Malta
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Measure 100 times and cut once.
— Maltese proverb
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Decent housing opportunities ‘is a national priority’
The sharp increase in rents over the past few years is having a serious impact on the ability of vulnerable people, including families, to secure decent accommodation, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations said yesterday.Although possibly a sign that Malta is becoming more prosperous, several Maltese and foreign individuals are ...
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Stefano Mallia appointed on Brexit Advisory Group by European employers
Stefano Mallia has been appointed by the Employers Group within the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) as one of three rapporteurs on the Brexit Advisory Group. The Group has been tasked to monitor and report on Brexit as the process continues to unfold. The other 2 members of the ...
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Updated: Organisations demand 3.5% increase in minimum wage for 3 consecutive years
Organisations taking part in a campaign to urge the government to increase the minimum wage today demanded a 3.5% upgrade for three consecutive years.This should be over and above any cost of living increase given to other workers, the organisations said.Enterprises which cannot cope with such an increase should be ...
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Editorial: Malta is the only EU country not in the anti-Isis coalition
A full, three-hour long debate in the House on Thursday about the Budget vote for the Foreign Ministry did not tackle, except fleetingly, the elephant in the Chamber: Malta is the only EU country not in the anti-Isis coalition.According to the US State Department, the participants in the coalition are ...
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Malta Chamber expresses concern over World Bank ranking, Commissioner highlights road ahead
The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry has expressed concern with the World Bank’s ease of doing business ranking of 190 countries, where Malta placed 76th – last place amongst EU member states.Both the Malta Chamber and the Commissioner for simplification and reduction of bureaucracy Anthony Agius Decelis praised ...
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Malta most difficult place to do business in EU: Minister Cardona acknowledges challenges
In response to the news that Malta once again remains the most difficult place to do business in the whole of the EU, Economy Minister Chris Cardona spoke of the simplification of bureaucratic practices and other measures that address this challenge.Malta ranked 76th out of 190 countries surveyed. The main ...
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Today's newspapers in review
The following are the top stories in national newspapers today. Times of Malta says documents published by the Environment and Resources Authority show that the Civil Protection Department does not yet have the necessary equipment to tackle a major accident related to the LNG tanker in Marsaxlokk. In another story, the ...
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MSE eyes new classes of funds
The Malta Stock Exchange has launched a 19-point plan for capital markets, which chairman Joe Portelli said could be a “milestone – or just another day” depending on whether they were actually put into force or not. The strategic plan proposes three main changes which would enable the Exchange to grow ...
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George Vella in Marseille for the Western Mediterranean Forum (5+5) Ministerial Meeting
Minister for Foreign Affairs George W. Vella joined nine other partners from Europe and North Africa for a ministerial meeting to discuss the present scenario in the Western Mediterranean. Focus was placed on unfolding events in Libya and regional cooperation on migration. The Libyan Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Taha ...
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Change in the educational sector is a long and complicated process - Evarist Bartolo
Education Minister Evarist Bartolo said that change in the educational system is a long and complicated process and if the government rushed it, the country would end up with a worse educational system, stressing that this was a "marathon, not a sprint".Speaking in Parliament, Mr Bartolo said he found himself ...
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Approval of Sliema development ‘contravenes planning laws’ – FAA
The approval of the application to build a six-storey pencil development on top of a Gzira house that had been certified as being unstable contravenes, planning laws, regulations and past refusals, Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar said in a statement.Development application PA 03552/15 had again been recommended for refusal by the ...
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A Green Valletta, one roof at a time
It is said that during the French blockade of Valletta, the French tried growing wheat on roofs so that they could be self-sufficient in case the siege was a long one. While today we do not need to grow our own food, roofs in cities like Valletta can host herbs and ...
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European Commission corporate tax proposals 'not in Malta's interests'
Malta faces a fresh battle in Brussels after the European Commission unveiled proposals aimed at streamlining corporate taxation and cracking down on tax avoidance. Local tax experts told the Times of Malta yesterday the proposals were definitely not in Malta’s interests and expected the government to mount pressure on the Commission ...
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Joanna Spiteri appointed chief executive officer of the Broadcasting Authority
Dr Joanna Spiteri has been appointed as chief executive officer of the Broadcasting Authority. She replaces Pierre Cassar.In 1998 Ms Joanna Spiteri was conferred a BA (Hons) degree in Communication Studies by the University of Malta with her main dissertation focusing on the changes in Maltese print journalism since the ...
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John Rizzo to step down as head of the Civil Protection Department - Minister Carmelo Abela
Head of the Civil Protection Department John Rizzo is set to step down according to an announcement made by Home Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela in parliament this afternoon.He is currently out on leave before retiring.Mr Rizzo was appointed in the role after his resignation as the Commissioner of Police following ...
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Man found not guilty of drug possession in case dating back to 2004
Adrian Abela today was aquitted of accusations of possession of cannabis, selling the drug, and for committing the crimes within 100m of an area where youths gather, a case that dates back to 2004.At around 11.45 pm on 17 January 2004, Joseph Abela, the man's father, filed a report at ...
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MFSA warning about TradingBanks - Grizzly Limited
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has become aware of an entity operating under the name of TradingBanks. TradingBanks is a brand owned and operated by a Malta registered company Grizzly Limited with a registered office at Floor 5, 115A, Msida Valley Road, Birkirkara BKR 9024, Malta (formerly at Suite ...
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SportMalta launches courses designed for volunteers in sport
SportMalta has launched a new course for volunteers in sport due to the importance of volunteering during Malta's EU Presidency.The course was designed by SportMalta with MCAST where everyone who successfully completes a MCAST course will be given a Level 2 Award in Sport Volunteering. Through this project will be launched ...
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Minister Manuel Mallia and Minister Evarist Bartolo visit ‘Budding Rock Stars’
Minister for Competitiveness Emanuel Mallia and Minister for Education and Employment Evarist Bartolo visited 'Budding Rockstars', an educational conference on tech entrepreneurship for high achieving 5th formers from all secondary schools in Malta and Gozo.130 students, who engaged in discussion panels featuring business leaders, aspiring entrepreneurs and support experts, participated ...
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Education Malta launched to promote international investment in Malta
Education Malta, a not-for-profit Foundation whose objective is to promote the internationalisation of education in Malta and attract foreign educational entities to establish a presence in Malta, was launched today. It will join other national agencies which form part of the European Union Commission, Directorate General for Education and Culture to ...
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Updated (2): PM not present for Opposition Leader’s speech on OPM budget estimates
Opposition leader Simon Busuttil expressed his disappointment that Prime Minister Joseph Muscat was not present this morning at the parliamentary sitting to discuss the budget measures that relate to the Office of the Prime Minister.“There are still a scourge of workers whose wages need to be addressed. There are 70,000 ...