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Mediterranean ObserverMay 3, 2022

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Italy has removed the requirement for international visitors to complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) to enter the country. As of May 1, Britons travelling to Italy have been able to enter without completing an online form. The UK Foreign Office website states: “From May 1, travellers will no longer be required to complete a […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 28, 2022

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Maltese Minister for the Environment, Energy and Sustainable Development Miriam Dalli said Thursday that the government wage supplement scheme has been extended to the month of May, as well as revealed that the total government investment for the scheme was that of over €720 million. The wage supplement scheme was launched to help recover from […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 30, 2022

Air Malta launches its Summer 2022 flight schedule 125 weekly scheduled services Approximately 1.3 million seats on sale Will resume operations to London Gatwick and Madrid Airports Summer has finally arrived with Air Malta launching operation of its significantly expanded Summer 2022 flying program. The seven-month schedule, which runs from 27th March till 29th October, […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 23, 2022

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The Bank of Valletta Group reported a profit before tax of €80.7 million for the financial year ending 31 December 2021. The Group’s results were announced by Bank of Valletta (BOV) Chairman Dr Gordon Cordina and Chief Executive Officer Rick Hunkin through an online press conference. Financial performance of the Group Profit before tax of […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 22, 2022

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) fully supports calls by travel and tourism stakeholders to end all remaining travel restrictions. Whilst recognizing efforts spearheaded by the relevant national authorities in managing the spread of the pandemic, the reduction of COVID 19 protocols that have taken place to-date don’t go far enough to reflect the […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 15, 2022

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The Malta Business Bureau (MBB) believes in the added value that diversity brings within companies, including at Board room levels. The EU Council today adopted the proposal for a Directive on Gender Balance among Directors on Listed Companies. This important development takes place 10 years after the Directive had been originally proposed by the European […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 5, 2022

Vaccinated visitors to Greece will no longer need to complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) before entering the country from March 15. The announcement was made in a statement published by the country’s Minister of Tourism, Vassilis Kikilias. The statement reads: “On a recommendation by the Experts’ Committee of the Ministry of Health, as of […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 1, 2022

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Spain has reversed plans to prevent international travellers using Covid-19 recovery certificates to enter the country. The European Union had proposed a move to a system based on individuals rather than country of origin, with vaccination or recovery status used to permit entry. The Spanish government was reportedly going to reject the plans and insist […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 8, 2022

Fully vaccinated visitors to Greece no longer have to take pre-departure tests before travelling to the country. But on-arrival tests may still be required in which case those who test positive and their travelling companions will have to self-isolate for at least five days and “until your fever drops”. The Greek government also “strongly recommends” […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 8, 2022

Automobile sales will likely rebound by 7.9% in the European Union in 2022 but remain far below the 2019 level, industry figures showed Tuesday. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) said it “now forecasts that passenger car registrations in the EU will return to growth this year, rising by 7.9% to reach 10.5 million units.” […]

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Europe

Italy drops Passenger Locator Form but extends other Covid rules

Malta | Wage supplements to end in May 2022

Air Malta resumes Gatwick, Madrid flights in summer schedule

Malta | Bank of Valletta announces strong 2021 financial results despite challenges

MHRA backs calls to remove remaining Travel Restrictions

Malta Business Bureau acknowledges the progress on negotiations regarding Gender Balance on Boards of Listed Companies at EU Level

Greece to scrap Passenger Locator Form from March 15

Spain agrees to accept Covid-19 recovery certificates

Greece drops pre-departure tests for fully vaccinated arrivals

EU auto sales likely to rebound this year: Industry

Turkish airports serve 11.6M passengers in April

Mother's Day origins: More than a commercial holiday

Malta to scrap dark red travel list from Monday

Turkish airports serve 11.6M passengers in April

Mother’s Day origins: More than a commercial holiday

Malta to scrap dark red travel list from Monday