6,000 Fake footballs confiscated
Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 20 years ago
Malta Independent
More than 6,000 fake branded World Cup footballs were confiscated by Customs officials yesterday....
Over 750 New jobs expected in tourism sector by 2008
Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 20 years ago
Malta Independent
Over the next two years, 759 new jobs will be created in the tourism sector, according to estimates in a study by the Malta Tourism Authority, Tourism and Culture Minister Francis Zammit Dimech....
Boatload Of immigrants arrives
Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 20 years ago
Malta Independent
Twenty-five irregular immigrants were taken into custody yesterday after the boat they were on pulled into Birzebbuga yesterday....
30 Cannabis plants found in Gozo
Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
The police seized about 30 cannabis plants in Ghanjnsielem on Monday after a monitoring operation was set up to look out for suspicious movements in the area....
Man Questioned on illegal gambling suspicion
Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
A 52-year-old man from Paola was yesterday questioned by the police on suspicion of illegal gambling in Hamrun....
Euro Changeove: Dual pricing could be partially voluntary
Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The first six months of the dual display of prices in euros and Maltese liri could very well end up a voluntary option for shop owners while the remaining 12 months would be of a mandatory nature....
Court: Magistrate Reprimands lawyer
Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Magistrate Michael Mallia yesterday morning reprimanded lawyer Toni Abela who appeared before him for refusing to be searched on his way into court and therefore breaching Legal Notice 128 of 2006....
Energy Link with Sicily part of Lm120m investment by Enemalta
Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Enemalta has to invest at least Lm120 million in a new steam generation plant, three upgraded distribution systems and an eventual connection to the European energy grid through Sicily, corporation chief engineer Peter Grima said yesterday....
Government To stand by public holidays decision
Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
The government will stand by its decision to remove vacation leave in compensation for public holidays falling on a weekend and pointed out that the International Labour Organisation....
Preserving A unique monument
Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 00:00
Last update: about 20 years ago
Malta Independent
New paving and an ambient lighting system is embellishing the unique aqueduct that runs from Attard to Santa Venera, Infrastructure Minister Ninu Zammit said during an on-site visit on Monday night....