Author: Maltese Herald
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Food inflation persisting in Malta: HICP for February static
According to the latest statistics by NSO, the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices remained flat for February at 2.3%, however this was only because several items such as information technology came down in prices while the regular inflationary pressures on food, beverages and restaurants are still increasing. Inflation slowed down in Europe and Malta at…
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Malta Ranger Unit launches petition to create new Police Environmental Protection Unit in Gozo
The NGO Malta Ranger Unit, which currently overseeing the management of the Majjistral Nature and History Park in Mellieħa have launched a petition to Parliament to create a new Police unit dedicated to environmental crimes in Gozo. Malta’s Police have an Environmental Protection Unit which as of now is only active in Malta but not…
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The EU forces Ukraine to re-open the Druzhba pipeline
The European Union is forcing Ukraine to re-open the Druzhba pipeline after pressure by Hungary’s President Viktor Orban who insisted that his country can not survive without Russian oil. The pipeline was re-opened despite protests by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky who said that re-opening the pipeline would be the equivalent of lifting sanctions. Viktor Orban…
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The fading lustre of Dubai
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is under attack by Iranian drones and missiles. The airport (footage below), and civilian buildings have been targeted along with the US military installations across the UAE. The attacks have prompted a wide exodus of expats who have lived in Dubai for its generous tax concessions and on which…
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Vigil for Daphne Caruana Galizia renews call for truth and justice
Yesterday evening, activists from NGO Repubblika, and members of the public gathered once again at the Great Siege Square in Valletta on 16 March for the monthly vigil in memory of Daphne Caruana Galizia, renewing calls for truth, justice and accountability nearly nine years after her assassination. Addressing the gathering, activist Manuel Delia said that…
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Europe has no interest in an open ended war – Kaja Kallas
Following the EU Council meeting held earlier today in Brussels, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas gave a brief and reiterated Europe’s position on the ongoing war in Iran. Vice-Commissioner Kallas said that Europe is not interested in an open ended war and called for de-escalation. Iran is waging a war against the global economy she…
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Foreign Minister Ian Borg says Malta requested EU Council to keep “risky ships” away from European shores
Speaking after a European Council meeting, Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg announced that he has requested the EU Council to work to ensure that risky vessels are kept away from European shores. Referring to the Russian shadow fleet, with one of its vessels currently drifting offshore outside Maltese waters after…
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Opposition Leader Alex Borg proposes a reduced VAT rate for catering establishments
Speaking yesterday in Isla (Senglea), Opposition Leader Alex Borg has pledged to reduced VAT for catering establishments from 15% to 7%. Restaurant owners in Malta have been requesting VAT tax relief due to inflationary and price pressures. The Minister for Finances Clyde Caruana is against the VAT exemption and said that lowering the rate to…
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British citizen who spied for China was Maltese government consultant
The British press broke the story earlier today about David Taylor, who has been charged in court in the United Kingdom on accusations of spying for China. New details about the case have since emerged, including that Taylor worked for the Maltese government during the Labour administration in 2017. Initial local press reports state that David…
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Moldova declares environmental emergency: Russia keeps striking Ukraine with drones and kills another civilian
The President of Moldova Maia Sandu has announced that the Russian strike on the Novodnistrovsk hydroelectric power-station caused an oil leak into the Dniester River. The Ukrainian power-station was struck during a wave of Russian missile and drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure across Ukraine last week. The facility, located on the Dniester River near the…
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Canada joins Nordic Countries in collective commitment to protect the Arctic territories
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney joined the leaders of the Nordic countries in Oslo where the leaders issued a joint statement on the collective security of Arctic territories. The meeting brought together the leaders of Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland, who discussed the growing importance of the Arctic region amid increasing competition between major…
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No deal with France over Strait of Hormuz: IRGC in control and want to win the war
France has failed to achieve concession from Iran to allow European ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement published following talks, French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated that France is not involve in the war in Iran and that the Strait of Hormuz should be re-opened as soon as possible. According to…
