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96 Immigrants feared dead in rough seas

Saturday, 17 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago Malta Independent

A journey of hope has ended in disaster for 96 illegal immigrants who are now feared dead after a search and rescue operation to locate them, following a distress call, was called off yesterday afternoon....

Young Maltese Poet Natasha Turner sets new landmarks

Saturday, 17 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Natasha Turner is a versatile person. Although still relatively young she can look back on an impressive amount of work – and not just in literature, for which she is already well-known outside Malta....

Ira Losco Is on her way...

Saturday, 17 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

There were her family, friends, colleagues, people from the media as well as fellow musicians on hand last Wednesday to celebrate the launch of Ira Losco’s new album Someone Else....

14,000 Fake Rolexes seized at Freeport

Friday, 16 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Customs yesterday seized 14,000 counterfeit Rolex watches at the Freeport which were destined for mainland Europe....

Seminar For importers and sellers of organic produce

Friday, 16 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The Organic Farming Unit, on behalf of the Rural Affairs and the Environment Ministry, has held a half-day seminar at the Victoria Hotel, Sliema, on the importation and selling of organic produce in Malta....

Culture Sets Malta apart – Francis Zammit Dimech

Friday, 16 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago Malta Independent

Maltese culture must be brought to a fore during EU accession celebrations on 1 May. “Our culture is what sets us apart from all other countries and therefore serves as the best promotion for our island”, said Tourism and Culture Minister Francis Zam...

Study Visit to the Netherlands

Friday, 16 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Assistant Director of Education responsible for Special Educational Needs at the Education Division Michael King has recently returned from a study visit to the Netherlands....

More Energy-efficient buildings

Friday, 16 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago Malta Independent

If passed through parliament, the bill of law on the registration of building industry contractors and the Building Control Act will set up new building regulations requiring architects to take on new responsibilities and hopefully make for more ener...

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