Malta
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Measure 100 times and cut once.
— Maltese proverb
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€50 fine for adults caught smoking in cars with children as from 1 January
A €50 fine will be imposed on adults caught smoking in cars with children, a legal notice presented in Parliament says.The notice was filed by Health Minister Chris Fearne and will come into effect on 1 January.Malta is the sixth EU country to impose such a law.
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INDEPTH: Nursery compensation fees to be removed within one or two years – MFA general secretary
Compensation fees demanded by football nurseries when children move in between clubs will be eliminated within one or two years, outgoing Malta Football Association general secretary Bjorn Vassallo believes.Interviewed by Online editor Stephen Calleja on INDEPTH, The Malta Independent's online programme, Mr Vassallo said that in the meantime certain measures ...
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Medserv awarded contract for logistics support to Eni North Africa
Medserv announced today that the company have been re-awarded a contract by Eni North Africa (EniNa) to provide logistics base and associated services for its exploration activities taking place offshore and onshore Libya. The contract duration is for a period of one year with the possibility of extending for another ...
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Maltese people, along with Swedes, top list in EU for healthy life years
A report published by the European Commission and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that Maltese people, along with the Swedes, have the highest rate of healthy life years in the EU.According to the report titled: "Health at a Glance: Europe 2016", life expectancy now exceeds 80 ...
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Dutchman charged with raping Maltese girlfriend arrested in Barcelona as another woman claims rape
A man who stands charged with raping his former Maltese girlfriend has been arrested in Barcelona after a woman filed a police report claiming she was also raped by the Dutchman.Johann Stellingwerf had been summoned to court as his compilation of evidence was set to resume today but Magistrate Josette ...
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iSurvey: Most of respondents who place full trust in Muscat think environment is not safeguarded
Out of those respondents who place full trust in Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, 45.4% believe that the environment is not presently being safeguarded, but a staggering 88.5% believe that the government is not corrupt.These results come from the November edition – the sixth of its kind – of the iSurvey ...
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INDEPTH: Nursery compensation fees to be removed within one or two years – MFA general secretary
Compensation fees demanded by football nurseries when children move in between clubs will be eliminated within one or two years, outgoing Malta Football Association general secretary Bjorn Vassallo believes.Interviewed by Online editor Stephen Calleja on INDEPTH, The Malta Independent's online programme, Mr Vassallo said that in the meantime certain measures ...
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Malta EU presidency called upon to secure future European animal welfare policies
Eurogroup for Animals today presented its Memorandum for the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union at the occasion of the Conference “ Rights of the Voiceless” hosted by the Maltese MEP Marlene Mizzi. “The Maltese Presidency of the Council for the first half of 2017 offers key ...
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Editorial: From one end of the world to the other
The prime minister has become a sort of a globe-trotter. One day he is here, the next he is there.In recent days he has spanned the world’s continents: holding a conference in New York one day and in Moscow a few days later.We should rejoice that Malta, through its leader, ...
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2 Venezuelans arraigned after being found with 1kg each of cocaine, one had swallowed capsules
Two Venezuelan nationals were separately arraigned in court this morning after they were found to have 1 kilogram of cocaine each in their possession.David Rafael Castillo, 31, was found to have swallowed capsules of the substance. Prosecuting inspectors Jonathan Cassar and Justine Grech told the court how the authorities had ...
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Discussions with Alitalia ongoing, problems result of PN’s procrastination – Zammit Lewis
The discussions between the Maltese government and Alitalia, the company with whom Air Malta signed a memorandum of understanding for a partnership, are still ongoing. Minister for Tourism Edward Zammit Lewis said this in Parliament this evening as he was replying to questions by Deputy Leader of the PN Mario ...
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Presidency of the EU Council is a unique opportunity for Malta – Finance Minister
The Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union opens up a window of opportunity for Malta to let its own outlook be known to Europe and the world, Finance Minister Edward Scicluna told attendees of the Institute of Financial Services (IFS) annual dinner.Professor Scicluna said that during the ...
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PN proposes tax reduction on purchase of property in areas targeted for regeneration
The Nationalist Party is proposing a reduction on the purchase of property in areas earmarked for regeneration. This proposal is included in the new document presented by the PN "A Policy for Retailers", penned by MPs Claudio Grech, Kristy Debono, Mario de Marco and Robert Arrigo.One of the main aims ...
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Government proposes the setting up of one central inspection coordination unit to monitor businesses
Parliament this evening is debating the second reading of a bill regarding the government inspections which proposes the setting up of one central office, or agency, to control and regulate businesses.Minister for the Economy Chris Cardona explained that the aim of this central inspection coordination unit will be to alleviate ...
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INDEPTH: Nursery compensation fees to be removed within one or two years – MFA general secretary
Compensation fees demanded by football nurseries when children move in between clubs will be eliminated within one or two years, outgoing Malta Football Association general secretary Bjorn Vassallo believes.Interviewed by Online editor Stephen Calleja on INDEPTH, The Malta Independent's online programme, Mr Vassallo said that in the meantime certain measures ...
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Planning gain for Marsaxlokk in return for Electrogas permits amount to €125,000
Electrogas had to pay a planning gain of €125,000 for the permits it was granted, yet the station itself is an eyesore for Marsaxlokk residents, in addition to the enormous LNG tanker that must berth there.The development permissions for the construction of the combined cycle gas turbine and liquefied natural ...
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President calls on everyone to join forces to ensure safer and better roads today
President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca has called on everyone to join forces to ensure safer and better roads today – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.So far this year there has been one fatal car accident every two weeks in Malta. Twenty-two people have lost their lives this ...
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Nationalist Party proposes establishing an international retail academy
The Nationalist Party will today propose the establishment of an international retail academy under the aegis of the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST).Under the proposal, the academy would train people interested in two particular retail areas and offer certificates and qualifications. The first area would focus on ...
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Maltco Lotteries win Malta Gaming Award for Corporate Social Responsibility
In the first edition of the Malta Gaming Awards, Maltco Lotteries, Malta's national lottery brand, has been awarded the prestigious Malta Gaming Award for Corporate Responsibility of the Year 2016. Against stiff opposition from fellow finalists LeoVegas and Unibet,Maltco Lotteries were selected as the company with the strongest commitment to ...
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Editorial: Come January, Mizzi and the Panama Papers will become a European issue
One can understand the European Commission’s reluctance to step on the toes of member states and one can also understand the fact that diplomacy has its many shades and tones. One can also understand that what is discussed in the corridors of power in Brussels is not always intended for, ...
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Satabank confirms suspension of outward USD payments related to correspondent banking
Satabank has confirmed that the “temporary” suspension of outward payments in US DollarS was related to the correspondent bank issue. American banks have been limiting their networks to the United States and cutting down on channels to the EU in a bid to render themselves only liable to intra-US transactions. ...