Category Archives: Malta

Press Releases & News from Malta distributed via EuropaWire

Ericsson to modernize and expand Melita network as it moves towards 5G

Leading Maltese network service provider, Melita, selects Ericsson to modernize and expand its network and prepare for 5G Next-generation services and capabilities to significantly improve user experience Agreement includes Ericsson Radio System (ERS); modernization and expansion of Ericsson virtual Evolved … Read the full press release

Central Bank of Malta and General Workers Union representing the Bank’s non-clerical employees agree on more flexibility in work arrangement

Valletta, Malta, 07-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Central Bank of Malta and the Professionals, Finance and Services (PFS) Section of the General Workers Union (GWU), representing the Bank’s non-clerical employees, have today signed a collective agreement covering the period 2016 to … Read the full press release

Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) approves ten new loans worth EUR 810 million for social projects

NICOSIA, 19-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (16 June 2017), at its meeting held in Nicosia, the Administrative Council of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) approved ten new loans worth € 810 million. This brings the total amount approved for … Read the full press release

Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB): EUR 29 million loan for social housing in Malta

NICOSIA, 19-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ —  The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) approved a € 29 million loan to support social housing in Malta. The project will benefit socio-economically disadvantaged groups by providing them with access to affordable housing. As housing … Read the full press release

European Banking Federation (EBF) held its Executive Committee and Board meetings in the Central Bank of Malta

VALLETTA, Malta, 09-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Central Bank of Malta hosted members of the European Banking Federation (EBF) which held its Executive Committee and Board meetings in Malta on the 4th and 5th May 2017. Dr Mario Vella, Governor and … Read the full press release

Central Bank of Malta signs 2016-2019 collective agreement with Union Ħaddiema Bank Ċentrali (UHBC)

VALLETTA, Malta, 09-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Central Bank of Malta and the Union Ħaddiema Bank Ċentrali (UHBC), representing the Bank’s clerical and executive employees, have today signed a collective agreement covering the period 2016 to 2019. The agreement aims to … Read the full press release

Malta Joins Forces with GENE to Promote Global Education in Europe

BRUSSELS, 25-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Malta has become the most recent European country to participate in GENE – Global Education Network Europe. The island joins 25 other European countries who are united in their efforts to achieve better outcomes, shared … Read the full press release

Central Bank of Malta to distribute informative booklet ‘The Euro – An informative guide’ to all households

The Euro – An informative guide VALLETA, MALTA, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In the coming days the Central Bank of Malta will be distributing to all households an informative booklet entitled ‘The Euro – An informative guide’. This easy to follow … Read the full press release

Central Bank of Malta Quarterly Review: macroeconomic impact on extension of hotel heights; income tax reductions and study on hourly labour costs

Valletta, Malta, 18-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Central Bank of Malta has published the second issue of its Quarterly Review for 2015, which analyses recent economic and financial developments in Malta and abroad. The Review also carries a number of analytical … Read the full press release

EU Council: extra time given to member states to pay exceptionally high additional contributions to the EU budget

Brussels, 19-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Member states that have to pay exceptionally high additional contributions to the EU budget as a result of the annual revision of their VAT and GNI data may request to defer their contributions until 1 September of … Read the full press release

The Central Bank of Malta to host permanent exhibition of the works of Victor Pasmore within the Bank’s premises at the Polverista Conference Hall

Valletta, Malta, 22-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Central Bank of Malta has signed a collaborative agreement with the Victor Pasmore Foundation for the setting up of a permanent exhibition of the works of Victor Pasmore within the Bank’s premises at the … Read the full press release

Swiss National Bank announced the fourth gold agreement between central banks in Europe

Zurich, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Swiss National Bank (SNB), the European Central Bank (ECB), the central banks of the euro area (Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain) … Read the full press release

Central Bank of Malta and MaltaPost launch numismatic silver coin and silver stamp commemorating 50th anniversary of Malta’s Independence

Valletta, 15-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On Wednesday 14 May 2014, the Central Bank of Malta and MaltaPost launched a joint product consisting of a numismatic silver coin and a silver stamp, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Malta’s Independence. This product also marks … Read the full press release

GFI Software announced it enhanced the network performance monitoring capabilities and other features of GFI Cloud™

Durham, N.C., U.S., 18-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GFI Cloud gives SMB IT admins greater visibility into server and workstation performance, allowing them to address issues beforeproductivity suffers GFI Software™ today announced that it has enhanced the network performance monitoring capabilities and other features … Read the full press release

Central Bank of Malta released H1-2013 euro banknote counterfeiting data

15-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In the first half of 2013, the number of counterfeit euro banknotes reported to the Central Bank of Malta amounted to 877 pieces. Consequently the overall quantity of counterfeits withdrawn from circulation from January to June 2013 … Read the full press release

MIDDLESEA ASSIST alcanza un acuerdo en Malta con el importador exclusivo de Toyota e Hino motors

19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MIDDLESEA ASSIST ha firmado un acuerdo en Malta con la firma Michael Debono Limited, importador exclusivo de vehículos Toyota e HINO en el país, para proveer a sus usuarios de Extensión de Garantía de 3 a 5 … Read the full press release

Induction programmes for new teachers in the EU are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States

Brussels, 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Induction programmes designed to offer personalised support and advice for new teachers are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States (Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and the UK) … Read the full press release

OLAF Statement following press reports of Court proceedings in Malta

19-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Throughout the investigation, all interviews were carried out in full accordance with OLAF procedures and legal requirements, in the presence of two or more investigators. In accordance with these procedures, all persons interviewed were given the … Read the full press release

OLAF issues press notice to clarify allegations about its investigation concerning the former Commissioner Dalli

1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This is an expanded version of the OLAF Press Notice originally published on 21 March. OLAF is issuing this expanded notice in order to respond to further unfounded allegations and misrepresentations of facts relating to the case … Read the full press release