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Malta
Muscat refuses to 'speculate' on possible Russian spy involvement
Updated 10.40am with Busuttil comments The security services had received both “generic and specific” information on possible Russian retribution over decisions taken by Malta, Joseph Muscat said. However, the Prime Minister insisted he would not speculate when asked by journalists whether he personally believed the revelation that the Egrant story was a ...
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Editorial: Russian red herring for breakfast - Why would Putin want to elect Simon Busuttil?
Yesterday will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the more bizarre days in Maltese electoral history.But before delving into the somewhat murky waters of the Prime Minister’s cloak and dagger, and diplomatically dangerous, assertions about Russia’s nefarious interests in Maltese political affairs one central question needs to be ...
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Analysis - Election Roundup Day 23 - The Spy Who Hates Joseph (with apologies to James Bond)
It had to happen in the same week of the death of Roger Moore, who is arguably the most popular actor to have played the James Bond character (Sean Connery fans will not agree with this).Yes, it had to happen in the same week of Moore’s death that Joseph Muscat ...
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Edward Zammit Lewis second candidate to lay eyes on Deputy Prime Minister’s seat
Minister for Tourism Edward Zammit Lewis is the second PL candidate who expressed his interest in occupying the post of Deputy Prime Minister, a seat which will become vacant as Louis Grech announced his retirement. Earlier this week, Minister for Health Chris Fearne also announced his interest to occupy the ...
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The Forza Nazzjonali manifesto in a nutshell
EconomyIn addition to the numerous proposals the PNPD has already made about the economy, it is proposing that financial regulators such as the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) be made completely independent from government. This would ensure that there is no political interference, ...
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Busuttil pledges to decrease petrol and diesel prices by 5c/litre, electoral manifesto unveiled
The Nationalist Party is pledging to decrease the prices of petrol and diesel by 5c/litre and that Malta’s prices at the pumps will remain below the European average, Party Leader Simon Busuttil announced this evening. Dr Busuttil was speaking at the General Council, in the run up towards next week’s election, ...
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Malta
TMI investigation: Playmobil Malta’s cheap payments to subcontractors leads to precarious work
Playmobil Malta’s cheap payments to subcontractors has led to individuals getting less than half the minimum wage, with some earning as little €1.90 per hour, documents provided to The Malta Independent show. Well-informed and trusted sources, who came forward as a matter of conscience, informed the newsroom that Playmobil Malta ...
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Malta
Celebrating history – An occasion that gives special recognition to Former Presidents of the MIA
The Malta Institute of Accountants has organised an exclusive event to celebrate the Institute’s history. Among those invited for this event were Former MIA Presidents, current Council Members and the Institute’s staff. The scope of this ceremony was to give special recognition to most respected Past Presidents of the Malta ...
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2 more arrested in Manchester; UK blasts US on leaks
British police arrested two more people and searched a new site in Manchester suspected of links to the concert bombing that left 22 people dead, as British authorities complained bitterly Thursday about investigation leaks by U.S. officials.British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to raise the issue of the leaks with President Donald Trump in ...
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Watch: Metro system will cost 2.3 billion euro - PN Leader Simon Busuttil
The metro system proposed by the Nationalist Party will cost 2.3 billion euro, PN Leader Simon Busuttil announced at a press conference unveiling the party's electoral manifesto in Birgu.Dr Busuttil, who was responding to questions from the media, revealed that studies and costings for the proposed under and over ground ...