Malta
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Measure 100 times and cut once.
— Maltese proverb
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Parliament discusses use of canines in prison, suggests strengthening of rights
Parliament this evening discussed a number of issues related to the use of animals, mainly canines, at the Corradino Correctional Facility, with both sides of the House calling for measures that strengthen animal’s rights.Home Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela explained the change of location for the kennels from the prison to ...
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Wardens empowered to breathalyse drivers, zero alcohol limit for taxi, bus drivers –traffic law bill
A draft bill will go through its first reading in parliament tonight that is aimed towards making Malta’s roads safer for both drivers and pedestrians. Among the proposed changes, that would need to go through a parliamentary debate before being made law, is that those individuals who are paid to ...
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Man jailed for 40 months, fined €2,000, over drug possession and trafficking
A foreigner today was jailed for a total of 40 months over drug charges.Ayman Abul-Ez Mohammed Hanafwa admitted to being in possession of ecstasy and cannabis resin in circumstances denoting that the drug was not intended for personal use. He also admitted being in possession of cannabis plants and trafficking ...
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Chamber of Architects president expresses ‘complete disgust’ with Robert Musumeci comments
The president of the Chamber of Architects and Civil Engineers Alex Torpiano expressed his “complete disgust” and “shame” at comments made by Architect Robert Musumeci in an interview with David Thake. Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia recently revealed that parliamentary secretary for lands Deborah Schembri will be using Mr Musumeci’s services on ...
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Hit-and-run driver had too much to drink, court told
A driver who allegedly killed a dog and grievously injured its owner before speeding away from the scene last Saturday was over the legal alcohol limit at the time, a court heard today. Ahmad Abu Hassan, 54 and born in Syria, was arraigned today and charged with negligent and dangerous driving ...
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Cheaper oil, same fuel prices: the factors at play
Eyebrows have been raised as to why in 2017, when the international price of oil per barrel is currently at $52, unleaded petrol costs €1.31, when in 2011, while the price of oil per barrel was $95, the cost was also €1.31.In a simple world, one would imagine that when ...
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Government whip committed to see EU Presidency meetings don’t hinder Parliament work
The much anticipated EU Council Presidency has landed onto the Maltese government’s lap, involving the government as a whole and its individual ministers in an unprecedented six months of juggling between what is national and what needs to be done on a European level.But despite the numerous meetings and commitments ...
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Trade deficit in November drops by almost half - NSO
Preliminary figures show that Malta registered a trade deficit of €102.8 million in November 2016, compared to €194.5 million in the corresponding month of 2015, the NSO said today.Provisional data for international trade show that the trade deficit in November stood at €102.8 million, down by €91.7 million when compared ...
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Lost in translation: The younger generation’s failure to grasp a foreign language
More than one out of every four students chooses not to sit for any foreign language SEC exam, despite having studied the particular subject for more than five years. This, together with other worrying trends, emerges in a study conducted by Dr Mario Pace, Resident Senior Lecturer at the Faculty ...
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Sergeant who disarmed pistol-wielding man is named 'Officer of the Year'
A police sergeant who tackled a pistol-wielding hostage-taker earlier this year was commended for bravery in the line of duty earlier today. Justin Spiteri was named Officer of the Year after he was shot in the leg when he disarmed a man who had been holding a woman hostage at gun ...
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Updated: EU Presidency will not hinder government from its focus to lead the country – PM
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat this morning said that although the government is very proud to lead the EU Council Presidency, the administration will remain focused, with its feet on the ground.Speaking during a phone call interview on the Labour Party radio station, Dr Muscat said that while leading the EU ...
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Fuel price hike provides price competition at last
The contentious hikes in the price of petrol and diesel implemented this week have provided something of a silver lining in the form of the introduction of price competition in the market for diesel for the first time.The price hikes that came into effect on Wednesday saw the cost of ...
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Promoting inclusion, stopping discrimination are steps towards greater peace - President
The promotion of social inclusion and the elimination of discrimination are steps towards the establishment of peace, President Marie Louis Coleiro Preca said at the Bethlehem Peace Light event, held at San Anton and organized by the Baden Powell Scouts.Peace is a fundamental value, which is shared, by all people ...
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Changes in Löwenbräu property deal done behind Lands Commissioner’s back - Azzopardi
Changes in the requirements for a Löwenbräu property in Qormi, altering the very nature and value of the land in question, was done so without the knowledge of the then Commissioner for Lands and former Parliamentary Secretary for Lands, Shadow Minister for Justice Jason Azzopardi said.A National Audit Office report ...
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EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Malta judges announced
Imagine meeting Bill Ford, the executive Chairman of the Ford Motor Company and getting his insights into the business world of today and tomorrow. With EY’s initiative to bring to Malta the World Entrepreneur of the Year, such an opportunity can be within reach - Bill Ford was only one ...
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Deborah Schembri sees no conflict of interest in having Musumeci as architect for private property
Parliamentary Secretary for Planning Deborah Schembri sees no conflict of interest in using the services of architect Robert Musumeci (photo below) in respect of work on a private property she has acquired in Burmarrad.Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia recently revealed that Dr Schembri had acquired a property in Burmarrad, the house ...
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Bidders incredulous as Enemalta gives contract to company in administration
The failed bidders of a €2 million contract for the dismantling of the old Delimara power plant expressed incredulity after it was announced that an Italian firm facing financial difficulties had secured it. Questions sent yesterday questioning why Enemalta persisted in awarding the tender to General Smontaggi remained unanswered at the ...
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Today's newspapers in review
These are the leading stories in today's local newspapers. The Times of Malta leads with news that Enemalta has awarded a €2 million deal to an Italian company in direc financial straits, despite tender rules stipulating that companies in administration could be excluded from taking part. In a separate caption story, the ...
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Edward Scicluna fails to explain overspending by Muscat’s Cabinet of Ministers - PN
Finance Minister Edward Scicluna has failed to give an explanation on the millions of euros that were spent over and above the allotted budget by the Cabinet of Ministers led by Joseph Muscat, the Nationalist Party said in a statement. A good part of the money was spent on travelling ...
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Malta and European Commission at odds over €40m presidency spending
The European Commission is at odds with Malta over the classification of its spending on the rotating six-month EU presidency. The Malta Fiscal Advisory Council (MFAC) said in a report and letter sent to Finance Minister Edward Scicluna that it was in agreement with the Commission’s view that spending on the ...
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Afriqiyah Airways aircraft hijacked from Libya released
The Afriqiyah Airways Airbus 320 Aircraft, registration number 5A-ONB, detained since 23 December hijacking event, left Malta today at 3.54pm following its release by the Maltese courts yesterday, an airline statement said.The aircraft had been detained by the Maltese Courts to facilitate the gathering of evidence by the police. The release ...