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Malta's banking sector 'robust and stable' - government
Malta has a strong banking sector with a well diversified asset holding, the government said this evening. It said in a statement that the World Economic Forum ranked Malta 13th out of 144 countries...
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Spring hunting season in line with Ornis Committee recommendations announced
This year’s spring hunting season, between April 10 and 30, both days included, has been published in a legal notice. The season, which has, a national hunting bag limit set at 11,000 turtle doves and...
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Crucifixion scene
Hundreds of candles and torches were used to recreate the crucifixion scene on the parvis of St Sebastian Parish Church in Qormi last night.
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Minister visits Cospicua works
Infrastructure Minister Joe Mizzi this evening visited rehabilitation works at Cospicua’s Dock 1 area which are continuing in full swing. A wall has been put up separating the area from the road...
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AFM saves three people, two dogs from drowning - third dog dies
Two people had to be treated for mild hypothermia after they were saved when their boat capsized after battling Force 5 winds near Comino late this morning. A third person, who was also on the boat,...
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Migrants rescued
A group of 82 African migrants were taken ashore at Haywharf this morning after they were rescued by the Armed Forces of Malta when their craft was seen drifting 68 nautical miles south of Malta. An...
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Penitence walk for children battling cancer
Walking 27 kilometres in the middle of the night cannot be easy. But almost 4,000 people managed to walk this distance last night raising €46,200 for children battling cancer. They took part in the...
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Update 2: Somalis plead not guilty to raping Italian woman
Two Somali men have been remanded in custody after they pleaded not guilty to raping an Italian woman in Hal Far on March 25 between 2 and 4am. The men, Abdiraman Abukar, 26, and Liban Mohamoud, 26,...
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Updated: Interconnector permit issued
The permit for the interconnector between Malta and Sicily was issued yesterday by the Environment Ministry in Rome, the government said this morning. It said in a statement that the permit includes...
View ArticlePN in the red delays paying salaries
The Nationalist Party is not only seeing red because of the heavy electoral defeat but also financially, informing employees their March salary will be paid sometime next month. The news was broken...
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Immigrant jailed for theft
Mohammed Nur, 34, of Somalia, was jailed for 18 months after he pleaded guilty to stealing cash from a van in Marsa at around 5pm yesterday. Mr Nur, who resides at the Marsa open centre, was also...
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Malta video in 'My Destination' competition
University student Daniel Buhagiar is taking part in the international competition, Biggest Baddest Bucket List, organised by My Destination, with his three-minute video promoting Malta. Mr Buhagiar,...
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EU Justice scoreboard results proves need for reform of the sector - government
The worrying results obtained by Malta in the EU Justice scoreboard strengthened the government’s will to implement an effective and timely reform of the sector, the government said. In a statement...
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Nestlé chocofest opens at Bay Street
Charlie has moved his chocolate factory to Bay Street in St Julian’s for the next 10-days with his team of Umpa-Lumpas treating guests to a variety of chocolate delicacies. The Umpa-Lumpas provided...
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Faithful unite in prayer in Good Friday processions
The Roman Catholic world today celebrated Good Friday, the passion and crucifixion of Our Lord. Many fasted throughout the day and thousands, including tourists, visited seven churches, with believers...
View ArticleXarabank raises €517,284 for Puttinu Cares
Xarabank raised €517,284 for Puttinu Cares in a Special Good Friday programme last night. Programme presenter Peppi Azzopardi described the success as 'unbelievable' and thanked all those who had made...
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Fuel spill in Floriana
Members of the Civil Protection Department were called to St Anne Street, Floriana this afternoon to spread sand over fuel spilled by a bus from near the former US Embassy to past the lion’s statue. A...
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Pictures of the week
An extended slideshow of seven days through the lens is uploaded weekly on timesofmalta.com.
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Fishermen air their grievances
Fisheries Parliamentary Secretary Roderick Galdes this morning promised fishermen regular communication. Speaking during the annual general meeting of the National Fisheries Cooperative, Mr Galdes...
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Zammit Dimech to contest leadership post
Former minister Francis Zammit Dimech has confirmed he would be contesting the post to be vacated by Lawrence Gonzi. In an interview with The Sunday Times tomorrow, Dr Zammit Dimech speaks about his...
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