Sure, it took a global pandemic, but we’ll finally get a chance at some peace in summer

The Skinny | No 28. No Village Feasts in the Time of Corona

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People cancel hospital surgery amid coronavirus fears, risk their health

Mater Dei Hospital chief says patients who stay away from hospital despite needing its services risk health complications

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Children could be graded on FIFA20, Minecraft, Fortnite video games due to coronavirus closures

Education ministry dossier considers Playstation and PC video games as way of grading students due to COVID-19 school closures

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Over 330,000 voters’ personal data leaked in security breach

Online security researcher says 337,000 Maltese voters' data held by private IT company were exposed during 10 days of server vulnerability

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[WATCH] Delia appeals for unity in ‘freedom fight’ against coronavirus

On Freedom Day, PN leader Adrian Delia urges the nation to unite in 'fight for freedom' against Covid-19

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Non-essential travel between Malta and Gozo stopped

Gozo Minister says only commercial vehicles and people travelling for work and medical reasons will be allowed to cross between the islands

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What you should do with your garbage if at home with the coronavirus

Can people recovering at home with the coronavirus put out the trash? We took our question to Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci

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Coronavirus: Health Authorities assessing decision to open spring hunting season

'We are analysing and discussing the issue, so we can draw up an assessment of the situation' - Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci

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Prevention is better than cure | Joe Falzon

Apart from its devastating impact on public health, the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to also wreak havoc upon the global economy. But economist and lecturer Prof. JOE FALZON argues that the economic challenge cannot be addressed, until the health aspect of the crisis is fully resolved

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[LIVE] 13 new cases of coronavirus brings total to 169

Follow the latest updates here

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British murder fugitive extradited to the UK on special flight

Christopher Guest More Jr had been on Europe's most wanted list and was arrested in Malta in June last year

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Coronavirus: Malta Maritime Forum calls out government for being ‘overlooked’ in aid package

The maritime forum said relegating the industry's assistance to a day's salary per week is 'an injustice to the industry'

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Maltese girls are outperforming boys on A grades in O levels

Female 15-year-olds more likely to get an A in all subjects, except computers, physics and maths, with church school students emerging as top achievers

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Missing in action: Where is the EU in the war against COVID-19?

The arrival of a contingent of 50 medics from communist Cuba in Lombardy, one of Italy's hardest-hit regions, has highlighted the absence of a European response to the coronavirus, as member states struggle to make ends meet. Has the EU gone missing when it is most needed? JAMES DEBONO asks

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Tales from the COVID-19 frontline: ‘There is nothing easy about this’

With the majority of Maltese workers shut in at home, we still need the services of a few professionals who are braving the COVID-19 epidemic to provide essential services. MATTHEW AGIUS asked a few of them how the virus was affecting their day to day existence

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[WATCH] Freedom Day still relevant as Malta fights to free itself from Covid-19 - Prime Minister

As Malta is due to celebrate Freedom Day on Tuesday, the island is fighting to free itself from the coronavirus pandemic, Robert Abela says

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Coronavirus: Opposition supports government’s drive to increase debt

Opposition breaks with tradition and votes in favour of government money bill to increase spending in bid to counter Covid-19's economic impact

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[BREAKING] Coronavirus: Fines for people gathering in groups of more than three

The police will be empowered to fine people who gather in groups of more than three in public places as restrictions to stop the spread of the coronavirus are stepped up

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Coronavirus: Layoffs inevitable unless government extends aid package, business leaders warn

Business leaders believe the more generous aid package offered by government must be extended to cover more companies as the country teeters on the brink of a Great Depression

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More must be done at EU level, Sant says on €37 billion coronavirus initiative

Alfred Sant supports Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative but insists that more needs to be done at EU level

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Chefs work and live away from their families to deliver 5,000 meals a day

Chefs offer to live on-site at meal production facility which supplies care homes to ensure supply continuity by reducing their chance of exposure to the coronavirus

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Coronavirus: Heritage Malta projects 'stay home' message onto Fort St Angelo

Heritage Malta is projecting the 'stay home' message onto the bastions of Fort St Angelo as the State agency does its part to keep spirits high

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Help worst-affected businesses, including media, PN MP urges government

PN MP Claudio Grech calls on government to extend maximum aid to all businesses whose cash flow dropped by over 50% due to the impact of the coronavirus

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Coronavirus: Parents allowed to stay with children in hospital, Charmaine Gauci confirms

Public Health Superintendent clarifies that a child with Covid-19 who requires hospitalisation will be able to have a parent stay with them in hospital

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Red Cross gets four GoTo cars to better assist people in self-isolation

Car-sharing company GoTo provides four cars to Malta Red Cross Society to increase mobility in assisting those affected by COVID-19 crisis

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Five new cases from more than 600 swab tests

Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci says 637 swab tests were carried out in the past 24 hours, as the health authorities step up their efforts to identify sick people • Total number of cases so far stands at 156

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Farmers can now connect directly with customers through 'farm map'

Friends of the Earth Malta has launched an online initiative to connect farmers directly with customers

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Coronavirus rescue package is a work-in-progress, Evarist Bartolo says

Foreign Affairs Minister Evarist Bartolo says government's rescue package will continue to evolve as he sounds the ominous warning that Malta's open economy will be greatly impacted by the Covid-19 epidemic

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Coronavirus: Foreign Minister laments lack of EU solidarity, Malta receives surgical masks from China

Malta got more aid from outside the EU than from EU member states, foreign minister says as he receives donation of surgical masks from China

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Coronavirus: Church school sixth forms in talks with authorities over admission criteria

De La Salle College and St Aloysius College are in talks with the education authorities over admission criteria for the coming academic year after upcoming O-level sessions were cancelled

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Malta could foot €100 million bill if Steward contract rescinded by court

Konrad Mizzi signed a 2019 agreement making any Steward breach of contract a government event default

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Coronvirus: Gozo shadow minister calls for more restrictions on Gozo channel travel

Chris Said says that health authorities should impose restrictions on who can cross from Malta to Gozo and vice-versa during Covid-19 crisis

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Private schools in talks with government over revised admission criteria

Education Minister Owen Bonnici had said that SEC examinations are cancelled, but the Independent Schools Association say they are in talks with the government over revised admission criteria

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Coronavirus: Police step up patrols to disperse gatherings

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri says more police officers have been put on patrol to disperse gatherings as health authorities warn against complacency in face of the low number of coronavirus cases

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[LIVE] Malta registers two new Covid-19 cases on Sunday

Follow us live as we report the Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci's announcement

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Adrian Delia: 'Let's not backtrack on COVID measures to appease economic sector'

Opposition Leader Adrian Delia appealed for harsher measures and lockdown procedures to prevent Malta from suffering the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic

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Robert Abela: 'We did not backtrack on COVID measures, we're listening to the people'

Prime Minister Robert Abela says he is happy with the low-infection results the government directives were reaping, contributing to a certificate of excellence by the World Health Organisation

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Coronavirus: United States, Italy, Spain worst-hit countries as infection spreads

46 Italian doctors have died to date, with 6,414 healthcare workers testing positive

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Hotel group welcomes NAO findings, Graffitti hits out at ‘cheeky’ DB

DB Group on NAO report: conclusions show unfounded and malicious allegations against the group on the price it paid for the concession of the land

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St Joseph Home sex abuse victims lose appeal for damages from Church

Court of Appeal confirms damages claim by victims of the St Joseph Home clerical sex abuse is time-barred

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Coronavirus: 20 things to know about the school and exam decisions

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted schools and exams. Here is a quick guide to find out how the decisions announced by Education Minister Owen Bonnici impact your child's schooling

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Coronavirus: WHO regional director praises Malta’s public health measures

WHO European regional director Hans Kluge says Malta is a 'country to follow' as he praises the measures introduced to fight the spread of coronavirus in Malta

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[LIVE] Public Health Superintendent: 10 new coronavirus cases

Public Health Superintendent Prof. Charmaine Gauci delivers the COVID-19 medical bulletin at 12:30pm

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[WATCH] Delia accuses Abela of being reactive in COVID-19 response

Opposition leader Adrian Delia: government merely reacting to circumstances, instead of planning ahead

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Lockdown back-track a case of fine-tuning, Chris Fearne says-

After PM revises lockdown for over-65s, health minister Chris Fearne says Malta writing rulebook as things change due to unprecedented nature of COVID-19

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[WATCH] Schools to remain closed till June, special conditions for O and A-Levels

Schools closure extended to rest of scholastic year, O-level to be graded by predictive assessment, A-levels postponed to September

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Back-track on lockdown for over-65s with exemptions for shopping and doctor visits

Lockdown measures on all elderly over 65 and people who fall in health-related vulnerable groups were announced on Thursday

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Expat care workers ask Fearne to be registered as nurses to join COVID-19 effort

Foreign care workers want to be registered as nurses: 'We're well aware of the healthcare system and can communicate in Maltese' 

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Corradino inmates issued face masks in COVID-19 precaution ramp-up

Although prisoners are, as yet, not on total lockdown, as of yesterday, the prison authorities have issued the masks with the order that from today, all personnel must wear them in prison as part of a gradual increase in precautionary measures to stop the spread of coronavirus

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Coronavirus: Government lists exemptions for people affected by partial lockdown

Lockdown measures on all elderly over 65 and people who fall in health-related vulnerable groups were announced on Thursday

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Coronavirus: Italy records 969 deaths in the last 24 hours

4,401 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded on Friday

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Coronavirus: Car showrooms to close, mechanics to remain open

The measure will help in limiting the spread of Covid-19, Transport Malta said

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Coronavirus: If you need someone to talk to, the OASI Foundation is listening

Are you alone with no one to talk to? OASI Foundation is ready to help

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[WATCH] Delay in closing borders caused 20 more cases of coronavirus, PN health spokesperson says

PN MP Stephen Spiteri points out that the party had been insisting on the closure of Malta's borders for several weeks before this took place

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Coronavirus: Surgical face masks will not protect you from the virus

Before wearing a face mask, it would be good to know whether it is effective and how it should be used • Check out this information by a University of Malta academic

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Coronavirus: Elderly need community-level assistance, grandparents NGO says

Nanniet Malta founder Philip Chircop calls for initiatives within Malta's towns and villages to help provide elderly locked inside due to Covid-19 with their shopping and medicine essentials

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Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

In a live-streamed statement the British Prime Minister has told the nation that he was infected with the virus.

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Coronavirus: Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci will deliver daily briefing at 12:30pm

Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci will be providing the latest updates surrounding Covid-19 at 12:30 pm and we will be live with the conference

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Crime rate down 10% over past three years

Reports of crime have seen a 2.1% drop in 2019 and a decrease of 10% over a three year period

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Coronavirus lockdown has left elderly questioning how they will get money, food and medicines

MaltaToday has been inundated by elderly people who want answers as to how they will be able to withdraw money to pay for deliveries

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Coronavirus: Police contingency plan in place

Covid-19 contingency plan for police has been input in place which details how the corps would operate in the event of a 20% or 40% drop in available officers due to the coronavirus

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Coronavirus: Malta furniture manufacturers ask for aid as demand plummets

The Malta Furniture Manufacturers Organisation hopes further government aid is rolled out to help small family businesses

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Call to free El Hiblu teens who resisted Libyan pushback and remain under arrest

NGO Sea-Watch calls on Maltese government to release three teenagers charged with terrorism for resisting being pushed back to Libya

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Government in talks to secure low interest bank finance for companies

On TVM's Xtra, Financial Services Parliamentary Secretary Clayton Bartolo says talks are underway with Malta Development Bank to secure low interest rates for business loans

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Coronavirus lockdown for elderly impacts President, two ministers and four MPs

Malta has adopted a lockdown for people aged 65 as it tries to curb the spread of the coronavirus, a measure that will see six legislators and the President confined to their house unless they are issued a special dispensation

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Coronavirus: Italian truckers with imported merchandise not observing quarantine

Public Health Superintendent says that quarantine rules apply to everyone, including Italian truckers who bring merchandise to Malta but port workers tell MaltaToday Italian drivers are skimping on quarantine

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Coronavirus: Italy death toll surges past 8,000

Italy reports 712 deaths on Thursday

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Coronavirus: Deputy PM launches investigation into claims on prefabricated hospital bids

Chris Fearne stops tender for prefabricated hospital until claims made by opposition MP Jason Azzopardi in that this is a 'scandal in the making' are investigated 

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Coronavirus: Deputy Prime Minister to announce more restrictive measures

Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne is expected to announce more restrictive measures at a press conference, which we will transmit live at 5:30pm

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Government will shut down district offices from Monday

District social security offices and various government customer care centres across Malta and Gozo will close from Monday

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Coronavirus: Liquigas will continue to supply gas to doorstep clients

Green gas cylinders are being washed and disinfected regularly, Liquigas says

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Coronavirus uncertainty weighs on Gozo fast ferry service

The government will issue a call for the operation of a normal ferry service between Malta and Gozo, and a separate call for a fast ferry service

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Rough seas break tanker in two, crew rescued by Armed Forces of Malta

UK-flagged Motor Tanker Lady Sandra suffered extensive damage in Malta's territorial waters and started taking in water and sinking

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Christchurch shooter admits 51 counts of murder

Brenton Tarrant, 29, from New South Wales, also admitted the attempted murder of another 40 people, and one charge related to terrorism.

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Beppe Fenech Adami says government 'not protecting disciplined forces enough'

PN MP Beppe Fenech Adami says government has an obligation to reveal its plans for the disciplined forces if the coronavirus crisis continues to escalate

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Charmaine Gauci's daily Covid-19 bulletin at 1:30pm

Follow us live as we report the new cases of coronavirus in Malta 

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Roberta Metsola praises EU response to Covid-19, says action 'cannot be half-hearted'

PN MEP Roberta Metsola said "the cost of inaction or hesitation will be too high a price to pay"  

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Removal of O-level exam fees: southern candidates rise by 9%

Removing A-level fees was no game-changer in the south, but O-level registrations there have increased considerably

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How the 1837 cholera paved the way for a Maltese anglophile upper class

Dr David Zammit's study of 19th century outbreaks of plague and cholera in Malta reveals the effects they had on Maltese civil society and government

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Labour Force estimates show 5.4% increase in employment at the end of 2019

Statistics before the coronavirus crisis hit show that unemployed persons at the end of 2019 stood at 8,541 or 2% of the population

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Banks announce measures to help customers during coronavirus crisis

Malta's leading banks have announced measures to help those affected by the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus epidemic

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Social welfare agency CEO takes 10% pay cut in view of coronavirus crisis

Alfred Grixti, CEO of the Foundation for Social Welfare Services, a government agency, will be taking a 10% cut in his wage and give up his disturbance allowance as country deals with coronavirus economic crisis

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RAI’s 2015 Leonardo episode on Chinese man-made supervirus, debunked by scientists

Don't believe the hype: Italian programme doing the rounds on Maltese social media is not proof that COVID-19 coronavirus was created in a Chinese laboratory

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Catholic charities say poorest will suffer the most in pandemic shutdown

Catholic organisations want state to ensure marginalised communities and poor are not left without basic necessities to have dignified life in coronavirus lockdown

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Armed robbery at Msida shop

A man armed with a knife entered a grocery shop in Msida and threatened shopkeepers, demanding cash on Wednesday night 

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Coronavirus: Italy cases probably 10 times higher, civil protection agency head says

Spain recorded 700 deaths in the last 24 hours, surpassing China to become country with second most deaths in the world

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Finance minister’s ominous coronavirus warning: Everybody will suffer

Finance Minister Edward Scicluna says country's GDP is likely to fall by 10%

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Coronavirus swabbing centres opened at Luxol Grounds and Xewkija heliport

Two new coronavirus swabbing centres will help in limiting the spread of the contagion

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Lightning strike causes explosion at Żurrieq fireworks factory

No one is injured after a lightning bolt hits the Żurrieq fireworks factory

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Dalli pushes for joint EU procurement of medical supplies in COVID-19 task force

Labour MEP calls on EU to ensure the continuous supply of essential goods, and vital medical and protective equipment within its member states

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Coronavirus: Central Bank steps in with directive to ease cheque deposits for people who cannot leave home because of health restrictions

Directive 17 issued by the Central Bank allows cheques marked as 'only' for use by the beneficiary to be deposited by a trusted third party of the beneficiary

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Archbishop appeals for obedience of festa directives

Archbishop Charles Scicluna says that Malta's first duty was to protect the health of its citizens

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Auditor General questions regularity of ITS land transfer to DB group

The National Audit Office says Projects Malta failed to obtain authorisation from the Contracts Department before issuing a request for proposals to transfer the ITS land

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[WATCH] Government leaving 110,000 workers on a limb, Delia claims

Adrian Delia says that Prime Minister Robert Abela wants employers and workers 'to bear the burden of the collapse of the economy' 

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Where are the Covid-19 patients recovering?

Only 10 Covid-19 patients are recovering at Mater Dei hospital, one of whom is in the ITU

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Isolated showers to dominate the rest of the week, as Met Office puts out gale force wind warning

According to the Meteorological Office Malta is in for a rainy, and windy week ahead

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Prince Charles has Coronavirus, official sources confirm

The 71 year-old prince is showing mild symptoms but is otherwise in good health

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Man seriously injured in traffic accident

A 39-year-old man was seriously injured during a traffic accident in Paola.

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Charmaine Gauci delivers new updates on Covid-19 cases at 12:30pm

Follow us live here as we report the Public Health Superintendent's updates on new coronavirus cases in Malta

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Find out which coronavirus wage supplement applies for your company or activity

Malta Enterprise has released detailed lists of companies and sectors that will benefit from the two different coronavirus wage supplements unveiled by government

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Community support platform for local residents, businesses, launched

YouSafe has enabled 230 Local Council members to work from the safety of their homes while keeping close contact with their respective community

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Coronavirus: Community support platform for local residents, businesses, launched

YouSafe has enabled 230 local council members to work from the safety of their homes while keeping close contact with their respective communities

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Government can and should do more to cushion the coronavirus blow, Opposition says

Opposition says government's aid package has created a second-class tier of workers who will not enjoy the same benefits as the 60,000 who will receive €800 per month

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Passport sellers had ‘improper advantage’ with minister’s promo

Standards Commissioner says Julia Farrugia-Portelli could have given an improper advantage to passport sellers Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

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With masses cancelled, how will Maltese Catholics face life?

The coronavirus quarantine could change the role of Catholic ministry and the experience of the faith in community

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Social partners react to government aid package

After Robert Abela unveiled a new aid package for the economy, this is how the social partners reacted

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Ministers, PM to forfeit one month’s salary as coronavirus threatens Maltese wages

Tourism, economy ministers and Prime Minister forfeiting monthly salary after announcing wage subsidies for employees in private sector

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Coronavirus: Italy death toll surges to 743

Spain recorded 514 deaths on Tuesday

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Coronavirus: Feast celebrations to be limited to Sunday pilgrimages

No other internal or external festivities will be held, the Church said

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Robert Abela to unveil new coronavirus aid package for the economy

Prime Minister Robert Abela will be unveiling a new improved aid package for the economy after talks with the social partners

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For many women and children, home is not a safe place in lockdown

Curbing the COVID-19 spread by mandatory lockdowns puts the safety of women and children in abusive homes, at risk

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Two charged over fight in which man was stabbed

The fight ensued after one of the men had collided with parked cars after trying to avoid another vehicle

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Coronavirus: Malta Trust Foundation donates 20,000 face masks after collaboration with Chinese donors

Chinese donors give Malta 20,000 face masks through their collaboration with the Malta Trust Foundation chaired by former president Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca

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Coronavirus: Prime Minister meets MCESD for briefing on new economic rescue package

Robert Abela is briefing the social partners at a special meeting of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development on a new aid package being proposed by the government

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Mater Dei emergency department nurses join GWU

The absolute majority of nurses at hospital's emergency department have left the MUMN and joined the General Workers' Union

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Government’s lack of e-learning strategy has created a digital divide, PN says

The Nationalist Party says that not all teachers were prepared or trained to teach from home because the government hadn't implemented a digital strategy

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COVID-19 teleworkers put the strain on broadband

GO reports substantial increase in traffic across all networks with data traffic on the mobile network at an all-time record high last weekend

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Tenner for charity keeps restaurants busy in coronavirus shutdown

'Buy a Meal' allows patrons to pay €10 for a restaurant to prepare meals for those most in need

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Charmaine Gauci with Covid-19 update at 12pm

Follow us live for today's update on the coronavirus situation in Malta

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Cardiologist gives simple explanation of what ‘flattening the curve’ means

Mater Dei Hospital specialist cardiologist Melanie Zammit Burg gives a quick explanation of how everyone's cooperation and adherence to public health advice could help slow down the virus spread

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Government wants to build makeshift hospital for 90 patients in eight weeks

The government issued a call for the construction of a prefabricated hospital to be completed in eight weeks

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Coronavirus: Breach of quarantine fine increased to €10,000

People who breach their quarantine will be fined €10,000 for every breach recorded as government comes down hard on those who disregard public health orders

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Malta producers submit complaint to Ombudsman on Film Commissioner's 'corrupt practices'

Malta Producers Association says Johann Grech had changed the Film Commission into his fiefdom, 'working for the benefit of a few'

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Bus driver tests positive for coronavirus

The driver was one of the 17 cases confirmed on Sunday 

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Cyclist seriously injured in traffic accident

A 46-year-old cyclist was grievously injured in a traffic accident on Monday 

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The pandemic really has put a timer on Muscatian feel-good political rhetoric, hasn’t it? Indeed

The Skinny | No. 27. Silvio Schembri & Post-Covid Third Country Nationals

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Tonio Fenech: ‘Give economy time-out during coronavirus lockdown’

Former PN finance minister proposes solution to freeze economy and sustain wages so that economy can bounce back at the end of lockdown

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Coronavirus: United Kingdom announces lockdown

All of the UK will be placed under the lockdown conditions in a bid to control the Covid-19 pandemic

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Government measures need to be directed towards concrete wage support schemes, Chamber of Commerce survey shows

Ministers have been summoned to a special cabinet meeting tonight, as the government looks to adjust its economic rescue package  

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Minister cancels PA meetings after Ombudsman raises concern on MaltaToday story

Environment minister says Public Authority will not meet due to coronavirus pandemic, after board was summoned to discuss major high-rise project despite all council, board and commission meetings being postponed

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Coronavirus: Fines could reach €10,000

Fines for breaching quarantine currently stand at €3,000

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Coronavirus: Italy reports downward trend with 602 new deaths in the last 24 hours

World Health Organisation Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the 'pandemic is accelerating'

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Santa Lucija murder suspect arrested in Morocco

A man who lived with the murder victim fled to Morocco and was arrested in Casablanca

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Coronavirus: Cabinet to meet on Monday night for review of economic rescue package

Ministers have been summoned for a Cabinet meeting on Monday night, which is expected to discuss a fresh injection of economic aid to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus

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Concrete mixer incident in Sliema construction site mistaken for building collapse

Police confirm that no one was injured in an accident involving a concrete mixer in a Sliema construction site that led neighbours to believe a building had collapsed

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Coronavirus: Bank of Valletta to temporarily shut eight branches

Bank of Valletta will be closing eight branches in its efforts to minimise contact between its staff and customers as it adopts measures to combat the spread of Covid-19

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Employers, unions hold talks with Prime Minister over rescue package

Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association President Tony Zahra says Prime Minister is receptive to lobby's concerns amid Covid-19 impact • Employers and unions in meetings at Castille

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[WATCH] Adrian Delia calls for special aid package for crisis-hit Gozo

The Opposition leader insisted Gozitans are being treated unfairly by the government

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[WATCH] Life in the time of Covid-19: people tell us how they are coping in this new reality

MaltaToday visits Valletta to ask the few people roaming the capital's streets how they are living their life during the coronavirus pandemic

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BirdLife calls for more responsibility as hunters and trappers seize the moment to defy closed season

BirdLife Malta has called for more responsibility to be shown when addressing 'rampant illegal hunting and trapping'

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Prison raises bar as it prepares for full coronavirus lockdown

No prison inmates or their families have yet been infected with coronavirus but the Corradino Correctional Facility is stepping up its preparedness to avoid infections

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Coronavirus: Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci briefing at 12:30pm

Join us live for the daily briefing delivered by Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci at 12:30pm

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Expectant mothers fearing Covid-19 urged to deliver in hospital: 'It's the safest place to have a baby during these extraordinary times'

The Malta College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has urged expectant mothers to deliver their children in hospital, noting that measures are in place to deal with pregnant Covid-19 patients

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Planning Authority summons meeting despite Covid-19 emergency

The Planning Authority has summoned board members to decide on high rise projects and sanctioning of illegal excavations for J. Portelli Projects in Qawra despite having cancelled all meetings because of the coronavirus emergency

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Coronavirus pandemic leads to cancellation of Pope Francis visit to Malta

Pope Francis visit to Malta postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

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Carmel Pace pens moving note to wife in Heaven, three weeks after deadly building collapse

Three weeks since Miriam Pace died in a house collapse, her husband says his 'only relief' is that she is taking care of the family from Heaven

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[ANALYSIS] Has Malta’s coronavirus disaster turned capitalists into socialists?

The unthinkable has happened. Facing bleak times, business leaders who generally shun government intervention are now unanimous in demanding state aid to rescue an economy struck by a virus. Is socialism only needed when capitalism is at the brink? Asks JAMES DEBONO

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Coronavirus lockdown turns abuse victims into prisoners in their own home

For victims of domestic violence and children in abusive households, the coronavirus lockdown presents a new challenge for social workers

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Economist warns: Coronavirus could be Malta’s Great Depression

Economist's warning: 55,000 unemployed unless government launches massive intervention

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Man seriously injured after crashing into tree

A 37-year-old man was seriously injured after he was involved in a traffic accident on Sunday evening in Hamrun

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We cannot allow businesses to fail | Claudio Grech

The economic effects of the coronavirus emergency have already started being felt. Opposition spokesperson for the economy CLAUDIO GRECH argues that the severity of the impending crisis depends on actions taken by government today

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Coronavirus: Full list of shops that have to close published

Government issues list of outlets that have to close as part of the more restrictive measures announced on Sunday

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Coronavirus: More economic aid needed with 'great urgency' - Chamber of SMEs

Malta Chamber of SMEs welcome latest measures to safeguard public health, emphasise urgency of government providing more aid for businesses and to safeguard jobs

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319,000 coronavirus cases worldwide, over 53,000 in Italy

Total number of Covid-19 cases globally more than doubles in a week to reach 319,000

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Manuel Cuschieri lashes out at ‘egoistic’ business owners

One Radio presenter Manuel Cuschieri goes on a rant against 'egoistic' business owners who criticised government's coronavirus financial aid package

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Coronavirus: Relatives caring for nurses’ children should be given paid leave - MUMN

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, nurses' union asks government to give two months of paid leave to relatives who care for children of nurses

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Coronavirus: Economy Minister warms up to more state intervention

Economy Minister Silvio Schembri indicates government will provide more assistance to businesses in light of Covid-19's impact, 'We can help more'

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Reinvest surplus in businesses, workers, Delia urges government

Adrian Delia urges government to, by the middle of next week, provide an aid package which safeguards businesses and jobs

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MediaToday Sunday papers call on Abela to safeguard businesses, jobs

MaltaToday and Illum urge Prime Minister Robert Abela to take the measures necessary to save businesses and protect jobs in light of Covid-19's economic impact

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Coronavirus: Deputy PM to announce new restrictive measures at 2pm, Charmaine Gauci to give update

We will be live blogging the press conference Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne and Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci will give at 2pm

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[WATCH] Coronavirus aid package ‘might be reviewed shortly’, Prime Minister says

Prime Minister Robert Abela says government aims to keep businesses alive and safeguard jobs, as he suggests Covid-19 financial aid package could be reviewed soon

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Cultural open space will be first stage of Ta’ Qali national park expansion

Tender for development of open space for cultural activities has been issued as preparations for first stage of Ta' Qali project start, Transport Minister Ian Borg says

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Education Minister reaches out to children with classroom video

Owen Bonnici urges students to stay safe and use their time at home fruitfully in 'children's only' video

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Italy shuts factories, offices as it tightens restrictions on ugliest day yet

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte shuts down all non-essential workplaces across Italy as it combats the deadly spread of the coronavirus

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Coronavirus: Italy records 800 new deaths and almost 5,000 infections in 24 hours

Italy continues to see an exponential rise in Covid-19 infections and deaths despite a country-wide lockdown • Overstretched health authorities appeal to people to obey restrictions on mobility

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Two arrested after attempted burglary

The incident happened in Atocia Street, Hamrun

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PN proposes journalism fund to finance factual information on coronavirus

Opposition proposals says fund for journalists could be administered by the Superintendence of Public Health

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[LIVE] Coronavirus: Public Health Superintendent to deliver update at 12:30 pm

Public health superintendent Charmaine Gauci delivers her daily Covid-19 update

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[WATCH] Government measures half-baked, opposition leader says

Adrian Delia calls out the government for hijacking the national broadcaster for 'propaganda' purposes  

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St Julian’s residents, council, NGOs appeal Balluta Bay ferry landing

The project involves berthing facilities for a hop-on hop-off ferry service in Balluta Bay run by the Fortina Group

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PN’s former shadow environment minister gets top job at developers lobby

Former Nationalist MP Marthese Portelli, who once shadowed the environment potfolio, is now the diretcor-general of the Malta Developers Association

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Two-thirds of students opt for just one foreign language

Students in church schools most likely to opt for two or more foreign languages in SEC exams. Over one-fourth in state schools do not opt for any foreign language

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Coronavirus: Regulatory reporting deadlines extended by MFSA

The Malta Financial and Services Authority said that it 'considers it necessary and proportionate to apply flexibility in the applicable deadlines'

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Coronavirus: Driving instructors issued preventive measures

Practice and theory tests remain suspended

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Coronavirus: After widely criticised economic rescue package, government meets social partners

Government held several meetings with unions and employer organisations in the wake of an economic rescue package that has been widely criticised

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Coronavirus: Bank of Valletta closes Ibraġġ branch after staff member falls ill

Bank of Valletta says that it took the precautionary measure to close its Ibraġġ branch after an employee fell ill and is awaiting the results of tests for Covid-19 • All branch employees in quarantine • Bank introduces minimum cash withdrawal from branches

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Coronavirus: Balzan pharmacy fumigated after staff member tests positive

The pharmacy was fumigated as one staff member tested positive to Covid-19

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Coronavirus: What can we learn from the low death toll German anomaly?

Germany has a high rate of Covid-19 infections but an exceedingly low death rate when compared to its neighbours

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Italy in peril: over 5,000 new Covid-19 cases registered in one day

The record number of deaths in a single day has been recorded in Italy as it struggles to contain the infection

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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson announces job retention scheme, grant to cover wages

Britain will be helping to pay wages for the first time in its history, committed to paying 80% of wages for employees not working

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Coronavirus: Social partners should be involved in government measures, union says

UHM said that the mini-budget announced by the government to mitigate the Covid-19 crisis would not prevent chaos 

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Coronavirus: Layoffs in English teaching sector, closure of schools, due to student cancellations

The Federation of English Language Teaching in Malta says number of arrival cancellations of foreign students number 20,000, a loss in contribution of around €8.8 million

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OLAF launches inquiry into fake Covid-19 related products

The European Anti-Fraud Office says that the coronavirus has offered new opportunities for fraudsters to profit from high market demand for medical protection

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MFSA to insurers: don’t shift the goalposts for COVID-19 claims

A blanket exclusion for claims arising out of COVID-19 is not acceptable, financial services regulator tells insurers about health policies

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Santa Luċija murder: victim is Victor McKeon, DNA tests confirm

Man found dead in Santa Luċija apartment confirmed through DNA tests as having been 62-year-old Victor McKeon

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Coronavirus: Driving licences will not be renewed, but holders still allowed to drive

Driving licences expiring from March onwards will not be renewed until further notice, but holders will still be permitted to drive

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[WATCH] €9.5 million Qormi-Luqa route completed

Project transformed two-lane single carriageway way into a dual-carriageway, four-lane connection with a separate cycling and walking track

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AD calls for guaranteed income for freelance, zero-hour and casual labourers

Assistance to businesses should only go to those which have suffered a drastic reduction in their income compared to last year, says Green Party 

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Man grievously injured after being hit by glass

A 54-year-old man seriously injured after he was hit by falling glass in Valletta

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‘We are at war’: PN lambasts government budget on coronavirus

'Jobs in Malta will cease to exist in six to eight weeks,' says PN MP Ivan Bartolo

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Italian grandparents make Malta bid for right to see their niece

A Maltese court has declared that grandparents do have a juridical interest to request access to their grandchildren in custody cases. But this right is not automatic and must be given in the best interests of the child

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[LIVE] Coronavirus: Public health authorities to provide updates

Public health superintendent Charmaine Gauci's daily Covid-19 updates expected at 12 noon

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Construction industry needs criminal procedures to be brought in line, Planning Commissioner says

Environment and Planning Commissioner Alan Saliba calls for criminal procedures, fines and direction actions to restore building sector discipline

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Coronavirus: GWU wants more direct government help to sustain wages in private sector

It has welcomed the government's economic rescue package but the General Workers' Union believes it is still not enough to stop companies from shedding employees and asks for more direct help to businesses

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Starve the cabin fever! Ground rules for the coronavirus quarantine

As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, quarantine looks more like a reality for many people, but how do you go coping with a 14-day lockdown at home?

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Corradino prison takes early Covid-19 steps to protect inmates

Sources close to the prison authorities gave MaltaToday an insight into the preparations at the Corradino Correctional Facility for the possibility of an outbreak of Covid-19

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Destiny’s song may be generic pap, but it’s also a serviceable pop anthem

The Skinny | No 26. 'All My Love' by Destiny

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Malta withdraws Mater Dei concrete case, UN tribunal says waiver exonerates Skanska

Swedish construction company was granted waiver in 2009 freeing it from any future liablity over the hospital 

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European Commission allows member states full flexibility under state aid rules

European Commission adopts Temporary Framework to enable member states to further support the economy in the COVID-19 outbreak

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[WATCH] Silvio Schembri defends coronavirus budget amid mounting criticism

On TVM's Xtra, Economy Minister Silvio Schembri says it is important for the burden to be shared by all • Opposition MP Claudio Grech says government is resigned to fact that people will lose their jobs

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[WATCH] Valletta ghost town: how the coronavirus killed the city

The coronavirus has changed the way we live, as Kurt Sansone finds out when he walks the desolate streets of Malta's capital Valletta, built to withstand the enemy but is now trying to beat the enemy within

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Coronavirus: No establishments found in breach of closure order

The Malta Tourism Authority says it will issue fines of €3,000 for each and every occasion that the order for closure of public places is breached

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Man fined €9,000 for breaching mandatory quarantine five times

Police carrying out spot checks did not find the man inside his residence in five separate inspections

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Coronavirus: Restaurants and bars won’t last more than three weeks with new measures

The Association for Catering Establishments says new measures will not mitigate redundancy issues and that bars and restaurants will be forced to close-up shop

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Air Malta will start operating ‘lifeline schedule’ flights to London, Paris, Brussels

Air Malta's 'lifeline schedule' will facilitate outbound travel for stranded individuals to their home countries with flights bound for London, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, and Vienna

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[WATCH] President praises Maltese healthcare workers, 'patients are in good hands'

President George Vella appealed for all to follow the directives issued by the health authorities and to stay indoors when possible

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[WATCH] Five new cases of Covid-19 diagnosed

Total number of Covid-19 cases in Malta now at 53

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[LIVE] Superintendence of Public Health delivers Covid-19 updates

Follow us live as Superintendent for Public Health Charmaine Gauci delivers updates of new cases of Covid-19 in Malta

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Delia scoffs at €175m direct aid, ‘Steward paid €70 million alone for hospitals’

Opposition Leader Adrian Delia says that the government will only be injecting a maximum of €175 million in direct assistance to businesses

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Chamber of SMEs: Malta to brace itself for mass layoffs, business closures and unemployment

The Chamber of SMEs says the government's care package 'means nothing and will not change anything' and appealed for it to dig deep in its pockets after an economic growth 'it boasted about' throughout the past years

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Wage relief for employees not enough, hoteliers tells Abela: ‘Industry is at a crossroads’

Coronavirus relief budget is far from what is required, say hoteliers and restaurants whose business has ground to a halt 

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Chris Fearne appeals for EU help on illegal immigration during Covid-19 crisis

Health Minister Chris Fearne says that countries with strained health systems due to the coronavirus crisis cannot be expected to singlehandedly deal with the challenge of illegal immigration

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Man found bleeding by police was stabbed in San Gwann argument

The man was found covered in blood by police late in the evening after he was injured with a pointed weapon

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Malta employers: Government's coronavirus rescue package won't keep ship afloat

The government's €1.81 billion budget to mitigate crisis sounds good on paper but it will cost government significantly less than the amount stated

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€800 per employee not enough, hoteliers tells Abela: ‘Industry is at a crossroads’

Coronavirus relief budget is far from what is required, say hoteliers and restaurants whose business has ground to a halt 

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MaltaToday survey | Abela retains high trust rating as he faces first major test

Prime Minister continues to enjoy an unparalleled trust rating despite seven points loss since last month • Opposition leader gains three points but gap between two parties stands at almost 27 points

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Maltese Catholics, don’t believe the hype: St Corona is not the patron saint of pandemics

Yes there is a St Corona, but she is not the patron saint of the COVID-19 pandemic

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[ANALYSIS] Leadership in the time of coronavirus as Malta gets pushed to the brink

People expect strong and effective leadership during a time of crisis. How are our leaders faring? JAMES DEBONO asks

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‘Disappointing’ coronavirus budget will not stop job losses, Chamber warns

Half of €1.8 billion Malta COVID-19 budget is composed of bank guarantees, and not cash injection to pay salaries 

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Building regulator asks police to initiate criminal action against developer and architect after St Julian's road collapse

Police will take action against developer and architect of a site after excavation works lead to the collapse of a public road in St Julian's

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Robert Abela to announce budget to mitigate coronavirus crisis

Follow us live for the Prime Minister's press conference expected at around 8pm

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BRO found 415 irregular construction sites out of 593 inspections in Naxxar in three years

Out of 1,039 inspections carried out by the Building Regulation Office in the areas of St Paul's Bay, Naxxar, and Mellieha, 786 were found to be irregular

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[WATCH] Santa Lucija murder: Police looking for man who shared residence with victim

Police searching for a man who lived with the male murder victim found dead in Santa Lucija yesterday

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Coronavirus: Media houses ask government for VAT exemption

Media houses urge government to offer VAT concession to ensure they can still operate in light of Covid's 19 economic repercussions

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Coronavirus: Automatic extension of vehicle license but need to extend insurance remains

Transport Malta says VRT tests have been suspended and car licenses that expire from this month will remain valid until further notice

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Businesses in trouble but government not helping - PN

Nationalist MP Robert Arrigo says that the government's lack of action to assist business facing the repercussions of Covid-19 is placing many people's livelihoods at risk

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Coronavirus: Written Matsec exams still on for the time being

Matsec says that exams scheduled to start on 23 April are still happening but it will continue monitoring the Covid-19 situation

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Coronavirus: Government should cover 50% of workers’ salaries, employers say

Four employer bodies call on government to pay 50% of workers' salaries, with businesses paying 25%, in light of coronavirus repercussions

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[WATCH] Silvio Schembri apologises for ‘unfortunate’ foreign workers comments

Economy Minister Silvio Schembri has apologised for comments he made about foreigners working in Malta, says no work permits will be terminated

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Equality parliamentary secretary calls for ‘respect and empathy’ for all workers

Rosianne Cutajar distances herself from Silvio Schembri's insensitive comment on foreign workers and calls on society to show 'respect and empathy' to all at this time of gloom

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[LIVE] Coronavirus: Superintendence of Public Health gives update, 10 new cases

The Superintendent of public health Charmaine Gauci will brief the press on the latest developments of COVID-19 at 12pm 

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Coronavirus: Media companies ask government to cover 50% of employee salaries

Media and related sectors urge government for assistance with at least 50% of payroll incurred by companies in the industry for April and May, in view of Covid-19 impact

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‘This is not the time for private lessons’, says Commissioner for Education

Commissioner for Education tells arents not to send their children to private lessons in the wake of school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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EU agrees on 30 day travel ban to slow Coronavirus spread

World Health Organization regional director for Europe Hans Henri P. Kluge, said that 152 countries were now affected by COVID-19

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Women and migrants rejuvenate Maltese workforce... and more needed

But more migration may be needed to offset ageing among manual workers according to Central Bank Report

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Social measures should be put into place to protect workers and the most vulnerable, Moviment Graffitti says

Moviment Graffitti has called for the government to introduce social measures to support workers and those with the 'least resources' 

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Coronavirus: All incoming flights banned from Saturday

Airlines have been notified that all flights to Malta will stop as from Saturday bar for cargo and humanitarian flights

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Coronavirus: Legal order forcing closure of outlets is published, schools to remain shut

From restaurants to night clubs to lotto booths, find out which outlets have been forced to shut down • School closure is extended indefinitely

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Foreigners laid off during Covid-19 crisis will be deported, minister says

Economy Minister Silvio Schembri says foreigners who lose their jobs at this time would have to return to their home country • Opposition MP Beppe Fenech Adami says foreigners losing jobs could result in social unrest and a spike in criminality

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Coronavirus: Increased fine proves effective as spot checks do not encounter breaches

Police and health officials conducted a total of 149 spot checks in the last 24 hours

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Coronavirus: New bus schedules announced, additional trips in morning hours

Very early trips have been added to 16 different routes 

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Man found dead in Santa Lucija apartment

A man was found dead at Misrah Dorell in Santa Lucija

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Man seriously injured at fireworks factory in Salini

The man suffered burns to his body and was transported to Mater Dei hospital

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Air Malta flight from Gatwick reports 'medical occurence'

Malta International Airport confirms that 'a medical occurence' was reported by the crew on board flight KM117 that landed in Malta from the UK

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: After meeting health experts, Delia relaxes call for lockdown

Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia says government should cover 50% of salaries of employees facing the sack due to Covid-19's economic impact as he moderates his stand on lockdown

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: After meeting health experts, Delia appears to double down on lockdown

Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia says government should cover 50% of salaries of employees facing the sack due to Covid-19's economic impact as he moderates his stand on lockdown

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Lay-offs already taking place in catering industry, association says

Landlords who reduce rents by 75% should be tax-exempt, business association says

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Coronavirus: Buses undergoing nightly fumigation

Buses in regular service will be fumigated every night in bid to halt Covid-19 spread

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Coronavirus: Health authorities to provide update

Health authorities expected to deliver their regular Covid-19 update at 12 noon • Follow live here

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: EU to ban all non-essential travel to Europe

European Commission proposes temporary ban on non-essential travel to 27 members and four Schengen countries • British citizens won't face restrictions, but UK expected to abide by new rules

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Man pleads not guilty to fatal Qawra stabbing

A construction worker from Nigeria has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a fellow countryman on Friday

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Coronavirus: Detox patients to continue receiving treatment

The Substance Misuse Out-Patients Unit says that it has adopted new measures which would allow it to continue rendering its services while not posing any risk to its patients and workers

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Coronavirus: Benna assures buyers it is meeting the extra demand for milk products

Shoppers have been flocking to supermarkets to buy more products than usual as concerns surrounding Covid-19 continue to grow but Malta's prime milk producer says it is meeting the extra demand

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Coronavirus: Airport prayer room and departure gate were never fumigated, workers complain

More airport workers voice concern after Spanish student who was leaving Malta fell sick and tested positive for Covid-19

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Coronavirus: Tourism students continue their studies online despite ITS closure

Online learning technology had been introduced prior to current events, making the transition easier, the Institute for Tourism Studies says

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Coronavirus: Scientists urge people to read information ‘grounded in science’

In the era of a million Facebook experts, the Chamber of Scientists calls on people to read information that is 'grounded in science' and abide by guidelines issued by the health authorities

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Coronavirus: 115 spot checks conducted by police in the last 24 hours

The police have carried out 115 spot checks in the last 24 hours on people who have to observe mandatory quarantine due to the coronavirus

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Gzira crash

A 37-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Regional Road on Monday evening

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Pilatus Bank owner found guilty of breaching US sanctions on Iran in New York jury trial

Pilatus Bank owner Ali Sadr Hasheminejad found guilty of five counts including sanctions breaching and money laundering

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Coronavirus: 2,470 new positives in Italy, a 'downward trend'

Head of Italian Civil Protection said a downward trend in new infections and Covid-related deaths was a cause for 'cautious optimism'

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Coronavirus: Robert Abela speaks firmly on crowding in public places

Prime Minister Robert Abela has appealed for sacrifice and for people to avoid crowded places during this time

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Man hospitalised after crossbeam incident on construction site

The 59-year-old Italian construction worker had a crossbeam fall on him while he was carrying out works in St Julian's

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Air Malta to fly back 14 Maltese ITU nurses stranded in Jordan

The nurses will be brought back to Malta on a special flight, after which they will report to work at Mater Dei following a 14-day mandatory quarantine

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[LIVE] Coronavirus: Prime Minister to address press conference at 4:15pm

Follow us live as we bring to you Prime Minister Robert Abela's press conference at Castille

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Gloves give false sense of security, wash your hands says Charmaine Gauci

People in shops, shoppers and even a priest administering Holy Communion to people in their homes have resorted to wearing gloves but they can be more problematic as the Public Health Superintendent explains

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Airport border control officer fumes over handling of coronavirus student case

Norman Vella vents his anger and frustration over what he claims is the gross mishandling of a case involving a Spanish student who was exiting Malta and tested positive for Covid-19

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Robert Abela appeals for businesses to be responsible

Economic burden of coronavirus must be shared but government will do its part, Prime Minister tells Chamber of Commerce

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Nine new cases and first local transmissions recorded

Three healthcare workers have tested positive after contracting the virus from other healthcare workers who returned from abroad

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[WATCH] Government proposes legal framework to regulate real estate market

Parliamentary Secretary for Lands and Construction Chris Agius said the act puts into place much-needed legal framework 

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Coronavirus: Public Health Superintendent to give update at 12:30pm

Follow us here for a live broadcast of the medical bulletin that will be delivered by Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci

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[WATCH] Viva Malta is country’s anthem to beat the coronavirus blues

Watch singers Toni Camilleri and Kevin Borg entertain neighbours as the coronavirus stay-at-home message brings out the balcony entertainers

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Coronavirus: Tourism minister in self-quarantine

A swab test for the Covid-19 virus on Julia Farrugia Portelli tested negative • She had been in the same place aboard where a person has tested positive

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Coronavirus: Pilots's union says it is 'fully cooperating' with Air Malta to bring people home

Airline Pilots Association says it has instructed its members to cooperate with Air Malta in serving high risk destinations to repatriate Maltese stranded abroad

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MaltaToday survey | Women more worried, more informed than men

Highest concern is among elderly • Gozitans are most relaxed • 52.4% believe country is moderately prepared • Elderly have highest belief country is highly prepared • A third have travel plans disrupted but more are holding on

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MaltaToday survey | Coronavirus is disrupting travel plans but most are holding on

A MaltaToday survey showed that 33.2% of people have said that the coronavirus affected their travel plans

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Man falls off seven storey cliff in Birzebbuga

The 20-year-old man is suffering from grievous injuries

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Coronavirus: Leading entrepreneur calls on government to adopt ‘emergency social and solidarity pact’

Director of one of largest companies in Malta Alec Mizzi, has taken the unusual step of panning his opinion that government measures fall short of what is required • Retailers call on government to adopt 'effective measures'

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Coronavirus: Government measures will have no impact on businesses, SME chamber says

Following the announcement of measures aimed at businesses impacted by Covid-19, the Malta Chamber of SMEs conducted a study among its members over how they will be affected

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Youth arrested in Bormla drug find after trying to evade police

The young man tried evading the police when approached by them

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Government mismanaging coronavirus outbreak, Delia says

The Nationalist Party leader said that the government is taking 'ill-advised or late decisions'

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AFM rescues 112 migrants after 48-hour wait

A boat carrying 49 people is still unaccounted for

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Coronavirus: Chamber of Commerce calls on employers to abide by health authorities’ guidelines

The Malta Chamber of Commerce said that 'employers must recognise their central role in protecting the health and welfare' of people

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Coronavirus: Prime Minister urges people to obey advice by health authorities: 'We will get out of this together'

Robert Abela says a collective effort is required to combat Covid-19, insists all necessary decisions will be taken when and if indicated by the health authorities

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[IN PICTURES] Mater Dei Hospital gears up to face Covid-19

As the number of infected rose to 18 on Saturday, preparations at Mater Dei Hospital are well underway to face what the World Health Organization is calling a 'pandemic'

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[LIVE] Health authorities to deliver Covid-19 bulletin

Follow us live as we hear Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci give the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak in Malta

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Coronavirus: 680 new beds inside and outside hospital to cater for Covid-19 patients

Mater Dei Hospital and facilities outside the hospital, including the Gozo General Hospital, will have 680 beds available for Covid-19 patients •  Number of beds in intensive therapy unit up to 49 with a possibility to go up to 100

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Man dead after Qawra stabbing

The incident happened in Triq il-Gifen, Qawra at around midnight

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Jury rules Etienne Bartolo acted in self defence in death of Roderick Grech following drug deal gone wrong

Bartolo stabbed Grech to death after a disagreement over a drug deal turned physical

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Nobody injured during Bormla robbery at knifepoint

The masked man ran off with cash register money after he threatened the 19-year-old cashier at knifepoint 

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Coronavirus: Foreign man with fever defies orders and climbs aboard Gozo Channel

The thermal screening at the Gozo Channel found that a man attempting to get on board the ferry was fighting a fever  

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Coronavirus: Tourism Authority launches new helpline for tourists

The Tourism Ministry sent a number of guidelines to hotels so staff can inform guests of mandatory quarantine measures

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Man who breached probation and injured partner in domestic violence case gets suspended sentence

A 28-year-old man guilty of threatening, attacking and injuring his partner was handed a suspended sentenced and placed under a three-year probation

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[WATCH] Adrian Delia: ‘Lockdown now before it’s too late’

Opposition Leader Adrian Delia has joined unions and associations in their appeal for an immediate lockdown in the face of the Covid-19 epidemic

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Malta PM: Coronavirus lockdown not yet necessary, announces economic measures for business

Postponement of provisional tax, VAT, social security contributions (national insurance) for both self-employed and employers, for March and April

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[LIVE] Abela announces postponement on VAT and national insurance for businesses

Postponement of provisional tax, VAT, social security contributions (national insurance) for both self-employed and employers, for March and April

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National museums closed until further notice

Heritage Malta announces closures due to coronavirus mitigation

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Five new cases of coronavirus, no local transmission, patients are now up to 18

There are six new cases of coronavirus patients in Malta since Friday evening, bringing the total number of cases in Malta to 18.

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[LIVE] Five new cases of coronavirus, no local transmission, patients are now up to 18

Follow the latest press conference here

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Unions ask for mandatory Malta lockdown in meeting with civil service chief

Doctors union says half-measures, although well-intentioned, do not work, and ask for mandatory Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown

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Coronavirus: Teenager is thirteenth case as Malta registers its first recovery

The Maltese health authorities announced late on Friday night that a 19-year-old Maltese woman who travelled from Brussels tested positive for Covid-19

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Coronavirus: Open markets, government clinics to close

Non-food open markets, government clinics, day care centres, local tribunals to close

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Coronavirus: Law courts to shut down from next week

Court will shut its doors from Monday in a bid to limit Covid-19 transmission

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Malta adjusting to a new reality

As the government continues to impose new measures and restrictions, MaltaToday went to find out how the country has changed since the first Covid-19 cases sprung up on the island

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Coronavirus: Police start mandatory quarantine spot checks

Police commence checks to ensure persons who came to Malta from abroad are observing obligatory quarantine rules

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Coronavirus: Panic at Malta airport as travellers learn of new quarantine rules

Over 21 flights were due to land in Malta on Friday since Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that all travellers to Malta will be subjected to a 14-day mandatory quarantine

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Coronavirus: Supermarket food stocks more than sufficient, government says

Government says supermarkets are very well-stocked and no shortages are expected, now or in the future

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Former Water Services CEO Richard Bilocca appointed Wasteserv CEO

Richard Bilocca has been appointed designate CEO at Wasteserv after almost three years at the head of the country's water company

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Spain jumps in Covid-19 cases as Italy registers no new infections

The total number of global coronavirus cases has hit 139,670 according to the latest from WHO

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Coronavirus: Trump to declare national emergency

President of the United States of America has scheduled a press conference to announce the development

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Coronavirus: Muslims join Catholics in stopping prayer services

All Friday and group prayers for Muslims have been suspended, the Malta Muslim Association says as it joins countrywide efforts to combat the coronavirus

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Coronavirus: Chamber of Advocates advises lawyers not to attend court

In a directive issued this afternoon, the Chamber said that after several meetings and attempts to prod the authorities to take immediate preventive measures, "the Government so far isn't taking these measures as being necessary."

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Cruise ship with sick passenger on board not cleared to enter Malta’s territorial waters

Cruise ship 'Marco Polo', carrying a passenger with Covid-19 symptoms, has not been given go ahead to enter Maltese territorial waters

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Hotels could face profits ‘wipeout’, tourism advisor warns

MHRA holds its quarterly tourism results review via video conferencing, with Deloitte director Raphael Aloisio warning drops in number of hotel guests due to Covid-19 will greatly impact operating profits

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Man found guilty of pushing wife into glass door jailed for 15 months

The man was convicted of grievously injuring his wife as the couple's 11-year-old son looked on

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Coronavirus: Local tribunals will be temporarily closed

All pending cases in local tribunals will be postponed to a later date as Ministries introduced a number of new measures against the spread of Covid-19

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Coronavirus: Catamaran voyage to transport Italians wanting to return home

The catamaran leaves today at 5pm from Virtu Ferries terminal in Valletta 

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Coronavirus: New measures affecting bus travellers

Malta Public Transport has introduced a number of precautionary measures for users of the public buses

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[LIVE] Coronavirus: Prime Minister to announce new measures

Follow us live from Castille as Prime Minister Robert Abela delivers a press conference at 1:30pm to announce new measures

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Malta-Sicily interconnector could be back in action by tonight

Repairs on the interconnector have been completed and tests are ongoing with a view to have it working normally by tonight

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Fear of flying costs smoker €450

An Irishman whose fear of flying led him to light up a cigarette on a flight to Malta has been fined €450

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Two youths detained over courtroom assault on police officers

The two youths assaulted police officers in court after being charged with driving without a license and insurance cover

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Coronavirus: St Paul's Bay council mulling service to help elderly with shopping

The St Paul's Bay local council will discuss measures to help the elderly in the community next Monday 

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Delia urges government to assist businesses immediately

Should government fail to promptly help businesses deal with Covid-19 impact, they will fail and jobs will be lost, PN leader Adrian Delia warns

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Coronavirus: Transport Malta postpones all driving tests, buses running without ACs

Transport Malta has postponed all driving tests from Friday for a week as a measure to minimise the risk of spreading the coronavirus 

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GWU insists quarantine leave should be paid

Amid the growing social and economic impacts of the coronavirus outbreak, the General Workers' Union is insisting workers should not shoulder the financial burden • Calls for dialogue

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Coronavirus: Air Malta has repatriation flights from France, Germany and Switzerland on Saturday

Air Malta has announced three reparation flights set for Saturday to bring home Maltese nationals and residents from countries affected by the travel ban 

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[LIVE] Health authorities giving latest coronavirus updates

Join us at 10:30am as Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci delivers the daily bulletin on the Covid-19 outbreak

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Coronavirus impact on tourism to hit Malta hard

Malta Business Bureau president says business will need state aid to cushion impact

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[WATCH] Woman found dead in Birguma valley crash

CPD officials are searching the surrounding area to determine whether there were any other passengers in the car • Women's identity not yet known

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[LIVE] Caruana Galizia public inquiry: assistant police commissioner to testify

The public inquiry into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia continues today 

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Car crashes into Birguma valley

CPD officials and police are onsite

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Gozo workers demand safeguards as coronavirus makes commute difficult

AGEM members demand meeting with Gozo minister Clint Camilleri

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Coronavirus: Air Malta limits its onboard inflight service

Air Malta will be limiting its onboard inflight service as a measure to contain the spread of the coronavirus as of Friday until further notice

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[WATCH] Robert Arrigo accuses Abela of being ‘slow and weak’ in coronavirus response

Nationalist MP Robert Arrigo criticises the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, insisting that action should have been taken earlier

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Coronavirus: Government publishes legal notices enforcing mandatory quarantine, travel ban and school closure

The government has published the legal notices enforcing the mandatory quarantine and empowering the police to issue fines of €1,000 to people who breach it

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Coronavirus: No visitors in prison and detention centres for next seven days

Inmates at the Corradino Correctional Facility and at detention centres will not be able to receive visitors for the next seven days to avoid the coronavirus spreading to these closed facilities

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Coronavirus: Teachers will receive full pay while schools are closed

Malta Union of Teachers and government agree on payment and holiday terms while schools are closed amid the coronavirus pandemic

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Coronavirus: Gozo Channel ships to be disinfected, people should avoid unnecessary trips

Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri urges people to avoid unnecessary Gozo Channel trips, ships will be disinfected every night

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Coronavirus: ‘Completely fake that we are expecting 30 positive cases,’ Health Ministry says

Rumours have been swirling that the health authorities are expected to announce 30 new cases of coronavirus but the Health Ministry says this is 'completely fake'

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Police coronavirus quarantine enforcement protocols laid out in stakeholders’ meeting

Home Affairs minister meets with police unions to explain Covid-19 procedures and protocols, emphasise importance of enforcing quarantine rules

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Speaker turns down Opposition’s request for urgent coronavirus debate in Parliament

Request by PN leader Adrian Delia to suspend Parliament's agenda to discuss Covid-19 turned down

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Coronavirus: Customers buying cash tickets on the bus must produce exact change

Customers buying cash tickets on the bus will have to produce exact change, as Malta Public Transport implements measures to mitigate risks associated with the spread of Covid-19

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Coronavirus: Elderly enrolled within the POYC scheme to receive two-month medicine stock

The government rolled out the measure to prevent elderly individuals from visiting health centres and pharmacies

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Coronavirus: All senior football and futsal matches to be played behind closed doors

The Malta Football Association follows the steps of its European counterparts and in consultation with the health authorities announces precautionary measures to prevent spread of Covid-19

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Court calls for harsher punishment for bomb hoaxes as Gozo ferry disruptor given suspended sentence

A court has asked whether it is time to consider whether to amend the law to increase the punishment for bomb hoaxes, especially when the target is a public place or a public facility

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Delia calls on government to deliver food and medicine to elderly, aid businesses

PN leader Adrian Delia welcomes closure of schools, says government must discuss financial measures to aid businesses and elderly deal with Covid-19 impact

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Coronavirus: All masses and and religious functions cancelled, Curia says

All daily and Sunday masses, as well as religious functions, have been cancelled in the interest of those most vulnerable, the Curia says as it responds to recommendations by the health authorities on dealing with the coronavirus

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Coronavirus: Matsec announces suspension of listening comprehensions, oral examinations and PE physical tests

Matsec orals scheduled for next week have been suspended indefinitely after government closes all schools and educational institutions

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Air Malta collaborating with government to organise repatriation flights for Maltese abroad

Air Malta is assisting the government to organise repatriation flights to bring home Maltese nationals and residents caught abroad following the ban on travel from affected countries 

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Swieqi man charged with threatening family with gas cylinder

A man is facing domestic violence charges after allegedly threatening his family with a gas cylinder

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Coronavirus: PN calls for immediate closure of schools

Nationalist Party urges immediate closure of schools 'before it is too late'

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Coronavirus: Malta Employers’ Association proposes national six-day shutdown

The Malta Employers' Association is calling for a national six-day shut down between 19 March and 24 March

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[LIVE] Prime Minister to announce new measures related to coronavirus

Follow us live as Prime Minister Robert Abela delivers a press conference at 12:45pm at Castille

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St Edward’s, St Martin’s, San Anton schools are first to close down for March

St Edward's and St Martin's colleges, and San Anton school among first schools to announce temporary shut-down for Covid-19 containment

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Murder jury: Etienne Bartolo 'only scared of getting caught' prosecution says

Closing arguments in the trial by jury of Etienne Bartolo were delivered on Thursday morning by Prosecutor Kevin Valletta

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Independent school is first to take unilateral decision to close down temporarily

St Edward's College is the first school to extend mid-year holidays as a proactive measure for Covid-19 containment

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President: Follow all directives and advice given by the health authorities

President George Vella has called on the public to follow the advice given by the health authorities and to avoid panic 

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[LIVE] Two new coronavirus cases diagnosed

Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci says two new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded

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Government sets up emergency committee to address economic impact of coronavirus

Government sets up Economic Stimulus Committee to address growing impact of Covid-19 on the economy

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‘I always seek purpose in what I do’ | Alexandra Alden

Fresh from recording her debut album 'Wild Honey', singer, songwriter (and X-Factor Malta judge) ALEXANDRA ALDEN reflects on her early success as an artist… and the inevitable controversy that comes with it

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Will Malta close down its schools as well? Teachers, unions and policymakers’ next major decision

Unions mull school closures in a bid to contain as much as possible potential spread of coronavirus

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Trump suspends travel from Europe to US as coronavirus is declared a pandemic

"To keep new cases from entering our shores, we will be suspending all travel from Europe," Trump said from the Oval Office on Wednesday eveninh

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Family member of doctor diagnosed with coronavirus is seventh case

A relative of the man who was diagnosed with coronavirus on Wednesday morning has also resulted positive • The woman was on holiday with the man

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Coronavirus: Who to contact if you notice a quarantine breach

Government sets up email address for concerned citizens to report breaches of mandatory quarantine

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[BREAKING] WHO declares coronavirus outbreak a pandemic

The World Health Organisation has labelled the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic

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Coronavirus: Lawyers discussing with judges limit on court appearances

Lawyers and judiciary agree to limit appearances in civil cases, discussing postponement of summary criminal proceedings in light of Covid-19 spread

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Coronavirus: Teachers’ union requests meeting with Prime Minister, urges closing of schools

Malta Union of Teachers requests meeting with Robert Abela as 'panic' grows within schools amid coronavirus spread  

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Million-dollar reward for Malta Lockerbie witness was unfair to Libyan accused

Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi may have been victim of miscarriage of justice and his family can appeal his conviction over Pan-Am bombing, Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission says

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Caruana Galizia public inquiry: Inspector Keith Arnaud says dates for police raid on potato shed were discussed at meetings in Castille

The public inquiry into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia continued on Wednesday with the board hearing the testimony of lead investigator Keith Arnaud • Board also probes the manner in which DOI press cards are issued

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[LIVE] Caruana Galizia public inquiry: Board probes DOI press card system

The public inquiry into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia continues on Wednesday with the board probing the manner in which DOI press cards are issued

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Coronavirus: Robert Abela expected to announce new measures

Prime Minister Robert Abela to address press conference at 2:30pm at Castille, along with Health Minister Chris Fearne

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Coronavirus: Anaesthetists warn health system will not cope if infections spike

Anaesthetists seek tougher public health measures such as mandatory quarantine as they warn public health service will not cope if coronavirus spike leads to a greater number of patients requiring intensive care

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[WATCH] Coronavirus: Doctors on the frontline dealing with the public's concerns

A team of specialised doctors manning the 111 coronavirus helpline are inundated with inquires from the public

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Man jailed for five years over 1kg cocaine bust

The man pleaded guilty to conspiring to traffic cocaine in 2009

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