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Malta
Be vigilant: MFSA warning on virtual currencies
The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) has taken note of recent articles in the media referring to virtual currency ATMs and the installation of a first such ATM in Malta. The MFSA hereby informs the public that a virtual currency (also known as cryptocurrency) such as Bitcoin is an unregulated ...
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Malta
Government debt expected to fall below 50 per cent by 2018 – Minister Scicluna
Finance Minister Edward Scicluna described government expectations for public debt to fall below 50 per cent by 2018, providing subsequent governments with ample breathing room to implement policy.He was addressing a pre 2018 budget meeting with the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development. Scicluna focused on the need to ...
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USA Regno Unito Malta
How would a Charlie Gard story unfold in Malta?
The heart-wrenching story of Charlie Gard, the terminally ill British baby whose parents fought for the right to take him to the US for experimental, extraordinary treatment but whose request was denied by the courts, has raised many ethical issues.Charlie Gard passed away on Friday night, just one week shy ...
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USA Malta
Nearly one million tourists visit Malta in first half of 2017 – NSO
Total inbound visitors for June were estimated at 232,193 an increase of 19.4 per cent when compared to the corresponding month in 2016, the NSO said today.Inbound Tourism: June 2017A total of 189,687 inbound tourist trips were carried out for holiday purposes, while a further 21,015 were undertaken for business ...
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Panama
Chamber of Advocates says Busuttil should withdraw comments; PN to request judge's recusal
The Chamber of Advocates this morning said the Opposition Leader should withdraw comments he made on a judge yesterday.Simon Busuttil was reported as saying that a judge – Antonio Mizzi – could not carry out his duties properly because his wife – Marlene Mizzi – is a Labour MEP. Mr ...
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Serbia USA Giappone Spagna Ungheria Malta Montenegro Italia
Interview: Aleksandar Ivovic leads San Giljan domination of waterpolo league
Montenegrin Ivovic is one of the hottest waterpolo players in international waterpolo circulation – probably even the world’s number 1 in this sport at the moment. His powerful right hand drive is a nightmare for any opposition and he is proving this as San Ġiljan TUM Invest dominate the local ...
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Malta
Finance Ministry sets up special task force to look into restaurant tax avoidance
Finance Minister Edward Scicluna said that he is 'fully aware' of the tax avoidance and human resources abuse that is threatening the restaurant industry, which is why he has appointed a special task force to investigate the matter.An interview with restaurateur Julian Sammut published last Sunday exposed in which tax ...
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Malta Italia
Italy focuses on Libya mission to manage migrant crisis
Italy is putting its hopes for managing the migrant crisis on a new, Libya-requested mission to support the North African nation's coast guard after suffering a rebuke by humanitarian groups.Italian ministers were briefing parliamentary committees Tuesday on a mission approved by the Cabinet to deploy the navy to aid the ...
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Germania Malta
Government to launch consultation document aimed to boost financial services sector
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat today said that Cabinet has approved a consultation document aimed at taking the Financial Services sector “to the next level.”Muscat, who was attending a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce Council, said the document will be launched soon.Muscat also spoke of investment in Maltese infrastructure, stating ...
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USA Malta
Work to improve traffic flow in Kirkop tunnel, Gudja Bypass and Luqa
The Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects is carrying out works through Transport Malta, towards adding three new lanes in Aviation Road, improving access from the Kirkop tunnel, Gudja Bypass, and Luqa.Access when travelling to the Malta International Airport will also be improved through this project, the ministry saidThe ...