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Updated - PL candidates among seven questioned for 'breaking the silence'
The police are continuing to question a number of people who uploaded blogs or comments on the Internet, breaching the law on political silence immediately before the general election. Informed...
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Record bid diver taken to hospital
A diver’s bid to break his own world record by spending 15 hours underwater was prematurely terminated after he went into hypothermic shock. Sean McGahern, 38, entered St George’s Bay’s at 9pm on...
View ArticleColumnist questioned over blogs
Columnist and blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia was last night questioned by the police over blogs she uploaded yesterday. Policemen called at Ms Caruana Galizia’s home and escorted her to Mosta police...
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Press digest
The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press. The Sunday Times says turnout figures favour a Labour victory. It also says John Dalli's stay abroad has been extended. The Malta...
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Press digest
The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press. The Times says Labour won a historic landslide victory. Joseph Muscat promised a government for all. The Malta Independent says...
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Mediterranean diet is healthy... but Maltese isn’t
The Mediterranean diet cuts the chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke by a third, according to a study. Results released by the New England Journal of Medicine this week confirmed claims that...
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Turnout favours a Labour victory
Just over 93 per cent of the electorate cast their vote in yesterday’s general election, with observers last night suggesting the Labour Party would emerge victorious. A slight drop in voter turnout...
View ArticleGaddafi supporters ‘fled to Malta’ after Libya uprising
Many Gaddafi supporters fled to Malta following the dictator’s overthrow in 2011 and the Libyan government is monitoring their movements, according to Libya’s chargé d’affaires Muhammad El-Ghirani....
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John Dalli's medical certificate extended again
A medical certificate that former European Commissioner John Dalli is unable to return to Malta due to ill health has been extended, further delaying police investigations into alleged bribery and...
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First PM to resign from party after losing just one general election
Lawrence Gonzi's decision to resign the party leadership means he will become the first prime minister to resign after losing just one general election. In recent years, no prime minister was removed...
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It's all about the margin
Narrow or gaping, the margins between the political parties have varied considerably, especially over recent general elections. The Labour Party’s biggest victory was in 1945 when it won 76.2 percent...
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Tension rises as sorting of ballot papers starts
Updated 11 a.m. The sorting of ballot papers - the start of the counting process - is now under way at Naxxar counting hall - a process which is expected to indicate within an hour or so which party...
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Big crowd celebrates in Valletta as Muscat arrives for swearing-in
A huge crowd of Labour supporters burst into cheers and a cacophony of horns as Joseph Muscat was driven down Republic Street for his swearing-in at the Palace. Dr Muscat arrived shortly before 11...
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Paul Borg Olivier to step down
Paul Borg Olivier has announced he will not present his name as a candidate for re-election as PN General Secretary. "I am assuming my responsibilities for what has happened" he said when interviewed...
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Gonzi resigning PN leadership
Nationalist leader Lawrence Gonzi announced today that he was assuming complete and total responsibility for the general election defeat and was stepping down from the party leadership. He said he...
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Muscat tells cheering crowd he will govern for everyone
Prime Minister-elect Joseph Muscat made his long-awaited appearance on the balcony of Labour headquarters this afternoon to acknowledge the applause of thousands of people gathered at the MileEnd in...
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Motorcyclist dies in head-on crash
A 64-year-old motorcyclist from Mosta has died in a head-on crash on the road between Paradise Bay and Cirkewwa. The accident happened early this morning. A magisterial inquiry is underway.
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Labour wins with huge majority
The Labour Party has won a huge general election victory, sweeping to power with a majority of 55% or some 30,000 votes. The party is expected to have a parliamentary majority of up to nine seats, the...
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Hawkers camp outside council office, demanding permits
A group of around 30 hawkers has gathered outside the Floriana council office awaiting permits to set up stalls on the Granaries in Floriana on Saturday, during the Labour Party’s victory...
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Malta to hold its first St Patrick's Parade next Sunday
If you're still in party mood or want to put yourself in one, join the first ever St Patrick’s Day Parade in Malta is being organised by the Irish Maltese Circle on Sunday. The parade will start from...
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