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Marisa Micallef expected to be made ambassador to the US
Marisa Micallef, the former chairman of the Housing Authority under the Nationalist government, is expected to be appointed ambassador to Washington. Ms Micallef had been well known for her strong...
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Temperatures expected to keep rising
The maximum temperature is expected to continue to rise in the following days, the Health Ministry said in a public warning advising people to keep hydrated. "High temperatures cause water to be lost...
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Gozitan charged with murder
A 63-year-old man from Marsalforn this afternoon pleaded not guilty to murdering John Spiteri when he ran him over with his vehicle last Wednesday. John Spiteri, 54, from Marsalform was allegedly run...
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PM Joseph Muscat stresses need to build on European Youth Guarantee
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat this morning emphasised the need to build on the European Youth Guarantee. Addressing the Party of European Socialists Council in Sofia, he said: "We will stand side by...
View ArticleMan Matters out tomorrow
Malta is one of the most overcrowded countries in the world. And yet, one man and his sister have been living in relative isolation for their whole life. In tomorrow’s issue of Man Matters, a new...
View ArticleMissing Briton returns home
Ashley James Attrell, the 45-year-old Briton resident in St Paul's Bay, who was reported missing yesterday has returned home, the police said.
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Man, 81, hit by car in Hamrun
An 81-year-old man from Sta Venera was grievously injured this evening when he was hit by a car in St Joseph High Road, Hamrun. He is not in a critical condition. The police said the man was hit by a...
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Eight years needed to finalise present court cases - Parliamentary Secretary
If no new court cases are filed, Malta will take eight years to finalise all present cases, parliamentary secretary for justice Owen Bonnici said today. He gave a presentation to the press about a...
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PM promises rebirth of 'productive maritime related economy'
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat this morning promised the "rebirth of a productive maritime related economy", saying Malta's strategic location must regain the importance it deserved. He was speaking at...
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Farsons consider plans for business park
The Farsons Group has issued an artist's impression of a projected business park which is under consideration by its board of directors. The park would utilise land at Mrieħel which was recently...
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Centru San Frangisk: the never ending story
Environment Minister Leo Brincat and Animal Rights Parliamentary Secretary Roderick Galdes filed a judicial protest completely denying allegations levelled at them by the operator of the San Frangisk...
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Malta ministers’ assets will be published soon, PM Joseph Muscat says
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is insisting that Cabinet members, himself included, are adhering to the provisions of the code of ethics stipulating they have to declare their assets within two months...
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Updated: Hundreds attend Malta's Gay Pride Parade in Valletta
Republic Street in Valletta was this morning transformed in a rainbow of colours as people from all walks of life joined the gay community in the annual Gay Pride parade. Reporter Kristina Chetcuti...
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Plans for 460 apartments in ex-quarry at Mellieħa, Malta
A 460-home apartment complex complete with underground parking could rise from a former quarry, if planners agree. The project, at Ta’ Masrija, in Mellieħa, involves three separate planning...
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15% flat rate on rent of residential properties - Louis Grech
The Government has decided to introduce a flat tax rate of 15 per cent on the rent of residential properties, deputy Prime Minister Louis Grech said this morning. The announcement was welcomed by...
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MP Claudio Grech gives up honoraria to help first district's under-privileged...
Nationalist MP Claudio Grech will be giving up his honoraria over the legislature to finance a foundation to help under-privileged communities in the first district. He unveiled plans to set up the...
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Acquitted of poking man in the eye with broomstick 'through hole in the wall'
A man who ended up with a hole in his wall which his neighbour drilled through to his apartment ended up being charged with causing his neighbour serious injury when he pushed a broomstick through the...
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Updated: 'Not one euro on bus consultancy fees', Mizzi says
A pedestrian crossing over the Mrieħel bypass will include solar-powered lifts, according to Infrastructure Minister Joe Mizzi. He made the announcement during a public consultation meeting at Auberge...
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Red Tower comes alive
The Red Tower in Mellieha came to life today with the reenactment of a typical military camp of the late 18th century by members of the Historical Reenactment Group Malta militia and Maltese light...
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Knights of Malta set up clinic for Syrians
The Knights of Malta are setting up a mobile clinic for injured Syrians just five kilometres outside the war-torn country, in keeping with their tradition of defending the sick and displaced. The €1.7...
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