Malta
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Measure 100 times and cut once.
— Maltese proverb
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I will not allow PL to drive a wedge between me and de Marco – Simon Busuttil
Opposition Leader Simon Busuttil this morning said that nobody dictates what agenda is followed by the Nationalist Party, and so “I will not allow the Labour Party to drive a wedge between me and (deputy leader) Mario de Marco.Speaking on the PN radio station this morning, Dr Busuttil said that ...
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Updated: AD, FAA express concern - again - about over-development
During a press conference along Mosta’s periphery, next to Cumbo Tower, Alternattiva Demokratika – The Green Party once more voiced its concern on overdevelopment and the taking up of more agricultural land for this purpose.“The last census held in 2011 had identified that out of 8359 residential units in Mosta, ...
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Minister Chris Cardona ‘sees nothing wrong’ with Mario de Marco advising db Group
Economy Minister Chris Cardona sees nothing wrong with “a seasoned lawyer like [PN Deputy Leader] Mario de Marco” to offer his legal services to businesses, so long as any interests are declared.He was replying to questions by The Malta Independent on the ongoing db Group/PN saga. Dr de Marco has ...
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iGaming salaries in Malta ‘impressive’ but still not as high as other industry hubs
Executive pay within the industry in Malta continues to be competitive and high performers can demand impressive payouts and average base salaries but is still not as high as in other iGaming hubs such as London or Gibraltar, the 2017 Edition of the Boston Link iGaming Salary Survey has revealed.The ...
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Video: Rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry dies at 90
Chuck Berry, rock 'n' roll's founding guitar hero and storyteller who defined the music's joy and rebellion in such classics as "Johnny B. Goode," ''Sweet Little Sixteen" and "Roll Over Beethoven," died Saturday at his home west of St. Louis. He was 90.Emergency responders summoned to Berry's residence by his caretaker ...
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Politicians are encouraging an ‘entitlement attitude’ in the younger generation – MEA President
Arthur Muscat will soon conclude his final term as President of the MEA, however he is concerned about the lack of a good work ethic in the younger generations. “From a good work ethic based on hard work and an appreciation of duties and responsibilities, we seem to be moving ...
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David Casa asks Brussels to express itself on government’s systemic threat to media freedom
Nationalist Party MEP David Casa has asked the European Commission to express itself on accusations that “the Maltese government is directly implicated in a systemic threat to the rule of law and media freedom”.In a European Parliamentary Question, Mr Casa observes that under the EU Treaties, the bloc is founded ...
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Simon Busuttil reflects on what people tell him
It is Simon Busuttil's birthday today.For some reason the two main parties did not hold their usual Sunday morning political activities. Labour had a political activity on Saturday evening and so Dr Muscat gave a brief interview on radio yesterday. Dr Busuttil too gave an interview on Radio 101.In this ...
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INDEPTH: PN considering shifting position on media law – Mario de Marco
Nationalist Party deputy leader Mario de Marco said the PN is considering a shift in its original position on the media law as presented by the government.Interviewed by The Malta Independent online editor Stephen Calleja on INDEPTH, Dr de Marco said that the criticism the PN levelled at what he ...
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‘Simon Busuttil cannot lead united party, definitely cannot lead united country’ – PM
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat believes that while Opposition Leader Simon Busuttil fails to lead a united party, it is a clear sign that he cannot lead a united Malta.Dr Muscat’s comments were made this morning on One Radio. He praised this government for carrying out the ‘unprecedented’ move of fulfilling ...
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Editorial: The merits of a full-time Parliament
Since the allegations that Nationalist Party deputy leader Mario de Marco was embroiled in a conflict of interest between his position in the party and his private work as a lawyer arose, the debate over whether being a Member of Parliament should be turned into a full-time occupation has once ...
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Party financing laws: db Group saga the tip of the iceberg
Accusations of non-existent services rendered by the Opposition’s commercial entity Media Link to Silvio Debono’s db Group in order to circumvent party financing laws on donations could just be the tip of the iceberg.The party financing law, proposed and enacted by the current government, stipulates that no party is allowed ...
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Weekend sports fixtures
National Stadium: BOV Premier League 2pm Tarxien Rainbows vs Floriana; 4pm Sliema vs Birkirkara. Tedesco Stadium: BOV Division One 2pm Fgura United vs Mqabba; 4.15pm Sirens vs Marsa. Centenary Stadium: BOV Division Three 2pm Msida St Joseph vs Dingli Swallows; 4.15pm Żurrieq vs Sta Luċija. Luxol Stadium: BOV Division Three 2pm Ta’ Xbiex ...
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Broadcasting Authority chairperson denies bullying, intimidation tactics
Broadcasting Authority chairperson Tanya Borg Cardona has denied adopting bulying and intimidation tactics against BA employees, which have led to industrial action orderded by the UHM Voice of the Workers.The following are replies to questions sent by The Malta Independent:Do you deny the allegations that “due to your character you ...
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INDEPTH: Mario de Marco insists his legal firm had no say on price of ITS land
Mario de Marco's legal firm provided legal services to companies owned by OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri until January 2014, the Nationalist Party deputy leader said this morning.Dr de Marco was reacting to a story which was published in The Malta Independent print edition today, based on answers he ...
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Minister Carmelo Abela visits refugee camp on Greek island of Lesbos
On behalf of Malta’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Minister for Home Affairs and National Security Carmelo Abela visited the Moria migrant camp on the Greek Aegean island of Lesbos. He was joined by European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos and Greek Minister ...
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EU’s effect on consumer protection - a boon or not?
Dr David Fabri, who has been involved in consumer protection since 1978, spoke to The Malta Independent ahead of the 4th Annual Consumer Law and Policy Conference that was held at the Chamber of Advocates in the Law Court earlier this week.“The role of EU consumer protection legislation is rather ...
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'Flame that never dies' monument at Castille Square
A monument that will "celebrate the Maltese" who played a role for the people to become a nation will be inaugurated at Valletta's Castille Square on May 12, the government said. It said in a statement the monument portrayed the Maltese people's long journey to take destiny into its own hands ...
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More foreign students studying English in Malta
Foreign students attending English language courses at local specialised schools numbered 76,730 last year, equivalent to an increase of 1.6% over 2015. The majority of students attending English language courses in Malta came from Italy (24.5%), Germany (14.2%) and France (11.1%). Together, these accounted for 49.8% of total students. The largest share of ...
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Alfred Pisani is EY’s Malta Entrepreneur of the Year
Corinthia Group chairman Alfred Pisani is the first recipient of EY's first Malta Entrepreneur of the Year award. The accolade means Mr Pisani will be heading to compete in EY's World Entrepreneur of the Year award in Monaco in June. He will be joined by some of the world's key game ...
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INDEPTH: de Marco’s firm provided legal services to Keith Schembri’s companies till 2014
Mario de Marco's legal firm provided legal services to companies owned by OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri until January 2014, the Nationalist Party deputy leader said this morning.Dr de Marco was reacting to a story which was published in The Malta Independent print edition today, based on answers he ...