Surprise raid at Corradino yields no drugs but a rich find of electronics
Surprise inspections at Corradino Correctional facility yielded a rich find of electronics. Home Affairs ministry issued a statement saying that surpries random inspectiosn were being carried out at...
View ArticleCourt hears verbal slideshow of Matthew Zahra’s murder
During the compilation of evidence of the murder Matthew Zahra, the Court today heard how the 27-year old was assassinated in cold blood because of blackmail and usury. Jason Galea, 39, of Birzebbuga...
View ArticleLevel of emissions at the Family Park was never at a worrying level –...
Sustainable development minister Leo Brincat said that the Marsascala Family Park was closed to the public following the advice of experts, until a technical problem in the plant was repaired. He said...
View ArticleNo bending – bendy buses to remain suspended pending magisterial inquiry
Transport ministry has announced that the bendy buses will remain suspeded from service for the time being. The decision was taken following the report on the recent spate of fires on the bendy buses,...
View ArticleBooby-trapped into paying more for services rendered – Court Hears
This morning, Court heard how a prostitute’s client has his wallet stolen after he agrees to pay to stay staring at woman’s breasts. Prostitute Donna Camilleri, 26 was remanded in custody after...
View ArticleVince Farrugia resigns from GRTU helm
GRTU has accepted Director General Vince Farrugia's request to retire from his position. Mr Farrugia wrote to the GRTU Executive Council expressing his desire to relinquish his position after 20 years...
View ArticleMV Goldstar was on the way to Libya
The Tanzania registered ship Goldstar which was carrying 30 tonnes of drugs was on the way to Libya when it was consumed by flames. TVM is informed that the nine crew members currently in the Italian...
View ArticleFifteen arrested at Corradino drug party
A police media statement has confirmed media reports that fifteen persons were arrested for drug possession or drug trafficking Sunday. One person was arraigned Monday and jailed for three years after...
View ArticleAlternattiva brands IVF proposal in government tender as discriminatory
In light of the tendering process started by the government in connection with IVF, AD - The Green party reiterated its position that IVF treatment should be offered to anyone who needs it without...
View ArticleMinister calls for equity in tax enforcements
The pre-budget public consultation process started yesterday evening as Minister Edward Scicluna said that the Budget will propose funds for a reform in the justice system including the creation of new...
View ArticleMalta v Bulgaria live on TVM2
Malta's second match in a span of four days is scheduled for tonight at the National Stadium. Ghedin's players will be again in action this evening this time facing Bulgaria in another World Cup 2014...
View ArticleAre you happy? Quite, say the Maltese, Very, say the Danes
The Danes have reason to break open the champagne. According to the UN sponsored World Happiness Report 2013, they are the happiest Nation on earth. They are closely followed by Norway, Switzerland and...
View ArticleRegatta special programme to be broadcast tonight
The Victory Day Regatta of 2013 has made history since it was the very first time since the introduction of the Aggregate Shield way back in 1955 that two teams have claimed equal honours. As it has...
View ArticleAugust slightly warmer than average says Met Office
Malta's Meteorological Office said that Malta’s average maximum temperature throughout August was 28.7°C, slightly warmer than the mean for the past 30 years. The lowest recorded temperature was 19.6°C...
View ArticleCouple draws claws over housecats
Couple draw claws over housecats, as the Court hears of the reasons why a man dented his partner's car. Fifty-one yer old Theodisio Badacchino was arraigned in court for damaging his girlfriend's car...
View ArticleJudgement on suitablity of two members of Justice Commission in Farrugia...
Madam Justice Anna Felice is expected to pass judgment on whether two members of the Commission for the Administration of Justice should abstain from hearing the impeachment case against Mr Justice...
View ArticleSyria agrees to hand over Chemical Weapons
Syria has accepted a proposal to put chemical weapons under international control, a Russian news agency has reported. Interfax quoted Syria's foreign minister Walid al Moualem as saying: "We held a...
View ArticleScores dead in Guatemala bus crash
At least 43 people including several new born babies have been killed after a bus plunged off a steep cliff in western Guatemala, officials have said. Rescue workers said the bus, which plunged off of...
View ArticleAsk, Participate, Choose – EP election campaign starts today
Ruth European Parliament today launced the official start tot he 2014 EP elections through and information campaign to raise awareness among European Citizenry. The campaign is aimed at going beyond...
View ArticleJazz fans have field day at Xlendi
In the past few days, jazz music attracted aficionados of this type of music to Xlendi Bay in Gozo. The Gozo Jazz Festival was organised by the Ministry for Gozo and the cultural evening was well...
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