Revenue-expenditure shortfall decreases in first half of 2013
In the first half of 2013, the shortfall between recurrent revenue and total expenditure of Central Government amounted to €241.2 million, down from €284.3 million in the corresponding period last...
View ArticleIslamic Turkish thinker exhorts women to stay at home when pregnant
Islamic thinker Omer Tugrul Inancer in a TV program exhorted pregnant women not to show themselves in public, sparking protests from secular Turks and opposition politicians, Hurriyet online reported....
View ArticleWork quarrel lands employee in court
A work place quarrel is set to have serious consequences for Leonard Balzan, 54 of Kirkop, who was arraigned in court for grievous bodily harm. Two employees sustained a work-place feud which, lately,...
View ArticleGovernment condemns assassination of prominent Tunisian opposition member
Government condemned what it described as the shocking assassination of Mohamed Brahmi, a member of the Opposition in Tunisia. This act, which occurred on the 56th anniversary of the establishment of...
View ArticleSecond cliff-diver injured this week in Comino
A second man sustained injuries this week in Comino following a dive from a cliff. A 15-year-old, suffered possible spinal injuries, after having jumped off a cliff at Comino, the Emergency Response...
View ArticleEgypt: Fatal Clashes in Alexandria between pro-army and pro-Mursi camps
Clashes have erupted as supporters and opponents of deposed president Mohammed Mursi came face to face on the streets of Alexandria. The crowds pelted each other with stones in renewed violence in the...
View ArticleFortifications galore at Biagio Steps
[23video id="8479761" token="66928e8366aa13f849ff3dd5252c87a5" width="665" height="374"] What better than to learn about Maltese Fortifications than to visit one yourself. What was known as Biagio...
View ArticleUpdated: Making space for a new fish hatchery
[23video id="8479917" token="352395e80a80e44976bd788e90f510a6" width="665" height="374"] The fish hatchery at Torri San Lucjan in Marsaxlokk could be on its way out, with the setting up of a new one a...
View ArticleUpdated: Sliema Local Council call for urgent discussions with Transport...
[23video id="8480872" token="cd333a955bf738243dbbb5589bff8f76" width="665" height="374"] Sliema Mayor Anthony Chircop in a press conference addressing the parking scheme in Sliema, explained that the...
View ArticleCoalition for the Abolition of Spring Hunting
A Coalition in favour of the abolition of spring hunting has been established. Its objectives are to ensure that spring hunting is brought to an end in Malta as soon as possible. The Coalition will do...
View ArticleHeritage Malta will undertake larger projects following ‘Faith and Humanity’...
[23video id="8480302" token="c2f0f34f85a0015ec46c00cc89b05e52" width="665" height="374"] Over 40,000 persons flocked to visit the ‘Faith and Humanity’ exhibition at the President’s Place, Valletta....
View ArticleNational strategy against poverty and social exclusion by year’s end –...
[23video id="8480873" token="0715ff7e79c3250f0c2c6f91c2c084c6" width="665" height="374"] Education is the key to addressing poverty in Malta, said Minister for the Family and Social Solidarity, Marie...
View ArticleEuropean Move Week to be held in Malta
[23video id="8480921" token="3547907b17ae61129fe8f3793de6d292" width="665" height="374"] For the first time, Malta will be participating in the European Move Week, to be held between the 7th and 13th...
View ArticleYouths on a Mission
[23video id="8480971" token="9f6d084aec89991d67d28c5ae0a76dcf" width="665" height="374"] Nine Maltese youths are about to embark on a mission; heading towards Zambia, South Africa. While the Summer...
View ArticleProvide specialised education services for deaf children early in their years...
[23video id="8481071" token="509653f21fc2a464fbeff5c164214d94" width="665" height="374"] Aiding services should be provided for children in their early ages diagnosed with deafness or hearing loss, in...
View ArticleDisciplinary procedures against four policemen
Following the publications of photos, yesterday, displaying people sunbathing on a dinghy’s belonging to the Police force, four policemen are set to face disciplinary procedures. It was reported that...
View ArticleLucky escape for passenger and driver as car catches fire
[23video id="8481287" token="ae994754b744c3457824b729d45075c2" width="665" height="374"] Two persons can count their blessings, after escaping uninjured in a traffic accident in Triq is-Sebh, Qormi. It...
View ArticleSpain: train driver held by police for ‘reckless manslaughter’
The driver of a Spanish train that derailed at high speed is being held by police, accused of reckless manslaughter. Seventy eight people died. Driver Francisco José Garzon, who was slightly wounded,...
View ArticleMaltese youths in Capocabana
Youths attending the World Youth Day in Brazil are set to base camp tonight at the Capocabana beach. 100 Maltese will join some two millions youths for tonight’s prayer vigil. They will camp also on...
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