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Arriva Malta seeking drivers...in Spain and the UK
Arriva is advertising in Spain and the UK for at least 200 English-speaking drivers to join its team in Malta. Asked if this indicated a problem in recruiting or retaining drivers locally, Arriva said...
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Five years after Naxxar blast, rebuilding of lives and property is still...
Malta was reeling five years ago after a fireworks explosion in the heart of a densely populated area of Naxxar killed a housewife, and a fireworks enthusiast. The blast also demolished four houses...
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Second warning of cold, wind and rain
The maximum temperature is expected to drop by 8°C on Friday, with the maximum temperature reaching 12°C, which is 4°C below the average for March, the Malta Airport MetOffice said. It issued its...
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Witness confirms Silvio Zammit sought €60m
Gail Kimberly, one of the people questioned by the police in the Silvio Zammit case, told a court this afternoon that Mr Zammit had requested €60 million to use his services for the lifting of the EU...
View ArticleBroadcasting Authority resignation request withdrawn
The government has withdrawn a request for the members of the Broadcasting Authority to hand in their resignation. Informed sources said the chairman of the BA had received a request from the Office...
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Water rises in Marsascala
The water rose in Marsascala this morning making some residents wonder whether they had woken up in Malta or elsewhere.
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Busuttil calls for reflection, undecided on future and prepared 'to face the...
PN deputy leader Simon Busuttil says in The Times today that the party needs the time and space to reflect serenely. "Finger pointing and rash decisions will not make for good long-term results," he...
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Court turns down recount applications
A court has turned down applications by the Nationalist Party for recounts on the eighth and 13th districts. That means that Labour will retain its majority in the two districts. The elected...
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Anglu Farrugia 'would consider' Speaker role
Former PL deputy leader Anglu Farrugia, who had a dramatic falling out with Joseph Muscat in December, said today that he would consider becoming Speaker of the House of Representatives if the post...
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Simon Busuttil will not seek re-election as PN deputy leader
PN deputy leader Simon Busuttil has declared that he will not seek re-election as PN deputy leader. He has not decided yet whether to present his name for the leadership of his party. He made his...
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Muscat: EU's €1.2 billion to Malta not at risk
UPDATED - Prime Minister Joseph Muscat today gave an assurance that the €1.12 billion allocated to Malta in the EU's Budget talks are not in risk. Addressing a joint press conference with the...
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Herrera does not shake PM's hand
Eyebrows were raised during the Cabinet swearing-in ceremony this evening when Jose Herrera, parliamentary secretary for local government and culture, did not shake the prime minister's hand. He later...
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Update 2 - High waves, strong wind batter Malta
High waves are battering Cirkewwa and the North-West coast of Malta and Gozo - as forecast by the Met Office. No serious damage was caused, but in Kappara a brick wall bordering a field collapsed,...
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Arrigo demands removal of the PN 'clique' - hints that includes Busuttil
Nationalist MP Robert Arrigo has demanded complete removal of the 'clique' within the Nationalist Party, hinting that Deputy leader Simon Busuttil must also go. In a hard-hitting facebook post...
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The new Cabinet
The swearing-in of the new Cabinet has been held at the Palace in Valletta. The ceremony was presided by President George Abela, accompanied by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, the Chief Justice and the...
View ArticleSame ministry for home affairs and justice shows Labour's change of direction...
Nationalist MP Mario de Marco has described the prime minister's decision to place home affairs and justice within the same ministry as a shocking change of direction by Labour in view of its...
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Muscat pleased that EU conclusions are 'in line' with his manifesto
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat today welcomed the outcome of the European Council summit and praised EU member states for approaching the discussion with balance. "Many thought there would be a big...
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PN parliamentary group meets, appoints representatives on party's national...
The Nationalist Party’s parliamentary group met this afternoon and elected the 13 representatives to its national executive. David Agius was reappointed whip and parliamentary group secretary. The 13...
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Wind and waves batter coast
The gale force westerly winds continued to roar today as waves battered the seashore. The day was bitingly cold but there were pockets of sunshine in between the stretches of rain and hail. The wind...
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PN could be in for more surprises in local council elections
The PN may be in for another unpleasant surprise when the local council ballots are counted tomorrow as it risks losing its majorities in some councils, according to analysts. Following the general...
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