Boris Johnson fights for political survival after lockdown party shame
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was fighting for his political future on Thursday, as his Conservatives descended into open internal warfare after he was forced to apologise for attending a boozy...
View ArticleFearne says €163,000 CEO contract for campaign manager 'followed procedures'
The appointment of Carmen Ciantar as CEO of the Foundation for Medical Services (FMS) was in line with the entity's statute and followed procedures used for such appointments in the past, Health...
View ArticleWatch: 'Malta is still safe' police say ahead of charging Sliema murder suspect
Police are holding a news conference on their investigations into the murder of a woman on January 2, hours before the suspect is due to be arraigned in court. Paulina Dembska, 29, was found dead at...
View ArticleDjokovic makes other players ‘look like fools’: Tsitsipas
Novak Djokovic had put the Australian Open at risk and made other tennis players “look like fools” after travelling to Australia unvaccinated, world number four Stefanos Tsitsipas said Thursday. The...
View ArticleTunisian press slams ‘scandal’ at Africa Cup of Nations
The Tunisian press reacted furiously Thursday after a bizarre defeat in the previous day’s Africa Cup of Nations match against Mali, in which the referee blew the final whistle twice before full time....
View ArticleYorgen Fenech wants Melvin Theuma sued for perjury
A court on Thursday started hearing proceedings filed by Yorgen Fenech, who is challenging the police commissioner to prosecute Melvin Theuma for perjury. The businessman, who is currently awaiting...
View ArticleList of venues requiring vaccination certificate published
The government has issued the list of places where a vaccine certificate will be mandatory from Monday. A vaccine certificate will be required to enter: Bars and nightclubs Restaurants Social clubs...
View ArticleNew COVID-19 rules on Monday - what do they mean?
A series of new COVID-19 rules come into force on Monday, with the vaccine certificate at the centre of the changes. But despite the measures being introduced in a matter of days, many questions...
View ArticleValletta FC part ways with James Arthur
Valletta FC have parted ways with Ghana midfielder James Arthur, the Premier League club has announced. “Valletta Football Club would like to thank James Arthur for being part of our group during...
View ArticleMSE equity price index drops to 4-week low
The MSE Equity Price Index moved lower for the fifth consecutive day as it retracted by 0.11% to 3,781.922 points reflecting the declines in the share prices of BMIT and RS2. Meanwhile, BOV, GO and...
View ArticleThake to resign after VAT revelations, Graziella Galea to take his seat
David Thake has informed the Nationalist Party that he will be resigning from parliament in the wake of revelations over outstanding VAT dues. He confirmed the news when contacted by Times of Malta....
View ArticleWatch: Sliema murder was random, not gender-related, police say
Police do not believe Paulina Dembska was targetted because of her gender, they said, ahead of charging a man with her rape and murder. Officers told a crime conference that Abner Aqulina from Zejtun...
View ArticleEU ministers reject Russian 'pressure' over Ukraine
European Union ministers said Thursday that they would not negotiate with Russia over Ukraine's future while Moscow was massing troops at its neighbour's border. While stopping short of threatening...
View ArticleTV station ordered not to broadcast interview with murder victim's mother
One TV has been ordered not to broadcast an interview with the mother of a murder victim after the accused protested that it would prejudice his rights to a fair trial. The One TV programme Awla had...
View ArticleAs it happened: Abner Aquilina charged with rape and murder in Sliema
Abner Aquilina has been charged with the murder of Paulina Dembska in Sliema on January 2. The 20-year-old is accused of the wilful murder of the 29-year-old Polish woman, holding the victim against...
View ArticleAbela: Wage supplement to stay for as long as needed
The prime minister has promised businesses that the wage supplement will be retained for as long as it is needed and the government will continue to stand by businesses as they battle the economic...
View ArticlePrince Andrew gives up military titles, patronages
Queen Elizabeth II's second son Prince Andrew, who is facing a US civil case for sexual assault, has given up his honorary military and charitable roles, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday. "With The...
View ArticleHosts Cameroon run riot against Ethiopia to reach Cup of Nations last 16
Hosts Cameroon brought a goal-shy Africa Cup of Nations to life on Thursday as captain Vincent Aboubakar and Karl Toko-Ekambi both scored twice in a 4-1 defeat of Ethiopia that takes the Indomitable...
View ArticleVilla’s El Ghazi joins Everton on loan
Anwar El Ghazi has joined Everton on loan from Premier League rivals Aston Villa for the rest of the season, the Merseyside club said Thursday. The 26-year-old Dutch winger is the third player to...
View ArticleGreens enter EP presidency race
The Greens have entered the race for European Parliament president, nominating Swedish MEP Alice Bah Kuhnke as their candidate for the upcoming election set to be held on Tuesday. The election is...
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