Woman hospitalised after car crash in Bahar ic-Caghaq
A woman, 42, has been hospitalised after losing control of her car and overturning onto the rocks by the roadside in Triq il-Kosta, Bahar ic-Caghaq. Details to follow.
View ArticleIsrael says ballistic “objects” detected by Russia radars were part of...
Israel says two ballistic “objects” picked up by Russian radars earlier were part of missile tests it was carrying out in conjunction with the US. Officials told Reuters they were testing an “anchor”...
View ArticleLocal Councils and NGOs participate in Car Free Day
[23video id="8638247" token="285c31dafbccb053b7624a12206e8774" width="665" height="374"] MEPA has allocated €30,000 for 10 local councils and five NGOs, for the hosting of various activities on...
View ArticleBudget will hold no surprises – PM
[23video id="8637768" token="6ab906c44454e3fbee5c5c0c8373f658" width="665" height="374"] Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that the next budget will hold no surprises and will be constructed on the...
View ArticlePM heads towards Ukraine for talks
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat boarded a plane towards Ukraine, where he is expected to hold talks with Ukrainian President Victor Yankukovich and Prime Minister Mykola Azarov. The PM will be...
View ArticleVictimisation by Police corps will not be tolerated, warns PN leader
Victimisation by Police corps will not be tolerated, stressed Nationalist Party Leader, Simon Busuttil addressing his comments in particular to Police Commissioner, Peter Paul Zammit. Dr Busuttil made...
View ArticleLegal hunting deters poachers of protected species – FKNK
The Hunter's Federation, Federazzjoni kaccaturi Nassaba Konservazzjonisti, said that it has again been made evidently clear that legal hunting, and genuine hunters’ presence in the countryside, is the...
View ArticlePM in Ukraine to conclude double taxation agreement
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is in the Ukraine , in a short visit to the capital Kiev. He is expected to have meetings with the Ukranian President Victor Yanikovich and the Prime Minister Mykola...
View ArticleMinister for Finance points to the need to increase productivity
Minister for Finance Edward Scicluna said that the budget for 2014 is planned to maintain continuity, building on what was strong and pruning the weaknesses. Speaking at a pre-budget consultaion...
View ArticleTwo robbers caught red-handed
Two men were arrested shortly after breaking into a residence today in Triq il-Mitħna, Żebbuġ. The men were caught red-handed by the Qormi District Police minutes after they were informed that...
View Article2.2% increase in employment in April
Data provided by the National office of Statistics shows that during April, full-time employment increased by 2.2 % when compared to the corresponding month last year. Administrative data provided to...
View ArticleCall for tenders for IVF treatment
The Government is featuring a call for tenders for the provision of IVF, In Vitro Fertilisation. The call was also made in the Official Journal of the European Union. Government is seeking to provide...
View ArticleCleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro found hanged in cell
Ariel Castro, who kept women captive at his home in Cleveland, Ohio, has died after being found hanging in his cell. Prison officials said he died in hospital late on Tuesday, after prison medical...
View ArticleGrand Lottery revamp underway
A revamp of the Grand Lottery is underway as Maltco Lotteries announced that the ticket price has been reduced to €3 (from €10) and a draw will be held every week from September 13th 2013. The lottery...
View ArticleEducational initiatives to promote cleaner technology will enhance air...
When visiting a new air quality monitoring system at the MCAST Institute of Applied Science the Minister for Sustainable Development, the Environment and Climate Change Leo Brincat said that such...
View ArticleTwo businessmen acquitted of breaching intellectual property rights
Two businessmen were this morning acquitted of breaching intellectual property rights, but were fined €56 for importing electrical accessories without an importation license. Magistrate Consuelo Scerri...
View ArticleTunisian pleading not guilty to threatening wife
Tunisian national Ferhat Bouchhioua, 59, who resides in Qormi was granted bail after pleading not guilty to threatening his wife with a knife. At around 8:30pm on 25 August, the couple had an argument...
View ArticleMalta signs double taxation agreement with the Ukraine
Prime Minsiter Joseph Muscat, Ukranian President Victor Yanikovich and Prime Minsiter Mykola Azarov discussed bilateral relations and concluded a double taxation agreement during a short visit which...
View ArticleUpdated 2: Inquiry opened over death of prisoner
A inquiry has been opened at the Corradino Correctional Faicility after a prisoner was found dead in his cell. The dead man was found at two in the afternoon. A Maltese national, the body of the dead...
View ArticleAirmalta finances continue to improve
Air Malta today announced its financial results for Apr-Jun 2013. The company said in a statement that the results confirm steady financial and operational progress. During this period the airline has...
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