A lack of consultation with the Opposition on the elderly sector – PN MP Robert Cutajar Sunday, 18 October 2015, 09:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Kevin Schembri Orland Shadow Minister for the Elderly Robert Cutajar spoke of the lack of consultation in the elderly sector between government and the Opposition, his views on pensions and his thoughts on certain recent...
30 years ago: how a plane carrying Achille Lauro hijackers was ‘captured’ over Malta Sunday, 18 October 2015, 09:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Noel Grima This week we remembered the 40th anniversary of the tragic crash-landing of the Vulcan bomber which fell in a street in Zabbar and killed some residents. But 30 years ago, another incident took...
Despite new suspects, Lockerbie bombing closure remains elusive Sunday, 18 October 2015, 08:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press Scotland's leader said on Friday that she hopes the identification of new suspects in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing will lead to ...
Police investigators probing murdered lawyer Carmel Chircop’s property dealings Sunday, 18 October 2015, 08:00 Last update: about 11 years ago The police have opened up a new line of investigation into the cold-blooded murder on 8 October of lawyer Carmel Chircop, who was laid to rest in Birkirkara yesterday, and it is believed they are...
PN leader says proposal for weekly increase to disabled people deleted in budget anomaly Saturday, 17 October 2015, 18:15 Last update: about 11 years ago The Equal Opportunities Forum of the Nationalist Party today organised a Disability Conference which was addressed by the Nationalist Party Leader, Simon Busuttil and by other...
Armed Forces of Malta delight the crowds at Valletta Waterfront open day Saturday, 17 October 2015, 16:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Hundreds have visited the Armed Forces of Malta open day at the Valletta Waterfront. The open day is one of a number of activities to celebrate the AFM’s 45th anniversary. The event kicked off...
Substituting eco-contribution with excise duty puts us 6 years backwards – GRTU Saturday, 17 October 2015, 15:18 Last update: about 11 years ago The General Retailers and Traders Association (GRTU) has blasted the government’s plan to replace the eco-tax on certain products with an excise tax, arguing that it will take the country six...
MDA agrees with free rush hour public transport idea, calls for better roadworks coordination Saturday, 17 October 2015, 14:52 Last update: about 11 years ago A Malta Developers Association delegation met the Minister responsible for transport and Transport Malta officials during which the current problem of traffic on local roads was discussed. While...
Five in court after Syrian refugees found hidden inside vehicle on Sicily catamaran Saturday, 17 October 2015, 14:45 Last update: about 11 years ago A 22-year-old Syrian and a 21-year-old Maltese man from Zabbar were handed a suspended sentence today after admitting to hiding three Syrian refugees in a van aboard the Sicily catamaran. Rennie...
Finance Minister hails positive economic and social indicators published by Eurostat Saturday, 17 October 2015, 13:56 Last update: about 11 years ago Finance Minister Edward Scicluna today welcomed the latest figures published by Eurostat which confirm, the government said, the positive performance registered by the Maltese economy on various...