Opposition leader Adrian Delia says government too busy 'firefighting' its own problems to focus on way forward after coronavirus pandemic
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
[WATCH] Government too busy dealing with its own problems to lay out proper COVID-19 strategy, Delia says
Joseph Brignone girlfriend denies drugs charges
Joseph Brignone's girlfriend remanded in custody despite pleading not guilty to charges brought against her
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[WATCH] Business owners can cash government vouchers using app
Households will start receiving €100 vouchers next week as government unveils electronic system for businesses to redeem vouchers
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Dog lovers are barking mad over COVID rules that bar pets in restaurants
MSPCA says COVID-19 health guidelines preventing restaurants from allowing in dogs, should be reversed
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5 things you should know if you’re travelling through Malta International Airport
Malta International Airport will reopen its doors to travellers on 1 July but things will not be the same as before
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Azzopardi in breach of privilege over claim Muscat knew of assassination plot
Nationalist MP refuses to withdraw statement on Joseph Muscat, case will be heard before parliamentary committee for privileges
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[WATCH] Tourism Minister expects 700,000 visitors by end of year
Tourism arrivals will be a far cry from what they were last year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic but Malta still hopes to have attracted 700,000 tourists by the end of the year
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Ex-minister's driver convicted over 2014 shooting
Paul Sheehan, ex-driver to former minister Manuel Mallia, handed suspended sentence over 2014 shooting
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EU to decide to which ‘safe countries’ external borders will be opened
EU set to decide to which countries to reopen its external borders to, but US likely to be left out
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Malta’s MEPs nominate Charmaine Gauci for European Citizens’ Prize
Charmaine Gauci became a household name throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and now she has been nominated, along with her team, by Malta's six MEPs for the European Citizens' Prize
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[WATCH] Malta’s first national plant gene bank to open in 2022
A national gene bank will be set up to store seeds from endemic plants and propagation material
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Malta-linked project simplifies aircraft taxiing procedure for pilots
An intelligent sidestick to help pilots steer aircraft on the ground has been developed by a research team involving the University of Malta
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No COVID-19 cases reported for fourth consecutive day
For first time since March, Malta registers four consecutive days with zero new coronavirus cases
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Police traffic unit overtime fraud: superintendent, two inspectors charged
Court finds prima facie grounds for indictment of three senior police officers over abuse of overtime allowances
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Fortina’s new hop-off, hop-on ferry service to stop at Balluta eight times a day
Fortina Investments says its new hop-off, hop-on ferry service will start operating this summer between Sliema, St Julian's, Buġibba and Comino
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As airport reopens, doctors union urges heightened discipline against COVID-19 risk
Medical Association of Malra urges public to adhere to measures aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus as Malta reopens for tourists
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We’re fast running out of scapegoats for Malta’s corruption cases. Now that’s what I call a crisis!
The Skinny | No 41 • Konrad: Kicking and Screaming
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[ANALYSIS] Abela vs Delia: Raised bars and boomerangs
What are the dangers facing the two leaders as they navigate their parties through troubled waters, JAMES DEBONO asks?
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Monday, June 29, 2020
Not all top government jobs need revolving door ban, says public service chief
New revolving door rules for the Maltese civil service do not include all top jobs because not all CEOs have a supervisory or inspectorate's role
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Panama polemicist loses EU court bid after being admonished for publishing book
European Court throws out bid by Mark Sammut to have black mark removed from his EU staff report
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Police arrest 11 in detention centre riot
Police say riots resulted in damage to the Hal Far detention centre
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Black model unfazed by racists who don’t want her running in Miss World Malta contest
Facebook post deleted after wave of support for black model Martha Attard, who is running in the Miss World Malta contest
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Malta registers now new case of COVID-19 for third consecutive day
Three recoveries registered on Monday
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Ryanair issues health regulation ahead of service resumption on July 1
Ryanair says planes will be equipped with state-of-the-art air filtering system, while urging customers to make use of contactless services
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Property prices in Malta register decrease during COVID-19 pandemic, study shows
Despite deflation in Malta's property market, Gozo's real estate prices register marginal increase
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Pjazza presenter says reserved parking spot recommended for police protection
One TV host Karl Stagno Navarra says police requested reserved spot after receiving death threat
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COVID-19 still leaving adoptive families in limbo
For two adoptive families, the fight to bring home their daughters from India has been a gruelling one
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Sunday, June 28, 2020
Limiting our exposure to economic crime | Edward Zammit Lewis
Malta is under severe pressure to reform its justice and law enforcement sectors, especially when it comes to economic crime. Justice Minister EDWARD ZAMMIT LEWIS is however confident that his reform programme will meet the required standards
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50-year-old left slightly injured after St Paul’s Bay stabbing
The aggressor escaped from the site of the incident, but was found by police and arrested shortly after
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[WATCH] Robert Abela refutes claims over knowledge on Macbridge ownership
Prime Minister Robert Abela insists country's reputation taking turn to the better
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[WATCH] PN General Council: Party duty bound to stand up to government’s corrupt deals, Delia says
Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia says reform will help party in better reflecting the needs and concerns of society in its policies
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One recovery and no new cases registered in the last 24 hours
661 swabs carried out
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Yorgen Fenech told police Electrogas deal was corrupt
Alleged Daphne Caruana Galizia murder suspect Yorgen Fenech wanted pardon to divulge names of masterminds and corruption inside Electrogas contract
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Man left seriously injured after St Paul’s Bay argument
24-year-old stabbed after a fight broke out at his residence in St Paul's Bay
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Saturday, June 27, 2020
Freezing order on Yorgen Fenech’s massive wealth is relaxed
Court grants murder suspect access to shares and immovable property he inherited
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Man arrested after injuring 3 in unprovoked attacks in Msida
The police have arrested a 20 year-old Senegalese man in connection with the attacks
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Over 5,800 object to DB project on ITS site in third consultation period
A total of over 14,000 objections were submitted by the public during the three representation periods connected to this application that took place over the past three years.
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No new COVID-19 cases, 3 recoveries in past 24 hours
26 cases are still active.
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Adrian Delia dodges questions on Yorgen Fenech donation and inquiry
PN leader skirts around issue that he is no longer above suspicion due to magisterial inquiry on alleged Fenech bribe
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Maltese potatoes to help 500,000 in drought-stricken Namibia
Nearly half a million people are expected to benefit from the initiative
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Konrad Mizzi is not going anywhere: I’ll be MP loyal to Labour, he tells Speaker
Disgraced minister sacked from Labour says he will retain seat as independent MP and stay loyal to Labour parliamentary group
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Friday, June 26, 2020
Buses can turn air conditioning back on as COVID-19 measure relaxed
Air conditioning on public transport turned on again following instructions from health authorities
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Man briefly arrested in Caruana Galizia murder probe, acquitted of drug trafficking
Robert Agius known as Maksar is acquitted after witness refuses to testify and prosecution fails to test cocaine found at his house
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Teenage construction worker grievously injured in Valletta accident
18-year-old construction worker badly hurt in Republic Street construction site fall
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Marketing gurus team up for campaign to deliver Tarxien shelter for women and kids
One in two women experiences violence, SOAR campaigners say
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Facebook turns on Felix Busuttil’s ‘shit-stirring’ post on black men seeking shade on Triton Square
Labour candidate apologises after Facebook post complaining of men seeking shade on Triton Square backfires
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Man who threatened ex and male friend at restaurant gets bail
The man allegedly harassed and intimidated his former girlfriend and her male friend at a restaurant in Birzebbuga on Thursday
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[WATCH] FIAU to be given investigative powers in government bid to prevent grey listing
Finance Minister Edward Scicluna says government is working across the board to draft necessary regulations to prevent the Financial Action Task Force from grey listing the jurisdiction come October
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Online schooling can work, but nothing beats teacher time
While online teaching is still relatively new in Malta, private schools were quicker to adjust to the new reality
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Shelters unprepared for domestic violence among same-sex couples
Violence in gay and lesbian relationships is just as common as in heterosexual ones, yet very few seek shelter from abusive partners, and professionals are not adequately trained to tackle these issues
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IVF leave extended to single women and egg donors
Employment rules now allow single women undergoing in-vitro fertilisation and egg donors to apply for leave, reflecting the changes enacted to the IVF law two years' ago
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Two new cases of COVID-19, five recover
Active cases stand at 29
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Gozo Channel releases summer 2020 ferry schedule
Ships will be leaving every half an hour from Mgarr during weekends
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Van driver acquitted of killing elderly pedestrian
The motorist was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment in 2016, after a court of magistrates declared him guilty of involuntary homicide
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[WATCH] Montenegro wind farm scandal: ‘Don’t blame the victim,’ Edward Scicluna says
The Finance Minister expresses 'disgust' over Montenegro wind farm scandal but insists the government should be judged on the actions it is taking now that the facts came to light
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[WATCH] Government working on all fronts to prevent grey listing, Edward Scicluna says
Finance Minister Edward Scicluna says government is working across the board to draft necessary regulations to prevent the Financial Action Task Force from grey listing the jurisdiction come October
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Neil Agius crosses Sicily-Malta channel in record 28 hours
Maltese swimmer Neil Agius completes Sicily-Malta channel swim in record time to raise awareness on sea pollution
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Air Malta has no agreement yet with pilots’ union as court deadline looms
No agreement has yet been brokered between Air Malta and the Airline Pilots Association despite both parties claiming they were close to securing a deal
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Two men injured after boats catch fire at Mgarr Habour
Two men were injured after boats caught fire in Mgarr Habour early Friday morning
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Thursday, June 25, 2020
[WATCH] Muscat’s reasons for early 2017 election can only be nefarious, Jason Azzopardi insists
PN MP Jason Azzopardi insists Muscat either knew Daphne Caruana Galizia would reveal Montenegro scandal or else was aware of plan to murder her when he decided to call an early election
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[WATCH] PN leadership race will be triggered after every election, new statute lays down
Revised Nationality Party statute sets out that leadership race must take place after every general election
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Malta unlikely to pass Moneyval test, US embassy official warns
US embassy official says likelihood is that Malta will be grey-listed by Moneyval 'unless something happens very quickly'
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Engineers file court protest over 'illegal' composition of Engineering Profession Board
Malta Association of Professional Engineers file judicial protest contesting Engineering Profession Board members' appointment
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[WATCH] David Thake implies that Adrian Delia should resign to clear his name
After testifying in the magisterial inquiry probing allegations that Nationalist Party officials received money to obstruct David Casa's re-election, David Thake implies Adrian Delia should resign until his name is cleared
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Take Queen Vic statue to Hastings or Victoria in Gozo, historian says
The only public Maltese coat of arms in Valletta lies right below Victoria's bottom, says Charles Xuereb, making it enough to validate her removal to Hastings or Victoria, "minus our blazon below her derrière"
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Woman seriously injured in traffic accident
A 50-year-old woman was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Marsascala
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Three new COVID-19 cases registered overnight
Three new coronavirus cases found overnight, bringing the number of active cases to 32
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Suspended sentence, fine, treatment order for violent naked stroller
A mentally ill man from Somalia has been handed a suspended sentence for a naked jaunt in St. Julians last February
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Planning meetings online system fails on first appointment with controversy
After failing because too many people registered to participate in a Planning Authority online hearing, doubts have been cast as to whether the system will cope when more controversial projects are considered
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Woman found carrying 72 packets of drugs remanded in custody
The woman was found in possession of cocaine, heroin and cannabis at the time of her arrest
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Corradino’s disciplinarian governor says he has eliminated drugs from prison
Retired army colonel Alexander Dalli says he runs his prison like a tight ship and that his drastic methods are part of his job to flush drugs out of prison
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Police investigating claims concerning Yorgen Fenech payments to Adrian Delia
Economic Crimes Unit starts its own investigation into claims Adrian Delia received payments from Yorgen Fenech to prevent MEP David Casa's re-election
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Speaker has received no communication yet from Konrad Mizzi after Labour expulsion
Speaker Anġlu Farrugia says he has received no communication from Konrad Mizzi on his parliamentary status after being expelled from the Labour Party
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Joseph Muscat accuses Jason Azzopardi of lying over claims he knew of Caruana Galizia murder plot
Joseph Muscat seeks breach of privilege ruling over Jason Azzopardi's claim the former prime minister knew about plot to murder Daphne Caruana Galizia
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Developers lobby group denounces piecemeal development brief changes
Malta Developers Association says piecemeal changes to development briefs are being used to accommodate individual projects, calls for holistic plan
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Disgraced former notary's jail sentence reduced on appeal
Appeals court reduces former notary's jail sentence for fraud by one year, confirms perpetual interdiction and striking off
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No new COVID-19 cases for third day in a row
Malta has registered three consecutive days with zero cases of coronavirus
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Repubblika welcomes expulsion of Konrad Mizzi, warns vigilance should remain
Civil society group Repubblika said the expulsion of Konrad Mizzi from the Labour Party parliamentary group is a 'step on the long and tough path to truth and justice'
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Unemployment continued to rise in May
The National Statistics Office says that the number of unemployed people registering for work stood at 4,409 in May, an increase of 430 on the previous month
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Captain Morgan says it only donated €3,000 to Labour Party in fundraising marathon
Captain Morgan denies it made €108,000 donation to Labour Party, insisting it only donated €3,000 to Naxxar PL club
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Muscat confirms he asked Keith Schembri to stop Yorgen Fenech from leaving Malta
'Make sure this guy doesn't leave,' Joseph Muscat recalls telling Keith Schembri in a phone call the day before Yorgen Fenech was arrested on his yacht
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Man dies after falling ill while swimming
A 75-year-old man has died after finding himself in difficulties while swimming on Wednesday morning
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[ANALYSIS] How Muscat became the albatross around Abela’s neck
Robert Abela's decision to ditch Konrad Mizzi has sent a clear sign of discontinuity from the impunity characterising the Muscat era. How far will Abela now go in ditching Joseph Muscat's toxic legacy? JAMES DEBONO asks.
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Public inquiry into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder continues
The public inquiry into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia continues on Wednesday
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Man dies in police headquarters lock-up after drugs arrest
35-year-old from Mtarfa dies while in lock-up at the police headquarters in Floriana, hours after his arrest
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Victoria’s secret: in Malta, the dark side of colonialism seldom gets attention
Historical villains in public places attracted the umbrage of Black Lives Matters protesters seeking to right the wrongs of racism, slavery and colonialism. So would relocating Queen Victoria's monument from Republic Square help us confront our colonial ghosts, or erase a part of history?
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Enemalta denies knowledge of 17 Black involvement in Montenegro wind farm, internal investigation underway
Enemalta says it made a profit from the sale of its shares in the Montenegro wind farm but cannot explain how the project was valued at more than three times its worth when it bought shares in 2015
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[WATCH] Labour executive votes to remove Konrad Mizzi from parliamentary group
Robert Abela calls a special session of the Labour Party executive to remove Konrad Mizzi from the parliamentary group • 71 members vote to remove Mizzi, 1 abstains and 1 votes against
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[WATCH] Labour executive to decide on Konrad Mizzi's removal from parliamentary group
Robert Abela has called a special session of the Labour Party executive to discuss the removal of Konrad Mizzi from the parliamentary group
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Prime Minister asks Konrad Mizzi to resign but former minister refuses to go
Konrad Mizzi says he has turned down the Prime Minister's request for him to resign from the Labour Party parliamentary group over the Montenegro scandal
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Magistrate probing claims involving Yorgen Fenech payments to Adrian Delia
A magisterial inquiry has kicked off on claims that Yorgen Fenech paid the Opposition leader to block David Casa's election bid, which money allegedly never made it to the PN's coffers
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New commissioner forces change in headship at police unit fighting financial crime
In a first drastic decision, incoming Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà has replaced Ian Abdilla as head of the economic crimes unit with Alexandra Mamo • Gafà says every case of corruption will be investigated
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Former band club officials imprisoned over Maltapost fraud
Three former band club officials, including a lawyer, are collectively sentenced to nine years in prison over Maltapost money order fraud
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59-year-old not guilty of causing serious injuries during heated argument
Man acquitted over argument that ensued after he was confronted when found leaning on a car
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No new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row
For the first time in more than three months, Malta has registered two consecutive days with zero cases of coronavirus
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Man groped woman on a bus and continued to harass her off it
A 22-year-old is remanded in custody after sexually harassing a woman on a bus and off it
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Homeless 17-year-old stole to sustain his drug habit
Teenager stole cash from his mother's aunt to sustain his drug habit
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Malta has a new police commissioner: Angelo Gafà formally appointed
Angelo Gafà has been formally appointed police commissioner after his nomination was approved by parliament's public appointments committee
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Monday, June 22, 2020
Brussels business lobby’s not to blame over Malta’s trucking debacle
Malta's business lobby in Brussels has taken umbrage at comments by Labour MEP Alfred Sant that it had not alerted MEPs to EU rules on trucking which key industry players say will raise consumer prices in Malta
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Revolving door is blocked for top civil servants who seek private sector jobs
New revolving doors rules are prohibiting civil servants and public employees who hold posts as regulators and inspectorates from transitioning straight to the private sector
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Peeling the ‘prickly pear’ | Peter Agius
There may be more to the EU's COVID-19 recovery package than meets the eye. PETER AGIUS – former MEP candidate and president of the EP Office – argues that Malta needs to make its case more forcefully at European level
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Labour executive debating statute change to prevent MPs from replacing Chris Cardona
The Labour Party executive is discussing a change in statute to have the post of deputy leader party affairs occupied by someone who is not an MP • Party publishes Cardona resignation letter
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Roads minister did not tell agency to ignore Wied Qirda stop order
Public standards investigation finds no evidence that minister gave orders to roads agency to continue Wied Qirda words despite stop order from ERA
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[WATCH] Anti-corruption protest in Valletta calls for justice after Montenegro scandal
Civil society groups are holding a protest outside parliament, calling for justice and truth in the wake of the Montenegro scandal unveiled last week
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Angelo Gafà gets parliament’s green light to become next police chief
In parliamentary grilling Angelo Gafà insists he never allowed any interference in his police work and does not intend that to change • Opposition boycotts hearing
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Ombudsman: galvanised civil society brought about downfall of disgraced Muscat
Hard-hitting report by Ombudsman says drastic reforms are required if the Malta's standing, trust, credibility and democratic credentials are to be restored
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Delia in urgent meeting with President George Vella over Montenegro scandal
Adrian Delia raises Montenegro 17 Black scandal with President George Vella
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Keith Schembri intended doing business with Yorgen Fenech ‘after leaving politics’
How Keith Schembri glossed over 17 Black during court testimony in the compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech
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Adrian Delia denies asking Yorgen Fenech for €50,000 to stop David Casa being elected
Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia has denied allegations made in court by Keith Schembri on Monday that he asked for €50,000 to stop David Casa from being elected
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Blogger daddy’s call for fathers to brush up on parenting skills
David Muscat Fenech Adami is putting pen to paper in a call to arms for dads to step up. His blog themaltesedaddy.com is a chronicle of the new hands-on daddy generation, appealing not to have women carry the emotional load of 'doing it all'
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Six arrested over drug find during police roadblock
Six young people were arrested after police found them in possession of cocaine, cannabis, heroin and crack
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[WATCH] Keith Schembri does not comment upon his arrival to court
Former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri gives no comments over his alleged role in the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia
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Repubblika wants police protection for Jason Azzopardi
Civil society NGO wants police proptection for Nationalist MP and Caruana Galizia family lawyer
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Labour raises over €615,000 in week of graft allegations and buoyant polls
Labour Party raises €615,123 in donations in week-long campaign of partisan propaganda spots on TV and social media
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Sunday, June 21, 2020
Keith Schembri, former chief of staff, testifies in Yorgen Fenech compilation of evidence
Follow us live for another sitting in the compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech, accused of masterminding the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
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Car crash leaves two men seriously injured
Two men were seriously injured when the car they were in crashed, overturned and caught fire in St Julians
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Man arrested after cocaine found in his car
Police arrest man after finding substantial amount of cocaine in his vehicle
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One new COVID-19 case found overnight
Single new coronavirus case registered overnight, no additional recoveries
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[WATCH] Abela knew about Montenegro wind farm scandal in November, but did nothing - Delia
Despite knowing months ago about the scandal involving the sale of a Montenegrin wind farm to Enemalta, Robert Abela did not act, Adrian Delia says
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Police chief nominee to undergo historic grilling on Monday
Newly-nominated police commissioner Angelo Gafà will be subjected to grilling in historic first, but PN expected to boycott session
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David Thake calls on Delia to quit in stormy PN parliamentary group meeting
PN MP David Thake calls for Adrian Delia to step down amid allegations concerning financial offer from Yorgen Fenech during MEP elections to prevent David Casa re-election
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Protest for 'truth and justice' to be held outside Parliament on Monday
Protesters to demonstrate outside Parliament calling for joint investigation by Europol and Malta police into Caruana Galizia assassination and related corruption
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Abela loses trust, but Delia's rating fails to improve, MaltaToday survey shows
MaltaToday survey finds Robert Abela's trust rating has slipped to 54.5%, its lowest level since he became prime minister, but Adrian Delia's still lags behind at 17.8%
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Teacher’s bid for union vice-presidency challenges establishment
ICT teacher who wants MUT vice-presidency says union is not transparent enough in decision-making
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Theuma discussed pardon with Fenech’s business partner in preparation for arrest
Middleman in Caruana Galizia assassination discussed prospective presidential pardon in return for his taped conversations
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Muscat rubbishes claims he asked Yorgen Fenech about Melvin Theuma recordings
Joseph Muscat denies he ever spoke to Yorgen Fenech about whether former chief of staff Keith Schembri featured in recordings made by Melvin Theuma
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Saturday, June 20, 2020
Police told Cabinet in November 2019 that Fenech had evidence on Montenegro deal
Ministers heard police investigators say Yorgen Fenech had information on corrupt Montenegro and Electrogas deals
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Repubblika willing to drop ECJ case if new laws embrace Venice Commission recommendations
NGO says court case challengingsystem of judicial appointments could be dropped
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Miriam Dalli teams up with European paediatric organization to step up pressure for EU action
Since 2006, just nine medicines were approved for paediatric cancer compared to over 150 for adults
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Malta police say they have started Montenegro wind farm investigations
The wind farm was acquired by Enemalta in a lucrative deal for Yorgen Fenech during the tenure of former minister Konrad Mizzi,
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COVID-19 update: one new case, 3 recover
The total number of active cases now stands at 39
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Meeting businesspeople part of my job, Delia says of Yorgen Fenech meeting
PN leader is sketchy on details of Yorgen Fenech dinner during which he was allegedly offered €50,000 to make sure incumbent MEP David Casa is not re-elected
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Human rights advocates, NGOs launch Malta Refugee Council
Malta Refugee Council expected to play key role in shaping of asylum policy
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Sant: EU leaders must stop quibbling and act against COVID recession
Europe face unprecedented crisis and EU leaders must address the dangers of the economic recession, says Labour MEP
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Friday, June 19, 2020
Bartolo says police must investigate ‘politically responsible’ for Montenegro scandal
Foreign minister says Malta risks grey-listing by FATF unless people connected to corruption are not charged in court
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[WATCH] Delia calls for ‘immediate’ removal of Joseph Muscat, Konrad Mizzi: ‘Not enough for Robert Abela to be disgusted’
Adrian Delia calls on all those in the Labour government who supported Konrad Mizzi, Keith Schembri and Joseph Muscat to shoulder political responsibility
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'I have nothing to hide,' Joseph Muscat says after Prime Minister expresses 'disgust' at 17 Black Montenegro scandal
Joseph Muscat and Konrad Mizzi take to Facebook to declare their innocence after latest 17 Black scandal implicates Yorgen Fenech in Enemalta Montenegro deal
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Prime Minister retracts claim that Daphne Caruana Galizia's sons were on a mission to disrupt investigations
Robert Abela admits to having made a mistake in writing a Facebook post in 2018, claiming the sons of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia were 'on a mission to disrupt investigations'
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‘If Konrad Mizzi is involved, he either decides for himself or I’ll take a decision’ – Abela on 17 Black
Malta PM calls for full justice on 17 Black scandal, says anyone connected to case must be investigated
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Robert Abela on 17 Black-Montenegro scandal: Police must investigate
Malta PM calls for full justice on 17 Black scandal, says anyone connected to case must be investigated
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Venice Commission praises Maltese steps towards adequate checks and balances
Venice Commission welcomes constitutional and legislative proposals but also wants MPs to start addressing unconstitutional laws decree by high court
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Cyclist hospitalised after Coast Road accident
Man seriously injured after bicycle he was riding crashed into truck on Coast Road
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PN should call investigation into Yorgen Fenech bribery claims, former head of party media says
Pierre Portelli says PN should launch internal investigation, led by former ECHR judge Giovanni Bonello, into claims of attempted bribery by Yorgen Fenech
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May was second wettest month of the year
Averaging at 21.2°C, the air temperature for May exceeded the climate norm by 1.4°C
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PN calls for immediate arrest and investigation of Joseph Muscat, Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi over Montenegro project
The Nationalist Party says this is the moment of truth for the country's institutions to act on corruption in wake of reports that show a money trail linking Yorgen Fenech's 17 Black to a wind farm project by Enemalta in Montenegro
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Valletta Gateway Terminals accounts clerk accused of embezzling €10,500
Former accounts clerk pleads not guilty after being charged with misappropriating almost €10,500 from Valletta Gateway Terminals
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Vince Muscat bail sitting heard behind closed doors
Judge orders press to leave courtroom during Vince Muscat bail sitting, citing the 'sensitivity of the matter at hand'
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Air Malta and pilots 'close' to agreement as lawyers ask court for extension
A court has given Air Malta and pilots union ALPA until next Friday decide on whether they will be withdrawing a pending lawsuit against each other
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[WATCH] Valletta CVA charges to be waived for summer as part of plan to regenerate capital post-COVID
Plan for regeneration of Valletta includes waiving of CVA charges and free ferry transport
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Yorgen Fenech's 17 Black made profit of €4.6m from Enemalta purchase of Montenegro wind farm, report claims
Money trail uncovered by journalists shows how 17 Black profited from Enemalta's purchase of a Montenegrin wind farm in 2015
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Three youths questioned in connect with Valletta robbery
Three youths are being investigated by the police in connection with the robbery of a Valletta establishment
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No new COVID-19 cases registered overnight
No new cases of COVID-19 have been registered overnight, according to the latest figures released by the Health Ministry
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Court receives optimised copies of recordings made by Melvin Theuma in Caruana Galizia murder case
Optimised copies of audio recordings made by middleman Melvin Theuma are exhibited in court as part of the compilation of evidence against the three men accused of murdering journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
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[LIVE] Caruana Galizia public inquiry receives expert report on Cardona's mobile phone location while in Germany
Follow us live as we sit in for another session of the Caruana Galizia public inquiry
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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Cyclist seriously injured in traffic accident
A 36-year-old cyclist was grievously injured on Thursday in Zejtun
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‘Black Lives Matter is the end of silence on racism’
Sudanese university student Nagm Arbab says black people and migrant workers in Malta have been living in fear since the murder of Lassana Cisse in 2019
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[WATCH] Lawrence Cutajar denies Melvin Theuma tip-off, surprised by government’s decision to terminate his consultancy
Former police chief Lawrence Cutajar, who has been placed under formal investigation is interviewed on TVM's Xtra
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Police want to speak to David Thake about Yorgen Fenech bribery allegation
Nationalist Party MP David Thake commends police's swiftness in reacting to the case but insists police remain a 'weapon in the hands of the Labour Party'
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Maltese on electoral register and foreigners with residence permit to receive €100 vouchers
Government confirms foreigners with a residence permit will be receiving €100 vouchers announced in its stimulus package
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[WATCH] Adrian Delia denies claims of attempted bribery by Yorgen Fenech in sworn affidavit
Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia denies in a sworn statement that he received a money offer from Yorgen Fenech to block David Casa's re-election bid
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Moratorium sought for 6,000 household loans during pandemic peak
Central Bank of Malta data shows that there were 7,327 household and commercial loans subject to a moratorium by end April for a value of €1.3 billion
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Jason Azzopardi fined €50 for libel no-show
Nationalist MP Jason Azzopardi failed to turn up in court in a libel case filed against him by Education Minister Owen Bonnici
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AFM promotions case: Court finds no illegalities in 'doubtful' double promotion
Court dismisses discrimination case filed by an army officer over 2013 promotions
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One new COVID-19 case registered overnight
One new coronavirus case found overnight, bringing the number of active cases to 44
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Polonium importer Jomic Calleja forged his father's signature, handwriting expert confirms
A handwriting expert has declared that Jomic Calleja forged his father's signature on a lease agreement which was presented in court
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Air Malta sales a fifth of what they were during normal times
The national airline has received an 'encouraging' response following its decision to fly to 22 destinations but bookings are still a far cry from normality
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Former PBS head of news contract under review by station discipline board
A newly-established board of discipline at the Public Broadcasting Services has been tasked to review a contract of employment for its former head of news, Natalino Fenech
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Customs discover €11,430 in undeclared cash on airport passenger
A passenger bound for Amsterdam was stopped by customs officials at Malta International Airport after failing to declare cash
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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Sure, placing migrants on pleasure boats owned by a now-disgraced former ambassador to Finland doesn’t send the right message
The Skinny | No. 39 • The Captain Morgan Boat Migrant Fiasco
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[ANALYSIS] PN statute: Weaker leader, stronger party?
Statute changes defining the PN's identity give the party a template from which it can start building a wider coalition across the centre-ground of the political spectrum. However, it also leaves many other questions including the leadership one unresolved
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Thake distances himself from PN denial it was offered money by Yorgen Fenech
Nationalist MP David Thake calls on the party to investigate allegations that Yorgen Fenech offered money to stop David Casa's re-election, says statement denying the claim is leadership's responsibility
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PN denies claims it was offered money to stop David Casa re-election
Nationalist Party denies Melvin Theuma's claims that it was offered money by Yorgen Fenech to undermine David Casa's re-election bid
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Charmaine Gauci’s COVID-19 updates led to TV audience spike, study shows
Charmaine Gauci's daily COVID-19 bulletins at 12:30pm for three whole months were followed closely with a Broadcasting Authority survey showing that TV audiences in March shot up by 18.2% when compated to the previous survey in November last year
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Daniel Micallef urged to contest Labour Party deputy leadership vacated by Chris Cardona
Labour Party President Daniel Micallef is being urged to contest the post vacated by Chris Cardona as the leadership considers changing the statute to exclude MPs
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Man gets suspended sentence after admitting to stabbing
On the night of the altercation, the victim had gone to the Qormi police station bleeding heavily after being stabbed
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Edward Zammit Lewis says deputy leader party affairs should not be an MP
Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis has effectively ruled himself out of the deputy leadership race in the Labour Party
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Sant: Malta should show full solidarity on EU’s coronavirus rescue package
Labour MEP says Malta Business Bureau may not be proactive enough to warn MEPs of problematic EU rules such as those on trucking
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Yorgen Fenech offered PN money to stop David Casa’s re-election, middleman claims
The middleman in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder, Melvin Theuma, tells the public inquiry that Yorgen Fenech had offered money to stop David Casa's re-election
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Air Malta to fly to 22 destinations in summer 2020
National carrier will be connecting Malta to 22 European countries this summer, with commercial operations restarting from 1 July
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Man charged after cocaine, money laundering bust in Għargħur
Accused was arrested on charges of drug possession in circumstances indicating trafficking, and money laundering
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Thief who robbed several shops in St Paul's Bay jailed for eight months
Man pleads guilty to string of thefts
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[WATCH] Chris Cardona has resigned from PL deputy leader, Robert Abela confirms
Chris Cardona resigns from Labour deputy leader
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[WATCH] Union protests Steward’s staffing of foreign nurses in Gozo
Nurses union wants 'end to impunity' of Steward Healthcare over foreign staff
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[LIVE] Melvin Theuma testifies in public inquiry on Caruana Galizia murder
The public inquiry into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia continues with middleman Melvin Theuma on the witness stand
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New Gozo bishop will be Fr Anton Teuma
Gozo will formally know its new bishop during an announcement at the Ta' Pinu Sanctuary at noon
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Malta’s women find their voice in growing pro choice movement
The Dear Decision Makers campaign wants to put women's experiences at the centre of the abortion debate
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Pilatus banker: Judge asks prosecutors whether omission was intentional
The judge hearing the Iran sanctions case against Pilatus Bank owner Ali Sadr has slammed the US Attorney's Office in Manhattan for what she described as "serious concerns about the conduct of the [US] government"
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Steward founder Ralph de la Torre for Malta talks on hospitals
Steward Health Care founder and CEO Ralph de la Torre to meet PM to discuss way forward for private hospital group's control of state hospitals
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Pathologists still sceptic about lifting of COVID-19 restrictions
Malta College of Pathologists doubts whether wholesale lifting of restrictions is based on advice from health specialists
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Is Chris Cardona refusing to resign?
Labour deputy leader Chris Cardona has so far not submitted his resignation despite being asked to do so by Prime Minister Robert Abela
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Valletta vigil commemorates murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
A vigil is being held in Valletta in remembrance of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was murdered 32 months ago
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[WATCH] Joseph Muscat unfazed by suggestion Keith Schembri implicated in Caruana Galizia assassination
We waited outside parliament to ask Labour MPs whether Keith Schembri and Chris Cardona should be investigated over Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder
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Speaker rules against ‘urgent’ debate on ex police chief investigation
The Speaker of the House turns down Opposition leader Adrian Delia's call for an urgent debate on the former police commissioner, insisting it could prejudice ongoing police investigations
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Byron Camilleri does not say why he appointed Lawrence Cutajar consultant
Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri comes under fire in parliament for keeping former police commissioner Lawrence Cutajar as a consultant last January • 'I acted decisively the moment information came to light,' Camilleri insists
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50-year-old seriously injured in Lija construction site
San Ġwann man injured in construction site incident
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Cheap steroid drug effective in treating COVID-19, research shows
A low-dose steroid treatment normally used to treat asthma and arthritis has shown to be effective in treating seriously ill patients with coronavirus
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Mechanic given suspended sentence for dismantling stolen BMW
Mechanic who bought stolen car for parts gets suspended sentence
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Drug addict accused of stealing car batteries remanded in custody
Man steals car batteries but returns them to police station
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Man handed suspended sentence after admitting to mobile phone theft
Man who stole mobile phone while drunk is handed down a suspended sentence
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Bartolo calls for EU-US alliance to gain Libyans’ trust
Foreign Minister Evarist Bartolo says decisions about Libya must be taken by Libyans themselves and the EU and US must work to gain trust in the north African state
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Demolition and excavation to halt in tourism areas during summer
No demolition and excavation works will be allowed within tourism areas between 1 July and 30 September
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[WATCH] Chris Cardona to resign from PL deputy leader after Prime Minister asks him to leave
Robert Abela has asked Labour Party deputy leader Chris Cardona to resign, something he will be doing in the coming hours
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Six new COVID-19 cases registered overnight
Six new coronavirus cases found overnight, bringing the number of active cases to 39
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Former carer jailed for five years for 'shocking' attack on elderly resident
A former carer at an old people's residence has been jailed for five years after he was found guilty of punching an elderly man who was under his care
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Restriction on public gatherings will be lifted from 30 June
A legal notice issued by the Health Ministry has announced that as of 30 June all COVID-19 restrictions related to public gatherings will be lifted
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After redundancies, Air Malta must demote captains to flight officers
ALPA pilots union claims Air Malta is in a state of illegality because demotion of captains must come with safety risk assessment
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Three arrested in drug raid
Three men were arrested on Monday by the police in a drugs operation in Gharghur
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Now under investigation, former police chief denies imperiling Caruana Galizia investigation
"My aim was to find the recordings... as in fact happened. If they had not been found, I would say there is a real reason for these doubts to be placed."
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Monday, June 15, 2020
Man grievously injured in Qormi argument
A 45-year-old man was grievously injured in an altercation on Monday in Qormi
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Vigil for Caruana Galizia after top police brass embroiled in investigation
Activists from the Occupy Justice NGO questions why former chief of staff Keith Schembri has not yet been arrested
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100 days later: how Malta successfully contained the coronavirus
Malta's response to COVID-19 was one of the most effective, held by the WHO as the standard in health strategies, but also aided by its small, city-state population, a strong rallying call for unity, and economic fundamentals in place
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Home Affairs ministry terminates Lawrence Cutajar’s government consultancy role
Ministry states decision to terminate Lawrence Cuatajr's contract stems from magistrate Rachel Montebello's decision to order an investigation into allegations that he tipped off Melvin Theuma on money laundering investigation
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Valletta Ferry Service resumes operations on Tuesday
Barakka lift in full operation
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Magistrate orders investigation into former police chief Lawrence Cutajar
The magistrate hearing the compilation of evidence against murder suspect Yorgen Fenech has ordered the police to investigate Lawrence Cutajar over allegations that he tipped off middleman Melvin Theuma on a money laundering probe
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FIAU flagged 61 cases of suspected money laundering to the police
Suspicious transaction reports to the Financial Intelligence Unit up by 65% in 2019
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Airport team to monitor social distancing as MIA gears up for reopening
Malta International Airport introduces measures ahead of reopening on 1 July
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[LIVE] Caruana Galizia public inquiry to hear acting police commissioner's testimony
Follow us live as we sit in for another sitting of the public inquiry into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
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Planning Authority asked to clamp down on illegal hunting structures at Miżieb
Report drawn up by NGO coalition opposed to transfer of land to hunters in Miżieb and Aħrax, flags various illegal structures erected in the woodlands
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Cannabis grower was no trafficker, court suspends jail sentence
Appeals court overturns prison sentence for woman who cultivated cannabis to treat her anxiety in 2014, after law changed in the meantime
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One new COVID-19 case registered overnight
One new coronavirus case found overnight, bringing the number of active cases to 38
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Cabinet agrees to have next president elected by two-thirds parliamentary majority
Cabinet has approved a proposal to have the president elected in parliament by a two-thirds majority as part of wide-ranging reforms to the country's institutions
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Peter Agius appointed PN representative within the European People's Party
The former PN MEP candidate said he would act in the best interest of the Maltese
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[LIVE] Yorgen Fenech associate Johann Cremona testifies in compilation of evidence
Follow us live as the compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech continues in court today
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Venice Commission flags role of State Advocate
Venice Commission praises judicial reforms, but expresses reservations over state advocate's role
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Malta loses out on EU trucking rules
Rare bid by all six MEPs to present amendments to EU cabotage rules fails after Council does not move on Malta's protestations
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Sunday, June 14, 2020
Malta should be ‘first and foremost’ in justice and equality | Yana Mintoff Bland
The presence of left-wing political activist YANA MINTOFF BLAND at last Monday's anti-racism protest did not go unnoticed: raising questions about whether the government's immigration policies are really compatible with its socialist ethos
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[EXPLAINER] The collusion between the Labour administration and the police in the Caruana Galizia assassination
In November 2019 Melvin Theuma knew he would be arrested: the information came from top police brass passed on to confidants, Keith Schembri and Yorgen Fenech
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Repubblika call out PM for using party media to make national announcements
Civil society NGO says Prime Minister Robert Abela's use of ONE TV to make national announcements 'is revealing of his arrogance towards Maltese citizens'
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‘Keith is protecting you’: Theuma was told not to panic about money laundering arrest
FULL STORY • An associate of Yorgen Fenech told an anxious Melvin Theuma not to worry about a money laundering arrest because 'Keith' was protecting him
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Youth arrested in Birgu drug find
The young man was found in possession of substances suspected of being cocaine and heroin
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Chris Cardona to stay on as Labour Party deputy leader
Robert Abela reiterated on Sunday that Cardona would be doing what's best for the party, after he was mentioned in the compilation of evidence against suspected Caruana Galizia murder mastermind Yorgen Fenech
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One year old injured in Luqa traffic accident
Young boy sustains serious injuries after being involved in a Luqa traffic accident
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Music producer says dead summer paves way only for state-sponsored events
Music producer Howard Keith says private entertainment sector will be hit hardest by government decision to allow mass gatherings
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[WATCH] Opposition leader hits out against government over its attempt to ‘control the media’
Adrian Delia says Nationalist Party will continue to deliver the truth despite government efforts to silence the media
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Two arrested in Marsa drug bust
The two men were found in possession of a brown substance suspected of being drugs
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Three new cases of COVID-19, two new recoveries
Health authorities say new cases form part of a cluster of 17 patients registered in the past few days
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[WATCH] PM announces lifting of public health emergency
France, Spain, Poland, and Greece among new countries added to Malta's safe travel list • Restrictions on all flight destinations to be lifted on July 15
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‘Keith is protecting you’: Theuma was told not to panic about money laundering arrest
An associate of Yorgen Fenech told an anxious Melvin Theuma not to worry about a money laundering arrest because 'Keith' was protecting him
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Saturday, June 13, 2020
Police clash with far-right protestors in London
Far-right groups travelled to London on the premise of "defending" statues and memorials from being defaced in anti-racist protests - which didn't take place.
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Motorcyclist wins €46,000 in damages over ‘death trap’ crash barrier
Court orders €46,000 compensation from Transport Malta to motorcyclist who lost his arm in a collision with a "death trap" roadside crash barrier
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No more ‘religio et patria’, PN moots ‘at your service’ slogan
PN wants economic growth 'without tarnishing Malta's reputation'
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Woman cleared of stealing van and tools in bizarre case
Antonella Vella was charged with aggravated theft after police found her partner unloading a stolen van, but said she was only visiting him to take drugs
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US Ambassador to Malta embraces Black Lives Matter protests for Floyd and Cisse
'In autocracies, injustices remain invisible, and police are accountable only to the ruling party'
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COVID-19 update: One new case, one recovery
New case "isolated," authorities say.
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Man charged over 5kg drug bust
5kg of cannabis and €10,000 in cash were found in Jeffrey Cassar's Mosta garage
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Seven NGOs sue the PA over 'flawed' Jerma development brief
Although the Local Plan defines the area which should be subject to the Development Brief, the PA had also included further areas within it.
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Sant: COVID-19 shift to online banking punishes pensioners, low-income consumers
Alfred Sant urges European Commission to ensure that COVID-19 is not used as pretext to reduce banking services for consumers
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COVID-19 drives Inspire to take all services online
A radical changeover from physical services to digital could be one to watch for other non-profit and profit-driven entities
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Friday, June 12, 2020
PN sets up commission to scout for potential party candidates
Candidates Commission created to find potential candidates to run on PN ticket in local, national and European elections
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Bormla nursing home on lockdown after COVID-19 case found
98-year-old resident at Bormla home for the elderly found to have coronavirus • Visits from relatives suspended
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Failure to remove Chris Cardona shows Abela is being held hostage, Nationalist MP says
Karol Aquilina lambasts Prime Minister for failing to remove Chris Cardona from his role as Labour deputy leader despite damning testimony emerging in the Caruana Galizia murder case
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Four arrested in Mosta police drug raid
Three men, two women arrested after police drug raid in Mosta results in discovery of 5kg of cannabis
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Yorgen Fenech sent Melvin Theuma to bomb makers Maksar, court hears
Melvin Theuma testifies how Yorgen Fenech sent him to the Maksar brothers who allegedly made by the bomb that killed Daphne Caruana Galizia • Theuma says it was Fenech who implicated former minister Chris Cardona in the murder
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Five new cases of COVID-19
One patient receiving care at Mater Dei's ITU ward
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MUMN declares dispute with Steward Health care in Gozo
Nurses' union protests Steward Health Care's decision to employ foreign nurses at Gozo's General Hospital
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[LIVE] Theuma tapes reopen case for accused in Caruana Galizia murder
Follow us live as we sit in for the compilation of evidence against the three men accused of murdering journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Contactless payments are COVID’s new normal in Malta
Contactless payments have been on the increase, with many customers starting to shun cash in favour of a more hygienic way of paying for goods
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Woman grievously injured after motorcycle crash
A 30-year-old woman was seriously injured in a traffic accident on the Coast Road on Thursday evening
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[WATCH] Workers least to benefit from COVID-19 recovery package, UĦM boss laments
UĦM CEO Josef Vella says on Xtra that only 6% of €900 million mini-budget will end up benefitting workers directly, but GWU head Josef Bugeja defends package
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Former state prosecutor did not access files related to Caruana Galizia case - inquiry
Inquiry into Charles Mercieca's switch to Yorgen Fenech defence team finds it 'does not appear' junior lawyer accessed files on Caruana Galizia case, nor was he involved in related discussions
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Bormla man, 65, arrested on money laundering charges
Accused stays silent in court when asked to plead guilty or not guilty of money laundering
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Women discriminated against on notarial acts, MEP calls for amendment
An Equality Commission investigation found that forcing a woman to give her marital status on a contract, while not requiring the same for a man, was evidently discriminatory
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[LIVE] ‘I was told Valletta was giving Yorgen information, I didn’t want it to stop’
State witness Melvin Theuma returns to the stand today
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ALPA request police investigate Air Malta's directors on pilot redundancies
Pilots' union files criminal complaint requesting police investigation into conduct of Air Malta directors in relation to collective pilot redundancies
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MP scorned by Franco Debono says PN should re-admit its enfant terrible
Hermanny Schiavone, whose candidature was once scorned by Franco Debono himself, says the former Nationalist MP should be allowed to retun to the PN
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MP scorned by Franco Debono says PM should re-admit its enfant terrible
Hermanny Schiavone, whose candidature was once scorned by Franco Debono himself, says the former Nationalist MP should be allowed to retun to the PN
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‘This generation is tasked with stamping out racism for good’ - Malta U19 keeper Rashed Al-Tumi
Malta goalkeeper Rashed Al-Tumi represents a new generation of Maltese whose lives are also impacted by racism on and off the sporting field
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Five new cases of COVID-19, three recoveries
904 swab tests carried out by health authorities in the last 24 hours
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Minister plays down disagreement over Venice judicial reforms
Government discussing judicial reform with Venice Commission over 'best way forward', Justice Minister says
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Fortina lido’s land reclamation gets PA’s green light
New Fortina lido will ensure full public access to a new piazza that replaces the present top-level restaurant
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[LIVE] Compilation of evidence in Caruana Galizia assassination continues
State witness Melvin Theuma returns to the stand today
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Ghaxaq men jailed over 2015/16 theft, property damage spree
Aidan Bartolo and Clyde Mallia pleaded guilty at a late stage of proceedings
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Disability commission ignored as restaurants allowed more tables outside
To ease the pressure caused by COVID-19 safety measures on restaurants, government has relaxed conditions for outside dining, but this is ruffling feathers, as JAMES DEBONO found out
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Civil Society Network call for investigation into ‘misuse of public funds for partisan interests’
CSN say it is no secret many ONE Group employees enjoy work contracts with public sector
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Bartolo speaks to Russia’s Sergey Lavrov on Libyan conflict and migration
Malta and Russia discuss Libyan scenario • Irini mission fails to stop Turkish ship carrying arms to Tripoli
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Serving food in COVID-19: Chef-patrons hoping to just break even
Under new COVID-19 guidelines for social distancing, restaurants are going to find it hard to make ends meet with reduced seating, while demanding to keep prices stable and all their employees on their payroll. A once booming business is now facing crippling costs
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[ANALYSIS] Populist showboating and bad faith: Malta’s Captain Morgan fiasco
Four reasons why Malta's pushback-and-migrant-standoff strategy backfired
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Adrian Delia tears into recovery plan, electricity bills should have been cut by half for all
Parliament holds debate on economic recovery plan unveiled last Monday • Robert Abela again invites Opposition to attend police chief grilling
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Elderly care homes can receive visitors without Perspex barrier from 18 June
Measures within care homes introduced to curb the spread of COVID-19 will start being relaxed from 18 June
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Malta’s corruption crisis: 89% now believe it is widespread
In two years, the Maltese sentiment that corruption is widespread has grown by 10 points, according to a Eurobarometer survey
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Young men jailed over string of thefts and damage to property
Two young men have pleaded guilty to a string of thefts committed when they were still teenagers
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No unemployment ‘apocalypse’ expected, MEA survey indicates
Employers' association survey shows reduction in expected redundancies over next three months compared to April study
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[WATCH] Prime Minister dismisses allegations that Konrad Mizzi has been assured impunity
Robert Abela appeals to the Opposition to reconsider boycott of new police chief's grilling in parliament
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Malta drags feet on improved HIV medication and PrEP
Malta Gay Rights Movement and HIV Malta say people living with HIV are being delayed improved treatment from national health service
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Three new COVID-19 cases registered overnight
Three new coronavirus case found overnight, bringing the number of active cases to 29
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‘Exceptional outbreak’ of COVID-19 in ENT ward, investigation underway
A cluster of COVID-19 cases traced back to Mater Dei Hospital's ENT ward is being investigated by the health authorities
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[WATCH] Abela promises no backtracking on Air Malta redundancies despite court case
A court is expected to rule on Monday over a request by Air Malta pilots to stop the company from making them redundant but Prime Minister says airline will take all decisions to ensure viability
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Man fined for contempt of court, while facing charges on car theft
Inspector Roderick Agius told magistrate Joe Mifsud that two plainclothes police officers had spotted Azzopardi kneeling next to a car with a smashed window
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Sudden death of ‘incredibly smart’ Naxxar teen Francesca Vella shocks friends
Friends and family left shocked at the death of 13-year-old Francesca Vella, a top student at St. Michael School
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After Malta’s migration hardball failed to move EU, diplomat takes the fall
Permanent Representative failed to gain pledges from EU states to take in migrants but Maltese pushback brought bad faith inside Brussels
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Remax offices vandalised with graffiti over St Julian’s Nola Café outrage
Property supremoes whose outdoor café permit raised residents' ire have been left with an ungenerous description on their doors
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Malta’s bathing water is top of the European league
Major sewage treatment investment has ensured higher bathing water quality
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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
No Charmaine, no danger. That’s the way I’ll be looking at the situation from now on
The Skinny | No. 38 • The End of Profs Gauci's Televised Health Updates
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Far-rightists had no police permit for Black Lives Matter counter-protest
Protestors who rallied against illegal immigration staged an illegal protest
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PN withdraws from police chief grilling process
Nationalist Party says it won't be participating in the parliamentary committee which will scrutinise newly-nominated police commissioner Angelo Gafà
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Konrad Mizzi returns to Malta after months-long absence
Former tourism minister returns to Malta from UK after months of having been absent from Parliament on medical grounds
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HPV most common sexual disease, sharp rise in GU clinic visits
Number of visits to GU clinic rose from 4,504 in 2015 to 7,469 in 2019, with HPV being the mostly commonly diagnosed STD in recent years
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Government targets 200,000 flu shots this year
Government intends to buy up to 200,000 flu vaccines this year as it tries to dilute the dual impact of seasonal flu and COVID-19
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[WATCH] Repubblika demand Home Affairs minister's resignation
NGOs Repubblika and Occupy Justice protest outside Home Affairs ministry in light of claims made in court concerning former police chief Lawrence Cutajar
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Burglar who broke into Valletta house is jailed 18 months
Man arrested in Valletta after fleeing the police whilst carrying burglary tools is jailed for 18 months
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[WATCH] €100 vouchers are ‘intravenous injection’ for the economy, Scicluna says
Scicluna and Fearne say recovery plan injects confidence and cash into the economy
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Turkish construction workers at Fortina site on strike
Construction workers still insisting they have not been paid all wages and are now on strike
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Two new cases of COVID-19, one recovery
There are currently 26 active cases of coronavirus in Malta with two new cases being discovered overnight
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Government confirms Marlene Bonnici has been shifted back to Brussels ambassador
Musical chairs see former permanent representative to the EU, Daniel Azzopardi nominated to become Malta's ambassador to Spain instead of Vanni Xuereb, who becomes ambassador to Germany
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Three men to be charged with €250,000 theft from Eden Leisure casino
Police investigations have led to the arrest of three men who stole €250,000 from a casino over a three-year period
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Woman admits to stealing ex's Rolex
The 30-year-old woman was arraigned after stealing a Rolex watch worth €2,300
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Monday, June 8, 2020
PM’s aide breached ethics with ‘we know who you are’ Facebook post
Former Labour candidate Josef Caruana breached public service code of ethics by publishing ID card numbers of academics petitioning for resignation of Joseph Muscat
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Parents unable to make informed decisions about summer schools
Despite announcement that SkolaSajf would be opening 1 July, parents have been left relatively in the dark about what measures will be put into place
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Silvio Valletta denies knowing arrest plans for assassination middleman Melvin Theuma
Former deputy comissioner says he was not in police force at the time of Melvin Theuma's arrest
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MDA welcomes recovery plan's incentives to boost property market
Developers' lobby welcomes property tax cuts under governmnet's €900 million coronavirus recovery plan, says its proposals were all accepted
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[WATCH] Recovery plan lacks tourist incentives, aid for unemployed - Delia
PN leader Adrian Delia says government ecnomic recovery package lacks incentives to attract visitors to Malta and assistance measures for people who lost their jobs in the crisis
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Coronavirus pandemic forced decision to host migrants on tourist boats - Abela
Prime Minister says decision to host migrants on pleasure boats was justified due to COVID-19 crisis, despite having to relent and allow them in to Malta last weekend
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PM hints beleaguered Chris Cardona could quit Labour deputy leadership
Robert Abela says he is sure Chris Cardona would take the necessary steps to avoid harming the Labour Party
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[LIVE] Restaurant vouchers, fuel and property tax cuts, wedding expenses refund part of €900 million recovery plan
Government unveils ambitious recovery plan that will gradually phase out of wage supplements, invest €400 million in industrial infrastructure, subsidise electricity bills for businesses, cut fuel prices and dish out spending vouchers
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Black lives matter: Malta joins worldwide anti-racism protest
Hundreds gather in front of parliament to protest against racism and commemorate Lassana Cisse, who was racially murdered last year • Protestors confronted by group of noisy people against migrants
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Prime Minister to unveil post-COVID economic recovery plan at 7pm
Follow us live as we cover Prime Minister Robert Abela's announcement at 7pm during which he will unveil an economic recovery package
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Former police commissioner’s government consultancy job suspended
Lawrence Cutajar's consultancy job with the government has been suspended following allegations that when police commissioner he could have tipped off middleman in Caruana Galizia murder
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Fraud charges filed against 32 police officers from the traffic branch
A police investigation into allegations of widespread fraud in the force's traffic branch has led to charges being filed against 32 officers
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Government fires Brussels chief Daniel Azzopardi, to be replaced by predecessor
Technocrat Daniel Azzopardi removed as Malta's EU Permanent Representative after government dissatisfied with his performance
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Cabinet nominates Angelo Gafà for police commissioner
Police force CEO Angelo Gafà has been nominated by Cabinet for the role of police commissioner but his appointment can only be finalised after a parliamentary grilling
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One new COVID-19 case registered overnight
Only one new coronavirus case found overnight, bringing the number of active cases to 25
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Lion King and Aladdin attracted most cinema audiences in Malta last year
The two most-watched films at the cinema in 2019 were The Lion King and Aladdin, followed by the Joker, figures released by the National Statistics Office show • Maltese productions had a box office income of €99,000
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UĦM disputes regulator's ban on air conditioning in buses, orders drivers to leave their vehicles if temperature soars
UĦM, Voice of the Workers, wants Transport Malta to lift one of the COVID-19 restrictions on buses by allowing drivers to put on the air conditioning system as the heat in the vehicles becomes unbearable
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Man arrested after breaking into Valletta residence
The alleged burglar was found in Triq Sant'Anna
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[LIVE] Yorgen Fenech compilitation of evidence: Pardoned middleman to continue testifying
Follow us live as we blog the continuation of the compilation of evidence against murder suspect Yorgen Fenech
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Pilatus banker’s guilty verdict will be null and void, US prosecutors tell lawyers
US prosecutors tell Hasheminejad lawyers they will dismiss case with prejudice, making explicit guilty verdict is null and void
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After hardball failed, Bartolo asks EU for ‘solidarity’ to ward off eurosceptic wave over migration
First Malta accused the NGOs. Then it created a migrant holding centre on private boats at sea. Now foreign minister Evarist Bartolo is warning the EU of Maltese 'exiteers'
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Sunday, June 7, 2020
Minister calls on businesses to start giving employees full pay
Shops which reopened after coronavirus restrictions were lifted must start paying employees in full, Minister Carmelo Abela says
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Not out of the woods yet | Dr James Degaetano
With 'victory' declared in the war on COVID-19, there is a widespread perception that the danger is behind us. But Dr JAMES DEGAETANO, President of the Malta College of Pathologists, warns that our initial success does not mean that the crisis is fully over
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Theuma expected a pass on money laundering. But the wrong inspector turned up
Middleman Melvin Theuma was told he'd get off a money laundering investigation. But when the wrong police inspector turned up, he decided to spill the beans
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Pilots block Air Malta lay-offs with prohibitory injunction
Court upholds warrant of prohibitionary injunction filed by ALPA to stop Air Malta redundancies
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Two new COVID-19 cases registered overnight
Only two new coronavirus cases found overnight, bringing number of active cases to 24
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PM under pressure to remove Chris Cardona from deputy leader - report
Robert Abela being pressured by Labour officials and ministers to remove Chris Cardona from party deputy leadership post following court claims surrounding Caruana Galizia murder
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Archbishop presents vision for Church renewal process
Archbishop Charles Scicluna launches 'One Church, One Journey' document, initiating renewal process for Church in Malta
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Works at Mġarr ix-Xini stopped after reports of silt seepage into sea
Environment Resources Authority officials order works at Gozitan bay to halt after finding necessary silt curaint had not been deployed
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Delia calls for investigation into former police chief after Melvin Theuma tip-off claims
PN leader says Lawrence Cutajar's government consultancy should be terminated and he should be investigated over allegations he tipped of Caruana Galizia murder middleman Melvin Theuma prior to his arrest
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Coronavirus budget will be 'strongest-ever economic stimulus', Abela says
Multi-mullion euro budget expected on Monday will include incentives for businesses and consumers
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[WATCH] Captain Morgan crew asked to be saved, migrants threatened to blow up gas cylinder - PM
Robert Abela says situation on board tourist boat escalated quickly, with migrants brandishing knives they took from the kitchen and threatening to blow up a gas cylinder
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Middleman recordings: former police chief could have passed tip-off on his arrest
Caruana Galizia assassination: former police commissioner Lawrence Cutajar met Melvin Theuma confidant Edwin Brincat 'il-Ġojja' and mentioned two dates, possibly the dates of Theuma's arrest
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Relatives of migrants who died at sea ask AG to send back P52 inquiry for more investigations
Two family members of migrants who lost their lives at sea during a rescue operation request that AG send back magisterial probe for further investigation
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Air Malta pilots ‘surprised’ by lay-offs after proposing 50% salary cut
ALPA demanded €73 million early retirement pay-out, forcing breakdown of negotiations
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Saturday, June 6, 2020
Update 4 | All four boats carrying 425 asylum seekers to dock in Malta
Captain Morgan boat enters Malta as migrants protest: 'It's obvious they've had enough'
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Speaker pays tribute to 1919 riots, yet is unhappy about ‘immature’ December protests
In Sette Giugno speech, Anglu Farrugia justifies precautionary measures against protestors
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Man grievously injured in construction site fall
The 52 year-old construction worker fell off scaffolding
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Air Malta launches Summer 2020 schedule
The national airline is providing a selection of destinations based on the "safe corridor" concept.
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Fire inside Attrans complex in Qormi
Fire engines dispatched to tackle a blaze at the Attrans complex on Mdina Road, Qormi
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AG is asked to send P52 probe back to court for further investigation
Repubblika flags a number of shortcomings in the inquiry report, asking that it be sent back to Magistrate Joe Mifsud for further action
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Delia says PN wants to help 7000 families 'forgotten' by the government
In a wide-ranging TV interview PN leader Adrian Delia did not commit in his answers to questions about the possibility of an early election
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Two new COVID-19 infections, 13 recoveries in past 24 hours, authorities say
Active number of cases now stands at 22
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Detained migrants aboard Captain Morgan protest, Europa II heads to Malta
Captain Morgan vessel Europa II heading towards il-Hofriet in Delimara, protest by asylum seekers and rescued migrants reported
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Updated｜PN, Rebpubblika join calls for Ali Sadr Hasheminejad extradition to Malta
The US government has dropped a sanctions-busting case it had filed against the Pilatus Bank owner, despite him being found guilty by an American jury in March.
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'Black Lives Matter in Malta – Justice for Lassana' protest on Monday
Lassana Cisse was murdered in April 2019 while walking home to Hal Far, when two young army soldiers, driving in a car, shot at him and two other black men
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Friday, June 5, 2020
Iran sanctions case against Pilatus banker Ali Sadr Hasheminejad being dropped
Rare move by United States to drop sanctions-busting case against Pilatus owner Ali Sadr Hasheminejad
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Air Malta makes 69 pilots redundant after talks with union fail
Air Malta forced to axe the jobs of 69 pilots after talks with union fail on Friday night
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Civil Society Network call for public inquiry into police corp abuse
CSN say inquiry should investigate 'systematic corruption and abuse' within the police corp in the last twenty years
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Parents and workers were protected by union directives, UHM says
The union had issued a directive ordering workers within the public sector to continue teleworking due to the lack of risk assessments carried out
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[WATCH] PN sets up 14 teams to draw up party policy
PN leader Adrian Delia says party wants to be proactive in providing positive alternatives as he unveils 14 groups that will outline the way forward for the party
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Pembroke council to vote against DB project
Pembroke councillors unanimously approve motion that reiterates original opposition to DB Group ITS development on the bases that project is 'disproportionate' for the area
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COVID-19: Three new cases recorded overnight
Malta has 33 active cases of COVID-19 as all restrictions start being lifted
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Man petitions human rights court after refusing to be sent back to Nigeria
A man being held in detention pending deportation after serving prison time has petitioned the human rights court in Strasbourg, insisting there was no prospect of him being sent back to Nigeria
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[WATCH] Shopping picks up as COVID-19 measures relaxed but lack of tourists remains problem
As Malta lifts, almost all its coronavirus restrictions, shops in Valletta have started to see their business pick up again but a lack of tourists remains problematic
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Fake healthcare worker jailed for third time after robbing elderly woman
A seasoned thief with a drug problem, who posed as a healthcare worker to rob an elderly victim has been jailed again after admitting to the charges
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[WATCH] Church needs new digital pastoral, Bishop Mario Grech says
Bishop Mario Grech says the Catholic Church needs to move with the culture of the times in order to continue serving its mission in the post-COVID-19 reality
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Caruana Galizia assassination: Middleman’s evidence all hearsay, not substantiated says Cardona
Former minister denies claims by Melvin Theuma in court that he provided payment through another middleman for assassination of Caruana Galizia
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Thursday, June 4, 2020
Half of Msida’s population is foreign, pipping St Paul’s Bay
Commuter town that serves both Sliema and Valletta business districts sees population growth solely through foreign workers
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[WATCH] Edward Scicluna says Monday’s budget is a work in progress
Finance Minister refuses to say whether coronavirus state aid measures will be extended, as Claudio Grech calls for more visibility from the government with regard to its long-term economic plans
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Air Malta received over 40,000 refund and rebooking requests after COVID-19 flight cancellations
Air Malta says it cancelled more than 5,000 flights due to the closure of airports around Europe and North Africa
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French State company, Hugo’s owner and Chinese bridge study financier, among Gozo tunnel bidders
Find out who is bidding to build the Gozo-Malta tunnel
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Retail trade in Malta witnessed largest EU decrease
Retail trade in April registered a 25% drop, the largest month-on-month decrease in the EU
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Jailed arsonist's case re-heard due to technicality
A man who had been jailed for arson, but whose case had to be re-heard, because of a technicality, has pleaded not guilty to updated charges
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Four bidders interested in Malta-Gozo tunnel project
When the first phase of the tendering process for the Malta-Gozo tunnel closed on Thursday, the government received four submissions
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No new COVID-19 cases registered overnight, 14 more recoveries
No new cases of COVID-19 have been registered overnight, according to the latest figures released by the Health Ministry
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Birth records show 19 mothers underwent female genital mutilation in the past
Information tabled in parliament shows that no cases of female genital mutilation were recorded in Malta but 19 women who gave birth had been cut in the past
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Aħrax and Miżieb should be managed by Ambjent Malta, NGOs coalition says
A coalition of 60 entities argue that l-Aħrax and Miżieb should be managed by Ambjent Malta and not the hunters' group, FKNK
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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Man attacked in Msida
A 29-year-old man was grievously injured after he was attacked by two men in Msida on Wednesday evening
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Motorcyclist grievously injured in traffic accident
A 63-year-old man was grievously injured in a traffic accident on Wednesday afternoon
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‘Let’s absolutely jam-pack the Granaries to Isle of MTV levels the next time 0 cases are reported!’
The Skinny • No. 37 | Floriana FC vs Social Distancing
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PM avoiding parliament to evade opposition questioning, Delia says
Opposition leader Adrian Delia says prime minister failing to provide information on ongoing issues
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PN MEP says government’s mixed messages confusing parents
Nationalist MEP Roberta Metsola says telling people to go back to work without explaining to them what will happen to their children is 'unfair'
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Maltese official to be posted in Libya in fight against ‘illegal immigration’
Malta will finance migration coordination centres in Tripoli and Valletta, agreement with Libya shows
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Fortina gives Turkish construction firm ultimatum after builders’ strike
Fortina Contracting says it is TACA's responsibility to adhere to local laws after workers engaged on its Sliema site claimed unpaid wages
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PN executive to continue discussing party restructuring
Nationalist Party deputy leader David Agius says efforts towards restructuring the party continued during the pandemic
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