Malta
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Measure 100 times and cut once.
— Maltese proverb
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Banif Bank could be just the beginning – Al Faisal managing director
Can Banif disclose the value of the share acquisition?This investment consists of the acquisition of Portuguese shares in the Malta branch. For us it’s an investment because we transferred our investment upfront, but off course the money went to Portugal. In the past, Al Faisal Holdings had assets in other ...
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Paceville developers might have to go back to the drawing board after master plan unveiling
Some developers who have set their sights on Paceville might have to go back to the drawing board, as the master plan for the area recently unveiled by the government does not match some of their proposals.On closer inspection of the master plan, The Malta Independent on Sunday can reveal ...
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Malta announces finch trapping season in face of EU legal action
The government announced on Friday the opening of the bird trapping season, despite the fact that Malta is facing legal action by the European Commission over allowing the trapping of seven species of finch.The bird trapping season will open on 20 October and will close on 31 December, according to ...
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$67 billion Libyan Investment Authority sees Malta platform as ‘vital to its credibility’
The Libyan Investment Authority, which holds some $67 billion in assets, sees its platform in Malta as vital to its credibility.The president of the Interim Steering Committee of the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), Ali Hassan Mahmoud, recently hosted its first unified meeting attended by the Steering Committee and the leadership ...
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GRTU calls for round-the-clock Kappara junction works
"Unbearable and unacceptable" amounts of traffic were damaging Maltese business' profitability and competitiveness, the Malta Chamber of SMEs - GRTU said today. In a statement, the union chastised the government for its failure to act, saying "justifications related to infrastructure and .... long-term possibilities have long expired," and that its proposals ...
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Andrea Pirlo says Malta midfielder is the toughest opponent he's ever faced
Former Italy star Andrea Pirlo says that Malta midfielder Andre Schembri is the toughest midfielder he has ever faced in competitive football, The Mirror reports.Schembri will be lining up for Malta’s match against England today, and British media is extensively reporting the build-up towards the game.In The Mirror article, Pirlo ...
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Justyne Caruana praises record attendance at University of the Third Age
Parliamentary Secretary Justyne Caruana praised the record attendance at the University of the Third Age at the opening of the new academic year.She described the programme as "one of the most successful strategies in learning for older adults, which is able to provide opportunities in the wider environment of the ...
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Updated: Nationalist Party presents list of 91 proposals in pre-budget document
The Nationalist Party today published its pre-budget document with a list of 91 proposals. The presentation was held this afternoon in Parliament by PN Deputy Leader Mario de Marco.Most of the proposals presented today were previously mentioned by the PN Leader Simon Busuttil during his Independence Day speech in Floriana. ...
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No propaganda will cover risks of ‘monument of corruption’ – PN
No amount of deceiving propaganda will cover the risks that the gas tanker to be permanently based in Marsaxlokk Bay, the Nationalist Party said, describing the project as the “monument of corruption”.In a statement, the PN said that the tanker will be risky business for the people of Birzebbuga,l Marsaxlokk ...
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Michael Pace wins Malta Classic Hill Climb in a 1975 Honda Civic
This week over 40 local and foreign drivers raced in the Hill Climb by Thomas Smith at Ta’ Pennellu Hill, Mellieha. Weather and road conditions were both ideal, resulting in some excellent timings from participants. Taking first place was Michael Pace in his 1975 Honda Civic with a time of ...
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New road regulations to give wardens greater powers, extend points system to all drivers
Wardens will be authorized to carry out breathalyser tests and will also be granted the power to temporarily detain uncooperative drivers until the police arrive, according to planned new traffic regulations. Justice Minister Owen Bonnici launched a White Paper on traffic laws reform this morning. The public consultation exercise will ...
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Women’s organisations confederation says MAP should be available over the counter
The Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisation said this morning that it disagrees with the conclusions of a parliamentary committee and insisted that the Morning After Pil (MAP) should be available over the counter.A joint committee agreed earlier this week that the MAP should only be made availabe by prescription. It ...
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The Malta Independent editorial: Patriotic or anti-Muslim?
Peaceful coexistence is once again under attack. Tomorrow, the Patrijotti Maltin are to hold a protest in Qawra to protest against the demand by the Muslim community there for a prayer building.There is in this case a strong echo of what happened at Msida some months ago when the Muslims ...
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'Life is better with just one kidney', organ donor says
Twelve years since he donated one of his kidneys to a friend, James Muscat feels better than when he had two. “Despite getting older, the remaining kidney is functioning better than when I had two, according to my creatinine blood tests. So when people ask me whether life is the same ...
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Malta on track to reach EU's average wealth within a decade - PM
Economic sentiment was now 10 per cent higher than when the current administration took power, with Malta on track to reach the EU's average GDP per capita within 10 years instead of 40, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said this morning. Speaking during an EY conference held at the Westin Dragonara, the Prime ...
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4 of every 5 companies plan to still be in Malta 10 years from now
A total 79 per cent of companies currently operating in Malta predict they will still be on the island in 10 years time, EY’s Malta Attractiveness Survey 2016 has found. This was an eight per cent increase over last year's figure. “The ability to commit to Malta over such a time frame ...
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Gozo tourism lobby wants cheaper ferry fares during winter
Gozo Channel should introduce a seasonal ticketing system with lower fares in winter months, the Gozo Tourism Association has said. The suggestion is one of a number of ideas put forward by the association as part of its Budget 2017 proposals. Others include the setting up of a shuttle service between Malta ...
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Updated: PN outlines plan for Air Malta, basing it on four principles; government reacts
The Nationalist Party today elaborated on its plan for Air Malta, basing their ideas around four principles.Addressing the media, PN MP Claudio Grech said that there is no magic wand that solves Air Malta’s problems easily. He said the Air Malta situation is more difficult than that of other airlines ...
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FKNK’s Lino Farrugia refuses to give information regarding revocation of memberships
The hunters’ federation vice-president refused to give information on the number of licences that were revoked by the FKNK because of illegal hunting practices. “I decide if I give you the information you are requesting,” FKNK vice-president Lino Farrugia told The Malta Independent when asked for the information.The request was ...
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Alfred Sant to host conference on Gozo's development within Europe
A conference on Gozo’s development within Europe will cover various subjects related to Gozo’s current social and economic circumstances and will address concerns of the various sectors of the Gozitan community.The conference will discuss the effects of EU’s policies and rules on Gozo’s double insularity, the significant problems that arise ...
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World Teachers Day celebrated today: 'Valuing teachers, improving their status'
The Malta Union of Teachers is commemorating World Teachers Day 2016, held annually on 5 October, with the theme "Valuing Teachers, Improving their Status". This is the official theme adopted by UNESCO and Education International, and is an opportunity to celebrate the teaching profession and to promote the ILO/UNESCO Recommendation ...