[WATCH] Delia hopeful executive committee meeting keeps party interests at the forefront

The Nationalist Party's executive committee will be meeting today to discuss the way forward for the party 

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Nationalist Party executive committee meeting to discuss way forward

On Monday, President George Vella confirmed Adrian Delia as Opposition leader despite him losing a confidence vote among his parliamentary group

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Technicality clears man of protection order breach

Court overturns protection order breach after noting exhibited photocopies were not authenticated and cannot be accepted as evidence

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Insurance fraud: Priest handed ‘stolen’ gold chain under seal of confession

Court overturns insurance fraud conviction after priest was handed item allegedly stolen by third party from man who claimed insurance on theft

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Court overturns insurance fraud conviction after man's confessor says item was stolen by third party

Court overturns man's conviction for insurance fraud after deciding reasonable doubt exists about his culpability

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[ANALYSIS] Strong-arming Adrian Delia into submission

As rebel MPs cross the Rubicon they face a choice: engage in battle with Delia, or retain a semblance of party unity. Can Therese Comodini Cachia pick up the pieces from the fallout of the nuclear option, JAMES DEBONO asks?

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Lawrence Gonzi expected to attend today's PN executive committee meeting

Former prime minister Lawrence Gonzi will be attending meeting of PN executive on Tuesday evening

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Customs dog sniffs out €22,000 in undeclared cash on airport passenger

Customs Canine Unit dog detects large quantity of undeclared cash on passenger arriving to Malta from Frankfurt

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Women more likely to adapt working hours to caring responsibilities than men

Female workers in Malta are more likely to use flexitime and teleworking arrangements then men

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Opposition to blame if change in method of president’s appointment doesn’t go through – Justice Minister

Edward Zammit Lewis insists Opposition will be responsible if, due to disagreement on anti-deadlock mechanism, it blocks change in method of president's election to require two-thirds majority

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No bail for man charged with sexual assault, corruption of girls aged 11, 13

A 31-year-old man has been charged with sexually assaulted two young girls in Floriana 

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Repubblika makes fresh request for watchdog’s inquiry into judge who quashed Vitals inquiry

Repubblika wants Commission for the Administration of Justice take action against Judge Giovanni Grixti, after it accused him of authoring a decree that leads to "loss of respect to the judicial process"

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‘Missing’ Vitals MOU found, passed on to Auditor General

Memorandum signed with Vitals Global Healthcare for hospitals privatisation claimed to have been missing by Muscat administration has been found and passed on to OPM

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Deloitte must pay €42,000 in damages over Priceclub supermarket fiasco

Deloitte was accused of portraying optimistic picture of Priceclub's business before supermarket chain's €30 million crash

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Opposition leader Adrian Delia plans drastic shake-up of shadow portfolios

Opposition leader Adrian Delia says rebel MPs who weakened party leader and party will have to take responsibility for their action 

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Man seriously injured in traffic accident

A 29-year-old man was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Naxxar

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Gozo accident

A 33-year-old motorcyclist was grievously injured in a traffic accident in Xewkija

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[WATCH] PN rebels undeterred, call for ‘serious, honest and credible’ leader for Nationalist Party

PN split is further confirmed as rebel MPs repudiate Adrian Delia but stay on in party

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[WATCH] Saved by the President, Delia turns his sights on ‘corrupt Labour government’

Adrian Delia delivers livestreamed address without any questions from the press after being confirmed Opposition leader

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Saved by the President, Delia turn his sights on ‘corrupt Labour government’

Adrian Delia delivers livestreamed address without any questions from the press after being confirmed Opposition leader

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Delia to remain Opposition leader - President

President George Vella decides that, despite losing the support of the majority of his MPs, Adrian Delia will not be stripped of his Opposition leader role

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Court hears macabre details of Charlene Farrugia’s murder

Court told John Paul Woods had chopped body of missing Charlene Farrugia into four pieces to dispose of it

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Godfrey, Marlene Farrugia ‘disgusted’ over President’s lack of action on Adrian Delia

Independent MP Marlene Farrugia accuses George Vella of collaborating with government through his inaction over Ppposition leader crisis

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Malta airport invests €2.9 million in fire and rescue facilities

Airport strengthens firefighting capabilities with investment in specially-equipped vehicles

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Man charged with repeatedly raping partner of 20 years

Man denied bail after being charged with raping woman, who he had been in long-term relationship with, multiple times

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Man injured in construction site incident

Naxxar construction site accident leaves man grievously injured

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Construction worker injured after falling three storeys

Worker injured in Żejtun construction site incident

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PN MP says he abstained on Delia position in meeting with President

PN MP Stephen Spiteri says he abstained on his position on Adrian Delia in meeting with President George Vella last week

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No new COVID-19 cases registered overnight

Zero new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours, active cases remain five

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[WATCH] Abela sets Monday deadline for OPM to find ‘missing’ Vitals memorandum of understanding

Prime Minister Robert Abela has set a deadline of today, for the missing document pertaining to the vitals deal to be found

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Parliament debates Constitutional changes to have next president elected by two-thirds majority

Debate on Constitutional changes which will see next president appointed and removed by two-thirds majority starts in Parliament

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Attorney General’s plea bargain to Vincent Muscat il-Koħħu was leaked to middleman

Yorgen Fenech's associate told Theuma that Vincent Muscat had refused 30-year plea bargain, revealing extent of investigation's leaks

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Malta, United States edging closer on Status of Forces Agreement

Malta and the US are getting closer to a Status of Force Agreement (SOFA) but red lines on jurisdiction for US personnel on Maltese soil are sticking points

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Distinguishing between ‘party’ and ‘government’ | Daniel Jose Micallef

The sole contestant for the position of Deputy Leader for Party Affairs, former Labour Party president DANIEL JOSE MICALLEF outlines his vision for the future of an equally 'unopposed' Labour Party. But how will he tackle the many unresolved issues that still haunt Labour from its previous administration? 

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Maltese Catholic church tells priests to shun Gesù Salvatur community after complaints

Group led by anti-divorce campaigner Clyde Attard says group wants archdiocese to explain its decision to disassociate itself from Gesù Salvatur community 

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The weekend of Malta’s opposition crisis: 36 hours waiting for word from the President

Malta's opposition party is formally split over a coup to depose Adrian Delia, but it's the President's verdict that everyone is waiting for 

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Only five active cases of COVID-19, no new positives

Number of active coronavirus cases down to five with no new positives registered overnight

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Three arrested in police drug raids

Police arrest three after separate raids lead to discovery of various drugs

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Rebel MPs 'fully confident' Comodini Cachia will be appointed Opposition leader

Group of 19 MPs who disavowed Adrian Delia are fully confident Constitutional mechanism will lead to appointment of Therese Comodini Cachia as Opposition leader

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[WATCH] Opposition faction wants to impose on President's judgment - Abela

Prime Minister says faction within Opposition don't want to leave President to use his own Constitutional judgment in making decision about PN political crisis

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Cyclist grievously injured after crashing into wall

31-year-old cyclist badly hurt after crashing into rubble wall in Rabat

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Man drowns in Birżebbuġa

Man drowns in Pretty Bay, Birżebbuġa 

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Elderly woman dies in St Julian's fire

68-year-old woman dies after fire breaks out at her St Julian's home

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Adrian Delia allies mull expulsion threat for rebel MPs

Delia could be ready to convene an executive committee meeting on Tuesday so that he forms a board of discipline to discuss the rebels' actions

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Miriam Dalli appointed member of EP committee on beating cancer

Labour MEP Miriam Dalli appointed full member to the European Parliament's new committee on beating cancer.

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Public's help sought in search for 'hit-and-run' driver

Police have appealed to the public for assistance in tracing a driver thought to have been involved in a hit-and-run incident in Mdina road, Zebbug at 8:30am this morning .

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Health department issues warning over Smiles ice cream

The Superintendent of Public Health informed the public that Smiles ice cream products should not be consumed because of the possibility of the presence of plastic in the products.

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Malta retains A+ Fitch rating, despite lower accountability and corruption scores

Ratings Agency Fitch has published its latest report on Malta's economic outlook

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Protection of sources 'not a political luxury' -IĠM

"In the light of the repeated defence of the great importance and protection given to journalistic sources by the highest European court, the IĠM takes a very dim view of a leader of a party who tries to attack the media and its sources"

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Sant points out EU’s quandary in assessing rule of law breaches by member states

No agreed or concrete rulebook by which to assess rule of law practices in different member states, says Alfred Sant

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No agreed rulebook by which to assess rule of law practices in EU Member States – Alfred Sant

Measures to promote and enforce the rule of law in the European Union must be supported but there is no agreed or concrete rulebook by which to assess the practice of the rule of law in the different Member States, Labour MEP Alfred Sant has told the European Parliament.

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Nationalist MPs say President has confirmed Delia has lost their trust

President of the Republic has reportedly informed Chris Said that majority of MPs had declared having lost their trust in Adrian Delia

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19 year-old held in connection with theft of hotel cash box

A youth matching the description given by hotel staff was arrested a few streets away

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Broadcasting law set to be updated for the video-sharing age

Updates to Broadcasting Act will see video-sharing platforms and user-generated content regulated

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Delia’s defiance is damaging both PN and country, MPs who disavowed leader say

Group of 19 MPs behind Delia's lost confidence vote reiterate call for PN leader to step down in national interest

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MP who backed Delia in no-confidence vote to support Comodini Cachia as opposition leader

A Nationalist MP will be telling president George Vella that he supports Therese Comodini Cachia for leader of the Opposition despite having supported PN leader Adria Delia in a no-confidence vote on Tueday

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Abortion bogeyman rears its head early into Comodini Cachia’s bid to lead Opposition

Comodini Cachia's first statement on Facebook since being nominated by MPs to become Opposition leader is a disavowal of abortion

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Probation for man who admitted to drug charges in Gozo

A British man who admitted to charges of aggravated possession of cocaine and cannabis in Gozo in 2018 has been sentenced to probation by a drugs court due to his clean criminal record

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Man who visited prohibited area with his lawyer did not breach bail conditions, court says

A man whose bail conditions prohibited him from going to a part of Xaghra has been acquitted of breaching bail because he was only showing his lawyer the area

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Malta could receive additional €100 million under EU compromise recovery plan

Malta could get extra €100 million over and above almost €1 billion it is slated to get under EU coronavirus package

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President in marathon talks over Adrian Delia’s future as Opposition leader

President George Vella continues meeting Nationalist Party MPs • Rebels publish constitutional advice suggesting President can remove Delia and appoint MP with majority support

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Ambushed partygoer who nearly killed assailant, cleared of charges on self defence grounds

Shaun Demicoli, who beat and nearly killed a drunk man who ambushed him outside a party has been acquitted of grievous bodily harm 

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Zero new cases and two recoveries recorded on Friday

Active cases stand at seven

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[WATCH] Secretive VGH memorandum is nowhere to be found, Robert Abela says

Prime Minister suggests NAO's findings on VGH hospitals deal not relevant to current discussions with Steward Health care

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Malta’s public transport fleet gets 50 new busses

Transport Minister Ian Borg says an average of 100,000 passengers are making use of public transport services daily

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At 514,000 before COVID-19 hit, Malta registered highest population increase in EU

Malta has finally breached the half-million population mark

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[WATCH] Adrian Delia: 'I am still Opposition leader'

Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia says he is still Opposition leader and promises action will be taken within the party structures against those who disavowed him

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Is the PN heading for a real split? Factions’ next moves will be crucial

The PN was already split down the middle… now the rebels' move to depose Adrian Delia is spurring on a counter-move that could lead to expulsions and a real split

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PN executive member calls for disciplinary action against MPs who disavowed Delia

Adrian Delia supporter and executive member Andre Grech has called on party organs to take disciplinary action against MPs 

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MPs do not dictate who the PN leader is, defiant Adrian Delia insists

Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia is interviewed on Xtra Sajf

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Human trafficker wanted in Hungary loses extradition appeal

Man facing extradition to Hungary to face charges of trafficking 8,000 people has lost his appeal against the decision of the Court of Magistrates

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Chris Said meeting President with new name for Opposition leader and it’s not Claudio Grech

PN MP Chris Said, who propelled the vote of no confidence in Adrian Delia, and Claudette Buttigieg are expected to meet President George Vella with a new name for Opposition leader

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Overspeeding makes up over 37% of fines issued by marine enforcement

Transport Minister Ian Borg revealed 37% of fines issued by Maritime Enforcement were for speeding

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Beer resilient over COVID lockdown but future is frothy

The downscaling of village feasts and the cancellation of the 2020 European nations football tournament, one of the summer's greatest pull factors for bars and beer, is also expected to have an impact on sales

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Syrian in forced marriage attempt charged with Malta’s first honour crime

Man remanded in custody after allegedly beating his teenage daughter and trying to force her into an arranged marriage

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Trucking rules maligned by Maltese industry adopted by European Parliament

Parliament backs revised rules to improve drivers' working conditions and stop distortion of competition in road transport

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Malta could face 'political and institutional meltdown,' Employers Association warns

The Malta Employers Association says both major parties need to get their 'houses in order' 

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President is obliged to act following Delia’s no confidence vote, constitutional law expert says

The President is obliged by the Constitution to remove Adrian Delia from Opposition leader and appoint somebody else after PN MPs' vote, Prof. Kevin Aquilina says

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Gżira council to go to court over garden relocation of petrol pump

The Gżira council has decided to open a court case to challenge the planning review tribunal's decision to uphold a permit for the relocation of a fuel pump on part of a public garden in the locality

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Landlords win €150,000 after Constitutional court reduced compensation

The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has awarded the owners of a Sliema house over €150,000 in compensation from the Maltese State

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Stop treating planning like plasticine, says developers lobby’s new director

Planning's unlikely defence comes from a former Nationalist MP who sat on the Planning Authority board, was environment spokesperson for the Opposition, and then turned lobbyist for Malta's maligned developers' lobby

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PN rebels give Delia chance to leave but fail to say what their next step is

A statement signed off by Chris Said and Therese Comodini Cachia on behalf of MPs who voted against Delia, invites the party leader to put party and country 'first and foremost' but fails to indicate what they intend to do

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[WATCH] Claudio Grech is preferred choice to replace Delia as Opposition leader

Rebel Nationalist Party MPs in wait-and-see game • Chris Said rules out interest in leadership post

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[WATCH] PN deputy leader: ‘Party must understand situation after no confidence vote... no vacancy yet for Opposition leader’

Nationalist Party deputy leader David Agius disappointed that public discussion is about the Opposition leader when it should be about government's corruption

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70% of businesses can't survive more than a year in current post-COVID situation – survey

Chamber of SMEs survey finds wage subsidies prevented redundancies, but sales and insufficient rent assistance remain challenges for businesses' survival

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Delia, a new Opposition leader and the Constitution: understanding the road ahead

With Delia losing the support of his own MPs, the country is in uncharted waters. MaltaToday tries to make sense of the situation in this quick-fire Q&A.

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[WATCH] COVID-19: Government vouchers to start being sent today

Vouchers can be transferred from one recipient to another, with government not monitoring where and how they are spent

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MaltaToday threatened by SLAPP action from Socar representative

IGM condemnds SLAPP threates against five Maltese newspapers and demands meeting with government

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Man arrested after he was found in possession of synthetic drugs

A 29-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after he was found in possession of synthetic drugs

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No new COVID-19 cases registered overnight

No new cases of COVID-19 have been registered overnight, according to the latest figures released by the Health Ministry

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Delia was accused by MPs of meeting Robert Abela over ‘Yorgen Fenech’ attacks

MPs accused Adrian Delia of meeting Labour PM to discuss MPs' attacks over contacts with Yorgen Fenech

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Said accused Delia of meeting Robert Abela over ‘Yorgen Fenech’ attacks

Adrian Delia's former leadership rival Chris Said accused him of meeting Labour PM to discuss MPs' attacks over contacts with Yorgen Fenech

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PN youth section calls on Delia to step down: ‘No one is bigger than the party’

MZPN says that Adrian Delia should 'do the right thing and step down' after 19 of the party's parliamentary group voted against him in a vote of confidence, with 11 MPs voting in favour

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We sacked Konrad Mizzi – government reply over Vitals ‘collusion’ report

Abela administration says repudiation of Konrad Mizzi, disgraced health and energy minister, shows government has shouldered responsibility for Vitals concession

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What next for Delia? Go to President say Farrugia MPs, Franco Debono

"The ball is in the court of the President. He is obliged to act," former Nationalist Party MP Franco Debono says

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[LIVE] Public inquiry into Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder continues

Follow us live for another session of the public inquiry into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

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Nigerian scammer arrested by FBI could be behind €13m BOV cyberattack

Ray "Hushpuppi" Abbas had 2.4 million followers on Instagram and provided bank accounts for the wired monies

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Boris is already a portly gentleman. What if he had is-Serkin within driving distance?

The Skinny | No. 42 • Boris Johnson: National Fat-Shamer Supreme

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Malta’s secret crisis: teachers quitting schools

Why are teachers quitting? A new study sheds light on the troubles of Maltese teachers leaving the profession, finding low status ascribed to the profession is demotivating the teaching profession

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Teenagers sleeping rough in Valletta fear endless cycle of unemployment

Underage migrants fear getting stuck in endless cycle of unemployment and homelessness  

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[LIVE] Adrian Delia defies MPs, will stay on as PN leader

Follow us live for Adrian Delia's first reaction after losing a confidence vote among PN MPs

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[LIVE] Adrian Delia loses no confidence vote

PN MPs vote with 19 votes in favour and 11 against to remove Adrian Delia from Opposition leader

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Malta allows rescued migrants to disembark

52 migrants aboard a livestock carrier ship are allowed to disembark by the Maltese authorities

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Police looking for missing 15-year-old girl

Police are asking for help to locate Luana Borg, a 15-year-old girl, who was reported missing

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Chris Fearne says he was not involved in Vitals pre-tender agreement

Chris Fearne says NAO report on Vitals deal confirms he was not involved in discussions that may have taken place on the hospitals concession agreement before the request for proposals was issued

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Adrian Delia has asked police commissioner to investigate leaked WhatsApp messages

Riding on the back of the damning NAO report on the Vitals hospitals deal, embattled Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia pledges to continue fighting corruption

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Deadlock mechanism on President’s election still gives power to State, NGO says

NGO Repubblika says Bills introduced by government are hasty and lack of consultation and expert insight could result in hatchet job

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Konrad Mizzi points finger at Malta Enterprise over Vitals pre-tender agreement, calls on government to publish MOU

Konrad Mizzi insists he never signed a memorandum of understanding with Vitals investors and as health minister had turned down the proposal put forward by Malta Enterprise

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AD calls for criminal investigation of Konrad Mizzi and Joseph Muscat over Vitals deal

AD chairperson Carmel Cacopardo accuses Konrad Mizzi of 'shamelessly entering politics to pursue his own private interests'

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Brazil president tests positive for coronavirus

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro has repeatedly played down the effects of the virus calling it a 'little flu' 

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Jerma development in Marsaskala to include 170 apartments

New development replacing the derelict Jerma hotel in Marsaskala will rise to eight floors and will be 9m higher than historical St Thomas Tower

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KSU President believes decision to postpone graduation ceremonies taken too early

Students due to graduate in November were informed by the university that the ceremonies have been postponed to 2021  

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Damning report finds collusion between Vitals and government on hospitals deal

Vitals was done deal: damning NAO report finds collusion in hospitals concession • Flags lack of due diligence and superficial feasibility study

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PM insists Malta wants automatic migrant relocation in meeting with EU foreign policy chief

In meeting with EU High Representative Josep Borrell, Robert Abela urges for creation of automatic relocation mechanism for rescued migrants

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Melchior Spiteri human rights claim dismissed by court

Spiteri alleged that the presiding judge in his trial had influenced two witnesses when he threatened to throw them in jail for lying under oath

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Timothy Alden is new Partit Demokratika leader

Democratic Party, now no longer with two MPs in the House, elects new executive committee

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One new COVID-19 case registered overnight

One new coronavirus case found overnight, bringing the number of active cases to 11

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[WATCH] Shocking footage shows desperation of migrants aboard cargo ship

Captain of the Talia, Mohammad Shaaban, tells MaltaToday the situation onboard the Lebanese livestock cargo ship is becoming 'unsustainable' as 52 rescued migrants on board are refused disembarkation by Malta

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Six reasons Adrian Delia’s position is now untenable

Delia's position as PN leader is no longer tenable, simply because he has been very economic with the truth when facing direct questions on his relationship with Yorgen Fenech

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PN rebels want to force Delia’s hand with vote in crucial MPs’ meeting

MPs ready to put their foot down if PN leader Adrian Delia remains stubborn and refuses to acknowledge his position is now untenable

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Two rushed to hospital after trucks collide at Magħtab waste facility

Two male workers were rushed to Mater Dei Hospital after an accident at the Magħtab waste facility on Tuesday morning

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With or without VAT? Maltese most likely to pay for undeclared services

30% of Maltese say they buy undeclared goods or services, but so are the Dutch and Greeks big VAT evaders

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Man seriously injured after being hit by car

A 44-year-old man was seriously injured after being hit by a car in St Paul's Bay

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Seven more police officers charged with fraud at traffic section

A second round of arraignments linked to extra duties abuse at the police traffic section sees six police constables and a sergeant being charged with fraud

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Migrants still out at sea a day after being refused disembarkation in Malta

Group of 52 migrants still stranded aboard livestock-carrying vessel after Malta refused to take them in

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Court upholds Steward Health Care’s bid to stop nurses’ union industrial action

Court upholds Steward Health Care prohibitory injunction blocking industrial action ordered by MUMN over employment of foreign nurses at Gozo hospital

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Public warned not to touch or pick up infected ducks at the Salini Nature Reserve

Feral ducks at Salini are to be transferred so that Veterinary Regulation Directorate can directly monitor the infected birds

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Polish diver dies at Wied iż-Żurrieq

A 78-year-old man dies while diving at Wied iż-Żurrieq

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Elderly, vulnerable people urged to get flu jab this year

Chris Fearne says elderly and vulnerable persons should get vaccinated against influenza later this year to avoid risk of getting both flu and COVID-19

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Son of slain journalist against pardon for murder mastermind Yorgen Fenech

Matthew Caruana Galizia dismisses calls for a pardon or reduced sentence for Yorgen Fenech, the man suspected of masterminding his mother's assassination

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Adrian Delia’s leadership to be discussed by PN MPs

Adrian Delia's leadership of the Nationalist Party is under discussion once again as MPs mull no confidence vote option

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Elderly woman grievously injured in Qormi accident

80-year-old woman hospitalised after being run over by car in Qormi

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NGOs want planning commission chair removed after censuring objector

11 organisations are calling for the removal of Simon Saliba from chairperson of the Planning Commission after censorship incident involving objector

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Pilots file judicial protest against Air Malta and government on pilot redundancies

ALPA files judicial protest against Air Malta and government for claimed 'illegalities' in pilot redundancies and demotion of captains

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No new coronavirus cases and recoveries recorded on Monday

Number of active cases stands at 11

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Migrants offshore detention cost €1.7m, European countries to take 284 people

Malta has reached an agreement with a number of European countries to relocate 284 migrants previously held onboard tourist vessels outside territorial waters

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in traffic accident

A 61-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Pieta 

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Libyan GNA leader Fayez el Serraj welcomed in Malta on official visit

Malta PM welcomes UN recognised Libyan leader in official visit to Castille

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Construction worker seriously injured in Paola

A 30-year-old construction worker was seriously injured on Monday morning

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PL president resigned sensitive post on planning appeals tribunal

Newly-elected PL president Ramona Attard resigned controversial appointment to EPRT before submitting Labour nomination

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Ministers in last-ditch attempt to sway MEPs on trucking rules

Transport ministers for Malta and eight EU countries are appealing to the European Parliament over the adoption of reforms to the road transport sector 

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Government financing anti-human rights agenda by funding pro-life shelter, activists say

Maltese government supporting anti-human rights agenda by giving money to Life Network Foundation, which doctors accuse of peddling incorrect medical claims

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Man seriously injured after falling from balcony

A 41-year-old British national was seriously injured after falling from a balcony in Senglea

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‘Malta’s financial juridisction needs a revamp’ | Joseph Cuschieri

MFSA CEO JOSEPH CUSCHIERI says the financial regulator is ready to take on a new role that will bolster its investigative and supervisory powers against the problems of financial crime that risk Malta's greylisting by Moneyval

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Defiant PN MPs force meeting on Delia communication with Yorgen Fenech

A number of PN MPs have turned up at the party headquarters this evening despite Adrian Delia not calling a meeting of the parliamentary group

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Muscat warned by colleagues not to raise breach of privilege against Azzopardi

Labour insiders say Muscat was warned to not 'take the bait' in filing parliamentary privilege complaint against Jason Azzopardi over 2017 election claim

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Daniel Micallef to become PL deputy leader as no other nominations submitted

Labour Party's top roles uncontested, with only one nomination received for each position

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No new cases as Malta reaches 100,000 swab test milestone

One new recovery registered on Sunday

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[WATCH] Adrian Delia says he will not be intimated by 'systematic attacks' against him

Opposition leader plays down reports over his Whatsapp conversations with Yorgen Fenech, stating information is being fed by individuals who are bothered by his work against government's shady deals

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Police were told Fenech had dirt on Macbridge, secret company with China connection

Secret Dubai company Macbridge, or 'Malta And China Bridge', is secret conduit for money from government-financed projects

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Libya PM Serraj in Malta visit, day after Turkish defence minister talks

GNA leader Fayez el Serraj in official visit to Malta, one day after holding talks with Turkish defence minister in Tripoli

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Migrants rescued by cargo ship refused disembarkation in Malta

Migrants rescued by cargo ship Talia not allowed to disembark • Ship outside Freeport seeking shelter from bad weather

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Robert Abela and Steward lock horns over agreement brokered with Muscat, Mizzi

Steward Healthcare wants finalisation of agreement brokered with Konrad Mizzi and Joseph Muscat

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Prosecutors lambasted by court for lack of evidence in rape case

Police lambasted by court for prosecuting rape case before collecting all evidence

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Turkish defence minister in Malta meeting with Bartolo on Libya situation

Meeting discusses growing instability in Eastern Mediterranean after Operation Irini incursions

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No new coronavirus infections in past 24 hours

Since records began, 672 infections have been recorded in Malta

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90 year-old motorist grievously injured in collision with bus

The King Long public transport vehicle, which was being driven by a 49 year-old Filipino man collided with the elderly victim's Chevrolet in Triq Dun Karm in Birkirkara at around 6:30am on Saturday morning.

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Delia urges Maltese 'renewal,' calls for investment in industry

Opposition leader argues that millions of euros lost to corruption could have been invested in aviation, maritime, IT industries

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New mums older, more educated

Four in 10 mums are university-educated, obstetric data shows, changing demographic of Maltese motherhood

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Chamber of Commerce welcomes changes to IIP scheme

Chamber warns that new scheme will artificially inflate rental prices, reiterats its commitment to improve the quality of local standards and "repair the damage to the Country's reputation internationally by promoting ethics, professionalism and integrity with credibility."

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Dutch and Belgians taken to EU court over money laundering failures

Anti-Money Laundering: Commission decides to refer Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to fully implement EU anti-money laundering rules

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Former OPM official Ramona Attard submits candidature for Labour Party presidency

Prime Minister Robert Abela called on more participation from women at leadership level within the Labour Party during the general conference on Thursday

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Passport-for-cash programme will be shut down, replaced by new residency programme

Parliamentary Secretary Alex Muscat says the Individual Investor Programme will end in September irrespective of whether the 1,800 capping is reached or not • New residency programme to take its place

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Minister ‘impressed’ by abortion rate grants €130,000 to pro-life shelter

Minister 'impressed' by rate of abortions taking place outside Malta after visiting shelter that offers counselling services, grants €130,000 on three-year basis

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[WATCH] No due diligence on Vitals before award of hospitals, Nexia boss admits

Vitals Global Healthcare was set up a month before the bid and had a capital of €1,000

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Standards commissioner found ethics breach with Fenech's Petrus gift to Muscat

Petrus gift from Yorgen Fenech to Joseph Muscat on his birthday in 2019 was breach of ethics, Commissioner for Standards find

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Gżira mayor blasts tribunal’s decision to confirm fuel station relocation to public garden

Gżira mayor Conrad Borg Manche says council will leave no stone unturned in attempt to revoke 'outrageous' decision to have fuel station shifted into the Council of Europe gardens

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Judge calls for changes to law that allows children’s lawyer to also be court expert

Court urges legislator to address anomaly in Child's Advocate conflicting dual role as lawyer for minors and court expert in same cases

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Two days after travel restrictions lifted Malta registers one imported COVID-19 case

One recovery registered on Friday

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Labour president submits nomination for deputy party affairs leader

Outgoing PL president Daniel José Micallef will run for Labour deputy leader for party affairs

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[WATCH] Police solve murder case of woman who went missing 12 years ago

John Paul Charles Woods expected to be charged with murder of Charlene Farrugia 12 years ago

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Public inquiry into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia continues on Friday

Public inquiry to into murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia continues today with another hearing

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Tax evasion, murder, pika and hope: Church reflects on ills of Maltese society

Malta might no longer be kattolika, a Church document contemplating pastoral reform says. KURT SANSONE leafs through the virtual pages and finds that it offers a serious reflection on contemporary society

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MPs discussing Petrus gift to Muscat should declare Fenech relationship, Cassola says

MPs discussing Petrus gift ethics complaint should delcare past relationships with Tumas magnate Yorgen Fenech, independent candidate says

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Man seriously injured in traffic accident

A man from Zurrieq was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Thursday

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Under fire former Economic Crimes chief pushed into administrative police role

Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà shakes up police top brass, introduces internal audit

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Salini ducks infected with avian flu, salmonella and pose public health risk, authority says

The Environment and Resources Authority says tests carried out on ducks introduced at the Salini have shown the birds are diseased and talks underway to remove them

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[WATCH] Minister says Enemalta will cooperate with any investigation on Montenegro scandal

Michael Farrugia says Mozura wind farm investment will not be terminated but said Enemalta will cooperate even in Europol investigation

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[WATCH] Abela says Malta will skirt Moneyval greylist 'as we did with COVID pandemic'

Labour Party Extraordinary General Conference approves statute amendment to exclude MPs from deputy leadership   

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Timothy Alden to contest Democratic Party leadership, join forces with AD

Timothy Alden will be contesting the leadership of the Democratic Party with the aim of joining forces with Alternattiva Demokratika and building a new party

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Former GWU president James Pearsall to lead MCESD

One-time General Workers' Union president James Pearsall has been appointed to head the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development instead of John Bencini

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From sex with Yorgen to Hilton comps, Labour’s fiery whip tries to turn the tables

Labour MP fires salvo against Opposition MPs he accuses of soliciting favours from Tumas magnate Yorgen Fenech after sex allegations

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Polonium plot: Jomic Calleja accused of forging father's signature

Police add forgery charges to Jomic Calleja's list of offences, after court hears how he faked his father's signature on a rental agreement

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[WATCH] Tourism Minister invites Boris Johnson to jogging routine in obesity fight

Julia Farrugia Portelli plays down controversy sparked by Boris Johnson's comment that the Maltese are the fattest nation in Europe when asked about it during a BBC Radio 5 interview

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Custody battle alleged to be behind Rabat shooting incident

Man accused of shooting at ex-partner's boyfriend's car with shotgun remanded in custody

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Money van overturns in Naxxar

Nobody is injured when money van overturns in Naxxar as heavy police presence ensures safe transfer of cash to a replacement vehicle

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No new COVID-19 cases registered overnight

No new cases of COVID-19 have been registered overnight, according to the latest figures released by the Health Ministry

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Ħal Far detention centre rioters jailed for four years and fined

Two migrants who set fire to a tent at the Ħal Far detention centre have been jailed for four years and fined €8,600

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Retail sector struggles to survive in post-COVID limbo as Sliema trumps Valletta

The retail sector has taken a massive hit because of COVID-19 restrictions with returning business being a shadow of what it was before

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SkolaSajf to help re-integrate routine in children's lives, FES Chairperson says

The 7,849 children attending SkolaSajf 2020 will participate in activities aimed at re-integrating routine in their daily lives, this helping them feel more safe and secure in their environment

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House collapse victim never made it to therapy for anxiety caused by construction works that claimed her life

Miriam Pace never made it to the first session with her therapist to deal with anxiety caused by construction work next to her house because she was killed in the collapse

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Malta’s protected rent regime holding back automatic change of unconstitutional laws

The Maltese government is holding out on requests from the Council of Europe's Venice Commission to automatically strike off unconstitutional laws

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Petrus gift to Muscat: ethics investigation complete but MPs will read report first

Standards commissioner passes on report into Petrus gift from Yorgen Fenech to Joseph Muscat, to parliamentary committee

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Marsa shop fire leaves one dead

The police said the victim has not yet been identified

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Joseph Muscat’s guessing game on his political exit

Joseph Muscat will be surely resigning from parliament in the next months but once again he seems keen on ensuring that this is done on his own terms. What is his end game? Asks James Debono

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Factory worker seriously injured in accident

Man left seriously injured while operating factory machinery

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Supreme Cruises vessel chartered by government to host migrants cost €6,500 daily

Supreme Cruises' 'Jade' was the fourth vessel leased by government to host 75 migrants outside Malta's territorial waters

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Dogs allowed to enter restaurants under COVID-19 guidelines, MTA clarifies

Malta Tourism Association says guidelines for the reopening of Catering Establishments make no reference whatsoever to dogs being banned from entering premises

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Moneyval grey listing could be as devastating as COVID crisis, MEA President says

Malta Employers Association President says government's efforts in handling the coronavirus pandemic would be in vain if country is grey listed by Moneyval

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Attorney General should be sacked over Panama go-slow advice – Repubblika

Outrage after claim in public inquiry by former economic crimes inspector that AG gave 'go slow' order on Panama Papers

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Joseph Muscat rebuts Jason Azzopardi, insists there is no case against him on Montenegro wind farm

Joseph Muscat contests an assertion made by Jason Azzopardi in his appeal from the Speaker's breach of privilege ruling

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Nationwide pyrotechnic show to be held tonight

The VisitMalta Now festival will showcase the islands' best pyrotechnic talent from firework factories across Malta and Gozo

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Justice Minister to present 10 Bills in parliament dealing with wide-ranging reforms

Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis is expected to present the First Reading in parliament of 10 Bills dealing with reforms in line with recommendations made by the Venice Commission

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Robert Abela says friendships with Yorgen Fenech before murder charge not problematic

Prime Minister draws a line on when friendships with Yorgen Fenech become problematic but will advise ministers who had some form of relationship to stay out of Cabinet discussions that may deal with a pardon request

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[WATCH] First travellers arrive to Malta, as airport resumes operations

Malta International Airport reopens its doors to travellers after three-month closure because of COVID-19 restrictions

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Would-be lab thief released on bail

Second man charged in connection with attempted theft from lab at University, released on bail

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Attorney General advised police to 'tread carefully' on Panama Papers

Former head of police Economic Crimes Unit can't recall Attorney General's advice to tread carefully over Panama Papers because 'there was trouble brewing for the country' • Jason Azzopardi calls for Attorney General Peter Grech's resignation

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One new COVID-19 case, seven recoveries

Active cases stand at 15

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Seven-year prison sentence for cannabis importer who pleaded guilty to avoid jury

Accused pleaded guilty to having imported illicit drugs and possession with criminal intent

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35,000 crossed over to Gozo over the long weekend

Gozo Channel's fourth ship, the MV Nikolaos, resumes service tomorrow

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Portmann channelled €120 million through Pilatus Bank, inquiry hears

Company at the heart of a US investigation on dirty money from Venezuelan politicians had channelled money through Malta-based Pilatus Bank, the Caruana Galizia public inquiry hears

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Caruana Galizia public inquiry continues this morning

Follow our live blog as we sit in for another session of the Caruana Galizia public inquiry

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Keith Schembri: What he said, the context and his denials

Keith Schembri testified in court about his 'close friendship' with Yorgen Fenech and how he visited him at the ranch in Żebbuġ, where many other prominent people were entertained. This is what Schembri said under oath and some context to his words. KURT SANSONE reports

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[WATCH] Government too busy dealing with its own problems to lay out proper COVID-19 strategy, Delia says

Opposition leader Adrian Delia says government too busy 'firefighting' its own problems to focus on way forward after coronavirus pandemic

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Joseph Brignone girlfriend denies drugs charges

Joseph Brignone's girlfriend remanded in custody despite pleading not guilty to charges brought against her

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[WATCH] Business owners can cash government vouchers using app

Households will start receiving €100 vouchers next week as government unveils electronic system for businesses to redeem vouchers

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Dog lovers are barking mad over COVID rules that bar pets in restaurants

MSPCA says COVID-19 health guidelines preventing restaurants from allowing in dogs, should be reversed

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5 things you should know if you’re travelling through Malta International Airport

Malta International Airport will reopen its doors to travellers on 1 July but things will not be the same as before

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Azzopardi in breach of privilege over claim Muscat knew of assassination plot

Nationalist MP refuses to withdraw statement on Joseph Muscat, case will be heard before parliamentary committee for privileges

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[WATCH] Tourism Minister expects 700,000 visitors by end of year

Tourism arrivals will be a far cry from what they were last year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic but Malta still hopes to have attracted 700,000 tourists by the end of the year

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Ex-minister's driver convicted over 2014 shooting

Paul Sheehan, ex-driver to former minister Manuel Mallia, handed suspended sentence over 2014 shooting

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EU to decide to which ‘safe countries’ external borders will be opened

EU set to decide to which countries to reopen its external borders to, but US likely to be left out

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Malta’s MEPs nominate Charmaine Gauci for European Citizens’ Prize

Charmaine Gauci became a household name throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and now she has been nominated, along with her team, by Malta's six MEPs for the European Citizens' Prize

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[WATCH] Malta’s first national plant gene bank to open in 2022

A national gene bank will be set up to store seeds from endemic plants and propagation material

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Malta-linked project simplifies aircraft taxiing procedure for pilots

An intelligent sidestick to help pilots steer aircraft on the ground has been developed by a research team involving the University of Malta

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No COVID-19 cases reported for fourth consecutive day

For first time since March, Malta registers four consecutive days with zero new coronavirus cases

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Police traffic unit overtime fraud: superintendent, two inspectors charged

Court finds prima facie grounds for indictment of three senior police officers over abuse of overtime allowances

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Fortina’s new hop-off, hop-on ferry service to stop at Balluta eight times a day

Fortina Investments says its new hop-off, hop-on ferry service will start operating this summer between Sliema, St Julian's, Buġibba and Comino

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As airport reopens, doctors union urges heightened discipline against COVID-19 risk

Medical Association of Malra urges public to adhere to measures aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus as Malta reopens for tourists

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We’re fast running out of scapegoats for Malta’s corruption cases. Now that’s what I call a crisis!

The Skinny | No 41 • Konrad: Kicking and Screaming

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[ANALYSIS] Abela vs Delia: Raised bars and boomerangs

What are the dangers facing the two leaders as they navigate their parties through troubled waters, JAMES DEBONO asks?

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Not all top government jobs need revolving door ban, says public service chief

New revolving door rules for the Maltese civil service do not include all top jobs because not all CEOs have a supervisory or inspectorate's role

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Panama polemicist loses EU court bid after being admonished for publishing book

European Court throws out bid by Mark Sammut to have black mark removed from his EU staff report

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Police arrest 11 in detention centre riot

Police say riots resulted in damage to the Hal Far detention centre

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Black model unfazed by racists who don’t want her running in Miss World Malta contest

Facebook post deleted after wave of support for black model Martha Attard, who is running in the Miss World Malta contest

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Malta registers now new case of COVID-19 for third consecutive day

Three recoveries registered on Monday

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Ryanair issues health regulation ahead of service resumption on July 1

Ryanair says planes will be equipped with state-of-the-art air filtering system, while urging customers to make use of contactless services

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Property prices in Malta register decrease during COVID-19 pandemic, study shows

Despite deflation in Malta's property market, Gozo's real estate prices register marginal increase

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Pjazza presenter says reserved parking spot recommended for police protection

One TV host Karl Stagno Navarra says police requested reserved spot after receiving death threat

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COVID-19 still leaving adoptive families in limbo

For two adoptive families, the fight to bring home their daughters from India has been a gruelling one

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Limiting our exposure to economic crime | Edward Zammit Lewis

Malta is under severe pressure to reform its justice and law enforcement sectors, especially when it comes to economic crime. Justice Minister EDWARD ZAMMIT LEWIS is however confident that his reform programme will meet the required standards

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50-year-old left slightly injured after St Paul’s Bay stabbing

The aggressor escaped from the site of the incident, but was found by police and arrested shortly after

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[WATCH] Robert Abela refutes claims over knowledge on Macbridge ownership

Prime Minister Robert Abela insists country's reputation taking turn to the better

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[WATCH] PN General Council: Party duty bound to stand up to government’s corrupt deals, Delia says

Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia says reform will help party in better reflecting the needs and concerns of society in its policies

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One recovery and no new cases registered in the last 24 hours

661 swabs carried out 

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Yorgen Fenech told police Electrogas deal was corrupt

Alleged Daphne Caruana Galizia murder suspect Yorgen Fenech wanted pardon to divulge names of masterminds and corruption inside Electrogas contract

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Man left seriously injured after St Paul’s Bay argument

24-year-old stabbed after a fight broke out at his residence in St Paul's Bay

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Freezing order on Yorgen Fenech’s massive wealth is relaxed

Court grants murder suspect access to shares and immovable property he inherited

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Man arrested after injuring 3 in unprovoked attacks in Msida

The police have arrested a 20 year-old Senegalese man in connection with the attacks 

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Over 5,800 object to DB project on ITS site in third consultation period

A total of over 14,000 objections were submitted by the public during the three representation periods connected to this application that took place over the past three years.

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No new COVID-19 cases, 3 recoveries in past 24 hours

26 cases are still active.

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Adrian Delia dodges questions on Yorgen Fenech donation and inquiry

PN leader skirts around issue that he is no longer above suspicion due to magisterial inquiry on alleged Fenech bribe

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Maltese potatoes to help 500,000 in drought-stricken Namibia

Nearly half a million people are expected to benefit from the initiative

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Konrad Mizzi is not going anywhere: I’ll be MP loyal to Labour, he tells Speaker

Disgraced minister sacked from Labour says he will retain seat as independent MP and stay loyal to Labour parliamentary group

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Buses can turn air conditioning back on as COVID-19 measure relaxed

Air conditioning on public transport turned on again following instructions from health authorities

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Man briefly arrested in Caruana Galizia murder probe, acquitted of drug trafficking

Robert Agius known as Maksar is acquitted after witness refuses to testify and prosecution fails to test cocaine found at his house

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Teenage construction worker grievously injured in Valletta accident

18-year-old construction worker badly hurt in Republic Street construction site fall

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Marketing gurus team up for campaign to deliver Tarxien shelter for women and kids

One in two women experiences violence, SOAR campaigners say

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Facebook turns on Felix Busuttil’s ‘shit-stirring’ post on black men seeking shade on Triton Square

Labour candidate apologises after Facebook post complaining of men seeking shade on Triton Square backfires

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Man who threatened ex and male friend at restaurant gets bail

The man allegedly harassed and intimidated his former girlfriend and her male friend at a restaurant in Birzebbuga on Thursday

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[WATCH] FIAU to be given investigative powers in government bid to prevent grey listing

Finance Minister Edward Scicluna says government is working across the board to draft necessary regulations to prevent the Financial Action Task Force from grey listing the jurisdiction come October

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Online schooling can work, but nothing beats teacher time

While online teaching is still relatively new in Malta, private schools were quicker to adjust to the new reality 

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Shelters unprepared for domestic violence among same-sex couples

Violence in gay and lesbian relationships is just as common as in heterosexual ones, yet very few seek shelter from abusive partners, and professionals are not adequately trained to tackle these issues

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IVF leave extended to single women and egg donors

Employment rules now allow single women undergoing in-vitro fertilisation and egg donors to apply for leave, reflecting the changes enacted to the IVF law two years' ago

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Two new cases of COVID-19, five recover

Active cases stand at 29

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Gozo Channel releases summer 2020 ferry schedule

Ships will be leaving every half an hour from Mgarr during weekends

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Van driver acquitted of killing elderly pedestrian

The motorist was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment in 2016, after a court of magistrates declared him guilty of involuntary homicide  

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[WATCH] Montenegro wind farm scandal: ‘Don’t blame the victim,’ Edward Scicluna says

The Finance Minister expresses 'disgust' over Montenegro wind farm scandal but insists the government should be judged on the actions it is taking now that the facts came to light

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[WATCH] Government working on all fronts to prevent grey listing, Edward Scicluna says

Finance Minister Edward Scicluna says government is working across the board to draft necessary regulations to prevent the Financial Action Task Force from grey listing the jurisdiction come October

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Neil Agius crosses Sicily-Malta channel in record 28 hours

Maltese swimmer Neil Agius completes Sicily-Malta channel swim in record time to raise awareness on sea pollution

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Air Malta has no agreement yet with pilots’ union as court deadline looms

No agreement has yet been brokered between Air Malta and the Airline Pilots Association despite both parties claiming they were close to securing a deal

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Two men injured after boats catch fire at Mgarr Habour

Two men were injured after boats caught fire in Mgarr Habour early Friday morning

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[WATCH] Muscat’s reasons for early 2017 election can only be nefarious, Jason Azzopardi insists

PN MP Jason Azzopardi insists Muscat either knew Daphne Caruana Galizia would reveal Montenegro scandal or else was aware of plan to murder her when he decided to call an early election

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[WATCH] PN leadership race will be triggered after every election, new statute lays down

Revised Nationality Party statute sets out that leadership race must take place after every general election

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Malta unlikely to pass Moneyval test, US embassy official warns

US embassy official says likelihood is that Malta will be grey-listed by Moneyval 'unless something happens very quickly'

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Engineers file court protest over 'illegal' composition of Engineering Profession Board

Malta Association of Professional Engineers file judicial protest contesting Engineering Profession Board members' appointment

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[WATCH] David Thake implies that Adrian Delia should resign to clear his name

After testifying in the magisterial inquiry probing allegations that Nationalist Party officials received money to obstruct David Casa's re-election, David Thake implies Adrian Delia should resign until his name is cleared

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Take Queen Vic statue to Hastings or Victoria in Gozo, historian says

The only public Maltese coat of arms in Valletta lies right below Victoria's bottom, says Charles Xuereb, making it enough to validate her removal to Hastings or Victoria, "minus our blazon below her derrière"

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Woman seriously injured in traffic accident

A 50-year-old woman was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Marsascala

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Three new COVID-19 cases registered overnight

Three new coronavirus cases found overnight, bringing the number of active cases to 32

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Suspended sentence, fine, treatment order for violent naked stroller

A mentally ill man from Somalia has been handed a suspended sentence for a naked jaunt in St. Julians last February

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Planning meetings online system fails on first appointment with controversy

After failing because too many people registered to participate in a Planning Authority online hearing, doubts have been cast as to whether the system will cope when more controversial projects are considered

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Woman found carrying 72 packets of drugs remanded in custody

The woman was found in possession of cocaine, heroin and cannabis at the time of her arrest

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Corradino’s disciplinarian governor says he has eliminated drugs from prison

Retired army colonel Alexander Dalli says he runs his prison like a tight ship and that his drastic methods are part of his job to flush drugs out of prison

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Police investigating claims concerning Yorgen Fenech payments to Adrian Delia

Economic Crimes Unit starts its own investigation into claims Adrian Delia received payments from Yorgen Fenech to prevent MEP David Casa's re-election

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Speaker has received no communication yet from Konrad Mizzi after Labour expulsion

Speaker Anġlu Farrugia says he has received no communication from Konrad Mizzi on his parliamentary status after being expelled from the Labour Party

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Joseph Muscat accuses Jason Azzopardi of lying over claims he knew of Caruana Galizia murder plot

Joseph Muscat seeks breach of privilege ruling over Jason Azzopardi's claim the former prime minister knew about plot to murder Daphne Caruana Galizia

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Developers lobby group denounces piecemeal development brief changes

Malta Developers Association says piecemeal changes to development briefs are being used to accommodate individual projects, calls for holistic plan

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Disgraced former notary's jail sentence reduced on appeal

Appeals court reduces former notary's jail sentence for fraud by one year, confirms perpetual interdiction and striking off

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No new COVID-19 cases for third day in a row

Malta has registered three consecutive days with zero cases of coronavirus

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Repubblika welcomes expulsion of Konrad Mizzi, warns vigilance should remain

Civil society group Repubblika said the expulsion of Konrad Mizzi from the Labour Party parliamentary group is a 'step on the long and tough path to truth and justice'

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Unemployment continued to rise in May

The National Statistics Office says that the number of unemployed people registering for work stood at 4,409 in May, an increase of 430 on the previous month

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Captain Morgan says it only donated €3,000 to Labour Party in fundraising marathon

Captain Morgan denies it made €108,000 donation to Labour Party, insisting it only donated €3,000 to Naxxar PL club

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Muscat confirms he asked Keith Schembri to stop Yorgen Fenech from leaving Malta

'Make sure this guy doesn't leave,' Joseph Muscat recalls telling Keith Schembri in a phone call the day before Yorgen Fenech was arrested on his yacht

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Man dies after falling ill while swimming

A 75-year-old man has died after finding himself in difficulties while swimming on Wednesday morning

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[ANALYSIS] How Muscat became the albatross around Abela’s neck

Robert Abela's decision to ditch Konrad Mizzi has sent a clear sign of discontinuity from the impunity characterising the Muscat era. How far will Abela now go in ditching Joseph Muscat's toxic legacy? JAMES DEBONO asks. 

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Public inquiry into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder continues

The public inquiry into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia continues on Wednesday

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Man dies in police headquarters lock-up after drugs arrest

35-year-old from Mtarfa dies while in lock-up at the police headquarters in Floriana, hours after his arrest 

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Victoria’s secret: in Malta, the dark side of colonialism seldom gets attention

Historical villains in public places attracted the umbrage of Black Lives Matters protesters seeking to right the wrongs of racism, slavery and colonialism. So would relocating Queen Victoria's monument from Republic Square help us confront our colonial ghosts, or erase a part of history?

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Enemalta denies knowledge of 17 Black involvement in Montenegro wind farm, internal investigation underway

Enemalta says it made a profit from the sale of its shares in the Montenegro wind farm but cannot explain how the project was valued at more than three times its worth when it bought shares in 2015

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[WATCH] Labour executive votes to remove Konrad Mizzi from parliamentary group

Robert Abela calls a special session of the Labour Party executive to remove Konrad Mizzi from the parliamentary group • 71 members vote to remove Mizzi, 1 abstains and 1 votes against

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[WATCH] Labour executive to decide on Konrad Mizzi's removal from parliamentary group

Robert Abela has called a special session of the Labour Party executive to discuss the removal of Konrad Mizzi from the parliamentary group

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Prime Minister asks Konrad Mizzi to resign but former minister refuses to go

Konrad Mizzi says he has turned down the Prime Minister's request for him to resign from the Labour Party parliamentary group over the Montenegro scandal

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Magistrate probing claims involving Yorgen Fenech payments to Adrian Delia

A magisterial inquiry has kicked off on claims that Yorgen Fenech paid the Opposition leader to block David Casa's election bid, which money allegedly never made it to the PN's coffers

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New commissioner forces change in headship at police unit fighting financial crime

In a first drastic decision, incoming Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà has replaced Ian Abdilla as head of the economic crimes unit with Alexandra Mamo • Gafà says every case of corruption will be investigated

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Former band club officials imprisoned over Maltapost fraud

Three former band club officials, including a lawyer, are collectively sentenced to nine years in prison over Maltapost money order fraud

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59-year-old not guilty of causing serious injuries during heated argument

Man acquitted over argument that ensued after he was confronted when found leaning on a car

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No new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row

For the first time in more than three months, Malta has registered two consecutive days with zero cases of coronavirus

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Man groped woman on a bus and continued to harass her off it

A 22-year-old is remanded in custody after sexually harassing a woman on a bus and off it

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Homeless 17-year-old stole to sustain his drug habit

Teenager stole cash from his mother's aunt to sustain his drug habit

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Malta has a new police commissioner: Angelo Gafà formally appointed

Angelo Gafà has been formally appointed police commissioner after his nomination was approved by parliament's public appointments committee

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Brussels business lobby’s not to blame over Malta’s trucking debacle

Malta's business lobby in Brussels has taken umbrage at comments by Labour MEP Alfred Sant that it had not alerted MEPs to EU rules on trucking which key industry players say will raise consumer prices in Malta

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Revolving door is blocked for top civil servants who seek private sector jobs

New revolving doors rules are prohibiting civil servants and public employees who hold posts as regulators and inspectorates from transitioning straight to the private sector

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Peeling the ‘prickly pear’ | Peter Agius

There may be more to the EU's COVID-19 recovery package than meets the eye. PETER AGIUS – former MEP candidate and president of the EP Office – argues that Malta needs to make its case more forcefully at European level

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Labour executive debating statute change to prevent MPs from replacing Chris Cardona

The Labour Party executive is discussing a change in statute to have the post of deputy leader party affairs occupied by someone who is not an MP • Party publishes Cardona resignation letter

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Roads minister did not tell agency to ignore Wied Qirda stop order

Public standards investigation finds no evidence that minister gave orders to roads agency to continue Wied Qirda words despite stop order from ERA

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[WATCH] Anti-corruption protest in Valletta calls for justice after Montenegro scandal

Civil society groups are holding a protest outside parliament, calling for justice and truth in the wake of the Montenegro scandal unveiled last week

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Angelo Gafà gets parliament’s green light to become next police chief

In parliamentary grilling Angelo Gafà insists he never allowed any interference in his police work and does not intend that to change • Opposition boycotts hearing

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Ombudsman: galvanised civil society brought about downfall of disgraced Muscat

Hard-hitting report by Ombudsman says drastic reforms are required if the Malta's standing, trust, credibility and democratic credentials are to be restored

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Delia in urgent meeting with President George Vella over Montenegro scandal

Adrian Delia raises Montenegro 17 Black scandal with President George Vella

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Keith Schembri intended doing business with Yorgen Fenech ‘after leaving politics’

How Keith Schembri glossed over 17 Black during court testimony in the compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech

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Adrian Delia denies asking Yorgen Fenech for €50,000 to stop David Casa being elected

Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia has denied allegations made in court by Keith Schembri on Monday that he asked for €50,000 to stop David Casa from being elected

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Blogger daddy’s call for fathers to brush up on parenting skills

David Muscat Fenech Adami is putting pen to paper in a call to arms for dads to step up. His blog themaltesedaddy.com is a chronicle of the new hands-on daddy generation, appealing not to have women carry the emotional load of 'doing it all'

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Six arrested over drug find during police roadblock

Six young people were arrested after police found them in possession of cocaine, cannabis, heroin and crack

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[WATCH] Keith Schembri does not comment upon his arrival to court

Former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri gives no comments over his alleged role in the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia 

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Repubblika wants police protection for Jason Azzopardi

Civil society NGO wants police proptection for Nationalist MP and Caruana Galizia family lawyer

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Labour raises over €615,000 in week of graft allegations and buoyant polls

Labour Party raises €615,123 in donations in week-long campaign of partisan propaganda spots on TV and social media

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Keith Schembri, former chief of staff, testifies in Yorgen Fenech compilation of evidence

Follow us live for another sitting in the compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech, accused of masterminding the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia

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Car crash leaves two men seriously injured

Two men were seriously injured when the car they were in crashed, overturned and caught fire in St Julians  

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Man arrested after cocaine found in his car

Police arrest man after finding substantial amount of cocaine in his vehicle

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One new COVID-19 case found overnight

Single new coronavirus case registered overnight, no additional recoveries

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[WATCH] Abela knew about Montenegro wind farm scandal in November, but did nothing - Delia

Despite knowing months ago about the scandal involving the sale of a Montenegrin wind farm to Enemalta, Robert Abela did not act, Adrian Delia says

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Police chief nominee to undergo historic grilling on Monday

Newly-nominated police commissioner Angelo Gafà will be subjected to grilling in historic first, but PN expected to boycott session

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David Thake calls on Delia to quit in stormy PN parliamentary group meeting

PN MP David Thake calls for Adrian Delia to step down amid allegations concerning financial offer from Yorgen Fenech during MEP elections to prevent David Casa re-election

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Protest for 'truth and justice' to be held outside Parliament on Monday

Protesters to demonstrate outside Parliament calling for joint investigation by Europol and Malta police into Caruana Galizia assassination and related corruption

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Abela loses trust, but Delia's rating fails to improve, MaltaToday survey shows

MaltaToday survey finds Robert Abela's trust rating has slipped to 54.5%, its lowest level since he became prime minister, but Adrian Delia's still lags behind at 17.8%

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Teacher’s bid for union vice-presidency challenges establishment

ICT teacher who wants MUT vice-presidency says union is not transparent enough in decision-making

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Theuma discussed pardon with Fenech’s business partner in preparation for arrest

Middleman in Caruana Galizia assassination discussed prospective presidential pardon in return for his taped conversations

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Muscat rubbishes claims he asked Yorgen Fenech about Melvin Theuma recordings

Joseph Muscat denies he ever spoke to Yorgen Fenech about whether former chief of staff Keith Schembri featured in recordings made by Melvin Theuma

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Police told Cabinet in November 2019 that Fenech had evidence on Montenegro deal

Ministers heard police investigators say Yorgen Fenech had information on corrupt Montenegro and Electrogas deals

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Repubblika willing to drop ECJ case if new laws embrace Venice Commission recommendations

NGO says court case challengingsystem of judicial appointments could be dropped

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Miriam Dalli teams up with European paediatric organization to step up pressure for EU action

Since 2006, just nine medicines were approved for paediatric cancer compared to over 150 for adults  

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Malta police say they have started Montenegro wind farm investigations

 The wind farm was acquired by Enemalta in a lucrative deal for Yorgen Fenech during the tenure of former minister Konrad Mizzi,  

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COVID-19 update: one new case, 3 recover

The total number of active cases now stands at 39

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Meeting businesspeople part of my job, Delia says of Yorgen Fenech meeting

PN leader is sketchy on details of Yorgen Fenech dinner during which he was allegedly offered €50,000 to make sure incumbent MEP David Casa is not re-elected

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Human rights advocates, NGOs launch Malta Refugee Council

Malta Refugee Council expected to play key role in shaping of asylum policy

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Sant: EU leaders must stop quibbling and act against COVID recession

Europe face unprecedented crisis and EU leaders must address the dangers of the economic recession, says Labour MEP

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Bartolo says police must investigate ‘politically responsible’ for Montenegro scandal

Foreign minister says Malta risks grey-listing by FATF unless people connected to corruption are not charged in court

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[WATCH] Delia calls for ‘immediate’ removal of Joseph Muscat, Konrad Mizzi: ‘Not enough for Robert Abela to be disgusted’

Adrian Delia calls on all those in the Labour government who supported Konrad Mizzi, Keith Schembri and Joseph Muscat to shoulder political responsibility

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'I have nothing to hide,' Joseph Muscat says after Prime Minister expresses 'disgust' at 17 Black Montenegro scandal

Joseph Muscat and Konrad Mizzi take to Facebook to declare their innocence after latest 17 Black scandal implicates Yorgen Fenech in Enemalta Montenegro deal

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Prime Minister retracts claim that Daphne Caruana Galizia's sons were on a mission to disrupt investigations

Robert Abela admits to having made a mistake in writing a Facebook post in 2018, claiming the sons of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia were 'on a mission to disrupt investigations'

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‘If Konrad Mizzi is involved, he either decides for himself or I’ll take a decision’ – Abela on 17 Black

Malta PM calls for full justice on 17 Black scandal, says anyone connected to case must be investigated

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Robert Abela on 17 Black-Montenegro scandal: Police must investigate

Malta PM calls for full justice on 17 Black scandal, says anyone connected to case must be investigated

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Venice Commission praises Maltese steps towards adequate checks and balances

Venice Commission welcomes constitutional and legislative proposals but also wants MPs to start addressing unconstitutional laws decree by high court

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Cyclist hospitalised after Coast Road accident

Man seriously injured after bicycle he was riding crashed into truck on Coast Road

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PN should call investigation into Yorgen Fenech bribery claims, former head of party media says

Pierre Portelli says PN should launch internal investigation, led by former ECHR judge Giovanni Bonello, into claims of attempted bribery by Yorgen Fenech

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May was second wettest month of the year

Averaging at 21.2°C, the air temperature for May exceeded the climate norm by 1.4°C

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PN calls for immediate arrest and investigation of Joseph Muscat, Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi over Montenegro project

The Nationalist Party says this is the moment of truth for the country's institutions to act on corruption in wake of reports that show a money trail linking Yorgen Fenech's 17 Black to a wind farm project by Enemalta in Montenegro

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Valletta Gateway Terminals accounts clerk accused of embezzling €10,500

Former accounts clerk pleads not guilty after being charged with misappropriating almost €10,500 from Valletta Gateway Terminals

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Vince Muscat bail sitting heard behind closed doors

Judge orders press to leave courtroom during Vince Muscat bail sitting, citing the 'sensitivity of the matter at hand'

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Air Malta and pilots 'close' to agreement as lawyers ask court for extension

A court has given Air Malta and pilots union ALPA until next Friday decide on whether they will be withdrawing a pending lawsuit against each other

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[WATCH] Valletta CVA charges to be waived for summer as part of plan to regenerate capital post-COVID

Plan for regeneration of Valletta includes waiving of CVA charges and free ferry transport

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Yorgen Fenech's 17 Black made profit of €4.6m from Enemalta purchase of Montenegro wind farm, report claims

Money trail uncovered by journalists shows how 17 Black profited from Enemalta's purchase of a Montenegrin wind farm in 2015

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Three youths questioned in connect with Valletta robbery

Three youths are being investigated by the police in connection with the robbery of a Valletta establishment

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No new COVID-19 cases registered overnight

No new cases of COVID-19 have been registered overnight, according to the latest figures released by the Health Ministry

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Court receives optimised copies of recordings made by Melvin Theuma in Caruana Galizia murder case

Optimised copies of audio recordings made by middleman Melvin Theuma are exhibited in court as part of the compilation of evidence against the three men accused of murdering journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

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[LIVE] Caruana Galizia public inquiry receives expert report on Cardona's mobile phone location while in Germany

Follow us live as we sit in for another session of the Caruana Galizia public inquiry

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Cyclist seriously injured in traffic accident

A 36-year-old cyclist was grievously injured on Thursday in Zejtun

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‘Black Lives Matter is the end of silence on racism’

Sudanese university student Nagm Arbab says black people and migrant workers in Malta have been living in fear since the murder of Lassana Cisse in 2019

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[WATCH] Lawrence Cutajar denies Melvin Theuma tip-off, surprised by government’s decision to terminate his consultancy

Former police chief Lawrence Cutajar, who has been placed under formal investigation is interviewed on TVM's Xtra

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Police want to speak to David Thake about Yorgen Fenech bribery allegation

Nationalist Party MP David Thake commends police's swiftness in reacting to the case but insists police remain a 'weapon in the hands of the Labour Party'

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Maltese on electoral register and foreigners with residence permit to receive €100 vouchers

Government confirms foreigners with a residence permit will be receiving €100 vouchers announced in its stimulus package

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[WATCH] Adrian Delia denies claims of attempted bribery by Yorgen Fenech in sworn affidavit

Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia denies in a sworn statement that he received a money offer from Yorgen Fenech to block David Casa's re-election bid

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Moratorium sought for 6,000 household loans during pandemic peak

Central Bank of Malta data shows that there were 7,327 household and commercial loans subject to a moratorium by end April for a value of €1.3 billion

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Jason Azzopardi fined €50 for libel no-show

Nationalist MP Jason Azzopardi failed to turn up in court in a libel case filed against him by Education Minister Owen Bonnici

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AFM promotions case: Court finds no illegalities in 'doubtful' double promotion

Court dismisses discrimination case filed by an army officer over 2013 promotions

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One new COVID-19 case registered overnight

One new coronavirus case found overnight, bringing the number of active cases to 44

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Polonium importer Jomic Calleja forged his father's signature, handwriting expert confirms

A handwriting expert has declared that Jomic Calleja forged his father's signature on a lease agreement which was presented in court

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Air Malta sales a fifth of what they were during normal times

The national airline has received an 'encouraging' response following its decision to fly to 22 destinations but bookings are still a far cry from normality

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Former PBS head of news contract under review by station discipline board

A newly-established board of discipline at the Public Broadcasting Services has been tasked to review a contract of employment for its former head of news, Natalino Fenech

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