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COVID-19: Commission provides guidance on EU passenger rights AviationCOVID19 MeasuresShipping, Yachting and TransportTourism, Leisure & Hospitality

COVID-19: Commission provides guidance on EU passenger rights

Following the introduction of various measures across Member States due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including travel restrictions and border controls, passengers and transport operators are having to face cancellations and delays in transport. The European Commission has published the Interpretative Guidelines on EU passenger rights regulations in the context of the developing situation with Covid-19 (hereinafter referred to as the "Guidelines") to ensure that EU passenger rights are applied consistently across the EU Member States. The Guidelines cover the rights of passengers when travelling by air, rail, ship or bus/coach, maritime and inland waterways, as well as the corresponding obligations…
Joshua Chircop
9th April 2020
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Return to Malta by Sunday, 12th April, 2020 COVID19 MeasuresImmigration

Return to Malta by Sunday, 12th April, 2020

Return to Malta by Sunday, 12th April, 2020On Tuesday, 7th April, 2020 the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs issued a statement urging Maltese nationals who are still residing abroad to make their way back to Malta by no later than Sunday, 12th April, 2020.With the increasing spread of the COVID-19 virus, coupled with the numerous lockdowns of airports abroad, the Maltese government has stated that Maltese nationals should return back to Malta via Frankfurt Main or via London Heathrow.Those who choose to return are to send their flight itinerary, together with a copy of their passport biometric page, to…
Julian Fenech Adami
8th April 2020
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Further Changes to Identity Malta Agency and the Expatriates Unit COVID19 MeasuresImmigration

Further Changes to Identity Malta Agency and the Expatriates Unit

Further Changes to Identity Malta and ExpatriatesIn view of the constant developments which are taking place due to COVID-19, many measures have been taken both on a national and global scale to help prevent the spread of the novel corona virus. Identity Malta have also taken the necessary measures in the interest of public health and to help minimize the spread. Non-EU NationalsOne of the main measures taken by Identity Malta is that it has completely stopped all work permit applications until further notice. However, certain exceptions to this rule are applicable.Work permit applications may be split up into two:…
Julian Fenech Adami
8th April 2020
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Current Measures for Birth and Death Registrations COVID19 MeasuresImmigration

Current Measures for Birth and Death Registrations

1. Birth RegistrationAs from Monday 6th April 2020, parents can register their new-born's birth by post, without having to visit Identity Malta's offices. In the case of birth registrations, one of the parents, or both in the case of a child who was born out of wedlock, should notify the birth of that child.Parents are advised to first contact the Public Registry Unit on localnotifications.pubreg@gov.mt and then send the following documents by registered mail to The Public Registry Office, Local Notifications Section, Evans Building, Merchant's Street, Valletta. Filled in Declaration for Notification of Birth Form; The original Certificate of Birth…
MamoTCV
8th April 2020
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Conflicting Judgments in Relation to the Notion of ‘the Insurer Concerned’ Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Conflicting Judgments in Relation to the Notion of ‘the Insurer Concerned’

Is an insurer entitled to avoid paying third party victims of an accident in cases where the said insurer obtains a declaration from a Court that the policy which was issued in favour of the policy-holder is null and void under Chapter 104 of the Laws of Malta, or is an insurer still obliged to paythird parties in such cases as the insurer concerned under Subsidiary Legislation 403.13? This question was tackled by the Court of Appeal in the case Middlesea Insurance plc today Mapfre Middlesea plc vs Emanuel Ciantar et which was decided on the 27th March 2020.The Court…
Christine Calleja
6th April 2020
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Malta’s €350 million State aid scheme approved by the Commission Antitrust, Competition and TradeCOVID19 MeasuresLegal Updates

Malta’s €350 million State aid scheme approved by the Commission

On 2 April 2020, the European Commission approved Malta's State aid scheme to support the local economy amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The scheme has an estimated budget of €350 million to enable public guarantees on loans to support the Maltese economy as it navigates through the current situation. It will also help businesses cover their liquidity needs.The Maltese government notified the scheme under the EU State aid Temporary Framework that was put into effect on the 19 March 2020. In approving the scheme, the European Commission acknowledged that this measure is necessary, appropriate, and proportionate in line with State aid…
MamoTCV Advocates
6th April 2020