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Demand for probe into airport security breach
An internal inquiry should be carried out to understand how an Italian couple got onto the airport apron through an emergency fire door, according to former government security adviser Martin...
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Gaffarena files injunction to protect his profit
Mark Gaffarena has filed an injunction against the part-owners of the Valletta property at the centre of a political storm in an attempt to prevent them selling to the government – an action that...
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Hospital clock glitch changes baby birthday
A clock malfunction in a Mater Dei delivery suite led parents to file a court case to amend the birthdate of their son, who was born at 11.10pm and not at 12.05am the following day. The case was filed...
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Update 2: Briton dies after finding himself in difficulty in Comino, Serb...
Two foreign men had to be assisted by lifeguards today after finding themselves in difficulty while swimming. One, a 59-year-old Briton, died at Gozo General Hospital later. He was originally assisted...
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Gaffarena profited from breach of laws
Land in Qormi transferred to Mark Gaffarena had its value reduced by 90 per cent by government architects because of “illegal” buildings, which he himself was responsible for, this newspaper has...
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Environment: Government 'gets the message' but will seek 'common sense' solution
The government will take into account yesterday’s protest against development in outside development areas but will not shy away from taking the necessary decisions to ensure that the economy...
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Works at St Julian’s must stop on Monday
Excavation works in St Julian’s, which led to numerous complaints by residents and the local council, must stop by Monday evening, a government department said. The works in Sacred Heart Square, right...
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Updated: Irregular contracts offered to President's Kitchen Garden staff 'a...
Irregular contracts that contain precarious working conditions offered to a group of workers already employed at the President’s Kitchen Garden were a big legal mess and had never been signed or...
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Malta’s potholes Expo[sed] in Milan
Visitors at the Malta pavilion in Milan Expo 2015 are being encouraged to play an interactive game where they have to navigate a yellow bus around the island circumventing potholes along the way. This...
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Pastor’s wife tried to ‘cure disgusting’ homosexual
A gay man is claiming he was told his sexual orientation was “disgusting” and could be cured by a psychologist with ties to the Christian fellowship River of Love. The 28-year-old, who asked to remain...
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Massive turnout for protest against development on ODZ land
More than 3,000 people gathered in Valletta this morning to take part in what many are considering to be the biggest pro-environment protest ever seen in Malta. The protest was organised by the newly...
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EU launches operation against migrant smugglers
European Union foreign ministers agreed this morning to launch a naval operation against gangs smuggling migrants to Europe from Libya, although the mission will be limited to intelligence-gathering...
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Safer crash barriers for motorcyclists
Transport Malta is installing the first 'motorcycle strips' in Malta as part of the Coast Road project. The strips are attached to the lower part of crash barriers, stopping motorcyclists from hitting...
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Speaker warns MPs: Behave or risk suspension
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anglu Farrugia, this evening warned MPs that they should behave or face the risk of suspension. He issued his warning in a ruling made at the request of...
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Irish bodybuilder dies after Malta championship
A bodybuilder from Northern Ireland has died less than 24 hours after competing in the World Championships in Malta. The Belfast Telegraph and other media reported that Jim Henderson, from...
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Updated - Muscat: Details of new Greek proposal 'positive' but need to be...
Any deal over the Greek crisis at today’s emergency meeting of eurozone leaders must not jeopardise Malta’s economic success, the Prime Minister has said. Joseph Muscat said that Malta, along with...
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Polidano defies Mepa ruling on office block
Charles Polidano has proceeded to carry out finishing works on an office block in Luqa that Mepa had ruled as illegal. The work was carried out despite an enforcement notice leading to a court case...
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Motorist jailed for punching MP in road rage incident
A man has been jailed for six months for punching Labour MP Joe Sammut in the mouth and threatening him with a knife in a road rage incident. The incident happened while they were stuck in traffic at...
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Creditors want €2m from slain butcher
Creditors of murdered butcher Jonathan Pace have filed claims of some €2m, court documents show. Mr Pace, the former owner of Tyson Butcher, was shot and killed last August 21 as he stood on the...
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Minister tells Enemalta to terminate inspector's €60,000 job - inspector...
Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi has told the chairman of Enemalta to terminate the engagement of a former police inspector at the corporation. The inspector was given the job after he was boarded out...
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