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Ajkla was abandoned
The support received from thousands of supporters throughout this electoral campaign did not translate into votes for Nazzareno Bonnici, known as Żaren ta’ l-Ajkla... nor emotional support. As sleepy...
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PM promises stability, serenity
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said this evening that the government was providing stability in the governance of the country and continuity in EU affairs. In a message to the nation a few hours after...
View ArticleFKNK expects new hunting season next month
The Federation for Hunting and Conservation (FKNK) 'announced' today that the Maltese government with FKNK’s help 'is ready to correctly apply a derogation from the “Birds” Directive to permit a...
View ArticleStrong winds, cold spell, expected
Moderate to strong winds tomorrow with some rain showers in the afternoon and evening will shift to gale force eight to nine (gusting force nine to 10) on Thursday and Friday. The winds will be...
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Dolphin seen in Grand Harbour
A dolphin was seen at the entrance of Grand Harbour this afternoon. A caller said he saw it near Bighi Bay while a man fishing near the breakwater below Fort St Elmo said he saw the mammal near the...
View ArticleTwo in court after elections celebrations incident
Stefan Briffa, 26, from Luqa and his brother Antonio, 34 of Tarxien, were accused in court today of having slightly injured two woman constables during the election celebrations yesterday. The...
View ArticleFacebook groups promote possible PN leadership contenders
The race has not formally started yet, but unofficial facebook groups have been launched, promoting Mario de Marco, Simon Busuttil and Beppe Fenech Adami. All were launched yesterday and are very...
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Man shot, injured in St Paul's Bay argument
A 27-year-old man from St Paul's Bay was shot with an airsoft gun and injured in an argument with his brother this morning. The police said the incident happened in a house in Triq it-Turisti. The...
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Cabinet to be unveiled on Wednesday
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said this evening that decisions had been taken today on the format of the Cabinet to bring it in line with the new government’s priorities and the fact that Malta had to...
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We must rebuild PN - Mario de Marco
The Nationalist Party must rebuild its structures and its credibility in an attempt to bring back those who have shifted allegiance, according to Mario de Marco. Writing in The Times, he says: “We...
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Candidates eye European Parliament seats after general election results
The election of Louis Grech, Edward Sicluna and Simon Busuttil has opened new opportunities for the unsuccessful candidates in the election to the European Parliament. Roberta Metsola Tedesco Triccas...
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Court to deliver recounts decision tomorrow
A court will rule tomorrow on a request by the Nationalist Party to have recounts on the eighth and 13th districts. The decision was taken after a lengthy sitting presided by Chief Justice Silvio...
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Top appointments in the Office of the Prime Minister announced
Mario Cutajar has been appointed Cabinet Secretary, designate Principal Permanent Secretary and designate Head of the Civil Service, the Department of Information said. Mr Cutajar has been a civil...
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Gonzi to be sworn in as leader of the Opposition
Lawrence Gonzi will be sworn in as leader of the Opposition and serve in that position until a new PN leader is chosen within the next three months. Dr Gonzi informed President George Abela of his...
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Permanent Secretaries 'asked to resign'
Permanent secretaries have been asked whether they are prepared to submit their resignation, and if so, to do so by 3 pm today. The request was made by the principal permanent secretary, Godwin Grima,...
View ArticleBrussels Parliament rejects the EU Budget
The European Parliament today overwhelmingly rejected the EU’s seven-year €960 billion budget, agreed last month by the 27-heads of government after intense brokering. The EU had been split between...
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New minister highlights government's manufacturing policy
Government manufacturing policy is for investment in high value-added products while ensuring existing manufacturing jobs remained secure, Industry Minister Chris Cardona said this morning. Speaking...
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Minister hopes Cospicua waterfront works will be completed by September
Infrastructure Minister Joe Mizzi this afternoon visited rehabilitation works in the Dock 1 area of Cospicua and said the new government was determined to ensure that project timeframes were met. Mr...
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Former head of Enemalta Petroleum Division placed under bill of indictment
The former head of Enemalta’s Petroleum Division, Alfred Mallia, has been placed under a bill of indictment by Magistrate Anthony Vella. Mr Mallia is one of a number of men charged in court over the...
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Puli suggests direct election of PN leader by party members
Former Parliamentary Secretary Clyde Puli has floated the idea of a direct election of the new PN leader by the members of the party. The leader is currently elected by the members of the party’s...
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