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It’s Not A Conflict, It’s War, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Tells Malta’s Parliament

In an address to the Maltese Parliament, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reminded parliamentarians that Ukraine is not in the middle of a conflict, but in a full-blown war.  Ukrainian President Zelensky, who addressed Malta’s parliament today via video link, expressed his gratitude to the Maltese people for inviting him to speak.  At the beginning of … Continued

‘Fix The System,’ EP President Metsola Warns At The Institute for Financial Services Conference

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola warned financial services practitioners that Malta’s tax rebate to foreign businesses in Malta can only serve as an incentive for a short time to come. In her speech at the Institute for Financial Services Practitioners’ Annual Conference, Metsola told attendees that “tax is only one element of attractiveness” and that … Continued

Sale Of ‘Golden’ Passports In Breach of EU Law, European Commission Warns Malta

The European Commission has formally warned Malta against the sale of passports, which it states is in breach of EU law.  In a formal letter to the Maltese government, the Commission expressed concerns that the granting of Maltese citizenship – which automatically makes one an EU citizen – for a pre-determined payment or investment, without … Continued

Member States Must Take Action On Golden Passports Schemes Like Malta’s, EU Commission Urges

The European Commission has urged Member States to immediately repeal any existing investor citizenship schemes and to ensure strong checks are in place to address the risks posed by investor residence schemes. This is not the first time that the infamous golden passport scheme has come under fire by the EU. The Commission has always … Continued

Man Jailed In Nigeria For Posing As Maltese Government Agent Trying To Sell Passports

Abiodun Sadiq, a 50-year old travel agent, was jailed for five years in Nigeria after defrauding a man of €40,000 for Maltese citizenship.  He was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission for defrauding Babatunde Emmanuel, from whom he had collected a sum of €40,000 for a Maltese passport, under the pretence that he … Continued

‘Abela Priorities His Wallet’: PN MEP Backs Passport Scheme Ban As PL MEPs Remain Silent On Votes Against

PN MEP David Casa has called out Prime Minister Robert Abela for putting his own interest before that of the country after Labour Party MEPs voted against a European Parliament resolution looking to ban golden passports and visas. Last week, the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of the ban. However, PL MEPs Alex Agius … Continued

European Parliament To Vote On Legislation To Scrap Golden Passports

MEPs are set to vote on legislation which will determine whether or not the so-called ‘golden passport’ scheme will be gradually scrapped by the year 2025. MEPs will vote later today with the results of the vote being announced tomorrow. The passport scheme in Malta was introduced in 2014 to attract wealthy individuals and investors. … Continued

Grech: ‘Roberta Metsola Is Showing Our Prime Minister How Things Are Done!’

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech hailed European Parliamentary President Roberta Metsola, for her stance against the sale of passports to Russian nationals in the wake of the Russo-Ukrainian war. The statement came during a PN event that had Malta Daily journalist Gabriel Mifsud pitch a few questions to the Party leader. When questioned about the delayed … Continued