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Panama
Tabling of MPs’ financial declarations is a must
The Association of Former Members of Parliament yesterday presented a number of proposals, including the suggestion that the financial statements of MPs should not be tabled in Parliament unless the 'Auditing Ombudsman' finds discrepancies.We could not disagree more with this proposal. We believe that it is both undemocratic and opaque.As ...
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Malta
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has withdrawn Nemea Bank's licence, in line with a recommendation made by the local financial regulator The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) in January of this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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USA Malta
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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Spagna Malta
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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Malta
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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Malta
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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Malta
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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Ungheria
A Budapest Tavola Rotonda dal tema "Il Futuro dell'Europa"
Organizzata dalla nostra Ambasciata a Budapest, di concerto con il Ministero degli Affari Esteri e del Commercio d'Ungheria, una Tavola Rotonda dal tema "Il Futuro dell'Europa”.L’evento ha avuto ampia eco e notevole partecipazione di pubblico - rappresentato dalla gran parte della comunita'...
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Francia
Francia, mancato il target di riduzione del deficit nel 2016
(Teleborsa) - La Francia nel 2016 ha sforato il target di deficit, riportando un rapporto deficit/PIL del 3,4% anziché del 3,3% previsto. Lo ha confermato l'ufficio statistico francese...
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USA Canada Singapore
Canada trade agency picks Singapore for Asia gateway
SINGAPORE - Canada's trade finance agency is launching its first global branch in Singapore as the country steps up efforts to boost business ties with Asia following the withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal.