Malta against removal of tax exemption on aviation and shipping fuels

Finance Minister Edward Scicluna said that while changes are required to the Energy Taxation Directive removing the tax exemption would have negative repercussions on Malta

Land reclamation can’t solve construction waste crisis, PD says

The Democratic Party said it was worrying that Malta ‘still lacks a strategy on construction sustainability’

[WATCH] Government downplaying Moneyval report repercussions, Delia insists

The PN leader said the Opposition will be keeping the government on its toes, in order to make sure that the recommendations presented in the report are acted...

The PN leader said the Opposition will be keeping the...

Air Malta’s new Airbus neo will be able to provide onboard WiFi

Chairman Charles Mangion said the airline was investing in a better customer...

Chairman Charles Mangion said the airline was investing in...

Church school educators to be given laptops following agreement with government

An agreement between the Church and the government will see €2.1 million allocated for educators to be provided with the same facilities provided in state...

An agreement between the Church and the government will see...

Updated | Mizzi: Air Malta will seek alternatives to fly to New York in absence of pilots’ agreement

Tourism Minister Konrd Mizzi said that agreeing to pilots’ demands would amount to state aid and was not even acceptable under EU law

Tourism Minister Konrd Mizzi said that agreeing to...

Rigorous checks saw MFSA refuse a quarter of applications in first half of 2019

Malta Financial Services Authority says Moneyval recommendations already implemented or a work in progress

Malta Financial Services Authority says Moneyval...

[WATCH] Malta to be Manchester United’s official destination partner

The three-year agreement will see Malta featured on the club’s website, magazine issues, television station and mobile application

The three-year agreement will see Malta featured on the...

[WATCH] PN calls for political responsibility over ‘shocking’ Moneyval evaluation

The Nationalist Party called on the government to stop ignoring reports compiled by respected institutions and to stop undermining the country’s...

The Nationalist Party called on the government to stop...

Gżira mayor’s anger after trees are stolen: ‘You have to be a dumbass and stupid’

Conrad Borg Manche vents his anger and frustration after trees planted by schoolchildren in the locality are stolen

Conrad Borg Manche vents his anger and frustration...

FIAU seeks higher penalties for practitioners in breach of anti-money laundering rules

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit has implemented 90% of the recommendations made by Moneyval in a critical report on Malta’s fight against money...

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit has implemented...

Balzan Pride flag burned during the night

The Balzan local council said it was shocked by the ‘hateful act’

The Balzan local council said it was shocked by the...

[WATCH] Equality plan includes IVF leave entitlement and gender-neutral police uniforms

Equality minister hopes gender equality strategy can lead to change in mentality

Equality minister hopes gender equality strategy can lead...

Uninterrupted flows on upgraded Regional Road removes accident black spots

Major upgrade of Regional Road and seven junctions adds two lanes on principal Malta north-south route

Major upgrade of Regional Road and seven junctions adds two...

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Proposed changes to Ta’ Qali planning policy published

The review of the policy seeks to designate the site as a ‘quality...

The review of the policy seeks to designate the site as a...

Children of same-sex couples often feel invisible in the classroom

Rainbow Families Network gathering hears how children feel they are made to lie...

Rainbow Families Network gathering hears how children feel...

Updated | Moneyval: Malta must step up investigation and prosecution of money laundering

Council of Europe: Malta should step up its efforts to investigate and prosecute money laundering as well as to strengthen its supervisory system

Council of Europe: Malta should step up its efforts to...

Social groups critical of PN’s opposition to new rent law provisions

Social activists disappointed that the Malta Developers Association and the Nationalist Party ‘are opposing rules for basic decency in rent’

Social activists disappointed that the Malta Developers...

Vaccination should be a condition for work permits, public health professionals say

The Malta Association of Public Health Medicine has called for the implementation of a 'comprehensive' national vaccination strategy that reflects...

The Malta Association of Public Health Medicine has called...

Tuna laundering: Maltese lobby pushed away by Fuentes in Spanish case

Maltese tuna lobby appeals court’s refusal to give it representation,...

Maltese tuna lobby appeals court’s refusal to give it...