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Agius Saliba calls for European Commission action to safeguard gaming industry in Malta
The Malta Independent
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MEP Alex Agius Saliba has called on the Commissioner responsible for the internal market, Michael McGrath, to take action against Austrian civil courts, primarily regarding how they are breaching European law in relation to several gaming...
Egyptian Vulture Hugo safely leaves Malta after three days of constant monitoring
The Malta Independent
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Malta witnessed a rare event on Sunday with the arrival of an Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus), just hours before the hunting season opened on 1 September, BirdLife said Wednesday. Thanks to cooperation between the Italian association CERM...
Concerns on possible insider dealing as Greek Bank rallies 70% before HSBC Malta deal disclosure
The Shift
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September 3, 2025
CrediaBank SA shares traded on the Athens Stock Exchange surged inexplicably during the four weeks before the 15 August official announcement by HSBC naming the bank as its preferred bidder for the acquisition of its majority shareholding in...
Majority of Maltese feel country on right track for first time since 2022
Times of Malta
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September 3, 2025
Most Maltese believe the country is headed in the right direction for the first time since 2022, according to a new Eurobarometer survey published on Wednesday. The study found that 52% of Maltese believe that things in the country are going in...
Government continues to show its incompetence on the environment, PN says
The Malta Independent
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The Nationalist Party on Tuesday expressed serious concern about the Labour Government's handling of what remains of Malta's open and green spaces. The recent case at Ta' Qali, where a much-loved picnic area has been covered in gravel, is yet...
Top 10 Cities for Workcations in 2025: From Tokyo to Valletta
Tempo.co
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September 2, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Workers seeking a blend of productivity and recreation have a new top destination. According to the 2025 Work from Anywhere Capitals Barometer by the International Workplace Group (IWG), Tokyo has been named the best city for a...
Implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive in Malta - New Obligations Effective From 27 August 2025
JD Supra - California
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September 2, 2025
[co-author: Lorraine Matthews] The adoption of Legal Notice 112 of 2025—Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions (Amendment) Regulations on 27 June 2025 marks Malta’s first legislative step toward implementing the European Union’s pay...
First 360° mapping of Maltese waters launched through OurOBS Project
The Malta Independent
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Malta has launched its first 360-degree mapping of national waters through the OurOBS (Our OBServations) project, carried out aboard the Italian oceanographic research vessel R/V Gaia Blu. The initiative, led by MCAST in collaboration with the...
Prime Minister Robert Abela visits the SiGMA-EuroMed Expo
The Malta Independent
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Prime Minister Robert Abela visited and toured the SiGMA-EuroMed expo, held this year at the Malta Maritime Hub. The Prime Minister was welcomed by SIGMA founder Eman Pulis and toured through the exhibition halls, meeting participants and viewing...
Exploring International Gaming Licenses: Why More Startups Are Looking Beyond Europe
Coventry Observer
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The world of online gaming is growing fast — and so is the number of new companies wanting a piece of the action. But launching a gaming business isn’t as simple as just building a website and hoping for the best. You need a license. And not just...
Labour MP wants 'Right to Be Forgotten' law for cancer survivors
Times of Malta
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September 2, 2025
A Labour backbencher wants cancer survivors in complete remission to have the right not to disclose their past illness to financial institutions and employers. MP Amanda Spiteri Grech said she will table a private members' bill to introduce the...
Malta’s MEPs oppose EU's ‘chat control’ law
Times of Malta
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August 31, 2025
Several of Malta’s MEPs oppose a proposed EU law to combat child abuse that digital rights activists say could introduce mass surveillance, although the Maltese government remains noncommittal. The law, dubbed ‘chat control,’ was first proposed in...
Persistent threats to human rights defenders in Malta flagged in new report
Times of Malta
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September 2, 2025
Malta continues to face serious shortcomings in protecting human rights defenders, including journalists, according to a new OSCE assessment. Progress was registered in some areas, but the report warns that political rhetoric, legal harassment and...
New report highlights ongoing risks for rights advocates in Malta
The Malta Independent
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September 2, 2025
Malta is still struggling to adequately protect human rights defenders, including journalists, according to a new OSCE review published today. While some progress has been noted, the report warns that political attacks, legal pressure and a lack...
TMID Editorial: Government is sending the wrong message
The Malta Independent
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The government's proposal to regularize illegal development sends the wrong message. The government issued a number of legal notices tied to the planning sector for public consultation. Through them, the government is proposing that illegal...
Science by sea: new luzzu route connects Sliema and Valletta to Esplora
Times of Malta
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September 2, 2025
Visitors will be able to reach Esplora by luzzu by sea, thanks to a new service connecting Sliema and Valletta to the Kalkara-based science museum. The ‘Sail to Science – Luzzu Experience’ was officially launched on Tuesday by Xjenza Malta and the...
'He turned them into political pawns': Why is Chris Martin being booed online? Was he unfair to Israeli fans?
The Times of India
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Coldplay frontman accused of politicizing Israeli fans Coldplay frontman Chris Martin found himself at the centre of a flashpoint on Sunday night after two Israeli women he invited onstage at Wembley Stadium were met with loud boos from sections...
Maltese start-up Melita Airways recruits King Air B200 crew
Ch-Aviation
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September 1, 2025
Maritime entrepreneur Pierre Balzan has announced the establishment of Melita Airways, a new air cargo carrier owned by Melita Marine Group, a maritime services company based in Malta. "We are about to launch our Rolls-Royce/MTU spare parts...
New property platform Darscover aims to simplify rentals and investments for Pakistanis in Malta
Dawn
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September 2, 2025
Darscover offers a modern, multilingual platform to make finding homes and investment opportunities easier for Malta’s growing Pakistani community. A new property platform, Darscover, is set to make finding rental homes and investment...
Maltese delegation participates in Inter-Parliamentary Conference on EU Foreign and Security Policy
The Malta Independent
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A Maltese parliamentary delegation, composed of Carmelo Abela and Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici, attended the Inter-Parliamentary Conference for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy (IPC CFSP/CSDP) in...