06 April 2005

The Web TMFBT Send feedback			Maltese seen unprepared for EU Savings Tax Directive Tonio Fenech estimates 65 per cent tax compliance rate Businesses exasperated by government’s inaction on Lisbon targets Public sector sick leave doubles private Government considers dual retail pricing in euro lead up MEP to present changes in services directive ‘country of origin’ rule Ryanair: no protectionism, just a level playing field GWU to go ahead with first industrial actions on Monday Adopting the euro: now or later? Government plans to reduce port charges by 25 per cent HSBC chooses Malta for European investment branch New Malta-Gozo helicopter service takes off Malta Stock Exchange sees explosive growth Updated laws against market abuse, insider dealing debated in Parliament

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