Malta
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Measure 100 times and cut once.
— Maltese proverb
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Tourism Ministry ignores questions about Air Malta
Questions sent to the Tourism Ministry and pending since last Tuesday regarding the ever-growing shroud of secrecy on the Air Malta–Alitalia talks have remained unanswered, despite numerous reminders being sent. The ministry was given a Thursday 4pm deadline for answers, yet by the time this article was submitted, yesterday at ...
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INDEPTH: Right of freedom of expression does not mean people can break others' rights – President
President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca said that the right to freedom of expression should not entitle people to break the fundamental rights of another person, namely the right to a family life and the right to privacy. This, she said, is what is happening and making the medium problematic. ...
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Man ordered to pay €10,000 fine and given 280 hours community service for hoax bomb threat
A man who made a fake bomb threat at the law courts was condemned to 280 hours of community service, and was also fined €10,000.Libyan national Ahmad Yassine, 36, has lived in Malta since he was very young. He was found guilty by the court for, on 16 November, having ...
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Updated: 34-year-old quadbike rider dies after falling onto rocks in Xghajra
A 34-year-old quadbike rider from Zejtun died today, after falling down a cliff onto rocks in Xghajra in the area known as l-Ġolf tat-Tafal.The Civil Protection Department, police, AFM rescuers and a medical team were all on site.The incident occurred at 12.05pm. Preliminary investigations found that a group of friends were ...
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Methode Electronics identified Donald Trump among new potential risk factors
The American company Methode Electronics, which currently employs more than 1,200 people in its premises in Malta, has included another risk factor in its regulatory filings.The new risk factor identified by the company is called Donald Trump.According to the latest financial results for the quarter which ended in October 2016, ...
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Malta newspapers review
The following are the top stories in the Maltese newspapers today. Times of Malta says the Office of the Prime Minister asked for €1.6 million for travel purposes this year over and above the €640,000 originally allocated in the Budget, Finance Ministry figures show. In-Nazzjon leads with a statement by the Malta Hotels ...
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INDEPTH: Right of freedom of expression does not mean people can break others' rights – President
President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca said that the right to freedom of expression should not entitle people to break the fundamental rights of another person, namely the right to a family life and the right to privacy. This, she said, is what is happening and making the medium problematic. ...
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Malta Fiscal Advisory Council publishes final assessment of the government’s 2017 budgetary plan
Malta Fiscal Advisory Council publishes its final overall assessment of the government's budgetary plan for 2017On 28 December, the Malta Fiscal Advisory Council (MFAC) presented its final assessment of the Draft Budgetary Plan for 2017.This Report reviews the conduct of fiscal policy, examining the compliance with the fiscal rules which ...
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Smoking in cars with children will no longer be allowed as of Sunday
As of this Sunday, 1 January 2017, new legislation will come into force making it illegal to smoke in private cars in the presence of children under 16 years of age. "This legislative measure protects children and young people from the damaging effects of second-hand smoke. Children are at particular risk from the ...
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MTA supports new international football tournament for over forties which will take place in Malta
Between 8 and 12 February 2017, ten teams from Switzerland, Germany and Malta will play to become the winner of the Malta Soccer Trophy 40+. Teams such as VfR Aalen, Old Boys Basel and the national 40+ team from Malta will be competing in this seniors football tournament which is ...
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Amateur hijacking followed by an amateur arraignment; former AFM soldier says parade was distasteful
The amateur hijacking of a Libyan plane on 23 December was followed by an equally amateur arraignment at noon on Christmas Day as armed police escorted the two alleged hijackers for their appearance in court.A former soldier, who was responsible for news dissemination by AFM in his time, Ivan M ...
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Three major productions shot in Malta premiering during Christmas
Assassin’s Creed, based on the very popular video game franchise made ample use of Maltese locations. With Michael Fassbender in the lead, most of the action took place on Impressive set pieces built by Maltese craftsmen within Fort Ricasoli and Fort Manoel. Other locations used included St Dominic’s Basilica in ...
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INDEPTH: Right of freedom of expression does not mean people can break others' rights – President
President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca said that the right to freedom of expression should not entitle people to break the fundamental rights of another person, namely the right to a family life and the right to privacy. This, she said, is what is happening and making the medium problematic. ...
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First edition of the Twanny Bugeja equestrian festival held in Marsa
Finance Minister Edward Scicluna presented trophies to the jockeys and owners of winning horses during the first edition of the Twanny Bugeja Equestrian Festival which was held yesterday at the Marsa Racecourse.The festival, organised by the Malta Racing Club with the support of the Ministry for Finance through the National ...
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Young man turning 20 today charged with causing grievous injuries following argument
A young man from Birkirkara was today arraigned before the courts accused of causing grievous injuries to an under-age person.Magistrate Aaron Bugeja heard how Leon Borg, 20 from Birkirkara was arrested on Christmas day, at around 10:30am. The prosecution explained that the man was arrested while at 'Gnien l-Istazzjon' in ...
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Chilean tech guru Alberto Chang's defence team demands access to private laptop
The case of Chilean tech guru, Alberto Chang-Rajii has resumed with the prosecution testifying in court and saying that the Chilean authorities never requested the local authorities to carry out a search in the man's residence.It was also established that the Chilean authorities never requested the Maltese authorities for a warrant of ...
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Maltese Bureau of Air Accident Investigation signs MOU with UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch
The Maltese Bureau of Air Accident Investigation (BAAI), established under Maltese law for the investigation of air accidents and incidents, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), Department for Transport, United Kingdom.The purpose of this MOU is for both countries to cooperate in relation ...
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Chief Justice complains about changes in protocol that pushed the judiciary further down
Addressing the President of the Republic at a ceremony to exchange New Year greetings, Chief Justice Silvio Camilleri complained about a recent change in the order of precedence that pushed the judiciary further down.Chief Justice Camilleri told the President: Thank God we are once again meeting in order to exchange ...
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MHRA voices serious concern over Air Malta pulling out of Manchester route; Tourism Ministry reacts
The Malta Hotel and Restaurants Association (MHRA) was surprised to learn from the media that Air Malta are pulling out of the Manchester Route as of April 2017 given that only two days prior to this news, the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) had a meeting specifically on the topic ...
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Feast of generosity: L-Istrina fund raiser, in aid of the MCCF Foundation, kicks off
This year’s edition of L-Istrina fundraising marathon kicked off today at noon. Throughout the day funds will be collected for the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation, which will then help the vulnerable and sick as well as various NGOs. Today’s event is being held at the Kirkop sports complex. Last year was ...
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INDEPTH: Right of freedom of expression does not mean people can break others' rights – President
President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca said that the right to freedom of expression should not entitle people to break the fundamental rights of another person, namely the right to a family life and the right to privacy. This, she said, is what is happening and making the medium problematic. ...