Nationalist MP HERMANN SCHIAVONE was the first to sound the alarm over a MaltaToday survey which paints a dismal picture of the PN's electoral fortunes. Yet he insists that the PN still has a chance of winning, in spite of everything
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Sunday, May 31, 2020
Never give up… | Hermann Schiavone
Doctors: Abela’s ‘unilateral’ decision to re-open bars contrary to Public Health Superintendence’s advice
Public health doctors pen strong-worded letter demanding that Prime Minister publish risk assessment to prove he is following medical advice on COVID-19
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[WATCH] SpaceX mission: Capsule docks at International Space Station
Confirmation of the Dragon capsule's attachment occurred at 2:16 pm GMT, 422 km above the border between China and Mongolia
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Police association peeved off by PM’s COVID amnesty
Malta Police Association says PM's proposed amnesty on public health fines is insult to force
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[WATCH] Government insensitive to 11,000 people who lost their job due to COVID-19, Opposition leader says
Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia says government being untruthful when speaking on country's unemployment
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Coronavirus: Nine recoveries, no new cases registered overnight
987 swab tests carried out in the last 24 hours, as active cases drop to 75
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PM using health services to forward party interests – Repubblika
Civil society NGO claim PM not differentiating between party and government when using Labour media to make announcements of national interest
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New Gozo bishop’s name likely to have been on agenda of Pope’s meeting
The Gozo diocese is still waiting to know who will replace outgoing bishop Mario Grech but issue may have been on the agenda of Pope's meeting with the prefect of the Congregation for Bishops
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[WATCH] PM: Bars and gyms to reopen Friday
Prime Minister Robert Abela says airport and ports will reopen 1 July
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PM: Bars and gyms to reopen Friday
Prime Minister Robert Abela says airport and ports will reopen mid-July
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Two arrested in Isla drug bust
Police drug raid yields substances suspected of being cocaine, heroin and cannabis
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Repubblika: Migrant death complaint was necessary in face of government silence
Repubblika" it should be normal that an investigation is kick-stated when people die at the hands of the State
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Karol Aquilina is second Nationalist MP to report cocaine being mailed to his office
Nationalist MP triggered magisterial inquiry on cocaine package mailed to him from Canada in March 2019
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Saturday, May 30, 2020
Economic crimes police gets manpower boost as Moneyval test looms
18 more officers for Police economic crimes unit as tough Moneyval test takes place in coming months
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Russia tells Malta it wants seized Libyan cash back
Russia seeking the release of $1.1 billion in Libyan currency, UK tells Malta to destory cargo, US wants Malta to retain evidence
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Ex-PM Muscat warns of 81% decline in demand for goods and services for pandemic's duration
Although those polled indicated that once a vaccine becomes available, they intended to increase their consumption significantly, they indicated that they will still consume around 10% less than they did before the start of the pandemic.
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Universal basic income can be financed by tax on market speculators, AD says
Greens call for UBI and living wage financed by taxes on market speculators, fossil fuel polluters and tax-evading multinationals
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Malta pushback inquiry: Magistrate throws out Repubblika complaint of homicide
Malta migrant puhsback and P52 inquiry: Magistrate says government honoured international obligations despite return of migrant boat to Libya
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Prime Minister to be swabbed for COVID-19 after Libya visit
After exemption from quarantine, Prime Minister Robert Abela and delegation to Libya to be swabbed for COVID-19
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Coronavirus: Two new diagnoses brings number of active cases to 84
11 COVID-19 patients have been reported as recovered since yesterday
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Coronavirus: Infection control department investigating cause of ENT ward cluster
MaltaToday received information that issues with the ward ventilation might have contributed to the spread COVID-19
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[WATCH] ‘I don’t think the PN will lose’, Delia says on election chances
PN leader Adrian Delia says next election will see people truly weighing the cost of Labour corruption and bad governance
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Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air starts COVID-19 redundancies of pilots, cabin crew
Around 20 pilots and 40 cabin crew have been made redundant by Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air after first proposing 10% salary cut
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EU funds not being fully utilised to help struggling SMEs, Chamber says
The Chamber of SMEs said that weeks into the relaxation of anti-COVID-19 measures SMEs were telling it that they are in a worse situation than they were before
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US cities erupt into violence as George Floyd protestors clash with police
Protestor clashed with police over the killing of an unarmed man in police custody
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Friday, May 29, 2020
68-year-old man is ninth victim of COVID-19
Ninth coronavirus death recorded in 68-year-old man who was suffering from a number of other chronic conditions
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COVID-19 batters public finances, leaves economy just above the surface
Data released by the National Statistics Office shows the economy grew by 0.5% between January and March as COVID-19 pandemic disrupted businesses and people's lives
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Robert Abela gets quarantine exemption after official Libya visit
Prime Minister exempted from quarantine following official Libya visit, Public Health Superintendent decrees
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Man arrested in Birkirkara drug bust
Police arrest man after finding herbal cannabis intended for trafficking in his home
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Maria Lourdes Agius murder: Michael Emmanuel not insane, appeals court confirms
The Court of Criminal Appeal has rejected an attempt by the man accused of murdering Maria Lourdes Agius to be retroactively declared insane at the time of the murder
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Man seriously injured in motorcycle accident
Man loses control of his motorcycle at the Naxxar coast road
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Armed robber jailed for three years over botched Zabbar hold-up
Man jailed for attempted hold-up in Zabbar
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Malta urged to investigate high-level political corruption by collaborating with other countries
Council of Europe rapporteur, Dutch MP Pieter Omtzigt says Maltese authorities are 'inherently incapable' of tackling corruption because of institutional shortcomings and a lack of political will
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Tribunal halts works on ODZ Marsaskala fuel station until appeal is decided
The planning tribunal has stopped the works on a fuel station until the appeal against the permit is determined
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Coalition not against hunting at Miżieb, l-Aħrax but lands must not be administered by FKNK
Spazji Miftuha says land the size of around 230 football pitches at Aħrax and Miżieb should remain open to the public all year round and must not be handed over to hunting organisation FKNK for administration
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Yorgen Fenech’s rights breached by COVID-19 restrictions, court rules
Mr. Justice Mintoff ruled that the Attorney General should not have rested on the Legal Notices to fail to send the acts of the compilation of evidence against Fenech back to the Courts of Magistrates to continue the compilation of evidence.
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56-year-old man is eighth coronavirus death
Health ministry says man suffered from a number of chronic conditions
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Social media use still key for isolated people despite WHO findings
Despite the HBSC study showing high levels of problem social media use in Malta, experts caution against using the findings against the beneficial uses of social media
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Malta could end up paying more than it receives for EU coronavirus recovery, expert warns
EU expert Peter Agius says EU €750 billion COVID-19 recovery plan could end up increasing tax burden for some of Malta's most important industries
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Thursday, May 28, 2020
[WATCH] Tourism Minister hints at 15 June for reopening of Malta International Airport
Government is working on safety protocols with the health authorities for reopening of Malta International Airport, Julia Farrugia Portelli says
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€1.7 million highly infectious diseases unit being set up at Mater Dei
Specialised unit to treat patient suffering from highly contagious diseases being constructed at Mater Dei Hospital
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€1.5 million project underway to make busy Paceville junction safer
Works ongoing in €1.5 million infrastructural investment on Gort Street roundabout junction in Paceville
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David Casa urges EU to introduce measures banning SLAPP
Nationalist Party MEP David Casa calls on European Commission to put in place measures to eliminate Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) in EU
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Tourism industry urgently needs to know date airport will reopen - Robert Arrigo
PN MP Robert Arrigo urges government to announce date when Malta will reopen its airport
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Updated | Robert Abela in Tripoli: Malta, Libya agree on coordination units to tackle migration
First official visit abroad by Maltese prime minister discusses immigration with Libyan PM
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Alfred Sant questions which countries will end up benefiting from EU coronavirus recovery plan
Labour MEP says EU's €750 billion COVID-19 recovery plan could prove beneficial to some member states more than others
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[WATCH] Air Malta signs collective agreement with cabin crew union
An agreement signed today will see cabin crew on both definite and indefinite contracts retaining their job with Air Malta
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120 imprisoned for failing to pay alimony
The police have charged 1,517 people since 2017 for failing to keep up with court-imposed alimony payments, figures tabled in parliament show
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Unemployment reaches 4% in April
Unemployment continues upward trend, with a 0.4% increase in April, National Statistics Office figures show
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Army rescues 75 migrants, fourth tourist boat chartered to host them outside Maltese waters
A fourth tourist boat, Jade, has been chartered by the government to host migrants outside territorial waters after the Armed Forces of Malta was involved in another rescue
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Four new cases of COVID-19, 10 new recoveries
Health authorities say 1,137 swab tests carried out in the last 24 hours
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Former European Commissioner Karmenu Vella made university Pro-Chancellor
Former EU commissioner, Labour minister is Unversity of Malta Pro-Chancellor
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Robert Abela in Tripoli to meet GNA leader Fayez al-Sarraj for talks on immigration
First official visit abroad by Maltese prime minister will discuss immigration with Libyan PM
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Church must not be deaf to change: ‘My fear is we’re being complacent’
Gozo's outgoing bishop Mario Grech said on social media the Church would be committing suicide if it returned to the same pastoral models in a post-COVID world. KURT SANSONE spoke to him over the phone to get a deeper insight into his observations
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Pillion rider dies in hospital after traffic accident
A 32-year-old woman died on Wednesday afternoon at Mater Dei Hospital, after being involved in a traffic accident on 17 May
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[ANALYSIS] Delia’s PN fails to make inroads among university graduates
Nearly 20% of university-educated respondents told MaltaToday they will not vote in the next general election, half not even committing to any of the major parties. Have political loyalties weakened or is this the PN's problem in reaching out to a segment that once leaned in its favour?
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Air Malta cabin crew to maintain jobs after making concessions in negotiations
Agreeement sees Union of Cabin Crew members making concessions, but no jobs will be lost
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Edward Scicluna warns of EU rescue package: ‘Beware the fruit that can be a prickly pear’
Finance Minister Edward Scicluna urges MPs to look deeper into EU rescue package and how the financing options being floated could harm Malta
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Almost €1 billion in EU COVID-19 recovery package proposed for Malta
Malta could receive €992 million to recover from impact of coronavirus as part of €750 billion EU rescue package
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Health authorities evaluating possibility of making seasonal influenza vaccine mandatory
The health authorities are drawing up a strategy to minimise risks from a potential dual impact of seasonal influenza and COVID-19 come October, considering making influenza vaccine mandatory for certain groups
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Malta’s population tops 494,000, 7% live in Gozo
Regional statistics out today show that the highest share of population in the Malta region was aged between 30 and 39 years and in Gozo, highest share was aged between 20 and 29
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Pjazza host Stagno Navarra demands police investigation on Karol Aquilina
One TV host Karl Stagno Navarra has given notice that he will file a request with the courts to force a police investigation on Nationalist MP Karol Aquilina for running a red light
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97-year-old is Malta's seventh victim of COVID-19
A 97-year-old man who was diagnosed with COVID-19 has died overnight
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[ANALYSIS] The PN’s electability: Another dismal result and a warning
Questions are being raised about the Nationalist Party's electability after another dismal survey result. Kurt Sansone looks at the numbers and an internal PN email exchange shedding light on the mood within the party
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More migrants transferred onto Captain Morgan ships, 'majority' come from 'safe' countries
More migrants were transferred to the Captain Morgan vessels outside Maltese territorial waters yesterday after the army was involved in another rescue operation
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Teleworking should stay, major unions tell employers
Union Ħaddiema Magħqudin's CEO Josef Vella says requiring everybody who has been teleworking to return to their workplace at once, is not the best way to go about it
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Would we be better off if Prof. Gauci did all of the talking? Oh gods, yes.
The Skinny • No. 36 | Robert Abela's Interminable Speechifying
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Teenager seriously injured in swimming accident
A 16-year-old was seriously injured when he dived into the sea at Manoel Island on Tuesday evening
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'Personal attacks' by PN MPs on Karl Stagno Navarra condemned by journalists' institute
Institute of Maltese Journalists condems 'insults and insinuations', caught on video, from Beppe Fenech Adami and Karol Aquilina directed towards ONE reporter Karl Stagno Navarra
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Domestic violence cases reported to social welfare agency more than doubled in 2019
New domestic violence cases referred to social welfare agency increase from 319 in 2018 to 683 last year
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Asylum seekers welfare agency asks for access to Captain Morgan vessels hosting migrants
Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers officials request to board Captain Morgan boats holding migrants outside of Maltese territorial waters
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Compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech resumes on 1 June
Court to next week restart hearing compilation of evidence against suspected Daphne Caruana Galizia murder mastermind Yorgen Fenech
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HSBC restructuring could see closure of Malta operations
HSBC's global restructuring could see the company revisit operations in non-strategic countries like Malta, Bermuda, the Philippines and New Zealand
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Twins jailed over muggings on elderly victims
Two men are jailed after being found guilty of mugging five elderly persons
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[WATCH] Boats that carried Libya mercenaries lacked permit from Malta sanctions board
James Fenech company that leased RHIBs to Western pro-Haftar mercenaries left Malta without Sanctions Monitoring Board permit
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Charmaine Gauci: Floriana championship celebrations ‘worrying’ for health authorities
Public Health Superintendent says people who attended the Floriana FC celebrations on Monday and who develop symptoms in the coming days should contact the health authorities immediately
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Skolasajf could be ‘petri dish for increased infection’, teachers’ union claims
Union of Professional Educators raises concerns over lack of communication on re-opening of summer school for children
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No new COVID-19 cases overnight, health minister: ‘public’s sacrifice bearing fruit’
Health Minister Chris Fearne announced on social media that Maltahad recorded no new case of COVID-19 overnight
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Standards czar throws out Whip request for investigation on Azzopardi collusion claims
Complaint filed by Labour Whip Glenn Bedingfield against Jason Azzopardi will not be investigated by Commissioner for Standards in Public Life
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Monday, May 25, 2020
MaltaToday Survey | Concern over COVID-19 rises, women and elderly most worried
53.2% of people now say they are highly concerned about the coronavirus
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We need to value teachers more | Sandro Caruana
COVID-19 has forced us to appreciate the importance of the teaching profession. But former Faculty of Education dean Prof. SANDRO CARUANA argues that teachers remain sadly undervalued in Malta
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Investigators uncover roles of mercenaries in UAE-backed Libya helicopter gunship plan
REVEALED • Names of pilots, loadmaster, and medic all part of team that used Malta companies to channel payments from UAE to British Virgin Islands companies
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Minister disputes NGO's claims of hunger strike by migrants on Captain Morgan boat
Home Affairs Minister says he is not aware of any hunger strike by migrants hosted on Captain Morgan vessels, despite claims by NGO Alarm Phone
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16 days: the average recovery time for COVID-19 patients in Malta
Patients with COVID-19 went through a 16-day period of convalescence on average, Chris Fearne says
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[WATCH] PN calls for virtual court sittings as building remains closed due to COVID-19
Thousands being denied justice in court due to coronavirus while government remains too lethargic to put in place virtual system, Jason Azzopardi says
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Extradition case of man wanted in Hungary for human trafficking continues in court
Syrian national had been arrested by police in Malta earlier in May
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Repubblika calls on police to issue a European arrest warrant for Konrad Mizzi
Repubblika says former tourism minister Konrad Mizzi should be brought back to Malta to answer for his actions
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Smoking ban on outdoor dining protects everybody’s wellbeing, Public Health Superintendent says
Charmaine Gauci defends the outright ban on smoking in restaurants, including outdoor areas, which was introduced as part of conditions imposed on eateries that have been allowed to reopen
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Man seriously injured after falling two storeys
Preliminary investigations reveal the man fell while carrying out works at a residence
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Bedingfield asks Standards Commissioner to probe Jason Azzopardi after he alluded to collusion between a judge and former AG lawyer
Labour MP Glenn Bedingfield asks the Standards Commissioner to investigate Nationalist MP Jason Azzopardi for breach of professional confidentiality
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[WATCH] One positive COVID-19 case overnight, nine recoveries
Malta records only one new case of coronavirus for the second consecutive day • Rfactor drops to around one
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Five suspected drug traffickers arrested in three separate police operations
Five suspected drug traffickers were arrested by the police in three separate operations over, in the past few days
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Hamrun house collapse: Victim suffered anxiety due to development in days leading up to incident
House collapse victim's husband testifies that site architect and developer told residents use of saw trenching instead of excavator was too expensive • Traumatised neighbour tells court she cannot return to her house in the same street
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Public health superintendent to give update at 12:30 pm
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PN could lose seven parliamentary seats, Schiavone warns after MaltaToday survey
Nationalist Party MP Hermann Schiavone wants parliamentary group to discuss MaltaToday's survey results as he sounds dire warning over 90,000 vote difference
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Car belonging to PN journalist and Floriana FC secretary-general Dione Borg set on fire
The car of PN MEP candidate and veteran journalist Dione Borg is torched but perpetrator is caught by CCTV fleeing the scene on an electric scooter
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Sunday, May 24, 2020
Suspected mercenaries were released from arrest after two days
Group of 20 men evacuated from Libya and suspected of having been contracted to support General Khalifa Haftar were held under arrest in Malta for two days and released without charge
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MaltaToday Survey | Labour support continues to increase, PN’s remains static
Gap between major parties is almost 30 points, the latest MaltaToday survey shows
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'COVID-19 is a suspended sentence not life imprisonment', says psychotherapist who contracted virus
Psychotherapist and former journalist Karl Wright, who tested positive for coronavirus, says balance between implementing health safeguards and allowing society to restart activity is key
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[WATCH] Abela 'irresponsible' to consult Muscat as Malta struggles to rebuild reputation - Adrian Delia
Robert Abela was immature and irresponsible to consult with Joseph Muscat on economic recovery when former PM is 'part of the problem'
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One new COVID-19 case, 3 more recoveries registered overnight
Single new case of coronavirus recorded in past 24 hours while three patients have recovered
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Libya, not relocation, is only real solution to migration crisis, Robert Abela says
Prime Minister says migration issue can only be solved by tackling the source of the crisis at Libya's shores
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Childcare centres, SkolaSajf expected to reopen when next set of COVID-19 measures lifted - PM
Reopening of childcare centres and SkolaSajf will be a step in the right direction for country to return to normality, Robert Abela says
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Saturday, May 23, 2020
Swiss criminal complaint filed against oil trader that used Malta tanks
Swiss trader purchased oil that was probably smuggled out of Libya and stored it in Maltese tanks: purchases could constitute complicity in war crimes
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Plastic tape divides potential COVID-19 cases from pregnant patients at Mater Dei
Doctors and nurses up in arms at situation where potentially infected people now share a door and toilet facilities with uninfected gynae patients
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[WATCH] From tourist ferries to water prisons: AFM keeps press away from Captain Morgan boats
MaltaToday drove to Hurds Bank to speak to the migrants aboard the Captain Morgan boats
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PD to President: ensure Constitutional reform in the spirit of the Venice Commission
PD leader asks President George Vella to ensure changes to Constitution result from public consultation not imposed by politicians
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Outdoor sports facilities allowed to open, athletes can train in groups of six
Activities are being restricted to six athletes, including coaches, and participants must maintain a distance of two to three metres from each other depending on the sport.
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AD savages Tony Zahra over 'Project Fear' comment
AD Secretary General Ralph Cassar said that immediately opening the tourist season risked ruining all the sacrifices made by people and healthcare workers
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COVID-19: 9 new cases, one recovery overnight
The total number of active cases is now 130.
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NGOs express concern over lack of technical information in new Wasteserv plant project
Land takeup and environmental impact among top concerns
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Infrastructure Malta plans multi-level junction for Luqa roundabout
Multi-level junction for Luqa roundabout replaces existing roundabout
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Malta backs down on Operation Irini veto, abstains on force commander appointment
Malta has not vetoed the appointment of Italian force commander Ettore Socci as force commander of the EUNAVFOR Irini operation
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COVID-19 swabbing centre worker tests positive
Superintendent of Public Health says there was no risk for public as man was wearing PPE
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Man seriously hurt in in St. Julian's apartment assault
The victim was assaulted from behind by a Maltese man in the presence of police
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Friday, May 22, 2020
140 migrants rescued by AFM
MaltaToday captured the transfer of the migrants while filming a feature on the situation earlier today
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New car park at Għadira will accommodate 300 cars
Works on a new surface car park at Għadira will start in the coming days
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Cluster of seven ancient tombs, human skeletons found in Tarxien
Archaeologists are investigating a cluster of tombs discovered in Tarxien, which date back to the Punic and Roman periods
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Ombudsman welcomes proposal to entrench office’s appointment in Constitution
Ombudsman Anthony Mifsud welcomes government's proposal to Venice Commission to include his office's appointment, removal and suspension in the Constitution
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PN lashes out at government intransigence on fuel prices: 'We are being robbed'
The Nationalist Party wants government to cut fuel prices by 30c per litre as international oil prices plummet
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[WATCH] COVID-19: Restaurants, hairdressers reopen to new reality
MaltaToday visited Valletta on the day that restrictions on restaurants, hairdressers and other outlets were lifted to discover how the new reality is panning out
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Human Rights Watch calls for infringement proceedings over Captain Morgan ‘water prisons’
Human Rights Watch: Malta has not provided a legal basis, or legitimate purpose, for keeping people on these ferries, making this arbitrary deprivation of liberty
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Business conditions decline to 2009 recession levels, Central Bank of Malta study shows
A drop in Central Bank's Business Conditions Index suggests significantly weaker economic activity due to COVID-19
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[LIVE] Public Health Superintendent to give COVID-19 update
Follow live as Public Health Superintendent provides an update on the coronavirus situation
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[WATCH] COVID-19: Homes for the elderly to allow controlled, limited visits by relatives
Elderly people living in homes will be able to receive visits from relatives as from Monday • Visits will have to be booked, will last 15 minutes and contact will happen behind Perspex
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Sludge dumped on Gżira reservoir is from flood relief tunnels - ERA
Sludge dumped on the roof of a Gżira reservoir was sediment cleared from the flood relief tunnels that pass through the area, the Environment and Resources Authority says
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COVID-19: This is how funeral masses will take place
The Archbishop's Curia issues directives regarding funeral masses, which can start being held from today after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted
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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Shadow economy is 21% of GDP
A Central Bank of Malta study has found that Malta's underground economy appears to have stabilised at an average below 21% of overall economic activity in recent years
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Theft down and coronavirus may have played a role
Theft in the first four months has declined and the patterns suggest the coronavirus crisis may have played a role in this
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Hotels chief brands COVID-19 cautiousness as ‘Project Fear’
MHRA chief Tony Zahra pours scorn on the fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, while doctors' union head calls for greater caution on the lifting of restrictions
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[WATCH] Malta will not become crisis centre for migrants, foreign minister tells EU
Three weeks since Malta started hosting migrants on ships outside territorial waters, Foreign Minister Evarist Bartolo calls on EU members to show solidarity, insisting the country will not become a crisis centre for migration
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Paola council concerned about reopening of crowded street market
The Paola council is concerned over the reopening of street markets, saying the small area in the locality where stalls set up makes it very difficult for social distancing measures to be adhered to
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71-year-old woman seriously injured in Hamrun incident
The woman was left injured after getting hit by a van
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UNHCR, IOM call for European resolution to Captain Morgan migrant detention
UNHCR, IOM, urge European states to disembark rescued migrants and refugees on board the Captain Morgan vessels
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Second wave of COVID-19 infections is with us, healthcare workers’ unions warn
Three unions representing healthcare workers have called for the postponement of tomorrow's reopening of outlets as Malta registers increasing number of new coronavirus cases
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€10.3 million spent on COVID-19 employment benefits so far
Outlay on the four primary COVID-19 related social benefit schemes has increased from €8.8 million on 13 May, to €10.3 million, a week later • Almost three quarters of beneficiaries are women
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Man seriously injured in Żabbar crane incident
A 32-year-old man sustained grievious injuries at a construction site in Triq ix-Xgħajra, Żabbar, on Thursday morning
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Hamrun house collapse: Excavator used moments before Miriam Pace's death, court told
Construction worker who operated hydraulic excavator at site adjacent to house collapse allegedly told a colleague not to 'say anything', a court has been told
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15 new cases takes total active COVID-19 cases to 125
COVID-19 update • 15 new cases, 3 recoveries
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Charmaine Gauci denies rumours she has resigned: ‘I am happy doing my job’
Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci tells MaltaToday that she is 'committed to continue safeguarding the public's health' as she denies rumours of her resignation
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Health ministry denies rumour Charmaine Gauci has resigned
The rumour has been making the rounds in Malta since Tuesday, with Prof. Gauci so far not replying to a request for comment on the claim
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Armed Forces refuses to disclose details of denied rescue to Pozzallo migrants
Survivors said AFM tried turning boat to Libya then diverted it to Sicily, but AFM refusing to disclose details of denied rescue
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Despite COVID-19 relaxation, Nadur chooses not to re-open street market
Nadur mayor will not re-open open market saying public mass gathering should not resume despite COVID-19 relaxation of restrictions
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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
No one found in groups of more than four over last two days
For two days running no one was found in groups of more than four in public places
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[ANALYSIS] Return to normality? Robert Abela’s greatest gamble
If the easing of COVID-19 measures pays off, Robert Abela will emerge politically stronger as the man who steered the country through an unprecedented crisis. If not, he could end up with egg on his face. COVID-19 was his baptism of fire: how has he fared so far? JAMES DEBONO asks
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[WATCH] Nationalist Party proposes bipartisan social pact for economic recovery
The Nationalist Party is proposing the creation of a bipartisan task force to deliver a COVID-19 social pact for economic recovery
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Majority of National Audit Office recommendations implemented, annual report shows
The National Audit Office annual report for 2019 is tabled in parliament • NAO wants to expand Floriana premises
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NGOs demand end to ill-treatment aboard Captain Morgan
Joint civil society groups statement demand end to three-week detention of migrants aboard Captain Morgan ship
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Former state prosecutor says decision not to insist on jail for fraudster was correct
Former prosecutor in the eye of a government inquiry accuses Jason Azzopardi of carrying out character assassination
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Relatives of migrants who died in Malta pushback sue for damages
Relatives of deceased Eritrean migrants who died in alleged pushback by Armed Forces of Malta, are suing for damages resulting from human rights breaches
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Jomic Calleja polonium plot: accused refusing to reveal intended target
Accused's locked mobile phone is in the hands of an American expert who is analysing data extracted from the device
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Marilyn Casha, wife of surgeon who died from COVID-19, nominated for European Citizen prize
Health professional Dr Marilyn Casha lost surgeon-husband Aaron Casha to COVID-19
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[LIVE] 15 new cases of COVID-19, active cases now stand at 113
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Malta had highest monthly increase in inflation
Inflation in Malta in April increased by 2.9% when compared to the previous month, the highest in the EU, even though the yearly inflation rate remained stable at 1.1%
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Virologist Chris Barbara’s warning on COVID-19 relaxation: ‘Now’s the time for more discipline, not less’
Virologist Chris Barbara has declared that re-opening restaurants and hairdressers will provide more opportunities for the COVID-19 virus to spread
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After being left out of Cabinet, Anthony Agius Decelis lands chairmanship of State entity
Labour MP Anthony Agius Decelis, who was one of four previous Cabinet members left out by Robert Abela, has been appointed chair of the Grand Harbour Regeneration Corporation
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Money laundering charge in police traffic abuse case included to ramp up official statistics, Jason Azzopardi claims
Nationalist MP Jason Azzopardi claims the police decision to include the money laundering charge in case against officers who abused of overtime, is 'politically' motivated to try and 'impress' Moneyval
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Malta joins Interpol campaign against COVID-19’s cyber criminals
Malta joins international alliance led by Interpol to enhance cybersecurity during COVID-19
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‘We cannot remain in a state of emergency’ says Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce: Malta needs to regain its sense of competitiveness in order to navigate a post-COVID reality
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Will the proposed Gozo tunnel count as a tourism corridor? Asking for a friend
The Skinny • No. 35 | Post-COVID tourism corridors
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[WATCH] Armed Forces attempted pushback before directing migrants to Pozzallo
Survivors' accounts to Alarm Phone reveal Armed Forces of Malta directed migrants to Pozzallo, Sicily with fuel and new engine
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Malta gives ultimatum to EU with threat to veto Irini commander-in-chief choice
France accepts to take 30 of 162 migrants currently hosted on two Captain Morgan boats on Hurds Bank
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Disabled students should be kept in mind when planning a return for next academic year, parent says
Speaking during a Nationalist Party press conference, Marchita Magniafico says the needs of disabled children must be adhered to when evaluating a return to schools
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President applauds health care workers in meeting with top officials
President George Vella thanked health care workers for their 'excellent and professional' work
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COVID-19: Summer schools to be prepared for any eventuality, minister says
Government summer schools preparations underway as talks with health authorities on mitigation measures continue
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Hairdressers require water test certification only if they form part of a complex, hotel
Public health guidelines mean hairdressers will have to ensure water systems are safe but formal certification tests are only required from outlets forming part of a complex or hotel
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Graft sentence reduction: Azzopardi demands investigation into ‘judicial scandal’
Nationalist MP claims former state prosecutor Charles Mercieca did not consult AG on not insisting on 4-year prison sentence on money laundering charge
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Government's 'superficial' Venice Commission proposals don't address corruption, PM's excessive powers - Repubblika
NGO Repubblika says government only addressed some of Venice Commission's concerns in its 'superficial' reform proposals
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Alternative sites proposed by farmers for waste facilities can’t be used - Wasteserv
Wasteserv warns that delaying new treatment plants at Magħtab will necessitate the take-up of more agricultural land to extend the landfill
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Thief jailed for five years over string of aggravated thefts
Homeless man jailed over thefts from parked cars and shops in the Marsa and Hamrun areas
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11 new cases of COVID-19, 4 recoveries
Public health authorities carry out 1,519 swab tests overnight, registering 11 new cases of coronavirus
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Ever heard of outdoor cinemas? You can do it in COVID times, it seems
All the conditions imposed on drive-in and outdoor cinemas and theatres
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COVID-19: The new reality of eating out or staying at hotels
All the conditions imposed on eateries and hotels after COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted
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COVID-19: This is how cutting your hair or doing your nails will be like
All the conditions imposed on hair salons, beauticians and nail technicians after COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted
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Man remanded in custody over Luqa arson
Accused in Luqa arson remanded in custody in view of his criminal record
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[WATCH] Compliance stickers to be issued to restaurants observing COVID-19 safety protocols - Tourism Minister
Restaurants and other establishments found to be adhering to all coronavirus protocols to be given compliance certificate which will be withdrawn if standards fall
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Monday, May 18, 2020
Equality laws won’t let church schools teach ‘Catholic’ biology or history – former minister
Tonio Borg rails against "vile attack" of equality bills that will ensure the absence of discrimination in several sectors
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Maltese doctors say COVID-19 situation not as stable as claimed after spike in cases
Doctors union demands 'honest, unbiased information' on COVID-19 lockdown transition
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Will Malta’s Ottoman whip work? Risky gamble could burn EU bridges
Malta could be on a collision course with European interests who dislike small EU member states upending their foreign policy plans in Libya. In a risky gamble, Malta is courting Turkey to pressure the Libyan GNA on controlling migratory flows, but it is doing so at the cost of burning bridges inside the EU?
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Guns, gold, cars and ‘power’: how police hit a major drug supply network
Social media tells the story of Joseph Brignone, found in possession of drugs and weapons, and his love of Mercedes cars
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Maltese teens have highest problem social media usage, WHO report finds
Among 13-year-olds, 20% of girls and 13% of boys are problematic social media users
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Funeral ceremonies resume on Friday
The ceremonies will be held under certain conditions which will be announced by the Church later this week
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Shops no longer obliged to stop vulnerable people from entering – Chris Fearne
Government ditching big brother approach towards the elderly and vulnerable by withdrawing legal obligation on non-essential retail outlets to stop them from entering as part of COVID-19 restrictions
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[LIVE] Return to normality starts on 22 May - Robert Abela
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[WATCH] Opposition wants president elected by two-thirds parliamentary majority in new good governance proposals
Opposition leader Adrian Delia says proposals put forward by his party are intended to keep power at the highest level of government in check
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Robert Abela to announce lifting of more COVID-19 restrictions at 7pm
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Pressure mounts to re-open economy as Chamber of Commerce says ‘we need to learn to live with COVID-19’
Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry supports economic re-opening with emphasis on social distancing, hygiene and protection of vulnerable people
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‘Conflicting messages’ from authorities over restrictions lifting worry environmental health officers
Environmental health officers warn of 'conflicting messages' that are 'confusing' people as government contemplates lifting of more COVID-19 restrictions
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Mass unemployment looms for tourism industry unless airport is reopened, MHRA boss warns
Tony Zahra urges government to re-open Malta's borders, warning tourism industry operators will let go of workers if no tourists visit in summer
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Man to be charged with Luqa house arson
Police investigations have led to the arrest of a man believed to have set fire to the door of a residence in Luqa last December
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Charmaine Gauci's COVID-19 updates will now take place three times a week
Frequency of Public Health Superintedent Charmaine Gauci's coronavirus updates to be reduced from daily to triweekly
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Malta, Italy standoff over fishing vessel that rescued migrants off Lampedusa
A Maltese-registered fishing vessel rescued the migrants on Sunday morning just off the island of Lampedusa in Malta's SAR
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[LIVE] Public Health Superintendent to give COVID-19 update
Follow live here as Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci delivers her daily coronavirus situation update at 12:30pm
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Fisheries department files criminal action against Malta tuna ranchers
Maltese fisheries filed criminal proceedings against Malta's top tuna ranchers, just as Brussels opened infringement proceedings over a failure to comply with EU tuna rules
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Challenging the abortion taboo | Isabel Stabile
On Doctors For Choice's first anniversary, gynaecologist and founding member Prof. ISABEL STABILE argues that, while abortion remains 'taboo' in political and even medical circles, public opinion on the issue is slowly shifting
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Sunday, May 17, 2020
Doctors say PM putting economy before health in ‘high-risk decision’ to re-open outlets
Doctors union: one infected patient at Mater Dei led to 10 infections among health care workers, three wards closed for disinfection, and tens of health care workers put on quarantine
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Police fine 71 people for group gatherings on Sunday
Police issued 71 fines to people who gathered in groups of more than four on Sunday
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Elderly woman sustains burns in Zurrieq house fire
A 75-year-old woman suffered burns and smoke inhalations during a fire at a residence in Zurrieq
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109 traffic tickets issued by police on Sunday
78 tickets issued for excessive speeding • Driver caught in possession of cannabis resin
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Two arrested in separate drug busts
The drug busts yielded substances suspected of being cocaine, heroin and cannabis
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[WATCH] PM’s bickering with Fearne risks undoing health authorities’ progress in COVID-19, Delia says
Adrian Delia says Robert Abela 'most irresponsible and immature Prime Minster the country has ever had'
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Air Malta submits proposals to cabin crew union in bid to ‘safeguard jobs’
Airline slams Union of Cabin Crew's attitude after it said they had walked away from negotiations
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[LIVE] Seven new cases of COVID-19, four new recoveries
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[WATCH] Restaurants and hairdressers to open by end of next week – PM
Prime Minister Robert Abela says establishments will reopen under new regulation
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Stagno Navarra versus Karol Aquilina: Pjazza presenter files standards complaint
One TV presenter says Nationalist MP ignored police orders to give way to European ministerial delegation travelling to Valletta
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Lawyers want virtual hearings in court during coronavirus pandemic
Chamber of Advocates want virtual hearings that can allow courts to function with zero risk to health
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Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar call on development master plan following pandemic
Environmental NGO calls out 'cowboy developers' over continuous dumping illegalities
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Saturday, May 16, 2020
Nurses pen COVID-19 appeal to Prime Minister: Do not reopen Malta to tourism
Nurses' union boss Paul Pace says re-epening Malta to tourists is sure path to secondary wave of coronavirus infections
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Cabinet undecided on relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions
Abela told in Cabinet that opening "safe corridors" for tourist routes could introduce unknown variables
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‘What would have Julian Manduca said?’
15 years from his untimely passing, Julian Manduca's legacy in environmental journalism is vindicated
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NGOs write to EU Commissioner for intervention on Captain Morgan migrants
"Malta is treating the persons on board the vessels as if they were wholly outside the protection afforded by national, European and international law whilst simultaneously seeking assistance from European Union to keep this situation afloat" say NGOs
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Trump fires US State Department's Inspector General after abuse of office investigation
Steve Linick's role was terminated after he launched an investigation into Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over alleged abuse of office
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Six tourists arrested after social distancing fracas with police in St. Julians
The Spanish tourists, three men and three women, attacked police at after being found at a bar in Spinola in breach of a recent legal notice which prohibits gatherings of more than four persons.
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14 new COVID-19 cases in Malta as spike continues
14 new COVID-19 cases in Malta as spike continues • medical bulletin at 12:30pm
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Census in 2020 to give geo-spatial profile of Maltese population
First-time ever geocoding of results will publish results from the census right down to a 'street level' analysis
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[LIVE] Schooling after COVID-19: Academics speak out in PN press conference
Academics have been invited to share their thoughts on what happens to the academic year in September 2020 at a Nationalist Party press conference
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Fake abortion pills targeting Maltese women on Facebook, activists warn
Reproductive rights activists say COVID-19 travel route shutdown has allowed Facebook vendors to peddle fake abortion pills to women
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Americans warned about Paceville’s racist bouncers in travel safety report
Peaceful protests, racist bouncers and growth of cybercrime in US travel advisory for Malta
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Italian man injured, San Gwann man questioned over screwdriver altercation
The 26 year-old Italian man was grievoulsy injured during the altercation with a 61 year-old man from San Gwann
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Italy to allow travel next month in relaxation of coronavirus restrictions
The decree will also allow travel between Italy's regions, which was previously heavily restricted.
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Friday, May 15, 2020
Man grievously injured in San Ġwann argument
Argument between two men turns violent, leaves one badly hurt
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Maltese woman in Cambodia in heartfelt plea for help for ailing partner
Maltese national in Cambodia with her sick partner seeks to raise funds for treatment after health insurer refuses to cover claims
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[WATCH] Public sector staff being asked to return to workplace, despite childcare responsibilities, UĦM laments
Union Ħaddiema Magħqudin says public sector staff currently working remotely cannot return to their departments as long as schools, childcare centres remain shut due to COVID-19
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Bids open for building of €390 million waste-to-energy plant
Pre-qualification questionnaire issued for contract to design, build and operate waste-to-energy facility in Magħtab
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Construction cash flows mostly unaffected by COVID-19, but car industry having issues
The construction and automotive industries have experienced different realities when it comes to cash flow amid the COVID-19 crisis, MACM survey shows
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Captain Morgan's Atlantis replaces Bahari in housing migrants outside territorial waters
The Captain Morgan ship Atlantis has replaced the Bahari in housing migrants being kept offshore with sources indicating it is better equipped to accommodate people
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[WATCH] Health authorities in three-week assessment of decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions
Malta's COVID-19 transmission rate, known as the RT factor, currently stands at around 1.3 after dropping below one two weeks ago
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Corrupt fisheries official freed from jail with three-year probation order
Man guilty of €32,000 fraud jailed four years, has sentence reduced to three years' probation on appeal
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Conviction for attempted lotto booth robbery overturned on appeal
Judge overturns conviction for robbery after noting serious shortcomings in prosecution's case
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Government to lift further restrictions as Tourism Minister tells operators ‘there will be a summer’
Tourism Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli tells operators government will announce deadlines for the lifting of more restrictions on various sectors • Talks with 9 countries for opening of safe travel corridors
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China spying allegations: Dar Malta de-bugged and audited by Security Services
Le Monde claims of Chinese spy-tech inside Dar Malta challenged by former and present government sources
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'Blank' Dead Sea scroll fragment gives up secrets to research team with Maltese academic
A three-way international study involving the University of Malta has revealed words on a Dead Sea scroll fragment previously believed to be blank
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[LIVE] Ten new cases of COVID-19, five new recoveries
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Gozo ministry solar panel thief gets second chance at reform
Court observes that Marvic Mercieca was "a victim of society's wolves" and had made great progress in his drug rehabilitation
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Public health superintendent to give update at 12:30 pm
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Joseph Cuschieri recalled as Italy ambassador, former AFM commander replaces him
Former MEP Joseph Cuschieri broke diplomatic protocol after having travelled to Rome with his appointment not yet being formalised • He has now been replaced by former army commander Carmel Vassallo
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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Malta arms dealer supplied RHIBs to company UN report says was backing Khalifa Haftar
United Nations report says James Fenech's RHIBs were used by Western mercenaries linked with Lancaster 6, which has Malta subsidiary, and Opus Capital to back Khalifa Haftar in Libya
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Police fine 34 people for group gatherings on Thursday
Police issued 34 fines to people who gathered in groups of more than four on Thursday
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130,000 firearms in Malta (and two rocket launchers)
By the end of 2019 there were 129,423 firearms registered in Malta an increase of nearly 27,000 in just two years
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[WATCH] Zammit Lewis defends decision to withhold inquiry terms of reference
Justice Minister says publishing inquiry terms of reference could prejudge probe into case involving prosecuting lawyer who jumped ship to join Yorgen Fenech's defence
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LGBTI persons in Malta amongst least discriminated-against in EU, survey shows
EU survey indicates 33% of Maltese LGBTI persons felt discriminated-against in at least one area of life, comparatively fewer than the 42% average for all member states
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70-year-old man loses appeal against conviction for attacking four prison officers
An elderly man who attacked prison guards after he was turned away from delivering food to his incarcerated son loses appeal from suspended sentence
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Drug buyer testifies behind closed doors in case against alleged trafficker
The compilation of evidence against Cleven Mallia, 22, from Santa Venera continued today before Magistrate Neville Camilleri
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[WATCH] Police should investigate misuse of public funds by ministers on social media – PN
Ministers who misused public funds by paying for social media advertising on their personal pages should return the money immediately, the Nationalist Party says
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[WATCH] Government to fork out €2.5 million in industrial rent subsidy for SMEs
New scheme will help cushion rental costs for companies
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[LIVE] 14 new cases of COVID-19, seven new recoveries
1,321 swab tests carried out
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Lawyers’ chamber welcomes judicial reforms, but wants judges to choose Chief Justice
Chamber insists that appointment of the Chief Justice should be made from among senior judges
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Joseph Brignone had guns, drugs, cash and cars police tell court
The compilation of evidence against Joseph Brignone continues as court hears how police found drugs, weapons, cash and cars when the man was arrested following a lengthy surveillance operation
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Tourism recovery could take up to five years, top hotel executives believe
Top hotel executives polled in a survey carried out by EY believe a meaningful recovery of tourism will take between two and five years to reach 2019 levels
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COVID-19 cases in Malta could have spiked, with two doctors contracting virus
Multiple Mater Dei sources suggest a spike in COVID-19 cases has taken place overnight
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Motorcyclist killed in road accident
A 39-year-old motorcyclist has died in a traffic accident in St Julian's on Thursday morning
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Naxxar crash
A 23-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Wednesday evening
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[ANALYSIS] Is Abela rehabilitating Joseph Muscat?
With former PM Joseph Muscat advising the Abela administration on the post-COVID recovery, is Muscat selflessly putting his expertise at the service of the republic, or using a difficult moment to rehabilitate himself as a savior of the economy?
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COVID-19 hit soon after Muscat stepped down from office. ‘Coincidence? I think not!’
The Skinny • No. 34 | Joseph Muscat, COVID Economy Hero
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Jason Azzopardi accuses Konrad Mizzi of escaping justice, Prime Minister of covering up
Opposition MP Jason Azzopardi accuses the Prime Minister of colluding with Konrad Mizzi to avoid having him investigated by the new police commissioner
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Dalli, Casa on Malta’s migration challenge: EU solidarity hard to come by
MEPs take questions on challenges faced by Malta and Europe in COVID-19
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Cabinet agrees President should have final say on judicial appointments
Justice Minister publishes letter he sent the Venice Commission with proposed reforms involving the judiciary, persons of trust and the prime minister's powers
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[WATCH] New think tank on future of education in Malta set up, MUT lament teachers not included
Newly launched think tank will come up with 'outside the box' ideas about education's future
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[LIVE] Charmaine Gauci to give COVID-19 update at 12:30pm
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Sanitizer and clingfilm is the new normal in Malta’s law courts
Where possible, the courts have started to hear the most urgent cases
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How Malta is building its COVID-19 time capsule
Thousands of first-hand accounts of the war perished with the passing of the generation which experienced it. Now, National Archivist Charles Farrugia has a cunning plan to save COVID-19 memories from the sands of time
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Updated | Former PN mayor Ian Castaldi Paris is Labour Party’s newest MP
Ian Castaldi Paris takes Chris Cardona's Eighth District seat in parliament
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Friends pay tribute to Maltese counter-culture figure Alex Calì, dead at 70
The original free-thinker, Sliema-born Alex Calì was a fixture among environmental activists in the 1990s
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Friends pay tribute to Maltese counter-culture figure Alex Calì, dead at 74
The original free-thinker, Sliema-born Alex Calì was a fixture among environmental activists in the 1990s
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‘Brilliant’ surgeon, 53, is sixth person to die of coronavirus in Malta
Prof. Aaron Casha is sixth patient to die from coronavirus in Malta
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Casual election to fill Chris Cardona’s seat: Castaldi Paris and Tua in the running
A casual election is underway to fill the parliamentary seat of former Labour minister Chris Cardona
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Man, 53, is sixth coronavirus patient to die
Sixth patient dies from coronavirus in Malta
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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Teenage girl dies after falling off balcony in Sliema
A teenager girl has died after falling off a balcony late on Tuesday night in Sliema
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On the verge of lockdown stress: Forget about being superwomen
Brenda Murphy, a professor in gender studies, and sociologist Angele Deguara spoke to MaltaToday about the role of women during the pandemic
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COVID standstill leaves adoptive parents anxious
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused international adoptions to come to a standstill leaving expectant parents in limbo
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EU foreign minister plays down Malta deal on Irini withdrawal
Josep Borrell claims Libya needs political stability to stop migratory wave, which Operation Irini set out to ensure. But critics see naval mission as dead-legging GNA efforts to stop Khalifa Haftar
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Woman injured after car overturns near University
59-year-old woman grievously hurt after vehicle she was driving overturned on ring road close to the University
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Malta records highest rate of increase in number of nurses in EU
Increase in share of nurses in total employment in Malta was highest in Europe between 2011 and 2019
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Inquiry into 2017 Sant' Antnin recycling plant fire still ongoing
Magisterial inquiry into fire which engulfed Sant'Antnin waste treatment facility three years ago has not yet been concluded
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Justice Minister orders inquiry after prosecutor jumped ship to join Yorgen Fenech’s defence team
Edward Zammit Lewis appoints former chief justice to carry out an independent inquiry into the case of Charles Mercieca, a former lawyer at the attorney general's office
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Economy minister singled out journalist for online harassment, IGM says
Use of Facebook to post individual question and soundbite reply to Net TV journalist allowed for harassment of journalist
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[WATCH] At 61, Archbishop makes birthday donation to Solidarity Meals charity
On the occasion of his upcoming 61st birthday, Archbishop Charles Scicluna makes personal donation which will allow preparation of 700 meals for vulnerable people amid the coronavirus situation
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Man who died after taser and tranquiliser ‘only armed with a broomstick’ nephew claims
A relative of Ronnie Ghiller, who died after being tased and tranquilised, claims the doctor did not ask the family whether the man was on some medication before administering the tranquiliser
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Builders injured after balcony collapses during renovation works on Valletta house
Two men fell one-storey after the balcony they were on gave way
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Man charged after Facebook death threats sent to love rival
29 year-old Hagen Azzopardi from Msida was arrested by the police cybercrime unit after he was suspected of sending the Facebook messages in March, using a fake profile.
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Cash, speedboat and carpets seized from criminals
Asset Recovery Bureau confiscates almost €400,000 in cash over the past in two years from criminals
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[LIVE] COVID-19 briefing with Charmaine Gauci at 12:30pm
At last count, there were 64 active cases of COVID-19 in Malta.
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Chihuahua killer jailed for animal cruelty, fined €5000
Leon Borg had swung the dog against his bedside table twice before police officers could react
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Monday, May 11, 2020
Woman seriously injured in traffic accident
A 37-year-old woman was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Monday afternoon
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Fire breaks out in LIDL Santa Venera car park
Nobody injured after car catches fire in underground car park at LIDL's Santa Venera outlet
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Motorcyclist dies in Coast Road accident
51-year-old man loses his life in motorcycle crash
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No spike in mortality rate in COVID-19 months compared to last year
Death rate in February, March and April 2020 similar to that recorded in the same period last year
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Opposition slams new cohabitation law for revoking couples' rights
PN MP Mario de Marco says cohabitation Bill will reverse the rights given to thousands of families just three years ago under current law
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[WATCH] This is how the travel lockdown cleared Malta's skies
European aviation group, Eurocontrol, releases video animation showing how the coronavirus has emptied Malta's skies from flights
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Lands Authority formulating agreement which would see Miżieb and l-Aħrax turned over to hunters during season
A source said that while no agreement has yet been reached, exclusivity would only be granted during the hunting season
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European Commission asks Malta for details of migrants held on ships
After ruffling feathers in Brussels with its hardball stance on migration, Malta has received a request from the European Commission for details of rescued people being kept offshore
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Factory worker seriously injured in accident
The man injured his hand after getting it stuck in machinery used to create concrete moulds
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Ian Castaldi Paris, Rachel Tua submit nomination for casual election
The two will be vying for the seat vacated by former economy minister Chris Cardona on the Birkirkara district
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Man wanted in Hungary for human trafficking arrested in Malta
A 48-year-old Syrian national wanted in Hungary for human trafficking is arrested by the anti-terrorism police in Malta
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Public health superintendent to give update at 12:30 pm
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Charmaine Gauci testifies in Yorgen Fenech constitutional case
Charmaine Gauci takes the witness stand in Yorgen Fenech's constitutional case challenging the public health emergency restrictions on the basis that they breached his human rights • Court rebuffs request to refer appearance of lawyer Charles Mercieca to Commission for Administration of Justice
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Malta not in a position to ensure safe place for rescued migrants, Abela tells Council of Europe Human Rights commissioner
Prime Minister Robert Abela responds to concerns raised by COE Human Rights Commissioner over Malta's handling of migration crisis by insisting the country needs 'concrete support and action'
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Former Broadcasting Authority head Anthony Tabone dies aged 75
Anthony J. Tabone, who served as the head of the Broadcasting Authority and chairman of PBS, has died
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Sunday, May 10, 2020
This is not just corruption; this is immorality | Adrian Delia
Opposition leader ADRIAN DELIA argues that government's economic recovery roadmap lacks any clear sense of direction; while also tearing into the hospital concession agreement with Steward Health Care
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Man arrested after police find drugs and weapon
A man was arrested in Zabbar by the police after sachets with substances believed to be cocaine and heroin were found in his car
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Motorcyclist injured in traffic accident
A 37-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Sunday afternoon
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Normality still far away, warns leading COVID-19 expert
The virus may be waiting in ambush waiting for an opportunity to strike back in a devastating second wave, Dr Chris Barbara, one of the experts leading Malta's successful COVID-19 fightback, warns
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74 motorists fined for speeding, one caught doing 193km/h
Police book 74 motorists for speeding on Sunday, including one caught driving at 193km/h on the Coast Road
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University lecture halls being converted into hospital facilities in case of COVID-19 second wave
Number of lecture halls in University of Malta's Gateway Building temporarily being transformed into an extension of Mater Dei Hospital, providing 42 beds in the event of a second wave of COVID-19
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Ambassador to Finland resigns after comparing Merkel to Hitler
Malta's ambassador to Finland Michael Zammit Tabona has stepped down after a post on Facebook where he compared Germany's chancellor Angela Merkel to Adolf Hitler
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Neville Gafà claims migration problem 'exploded' after his interventions in Libya ceased
Former OPM official Neville Gafà insists migration issue can only be managed through coordination with Libya, as used to happen under Joseph Muscat
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Twelve hunters fined during spring hunting season
Police fine twelve during spring quail hunting season, including one who was caught breaking the rules twice
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[WATCH] On Mother's Day, Delia calls for women's increased political contribution
Adrian Delia praises the role of mothers in society, says this should be reflected in women's increased contribution to politics
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[LIVE] Public Health Superintendent to give regular COVID-19 update
Follow us live as Charmaine Gauci gives her daily coronavirus situation update at 12:30pm
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[WATCH] Focus must now shift to economy, COVID-19 precautions will be 'reasonable' - PM
Balanced decisions taken in past weeks will be mirrored going forward, as more businesses will start to reopen and focus shifts to economy, Robert Abela says
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Tourist ferries irked after left out of migrant chartering
Three tourist boat operators complain of having been left out of process which saw the government charter Captain Morgan to host migrants
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Malta rattles EU with Irini withdrawal, Macron and Merkel schedule calls
Malta withdrawal from Operation Irini signals support for Turkish-Libyan corridor, unsettling EU leaders
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Saturday, May 9, 2020
Cyclist grievously injured after collision with car in Hamrun
The 39 year old man was taken to hospital, where he was certified as suffering from grievous injuries
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Man dies after stun gun, sedation used in disturbance complaint
The 48 year old man, who understood to have a substance abuse problem, had been aggressive towards a doctor sent to treat him and died after force had to be used to subdue him.
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One new case of coronavirus in Malta
Malta has 58 active cases of COVID-19
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Europe must emerge stronger from this crisis
A message from the President of the European Parliament David Sassoli, the President of the European Council Charles Michel and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen
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Judge rejects Yorgen Fenech request for continuation of compilation of evidence
Court turns down alleged Caruana Galizia assassination mastermind's request to have compilation of evidence continue
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Caruana Galizia murder suspect on hunger strike at ‘discriminatory’ court sitting
Murder suspect Alfred Degiorgio does not want to appear in court after COVID-19 lockdown prevented him from seeing family
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Friday, May 8, 2020
11 fined for group gatherings larger than four
No one caught breaking mandatory quarantine
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UN human rights commissioner calls for disembarkation of migrants held on ships
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expresses 'deep concern' over reports of failure to assist and coordinate pushbacks of migrant boats in the central Mediterranean
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TVM obliged to relay differing views, Adrian Delia tells public broadcaster’s top officials
Opposition leader Adrian Delia meets PBS top officials
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Fake healthcare worker who robbed elderly women is jailed again
Police say Natalie Bonello pretended to be a care worker in order to gain access to elderly women's homes, from which she then proceeded to steal jewellery
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Frank Portelli cannot decide St Philip's Hospital fate alone, court appoints administrators
Commercial Court rules that St Philip's Hospital owner Frank Portelli cannot decide the hospital's fate on his own as HSBC Bank seeks repayment of €11.5 million in loans, appoints two provisional administrators
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[LIVE] Three new cases of coronavirus, six more recover
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Schembri overshadowed by Muscat’s new economic role: ‘I consult with many people’
Economy Minister Silvio Schembri downplays Joseph Muscat's role in drawing up Malta's post-COVID strategy, insisting the government is consulting with several parties
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Updated | Malta to withdraw from EU naval mission Irini, to veto spending decisions
Maltese government to inform EC it will no longer provide boarding team to Operation Irini, which is attempting to stop Turkish weapons to Libyan GNA
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Chamber of Commerce wants suspension of golden passports until improved IIP is launched
The Malta Chamber of Commerce has pledged its support to government in the formulation of a new Iindividual Investor Programme to ensure the new scheme is compatible with good governance
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Malta’s coronavirus aid package is most generous in the world, study finds
Malta's spending to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the economy equates to 22.1% of GDP, the highest in the world, according to a Columbia University study
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Vince Muscat demands court to continue hearing Melvin Theuma recordings
Lawyer Marc Sant argued that during the last sitting, the parties had agreed to continue hearing recordings of phone calls made by Melvin Theuma.
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Ex-union secretary says Maltapost cart in which employee died ‘safer’ than bikes
Former GWU public sector secretary Jeremy Camilleri says postal vehicles had been vetted by Transport Malta and independent health and safety experts
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Customs find huge fireworks consignment in container supposedly carrying toys
Container from China, falsely declared to be carrying toys but found to be full of pyrotechnic goods, is seized by Maltese customs
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BREAKING | Malta to withdraw from EU naval mission Irini
Maltese government to inform EC it will no longer provide boarding team to Operation Irini, which is attempting to stop Turkish weapons to Libyan GNA
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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Adrian Delia questions Robert Abela’s role in hospitals concession deal
Opposition leader Adrian Delia has questioned the role Robert Abela played as legal advisor to then prime minister Joseph Muscat when the hospitals concession deal was amended last August to favour the company
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Zabbar incident leaves two hospitalised
The women were injured by a wheel which came off a truck in the street they were walking in
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Two caught breaking mandatory quarantine on Thursday
Police carried out 375 inspections in the last 24 hours
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Low energy taxes keep electricity prices in Malta among cheapest in EU
The average price of electricity for Maltese households was the fourth cheapest in the EU, according to Eurostat
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Ministers given social media guidelines following standards czar investigation
Second investigation on use of social media profiles finances by public funds
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Brussels has lukewarm response to complaints of migrant pushbacks
MEPs complain of lack of solidarity to help frontline states like Malta and Italy facing migration pressures
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Malta rescues 123 migrants, to be transferred to second Captain Morgan vessel
Army patrol boat and fishing vessel rescue two groups of migrants • 105 people to be kept offshore outside territorial waters • 18 women and children brought ashore
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‘Misguided fear’ sees shops turning elderly away because of COVID-19 risk
Law does not oblige shops to turn away vulnerable customers but some have refused entry to elderly clients • Onus of responsibility lies with individual not shop owners
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Yorgen Fenech insists on bail: ‘Presumption of innocence not just words on a slab in Strasbourg’
Daphne Caruana Galizia murder suspect Yorgen Fenech continues to contest his state of arrest
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Superintendent of Public Health to give Coronavirus update at 12:30pm
Public Health Superintendent, Professor Charmaine Gauci expected to give her regular COVID-19 update at 12:30pm
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Minister: Insensitive of prosecutor to join Fenech defence so early, Chamber writes to AG
Justice ministry says prosecutor who joined Yorgen Fenech defence team never worked on Caruana Galizia case, Chamber of Advocates demands explanation from AG
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Postwoman, 19, dies after vehicle overturns
A 19-year-old postwoman has died during a traffic accident in Qormi on Thursday
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Minister: Insensitive of prosecutor to join Yorgen Fenech defence so early
Justice ministry says prosecutor who joined Yorgen Fenech defence team never worked on Caruana Galizia case
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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Man seriously injured in traffic accident
A 31-year-old man was grievously injured in a traffic accident on Wednesday night
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‘Artfully arranged plants don’t have to follow social distancing rules!’
The Skinny | No. 33 | The Valletta Green Festival 2020
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[ANALYSIS] Politics after COVID-19: What will change?
Car-free towns and Maltese flags on balconies… COVID-19 could change Maltese politics. Has the pandemic tipped the balance away from market-driven policies to evidence-based ones that prioritize the common good. or will fear of the 'others' simply make xenophobes bolder? JAMES DEBONO asks
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Culture minister calls for stepping up of financial aid to media houses
José Herrera underlines importance of journalism in democracy
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Pilots union proposes 50% pay cut in bid to avoid redundancies
The Airline Pilots Association says elements within Air Malta's management team want talks to fail as redundancy deadline looms
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[WATCH] Joseph Muscat working gratis on COVID-19 recovery plan
Prime Minister Robert Abela says Joseph Muscat is not being paid extra for his advice to government on a post COVID-19 recovery plan • Opposition MPs say Muscat's clique still holds power
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Child protection services have long-standing understaffing problem
Auditor General finds ong-standing understaffing problem at Child Protection Services as reason for long waiting list for CPS's services
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Yorgen Fenech defence team recruits former Attorney General lawyer
Constitutional proceedings filed by Yorgen Fenech against the Superintendent of Public Health to continue
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'Security risk' sees feasts get their fireworks back in reduced form
The police will be issuing limited permits for fireworks to be set off on the eve and day of locality feasts to minimise security risk posed by stored, unused fireworks
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Three Premier League clubs want football to restart in July, health authorities remain non-committal
Premier League football clubs, Valletta FC, Birkirkara FC and Gżira Utd propose the start of training sessions on 10 June and the continuation of the tournament on 1 July
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Kids who lived through World War II: ‘We didn’t see danger'
Victory in Europe day was celebrated on 25 April, marking 75 years since the end of WWII
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[LIVE] Public Health Superintendent to give coronavirus situation update
Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci expected to give her regular COVID-19 update at 12:30pm
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Malta's institutional reforms must involve wide consultation, Council of Europe MP Pieter Omtzigt says
Robert Abela's international credibility is dependant on degree of consultation behind institutional reforms, Dutch MP Pieter Omtzigt says
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Polonium plot: target of assassination not yet identified, police say
Court to decree on request for bail from chambers in domestic terrorism case
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Holiday property registrations doubled in seven years
There are almost 4,000 short-let or holiday premises registered with the Malta Tourism Authority, information tabled in parliament shows
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Joseph Muscat is back... with a post-COVID analysis for Labour ministers
Former prime minister Joseph Muscat's 9-page economic note to Cabinet ministers predicts bad times for tourism and financial services, and a bounce-back for retail
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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
‘Don’t let privacy stand in the way of controlling COVID-19 pandemic’
Stopping public health emergency through contract tracing app should trump privacy concerns, says technology law expert
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Too much, too early? | Anthony Buttigieg
Is Malta relaxing its COVID-19 restrictions too early? Former PD chairman Dr ANTHONY BUTTIGIEG argues that any hurried decisions taken today may risk undoing all the positive results achieved so far
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NGO says 46 persons aboard boat sinking in Maltese waters after engine failure
The passengers are migrants fleeing Libya
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Police say Europol assistance in Caruana Galizia investigation ‘never ceased’
'Europol's role started in the initial stages of the investigation and continues to this day,' police say
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Domestic violence reports increase by 7% during first quarter of 2020
446 domestic violence reports were filed in January, February and March
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MPs’ declarations: Malta PM Robert Abela holds over €531,000 in bank deposits
Robert Abela holds over €531,000 in bank deposits, predecessor Joseph Muscat declares €65,000
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[WATCH] ‘Dead’ tourism sector needs €2 billion to revive – Robert Arrigo
PN MP Robert Arrigo says tourism industry 'is finished' due to COVID-19 impact and will require a €2 billion investment if it is to return to normal
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Man used Balzan garage to store drugs, court told
22-year-old trafficked cannabis from Balzan garage
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Man charged with domestic violence claims he has psychological problems
Man on domestic violence charge released on bail pending pre-sentencing report
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[WATCH] Shops start re-opening in Sliema as COVID-19 soft lockdown is slowly lifted
As shops reopen, MaltaToday heads to Sliema to gauge people's reaction to the 'new normal'
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[LIVE] 81-year-old dies with COVID-19, bringing total deaths to 5
Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci expected to give her regular update on the coronavirus situation at 12:30pm
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AG asked to request Europol joint investigation on Caruana Galizia assassination
Media freedom organisations ask Attorney General to request joint Europol investigation team on Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination
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Elderly man seriously injured after being hit by car
An elderly man was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Tuesday in Paola
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University of Malta gets €600,000 in research funds for 15 projects
€600,000 research fund will enable the Unversity of Malta to fund 15 research projects
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Monday, May 4, 2020
The Polonium plot: how Jomic Calleja trawled dark web for explosives and radioactive poison
Jomic Calleja's target was a man between 165cm and 175cm tall who weighed between 55kg and 60kg • Motion-sensitive switch used in car bombs ordered with C4 package
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[WATCH] Employees cannot refuse to work if outlets have re-opened, minister says
Carmelo Abela warns employers and workers not to take law in their hands during COVID-19 crisis, says pandemic has highlighted language gaps in official communication
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77 fines for quarantine breach since start of COVID-19 pandemic
National security minister says police carried out 24,019 inspections on people told to undergo mandatory quarantine • 1,197 fined for being in groups larger than three
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Employer organisations slam price capping decision by government
Chamber of Commerce and Chamber of SMEs say government's decision to cap price of face masks was 'ill thought' and 'disappointing'
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Face mask price cap 'unacceptable', Chamber of Commerce says
The Chamber of Commerce says government decision to impose price cap on face masks and visors creates 'unnecessarily dangerous precedent'
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Man kicked in the head, seriously injured after altercation
A 54-year-old man sustained serious injuries after being thrown to the ground and kicked in the head at his Msida apartment
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People told to wear visors not face masks when visiting banks
The Malta Bankers' Association says the use of surgical face masks hinders bank security and in line with advise obtained from public health authorities people will be asked to remove masks or else wear visors instead
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Caruana Galizia family pressures Siemens to seek power station deal cancellation
The Carauna Galizia family has written to German company Siemens, asking it to reveal what it knows about the 'money laundering and kickbacks' in the Electrogas deal
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Man missing after Mellieħa swim is found dead
The lifeless body of a 29-year-old Bangladeshi who went missing after a swim in Mellieħa was spotted by an army patrol boat some two miles off the coast
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How to properly wear and remove a face mask
Public Health Superintedent advises on the proper use of masks to help limit the spread of COVID-19
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