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Air Malta chairman to step down in May
Air Malta chairman Louis Farrugia has announced he will step down in May. Writing in The Times, he says his decision has nothing to do with the election and he told the Prime Minister about it in...
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What S&P said on Malta's rating
The Finance Minister and the leader of the Labour Party this morning blamed each other after ratings agency Standard and Poor's downgraded Malta's long term rating. This is what the agency said: "--...
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Chetcuti says he gave Vince Farrugia €4,000 donation for MEP campaign,...
Former GRTU council member Sandro Chetcuti told a court today that he still could not believe he had been originally charged with the attempted murder of GRTU director general Vince Farrugia....
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Police issue computer malware warning
The police has warned against a computer malware programme, known as police ransomware involving the misuse of the Malta Police Force logo. Computer systems infected with police ransomware display a...
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Youtube videos show Scotts hold-up
Two video clips of a hold-up at Scotts supermarket in Burmarrad have surfaced on Youtube. The hold-up took place early this month but the man involved is still on the run. The incident was unusual in...
View ArticleTunisia pardons jailed Maltese
A former Maltese footballer accused of drug trafficking was released from a Tunisian jail earlier this week after being granted a Presidential pardon. Tano Farrugia, 32, who used to play for the club...
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Farrugia Sacco gives evidence against the Ombudsman
Mr Justice Lino Farrugia Sacco this morning started giving evidence in libel proceedings he has instituted against the Ombudsman, former Chief Justice Joseph Said Pullicino. He said that a letter...
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Woman hit by car in Zurrieq
A 29-year-old woman was seriously injured when she was hit by a car in Zurrieq this afternoon. The incident took place at 5.30 p.m. in Vjal ix-Xarolla, and involved a Toyota driven by a 28-year-old...
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PM inaugurates €2.5 million investment
Electrical Supplies and Services (ESS) had their new premises inaugurated this afternoon by Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi. Managing director Duncan Agius said that he invested €2.5 million in his...
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Minor admits defiling younger sister
A minor has been placed under probation and psychiatric care for three-years after he admitted defiling his 11-year-old younger sister. The boy also admitted holding his sister against her will,...
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Religious tourism stop for de Marco
It was a welcome break from hard-nosed politics for Mario de Marco this morning as he started the day in the crypt of the Zejtun parish church. The restored crypt with magnificent arches provided the...
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Magistrate orders presentation of OLAF report in court
A Magistrate has ordered the Attorney General to present a copy of the Olaf Report in the John Dalli tobacco directive case in court. The order was issued at the request of defence lawyers...
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Facebook campaign against gay marriage and adoptions in Malta
Anti-abortion campaigner Paul Vincenti has started a campaign against gay marriage and adoption on Facebook. Reacting to commitments made by the political parties, Mr Vincenti set up a Facebook group...
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BA issues new restrictive guidelines
As Lawrence Gonzi and Joseph Muscat prepared for tonight’s live debate on Xarabank, the Broadcasting Authority this week issued restrictive guidelines to ensure fairness and impartiality. Moderators...
View ArticleCPD issues storm warning
The Civil Protection Department has issued a storm warning, advising motorists to be cautious on the roads, particularly in flood prone areas, because of a fast-moving storm over Malta.
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Policeman injured in traffic accident
A 38-year-old policeman from Qormi was injured in an accident on the Birkirkara ByPass this evening. His condition is not yet known. The police said the officer was riding a police motorcycle when he...
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Updated: Minister denies ditching gas pipeline
Infrastructure Minister Austin Gatt has denied ditching a gas pipeline proposal 10 years ago, saying that this was a Cabinet decision based on the exorbitant costs involved. “When I became minister...
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Updated: Switchgear blast leads to widespread power cuts
Widespread power cuts were reported in several areas around Malta and Gozo after the distribution switchgear of the Marsa south distribution centre blew up during re-enforcement works. No one was...
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Two guide dogs arrive from Bratislava
Two guide dogs, acquired by the Malta Guide Dogs Foundation (MGDF), arrived this week accompanied by two mobility and guide dog instructors who they will be handing over to their new owners in the...
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OPM stops selection process at prisons
The Office of the Prime Minister has stopped the selection process for the posts of correctional supervisor and senior correctional officer at the prisons amid fears that administrative action may...
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