Malta
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Measure 100 times and cut once.
— Maltese proverb
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Signing of EU Ministerial Declaration to put Europe as the lead market in 5G
Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation Silvio Schembri, together with other EU Ministers signed an EU ministerial declaration that confirms the willingness of member states to position Europe as the lead market for 5G. The signing took place during an informal meeting of ministers of competitiveness and ...
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Fine for illegal crane less than for throwing a cigarette butt on the ground
Mayors and vice-mayors of Local Councils in Sliema, St Julian’s, St Paul’s Bay, and Zebbug (Gozo) have called on government to increase fines for cranes or other heavy machinery who operate without a permit, and suggested that the current punishment encourages abuse, in comments to The Malta Independent.There were also ...
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The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology to start receiving applications on 24 July
The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology will be receiving applications from new students for its full-time courses beginning in October, from Monday 24 July 2017.MCAST will be receiving applications between 8.30am and noon on the following dates: Monday 24 July for applicants whose surname starts with the letter ...
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Central Bank’s Business Conditions Index edged downward in June
The Central Bank of Malta has just published its latest Economic Update, based on information available up to 18 July 2017.The Bank's Business Conditions Index (BCI) edged down in June, signalling slightly below average activity levels. However, economic sentiment rose marginally during the month, as improved sentiment in construction, industry ...
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Cannabis legalisation may lead to increase in black market heroin, cocaine – Caritas drug expert
The legalisation of recreational marijuana could possibly increase the black market activity of other drugs, according to Caritas drug expert Anthony Gatt. A national discussion on the legalisation of the drug for recreational use was a pledge made in the Labour Party pre-electoral manifesto in the last general elections. The ...
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FIRST: Outside the box - ME Architects is a young firm that has made many promising leaps
You can't find out much about Karl Ebejer and ME Architects online - he prefers meeting new clients by word of mouth. And it's obviously working, as he's landed himself a bunch of worthy projects - both commercial and domestic and in Malta and London - to keep him and ...
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Minister Herrera and Chilean Minister for the Environment discuss ‘Our Ocean’ Conference
Minister for the Environment, Sustainable Development, and Climate Change José Herrera held a bilateral meeting in Chile, with Chilean Minister for the Environment Marcelo-Mena Carrasco.The Ministers discussed important environmental issues of mutual interest, including the collaboration between the two countries in the management of Marine Protected areas, whereby Minister Carrasco explained ...
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President visits the Start-Up Chile Programme in Santiago
As part of the historic state visit to the Republic of Chile, President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca together with Minister for the Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change José Herrera visited the offices of Start-Up Chile in Santiago.Start-Up Chile is the most innovative organisation in Latin America as well as one ...
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Malta ranks 22nd in UN sustainable development goal achievements
Malta ranked 22nd out of 157 countries in respect of UN Sustainable Development Goal achievements, a government statement read."The SDG Index and Dashboards 2017 Report (http://www.sdgindex.org) produced by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network and the Bertelsmann Stiftung, which provides a report card for country performance on the United Nations' Agenda ...
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TMID Editorial: National airline - Back to Air Malta’s core DNA
Maybe only a few have joined the dots.The new Air Malta board of directors brings back components from Air Malta’s historical DNA.Minister Konrad Mizzi is the son of a former high employee of the airline while board member and deputy chairman Ray Sladden is the former financial controller of the ...
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Chamber of Architects says PA ignoring obligations at law
The Kamra tal-Periti today noted "with deep regret" that the Planning Authority persists in failing to consult directly with the primary stake-holders on proposed amendments to the Development Notification Order. The obligation for consultation with the Kamra and with the Chamber of Planners has been entrenched in planning legislation for ...
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Alfred Sant pushes for action to tackle 'societal impact of pain'
Leading experts and top decision makers and stakeholders convened in Malta at the 2017 Societal Impact of Pain Symposium to address this urgent issue and find solutions to help European governments and EU Institutions act and prioritise the societal impact of pain in their policy agenda. The Seminar was hosted ...
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Fostering educated national discussions on controversial issues - Julia Farrugia Portelli
After being elected to Parliament at your first attempt, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has entrusted you with an important portfolio within the OPM. How does that feel?It's flattering, but the fact that we are here means something. It means that we have to work hard to deliver, to act, and ...
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President in Chile: 'I hope visit will open ways to further cooperation'
On the first day of a historic state visit to the Republic of Chile, President of Malta Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca held bilateral talks with President of the Republic of Chile Michelle Bachelet, at the La Moneda Palace, in Santiago. This is the first state visit by a Maltese Head of ...
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PANA committee insists on common rules for Financial Intelligence Units to ensure autonomy
While Malta has been left to digest the claims that a former Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit employee was prevented from carrying out investigations, the European Parliament’s PANA committee led by Werner Langen (above) has come out with a set of recommendations for FIAU’s across member states.The Sunday Times of Malta ...
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‘Unfinished business’ for deputy PM Chris Fearne
Having just taken part in two gruelling election campaigns on a national and party level, the new Deputy Prime Minister, Chris Fearne, says some unfinished business remains before he can take a well-deserved break in August. Mr Fearne, who fended off stiff competition from Finance Minister Edward Scicluna to secure the ...
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EU limits sale of inflatable boats to Libya to try tackle migrant smuggling
The European Union will allow members to restrict sales of inflatable boats and outboard motors to Libya in an effort to stop dangerous migrant smuggling across the Mediterranean. On an initiative by Malta, EU foreign ministers have agreed to allow member countries to ban such exports or supply "where there are ...
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CEO says Mansfield can clinch promotion
Carolyn Radford has been a pivotal figure for Mansfield Town FC since her appointment as CEO back in 2011 at the young age of 29. As the Stags head into their fifth League Two campaign in a row, Ms Radford is optimistic about the club’s chances for promotion. Mansfield were recently ...
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New Deputy Prime Minister Fearne pledges to ‘continue developing’ social structure
Newly-appointed Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne plans to focus on “continuing to develop the country’s social structure, and looking at more logical working times” for parliamentarians, amongst others. The Malta Independent contacted the Minister for Health following his victory in the PL Deputy Leadership race on Saturday. He won the ...
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Discussions on Air Malta collective agreement to resume next week
The discussions on the collective agreement with the various unions involved in the national airline will resume next week, Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi said in parliament this evening.Replying to multiple parliamentary questions by Nationalist MP Claudio Grech and Mario de Marco, former President George Abela will be mediating the discussion ...
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Libyan whistleblower faces criminal charges over claims on medical visa racket and Neville Gafa
The Libyan whistleblower who landed Health Ministry official Neville Gafa in hot water was summoned before the courts to face criminal charges over his claim.Khaled Ben Nasan had alleged that Gafa was the chief architect behind the Libyan medical visa racket which he claimed saw the latter pocket roughly €38,000 ...