Metsola & Dalli state their opinions on Malta’s political climate

Mar 26 2021

Earlier this week, Malta’s political powerhouses Roberta Metsola and Miriam Dalli took to the European and Local Parliament, respectively to voice their opinion on the current political climate climate.

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The politicians took Malta’s current unsettlement in the light of the recent arrests and charges with corruption, money laundering, fraud and much more of people including the former OPM Chief of Staff Keith Schembri.

European Parliament Vice President Roberta Metsola went on to highlight the courage and attitude of Maltese legends such as Oliver Friggieri, Joseph Calleja, Edward Debono and Daphne Caruana, amongst others.

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Melvin Theuma tests positive for COVID-19 after hospitalisation

Mar 25 2021

The pardoned middleman in the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination case was hospitalised with abdominal pain. After undergoing a routine swab test which is carried out on all patients, Theuma was revealed to be positive for COVID-19.

Them appeared earlier in court today testifying in the compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech but asked to be suspended after suffering abdominal pain and asking to sit down whilst testifying. The sitting had taken place in a small courtroom full of people and is understood that Theuma has been vaccinated.

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Reading booms during lockdown

Mar 25 2021

Lockdown has provided more time for people huddled up at home to open up a book and read more. In fact, Bloomsbury Publishing has revised up profits for the second time this year. Calling reading a ray of sunshine during the dark times of the pandemic, Bloomsbury chief executive Nigel Newton stated that February saw an exceptional sales performance for the company.

Lockdown has undoubtedly allowed for a lot more time for experimentation with new hobbies. And it seems that reading has allowed for escapes into fictional worlds when people were asked to stay safe inside. Have you picked up any new titles during this lockdown?

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Prime Minister Robert Abela invites European Parliament leaders to Malta to witness institutional reforms

Mar 25 2021

Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela has stated in a meeting with European Parliament President David Sassoli that Malta has introduced rule of law strengthening reforms and invited him, as well as other leaders, for an official visit to the island. The meeting occurred online and ahead of a discussion in EU parliament on latest developments regarding the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Glad that @MaltaGov achievements and efforts have been well recognised by @EP_President during our discussion held earlier today. Determined to continue delivering unprecedented changes and reforms in #Malta to enhance further the #RuleofLaw – RA pic.twitter.com/N3XvM1Thsk

— Robert Abela (@RobertAbela_MT) March 25, 2021

Robert Abela spoke about the reforms which took place after consultation with the Venice Commission, giving an overview of the actions implemented in the fight against crime and money laundering. The EU parliament recognised, as confirmed in a government statement, Malta’s achievements and efforts in regards to these issues.

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