Israel rockets hit Jamraya facility in Damascus
Israeli rockets have hit an army research centre near Damascus, Syrian state TV has reported. Witnesses heard huge explosions near the Jamraya facility, and residents told the BBC that nearby military...
View ArticleDeputy speaker Evans Arrested For Rape And Sex Assault
The Deputy Speaker, Nigel Evans, has been released without charge after being arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault of two men. The 55-year-old Conservative, a prominent gay rights...
View ArticleBusuttil most likely to get the two thirds of councillors’ votes
Dr Simon Busuttil is set to succeed Lawrence Gonzi’s at the helm of the Nationalist Party, when now he will be the sole candidate in the race to obtain two thirds of the councillors votes in the second...
View ArticleFormer Justice Ray Pace found dead
Former Justice Ray Pace has been found dead at his home this morning. Reports indicate that no one else is believed to be involved in his death. 54 year old, Dr Justice Pace resigned from the bench...
View ArticleTornado tears across Northern Italy
A tornado sows destruction across Northern Italy. Amateur videographers filmed the twister ripping through the Emilio Romagna region on Friday. Twelve people were injured, while hundreds of buildings...
View ArticleMdina Greeks Gate blocked
The Greeks gate in Mdina was this morning not accessible for some hours after a vehicle crashed into its walls. The car was being driven by a 65 year old woman who unfortunately found herself trapped...
View ArticleUndeclared horse meat found in food products – Environmental Health Directorate
[gallery ids="39235,39232,39234,39233"] The Environmental Health Directorate within the Superintendence of Public Health in collaboration with the Veterinary Services Department is informing the public...
View ArticleMinister Brincat to promote tree safety
Minister Leo Brincat has announced the setting up of an ad hoc committee to safeguard trees. Speaking to the media this morning, Minister Brincat said that the government is committed to stop the...
View Article‘25% complain on time keeping’ – Minister Mizzi on Public Transport
[23video id="8108428" token="c64a1bdea0f147491b5c62fccae28164" width="665" height="374"] The majority of complaints against ARRIVA, 25%, involved time keeping, Minister for Transport, Joe Mizzi said...
View ArticlePlans underway for development of Maritime centre – Minister Cardona
[gallery ids="39267,39268"] The Government is set to publish an international expression of interest for the development of a maritime centre, in Marsa, announced Minister for Tourism and...
View ArticleIncrease in expenditure on Social Security Benefits in first quarter – NSO
During the first quarter this year, expenditure on Social Security Benefits increased by 1.9%, mainly due to higher outlays on Pensions in Respect of Retirement and on the Contributory Bonus....
View ArticleBook relives Misrata Liberation
[gallery ids="39282,39272"] The unfolding of events which led to the eventual liberation of Misrata, as witnessed by foreign media, are discussed in detail in a book 'Misrata: a new name'. The book,...
View Article‘€5 million of EU funds up for grabs, till year’s end’ – PS Ian Borg
Parliamentary Secretary (PS) for EU funds, Ian Borg, said that in the coming weeks he will set up a service so that private companies will be assisted in getting EU funds. While visiting Construct...
View ArticleMalta ranks 37th on Press Freedom scales
Norway is the place for greatest freedom of the press while Turkmenistan and north Korea are the least free. This information was published in the World Press Freedom report this year, which places...
View ArticleArctic ocean ‘acidifying rapidly’
The Arctic seas are being made rapidly more acidic by carbon-dioxide emissions, according to a new report. Scientists from Norway's Center for International Climate and Environmental Research monitored...
View ArticleGiulio Andreotti passes away
Former Italian Prime Minister , Giulio Andreotti passed away, aged 94. He served as the 41st Prime Minister of Italy from 1972 to 1973, from 1976 to 1979 and from 1989 to 1992. Apart from PM, he served...
View Article€26.5 million pre-tax profit for Go plc
Go plc has registered a €26.5 million pre-tax profit for 2012. This includes a €15.1 million profit from core operations. Go Chairman Deepak Padmanabhan described the year as difficult and challenging...
View ArticleWorld Asthma Day message homes in to better control of the condition
Today is World Asthma Day.World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. World Asthma Day 2013 will take...
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