Malta-24 – News Briefing – Tuesday 7th July 2020
Updated 1245 – One new coronavirus case, one recovery
The Health Department said that there was one new case of coronavirus relating to a repatriated … Read more
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Malta’s GDP expected to contract 6% in 2020 – EU Economic Forecast
After several years of high growth fuelled mainly by domestic demand, Malta’s economy was beginning to slow down even before the COVID-19 pandemic. The disease … Read more
Maltese Editors’ Perspectives
Stability of relationships seems to be the central theme in today’s editorials, whether between couples or otherwise between politicians and their seat.
The Times of … Read more
Malta: Libyan PM attends migration office inauguration
L-Orizzont reports on the inauguration of an immigration coordination centre by Prime Minister Robert Abela and Libyan counterpart Fayez al-Sarraj. The two countries will cooperate … Read more
Malta: Attorney General cautioned against retrieval of evidence from Nexia BT servers
The Times reveals that Attorney General Peter Grech advised against steps by the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit to seize Nexia BT’s servers in the wake … Read more
Malta: Robert Abela hails Malta-Libya relationship
The Independent quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who, during a visit by Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj said that Malta considers Libya its friend. Abela … Read more
Malta: Air Malta employees flag unequal treatment
In-Nazzjon says that Air Malta employees are complaining about preferential treatment towards some colleagues at a time when the company is downsizing its staff and … Read more
180 migrants disembark Ocean Viking ship in Sicily
At least 180 migrants rescued by a humanitarian aid boat in the Mediterranean Sea began to leave the vessel in Porto Empedocle, Sicily late on … Read more
Retail trade in Malta and euro area shows signs of recovery in May
In May 2020, when Member States began easing the COVID-19 containment measures, the seasonally adjusted volume of retail trade increased by 17.8% in the euro … Read more
Malta: 78 year old Polish man dies after being pulled from sea
A 78 year old Polish diver tragically lost his life after being urgently admitted to Mater Dei hospital. This happened after being pulled from sea … Read more
Malta: Industrial production in May increased by almost 3%
During May, industrial production increased by almost 3% when compared to the previous month.
This was announced in a published statistic from the National Statistics … Read more
Malta: ALPA calls on govt to fulfil its contractual obligations
ALPA has filed a judicial protest to hold Air Malta and the Government of Malta responsible for the termination of employment of 69 pilots and … Read more
Malta: FELTOM urges teachers, UPE and schools to work together to safeguard the ELT industry
The Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations Malta (FELTOM) has urged the teachers, the UPE and the school to work together, especially in these difficult … Read more
Malta: Seven traffic section police officers charged with fraud
Six police constables and a sergeant were on Monday charged with committing fraud when they received payments for ‘extra duties’ when they would not have … Read more
Malta: Adrian Delia’s leadership to be discussed by PN MPs
Adrian Delia’s leadership will be on the agenda of the Nationalist Party’s parliamentary group meeting as MPs remain unconvinced with his reaction to the Yorgen … Read more
Malta: Maltese Government in agreement with a number of European countries to relocate 284 immigrants from Malta
284 immigrants will be transferred towards the EU member states in a relocation exercise co-ordinated by the European Commission.
The Maltese Government has begun the … Read more
Libyan PM Fayez al- Sarraj on official visit to Malta
The Libyan Prime Minister of the Tripoli based government on Fayez al-Sarraj on Monday arrived in Malta for an official visit.
Also accompanying al-Sarraj are … Read more
Maltese Editors’ Perpsectives
Weekdays editorials are back with a selection of topics for discussion ranging from the US Presidency to expensive wine, from culture to the health sector.… Read more
Malta: Migrants kept at sea aboard livestock carrier
The Times speaks to the captain of the ship carrying migrants that was ordered to moor in Maltese territorial waters while the government negotiates relocation … Read more
Malta: Coronavirus tests surpass 100,000
L-Orizzont says that there have now been more than 100,000 swab tests for Covid-19 since March. There are currently 11 active cases from a total … Read more
Malta: Adrian Delia says he will not cave in to government attacks
In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that media reports about WhatsApp chats between himself and Yorgen Fenech were a government tactic. He said … Read more
Malta: PN Leader denies exchanges with Yorgen Fenech
The Independent quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who says that messages between him and businessman Yorgen Fenech published by The Sunday Times are fake. He … Read more
Malta-24 – News Briefing – Sunday 5th July 2020
Politics Update:
PN leader Adrian Delia has pledged to call a meeting of his parliamentary group after MPs called for to meet urgently following claims … Read more
180 migrants onboard Ocean Viking aid ship will disembark in Sicily
The 180 migrants on the Ocean Viking aid ship will arrive in Porto Empedocle on Monday, where they will be transferred onto another ship, the … Read more
Malta: Yorgen Fenech offered to spill the beans on Macbridge
Malta Today says that Yorgen Fenech told police he was prepared to reveal information about secret company Macbridge which, along with his own 17 Black, … Read more
Malta: Messages between Yorgen Fenech and Adrian Delia surface
The Sunday Times reveals a series of messages between business Yorgen Fenech and PN Leader Adrian Delia sent in 2019. The paper says it was … Read more
Malta: Financial industry concerned about upcoming Moneyval deadline
The Independent on Sunday speaks to practitioners in the financial services industry who were skeptical of claims by the Prime Minister that Malta would pass … Read more
Malta: GWU calls for more flexibility in the workplace
It-Torċa quotes General Workers Union secretary general Josef Bugeja who said that a new legislative framework is necessary to provide more flexibility to industrial relations. … Read more
Malta: Bank deposits increase by half a million during pandemic
Kullħadd quotes figures released by the Central Bank showing that household deposits in banks reached €13.7 billion by May, rising by €500,000 since the start … Read more
Malta: Adrian Delia vows to repeal hospitals deal
Il-Mument quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said he is committed to the return to the public the three hospitals privatised by the government. Delia … Read more
Malta: Man suffering from grievous injuries after Birżebbuġa hit-and-run
A 38-year-old man is suffering from grievous injuries after he was hit by a car that kept on going instead of assisting the victim.
The … Read more
Malta: Standards Commissioner report confirms strong link between Muscat, Fenech – PN
The report compiled by the Commissioner for Public Standards confirms the strong link that exists between former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Yorgen Fenech, who … Read more
Malta: Government listened to PN and scrapped IIP scheme – Adrian Delia
The government has once again listened to the Opposition and this time around scrapped the passport buyer scheme, Adrian Delia said on Saturday.
“I publicly … Read more
Malta: Turkish defence minister in Malta meeting with Bartolo on Libya situation
Malta’s foreign and EU affairs minister Evarist Bartolo on Saturday held a meeting with the Turkish Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar, who is in Malta … Read more
Malta: No new Coronavirus cases in Malta – another person recovers
The Health Ministry confirmed that no new Coronavirus cases were registered in Malta during the past 24 hours, while another person recovered from the virus.… Read more
Malta: Government to ditch IIP passport scheme
The Independent reports that the government published amendments to the Citizenship Act on Friday that will scrap the current cash-for-passports scheme and introduce a new … Read more
Malta: Joseph Muscat found in breach of ethical behaviour
The Times reports that a parliamentary committee could impose sanctions on MP Joseph Muscat for receiving expensive gifts from businessman Yorgen Fenech. The former Prime … Read more
Malta: Murder suspect arraigned in court twelve years from the case
L-Orizzont reports that John Paul Woods has been arraigned in court accused of the murder of Charlene Farrugia, twelve years ago. The remains of the … Read more
Malta: Witness says no due diligence in hospitals deal was conducted
In-Nazzjon follows the case in court into the deal to privatise three state hospitals. Nexia BT partner Manuel Castagna, who sat on the evaluation and … Read more
Malta-24 – News Briefing – Saturday 4th July 2020
Updated 1240 – No new cases of coronavirus in Malta
There were no new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the Health Department … Read more
Malta: Malta travellers will not have to quarantine in UK
Malta has been included in Britain’s ‘air bridge’ list of 50 countries that will be exempt from a 14-day quarantine for incoming travellers, following government-to-government … Read more
Maltese Editors’ Perspectives
On the eve of the first weekend of the month, Editors have taken different angles for their Editorials, with finance, governance and parliamentary affairs finding … Read more
Malta: PM upbeat about upcoming Moneyval deadline
L-Orizzont quotes Prime Minister Robert Abela who said he was confident that Malta will pass the Moneyval test. Addressing the PL General Conference, Abela said … Read more
Malta: Former economic crimes head transferred to another unit
In-Nazzjon reveals that Assistant Police Commissioner Ian Abdilla, who has been removed from the Economic Crimes Unit, has now been appointed director of the IT … Read more
Malta: Report on gifts received by Joseph Muscat finalised
The Times reports that the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life submitted the findings of an investigation into gifts from Yorgen Fenech to former Prime … Read more
Malta: Owen Bonnici reiterates his trusts in the judiciary over Konrad Mizzi
The Independent asks Owen Bonnici whether he had any concerns over deals made by Konrad Mizzi while he was Justice Minister. The now Education Minister … Read more
Malta-24 – News Briefing – Friday 3rd July 2020
Updated 1401 – Imported case not linked to re-opening of airport
Air Malta said in a statement that the person who tested positive in the … Read more
Malta: PN proposals implemented in favour of passengers
The opposition welcomes measures which were implemented from the Malta Public Transport in light of the pandemic COVID-19, assuring the safety of its employees and … Read more
Malta: Malta with third lowest unemployment rate in Euro zone
A EUROSTAT statistic showed that throughout the month of May, Malta had the third lowest rate of unemployment in the Euro zone.
In May, the … Read more
Malta: Equality Bill stifles fundamental right to freedom of religion – Church schools
The Church Schools Association, the Secretariat for Catholic Education and the Council of Major Religious Superiors, together with representatives of parent organisations whose children attend … Read more
Malta: Coronavirus – No new cases again, two recover
No new Coronavirus cases were registered in Malta on Wednesday, while two patients have recovered, the health authorities said.
This leaves the total number of … Read more
Malta: Man who died in shop fire was due to marry in weeks
A shopkeeper who died in a fire at his place of work was due to get married in two weeks, shocked friends have said.
Maged … Read more
Malta: Timothy Alden to contest Democratic Party leadership, join forces with AD
Change is afoot in the Democratic Party as Timothy Alden has announced he will be contesting the party leadership.
But Alden’s goal is to eventually … Read more
Malta: New leadership for the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development
The Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister Carmelo Abela announced that Mr James Pearsall will be appointed Chairperson of the Malta Council for … Read more
Maltese Editors’ Perspectives
The rule of law and economic recovery are the key themes taken on by Editors in today’s leaders.
The Times of Malta focuses on the … Read more