11 May 2005


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Free for all as retailers deviate from fixed Euro exchange rate
James Debono
The Central Bank may have set the Lira-Euro exchange rate at a fixed level upon entering ERMII but retail outlets are still not obliged to convert prices to Euro utilising the Bank’s rate, The Malta Financial and Business Times has learned.
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Notaries want self-regulation enshrined in law
Julian Manduca
The Notarial Council wants self-regulation of its profession besides changes to the law that would make notaries responsible for their searches and advice as to the title to property, The Malta Financial and Business Times was told yesterday
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European Parliament votes on working time directive today
Matthew Vella
The European Parliament will today vote on a revised working time directive, with the controversial ‘opt-out’ clause expected to be scrapped, that is, the right for workers and employers to opt out of the maximum 48-hour week and work beyond the limit.
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