…

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21

Jan

Malta: WasteServ CEO calls for change in culture

The Malta Business Weekly carries an interview with WasteServ CEO Richard Bilocca who said that a change in mentality towards waste disposal needs to be driven by “forward-thinking” legislation. Another…

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21

Jan

Malta: First vaccinations at St Vincent de Paule

L-Orizzont reports that residents and healthcare workers at St Vincent de Paule home are taking the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine. The first person to receive the jab was a…

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21

Jan

Malta: PM tables construction sector report in parliament

The Times reports that Prime Minister Robert Abela tabled an expert report on the construction sector in parliament on Wednesday. Abela’s decision earlier this month not to publish the report…

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20

Jan

70% of Malta’s population to be vaccinated by September – Health Minister

"Malta's realistic but ambitious target is that, by the end of September, we will have vaccinated 70% of our population." This target was expressed by Malta's Minister for Health Chris…

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20

Jan

Inflation stable but food prices rising – NSO

In December 2020, the annual rate of inflation in Malta as measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), remained at a constant rate of 0.2 per cent the…

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20

Jan

PN Shadow Cabinet announced – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 20 January 2021

Updated 1240 - Covid-19 Update Health authorities reported 187 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday following 3,879 swab tests in the past 24 hours.The virus claimed the lives of two persons,…

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20

Jan

Malta: PN files complaint against TVM over news omission

In-Nazzjon says that PN secretary general Francis Zammit Dimech filed a Broadcasting Authority complaint against TVM for failing to report the court sitting in the case against the Vitals deal.…

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20

Jan

Malta: GWU holds talks with One Group amid employee anxiety

L-Orizzont covers a meeting between the General Workers Union and One Group discussing the constitutional case that could lead to the closure of political party stations. The union said the…

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20

Jan

Malta: PN activists in District 2 resist reshuffle changes

Malta Today says that members of the PN local committees in the 2nd District have threatened to resign en masse after learning that party leader Bernard Grech intends to remove…

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20

Jan

No obligation for private clinics to report positive Covid-19 results: The Headline – The Times

The Times reports that private clinics administering the Covid-19 rapid test are not required to inform health authorities if results return positive, leaving it up to patients themselves to request…

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20

Jan

Malta: Gavin Gulia to face grilling before parliament

The Independent says that Gavin Gulia, who stepped down from tourism authority chairman before taking the oath of office last week, will not be automatically re-#instated following his sudden resignation…

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19

Jan

Malta: An unauthorised person is collecting money on behalf of ‘Azzjoni Kattolika Maltija’

L-Azzjoni Kattolika Maltija (Malta’s Catholic Action organisation) has said in a statement that some people are knocking on people’s doors and collecting money on behalf of the organisation as well as…

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19

Jan

Malta: Magistrate bans publication of psychiatric experts’ testimony on Theuma

A team of three psychiatrists entrusted with assessing state witness Melvin Theuma took the stand on Tuesday morning. The compilation of evidence against murder suspect Yorgen Fenech continued on Tuesday…

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19

Jan

Malta: Construction sector in Malta registered third highest growth in EU

Construction in Malta experienced the third largest growth in production across the EU in the third quarter of 2020, figures out today show. The industry grew by 4.3% between July…

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19

Jan

7,000 cars stopped in three months in police roads discipline drive

The police stopped and checked 7,000 vehicles in the last quarter of 2020 as part of their efforts to enforce discipline on the roads. In a statement on Tuesday, the…

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19

Jan

Maltese delegation seeks better relations with Qatar in official visit

Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Evarist Bartolo is leading a Maltese delegation on a visit to Qatar with the aim of further strengthening relations between the two countries. Ties…

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19

Jan

First MaltaAir Boeing 737 Max spotted in Washington

A Twitter account specialising in the airline industry, has revealed the first images from Washington of the first painted winglets bound for a Malta Air Boeing 737 MAX aircraft have…

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19

Jan

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta discusses the issue of whether censorship should apply when world leaders, such as Donald Trump, use social media not only to spread fake news but also…

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19

Jan

Malta reiterates its continued support for EU-wide coordination on COVID19 matters

During a video conference meeting of the General Affairs Council of the European Union, Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi Government has reiterated Malta’s support for continued EU-wide…

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19

Jan

Malta: NGO president slams car-centric policies

The Independent speaks with Rota president Michelle Attard Tonna who said that authorities disregard the needs of non-car users. She criticised policies that prioritise car traffic over alternative means of…

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19

Jan

Malta: Former PM Muscat confirms €100M clause in Steward deal

In-Nazzjon says that Joseph Muscat confirmed a clause in the hospitals deal that would award Steward €100 million by the government if the contract is revoked. The former Prime Minister…

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19

Jan

Malta: Doctors’ union president says Superintendent vaccine controversy cuts both ways

L-Orizzont asks Medical Association president Martin Balzan whether the Public Health Superintendent should take the Covid-19 jab, as suggested by columnist Kristina Chetcuti. Dr Balzan said the decision would attract…

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19

Jan

Malta: Hike in residency fees to fund recovery

The Times reports that fees for the residency programme is set to rise by more than double from the current €30,000 to help the economic recovery. The scheme grants residency…

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19

Jan

Latest update: Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 19 January 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that The police stopped and checked 7,000 vehicles in the last quarter of 2020 as part of their efforts to enforce…

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18

Jan

Latest Updates – Malta News Briefing – Monday 18 January 2021

Updated 1745: Newsportal Coverage The Times of Malta reports that Nationalist Party MPs started being called in for a meeting with leader Bernard Grech on Monday as a reshuffle of…

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18

Jan

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta shares its views on the need for broadcasting reform, saying that the country needs a regulator that is fit for purpose in a post-truth and fake-news…

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18

Jan

Malta: Prime Minister open to euthanasia discussion

The Times follows a speech by the Prime Minister where he said it was time for a discussion about euthanasia. Robert Abela said he did not personally have a clear…

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18

Jan

Malta: Bernard Grech says Prime Minister fails to raise above party politics

In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Bernard Grech who said that the Prime Minister’s first year in the role will be remembered for two reshuffles in ten months. He said that Robert…

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18

Jan

Malta: Prime Minister defends co-option of Oliver Scicluna

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who said that the co-option of Oliver Scicluna to parliament sends a ‘powerful message’ of inclusion of people with different abilities. He defended the…

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18

Jan

Malta: Offences committed by religious sect were not criminal

The Independent says that a five-month investigation by the Church into a religious sect found no evidence of criminal offence., despite warning about psychological and spiritual abuses by the leaders.…

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17

Jan

Malta News Briefing – Sunday 17 January 2021 – UPDATE

Update 1900 h - News Headlines - Political Sunday Statement - Prime Minister Robert Abela tried to shut down all criticisms of the Labour Party's co-option of Oliver Scicluna during…

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17

Jan

Malta: Parliamentary representation is the next challenge for women

Kullħadd says that female participation in the economy grew significantly since 2013 with a rise in women in employment and tertiary education, and a decrease in risk of social exclusion.…

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17

Jan

Malta: Three more co-options considered for government benches

Il-Mument claims that Prime Minister Robert Abela is mulling the possibility of moving out MPs Manuel Mallia, Anthony Agius Decelis,and Silvio Parnis and co-opting Malcolm Paul Galea, Jo-Etienne Abela, and…

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17

Jan

Malta: Brexit creates bureaucracy and uncertainty for logistics sector

It-Torċa speaks with the CEO of logistics company Express Trailers, Franco Azzopardi, about the impact of Brexit on the sector. Azzopardi said there the new arrangements present a high rate…

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17

Jan

Malta: Caruana Galizia murder suspect considering deal to reduce sentence

The Sunday Times says that Vince Muscat, one of the three alleged hitmen in the Caruana Galizia plot, is prepared to seek a plea deal to reduce his prison sentence.…

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17

Jan

Malta: Architects involved in house collapse hold on to their warrants

The Independent on Sunday reveals that the two architects facing charges for the collapse of a complex in Santa Venera which killed 54-year-old Miriam Pace last year, have not had…

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17

Jan

Malta: Favourable perceptions of traffic for the first time in two years

Illum publishes figures showing that 14 percent of people registered a negative perception of the traffic situation in Malta in a survey conducted this month. This was the first time…

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17

Jan

Malta: Plans to return Steward hospitals to state presented in Cabinet

Malta Today says that the Cabinet has been presented with plans to roll back the emphyteutic deal with Steward Health Care for the Gozo hospital, Karin Grech, and St Luke’s,…

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16

Jan

175 new cases of coronavirus – Malta News Briefing – Saturday 16 January 2021

Updated 1245 - Covid-19 Update Malta registered 175 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, authorities said. The new cases were detected following 3,293 swab tests. With 67 patients…

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16

Jan

Malta: New investments projected to create 1,900 jobs

L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who said that investments in 190 private sector projects during 2020 are expected to create 1,900 new jobs. The projects range from foreign investments…

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16

Jan

Malta: More than 11,000 total vaccinations by Monday

The Independent reports that 11,500 Covid-19 vaccinations are expected to have been administered by Monday, equivalent to 2.5 percent of the population. Authorities will start providing daily briefings on the…

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16

Jan

Malta: PN leader meets Chamber of SMEs

In-Nazzjon reports on a meeting between PN Leader Bernard Grech and the Chamber of SMEs. Grech said that the generation of wealth is successful when the economy is founded on…

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16

Jan

Malta: PM did not recuse himself from Vince Muscat pardon decision

The Times says that the Prime Minister did not recuse himself in the Cabinet decision against granting a presidential pardon to alleged Caruana Galizia hitman Vince Muscat. Robert Abela had,…

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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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15

Jan

Malta: Labour MPs, party executive to discuss Oliver Scicluna co-option today

Oliver Scicluna’s co-option to parliament on the government benches will be discussed later today by the Labour Party’s parliamentary group, Robert Abela has confirmed. The Labour leader will also bring…

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15

Jan

Malta: Protests, tension as elderly forced to wait outdoors for vaccine

Elderly people in line to receive a COVID-19 vaccine were left confused and frustrated on Friday as tensions soared at health centres. Healthcare workers are currently vaccinating people aged 85 and…

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15

Jan

193 new Covid-19 cases – Malta News Briefing – Friday 15 January 2021

Updated 1745- News Portal Updated Times of Malta reports that queues and disorganisation at healthcare centres have complicated rollout MaltaToday reports that Robert Abela says disability commission chair Oliver Scicluna’s…

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15

Jan

modl.ai expands Malta activities

modl.ai, a tech company which delivers AI tools for video game studios has announced its intention to expand in Malta, and announced a collaboration with with the Institute of Digital…

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15

Jan

More trips to Gozo in 2020 but less cars, passengers

Trips to Gozo increased during the past year, as many locals opted in favour of travelling between the islands during the coronavirus pandemic particularly during the Summer months. Data released…

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15

Jan

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that turning the tide at the next election is still a tall order but PN leader Bernard Grech’s mission no longer seems like an impossible one.…

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15

Jan

Business First increases its client contact by 367% in 2020

​During 2020, Business First made contact with 158,193 clients, with 3,042 client contacts per week. When compared to 2019 and 2018, there was a 367% and 427% increase respectively in…

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