Malta
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Measure 100 times and cut once.
— Maltese proverb
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As Europe turns 60, how close is its union?
On Saturday, Europe will be marking 60 years of unity and economic integration, which for 500 million citizens has also meant six decades of peace. But on the day, leaders at the Rome Summit will also have an important discussion on the Union’s future, as opposing forces pull it in ...
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Isle of MTV to move from the Granaries
The annual Isle of MTV concert will not be held at the Floriana Granaries this year, the first time in a decade the popular live music show is being relocated, this newspaper is informed. Sources who spoke to the Times of Malta said that this year’s edition of the popular concert ...
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A rainwater reservoir for San Anton Palace?
A rainwater harvesting reservoir first built in 1600 is set to be reinstated at San Anton Palace following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to mark World Water Day. The MOU was signed by representatives of the Office of the President of Malta, the Energy and Water Agency of Malta ...
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Nemea Bank loses its banking licence
The European Central Bank has withdrawn Nemea Bank's licence, in line with a recommendation made by local financial regulators earlier this year. The Malta-based bank, had been put into administration in April last year after an inspection found a series of "serious regulatory shortcomings" at the bank. Deposit withdrawals from the bank ...
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ECB decides to withdraw the licence of Nemea bank - MFSA
The European Central Bank (ECB) has withdrawn Nemea Bank's licence, in line with a recommendation made by the local financial regulator The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) in January of this year. The MFSA has proposed to the European Central Bank the withdrawal of the licence of the Maltese Nemea bank ...
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PN MEPs nominate Malta Band Clubs Association for European Citizen’s Prize
The PN MEPs said in the European Parliament, that "the Malta Band Clubs Association deserves to be the recipient of the European Citizen's Prize because their role in society is eminently that of encouraging good European citizenry." During a PN Delegation meeting, the Maltese EPP MEPs decided to nominate the Malta ...
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Government committed to deliver promise on tunnel between Malta and Gozo - PM
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that the government is committed on delivering the promise with regards to the tunnel, as a permanent link between Malta and Gozo. Dr Muscat however said that this project will take time as a lot of studies need to be carried out before works actually ...
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Update: PN puts forward proposals to help Air Malta. Government reacts
The PN has put forward proposals through which the airline can be "re-capitalised" with €140 million, through local investment and through share options for the airline's employees.The PN also recommends the creation of a training fund for employees.PN MP Claudio Grech said that the PN's proposals were explained in a ...
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EU Leaders to meet in Rome to declare post-Brexit future for Europe
With the UK's official notification of its intention to withdraw its European Union membership just days away, EU leaders are gathering in Rome to declare that "Europe is our common future".The Declaration of Rome, which will lay out a vision for the future of the EU post-Brexit, celebrates the 60th ...
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Updated: Broadcasting Authority situation a ‘constitutional crisis’ – Clyde Puli
PN MP Clyde Puli lashed out at the Broadcasting Authority Chairperson today, arguing that while the chairperson Tanya Borg Cardona is meant to perform her duty impartially, she was also granted a government position of trust. Recently, BA employees launched an industrial action “stopping the Broadcasting authority from fulfilling its ...
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'The most persistent challenge of all is bringing the EU closer to its citizens' - Ian Borg
Parliamentary Secretary Ian Borg said that the biggest and most persistent challenge of all is bringing the European Union closer to its citizens, whilst addressing the EESC Group III Extraordinary meeting in Malta."As a Union we have somewhat failed to communicate to our citizens as - generally speaking - Brussels ...
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President of France Confers the Legion d'Honneur to Tonio Portughese
The President of France Francois Hollande has conferred its highest decoration of the National Order of the Legion d'Honneur to Tonio Portughese in recognition of his long standing career and promotion of the French,European and universal values of dialogue,diversity and tolerance and for his promotion of excellent business and cultural ...
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INDEPTH: Chris Cardona reveals alibi to 'prove' he did not frequent German brothel
A confident Economy Minister and PL deputy leader, Chris Cardona, said that he shall present proof in court to counter the allegation made by journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, that he frequented a brothel and engaged in casual sex while on government and EU work in Germany.Chris Cardona was replying to ...
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Human rights violations in DRC up 30 percent in one year
Source: UN Human Rights Council Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sri LankaThe increase could be explained by two factors: violations related to restricting democratic space and the resurgence of activities of several armed groups, the Human Rights Council heard.Human Rights Council MIDDAY 22 March 2017 The Human Rights Council in its midday meeting ...
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Air Malta should be given same support as low-cost airlines – PN
Air Malta should be given the same support by the government as low-cost airlines, Shadow Economy Minister Claudio Grech said today. Addressing a press conference about the PN's proposals for the airline, Mr Grech said he did not believe Air Malta was operating on a level playing field with the low cost carriers when it came to ...
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Political and 'festa' billboards exempt from planning permission
Political parties and festa organisers have been exempt from needing planning permission under new draft regulations on billboards and outdoor advertising. The Planning Authority said the proposed regulations primarily seek to ensure that the display of outdoor advertisements is of a high design standard that will not have an unacceptable visual ...
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Gvern Alternattiv Nazzjonali Demokratiku
Il-Partit tal-Labour fih żewġ kurrenti:Hemm in-nies li vvutaw għal Malta Tagħna Lkoll illum diżillużi u ttraduti, imbaghad hemm dawk in-nies li jappoġġjaw lil panamacapulco labour li ngħata l-barka u huwa l-għodda ewlenija ta' Joseph Muscat biex jirrendi Malta 'cosmopolitan' jew bill-Malti, Malta fejn il-business jisserva u mhux iservi lil pajjiżna. ...
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Illegal trapping persists; trapper threatens hikers in Gozo – BirdLife Malta
Despite trapping being illegal this time of year, during the past days various active illegal trapping sites were observed around the Maltese Islands by BirdLife Malta (BLM) and the general public, a BLM statement read."Over the weekend, several members of the public who were out enjoying the countryside reported coming ...
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Independent Commission launched by PN leader on party financing holds first meeting
The independent commission launched by the Nationalist Party to look into the party financing situation in Malta met for the first time this morning.The Commission is being led by judge Giovanni Bonello and includes former European Commissioner Tonio Borg and Petra Caruana Dingli, representing the civil society.PN leader Simon Busuttil ...
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Report shows Malta has significant growth potential as a startup ecosystem - MCA
The 2017 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), published by Startup Genome, reports that Malta shows significant growth potential as a startup ecosystem scoring particularly highly in talent and market reach.A Malta Communications Authority (MCA) statement explained that this report is a global collaborative effort to help regions across the globe ...
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BA to spend €105,000 on furniture and IT infrastructure at controversial Valletta offices
The Broadcasting Authority (BA) will spend €105,000 on furniture and IT infrastructure at rented premises in Valletta to accommodate its particular operational requirements.This was confirmed by BA Chief Executive Officer Dr Joanna Spiteri, when contacted by this newsroom.News that the BA will be moving into a new premise in Melita ...