SPED document approved by Parliament does not conform to objections made by eNGOs - FAA Thursday, 9 July 2015, 10:15 Last update: about 12 years ago Contrary to what was claimed by Government, the SPED document approved by Parliament does not conform to the objections made by the eNGOs, Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar said. In a...
Police catch man close to shop that had been forced open, another escapes Thursday, 9 July 2015, 09:56 Last update: about 12 years ago The Hamrun District Police early this morning arrested a man who was acting suspiciously clse to a shop which was then found to have been broken into. The police were informed that two men were...
Labour pleased that Malta bucking the trend on pensions by improving them Thursday, 9 July 2015, 09:48 Last update: about 12 years ago The Labour Party said that Malta was bucking the trend in Europe as it was discussing how to improve pensions, while the rest of the continent was seeking how to restrain them. In a statement...
General government expenditure in Malta at 43.8%, up by 1.6% on previous year Thursday, 9 July 2015, 09:12 Last update: about 12 years ago The Malta Business Weekly In 2014, general government expenditure in Malta stood at 43.8%. This was revealed by Eurostat in a raft of figures published on Tuesday. As percentages go, this was below the European...
Parliamentary session finishes at 3am as Opposition takes stand 'in favour of environment' Thursday, 9 July 2015, 06:14 Last update: about 12 years ago Yesterday's parliamentary session dragged on till 3am this morning as the Opposition chose to exercise its right to call a division each time a vote was being taken to "send the message that there is...
Government attempting to close Mepa demerger debate before consultation ends - de Marco Wednesday, 8 July 2015, 21:01 Last update: about 12 years ago PN deputy leader Mario de Marco said that the Mepa demerger consultation process is an insult to civil society and a sham. “The government has come to realise that it is obliged to...
Renegotiation of IIP contract gave Henley and Partners higher commission, fewer responsibilities Wednesday, 8 July 2015, 20:38 Last update: about 12 years ago John Cordina The renegotiation of the contract with Henley and Partners to reflect changes to the controversial Individual Investor Programme saw the company receive a "marginally" higher commission on...
Falzon claims land swap was made on eve of election during previous legislature Wednesday, 8 July 2015, 19:49 Last update: about 12 years ago Duncan Barry Parliamentary Secretary Michael Falzon reiterated that he was not involved in the expropriation of part-ownership of a property in Old Mint Street but said he would rather wait for the outcome of the...
MIMCOL CEO resigns after being ‘kept completely in the dark’ about administrative matters Wednesday, 8 July 2015, 19:34 Last update: about 12 years ago John Cordina The CEO of the Malta Investment Management Company Ltd (MIMCOL) and of Malta Government Investments Ltd (MGI), Vince Mifsud, has resigned after claiming that he was being kept "completely in the dark"...
Eurozone meeting aftermath: Malta will not accept any Greek debt ‘haircuts’, PM assures Wednesday, 8 July 2015, 19:24 Last update: about 12 years ago Duncan Barry Prime Minister Joseph Muscat today assured parliament that Malta will not accept any debt ‘haircut’ proposals from Greece. “There is no way Greece’s debts will be...