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Update 3 - Many localities briefly without electricity after Delimara power...
Large parts of Malta and Gozo were without electricity for some time this morning after a fault in the old part of the Delimara power station. Power went out at 8.45 a.m. The affected areas were parts...
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'Star' killer's effective jail term converted to suspended sentence
Alfred Vella, 45 of Birzebbuga, who had been convicted of killing the dog popularly known as Star has had an effective three-month jail term converted into a three-month jail term suspended for two...
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Burmarrad apartment damaged in blaze
An apartment in Burmarrad was badly damaged by a fierce fire this morning. Eyewitnesses said they could see flames from the windows and balcony of the property, which was empty at the time. Much of...
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Migrant was ‘severely humiliated’ on a bus
The African man who was dragged off a bus by two Arriva employees was scared and humiliated, a witness has told The Sunday Times of Malta. Malicia Dabrowicz, a 33-year-old Polish expat, was returning...
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‘I want to know who killed my mother...’
Almost 30 years after an unidentified driver ran over his mother and dragged her along the road for about a kilometre, Gaetano Sammut is still searching for justice – and is now reaching out to the...
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Updated - Muscat calls on Busuttil at PN headquarters - leaders call for less...
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Opposition leader Simon Busuttil have agreed that their two parties should hold open-agenda meetings every two months. The two leaders had a meeting at PN headquarters...
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Thrilled Gianluca may seek Eurovision return, but not next year
Gianluca Bezzina was thrilled last night after Malta placed eighth in the Eurovision Song Contest, the best result since 2005 when Chiara came second. He told Eurovision.tv after the show that he just...
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‘I trust everyone and no one’
He runs a vast portfolio that will be largely responsible for giving the Labour government its visible deliverables. Transport Minister Joe Mizzi tells Kurt Sansone why he is the hands-on type. Soon...
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Calleja: The day will come when a Maltese lifts the Eurovision trophy
Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja believes the day will come when a Maltese will lift the Eurovision trophy. Writing in his blog, Malta's most successful singer, Calleja said that Malta had a brilliant...
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Updated - Large crowd welcomes Gianluca
Updated - A large crowd of people packed the airport arrivals lounge this morning to give a hero's welcome to Gianluca Bezzina on his return from the Eurovision Song Contest, where he placed eighth...
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Former ministers, parliamentary secretaries received €1.6m in pay raises,...
Ministers and parliamentary secretaries in the old government received a total of €1.67 million in controversial pay rises but refunded €299,566, according to a reply to a parliamentary question. The...
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PL accuses Busuttil of hiding the truth on ministerial pay raise and refunds
The Labour Party this afternoon accused PN leader Simon Busuttil of not having told the truth during the electoral campaign when he knew that the then ministers and parliamentary secretaries had not...
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EC president sticks to decision on Dalli
European Commission president José Manuel Barroso has stood by his decision to ask former Commissioner John Dalli to step down, despite the “media speculation” over the EU anti-fraud probe that led to...
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Matthew, Eliza most popular names last year
Matthew and Eliza were the most popular names given to newborns in Malta last year. The National Statistics Office noted that a 1.2 per cent drop in live births was observed during the year when...
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Scicluna says Malta 'not being believed' in talks to avoid excessive deficit...
Finance Minister Edward Scicluna complained once more when speaking before a parliamentary committee today that in the government talks aimed at persuading the European Commission not to put Malta...
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Lucky escape as floor caves in at abandoned property
A section of the ground floor of an abandoned property in St Julian's collapsed into the basement this afternoon. The incident happened at about 3 p.m. at Tal-Kirxa hill. Informed sources said a...
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Minister does not rule out means tests for services to the elderly - review...
The Social Policy Minister did not rule out the introduction of means tests for services to the elderly when replying to a parliamentary question yesterday. Nationalist MP Mario Galea asked the...
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Guidelines on consultants' salaries published
The government has issued guidelines for the pay given to consultants engaged by the various ministries. The guidelines were tabled in Parliament yesterday by the prime minister. They provide that the...
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McDonald's Malta unveil biggest restaurant
McDonald’s has unveiled a new two-storey flagship restaurant incorporating also a McCafe’ at the Tigne’ Seafront, Sliema. A seating capacity of over 260, including outdoor seating and a large terrace...
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Weather stations warn of strong gale, high waves
The MIA Met Office and maltaweathersite, a private meteorological weather station, have warned of a strong gale and high waves tonight. The MIA Met Office said a Force 6 wind (30 know gusts) is...
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