Malta
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Measure 100 times and cut once.
— Maltese proverb
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Minister Scicluna presides over the first ECOFIN under Malta’s Presidency
Minister for Finance Edward Scicluna presided over the first meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) under the Maltese Presidency, during which he also presented his working programme which covers financial services, economic governance, investment, taxation and the EU budget.The meeting’s agenda included a presentation by former Italian Prime Minister ...
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Marlene Mizzi calls on Maltese Presidency to ensure abolition of roaming charges as promised
During a presentation of the Council Presidency’s programme within Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO), MEP Marlene Mizzi requested the Maltese Minister for the Economy, Investment and Small Business, Dr Chris Cardona, to ensure that the promise which the European Parliament made to the citizens for the abolition of ...
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INDEPTH: Alfred Sant insists Malta got bad deal with EU membership, but does not advocate Maltexit
Former Labour Prime Minister Alfred Sant still holds the opinion that Malta should have remained out of the European Union and has given more than it has received, but says that he is not advocating for Malta's departure from the EU as the British will be doing.Interviewed by The Malta ...
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It is all about lucidity and being fit – Pierluigi Collina
The six-foot-six referee with distinctive looks is mostly remembered by football fans worldwide as the most respected and authoritative football referee of all time. His authority as the man in the middle of the pitch of play placed him as the most consistent referee of all times. The former financial ...
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Konrad Mizzi's Panama situation affects Malta’s EU Presidency – PANA committee member
Minister Konrad Mizzi having acquired a company in Panama has affected Malta’s Presidency of the EU Council to some extent, Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe MEP Petr Jezek told The Malta Independent.“We could see this during the Maltese Finance Minister’s presentation of Malta’s Presidency priorities ...
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Scicluna passes buck on Konrad Mizzi effect on questions about Malta’s taxation system
Finance Minister Edward Scicluna told The Malta Independent that it is for others to decide whether Minister Konrad Mizzi’s position in Cabinet and as head of the EU’s Energy Council is one reason more questions in the EU Parliament are being asked about Malta’s taxation system.He was being questioned by ...
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Editorial: The only people they may have persuaded is themselves
All the razzmatazz concerning Malta’s presidency of the European Council evaporated in a single afternoon with the sorry spectacle provided by Maltese ministers when grilled by the European Parliament.We are still at the beginning of the Presidency and there is hard work ahead as the Maltese Presidency gets to grip ...
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Head of EP in Malta to take up post as new EP President Tajani’s speech writer
Malta’s head of the European Parliament will be taking up a post with newly elected European Parliament President Antonio Tajani as his speech writer.Dr Agius begins his new position on 6 February, and is sure to be missed due to his tireless efforts in communicating the European Parliament and its ...
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Minister Mallia launches Malta’s first National Cyber Security Strategy
Minister for Competitiveness and Digital, Maritime and Services Economy Emmanuel Mallia launched Malta’s first National Cyber Security Strategy. The strategy calls for a number of actions covering various economic, social, and cultural aspects, given that cyber security is a technical and behavioural concern that has an impact upon Government, business ...
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MTA aims to raise standards, steps up enforcement on unlicensed accommodation
The MTA is stepping up efforts to combat unlicensed private accommodation but says its main aim is to improve the overall quality of the product offered and to ensure that Malta’s excellent reputation is not tarnished. Out of the almost 2 million tourists that visited Malta in 2016, 31% stayed ...
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Entrepreneur Maurice Mizzi appointed 'Guardian of Future Generations'
Businessman Maurice Mizzi has been appointed the first Guardian of Future Generations, part of a new high-level commission intended to promote sustainable development in government and industry. The new body, announced by Environment Minister Jose Herrera, will be tasked with promoting sustainable development in the public and private sector, developing networks ...
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Economic sentiment improves in industry and construction but deteriorates in retail and services
During the third quarter of 2016, the economic sentiment indicator rose further, increasing to 112, from 108 in the second quarter, the Central Bank of Malta said in its Quarterly Review.Therefore, economic sentiment remained above its long-term average of 101. Sentiment improved among firms in industry and construction, while it ...
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Alitalia’s negative results cost Etihad’s top management their jobs
Over the first two years, the “new” Alitalia suffered over €1 billion in operating losses, partially offset by capital gains on the sale of assets, Italian media report. This situation has cost the jobs of top management at Etihad, the aviation group that took over Alitalia which, in turn, up ...
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Minister George Vella presents Maltese presidency priorities at European Parliament
Minister for Foreign Affairs George W. Vella presented the priorities of the Maltese presidency of the European Union at the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET).Minister Vella primarily addressed the EU enlargement process and gave an overview of the state of play concerning the progress registered by individual countries ...
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12-hour wait at Mater Dei emergency department an anomaly, says CEO Ivan Falzon
The Accident and Emergency Department at Mater Dei experienced severely long waiting hours over the weekend, specifically Friday, with a number of patients waiting over eight hours to receive initial assessment with a physician and over twelve hours to be admitted into a ward The Malta Independent can reveal. During ...
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INDEPTH - Alfred Sant downplays EU presidency: ‘Malta is not leading Europe’
Former Labour Prime Minister and party leader Alfred Sant has downplayed Malta’s European Union presidency, saying it is just a part of the country’s duties and obligations as one of the member states.Dr Sant’s declaration contrasts sharply with the hype and fuss that has been created by the Labour government ...
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Nobody in Malta should go hungry - Democratic Party
A civilised society looks after all its members, including the poor and vulnerable, the Democratic Party said in a statement. It is unfortunate that so many people have come to rely on Foodbanks and the news that Foodbanks are running low on food is very worrying: it is a sign ...
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Updated: Townsquare developers reply to TMI story
In a reply sent to The Malta Independent by MPS, the communications agency commissioned by the developers of Townsquare, the developers reacted to a story in today’s newspaper and online news portal by saying that the replies forwarded to questions sent by the Malta independent “was NOT that it will start ...
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Front Ħarsien ODZ welcomes positive commitments in PN policy
Front Ħarsien ODZ today said that PN's new environmental policy proposes improved environmental governance compared to the current state of affairs, which is characterised by a governance deficit and lack of environmental sensibility. Front Ħarsien ODZ added that it expects all political parties to have clear environmental policies.The PN environment document ...
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Court rejects former judge's libel complaint against Ombudsman
A court ruled today that a letter by former Chief Justice and Ombudsman Joseph Said Pullicino to the President and the press was not defamatory. Libel proceedings had been instituted by retired Judge Carmelo Farrugia Sacco, former president of the Malta Olympic Committee. Prof Said Pullicino had, in December 2012, urged President ...
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MSE Share Index surpasses the 4,700 mark
The MSE Share Index climbed 0.70% today to a fresh near nine-year high of 4,720.178 points as the gains in five equities (including four large cap companies) outweighed the declines in MIA and RS2. Furthermore, trading volumes surged to €0.62 million – the highest level year-to-date. Fifteen deals totalling 66,209 shares ...