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Vai alla Scheda Paese »If I fall, pick up the flag, kiss it, and keep on going.
— Omar Torrijos Herrera
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Tax competition could ‘very realistically’ be put in jeopardy – Alfred Sant
PL MEP and former Prime Minister Alfred Sant believes that tax competition in the EU could very realistically be put in jeopardy.The former prime minister was speaking during an interview with The Malta Independent. “There are Commission papers on this. EU Finance Commissioner Pierre Moscovici is for regulating tax competition, ...
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‘PN had duty to sound alarm irrespective of journalist publishing allegations’ - Fenech Adami
The independent media surveys were all showing that the Labour Party was heading for another big win. Did the PN carry independent surveys that showed otherwise?As you know, the surveys were indeed showing that the Labour Party would win. However, we were also aware that the difference in percentage fell ...
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Damage to Malta would have been contained if action was taken against Mizzi, Schembri – Giegold
Greens MEP Sven Giegold said that although he is still very concerned about the tax system in Malta, if credible action had been taken against Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri at the beginning, “I am sure the damage to Malta’s reputation would not have occurred. The people who opened these ...
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Superintendencia de Bancos de Panamá aprueba compra de Balboa Bank
La transacción incluye la adquisición de la casa de valores, subsidiaria del banco.
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TMIS Editorial: Malta and the rule of law: traitors or patriots?
Much has been said in the wake of the Prime Minister’s somewhat anti-climatic appearance before the European Parliament’s plenary session this week that debated Malta and the rule of law in the wake of the Panama Papers. One could have been forgiven for having expected more of the Prime Minister on ...
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Constitutional Court confirms two parliamentary seats for PN, PL says it will fight on
The Constitutional Court this evening decided in favour of the Nationalist Party following a Labour Party bid to not allow it to be granted two additional seats in the wake of the general election.The two seats have been granted due to a constitutional mechanism.In a statement, the PN noted that ...
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TMID Editorial: Hate speech and incitement - Shame on you, Tony Zarb
His Facebook profile currently looks like one that belongs to some raving madman, hell bent on the destruction of those who dare question his beloved leader. But as a former union boss (even if a very controversial one), Tony Zarb is expected to preach unity, not divisiveness. On top of ...
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PL, PN go head to head over two seats in Parliament, Marlene Farrugia testifies
As the Labour Party and the Nationalist Party go head to head over two Parliamentary seats, some big names in the local scene took the stand to testify such as Partit Demokratiku leader Marlene Farrugia and outgoing PN general secretary Rosette Thake.Carm Mifsud Bonnici and Frederick Azzopardi were given two ...
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‘I was not surprised’, PM Joseph Muscat says in reaction to EU Parliament debate on Malta
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat was not surprised by what was said during the MEP debate about the Panama Papers, Malta and the rule of law.Muscat had just emerged from the European Parliament plenary chamber after having defended himself from a barrage of statements made by MEPs from many different parties ...
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TMID Editorial - EP debate on the rule of law in Malta - Note to PM: Strasbourg is not Valletta
Addressing the European Parliament yesterday in a plenary session dealing with ‘the rule of law in Malta’, the Prime Minister cut straight to the point with his interpretation behind the calling of the debate.The Prime Minister said he couldn’t help but note the ‘political narrative’ throughout yesterday’s proceedings, and posited ...
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Greens ask EU Commission to probe Malta ‘anti-money laundering law violations’
The European Greens have asked the European Commission to investigate potential anti-money laundering law violations in Malta, MEP Sven Giegold said today. Addressing a press conference in Strasbourg ahead of a debate about the rule of law in Malta, Mr Giegold said it was worrying that the police failed to act ...
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Watch live: Muscat grilled by MEPs on rule of law in Malta
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat will be facing questions from MEPs during a European Parliament debate on the rule of law in Malta in the wake of the Panama Papers scandal. Summing up, European Commissioner Pierre Moscovici says EU states need to abide by a series of strict rules to combat unfair tax ...
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PM Muscat to face MEPs in Strasbourg today in debate on rule of law
The EU Parliament today is set to discuss Malta in the wake of the Panama Papers, as well as the rule of law.The item on the agenda is listed as: “Council and Commission statements - Panama Papers follow-up and the rule of law in Malta.” Following statements by the Council ...
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Live: Why does Malta still have a minister named in the Panama Papers? - EPP chairman
The EU Parliament is discussing Malta in the wake of the Panama Papers, as well as the rule of law.The item on the agenda is listed as: "Council and Commission statements - Panama Papers follow-up and the rule of law in Malta." Following statements by the Council and the Commission, ...
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Opinion: What does the Nationalist Party stand for? - Tonio Fenech
The only true answer I can give is I don’t know. During this legislature it stood against corruption and for honest politics but beyond that the Party has been left in a vacuum, bringing it to the point of irrelevance. Over the past four years this was the hardest question that ...
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Greens MEP requests EU Commission to check if infringement procedures against Malta should be opened
Greens MEP Sven Giegold, and a few of his colleagues, will be writing to the European Commission requesting that they investigate into whether infringement procedures should be opened against Malta for possible violations in the anti-money laundering directive and the capital investment directive.He said that he cannot vouch for whether ...
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Panama cuts ties with Taiwan, switches to China
Panama and China announced June 13 they were establishing diplomatic relations, as the Central American nation became the latest to dump Taiwan for closer ties with the world’s second-largest economy
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Rule of law in Malta under MEPs’ spotlight
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat will on Wednesday set out to defend his government’s reputation during a European Parliament debate on the rule of law in Malta. The debate will be linked to the Panama Papers leaks involving Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi, who on Friday were re-appointed to the government. Serious questions ...
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Husband of Pilatus whistle-blower backs up claims that his wife wasn’t paid by bank
The Greek husband of the Pilatus bank whistle-blower told the court that his wife did not receive any pay for the work at Pilatus bank.Taking the witness stand, the man said that the bank had given his wife some money, but it wasn't for wages. "She received nothing as far ...
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Lou Bondi - Setting the record straight
In 2013, after more than a quarter of a century in politics and the media, you abruptly withdrew from both. What happened?After Bondiplus was dropped from TVM’ schedule, I invited Simon Busuttil to dinner at our house to see whether I could shift my programme to NET. I made the ...
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TMIS Editorial: The people have spoken, but justice has not
With yesterday’s victory celebration at The Granaries, Election 2017 has officially drawn to an end. The new Cabinet of Ministers will roll up their sleeves and get down to work on implementing the government’s new five-year roadmap, and there will be considerable ground to cover given the proportions of the ...