Transavia launches Malta-Paris flights
Lowcost airline transavia.com, has launched a Paris (Orly Sud) to Malta twice weekly flight starting from April 25. The flight will be operated on Mondays and Thursdays. One way tickets start from...
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Man charged with injuring woman and stealing her gold necklace
A man was this morning remanded in custody after he pleaded not guilty to stealing a gold necklace from a woman, holding her against her will and slightly injuring her. The man, Antoine Monsigneur,...
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Who’s your choice?
After the window for electoral nominations closed last night,the Nationalist Party is fielding 70 candidates, 36 of whom are contesting two districts, Labour has 89 candidates, 53 standing on two...
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Malta airport to have new approach radars
Work is well advanced on two approach radars for Malta International Airport. The new radars will feature new technology and improved coverage around Malta, officials of Malta Air Services explained....
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No change in fuel prices
Enemalta said today there are no changes to fuel prices for February. Product Previous Maximum Retail Price Revised Maximum Retail Price Change Unleaded €1.47 €1.47 No Change Diesel €1.38 €1.38 No...
View ArticlePickpockets arrested
Two pickpockets has been arrested by the police in Valletta. The police said they tracked down the two – Bulgarian women aged 29 and 51 - after receiving various reports and descriptions from their...
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Enemalta won't disclose 'prejudicial' oil contracts history
Enemalta has refused to reveal the names of companies awarded oil procurement tenders over the past 20 years, despite a Freedom of Information request. The corporation had already refused to disclose...
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Man in critical condition after fall
A 42-year-old man from San Lawrenz is in a critical condition after he fell from a ladder at a construction site in Munxar. The police said the accident happened at around 11.30am. The man, who fell a...
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Man acquitted of involuntary homicide of 75-year-old woman
A man who five years after hitting a woman with his car in St Julian’s found out the woman had died in hospital was this morning acquitted from her involuntary homicide. David Abela, 48, of Swieqi,...
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Kidney patient living in hope, a year after appeal
Renal patient Chris Bartolo is still waiting for a kidney transplant, a year after a public appeal was launched. The appeal was made by his former and present partners Sarah Borg and Anna Galea,...
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Malta Eurovision live blog on Times of Malta
Timesofmalta.com will be adding some spice to tomorrow’s Malta Eurovision final night through a live blog. Theatre director, actor and panto dame Toni Attard will team up with journalist Waylon...
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Two men acquitted of forging cancer victim's signature
Two men, including a notary, been acquitted of forging the cancer victim’s signature because of a lack of conclusive evidence. Notary Anthony Agius, 61, from Qormi and Generoso Sammut, 58, from...
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Accident victim father's pain over court sentence
The father of 18-year-old Yana Xerri who died in a traffic accident has expressed “surprise” that the drunk driver who caused her death escaped with a €6,000 fine and temporary loss of his licence....
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16 Malta Eurovision finalists chosen
The 16 songs that will be taking part in tonight’s Malta Eurovision final night were chosen in tonight’s semifinal, held at the Malta Fairs and Convention at Ta’ Qali. They are (in the order they were...
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Suspended jail term for Nadur man
A 21-year-old man from Nadur has been given an 18-month jail sentence suspended for three years after he pleaded guilty to theft. Ayden Mario Grech admitted stealing money, alcohol, cigarettes, cigars...
View ArticleTeachers to get guidelines on security in schools
Teachers in State schools will be given a set of guidelines on what to do in cases of security breaches that may include assaults by students or parents. A working group will be set up between the...
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Fined for falsification of cash
A man from Qormi has been placed on probation for three years and fined €700 after he pleaded guilty to falsification of cash. Jomic Calleja, 27, also admitted to buying counterfeit cash, breaching...
View ArticleGrandfather pleads not guilty to abusing girl, 14
A 14-year-old girl who was allegedly sexually abused by her grandfather and a close family friend had tried to commit suicide, a police officer said in court yesterday. The grandfather, 53, from Ta’...
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‘They keep telling us that there is no place for him’
Aaron Fenech’s face creases into a smile as he holds up a large paper covered with little lines he meticulously drew with a pencil. “The ruler,” he mumbles, when asked how he drew the equidistant...
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Motorcyclist injured in accident
A motorcyclist was grievously injured this morning following a collision with a car in Vjal il-Helsien, Zebbug. He is not in a critical condition. The police said the accident happened at 8.15am when...
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