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Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:36:00 +0100
Bernard Grech challenges Robert Abela: ‘Denounce Joseph Muscat’
PN leader Bernard Grech challenged Prime Minister Robert Abela to “denounce” his predecessor Joseph Muscat, whom he blamed as being the person who led the country onto the FATF’s greylist.Speaking in Parliament on Monday morning abo...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:26:00 +0100
More Covid-19 measures to be relaxed from today
More Covid-19 measures will be relaxed as from today, while no new cases of Covid-19 were reported on Sunday by health authorities.Two people were reported to have recovered, and with no new deaths reported for another day, the number of active cases...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:23:00 +0100
Malta’s percentage of early school leavers highest in EU
Malta had the highest percentage of early school leavers in 2020, figures issued by Eurostat show.The share of 'early school leavers’ is a term that refers to early leavers from education and training (aged 18-24).  The indicator shows the...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:59:00 +0100
Man arrested in connection with importation of drugs
A Canadian man was arrested last Friday in connection with importation, trafficking and aggravated possession of cannabis, the police said Monday.The police said they were informed by the Customs Department that three boxes with 18,000 cigarettes con...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:07:00 +0100
Holidays to Malta 'ruled out' for 12 to 17-year-olds under new vaccine rules - UK report
New Malta travel rules effectively 'rule out' holidays for families with children aged 12 to 17, it has emerged, a report in the UK says.Mylondon.news reports that in an email to a concerned traveller seen by My London, Visit Malta, the official...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:21:00 +0100
Australia battles several clusters in new 'dangerous' pandemic phase
Australia was battling to contain several COVID-19 clusters around the country on Monday in what some experts have described as the nation’s most dangerous stage of the pandemic since the earliest days.Sydney in the east and Darwin in the north...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:02:00 +0100
Man grievously injured in Paola hold-up
A man was grievously injured on Sunday evening in a hold-up in Paola.The police said the incident took place in Antoine de Paule Square at 10pm.The victim, a foreigner aged 46 who resides in St Paul’s Bay, told police that he had been approache...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:30:00 +0100
TMID Editorial: Language - Maltese is alive and well
It was very heartening to see the results of a survey carried out by the National Council for the Maltese Language and the Department of Maltese within the University of Malta in collaboration with the National Statistics Office last week.The survey ...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:25:00 +0100
Tunisian navy rescues 178 migrants, recovers 2 bodies
Tunisian naval forces recovered two bodies and picked up 178 migrants from the Mediterranean on Sunday after the boats transporting them broke down on the perilous crossing from Libya to Europe, a Tunisian Defense Ministry spokesman said.The spokesma...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:30:00 +0100
‘Little did we know at the time what would become of this photo’ - nurses Zammit and Cauchi
A photo of two nurses embracing each other at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic has become a symbol for the difficulties that the health professionals went through to take care of patients who were taken ill because of the virus.The Central Bank ha...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Collective effort needed for Malta to get off grey list ‘as soon as possible’– IFSP
Although the news that Malta has been grey listed by the Financial Advisory Task Force (FATF) is not positive, all stakeholders should come together, share information between them and execute a plan of action so that the country would make it back o...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:47:00 +0100
Belgium edge Portugal, reach quarterfinals at Euro 2020
Belgium stopped Cristiano Ronaldo on one end, and had just enough attacking power on the other.The top-ranked Belgians held Ronaldo scoreless Sunday and held onto a first-half lead to beat Portugal 1-0 and advance to the quarterfinals of the European...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:35:00 +0100
No new cases of Covid-19 reported as active cases fall to 28
No new cases of Covid-19 were reported on Sunday by health authorities.Two people meanwhile have recovered, and with no new deaths reported for another day, the number of active cases now stands at 28.2,227 swab tests were carried out on Saturday, ta...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Muscat’s legacy is a burden for Abela
Eighteen months.These two words were a common thread which linked the speeches that were delivered by the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister last Wednesday.They were addressing a hastily called up press conference after it was announced that Mal...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:30:00 +0100
Economic recovery plan took FATF verdict into consideration – Dalli
The Government is not planning to change any tactics in terms for economic recovery when it comes to enterprises, as it took the Financial Advisory Task Force (FATF) assessment, among other issues, into account when drafting the recovery plan, Minist...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:45:00 +0100
Czechs beat Netherlands 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals
Once the Oranje were shown red, it all went the Czech Republic’s way.So much so that someone other than Patrik Schick finally scored for the Czechs at the European Championship before the striker knocked in his fourth goal of the tournament.Tho...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:19:00 +0100
FATF greylisting ‘was Labour’s fault’ – Bernard Grech
Malta’s greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force last week was “Labour’s fault”, PN leader Bernard Grech said on a Sunday as he moved away from the unity-calling rhetoric he presented in his initial reactions to the deci...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:01:00 +0100
Government wants to get off the FATF greylist as ‘rapidly’ as possible – PM
The Government will continue with its work, as it did prior to the Moneyval result, so that it can get off the Financial Advisory Task Force (FATF)’s greylist as soon as possible, Prime Minister Robert Abela said in an interview on party media ...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 07:13:00 +0100
UK virus cases hit highest since February 5 amid 'grab a jab'
The U.K. on Saturday recorded its most new coronavirus infections since early February as the National Health Service ran a “grab a jab” initiative to further drive up vaccination rates.Government figures showed that another 18,270 people...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Watch: Covid variants will be playing a key role – Vince Marmara
While the number of Covid-19 cases has remained low over the past weeks, one must wait and see what the impact of the virus variants will be, statistician Vince Marmara said in his weekly vlog for The Malta Independent on Sunday. Marmara said the sit...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 17:21:00 +0100
FEATURE: The Holy Infirmary after the Knights
One of the highlights of the Order of St. John’s long stay in Malta was undoubtedly the way they completely revolutionised the local medical scene. This was best epitomised by the Sacra Infermeria, the hospital they built in Valletta, which at ...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100
TMIS Editorial: FATF grey listing: Buck stops with the PM
On Friday, the reasons for Malta’s grey listing by the Financial Action Task Force became clearer. The global anti-money laundering watchdog said that Malta made good progress in this field but, at the end of the day, it was not enough. Malta&r...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 13:46:00 +0100
Ħamrun Lyceum to get a green roof garden in €1 million investment
A green garden which will be open to the public will be installed on the roof of the lyceum in Ħamrun through an investment of over €1 million.  This was announced by Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Planning Aaron...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:14:00 +0100
Football fans fume as PBS blocks Rai TV for Italy match
Football fans were left fuming on Saturday night after the Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) blocked Italian broadcaster Rai for the duration of the European Championships football match between Italy and Austria.Fans hoping to watch the round of 16...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 18:51:00 +0100
Verstappen dominates Styrian GP for his 4th win of F1 season
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has won half of the races this Formule One season.And if that wasn't worrying enough for his rivals, his car keeps getting faster and faster.The championship leader dominated the Styrian Grand Prix on Sunday to win back...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:30:00 +0100
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Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:30:00 +0100
‘Winning is not the only purpose of sport’ - Val Drury
Val Drury was born on 15 January 1944 in Hamrun. He is married to Mary, who was a well known figure and familiar voice on Rediffusion and Radio Malta and has two children, Jackie and Natalie. As is customary with the majority of Basketball players, h...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:45:00 +0100
Paediatricians encourage parents to get their adolescents vaccinated
The Maltese Paediatric Association strongly encourages parents to get their adolescents vaccinated against COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccine, which has been studied and is being used in adolescents aged between 12-15 years, has been shown not only to be...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 07:09:00 +0100
EP vote undermines protection of human life - Doctors for Life
Doctors for Life deplores the attack on the right to life of unborn children and the blatant attempt to undermine the right to conscientious objection by medical professionalsIn a statement, DFL said is troubled to note the recent adoption of the Mat...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:52:00 +0100
Substitutes give Italy 2-1 win over Austria, spot in Euro 2020 QFs
With three exquisite touches of control, technique and finishing, Federico Chiesa ended 95 minutes of Italian frustration.This record-breaking team is off to the quarterfinals of the European Championship with a defense that finally allowed a goal af...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 07:16:00 +0100
Finland sees spike in virus cases from returning football fans
Finnish health authorities have detected a spike in coronavirus cases that has been traced to football fans returning from neighbouring Russia following European Championship matches in St. Petersburg.The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare on S...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 07:28:00 +0100
Crews at Miami collapse site find body, raising death toll to five; 156 still missing
Rescue crews found another body in the rubble of a collapsed 12-story condominium tower near Miami on Saturday, raising the death toll to five as they raced to recover any survivors after fighting back fire and smoke deep inside the concrete and meta...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 07:29:00 +0100
Pharmacies opening today between 9am and noon
Floriana: Chemimart Pharmacy, 14, St Anne Street; Marsa: San Raffael Pharmacy, 247, Qormi Road; Santa Venera: Lantern Pharmacy, Misraħ il-Kebbies; Birkirkara: The Local Dispensary, Kan. K. Pirotta Street; Msida: Mayer Pharmacy, 33, Ta' Xbiex Pro...

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:32:00 +0100
Three new Covid-19 cases, two patients recover
Three new Covid-19 cases were recorded on Saturday, while two patients have recovered, health authorities said.The number of swab tests carried out reached 2,360, for an overall total of 977,462.Active cases climbed by one to 30, while the number of ...

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 09:14:00 +0100
70% of Malta’s adult population fully vaccinated
Seventy per cent of Malta’s adult population is now fully vaccinated, Health Minister Chris Fearne said today.This means that they have received two doses of the Pfizer, Astra Zeneca or Moderna vaccines, or the one dose of the Johnson & Joh...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 21:30:00 +0100
Updated: Malta will recognise UK green passports as of 1 July
Malta will recognise UK Covid vaccine certificates from the 1st of July, a health ministry spokesperson told The Malta Independent.The UK government announced Thursday that British citizens returning from Malta, and people visiting the UK from Malta,...

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 11:19:00 +0100
Fed up of the heat? We have some bad news for you
If you're feeling hot, sweaty and are looking forward to cooler days, well... you might have to wait at least another week.Summer has started with high temperatures, reaching 41 degrees (feel like) today.But this sweltering heat is not expected to su...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:47:00 +0100
Dolberg scores two, Denmark beat Wales 4-0 at Euro 2020
Still riding a wave of emotion, Denmark won again at the European Championship.And they won a big one at a stadium that means a lot to them.The Danes advanced to the quarterfinals at Euro 2020 by beating Wales 4-0 on Saturday in Amsterdam, getting tw...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:51:00 +0100
FATF highlights the three action points Malta needs to fulfill to move off grey list
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has highlighted three points which Malta must fulfil in order to move off the grey list of financial jurisdictions.In a press conference on Friday, meeting president Marcus Pleyer explained that even though good...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:52:00 +0100
Government commits to addressing FATF recommendations in ‘shortest timeframe possible'
The Maltese government has stuck its description of the FATF’s decision to greylist Malta as undeserved, but has committed to addressing the shortcomings raised by the international body in the “shortest time frame possible.”In a st...

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 06:55:00 +0100
WHO: Delta variant is 'most transmissible' identified so far
The head of the World Health Organization said the COVID-19 delta variant, first seen in India, is “the most transmissible of the variants identified so far,” and warned it is now spreading in at least 85 countries.At a press briefing on ...

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:02:00 +0100
Motorcyclist grievously injured in Zejtun accident
A biker was grievously injured on Friday afternoon in a traffic accident in Zejtun, the police said.The accident took place in Ghar Dalam Street at 5.45pm.It involved a Yamaha bike and a Toyota Passo, driven by a 27-year-old woman of Rabat.The biker,...

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:15:00 +0100
Nature Trust appeals for 'responsible' use of beaches
Nature Trust (Malta) is appealing to all beach users at night, to enjoy the beach but use the beach responsibly. While many go to enjoy a nice evening on the sand there are small irresponsible groups that tend to flood the beaches with noise and...

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 09:19:00 +0100
Record-chasing Italy becoming the team to fear at Euro 2020
Italy’s unbeaten streak won’t last forever, and Austria coach Franco Foda is plotting to be the one to stop it.The Italians have become one of the favorites at the European Championship after winning all three of their games in the group ...

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:27:00 +0100
Denmark on the road for first time to face Wales at Euro 2020
After three emotional European Championship matches in Copenhagen, Denmark will next play in a city that Christian Eriksen once called home.The Danes will take on Wales in the round of 16 at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Saturday, a stadium where Eriksen...

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:47:00 +0100
Verstappen takes third pole position of season
Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen maintained his momentum over rival Lewis Hamilton by taking pole position for the Styrian Grand Prix on Saturday.Verstappen became the first driver this weekend to complete a lap below 1 minute, 4 second...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:58:00 +0100
Italy set record for not conceding, then allow a goal
After 19 hours of flawless defending, Italy broke its own world record for not conceding a goal in international soccer.The streak ended a mere 25 minutes later.Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma played the bulk of the record 1,168 minutes, includ...

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 11:13:00 +0100
TMID Editorial: Feeling the heat? Get used to it
It’s been a bit difficult to ignore the fact that Malta, right in cue with the start of summer, is going through an almighty heat wave.With temperatures hitting the 40.2 degrees Celsius mark, Thursday was the hottest day ever recorded in Malta ...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:40:00 +0100
Five new Covid-19 cases found from over 3,000 swab tests
Five new cases of Covid-19 were reported by health authorities on Friday from over 3,000 swab tests.Three people meanwhile have recovered from the virus, while no new deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours.This means that Malta currently has 29 ac...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:47:00 +0100
Face mask restrictions to be relaxed on 1 July; bars, restaurants opening hours extended till 2am
The Health Ministry has confirmed that measures relating to the wearing of face masks will be relaxed on 1 July for those who are fully vaccinated, while bars, restaurants, band clubs, and snack bars will, from Monday, be allowed to remain open until...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:48:00 +0100
Balzan mayor Ian Spiteri steps down ‘for personal reasons’
Balzan’s mayor Ian Spiteri has stepped down from his post for personal reasons.Spiteri announced the news on his personal profile on Friday morning, saying that he was very sad to share the news.He will be stepping down both as mayor and as cou...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:26:00 +0100
12 to 15 year olds to start receiving vaccine invitations from today
Children aged between 12 and 15 years old will start receiving their Covid-19 vaccine invitations as from today, Health Minister Chris Fearne announced on Friday.They are the latest cohort to start receiving the jab after the vaccination programme wa...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:17:00 +0100
Airlines say new UK travel rules cause vacation uncertainty
Airlines and holiday providers on Friday expressed frustration with the U.K.’s plans to ease travel restrictions, saying uncertainty about how and when the new rules will be implemented make it difficult for people to book summer vacations.The ...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:31:00 +0100
Four dead, 159 missing in Miami building collapse
159 people were still unaccounted for Friday, a day after an oceanside condominium building collapsed into a pile of rubble, and searchers combing through a twisted, shifting pile of concrete and metal feared the death toll of at least four could go ...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:17:00 +0100
Malta on UK green list, but visiting Brits still need to quarantine for now
Malta may have been placed on the UK’s green list on Thursday, but British people visiting Malta still have to quarantine, at least for the time being.This is because Malta currently only recognises vaccination certificates issued by the Maltes...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 07:07:00 +0100
Updated: MHRA forecasts a 'steady recovery' this summer for the tourism sector
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) said it expected a steady recovery in the tourism sector this summer.Welcoming the news that Malta has been added to UK’s green list, MHRA President Tony Zahra stated that, &ldq...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 07:44:00 +0100
Maltese businesses do not deserve a grey listed country – Chamber of SMEs
Maltese businesses do not deserve a grey listed country, the Chamber of SMEs said Friday.It was reacting to reports that Malta has been placed on the grey list by the Financial Action Task Force.The fact that Malta has carried out an impressive level...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:16:00 +0100
Knife-wielding man robs Birkirkara lotto booth
No one was injured in an armed hold-up that took place in Birkirkara on Friday but the robber fled with a wad of cash. The case took place at a lotto shop in Triq Dun Filippu at around 9:45am, the police said.The assailant, wearing a mask and armed w...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:07:00 +0100
Motorcyclist grievously injured in three-vehicle collision in Luqa
A motorcyclist was grievously injured on Friday in an accident involving two other cars.The accident took place in Triq l-Ingiered in Luqa at around 9:15am, the police said.The casualty, 29, from Luqa, was riding a Ducati Monster.The motorcycle was i...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:33:00 +0100
Repubblika takes ‘corrupt’ Electrogas contract to court, demands refund for consumers
Civil society NGO Repubblika has filed a constitutional case asking the courts to declare that corruption in the Electrogas contract is leading consumers to pay extra on their energy bills. It is also asking the court to order that consumers be refun...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:49:00 +0100
Updated: UK adds Malta to green travel list, only the fully vaccinated will be allowed into Malta
The United Kingdom has added Malta to its green travel list, with the British government revealing the news on Thursday night.The Maltese government responded with a statement on Thursday night stipulating that only those with a vaccination certifica...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:56:00 +0100
Malta was the hottest place in Europe yesterday
With a maximum temperature of 40.2 degrees celsius, Malta was the hottest place in Europe on Thursday.An image posted by popular Facebook page Maltese Islands Weather, which is known for its expert insight into the weather in and around Malta, showed...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:20:00 +0100
TMID Editorial: Grey listing - The road ahead
The global financial watchdog’s decision to grey list Malta on Wednesday came as no surprise to anyone. The writing was on the wall. Despite the government’s best efforts to lobby in Malta’s favour, and despite the positive reforms ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:39:00 +0100
Standards czar says he cannot investigate complaint on Rosianne Cutajar’s oranges gift
Commissioner for Standards in Public Life George Hyzler has said that his office cannot investigate a complaint against PL MP Rosianne Cutajar over bags of oranges which she handed out as gifts because the matter is under investigation by the police ...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:54:00 +0100
As airport gets busier, here are some tips to make your travel experience smoother
As more people scratch the itch to travel, the check-in and welcomers’ halls at Malta International Airport are becoming increasingly busy.Passenger numbers have, in fact, already increased by 20 per cent since the reopening of tourism on 1 Jun...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:05:00 +0100
40 people scammed out of €50,000 in 24 hours
Another 40 people have fallen victim to email or SMS scams, with scammers pulling just over €50,000 out of the bank accounts of these victims in just the last 24 hours.Police said in a statement that it was receiving record amounts of reports of...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:40:00 +0100
Three new Covid-19 cases found
Three new Covid-19 cases were reported by health authorities on Thursday.Two people, meanwhile, have also recovered from the virus.  With no new deaths recorded in the last 24 hours, the number of active cases currently stands at 27.2,271 swab t...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:02:00 +0100
Mario Azzopardi compares ‘nauseating’ Pjazza to Orwellian, Stalinist ‘propaganda’
Labour Party exponent and diehard Mario Philip Azzopardi has described the party’s primetime political show ‘Pjazza’ as “nauseating” to the point that it follows the propaganda style famously mentioned in George Orwell d...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:57:00 +0100
PN MEPs, Agius Saliba vote against controversial Matic report; Engerer votes in favour
Three Maltese MEPs have voted against a report which calls on member states to protect and enhance women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights, and labels total bans on abortion as human rights violations.PN MEPs David Casa and Roberta Me...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:27:00 +0100
PN ‘reserves the right’ to take all appropriate action against Edward Scicluna
The Nationalist Party ‘reserves the right’ to take all appropriate action against the Governor of the Central Bank, Edward Scicluna, “including asking for his resignation or filing a motion of no confidence in parliament,” Opp...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:45:00 +0100
7,000 to get second AstraZeneca jab earlier than planned
The health authorities will be administering the second AstraZeneca dose earlier than planned to 7,000 people “as a precaution against the Indian Delta variant”, the Malta Independent is informed.People who received the first dose and who...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:57:00 +0100
97% consider Maltese as their first language – survey
97% of adults with Maltese citizenship consider Maltese as their first language, a survey published on Thursday revealed.The survey, which saw the participation of 1,025 people between the ages of 18 and 80, was carried out by the National Council fo...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 07:04:00 +0100
UEFA abolishes away-goals rule in club competitions
The away-goals rule was abolished Thursday by UEFA after 56 years as a fundamental way of deciding matches in its European club competitions.The move was often proposed in recent years by club coaches who felt an idea from the 1960s was no longer rel...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:19:00 +0100
Gaffarena loses appeal on Old Mint Street property expropriation
Marco Gaffarena has lost an appeal he had filed over his attempt to force the sale of part of an Old Mint Street Property, which was part of an expropriation scandal.The government had paid the businessman €1.65 million for part-ownership of the...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:26:00 +0100
Government announces €12 million in schemes for enterprises which remained closed during pandemic
Three new schemes to help businesses which were forced to shut their doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic have been announced by the government.The three schemes, which are part of the government’s economic recovery plan, will together see an inv...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:53:00 +0100
Health authorities issue list of precautionary recommendations to deal with high temperatures
As the temperature continues to rise, the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate has advised the public on the importance of taking the necessary precautions to stay healthy and avoid adverse consequences from the effects of the heat."It...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:28:00 +0100
Impunity, corruption, FATF decision exposing lives of many to great risk - Repubblika
The impunity and corruption that characterised the political scene and Maltese institutions over the past years, as well as the decision by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to grey list Malta are exposing the lives on many families to great ris...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:47:00 +0100
What should I know about the delta variant?
What should I know about the delta variant?It’s a version of the coronavirus that has been found in more than 80 countries since it was first detected in India. It got its name from the World Health Organization, which names notable variants af...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:16:00 +0100
263,400 people were in employment in first quarter of 2021 - NSO
During the first quarter of 2021, the Labour Force Survey estimates that 263,400 people were employed, 1.1% less when compared to the previous year, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said.In a statement issued on Thursday, the NSO said that this a...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Strikers search for goals, wing backs shine at Euro 2020
Kylian Mbappé scored the most goals in France last season, and Harry Kane did likewise in the Premier League.It’s not just the fact that neither Paris Saint-Germain nor Tottenham won their leagues that links them. Nor the fact that both ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:54:00 +0100
British travel industry urges swifter reopening of sector
The U.K.’s travel industry held a day of action Wednesday, pressing the British government to allow more quarantine-free travel and provide cash-strapped businesses with much-needed financial support.Hundreds of industry workers, including trav...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:39:00 +0100
Malta greylisted by FATF as lobbying efforts prove futile
Members of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) have voted to grey list Malta in a vote taken during a plenary session on Wednesday. The move, which has been widely expected, could have negative consequences on Malta’s financial services and ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:35:00 +0100
Watch: FATF grey listing 'undeserved' and 'unjust' - Prime Minister
The FATF’s decision to grey list Malta was “unjust” and “undeserved,” Prime Minister Robert Abela said this evening. Addressing a press conference alongside Finance Minister Clyde Caruana, Abela said he would have prefer...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:39:00 +0100
Grech calls for setting up of national task force to put Malta back on FATF white list
Opposition Leader Bernard Grech called on the government to work with the opposition by setting up a national task force with the goal of placing Malta back on the FATF white list as soon as possible. Following reports made by the media regardin...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:17:00 +0100
'Scary' Sydney virus cluster blamed on delta variant grows
 Sydney was going through one the “scariest” times of the pandemic as a cluster of the highly contagious delta variant infects more people, an Australian state leader said on Thursday.New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian said s...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:29:00 +0100
Biker grievously injured in Msida collision
A motorcyclist was grievously injured on Thursday morning when the bike she was on was involved in a collision in Msida.The police said the accident took place at 3am in Tal-Qroqq Street.It involved a Peugeot Kisbee bike and a Citroen C1, driven by a...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:11:00 +0100
TMID Editorial: Euro 2020 - Of skin colour and surnames
In 1978, Viv Anderson became the first black footballer to play for England. It was a huge breakthrough and, when it happened, the English media had given it great importance. Anderson earned 30 caps over the following 10 years.Anderson’s prese...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:52:00 +0100
Pietà restaurateurs plead not guilty in money laundering case linked to Debono
The police have charged Keith Testa, 29, and accountant Carlos Dimech, 27, in their personal capacity and as directors of Pietà Marina Caterers Ltd which operates the restaurant Onda Blu in Pietà, in connection with suspected ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:35:00 +0100
Reactions: Grey-listing a 'terrible auto-goal for the Maltese economy' - MEA
The news that Malta has been grey listed by the Financial Action Task Force has dealt a devastating blow for the Maltese economy which will stretch its resilience to its limit, the Malta Employers' Association said.Unlike the COVID pandemic, this cri...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Euro 2020: Line-up for round of 16 completed
The line-up for the round of 16 at the European Championship has been completed with some standout matches.England will play Germany at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday and defending champion Portugal will face top-ranked Belgium in Seville on Sunday.World...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:25:00 +0100
Goretzka keeps Germany in Euro 2020 after draw with Hungary
The second-half subs saved Germany’s day at the European Championship.Leon Goretzka scored in the 84th minute after Timo Werner’s shot was blocked following a run through the defense from Jamal Musiala.That gave the Germans a 2-2 draw wit...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:29:00 +0100
Ronaldo scores 2 penalties to take a step closer to scoring history
Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals are adding up fast, and they are taking Portugal deeper into yet another tournament.Ronaldo scored two penalties Wednesday to help the defending champions secure a 2-2 draw with France and give the team a spot in the r...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:19:00 +0100
Apap Bologna opts for right to silence on most questions; mum on closeness with Muscat, Zammit Lewis
In a grilling during a Public Account Committee (PAC) meeting where barely any answers were provided, Paul Apap Bologna, a former Electrogas director, remained mum when asked whether “he plays table tennis” with former Prime Minister Jose...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:43:00 +0100
No new Covid-19 cases found, as one person recovers
No new cases of Covid-19 were reported by health authorities on Wednesday.One person meanwhile has recovered from the virus, and with no deaths recorded over the past 24 hours, Malta currently has 26 active cases.1,692 swab tests were done on Tuesday...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:31:00 +0100
Malta ‘could’ be added to UK green travel list tomorrow – British media
Multiple media outlets in the United Kingdom are reporting that Malta could be one of two destinations added to the UK’s green travel list as early as tomorrow.First reported by The Times and later picked up by the Independent and the Mirror, a...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:19:00 +0100
Family businesses can benefit from up to €15,000 to address succession planning
Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Miriam Dalli has launched a new scheme to support family businesses in Malta by providing them the opportunity to hire professionals who can help them draw up a strong succession plan. ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:13:00 +0100
Consumers spend €3 million in government Covid-19 vouchers
Economy Minister Silvio Schembri said that €3 million worth of vouchers have already been used by the Maltese public since the scheme was introduced on 7 June.The second voucher scheme was introduced by the government to encourage public spendin...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:49:00 +0100
Court finds human rights violations against transplant patient sentenced for cannabis trafficking
The Court has found human rights violations against Christopher Bartolo, a kidney transplant patient who was sentenced to a five-year jail term in 2017 for trafficking cannabis.Under its jurisdiction as a Constitutional Court, the First Hall Civil Co...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:36:00 +0100
32-year-old arrested after police find over €100,000 worth of drugs
A 32-year-old man from Valletta was arrested by the police for suspected drug trafficking.The man was arrested by the Drug Squad, assisted by the Rapid Intervention Unit.After days of surveillance, the police on Tuesday stopped a vehicle on Triq Borg...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:30:00 +0100
Lewandowski, Poland out of Euro 2020 with 3-2 loss to Sweden
Robert Lewandowski had just headed the ball off the crossbar twice in as many seconds when it landed back at his feet.Standing right in front of Sweden's goal, surely the world player of the year couldn’t fail to score again? Incredibly, he cou...



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