Constable investigated over 'political' abuse of power
Friday, 14 March 2014, 09:00
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
The Police Internal Affairs Board are investigating allegations that a constable stationed at the Rabat Police Station is making claims that he can do as he pleases because “his government is in...
6,999 asylum seekers arrive since 2009
Friday, 14 March 2014, 08:33
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
A total of 6,999 boat people arrived in Malta over the past five years. The trend increased every year apart from 2010 – when Gaddafi was playing ball with the European Union over the...
LNG tanker in Marsaxlokk:
This is what it would look like
Friday, 14 March 2014, 08:02
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
This photomontage shows what Marsaxlokk might look like once the floating behemoth LNG Gemini berths in the bay. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 95,084, a length of 285 metres and a breadth of 44...
Farewell concert for the President
Friday, 14 March 2014, 07:57
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
A concert to serve as farewell and a thank you by Malta to President and Mrs George Abela is being held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, on Friday, 28 March, with the participation...
In The Malta Independent today;
World news in 1 minute
Friday, 14 March 2014, 07:52
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
1 - Ministers summoned to Castille as John Dalli awaits reshuffle 2 - Tourism Minister speaks of excellent results for industry 3 - Parents complain about late children's...
Ukraine accuses Russia of 'military aggression'
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 20:58
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Ukraine's prime minister told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that Russia had carried out "military aggression" in Crimea, and dramatically switched from English to...
30% of electoral pledges and budget measures implemented – Deputy PM
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 18:59
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Deputy Prime Minister Louis Grech this evening said that the government has already implemented around 30% of its electoral manifesto. Speaking at a ‘Gvern li jisma’ event in Valletta, Dr...
John Dalli denies speaking about money with Silvio Zammit
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 18:00
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Former European Commissioner John Dalli denied ever having spoken to his former canvasser Silvio Zammit about money. Mr Dalli was testifying in court in the compilation of evidence against...
Grievances Unit complaints receipt period extended
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 17:25
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
The date for cases to be put to Grievances Units in the various ministries has been extended to 21 March because of the number of requests being made to the units, the government said...