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
Newspaper Review
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
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: 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: 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: 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: Retail sector in dire straits
Business Today reports that retail business is struggling to survive, and some workers have already been laid off. Business in Valletta is down to around … Read more
Malta: First commercial flights since travel ban
The Malta Business Weekly reports on the arrival of the first commercial flight in Malta since the airport was shut down in March. More than … Read more
Malta: Satabank loses banking licence
The Independent reports that Satabank has had its licence withdrawn by the European Central Bank on recommendation of the Malta Financial Services Authority, Satabank has … Read more
Malta: Attorney General denies claims made in court
L-Orizzont carries a statement by Attorney General Peter Grech who rejected claims that he had ordered the police to ‘tread carefully’ in their Panama Papers … Read more
Malta: Caruana Galizia public inquiry probes former top investigator
The Times follows the Caruana Galizia public inquiry during which former police assistant commissioner Ian Abdilla failed to reply when asked about reasons why Keith … Read more
Malta: Employers’ body warns about grey-listing threat
In-Nazzjon picks up comments by Employers’ Association president Doris Sammut Bonnici who said that Malta should never have found itself risking grey-listing by Moneyvay. She … Read more
Malta: 700,000 visitors expected by end of year
Malta Today quotes Tourism Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli who said that the authorities are expecting 700,000 tourists by the end of the year. Last year, … Read more
Malta: Five traffic police officers indicted
The Times says that the court declared that was enough evidence to place five traffic police officers under a bill of indictment. The accused superintendent, … Read more
Malta: Finance Minister contradicts Moneyval extension reports
The Independent quotes Finance Minister Edward Scicluna who categorically denied claims that the government is seeking an extension on the Moneyval deadline. The minister is … Read more
Malta: PN daily paper turns 50
In-Nazzjon carries an interview with PN secretary general Francis Zammit Dimech to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the paper. The first edition was published under … Read more
Malta: Jason Azzopardi will not retract breach of privilege claim
L-Orizzont reports that Opposition MP Jason Azzopardi was found in breach of privilege by the House Speaker over claims the former Prime Minister knew of … Read more
Malta: Dar Tal-Providenza director out temporarily
L-Orizzont leads with appeals for help by Dar tal-Providenza following a decrease in donations. Director Fr Martin Micallef will also be step temporarily aside for … Read more
Malta: Government may seek extension from Moneyval
The Times reveals that Malta is set to request a six-month extension on its Moneyval assessment deadline. The original review has already been postponed by … Read more
Malta: Authorities eye UK travel safe list
The Independent reports that authorities are holding talks with the British government to include Malta in the UK travel ‘green list’ which exempts Britons from … Read more
Malta: Adrian Delia says PN can be government-in-waiting
In-Nazzjon quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia during a fundraising effort on Monday who said that the party’s renewal document adopted last week will transform it … Read more
Malta: Prime Minister denies information on Macbridge ownership
The Independent reports on an interview with Prime Minister Robert Abela who denied any knowledge of the ownership of Macbridge. The company was listed along … Read more
Malta: Enemalta refuses freedom of information request on direct order
The Times says that a freedom of information request into a direct order given by Enemalta to local company Beat Ltd. was turned down by … Read more
Malta: Prime Minister calls for prudence by MPs
L-Orizzont quotes the Prime Minister who appealed for House representatives to exercise prudence with their parliamentary privilege, Robert Abela said that MP’s privilege has served … Read more
Malta: PN Leader suggests extra paid leave for front liners
In-Nazzjon reports that PN Leader Adrian Delia called on the government to grant front liners in the coronavirus pandemic three days of paid leave as … Read more
Malta: Yorgen Fenech offered police information on corruption
Malta Today reveals that murder suspect Yorgen Fenech told police he was prepared to reveal information about corrupt deals involving Electrogas, the Montenegro deal and … Read more
Malta: Joseph Muscat to exit politics in October
The Sunday Times claims that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is set to resign from parliament around October. The paper says that plans to step … Read more
Malta: Enemalta denies paying €10 million for Mozura project
The Independent on Sunday speaks to Enemalta representatives who defended the price paid for shares in a Montenegro wind farm which, the company insisted, was … Read more
Malta: Increase in online fraud cases
Illum carries an interview with the Police Cyber Crime Unit which said there were more than 200 reports of online fraud since the beginning of … Read more
Malta: Rule of law reform to be presented this week
It-Torċa quotes Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis who said that the government is going to present a bill to reform the rule of law in … Read more
Malta: Upgrading project for Wied iż-Żurrieq
Kullħadd reveals that the government is set to announce a major embellishment plan for Wied iż-Żurrieq. The paper says that the destination attracts around half … Read more
Malta: Adrian Delia hails party statute reform
Il-Mument quotes PN Leader Adrian Delia who said that reform in the party statute adopted this week was an historic moment for the party. Delia … Read more
Malta: FIAU investigations to bypass police
The Times reveals that the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit will be given investigative powers to be able to launch probes into reports independently of the … Read more
Malta: Finance Minister says government focused on FATF deadline
The Independent quotes Finance Minister Edward Scicluna who said that Malta is doing its best to avoid being grey-listed by the Financial Action Task Force … Read more
Malta: Changes to employment law guarantees leave for IFV procedure
L-Orizzont reports that a new legal notice now guarantees 60 hours leave for persons undergoing an assisted procreation process. Minister Carmelo Abela announced the amendments … Read more
Malta: Swimmer completes Sicily-to-Malta challenge
In-Nazzjon says that a large crowd gathered in St Julian’s to welcome swimmer Neil Agius, who crossed successfully from the south of Sicily. The paper … Read more
Malta: PN adopts new statute
In-Nazzjon leads with the amendments to the PN statute adopted by the General Council on Thursday. New articles concern the governance, financial administration, and policy-making … Read more
Malta: Gozo tourism body cautious on numbers this summer
The Independent publishes an interview with Gozo Tourism Association Joe Muscat who said that, while local tourism is expected to increase this summer, it will … Read more
Malta: Child protection law to come into force on Wednesday
L-Orizzont speaks to the CEO of the Foundation for Social Services, Alfred Grixti, about the new child protection law that comes into effect on July … Read more
Malta: Hundreds of accompanied children arrived in Malta last year
The Times quotes a United Nations report saying that 768 children arrived in Malta unaccompanied last year. Among its recommendations, the UN calls for better … Read more