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Constable Cleared of involuntarily killing uncle in hunting accident

Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

A police constable was yesterday cleared of manslaughter, when a magistrate’s court declared that the tragic shooting of his uncle while they were out hunting was a “very unfortunate and unpreventable accident”....

‘Serious Risk’ that extra COLA already being eroded

Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Given the steep increases in the prices of foodstuffs spurred by the ever-rising international prices of cereals, there is a “serious risk” that the Lm1 extra cost of living adjustment (COLA) that became effective in ...

Valletta Bags two awards in Miami cruise convention

Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

The MedCruise member cruise port of Valletta bagged two awards by Dream World Cruising, an influential cruise industry publication, earlier this month at the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention held in Miami....

The Origins of April Fool’s Day

Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

My parents always told me to start the first day of every month off by saying “white rabbits” the moment I wake up. Needless to say I have never managed. ...

CHARITY DAY 2008

Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The annual collection in favour of Church Charitable Activities and Church Homes will be held during all Saturday evening and Sunday Masses, which will be celebrated on 5 and 6 April in all churches of the Archdiocese....

EU Seeks closer ties with Russia, Western Balkans

Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

European Union foreign ministers this weekend discussed forging closer ties with Russia and the Western Balkans, while also rejecting a call for an EU-wide boycott of the Beijing Olympic games over the Tibet issue....

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