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Rescue operation under way at former Hotel Verdala
A rescue operation is currently under way at a construction site in Rabat, close to the former Hotel Verdala. Sources said that a worker, believed to be Turkish, had fallen some 20 metres into a hole....
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BirdLife claims FKNK CEO 'attacked' head of regulation unit
Birdlife has claimed that the CEO of the hunters’ lobby, Lino Farrugia, carried out a “physical attack” on the head of the Wild Birds Regulation Unit, Richard Lia. In a statement signed by Birdlife...
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Worker rescued after falling in hole at former Hotel Verdala
A worker was rescued on Wednesday evening in a delicate operation by the Civil Protection Department after falling down a narrow 18-metre hole. The accident happened at the site of the former Hotel...
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Conte says Klopp looking ‘for excuse’ after Spurs draw
Antonio Conte has accused Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp of looking for an “excuse or an alibi” after he criticised Tottenham’s style of play following their 1-1 draw on Saturday. The result was a...
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Russia slaps sanctions on Western energy firms
Russia has imposed sanctions on more than 30 EU, US and Singaporean energy companies in a retaliatory move following Western penalties over Ukraine, a government decree said Wednesday. The Russian...
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Private projects on government land to be encouraged - Robert Abela
Public-private partnerships that would see the private sector investing in projects on government property, such as at Selmun Palace in Mellieħa and at the Evans' Building in Valletta, should be...
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First-half goals see Floriana oust Hibs and set up final showdown with Valletta
FLORIANA 2 Reid 27, Busuttil 45 HIBERNIANS 1 Domoraud 87 FLORIANA G. Kitanov, A. Magri Overend, C. Rutjens, O. El Hasni, Z. Cassar (36 R. Camenzuli), K. Reid, U. Arias...
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Man. City go three points clear after four-goal De Bruyne masterclass
Kevin De Bruyne produced a four-goal masterclass as Manchester City thrashed Wolves 5-1 to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League, while Chelsea consolidated their top-four place and...
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Inter see off Juve to win Italian Cup after penalty drama
Inter claimed their eighth Italian Cup on Wednesday after overcoming old foes Juventus 4-2 in an extra-time victory full of incident and controversy. Ivan Perisic secured a thrilling win with a double...
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Catholic Action (Gozo) members celebrate
Catholic Action (Gozo) members will tomorrow celebrate the liturgical commemoration of Our Lady of Fatima apparitions at Fontana parish church between 5 and 6pm. Since May 13 is World Union of...
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Identity of an Island project
An ambitious project is being held at the newly-refurbished complex of the Astra Theatre in Victoria during this month. The project, entitled Identity of an Island – Gozo: Art between past and...
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Letters to the editor - May 12, 2022
Bad trip out, good trip in I visited Malta with my wife last week and the outward journey was our most uncomfortable. I’m not obese but the seat table could barely fully open and rested on my tummy...
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What Emmanuel Macron’s victory means – Anthony Manduca
Emmanuel Macron’s re-election as French president is welcome news for France, Europe, the transatlantic alliance and liberal democracy. Macron comfortably defeated far-right challenger Marine Le Pen...
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Our vision for equality and reform – Rebecca Buttigieg
As parliament reconvened this week following the general election, I felt truly delighted and honoured to be a part of this team of MPs that is undoubtedly the most gender- balanced in our nation’s...
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Announcements – May 12, 2022
Obituaries BUGEJA. On May 6, at his residence in Attard, CARMEL (Lino), age 65, passed away after a short illness, leaving his broken hearted best friend of 21 years Annette. Never was a friend so...
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A grip on the seat – Ranier Fsadni
The Electoral Commission will soon publish the declared expenses of our general election candidates. The numbers will help us with questions like: how much does a parliamentary seat cost these days?...
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Tourism’s just-in-time strategy
The COVID pandemic cruelly exposed the weaknesses of the just-in-time supply chain strategies in manufacturing industries. Some carmakers in Europe ground to a halt as the supply of essential...
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Brussels drops plan to ban EU-state flagged ships from carrying Russian oil
The European Commission has dropped plans to ban the transportation of Russian crude oil on EU-flagged vessels in its latest sanctions package, sources close to the negotiations have confirmed. The...
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Hong Kong arrests 90-year-old cardinal
The Vatican has expressed concern over the arrest of a retired cleric, Cardinal Joseph Zen, in Hong Kong. "The Holy See has learnt the news of Cardinal Zen's arrest with concern and is following the...
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Today's front pages - May 12, 2022
The following are the top stories in Malta's newspapers on Thursday. Times of Malta reports that EU plans to impose a ban on EU-flagged ships carrying Russian oil has been ditched. Malta which has a...
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