Malta
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Measure 100 times and cut once.
— Maltese proverb
-
Watch: Easter egg surprises are all in their making
As soon as the Lenten sacrifices have been suffered, most people, especially those with a sweet tooth, heave a sigh of relief and invest their waist inches in figolli, Easter eggs and other delicacies. Easter eggs can be easily purchased from shops but little do people know the laborious process behind ...
-
We used 100 per cent of EU funds, says deputy PM
The government used 100 per cent of the nearly €1 billion in EU funds allotted for the previous funding period, Deputy Prime Minister Louis Grech said today. Addressing a press conference, Dr Grech said that when elected to government in 2013, the current administration had found that only 30 per cent ...
-
Malta has fast internet but struggles with digital skills, EU index finds
Malta ranks above the European average when it comes to fast broadband and e-government services but many local citizens still lack digital skills, an annual study by the European Union has found. This year's Digital Economy and Society Index found that Malta's score for 2016 was above the EU average, with ...
-
The Wailers, Krokus and Procul Harum confirmed for Rock’n Malta series of concerts
Arts Council Malta today announced a new cultural initiative to add to its already busy calendar. As of this year, the Council will be organising a series of rock concerts spread over a number of months featuring foreign and local artists. Falling under the auspices of the Festivals directorate within ...
-
Greed wins, heritage loses - Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar
Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar said it is in favour of the sensitive conversion and re-use of heritage buildings, however there is a clear line between re-use and outright greed. When the authorities responsible for the protection of our heritage and environment support these speculators’ greed, they become personally responsible for ...
-
Government manages to absorb 100% of EU funds allocated to Malta
The government has managed to fully absorb the funds allocated to Malta by the European Union. This was announced this morning by Deputy Prime Minister Louis Grech, who together with Parliamentary Secretary for EU Funds Ian Borg, addressed a press conference giving details on the funds allocated used.Mr Grech said ...
-
By working together we can tackle global challenges – EU Commissioner at Malta University Debate
“Terrorism, migration, climate change, protectionism, and a feeling of mistrust between the people and their national governments or EU institutions are the biggest challenges the EU is facing” European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström told the audience at a student debate which took place in the Arts Lecture Theatre at ...
-
Editorial: All are wrong, ECHR, Kevin Aquilina, except the minister
Unfortunately, the direct screening of Parliament seems to be reducing the amount of parliamentary coverage from the pages of the papers.Hence, while those who can follow the sittings on television or on a PC, get the full direct impact, those who only follow news on the papers or online news ...
-
‘Still necessary to question people caught with a joint’ – minister
It was still necessary to question people caught with a joint for the police to find out where they got the drug from, Justice Minister Owen Bonnici said today. Asked about the effectiveness of the government’s drug reform law given that people caught with small amounts of cannabis were still being ...
-
Court awards termination benefits to teachers after finding breach in collective agreement
A court has ordered Ms Marlene Tua, as the principal of Garendon School in Zebbug, to pay three teachers a full-year’s salary as stipulated by a clause in the collective agreement between the school and the Malta Union of Teachers.Maria Antonia Agius, Mary Azzopardi and Carmen Micallef Grimaud had been ...
-
Marsa murder: defence questions link between victim and accused
Testimony continued to be heard this morning in the case of 25-year-old Sylvester Farrugia who was found dead in the early hours of the morning on 12 February, with the defence questioning any links between the victim and the accused.Deniro Magri, 27, from Marsa, is accused of killing Mr Farrugia, ...
-
Air Malta: Painful decisions need to be taken even if new investment comes in – minister
Tourism Minister Edward Zammit Lewis yesterday described to The Malta Independent the current situation at Air Malta as “works in progress” and said talks were underway with a number of interested parties but warned that a positive outcome would still come with “painful elements.” A few weeks back The Malta ...
-
Nigerian players suffering in Malta
Footballers have been advised against joining two clubs in Malta’s 12-team Premier League after evidence emerged of poor treatment of foreign players, including youngsters from Nigeria and the United States, AFP reports. FIFPro, the World Footballers’ Association, said in a statement that players who recently signed contracts with Mosta and ...
-
OSCE Freedom Representative to hold more talks on new media law
Dunja Mijatović, Representative on Freedom of the Media at the OSCE has welcomed several proposals in Malta's new proposed media law but called for further talks on provisions such as the registration of website editors and limitations on protection of sources. The OSCE Organisation on Security and Cooperation in Europe conducted ...
-
Finance Minister Edward Scicluna 'disappointed with ferocious attack' on Malta’s financial sector
Finance Minister Edward Scicluna has struck out at recent news reports, and expressed his disappointment at criticism of Malta's financial services sector, which is being "ferociously and unfairly attacked."He said that Malta's tax regime, Igaming sector and financial sector must be defended. "I will not stay telling the opposition about ...
-
Drug addict to be repatriated after serving 7-year jail term
A Sicilian national with an expensive drug habit has been handed a seven-year jail term after he admitted to multiple charges of theft and damage to third party property exceeding €100,000 in value. Carmelo Ciranna, 41, committed nine cases of aggravated theft and several others of damage to third party property ...
-
EU survey shows strong economic optimism in Malta
The government has hailed an EU-wide survey showing business optimism at its highest in Malta. The survey, commissioned by the European Commission, shows the index of economic sentiment in February at 115, the highest among EU states, and, the government said, 25 per cent higher than in February of the last ...
-
Panama in Luxembourg: more open and transparent – Arnold Cassola
Alternattiva Demokratika chairman Arnold Cassola said that the fact-finding mission the PANA committee will be embarking upon in Luxembourg will be a more open and transparent exercise than the one which took place in Malta last week.Tomorrow and Friday the PANA committee will be travelling to Luxembourg for their fact ...
-
10 place loss in corruption index ‘not an indicator’ of good governance – outgoing MEA president
A loss of 10 places in an international corruption index is not an indicator of good governance, outgoing Malta Employers Association president Arthur Muscat said during the association’s annual general meeting yesterday.In his address, Mr Muscat commented on particular local issues, as these are affecting the work environment in which Employers have ...
-
Lax password security practices flagged in NAO cyber security report on 10 government entities
The National Audit Office (NAO) has issued an IT Audit report on cyber security across Government entities, and found a number of issues.The principal aim of this comprehensive report was to evaluate the level of adoption of selected cyber security controls across ten Government entities, namely: Malita Investments p.l.c.; Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology; Malta ...
-
Report praises progress in health sector but obesity still massive problem
The Health Systems in transition (HiT) review praised government's ability to vastly improve the health care sector but maintained that sustainability, obesity (of which Malta is the highest in Europe), diabetes and HIV remain principal issues in the industry's development. The HiT series consists of country-based reviews that provide a ...