Vessel registered in Malta in danger of sinking after it hits rock near Stockholm; causes oil spill Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 19:53 Last update: about 11 years ago An 85-metre vessel, Kertu, registered in Malta run aground due to bad weather one mile ease of Landsort island cost. The incident resulted in holes in the hull and fuel leakage from the tank of...
Government launches public consultation on gender identity bill; first reading in parliament tonight Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 19:38 Last update: about 11 years ago The government has launched a public consultation on a new Gender Identity Bill, as the bill is being given its first reading in parliament tonight. The government is proposing regulation in the...
PN to propose amendments to party financing bill, including compensation for state discrimination Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 19:13 Last update: about 11 years ago PN MP Chris Said said the Opposition will be proposing a number of amendments to the party financing law at committee level. Dr Said insisted that the regulator of the party financing law should...
Malta signs multilateral agreement for exchange of information to address tax evasion Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 19:13 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta has joined 50 states in signing a multilateral agreement on automatic exchange of tax information in Berlin. The signatory states have committed to sharing information about the financial...
Government spokesman Carmelo Abela confirms that budget speech will be delivered on 17 November Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 16:29 Last update: about 11 years ago Government spokesman Carmelo Abela confirmed this afternoon that next year's budget will be presented on 17 November. The Opposition will reply to the budget speech the following Monday - 24...
Fr Charles Fenech alleged sexual abuse case before Church Response Team for 8 years Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 15:48 Last update: about 11 years ago Rachel Attard & Stephen Calleja A case regarding sexual abuse on vulnerable women by Dominican priest Fr Charles Fenech has been before the Curia Response Team for at least eight years, The...
PM’s sales pitch to would-be immigrants in Singapore: Malta ‘successful, but has more potential’ Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 15:32 Last update: about 11 years ago Prime Minister Joseph Muscat insisted that Malta was one of the most successful countries in Europe, but nevertheless argued that it is nowhere near its full potential at a conference organised by...
Police raid clothing factory following reports that Asian workers were being exploited there Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 15:32 Last update: about 11 years ago A clothing factory in Bulebel has been raided by the Police following reports that Asian workers were being exploited. One of the company's directors Bin Han is being questioned by the...
Couple arrested after stealing charity donation box from Zebbug admit to string of theft charges in court Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 14:14 Last update: about 11 years ago A young couple admitted in court today to stealing five charity donation boxes from a number of localities and stealing money from cars. Sandra Grixti, 26, of Zurrieq and Christian Said, 31, of...
Power lifting champion accuses police chief of failing to take action against officer who threatened him Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 14:11 Last update: about 11 years ago A 65-year-old World and European power lifting champion has accused the Commissioner of Police of failing to take action against a police officer who threatened him. In a judicial protest,...